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.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – International Style #8: Gospel Artists Do Dylan
November 25, 2025 by 9 Comments
More exceptional research by Karl Dubravs uncovering covers of Dylan’s Christian related music as recorded by Gospel singers, some who are well known, and others not as well known.
Almanac Reviews – The British Film Festival, Week 3: Continued excellence at the BFF25
November 25, 2025 by 2 Comments
The Wilsons are making the most of BFF25, even if it squeezes the budget somewhat. The quality of the films make it worthwhile.
Almanac Lunches: The Geelong Almanackers and friends invite you to lunch
November 25, 2025 by 8 Comments
The Geelong Almanackers and friends are having an informal gathering and lunch on Friday 28 November and we invite you to join us.
The Ashes – First Test: More cricket snicks with Citrus Bob
November 24, 2025 by 3 Comments
With the early end to the First Ashes Test in Perth, Citrus Bob Utber presents some thoughts surrounding the test with more of his ‘cricket snicks’ as we head towards the Second Test in Brisbane.
The Ashes – First Test: Day 3 – The day that wasn’t!
November 24, 2025 by 6 Comments
Heather Lee was due to present a report from play on Day 3 of the First Ashes Test match but Travis Head put paid to that! Instead, Heather reflects on the result and her younger cricket days amongst other things.
The Steam Room
November 24, 2025 by 9 Comments
For Smokie, the steam room is a place of contemplation. For $20 per month [A veritable bargain, mate – Ed.]
Almanac Poetry: Old Regret
November 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
‘There was movement at the station…’ This previously unpublished poem from KD takes as its point of departure the name of the stallion mentioned in Banjo Paterson’s famous poem ‘The Man from Snowy River’.
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