More glamour pinups from Peter Argent of his current love children – Redback all rounder Kane Richardson and batting prodigy Travis Head.
Wallabies tackle their way to tough Edinburgh victory
November 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
Tim Ladhams has watched Australia end a tough week on and off the pitch with a third consecutive victory on their spring tour. Coach Ewen McKenzie made a tough call on his errant team and has been rewarded by some promising newcomers.
Did Bradman ever kick a Sherrin?
November 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Holy Boot is on a pilgrimage to The Don’s home turf, and Vin Maskell is inspired to verse.
The power of the Almanac
November 25, 2013 by 24 Comments
Craig Dodson tells the story of his journey with writing for the Almanac. How it has opened up connections, confidence, support and feelings he didn’t think possible.
A Hole in my Town
November 25, 2013 by 7 Comments
In this piece The Old Dog talks about how much is lost in a town and a club without the next generation breathing life into the place.
First Test review: I looked out over the Gabba, and what did I see? (This is what you want, this is what you get)
November 25, 2013 by 8 Comments
Sean Curtain marks the card of the Australian team from the Gabba Test. 3 Distinctions; 3 Credits; 1 Pass (Sidds); 3 Must Try Harders; and 1 Dohhhhhh. Let us know if you agree with Sean’s assessment.
A look at what’s in The Footy Almanac 2013
November 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac 2013 is out now.
The Forewords and Grand Final essays always generate comment. Here’s a list of the writers and their topics.
Gabba Test – Day 4: Coffee is For Closers
November 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
Andrew Else waits through rain, karaoke and John Wayne for our Ashes victory. He lets us know why it was worth it.
Melbourne Launch
November 24, 2013 by 4 Comments
Thursday is the big night for Melbourne Almanackers. Gather at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond to collect your books, and buy a dozen for Christmas presents to delight family and friends with your spontaneous and unedited wit and wisdom. Meet the crew and buy a box to guarantee your slot in next year’s edition.
Gabba Test – Day 3: Bakelite Radio
November 24, 2013 by 17 Comments
Peter Baulderstone offers a magnum opus in praise of Test Cricket on the radio, Michael Clarke, gardening and the Avenging Eagle (though not necessarily in that order).
Gabba Test – Day 3: Australia dominate at the Gabbatoir
November 24, 2013 by 22 Comments
Rulebook gives us a brief rundown of the third day’s play.
Gabba Test – Day 2: The beauty of Test cricket
November 23, 2013 by 13 Comments
Australia 295 (BJ Haddin 94) & 0/65 v England 136 (MG Johnson 4/61, RJ Harris 3/28) A stunning hour of play where Australia took 6 English wickets for just 9 runs has turned a Test match and maybe a series on its head. At 2/82 England had work to do but were seemingly in control [Read more]
Gabba Test – Day 2: What the…?
November 22, 2013 by 9 Comments
We may have turned it on for Day 2, but it’s cost us a cracker of a piece from Sean Curtain. This is a pretty good substitute, mind you.
Gabba Test – Day 2: The no show – damn tradesmen
November 22, 2013 by 3 Comments
Matt Watson sets himself a busy and productive day, but wouldn’t be missing the cricket. It’s a pity events, Cricket Australia phone policies, and an unreliable tradie are conspiring against him.
Almanac launch – Brisbane
November 22, 2013 by 3 Comments
The 2013 Footy Almanac has been launched in Brisbane and a very good night was had. If you missed it, here’s the snapshots to put you in the picture.
Memo: Ashes Day One Pessimism Alert
November 22, 2013 by 12 Comments
Smokie Dawson reviews the obituary notices from Day One at the Gabba Test. Ask not for whom the bell tolls……………..
Gabba Test – Day 1: Australia fall short
November 22, 2013 by 4 Comments
John Harms watches the Poms dismantle the Australian top order in Brisbane.
Irish Sportsmen Lead from the Heart
November 22, 2013 by 7 Comments
Peter Baulderstone loves that sport can be a vehicle for debate and change about important social issues, as Nicky Winmar and Adam Goodes have shown. The Irish have brave men like hurling champion brothers Conor and Donal Og Cusack. Here in the land of plenty and home of ‘The Bachelor’, we have Aker and Watto.
Summertime Sadness
November 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
Matt Watson has sunk the slipper into the Saints; and mocked Marsh’s mendacity. He’s thrown Almanackers a curve ball with his faux outrage. But now its shooting fish in a barrel time: battering our baffled batting buffoons.
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