The Old Dog pays tribute to Brownlow Medal winner and the first Sydney Swans captain Barry Round who has passed away.
Almanac Life: Pop’s note to his grandchildren.
December 24, 2022 by 1 Comment
Pop Hayden Kelly sends a note to his grandkids Brodie and Mitch. [They have good genes – JTH]
Almanac Footy: The Best and Worst of Crowd Behaviour
December 24, 2022 by 5 Comments
The recent soccer violence brought back some memories for Ian Wilson of footy violence he’d suffered and witnessed – some good behaviour also gets a look in.
Christmas Day cricket
December 23, 2022 by 13 Comments
From ten years ago, Christmas 2012…
Luke Reynolds produced his finest pitch yet for his family’s annual Christmas Day hit, where the sole objective is to bat for as long as possible.
Almanac Footy: Corowa-Rutherglen FNC Flood Relief Fund
December 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
The Corowa-Rutherglen FNC have been devastated by the floods and seek financial support to help regroup and rebuild the club.
‘Pressure brought out the best in this sporting star of the Seventies…’ by KB Hill
December 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill chronicles the O’Brien family of Greta, ‘a dynasty which served a tiny township faithfully’.
Almanac Footy Tipping (NRLM): And the winners are…
December 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Here are the results and prizes for the Almanac’s 2022 NRLM footy tipping comp.
Almanac Life: Yet More Things I Like
December 21, 2022 by 19 Comments
As the year is coming to a close with Christmas just around the corner, Mickey Randall reminisced on more things he likes.
Almanac Footy Tipping (AFLM): And the winners are…
December 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
The results are finalised. Here are all the winners for the Almanac’s AFLM Tipping comp for 2022.
Almanac Poetry: Jack’s Poem: ‘My Dreams’ (Messi)
December 20, 2022 by 3 Comments
Jack Halabi wrote this poem about his idol, Argentine soccer great Lionel Messi, and his dreams as a young boy sixteen years ago. His dad is proud to share the poem.
Almanac Sporting Publications: Krondorf appears in ‘The Sport’
December 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
John Harms stumbled across some unlikely snippets in ‘The Sport’, an old South Australian weekly.
Almanac Poetry: Vale – Robert Adamson
December 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Three poems to remember Australian poet Robert Adamson who passed away a few days ago.
Almanac Teams: Hindsight’s always 50/50; Obscure 50+ (1980- )
December 19, 2022 by 5 Comments
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 (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.