Players with five numbers, budding fourth generation grandsons and one who might have been a redheaded step-captain head Rodney Boyd’s obscure Number 30s side.
Ladies Day at the Ashbourne Cricket Club
March 14, 2022 by 10 Comments
Entertainment of several kinds greeted Mickey Randall at Ashbourne CC’s recent Ladies Day event: from saved wine glasses to missed fielding chances, with its own saxophonist to boot.
Almanac Poetry: For Shantelle
March 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
All Kevin Densley has to say about this week’s poem is that “any resemblance to any persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental…” (Contains mild strong language)
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 4
March 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It’s an occasion worth noting according to Brian the Ruminator – two Australian sides are the only remaining undefeated Super Rugby Pacific clubs after four games…but both will face stern tests in the coming weeks when cross-Tasman clashes kick off.
Almanac Comment: Ron Reed on why Warnie is the only story in town.
March 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ron Reed makes sense of not only the great character who was Shane Warne, but also the response to his death at such a young age.
Almanac Footy History: Aboriginal Umpires
March 11, 2022 by 4 Comments
Roy Hay has done a mountain of research into early Indigenous footballers and along the way has discovered some Indigenous umpires, Dick Rowan and Robert Wandin in particular.
Almanac Music: My Favourite Drummers – Arise, Sir Ringo!
March 11, 2022 by 4 Comments
In this week’s instalment of his ‘My Favourite Drummers’ series, KD writes about his favourite drummer of all, the inimitable Ringo Starr.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 1: And away we go!
March 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Hauser sets the scene as the 2022 NRL season gets under way tonight (Thursday).
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 NRLW Round 2: Waterlogged!
March 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Hauser recounts Round 2 of the 2021 NRLW season with Lauren Brown a standout for the Broncos as they topple Knights on their home turf
Almanac Music: The Fumes
March 9, 2022 by 2 Comments
Matt Zurbo shares the story of how he travelled to gigs with The Pretty Littles, until the the lead singer and friend, Jack, turtled up when he was confronted with the opportunity of meeting The Fumes in person at the Espie in St Kilda.
Almanac Poetry: uncle pat has got the covid
March 9, 2022 by 5 Comments
Michael ‘Pards’ Pardy contributes this witty poem.
Almanac Pub Review: The Greenman Inn, Ashbourne
March 8, 2022 by 6 Comments
Mickey Randall takes us to The Greenman where he contemplates the politics of the (Golden Circle) pineapple ring.
Almanac Poetry: ‘No Wind’ – Tommy Mallet
March 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
Tommy Mallet’s latest: ‘No Wind’.
Why sports sanctions against Russia will hurt
March 8, 2022 by 5 Comments
Tim Harcourt returns with some insights into how the current Russian sanctions could play out in the country through the lens of sport.
Almanac Soccer – NPL Round 3: Derby’s Downpour Delight as South Melbourne brush aside Knights
March 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The juggernauts from Lakeside keep rolling on – the latest win a comfortable result over old NSL sparring partners Melbourne Knights. Luke Radziminski has all the details.
Almanac Teams: Thirty love (1980- )
March 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
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.
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