Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit Cricket Club 2021/22 Season- November & December Review

January 16, 2022 by 6 Comments

Catch up with all the latest happenings at the Pomborneit Cricket Club with their November/December newsletter
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AFLW Round 2 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Pies too good for Saints

January 16, 2022 by 2 Comments

Linda Ho reports on the AFLW Round 2 Collingwood v St Kilda match for the Floreat Pica Society where the Pies scored a convincing victory.

The Ashes 2021/22 – Fifth Test, Hobart Day 2: A day for wickets

January 15, 2022 by 9 Comments

Wickets tumble on Day 2 of the Fifth Ashes Test as England fight back to remain in the match late in the day reports Citrus Bob Utber from Hobart.

The Ashes 2021/22 – Fifth Test, Hobart Day 1: A great day of cricket at Blundstone Arena

January 15, 2022 by 4 Comments

Young Hugo Birrell reports on the first day’s play from the historic Fifth Ashes Test at Blundstone Arena in Hobart.

The Ashes 2021/22 – Fifth Test, Hobart Day 1: The big test before the big test at Blundstone Arena

January 15, 2022 by 6 Comments

After a shaky start by the Aussies, Travis Head and Cameron Green steer the team into a commanding position at the end of Day1 reports Citrus Bob Utber from the historic Hobart Ashes Test.

AFLW Round 1-2 – An Ongoing Health and Safety Protocol Shuffle

January 14, 2022 by 7 Comments

We’ve only just begun but already the wheels are a bit wobbly – Jarrod Landells has some thoughts on the health and safety of the AFLW’s biggest assets.

Almanac Sport: Oz Sport’s King and Queen do it with style

January 14, 2022 by 2 Comments

Australia’s international sporting reputation is in two very safe pairs of hands, writes RON REED

Almanac Olympics: Winter Olympic Boycott

January 14, 2022 by 1 Comment

The Winter Olympics 2022 in Beijing are shaping up as a political, diplomatic challenge suggests Glen!

Almanac Baseball: A Beacom of Light

January 14, 2022 by 3 Comments

For the first time in Australian professional baseball history a female, Genevieve Beacom, took the pitcher’s mound as Brian The Ruminator reports.

Almanac Cricket History: Ashley Mallett

January 14, 2022 by 25 Comments

John Harms reflects on the cricketing (and writing) career of a classic off-spin bowler. Vale A.A. Mallett.

Almanac Footy: Peter Daicos video clips on Twitter

January 13, 2022 by 4 Comments

Damian Balassone shares clips of some of the many classic goals kicked by Peter Daicos.

Almanac Cricket: ‘Why does he need a runner?’

January 13, 2022 by 6 Comments

Cricket Umpire John Gascoigne relates the story of courage and resilience of Karthik Balachandar who overcame horrific injuries to continue his cricketing career.

Almanac Footy: Around the grounds of the Ovens and Murray League

January 11, 2022 by 6 Comments

As a kid, Peter Clark was often dragged around to the big contests of the Ovens and Murray League. From memories of Murray Weideman to three quarter time speeches at Wodonga’s Martin Park, Peter brings back the highlights of a terrific competition in his own eyes.

Almanac Books: Paul Circosta and the writing of Vanishing Footprints

January 11, 2022 by 1 Comment

Paul Circosta has been research and writing the story of Mike McNamara and Herb Hedemann for many years. He tells the story of the story here and how Vanishing Footprints came together.

Almanac Music: Matt’s Musical Musings – ‘Careless Whispers’

January 11, 2022 by 1 Comment

Matt Zurbo remembers back to the nightclub where he worked and the time George Michael and his entourage arrived and hit the dance floor.

Almanac Music: ‘Blackberry Way’ – The Move

January 11, 2022 by 2 Comments

The Move had a number of Top 10 hits in the UK, including ‘Blackberry Way’. These days the band is probably best remembered for providing key foundation members of ELO.

Almanac Poetry: ‘The Off Season’ – Tommy Mallet

January 11, 2022 by 2 Comments

This week’s poem from Tommy Mallet ‘The Off Season’ reflects life living in the tough environment of the bush, providing for loved ones and making ends meet.

Almanac (Backyard) Cricket: When I was G.S. Chappell and brother Joe was Geoff Dymock (updated with pics)

January 10, 2022 by 4 Comments

Dan Hoban grew up in Wallan and learnt to love cricket during the time of Greg Chappell. We’ve added some original photos to his piece.

Almanac History: A new website – So That We Remember

January 10, 2022 by 1 Comment

Ray Baraclough and Glenn Loughrey have launched their new website So That We Remember which seeks to provide resources for a deepening awareness of the violent dispossession of Australia’s Indigenous people.

Almanac Teams: Pick and Mix…Twenty-six (1980- )

January 10, 2022 by 3 Comments

Back on the horse for 2022, Rodney Boyd shares his best of Number 26 side since 1980, a team that is surprisingly well balanced for a higher number.