James Walder from Mildura has attended almost 200 Test matches around the world, many at the MCG. ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber recently profiled James on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
‘Vale Rohan Robertson…’ by KB Hill
January 19, 2023 by 1 Comment
KB Hill returns with a tribute to Rohan Robertson, a Wangaratta Rovers player who went on to play for North Melbourne in the mid-1980s. Rohan passed away earlier this month.
Almanac Swimming: Pier to Pub 2023 – Postscript
January 17, 2023 by 10 Comments
Col reflects on his performance and insights of this year’s Pier to Pub he participated in last Saturday.
Almanac Cricket: Two Test Team
January 16, 2023 by 6 Comments
Glen! gives a rundown of the men who have played cricket at the highest level for two different national sides. From Keppler Wessels to Mohammed Iftikhar Ali Khan Siddiqui Pataudi, there are several interesting stories within.
Almanac Obituaries: Vale Ian Thomas OAM – a football icon.
January 15, 2023 by 7 Comments
Bob Utber pays tribute to respected Gippsland newspaperman Ian Thomas OAM who recently passed away.
Almanac Comedy: Favourite Comedies #14-#12
January 15, 2023 by 5 Comments
In Part 3 of his series ‘Favourite Comedies’ Ian Wilson presents his nominations of the comedies he ranks from number 14 to 12.
Almanac Swimming: Pier to Pub 2023
January 13, 2023 by 7 Comments
It’s the annual Lorne Pier to Pub ocean swim this Saturday and Col presents some thoughts in his lead up to the swim.
Border
January 12, 2023 by 14 Comments
Damian Balassone recalls an ODI match between Australia and the West Indies which he attended with his dad, and the anticipation of waiting for Allan Border to take strike.
Almanac Pubs: Royal Family Hotel, Port Elliot
January 11, 2023 by 14 Comments
Mickey Randall and his boys discuss activities for the coming week during lunch at the Royal Family Hotel in Port Elliot.
Almanac Life: Happy Days
January 11, 2023 by 5 Comments
Pete Johnstone was never, ever going to let hardship stop him. A tribute from Old Dog.
Almanac Cricket: Wickets, plenty of them
January 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
Who’d be a bowler? Matt Watson takes up the cause of the workhorses, wizards and other ball-brandishing wicket takers who have claimed their places in cricketing history.
Almanac (Cricket) Humour: Viv on mystery balls
January 9, 2023 by 3 Comments
In his alternative cricket world, Viv Tufnell’s mate Naz is on the quest to develop a’mystery ball’.
Almanac Comedy: Favourite Comedies #19-#15
January 7, 2023 by 4 Comments
In Part 2 of his favourite comedies, Ian Wilson counts down from number 19 to 15, including classic comedies such as ‘Get Smart’ and ‘Black Books’.
Almanac Sports History: ASSH and a ripper sports quiz question
January 5, 2023 by 3 Comments
John Harms was recently presented with the challenge to solve an intoxicating sporting question which was asked at the South Australian chapter of ASSH. [Also explains ASSH and how to get involved – Ed]
Almanac Life: The Muse is musing on 2022
January 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Muse is musing on his musings of 2022.
Almanac Comedy: Favourite Comedies #27-#20
January 3, 2023 by 8 Comments
Ian Wilson presents another list of his favourites, this time he nominates his favourite twenty seven comedy shows. He commences with his favourites ranked number twenty seven to twenty.
Almanac Music: On Checkerboard Lounge and their album ‘Sun Sessions’
January 2, 2023 by 4 Comments
It’s a special feeling when an artist or group you love to watch live release a record that captures that same spirit…E.r has been playing Checkerboard Lounge’s ‘Sun Sessions’ and cannot recommend it highly enough.
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