Rodney Boyd’s best of Number 30 features a healthy dose of height and role-playing mids in what is a less flashy side than others. Two Brownlows for the skipper doesn’t hurt though…
A story half-told, Shane
March 7, 2022 by 2 Comments
Riffing on the refrain we heard so many times from Healy and Gilchrist, Gigs captures the sultan of spin’s trials and triumphs in rhyme.
Almanac Poetry: The Valley of the Shadow of
March 7, 2022 by 5 Comments
Kevin Densley takes a walk through the valley in this vivid poetic portrait of Racecourse Road in Flemington.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 3
March 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A big week for the two newcomers to Super Rugby, with Moana Pasifika’s delayed debut and the Drua’s first win over the Rebels. Brian the Ruminator offers his thoughts on how the season is shaping up so far.
Almanac Literary: Adelaide Writers’ Week 2022 – Day 1
March 5, 2022 by 2 Comments
Col’s in Adelaide for Writers’ Week 2022, and he reviews the events he attended on Day 1.
Almanac Cricket: Shane Warne and the gift of hope
March 5, 2022 by 7 Comments
E.regnans met S.K. Warne in Lorne many years ago. What followed is indicative and memorable.
More Almanac (Cricket) Sadness: Vale Shane Warne
March 5, 2022 by 9 Comments
Andrew Else, like most of us, has been shocked by the premature death of Shane Warne. In response he paints a picture of the relatable Aussie which celebrates his genius and his larrikinism while never losing sight of the fact that this is all so sad. [A fine piece , at a moment when we are all floored – JTH]
The Wizardry of Warne
March 5, 2022 by 21 Comments
Damian Balassone, inspired by Gideon Haigh’s recent book On Warne, writes of Warne’s most memorable dismissals. [First published in 2013]
Almanac (Cricket) Sadness: Vale Rod Marsh
March 4, 2022 by 2 Comments
In this heartfelt tribute, Dan Hoban remembers Rod Marsh who was such a part of Australian life for so long.
Almanac Cricket: Taylor’s Triple Ton Will Still Do Me
March 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
WITH apologies to Matthew Hayden, who holds the record Australian Test score, RON REED still has Mark Taylor at the top of his list.
Almanac Music: On The Third Day
March 4, 2022 by 2 Comments
Andrew ‘Gigs’ Gigacz is a massive ELO fan, as he explains in this piece which features their ‘On the Third Day’ album.
Almanac (Country) Cricket: Luke Reynolds 400th game for Pomborneit Cricket Club
March 4, 2022 by 28 Comments
Luke Reynolds plays his 400th game for his beloved Pomberneit CC this weekend. We know what a team player he is at the Almanac, and we have watched him as he has led his cricket club, so it comes as no surprise to read this delightful tribute from his friend (and fellow-Almanac writer) Rodney Boyd. Huge congratulations Luke, from all of your friends here at The Footy Almanac.
Almanac Music: Let There Be Light: Ten Songs of ‘Light’ from Favourite Mainstream Australasian Artists
March 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
This week’s post from KD is a companion piece to his ‘Songs of Darkness’ article of last Friday – the topic is now ‘Songs of Light’ from mainstream Australasian artists. Again, he invites Almanackers to respond, to add to the picture.
Almanac Rugby League: NRLW 2021 Round 1 – Broncos set the standard
March 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Hauser reports on the opening round of the 2021 NRLW season where the Brisbane Broncos sent out an ominous warning to the other five teams.
‘The night Ettamogah scooped the pool…’ by KB Hill
March 3, 2022 by 1 Comment
Mark Mulcahy has covered sport in Victoria’s north-east and the Riverina for over four decades. Recently, he reminisced with Wangaratta’s sports historian KB Hill.
Round 9 2018 – Essendon v Geelong
March 2, 2022 by 1 Comment
With the Bombers playing the Cats in Round 1, Citrus Bob Utber thought Essendon fans may like to relive their victory over Geelong in 2018 with his report from the match.
Nankervis
March 1, 2022 by 34 Comments
With the appointment of Toby Nankervis as Richmond co-captain, the Footy Almanac reprises Old Dog’s wonderful tribute. The Old Dog knows a thing or two about ruck work. He also knows a few things about Toby Nankervis, who he coached as a youngster. He was very proud on Friday night.
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