Like cricketers, umpires also need practice as John Gascoigne recalls a recent intra-club practice match polishing up his umpiring skills.
Almanac Poetry: Souvenir Postcard – Photographed by Mr Henry Poil – Wangaratta, Victoria, April 9 1865
November 24, 2020 by 4 Comments
Dead bushranger Dan Morgan on a postcard? Yes, you read that correctly. Kevin Densley explains in his poem this week.
Almanac Golf: Toby Cumming and ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’
November 24, 2020 by 5 Comments
Toby Cumming played his early golf at Anglesea. He became interested in the course’s architect, Vern Morcom, and went looking for Vern and his influence. This piece tells the tale of his involvement in golf and why he researched and wrote this book. [Terrific piece – JTH]
Almanac Footy History and Memorabilia: The Bob Gartland (Geelong FC) Collection
November 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
If you have an interest in the history of the Geelong Football Club, join vice president Bob Gartland as he tours (via video) the exhibition of his (phenomenal) private memorabilia collection.
Almanac Teams: Number 1 sometimes in name only (1980-)
November 23, 2020 by 5 Comments
For a second week Rodney Boyd looks at players who wore Number 1, but this side is sourced from the more obscure members of the club.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Dealey Plaza, November 22’
November 22, 2020 by 10 Comments
With the anniversary of JFK’s assassination, Kevin Densley remembers the event with his poem ‘Dealey Plaza, November 22’.
Almanac Footy: Caleb Serong reveals the challenges he overcame to win the Rising Star Award
November 22, 2020 by 8 Comments
Caleb Serong won the AFL’s Rising Star Award. Max Hatzoglou caught up with him.
Almanac Footy Comment: An Open Letter to the Collingwood Football Club
November 20, 2020 by 12 Comments
Frank Taylor loves the Collingwood Football Club. But, at 66 years old, he will not renew his Collingwood membership until the club answers some of his questions. And he reckons plenty of The Faithful, many of whom are disillusioned with what has happened, are in the same boat.
Almanac Footy and Music: McLennan and Riewoldt: Stars or Role Players?
November 20, 2020 by 12 Comments
Michael Nichols explores the interplay of footy and music through the lens of Richmond’s role player Jack Riewoldt and The Go-Betweens’ composer/performer Grant McLennan.
Almanac Memoir (and Music): Shadow Boxing at The Argyle Hotel
November 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
Kevin Densley revives memories of Geelong in 1980 with his band Murmurs at The Argyle Hotel.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game 3: A deserving finale
November 19, 2020 by 3 Comments
Sean Mortell concludes his series of reports on the NRL’s 2020 State of Origin series. He’s getting to understand just what that famous Maroon jersey means!
‘Bastards, bitches and bloody good people……’ by KB Hill
November 19, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill recounts the colourful, trail-blazing and highly successful career of Wangaratta’s legendary female jockey and trainer Gabrielle Marchant.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game 3: ‘Bennett’s babes’ Mark II
November 18, 2020 by 9 Comments
It took him an hour after full-time to calm down but Ian Hauser finally put his thoughts on paper as he reflected on last night’s State of Origin Game 3 in Brisbane.
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India 2020-21 – Fingers crossed for a big pay-off
November 18, 2020 by 5 Comments
After an off-season dominated by financial arguments, Australia once again takes on India, Covid-19 allowing. John Butler sets the scene.
Almanac (Cricket) Books: ‘George Giffen – A Biography’ extract
November 18, 2020 by 1 Comment
Bernard Whimpress has provided an excerpt from his newest book,’Beorge Giffen: A Biography’
Book Review: Les Everett on ‘Belief’ by Dave Warner
November 18, 2020 by 1 Comment
Les Everett has written a review of Marlion Pickett’s biography, ‘Belief’, written by none other than Dave Warner.
Almanac (Cricket) Books: ‘George Giffen – A Biography’ by Bernard Whimpress
November 18, 2020 by 8 Comments
Historian Bernard Whimpress introduces his recently-released biography of the great nineteenth century South Australian and Australian cricketer (and more than handy footballer) George Giffen.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin, Game 3 preview: Are we in for a Lang Park special?
November 18, 2020 by 2 Comments
Queensland and New South Wales fight it out for 2020 State of Origin supremacy when they clash at Lang Park tomorrow night. The Almanac’s Ian Hauser provided this preview.
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