Old Dog is balancing family, work, life, and preparing for his 41st season of footy.
Almanac Country Footy: The GOAT of Gippsland
February 24, 2023 by 10 Comments
The Gippsland region of Victoria has produced many fine footballers who played VFL/AFL football. Shane Reid has selected a team he considers the greatest of all time from Gippsland.
AFL SIM Matches 2023: Gold Coast v Essendon – Apathy be gone!
February 24, 2023 by 2 Comments
Caspar McLeod reviews the practice match between the Suns and the Bombers which the Bombers won by 5 points in a closely fought match.
Almanac Rugby League: Season 2023 is now just seven sleeps away!
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The 2023 rugby league season is just one week away! Here are a few things to keep in mind as we work our way through the next seven months.
Almanac Cricket – The 2023 Border/Gavaskar Trophy Series, Second Test: I just don’t get it!
February 23, 2023 by 2 Comments
You don’t get too many chances to win a Test match in India these days. The Aussies just showed how to blow one such opportunity with a most puzzling third day collapse.
” ‘Buggsy’ and the Lalor clan…a true sporting dynasty…” by KB Hill
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sporting clans don’t come much more prodigiously than the Lalors from Benalla. And who better to chronicle their achievements than KB Hill?
Everyday Obits: Frank Taylor’s Eulogy for Joe Shepherd
February 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Today, February 22, is the anniversary of Joe Shepherd’s death. He suffered terrible burns trying to save the properties of friend in Strathewen. His son Daniel, who was with him at the time, also died. Joe was a friend of Frank Taylor, and many others. A plasterer, he was one of the most respected tradies in the district, a mentor to many. Frank spoke at Joe’s funeral.
Mystery Pub: Getting Metaphysical at the Morphett Arms
February 21, 2023 by 9 Comments
Mickey Randall discovers what ‘Mystery Pub’ is all about as he explains in his review of the Morphett Arms.
Almanac Comedy: My Favourite Comedies #5 – #4
February 21, 2023 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson is edging closer to the finishing line with his series ‘Favourite #27 Comedies’, this week in Part 8, Monty Python’s ‘Life of Brian’ comes in at #5, and ‘This is Spinal Tap’ is ranked #4.
Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch: With Colin Carter (March 3)
February 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The next Odd Friday/Footy Almanac Lunch is March 3. Our special guest is Colin Carter whose book ‘Football’s Forgotten Years’ has just been released. Colin will no doubt chat about his time at the Geelong Football Club as well. All welcome.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Bodyline Fix – How Women Saved Cricket’ by Marion Stell
February 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber reviews Marion Stell’s ‘The BodyLine Fix: How Woman Saved Cricket’, a book full of wonderful stories about the Australian women cricketers who toured England after the infamous Bodyline series and helped restore the credibility of the game.
Almanac Poetry: Erasmus Fell
February 20, 2023 by 2 Comments
Eureka! Almost being clocked on the head by a large framed print (of the Renaissance scholar, Erasmus) gave Kevin Densley the idea for this week’s poem.
Almanac Country Footy: Calling all ruckmen
February 18, 2023 by 10 Comments
The ads you see in the Barossa classifieds. Any ruckmen out there?
Almanac Cricket: Cricket’s Hat Trick Of Revolutions
February 17, 2023 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck examines the ‘hat trick’ of revolutionary changes in cricket that have affected and developed the game in modern times.
Australia v India – First Test Review: Embarrassing
February 17, 2023 by 3 Comments
2023 Australian Cricket Society scholarship holder Kobe Jacobs makes his Footy Almanac debut with an analysis of the First Test in the current India v Australia series. (Welcome aboard, Kobe! – Ed.)
Almanac Footy: How to give away too much for a player – the right way
February 16, 2023 by 13 Comments
Recruiting a ‘big ticket’ player is an enterprise fraught with danger. Doug Long reflects on several instances at various clubs over the years – some worked, others were a disaster.
Almanac Cricket – The 2023 Border/Gavaskar Trophy Series: Second Test
February 16, 2023 by 8 Comments
The Second Test in the Border/Gavaskar series begins tomorrow. Ian Hauser runs his (despondent) eye over the possibilities.
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