Swish’s hopes that no-one stuffs up this year’s celebratory roast.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Rattling Hush’ – Tommy Mallet
December 21, 2021 by 1 Comment
Observing fellow commuters is an interesting way to past the time during a train trip is the theme of Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘The Rattling Hush’.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Second Test Adelaide, Day 5: Aussies win as Lion’s tail fights hard
December 20, 2021 by 9 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports on the final day of play from the Second Ashes Test in Adelaide where Australia recorded a convincing victory over England.
Return to Country
December 20, 2021 by 7 Comments
Andrew Starkie shares a series of memories and moments, at once relatable and unique, that make him who he is – a country boy at heart.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Second Test, Adelaide Day 4: Only time for Aussies to make it 2 – 0
December 20, 2021 by 8 Comments
Australia are in a commanding position at the end of Day 4 to win the Adelaide Test and lead the Ashes series 2 – 0 reports Citrus Bob Utber.
The Ashes 2021/22 – The Second Test, Adelaide Day 3: Australia crash through, England on the ropes
December 19, 2021 by 6 Comments
After some fight from Joe Root and Dawid Malan England crumble in their first innings leaving Australia in the box seat to win the match reports Citrus Bob Utber on Day 3 of the Ashes Test in Adelaide.
Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Richard Thompson … Dancing for Dreamers
December 18, 2021 by 2 Comments
Trevor Blainey presents a ripper performer this week in his ‘Not Quite Bob’ series, one of the world’s great guitar players, Richard Thompson. Enjoy the music.
Almanac Life: A life in footy – Percy Johnson
December 18, 2021 by 3 Comments
Les Everett pays a fitting tribute to a life in football of former WAFL player Percy Johnson who passed away last week.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Second Test, Adelaide Day 2: It’s becoming embarrassing for England!
December 17, 2021 by 6 Comments
It’s not quite embarrassing for England yet but it’s not far away according to Citrus Bob Utber as he reports on Day 2 of the Ashes Test in Adelaide.
Almanac Cricket: Reaching for the Stars – again
December 17, 2021 by 3 Comments
Some teams just seem destined never to deliver on the big stage and Ron Reed follows two of them.
Almanac Footy History: A team of women umpires
December 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
Braham Dabscheck spotted this photo at the recent New South Wales Australian Football Historical Society function
The Ashes 2021/22 – Second Test, Adelaide Day 1: Australia in control
December 17, 2021 by 5 Comments
“Citrus’ Bob Utber takes us through the first day’s play in the Adelaide day/night Second Test with Australia in control.
Almanac Footy History: Wando Vale FC – Premiers 1923: a photo with a difference
December 17, 2021 by 8 Comments
An old footy photo caught the eye of one of our editor’s; can you see why?
Almanac Memoir: Rannoch House, Renting, Music and Writing
December 17, 2021 by 9 Comments
This Friday’s post from KD is a multi-dimensional affair, involving an iconic Geelong mansion – Rannoch House – and personal memoir, music, writing and Geelong Football Club history.
Almanac Footy – Zoch’s AFLW Dream Team: 2017-2021
December 16, 2021 by 1 Comment
Lindsay Zoch used lockdown time to select a ‘best ever’ AFLW team drawn from the past five seasons.
‘Oh!…me name is McNamara…’ by KB Hill
December 16, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recounts the decades-long contribution of the McNamara family to cricket and footy in Victoria’s north-east.
Almanac (Footy) Life: The Colts of Traralgon
December 15, 2021 by 5 Comments
Shane Reid reflects upon the moments in his students’ experiences as they transition from one life to new one, a time of challenges and a time of risks. This moment of reflection reminds him of the young footballers moving on from the Traralgon Colts to greater things in the VFL/AFL.
Almanac Cricket: Tim May
December 15, 2021 by 35 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood got in touch with former Test cricketer Tim May. The self-effacing offie shares his life before, during and after cricket.
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