- Helmets and Parachutes December 9, 2019 - High pressure hoses, parachutes & helmets, and the laws of cricket. What does it all mean? Phil Hill explains.
- Almanac Footy History: Glen ‘Black Duck’ Rosser, an ornament to the game December 9, 2019 - Rulebook told the story of Norwood and SANFL legend, Glen 'Black Duck' Rosser last year - Glen is sadly no longer with us, but his deeds will live on long into the future of SA footy. Vale Black Duck.
- A Six on the Sixth December 7, 2019 - Kate Birrell is a proud parent experiencing the joy of watching a growing son and his deeds on the cricket field, especially clocking a cracking six!
- The Odd Friday Lunch (Dec 13): With special guest Simon Madden December 7, 2019 - Great to have Simon Madden as our guest at the next Odd Friday/Almanac Lunch. Book now.
- SANFL 1966 Grand Final – Sturt v Port Adelaide: First of Five December 6, 2019 - Norwood's Ron Kneebone featured on the cover of the 1966 SANFL Grand Final Budget. The second successive Oatey-Williams Grand Final proved to be the beginning of a Double Blue era of dominance.
- “Talking Sideways” – by Reg Dodd & Malcolm McKinnon December 6, 2019 - "Talking Sideways", a new book by Reg Dodd & Malcolm McKinnon is a story about Aboriginal life, of living and growing up around Finniss Springs in South Australia's arid north.
- Almanac Weekend Read: All (Dusty) Roads Lead to Landor December 6, 2019 - Dennis Gedling takes us way out West for the ninety-eighth running of the Landor Cup. It's a three-day carnival about all that is best in country racing. (Make yourself a cuppa and enjoy this feature - Ed.)
- The Almanac e-newsletter (Dec 6 2019) December 6, 2019 - This is the e-newsletter which went to the Almanac community this morning. If you would like to be placed on the newsletter list please let us know.
- Desert Island Books – Feeding the mind: Which books will you take? December 6, 2019 - We've fed the soul with music, now it's time to feed the mind with books. Nominate the books you'd like to read "lost" on a desert island.
- Almanac Cricket – Pomborneit Cricket Club 2019/20 Season: November Review December 6, 2019 - Luke Reynolds updates the Pomberneit Cricket Club season 2019/2020 with all the results and reviews for November.
- Almanac Cricket – R G D Willis, former England captain dies aged 70 December 5, 2019 - The Almanac community pays tribute to former England captain Bob Willis who has died aged 70.
- So what’s in The Tigers Almanac 2019? December 5, 2019 - Here's what's in The Tigers Almanac 2019. (This post includes the Table of Contents) Order your copies now for delivery from Dec 12.
- Two Kicks – Bernie Quinlan’s Traralgon December 5, 2019 - Shane Reid has deep roots in Traralgon which means he is immersed in the mystique of Bernie Quinlan, the town's favourite son. Shane takes us on a visit to his 'gateway town' to explore, reminisce and absorb the aura. (A beautiful piece of writing - Ed.)
- Almanac Cricket History – Australia v New Zealand at Perth December 5, 2019 - Australia and New Zealand have clashed in Perth seven times over the past forty years. With the next encounter looming, Ian Hauser looks back over Australia v New Zealand Tests played in the West.
- Support the Almanac on Almanac Five Day: $5 on the fifth. December 5, 2019 - Happy Almanac Five Day (for Dec 5). It would help enormously if you made a $5 contribution towards ensuring the Almanac is sustained.
- Almanac Politics: Say it ain’t so Joe! December 4, 2019 - What did we ever do to Joe Biden?
- Almanac Cricket – A view of Australia from fine leg: Match 4 – Rupertswood Cricket Club December 4, 2019 - Craig Dodson's cricketing odyssey reaches the birthplace of the Ashes.
- The Video James Corner: The experiment with gaming culture. December 4, 2019 - James Bosco continues his regular Video James Corner segment discussing the world of esports
- Best of Lists 2019 December 4, 2019 - Can you help WA correspondent Les Everett out? He is seeking "Best of Lists 2019" from readers to publish onto his website.
- Almanac Music: Norman’s Rare Guitars December 4, 2019 - I was looking for Minuet in G when up popped this. Had never heard of Norman's Rare Guitars. Got a spare half hour?
- Almanac Party: The Tigers Almanac 2019 Launch and Festive Season Drinks (Dec 17) December 3, 2019 - Party. To launch The Tigers Almanac 2019. Dec 17. All welcome.
- Desert Island Discs – Spotify: “The Footy Almanac Spine Tingling Playlist” December 3, 2019 - Checkout the Spotify "The Footy Almanac Spine Tingling Moments Playlist" Col has produced from comments made about special moments in favourite songs.
- Australia v Pakistan: Second Test, Day 4 – And now the end is near (Apologies to Frankie S)! December 2, 2019 - Australia cruises to victory defeating Pakistan in the Second Test by an innings and 48 runs as reported by Citrus Bob Utber from the Adelaide Oval.
- Ceaselessly dancing December 2, 2019 - Two teams infamous as purveyors of underachievement, St Kilda Saints and the New Zealand Blackcaps, have played big parts in Ed Carmine's sporting life - he shares his personal reactions to their Pyrrhic non-victories in 2010 and 2019.
- Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 3: The Winter Game December 2, 2019 - On a freezing day in Adelaide Citrus Bob Utber watches the Pakistani tail put up a real fight, before being asked to follow on.
- Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 2 at Adelaide December 1, 2019 - Phil Hill reflects upon his old cricketing mate Neville Turner, ands wishes he could have been with him during the second day's play at the Adelaide Oval to witness history making cricket. Neville would have enjoyed chatting about the day's proceedings muses Phil.
- Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 2: Great day for the Aussies! November 30, 2019 - David Warner crushes the spirit of Pakistan with the second highest Test score by an Australian, 335no! Then the quicks come in for the kill! Citrus Bob reviews an enthralling Day 2 of cricket at the Adelaide Oval.
- Pub Review: The Lighthouse Wharf, Port Adelaide November 30, 2019 - Mickey Randall, eloquent as ever; some maritime thoughts, and his review of the Lighthouse Wharf Hotel in Port Adelaide, a delight to read and savour. Check it out.
- Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 1: Ho Hum November 30, 2019 - Citrus Bob dodges the emus and kangaroos as he drives from Mildura to Adelaide to take up his seat for the Second Test. He enjoys a day of classic footwork from two comfortable batsmen. But is it much of a contest?
- Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 1 November 30, 2019 - Aussies off to a flyer in Adelaide but the question is, according to Phil Hill, who will be the first Pakistani to score a century? Bowling wise that is!
- Desert Island Discs – Follow up: “shivers down your spine” November 29, 2019 - Neil Young's guitar solo in "Like a Hurricane" is a favourite part of the song that sends shivers down Col's back when he hears it. What sends shivers down your back?
- Almanac Flashback – #putoutyourbats November 29, 2019 - Edward P Olsen reprises his thoughts about the tragedy of Phillip Hughes on the fifth anniversary of his death.
- Almanac Cricket – On My Way to Adelaide November 29, 2019 - The Adelaide Test Match has always had a special place in Phil Hill's heart since his uni days as he explains.
- Daff’s father, Terry Daffey RIP November 29, 2019 - The Almanac community is saddened by the death of Terry Daffey (Paul Daffey's father).
- Almanac Cricket – Australia v Pakistan: Second Test – The Adelaide Blog November 29, 2019 - Australia are on a roll, whist Pakistan try to pick up the pieces. Will the pink ball make a difference in Adelaide? Feel free to join the discussion as the Second Test begins.
- ‘Asho’s still ploughing out the runs……’ by KB Hill November 29, 2019 - Wayne Ashton was a run-scoring machine even as a young bloke and, over the years, amassed both runs and premierships in country Victoria. KB Hill tells the tale.
- AFL: What’s the point? November 28, 2019 - Dips is in the dumps! Where's the game going? What are the marketing types up to? Is there only one possible (disturbing) end to it all?
- Almanac Cricket History – Australia v Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval November 28, 2019 - It's a remarkable 30 years since Australia last played a Test against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval. Ian Hauser reviews their past clashes at Australia's most beautiful cricket ground.
- The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch (Nov 29): Gilbert McAdam and Ronnie Burns November 28, 2019 - A double barrel Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch with Gilbert McAdam & Ronnie Burns this Friday (29th). Should be a beauty!
- Almanac Cricket History – A year of turmoil, capped off in remarkably different ways: the story of Australia v Pakistan in 2009/10 November 28, 2019 - The 2009/10 Test series between Australia and Pakistan provided challenges and opportunities for both teams. Sean Mortell relives the Melbourne and Sydney Tests of that tour.
- Almanac Cricket – (The) Adelaide Oval Test XI: a backhand for (the) Don November 27, 2019 - Dave Brown continues his excellent series with the 'Best Australian XI at Adelaide Oval', both all-time and then solely against Pakistan. For balance, he also includes Pakistan's best at the same venue.
- Almanac History – November 27 is quite a day in the calendar of sport and music November 27, 2019 - The Almanac takes you down Memory Lane to see what happened in the worlds of cricket and rock music on this date. It's a journey from bright lights to mayhem.
- Australia v Pakistan – Second Test: Writer’s call up November 27, 2019 - The Second Test of the summer is upon us. Keen to pen a few words about the action? We welcome nominations.
- The Video James Corner: Believe it or not, esports has rules November 27, 2019 - Like any competitive sport or game, cheating also occurs in esports highlighting the need for rules James Bosco explains in his weekly segment.
- What’s in the WAFL 2019? – AFL prospects: by Les Everett November 26, 2019 - Les Everett nominates the WAFL players he believes most likely to attract the attention of AFL recruiters.
- Almanac Cricket – Free Beer and Law 42 November 26, 2019 - Phil Hill is a cricket umpire who loves the game however there's one thing that really riles him, and that's the Laws of Cricket, or at least, some of them. Find out why.
- Almanac Cricket – Australia v Pakistan: First Test – Performance reflective of the ’06 glory days. November 25, 2019 - With a dominant innings defeat of Pakistan in the books, in this current side Sean Mortell saw some glimmers of the most recent golden era of Australian cricket under the leadership of Ricky Ponting.
- Almanac Cricket – Australia v Pakistan: First Test Day 4 at the ‘Gabba November 24, 2019 - Spirited innings from both Babar and Rizwan were not enough for Pakistan as they finally succumb, losing outright to the Aussies on Day 4 at the 'Gabba as Citrus Bob reports.
- Almanac Cricket – Australia v Pakistan: First Test Day 3 at the ‘Gabba November 23, 2019 - Hans Solo, Obi-wan-Kenobi, trumpets, and the troopers are all a part of Day 3 at the 'Gabba as the Aussies plunder the Pakistani bowlers to produce a huge score as Citrus Bob reports.
- Almanac Cricket – Australia v Pakistan: First Test Day 2 at the ‘Gabba November 22, 2019 - The Aussies are headed for a substantial lead in the First Test as they plunder the Pakistani bowlers at the 'Gabba on Day 2 reports Citrus Bob.
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