The death of Michael Nesmith this week reminded Col Ritchie of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s version of Nesmith’s song, ‘Some of Shelly’s Blues’. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band first came to prominence with their version of Jerry Jeff Walker’s classic song, ‘Mr Bojangles’.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Worth A Damn’ – Tommy Mallet
December 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
Effort and admiration can differ in the eyes of the beholder as Tommy Mallet’s poem, ‘Worth A Damn’ suggests. [Language Warning! – Ed]
Almanac (Backyard) Cricket: When I was G.S. Chappell and brother Joe was Geoff Dymock
December 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
Those of a certain age will be reminded of their `80s childhoods by this Dan Hoban memoir. [Or should we say “young Danny Hoban” – Ed]
Buckley v Tutty: Fifty years on from the most important case in the history of Australian Sport
December 13, 2021 by 6 Comments
Today is a day to remember (and perhaps thank if you are a professional athlete) Dennis Tutty, a now long retired Balmain Tigers player who in 1971 took on the sporting establishment and won in the High Court.
Bryan Wood
December 13, 2021 by 3 Comments
He was until he wasn’t…Damian Balassone’s poem tackles the club trajectory of Bryan Wood.
Almanac Poetry: Grandfatherly Metaphysics
December 13, 2021 by 2 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley involves his maternal grandfather’s backyard shed. “Its walls were lined with empty bottles,” according to KD.
“The full ones didn’t last very long.”
Almanac Life: Claire at the Sandalmere Gate
December 12, 2021 by 12 Comments
A touching and romantic story from Mickey Randall enchanted by a brief vista of a deep, resonating beauty: Claire at the gate.
The Ashes 2021/22 – First Test Brisbane, Day 4: Australia storm home!
December 11, 2021 by 4 Comments
On a day expected to see an enthralling battle, Australia put paid to that story by obliterating England. The Lion was without both head and a tail as they lost 8/77 in an inglorious collapse after the heroics of yesterday reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Obituary: Vale Mike Nesmith
December 11, 2021 by 4 Comments
Mike Nesmith of The Monkees has passed away at the age of 78. Ian Hauser recalls his teenage admiration for the singer-songwriter.
The Ashes 2021/22 – First Test Brisbane Day 3: Great fightback by the Poms
December 10, 2021 by 6 Comments
An absorbing day’s play with England taking the points and putting themselves back in the game. Who would have thought! Citrus Bob Utber reports on play from Day 3 of the First Test in Brisbane.
Almanac Cricket: Captain Pat’s year of living large
December 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Being appointed Test captain would have been enough to make it a big year for cricketer Pat Cummins, but that wasn’t the half of it, writes RON REED
The Ashes 2021/22 – The first ball of the Ashes Test series
December 10, 2021 by 4 Comments
Mitchell Starc’s first ball wicket at the beginning of an Ashes Test series was the first one since 1936/37 reports Peter Crossing.
Almanac Music: My Favourite Drummers – Karen Carpenter
December 10, 2021 by 4 Comments
Today’s piece by KD is his second in a series about his favourite drummers – the wonderfully talented Karen Carpenter features.
Almanac Footy: The one day in December!
December 10, 2021 by 5 Comments
Like many Melbourne supporters, a premiership after fifty-seven years was a monkey off the back, and what better way to celebrate it than joining in the Premiership Celebration held at the MCG last weekend. Joseph Ryan relives the glory!
The Ashes 2021/22 – First Test, Brisbane Day 2: Heads Up
December 9, 2021 by 10 Comments
The maligned Travis Head turned the first test further in Australia’s favour with a magnificent century off 84 balls on day two. He plundered the English bowlers to all parts of the ground in a superb display of batsmanship. ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reports on Day 2 of the First Test at the Gabba.
Almanac Community Sporting Clubs: Darebin Falcons ready to take on 2022
December 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Footy Almanac is happy to support a great community club, the Darebin Falcons. Read about their plans for 2022. [Thanks for this update Jill Scanlon – Ed]
Almanac Cricket: Darren Lehmann
December 9, 2021 by 34 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood remembers the long and successful career of Darren ‘Boof’ Lehmann.
The Ashes 2021/22 – First Test Brisbane Day 1: Cometh the Game, Cometh the Man
December 8, 2021 by 9 Comments
A magnificent bowling performance by new skipper Patrick Cummins has given Australia the edge after day one in Brisbane. Cummins finished with 5/38 in score of 147 by England reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Footy History: The Nullawil Maroons Part 1 – Mallee dominance
December 8, 2021 by 6 Comments
As the Hayden Kelly Scholar, Paddy Grindlay has been researching Nullawil and its footy club. This is the first in a series of articles which profile Nullawil and its success.
Almanac Cricket: Back to the ‘Bishens’
December 8, 2021 by 15 Comments
From the Footy Almanac archives we reprise this cracking cricket story by Dips O’Donnell first published on this day in 2010.
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