After a lengthy hiatus, Swish returns with the next club in his series of SANFL Blow-Ins, looking at the North Adelaide Roosters.
‘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) 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 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.