The Australian cricket team is about to resume touring Pakistan, which can be an interesting experience according to Ron Reed, who was on the spot the last time that happened.
Almanac Books: Review – ‘football belongs: Eight Matches That Explain Australia’ – John Didulica
November 12, 2021 by 2 Comments
Roy Hay reviews John Didulica’s book, ‘football belongs: Eight Matches That Explain Australia’, a book that examines significant soccer moments pivotal to the code in Australia.
Almanac Footy History: Documentary – ‘The Mighty Hawks 1873-1985’
November 12, 2021 by 3 Comments
It’s amazing to see who turns up in documentaries. In this case a couple of black type Almanac lunchers in a doco about the history of Hawthorn.
Almanac History: Don’t mention the war – teaching history through sport.
November 12, 2021 by 2 Comments
Roy Hay is an eminent Australian sports historian and sports writer. He taught in various universities, for many years at Deakin. In this short essay Roy discusses the teaching of history through sport, with special attention to the experience of Indigenous Australians.
Almanac Sport and Politics – ‘I’ll cry for Gough: the Stan McCabe of politics’
November 11, 2021 by 9 Comments
November 11 is also the anniversary of another momentous event in Australia’s political history. We revisit an offering from Bernard Whimpress to mark the occasion.
Almanac Rugby League: 2022, here we come!
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The NRL has released the draws for the 2021 season for the NRLW and the 2022 season for the NRL. Get your diaries out and mark in the details!
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit Cricket Club 2021/22 Season – Pre-Season Review
November 11, 2021 by 4 Comments
Luke Reynolds previews the season ahead for the Pomborneit Cricket Club in 2021/22.
Almanac Music – The Band: Rock of Ages (The Black Album)
November 11, 2021 by 5 Comments
In response to Col Ritchie’s championing of The Band’s ‘Brown Album’ on Tuesday, co-editor Ian Hauser counters with his favourite record by The Band, ‘Rock of Ages’ (the Black Album).
Almanac Film Review: ‘Brothers Close and Far’, a film/documentary by Anthony O’Brien
November 11, 2021 by 4 Comments
Anthony O’Brien’s film/documentary ‘Brothers Close and Far’ had its premiere screening in Brisbane on Saturday. The Footy Almanac community was well represented at the screening and we have gathered three reviews for your pleasure.
Remembrance Day: Wisden on Hedley Verity
November 11, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sporting history and the history of conflict have interesting, sometimes intertwined narratives. This obituary on Hedley Verity in Wisden is an example that is well worth a read anytime, but particularly today.
Almanac Life: Private Clement Reginald May
November 11, 2021 by 7 Comments
A beautiful and solemn reflection by Greg A on his grandmother’s brother Clem, who did not make it home from World War 2.
Almanac History and Poetry: Two Remembrance Day Offerings
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To commemorate a Remembrance Day theme, we revisit a couple of earlier contributions from Kevin Densley about Capt. Bert James and Capt. Albert Jacka VC.
Almanac Baseball: MLB (Make the League Better)
November 10, 2021 by 3 Comments
Brian The Ruminator discusses a suggestion he made for Major League Baseball improvements which is now to be taken up by the league.
Almanac Footy: Bill Mohr – The Wizard from Wagga Wagga
November 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
St Kilda champion Bill Mohr’s status as one of footy’s all time greats is beyond doubt. In an in-depth analysis of Mohr’s career, Roger Spaull presents a wonderful account of this great footy legend.
Almanac Memoir: Unstylish cars – a certain satisfaction
November 9, 2021 by 6 Comments
Bernard Whimpress presents a whimsical reflection upon some of the unstylish cars he owned that got him from A to B over many years.
Almanac Teams: Winning Melbourne Cup jockeys and their footy counterparts
November 9, 2021 by 3 Comments
Glen!’s fertile mind has him picking a footy team of players who share their surname with a winning Melbourne Cup hoop. [Novel – Ed]
Almanac Footy Tipping Competition 2021: And the winners are…
November 9, 2021 by 2 Comments
Here are the results from the Almanac’s various tipping comps…
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