Roy Hay pays tribute to his friend, historian and scholar, Gillian Hibbins, who died earlier this month.
Almanac Cricket: Cricketus Interruptus
October 25, 2022 by 4 Comments
Peter Crossing examines those interruptions in play at the cricket that are not necessarily cricket related.
Trial Post
October 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Cricket: T20
October 25, 2022 by 5 Comments
Glen provides an historical overview of limited overs cricket as the T20 World Cup 2022 begins.
Almanac Teams: From Push Ups to Lay Ups; Obscure 46s (1980- )
October 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The follow up to the best of Number 46 side from Rodney Boyd contains some (literal) high flyers, sons of guns and a cricket/media icon.
Almanac Poetry: Ariadne Threadless
October 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In this poem, Kevin Densley provides an alternative version of the ancient Greek myth involving Ariadne, her thread, and the Minotaur.
Almanac Cinema: My 25 Favourite Movie Opening Sequences (19-15)
October 24, 2022 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson continue his selection of ’25 Favourite Movie Opening Title Sequences’, featuring this week selection numbers 15 to 19.
Chime – Damian Balassone
October 23, 2022 by 3 Comments
‘Chime’ is a collection of work Damian Balassone has released on Kindle.
Sal’s Racing Preview: Cox Plate Preview – Quaddie Update
October 22, 2022 by 1 Comment
After events at Moonee Valley last night, Sal Ciardulli has updated his quaddie picks.
Sal’s Racing Preview: Cox Plate Preview – It’s On for Young and Old – and especially the young
October 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli casts his punting eye over the form for the Cox Plate and other races this weekend and presents his tips.
Footy Almanac Odd Friday Lunch (Oct 21): Lynlea and Cyril Small celebrating the great champion Vo Rogue
October 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
What a privilege to welcome Lynlea and Cyril Small to lunch on October 21 to talk about Vo Rogue and his team. This will be a cracking afternoon.
Almanac Baseball: MLB ALDS and NLDS Reviews
October 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Brian The Ruminator ruminates on all the latest news from the world of baseball in the USA.
Almanac Review: ‘Welcome to Wrexham’
October 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
William Westerman reviews the new FX docuseries ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, currently streaming on Disney.
Almanac Horseracing: Vo Rogue Tawny
October 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ahh, the fine Australian tradition of celebrating racehorses with commemorative releases of Tawny. With thanks to Jason Buffier and Lynlea Small.
Almanac Footy: A Grand Final Reflection
October 20, 2022 by 5 Comments
Dips wrestles with his emotions of elation and euphoria by trying to translate it into words of why attending the 2022 Grand final was one of the most memorable experiences he has ever had compared to previous Grand Finals
FEARLESS 2022 – Finals Weeks 2 – 4: The Point of No Return (PONR)
October 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Fearless signs off for the 2022 AFL season with his take on weeks 2 to 4 of the AFL finals series
Almanac Trivia: Citrus Bob’s Knackers Trivia Quiz
October 18, 2022 by 12 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber will have you scratching your head with his Knackers Trivia Quiz.
Almanac Running: 10,254 days
October 18, 2022 by 5 Comments
After entering his first City Bay Fun Run since 1994 injury prevented Mickey Randall competing in the run earlier this year. Not to be outdone, Mickey eventually runs the course as he explains.
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