In this instalment of his ongoing series about favourite drummers, KD profiles the inimitable Bun E. Carlos, best known for his work with Cheap Trick.
Almanac Music: My Favourite Rock Drummers – Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick
January 7, 2022 by 4 Comments
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 2: Khawaja leads the way
January 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A magnificent century for Lazarus Khawaja saw Australia make 8/416 with England withstanding late overs from Australia. Khawaja’s 9th Test century sheet anchored the Australian innings with most of the batters scoring runs reports Citrus Bob Utber on Day 2 of the Pink Test in Sydney.
AFLW Season 2022 Preview
January 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Friend of the Almanac, Kate O’Halloran, academic and now regular with the ABC, has put this season preview together. [Includes link to her piece on the ABC site].
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 1: Even battle in the rain
January 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber reports from Day 1 of The Pink Test at the SCG where rain played a big part in the day’s play. At the end of the on and off day both teams could say they have had a fair day on the park.
Vale Bill McVeigh
January 5, 2022 by 2 Comments
Bill McVeigh died on Boxing Day after a short illness. He was a great friend and supporter of the Almanac.
Almanac Music: Matt’s Musical Musings – Kate Ceberano
January 4, 2022 by 2 Comments
Matt Zurbo fondly remembers Kate Ceberano and their brief time together.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Saw Repairs’ and ‘Jesus Shadow’ – Tommy Mallet
January 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Two poems from Tommy Mallet; a response to the young, and the second, a reflection of a hard day’s work in the bush.
Almanac Music: Luke Reynolds’s Top Albums of 2021
January 3, 2022 by 2 Comments
Hot on the heels of Smokie comes Luke Reynolds with his best albums of the year just gone – do yourself a favour!
Almanac Cricket: Marnus and the Nightwatchman
January 3, 2022 by 6 Comments
Some Marnus musings from Peter Crossing; he draws on science fiction and ‘mystic’ movements to help explain this talented cricketer.
Almanac Poetry: Pisanello’s ‘The Virgin and Child with the Saints George and Anthony Abbot’
January 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
According to Kevin Densley: ‘In this poem, I put my own spin upon a fifteenth century painting by Italian artist Pisanello, an unusual work featuring an Egyptian hermit, a saint with a legendary association with a dragon, and the Virgin and Child.’
Almanac Cricket History: Revisiting Tony Wright’s piece on Johnny Mullagh (from The Age) and other resources
January 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
John Harms suggests some articles and books which deal with the Indigenous team which toured England in 1868.
Almanac Football History – Regaining respect: Fitzroy’s highly competitive 1992 season
January 2, 2022 by 3 Comments
Philip Mendes continues his wonderful and informative historical series and reviews AFL season 1992 of the Fitzroy Football Club.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Cricket at Worcester: 1938’ – John Arlott
January 1, 2022 by
Following on from Citrus Bob’s story about his favourite Test arenas the Footy Almanac reprises one of the great poems about cricket by John Arlott reflecting the idyllic nature of the game.
Almanac Music: ‘The Song is Ended (But the Melody Lingers on)’: Blake Hazard Sings an Irving Berlin Classic
December 31, 2021 by 2 Comments
In this Friday’s piece, KD showcases a magical combination of performer and song, and attempts to answer the question: where does the magic come from?
Almanac Football History – One last tilt at finals football: Fitzroy’s inconsistent 1989
December 29, 2021 by 6 Comments
In a high low (or low high) on the rollercoaster that was Fitzroy’s final decade in the VFL/AFL, 1989 resulted in some big wins, a third placing in the Coleman Medal and a Reserves Premiership – but was also marred by injury, heartbreaking losses, merger talk and missing the finals by a slim margin. Philip Mendes has all the ins and outs of the season that was.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Third Test, Melbourne Day 3: Humiliated by Weapon No. 7
December 28, 2021 by 4 Comments
The Test selectors took their time identifying him but Scott Boland’s selection couldn’t have been more rewarding for all concerned, writes RON REED.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Third Test, Melbourne Day 3: Boland bowls them out
December 28, 2021 by 5 Comments
‘Citrus’ Bob Utber has spare time on his hands in Melbourne after the Australians routed the Poms to win both the Third Test and The Ashes early on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test.
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