Ken Eastwood bobs up on trivia nights. He’s just turned 90. In the first installment of a two-part series, Mic Rees looks at his career.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Melbourne Day 1: Citrus Bob’s Cricket Snicks
December 26, 2025 by 5 Comments
It was an incredible day of cricket on Day 1 of the Fourth Ashes Test with 20 wickets falling as batters struggled to come to terms with the pitch and their own temperaments reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Travel: Jo-Burg’s Monster Mall
December 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson and partner Lynda are catching the sights in Johannesburg in the first stage of their trip to Africa.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide: Am I The Only?
December 26, 2025 by 5 Comments
Bernard Whimpress explains why he was appalled by Australia’s tactics on the fifth morning of the Adelaide Test
Almanac Poetry: ‘Working Family Christmas’ – James Walton
December 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
As we celebrate Christmas Day, we reprise James Walton’s poem which reflects upon the meaning of Christmas.
Almanac (Poetic) Life: Christmas Eve
December 24, 2025 by 6 Comments
This beaut little poem from John Gordon will touch those who are tallying up the years. As we reprise it three years down the track, John’s poem also encourages us to contemplate what John Harms calls ‘the simplicity and complexity’ of the Christmas season.
The Ashes (in song): ‘We won The Ashes’ (Glenn Butcher)
December 24, 2025 by 4 Comments
Poet and song-writer Glenn Butcher at his lyrical best with this number.
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014, Part 7: 1988/89 – 1998/99
December 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With a declining population and after 44 seasons it was decided to disband the Woomera Cricket Association at season’s end in 1988/89. However, cricket continued for Woomera cricketers as David Turpin explains in Part 7 of ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014’.
Almanac Footy: Adelaide 2026 Season Preview
December 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Mickey McTigger begins his pre-season evaluation of each club’s player list for the 2026 AFL season. Today he starts with the Adelaide Crows.
The Ashes – First Test, Perth Day 2: Comparisons between the Perth Test and The Battle of Hastings in 1066
December 24, 2025 by 1 Comment
Wayne Peake offers the thought that history may have repeated itself on Day 2 of the First Test in Perth. (Creative thinking indeed! – Ed.)
Almanac Reviews: ‘Serendipity’, Christmas movie?
December 23, 2025 by 1 Comment
RagingBull reviews the 2001 feel good movie ‘Serendipity’, a movie he believes should be considered a Christmas movie, and one he likes.
Almanac Footy: Ovals Old Dog played (and trained) at that no longer exist
December 23, 2025 by 7 Comments
The Old Dog takes a nostalgic trip recalling many of the footy grounds he played on during his 43 year footy career, unfortunately some of the grounds no longer exist but the memories remain.
Almanac Teams: Melbourne Test memory makers
December 22, 2025 by 11 Comments
In the lead up to one of the biggest days on the Aussie sporting calendar, Rodney Boyd continues his series with a look at some of the memorable players who have graced the ‘G.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Melbourne: Preview – Under prepared, over prepared! Has England really prepared at all?
December 22, 2025 by 5 Comments
Dan Lonergan previews the upcoming Boxing Day Ashes Test presenting some interesting thoughts on the ‘preparedness’ of England’s team, and in particular, possible selection changes for both sides.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 5: Citrus Bob’s Cricket Snicks
December 22, 2025 by 4 Comments
With Australia successfully retaining The Ashes after winning the Third Test in Adelaide, Citrus Bob Utber presents a few thoughts about the game and the upcoming Boxing Day Test.
Almanac Poetry: Had a Better Offer
December 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Domestic cats have particular requirements when it comes to where they choose to live, according to this week’s previously unpublished poem from Kevin Densley.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide: The Cinders – The Ashes as nostalgia band?
December 22, 2025 by 6 Comments
Peter Baulderstone thinks The Ashes are a nostalgia act we watch out of habit – like much modern professional sport and entertainment. Is Test Cricket not what it’s cracked up to be – or is PB?
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 5: England’s Test winning drought in Australia extends to 18 as their Ashes campaign turns to dust….
December 21, 2025 by 2 Comments
Dan Lonergan reports on the final day of play in the Third Test in Adelaide which saw Australia have a comfortable win to retain the Ashes, while England’s Test winning drought in Australia is extended to 18 Tests.
Almanac Footy: The Death of the Ruckman
Old Dog has had enough. He’s watched as the AFL administration have killed off the ruckman – and he’s furious. [It’s a s fired up as we’ve ever seen Old Dog – Eds]