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: Second Test – Aust v WI: Day 2 – Citrus Bob’s report: Coffee anyone?
December 9, 2022 by 2 Comments
Australia maintain their commanding position against the West Indies on Day 2 of the Second Test reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Memories: Che Cockatoo-Collins and Paul Kelly at The Footy Almanac Launch 2009
December 9, 2022 by 3 Comments
John Harms remembers a brilliant Adelaide Test Eve Footy Almanac book launch featuring Che Cockatoo-Collins and family and Paul Kelly. [With photos by Richard Arrowsmith]
Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Aust v WI: Day 1 – Citrus Bob’s report
December 9, 2022 by 6 Comments
Australia in a dominant position on Day 1 of the Second Test, Australia v West Indies in Adelaide with superb centuries from Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head leading the way reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Music: The Mother Lode – Ten Rock Songs on the Heavier Side
December 9, 2022 by 12 Comments
KD looks at ten key rock songs – on the heavier side – that were important in his young years, and invites Almanackers to share some of theirs.
Almanac Books: ‘Bush to Buckingham Palace: Crazy adventures of fun-loving Test cricketer Rick Darling’
December 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
The Footy Almanac is pleased to support the release of Rick Darling’s ‘Bush to Buckingham Palace’ which was launched last night in Adelaide at the Arkaba Hotel.
Almanac Books: Introducing…The Footy Jumper Book
December 8, 2022 by 5 Comments
Andrew Gigacz and his mate Tim Rath have released the first volume of ‘The Footy Jumper Book’. Gigs provided this insight into Vol. I with a follow-up second edition already in the pipeline.
‘Superstar Stan- a border sporting legend…’ by KB Hill
December 8, 2022 by 5 Comments
Stan Sargeant was the quintessential ‘bush sports legend’ who turned away offers to play in ‘the big smoke’. KB Hill caught up with octogenarian Stan recently.
Almanac Footy History – Jim Dorgan: The Dashing Defender of the Lake Oval
December 6, 2022 by 6 Comments
Roger Spaull presents an in-depth and fascinating profile of former South Melbourne FC great, Jim Dorgan.
Almanac Teams: Free Stynes of Dewar(s); Obscure 49s (1980- )
December 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Who would have thought there’d be so many interesting VFL/AFL players to have worn the Number 49? Rodney Boyd features an MCG tour guide, a couple of caretaker coach specialists and plenty of cult figures in his side this week.
Almanac Footy: Coorparoo FC’s finest 1984-1986
December 2, 2022 by 4 Comments
As a 20 year old in the army at Oakey, Ian Wilson played footy for the Coorparoo FC. He fondly remembers his time at the club and living in Queensland. Ian names his ten best players from the club during his time there.
Almanac (Cricket) Humour: Viv on Bellerive’s gulls
December 2, 2022 by 1 Comment
Some cricket humour featuring Viv Tufnell, a Tasmanian cricketer in an alternative universe, and seagulls.
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