Peter Crossing and his sidekick Al Gorithm contend that ‘anagrams can help explain that curious phenomenon
Marnus Labuschagne’.
Almanac Cricket (Wordplay): Marnus Ran Sum
December 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
‘Consistent performer again dominates W.D.C.A….’ by KB Hill
December 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
With the change of sports seasons, KB Hill was at the local cricket to see Pranav Menon ‘at work’ for Wangaratta-Magpies.
The First Test – Australia v West Indies, Day 1: Hard to get excited
December 1, 2022 by 5 Comments
Almanac editor Ian Hauser is finding it hard to get interested in the First Test. That’s the equivalent of heresy for this lifelong devotee of Test cricket!
Almanac Lunches: Wasim Akram and Gideon Haigh
November 29, 2022 by 10 Comments
What a privilege it was to hear one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Wasim Akram, in conversation with Gideon Haigh at the recent Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch. It was a ripper!
Almanac Rugby: The November Tests
November 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator runs a rule over the recent Rugby test series between some of the heavy hitters and also rans. With next year a World Cup year, the favourites are taking shape.
Almanac Poetry – Nineteenth Century Street Scene: Evening
November 28, 2022 by 2 Comments
Kevin Densley based this poem upon a piece of Geelong motel art he grew to know well – a print on the wall of a room about half way from his home in Gherang and work at Ballarat’s university.
Almanac (Bush) Cricket: Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins visit Luke Reynolds at the Pomborneit CC
November 27, 2022 by 11 Comments
Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins recently visited Luke Reynolds at the Pomborneit Cricket Club and made this short film.
Almanac Theatre: A Night With Richard E Grant
November 26, 2022 by 6 Comments
Ian Wilson has been a huge fan of actor Richard E Grant ever since he first saw him perform in the cult classic movie ‘Withnail and I’. Ian was at Hamer Hall to hear Richard E Grant speak about his life and career in theatre and movies.
Almanac Cricket: The Vexed Mankad
November 26, 2022 by 11 Comments
The question of ‘Mankading’ a batter is very much a vexed one as Lee Harradine explains.
Almanac Cricket: Citrus Bob’s Doosra Bumper Cricket Quiz – The Answers
November 25, 2022 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob ends our misery by providing the answers to ‘Citrus Bob’s Doosra Bumper Cricket Quiz’.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021/22 World Cup Wrap: The Roos hot to trot!
November 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Jillaroos and Kangaroos produced powerful performances to dominate their respective finals of the 2021/22 rugby league World Cup. Ian Hauser offers his wrap of the tournament.
Almanac Running: Coober Pedy, at Dawn
November 24, 2022 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall describes the sights and sounds of Coober Pedy while out for a morning jog around the town.
Almanac Footy: Umpire state of mind – A sit-down with Brendan Hosking
November 23, 2022 by 5 Comments
Brendan Hosking, the AFL field-umpire, is interviewed by Joe Sexton providing an enlightening insight into the life of an umpire.
Almanac Music: Six Songs for St Cecilia’s Day
November 22, 2022 by 18 Comments
In many Christian churches, today, November 22, is celebrated as St Cecilia’s Day. St Cecilia is the patron saint of music and musicians, and her day has traditionally been associated with concerts and festivals, as well as music and literary work dedicated to her. In recognition of this bright, happy day, KD puts forward a set of six uplifting songs of the modern era, from artists diverse as The Beatles, Belinda Carlisle, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Almanac Film: Olympic soccer juniors take on Europe
November 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay reviews the wonderful film made by Janet Merewether about an overseas trip-of-a-lifetime experience for a group of 11-year-old football (soccer) players from the Sydney Olympic club.
Almanac Baseball: When Josh Came to Town
November 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Josh Reddick is a former USA major league baseballer now playing in Australia. Brian The Ruminator has admired Josh throughout his playing career as his story indicates.
Almanac Books: A Delightful Trilogy
November 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson introduces readers to a delightful trilogy of books by Richard Osman called ‘The Thursday Murder Club series.
Almanac Poetry: Jaded Shakespearian Actor
November 21, 2022 by 5 Comments
Todays poem from Kevin Densley is about a Shakespearean actor who has become very bored with his work.
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