One last curtain call for Rodney Boyd in 2022, here’s the more obscure list of players in 50+.
Almanac Cricket: The West Indies and the forlorn hope
December 19, 2022 by 8 Comments
After a blink and you’d miss it loss to Australia, Matt Watson looks back at the origins of the West Indies cricket side, their historic highs and steady downturn.
Almanac Poetry: Unsolved Murder at the Fun-o-Rama
December 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is loosely based on an infamous unsolved murder that took place about fifty years ago in a locale where he grew up.
Ancient Bushland on Melbourne’s Doorstep
December 18, 2022 by 10 Comments
Expat Western Australian Ian Wilson and partner Lynda have discovered Yarra Bend Park, a hidden gem. Ian describes the precinct’s features and qualities.
Almanac Music: Songs for Adults Only – The ‘Adult Contemporary’ Genre
December 16, 2022 by 12 Comments
In this Friday’s piece, KD looks at the ‘Adult Contemporary’ song genre, which he believes has become extinct.
Almanac (Cricket) Humour: Viv on Boony’s BBQ
December 16, 2022 by 3 Comments
The cricketing exploits of Viv Tufnell continue with his updated journal detailing his beef with his agent, and Boony’s BBQ.
Almanac Poetry: ‘No Fear’
December 16, 2022 by 2 Comments
Sandra bares her soul and body in her poem ‘No Fear’ as she recounts her first time at a nudist beach.
“Another riveting day’s play at Stan Hargreaves Oval…’ by KB Hill
December 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill loves a visit to Stan Hargreaves Oval at Yarrawonga for both a great game of cricket and the delicious catering on offer. Recently he was treated to a cracker of a game – and a plate of scrumptious fish!
Almanac Footy: Barracking for the Vics??
December 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
John Gordon grapples with the terms of how and where should loyalties lie in a sport. Each individual have their own unique and complex situations but John shares his pivotal shift in barracking for a different side and how it came to be.
Land of the rising Sherrin
December 14, 2022 by 7 Comments
From a land where tradition and innovation coexist like few others, Jarrod Landells shares the recent movements of Japanese footy – including AFL/AFLW stars, partnerships for social good and student athletes building cultural bridges.
Almanac People: Old Friends
December 13, 2022 by 15 Comments
Old friends, and the flourishing of those friendships over the years, are something special as Andy Thurlow warmly reflects.
Almanac Cinema: Why I love ‘When Harry Met Sally’
December 13, 2022 by 6 Comments
‘When Harry Met Sally’ is a movie much loved by Mickey Randall as he explains why.
Almanac Teams: Life begins at fifty; Best of 50+ (1980- )
December 12, 2022 by 4 Comments
‘Here it is!’ Rodney Boyd’s final ‘best of’ side might not have the same gravitas as Paul Roos lifting the cup in 2005, but it’s been a mighty fine effort no less. This team features the best players who wore Number 50 or above (and another special side thrown in).
WA’s Pristine Apathy
December 12, 2022 by 4 Comments
In Ian Wilson’s home state where sea meets sand there is an embarrassment of riches…and perhaps embarrassment is the right word to describe the lack of popular use for those beaches.
Almanac Poetry: Sorrento, Victoria, 1983
December 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
According to Kevin Densley: ‘It’s inescapable that some poems are about tough, painful subjects.’ That includes this one…
Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Aust v WI: Day 4 – Citrus Bob’s report: The tooth finally extracted!
December 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Windies meekly capitulate on the fourth day of play in the Second Test to end the most uninteresting, uninspiring series Citrus Bob has ever seen.
Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Aust v WI: Day 3 – Citrus Bob’s report: Boland stings the ‘Bees’
December 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Scott Boland takes 3/0 in his first over as the Aussies continue their domination of the West Indies on Day 3 of the the Second Test in Adelaide reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Cricket (Commentary): A word on that game by Les Everett
Les Everett’s auditory space has been invaded by Australian cricketer commentators’ use of a particular word.