What a start to the 2023 NRL season – upsets, history made, officialdom slated, a couple of long suspensions, and lots more. After a disastrous 2/8 tipping in Round 1, Ian Hauser is back to try to improve for Round 2.
Almanac Music: Coffee House Blues and the Sounds of Nina at the Adelaide Fringe
March 9, 2023 by 2 Comments
With a tasty special Wheaty’s beer in one hand, Peter Crossing shares his experience seeing the likes of Cal Williams jnr showing off what he can do as a blues guitarist and a talented performance by Apphia Campbell who showcased the life and songs of Nina Simone at the Adelaide Fringe Festival
Almanac Cricket – The 2023 Border/Gavaskar Trophy Series, Fourth Test: A change of pace or more of the same?
March 9, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Fourth Test of the 2023 Border/Gavaskar Trophy Series starts this afternoon. Ian Hauser offers a perspective.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2023 – Round 1
March 9, 2023 by 10 Comments
Cam Hooke gives his insights as we edge closer to the start of the season
‘The family that bowls together stays together…’ by KB Hill
March 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Fruends of Wangaratta have a very high profile in the lawn bowls community, but that’s only part of their story, as KB Hill explains.
Vale Philip Charlwood
March 8, 2023 by 4 Comments
Frank Taylor shares his fond memories of Philip Charwood, a fine man of character, a man who loved his Dees and was fantastic to be around.
Almanac Life: After we left the pub
March 7, 2023 by 2 Comments
It’s the end of the week, Mickey and Claire transition from working to relaxing mode as they settle in for the weekend..
The Cowboy Surfer
March 7, 2023 by 5 Comments
‘The Cowboy Surfer’ is the latest offering from Damian Balassone.
Almanac Comedy: My Favourite Comedies #1
March 6, 2023 by 10 Comments
The wait is over! Ian Wilson names his #1 comedy favourite to complete his series, ‘My #27 Favourite Comedies’.
Almanac Teams: Players that played in three states
March 6, 2023 by 11 Comments
Rodney Boyd follows on from his three in three teams side with a three states version – did he miss anybody?
Almanac Poetry: At Isobel’s
March 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
A long-ago stay at a well-known Australian novelist’s house on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria inspired this week’s poem from Kevin Densley.
NRL Round 1 – Dolphins v Roosters: Un-bloody-believable!
March 6, 2023 by 8 Comments
In what will rank as the upset of the season (after all of 8 games played to date), the debutant Dolphins have defeated the ‘Billionaires of Bondi’ to win their first ever match in the NRL. Where does this put Wayne Bennett in the pantheon?
Almanac Lunches: Aftermath
March 4, 2023 by 4 Comments
One of the joys of a Footy Almanac lunch is the aftermath – the getting together with fellow Almanackers and chewing the fat.
Almanac Music: Catchy
March 3, 2023 by 22 Comments
In this Friday’s piece, KD writes about what makes a song catchy, and discusses some of the catchiest songs he knows, then invites Almanackers to put forward ones of their own.
Almanac Cricket (History/Trivia): Thank goodness, we’re not alone anymore
March 2, 2023 by 5 Comments
New Zealand’s incredible win over England this week has adjusted the record books – and helped Australia avoid being ‘the only side to…’ It’s a funny old game.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2023, Round 1: Get your tips in!
March 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The NRL 2023 season kicks off tonight. Our rugby league editor Ian Hauser previews the season and tries to find the winners in Round 1.
Almanac Cricket – The 2023 Border/Gavaskar Trophy Series, Third Test: Can the Kiwis show Australia the way?
March 1, 2023 by 4 Comments
The Third Test between India and Australia starts this afternoon in Indore. Ian Hauser offers this preview in which realism wins out over hope.
India v Australia – Second Test Review: An opportunity lost for the Australians
March 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Australians had their chances but the Indians fought back every time they needed to. Australian Cricket Society Scholar Kobe Jacobs looks back at the Second Test in Delhi.
Almanac Footy History: When Carlton Conquered Canberra
February 28, 2023 by 1 Comment
A search by Blueseuem in the Carlton FC archives revealed details of a historic VFL match played in Canberra in 1939.
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