The Wilsons have seen plenty of films of late. Here, Ian reviews two more films that were average at best.
Almanac Books: ‘Champions of Carlton’ – Miles Wilks
December 2, 2025 by 10 Comments
Blues fans, here’s the book you’ve all been waiting for, ‘Champions of Carlton’ – it’s a cracker!
Almanac Literary: The Furphy Anthology 2025 – launched Nov 20 and released Dec 1
December 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Furphy Anthology 2025 was launched at a spirited event at the All Nations on November 20 and is now available for purchase.
Almanac Teams: Brisbane Test Memory Makers
December 1, 2025 by 4 Comments
On to the second Test of the season and with it Rodney Boyd’s sides featuring the boys who performed – or failed to do so in spectacular fashion – at the former greyhound track in Woolloongabba.
Almanac Literary: ‘Frog Cakes at Half Forward’ is now published and available
December 1, 2025 by 3 Comments
Carolyn Spooner started writing quirky and creative footy articles for the Almanac site about a decade ago. She has now put them together in an anthology, ‘Frog Cakes at Half Forward’, which is out now. Have a look. [Congrats Carolyn – JTH]
Almanac Poetry: A Disguised Version of a Repressed Wish
December 1, 2025 by 2 Comments
Sigmund Freud famously described dreams as a disguised version of a repressed wish. Today’s poem by Kevin Densley is a jokey take on this idea.
Almanac Music: Aussie Album Review – Skyhooks ‘Living in the 70’s’
November 30, 2025 by 22 Comments
To acknowledge the passing of Skyhooks guitarist Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie, we reprise Smokie’s review of the seminal album ‘Living in the 70’s’.
Almanac Music: ‘Living in the 70’s’
November 30, 2025 by 14 Comments
To acknowledge the passing of Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie, we revisit Glen!’s tribute to ‘Living In The 70’s’.
Almanac Footy: Peter Malinauskas on why you should play for The Blacks
November 29, 2025 by 1 Comment
This is a classic. When the premier of your state narrates a short Uni Blacks FC promotional video, why wouldn’t you play for them!
AFLW Grand Final – North Melbourne v Brisbane: Preview
November 29, 2025 by 4 Comments
The AFLW Grand Final will be played at Princes Park in Melbourne tonight. John Harms sets it up and invites writers to get involved.
Almanac Footy: AFLW – Carlton’s season
November 28, 2025 by 2 Comments
Peter Fuller presents his thoughts on the Carlton AFLW team’s fortunes during the home and away season just completed, and the upcoming Grand Final between Brisbane and North Melbourne.
Almanac Book Review: ‘On Our Selection: An Alternative History of Australian Cricket’ by Bernard Whimpress
November 28, 2025 by 3 Comments
‘It’s still three blokes deciding the future of a group of eager players who hope and pray they someday earn a baggy green.’ Barry Nicholls offers his insights into ‘On our selection: an alternative history of Australian cricket’ by Bernard Whimpress.
Almanac Cricket – Two Superlative Innings: When Tony Greig and Geoff Boycott Padded Up For Waverley
November 27, 2025 by 3 Comments
Braham Dabscheck offers a detailed insight into a watershed moment in Sydney grade cricket when England captain Tony Greig agreed to play for Waverley Cricket Club. The repercussions changed cricket forever.
Almanac (Club) Cricket – Round 5: West Warrion v Simpson
November 27, 2025 by 2 Comments
West Warrion Panthers were back to their best as they took on Simpson Tigers last weekend. Sidelined by illness, Liam McCullagh had to watch most of the game, but still managed to play a small part late in the day. (Just check out the afternoon tea spread! – Ed.)
Almanac Rugby Union – The Wallabies in 2025
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator, true to his name, has been reflecting on the (mis)fortunes of the Wallabies in 2025 and asks the pertinent questions about finding a path forward to the 2027 World Cup.
‘The Best of the Best of Wangaratta Tennis…’ by KB Hill
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill concludes his two-part series on the best players to grace the courts of Merriwa Park over the past century. Today he names his Top 10 men and women.
The Ashes – First Test: A South Australian on tour
November 26, 2025 by 11 Comments
Daryl Schramm makes his long-awaited Almanac debut with the story of his visit to Perth to experience the First Test of the Ashes series. [Worth the wait DJS – Ed]
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014, Part 3: 1958/59 – 1962/63
November 26, 2025 by 2 Comments
More cricket history from David Turpin with Part 3 of ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014’ featuring the seasons 1958/59 – 1962/63.
The Ashes – First Test: Rulebook comes off the long run
November 26, 2025 by 17 Comments
Rulebook cannot resist summarising the proceedings of the crazy Perth Test.
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