Neil ‘Thommo’ Thompson has a remarkable life story, ranging from over 20 footy clubs (12 of them being guided to flags by Neil) and a few harrowing tales of the Bali bombings and UN involvements. Rob Spurr has been lucky enough to know ‘Thommo’, and has produced a wonderful recount of ‘Thommo’s’ many tribulations [a must-read, this is an amazing story – Ed].
Almanac Baseball: ‘Legends of South Australian Baseball Book 5 – Neil Philip Page aka ‘Supee’’
December 4, 2020 by 16 Comments
In an extract from his book, ‘Legends of South Australian Baseball Book 5 – Neil Philip Page aka ‘Supee’’, Gary Bennett provides an introduction to one of his all-time favourite pitchers.
Book Launch: ‘George Giffen – a biography’ by Bernard Whimpress
December 3, 2020 by 3 Comments
Join author Bernard Whimpress on December 8 to celebrate the launch of his latest biography on Australian sporting wonder George Giffen.
FEARLESS 2020: North Melbourne – all is not what it seems
December 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
After a tough season for Shinboners, Fearless reviews North Melbourne’s year and looks ahead to the imminent rebuild under new coach David Noble.
Almanac Book Extract: ‘The Golf Courses of Vern Morcom’ – Toby Cumming
December 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Toby Cumming’s latest book ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’ is an insightful look into the many different holes and greens shaped by the course architect. Enjoy an excerpt from the book, where Toby discusses a course comprised of Morcom’s best holes.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Men of `Fifty-Four’
December 3, 2020 by 3 Comments
With today the anniversary of The Eureka Stockade, Kevin Densley’s poem reflects upon the thoughts of that by-gone struggle.
Almanac Soccer: The Dockerty Cup – outside of Melbourne?
December 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
Almanac historian Roy Hay takes us back to 1931 to recount the only time the Dockerty Cup was held outside of Melbourne.
Almanac Life: The Yachts
December 2, 2020 by 3 Comments
Smokie fondly remembers some of his teenage exploits as a budding yachtsman on Hobsons Bay.
Balcony Banter: Fifty years on
December 2, 2020 by 5 Comments
John Harms recalls the first summer of Test cricket he can remember properly. (This piece is from the MCC’s Balcony Banter blog)
Almanac (Footy) Life: Pepsi and Suntan and a first game of footy
December 1, 2020 by 3 Comments
Jamie Simmons tells the story of how he was drafted into playing his first ever game of footy for the Murri Mavericks. [Ripper read Jamie! – Ed]
Almanac Surfing: Summer is here and Dips is up
December 1, 2020 by 17 Comments
Evidence of Dips O’Donnell as a genuine surfer has landed at Almanac HQ.
Almanac Poetry: The Day I Broke Billy
December 1, 2020 by 10 Comments
Many Almanackers will recall running their guts out as kids in Little Athletics. Kevin Densley does, and in this week’s poem he describes his most memorable race.
Sports Archaeology? What lies beneath the pitch…
November 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
When did the English start their climb to the top of the limited-overs rankings in cricket? According to this photo, it could have been much earlier than you think!
Almanac Teams: The Terrific 2s (1980-)
November 30, 2020 by 6 Comments
The schoolyard refrain ‘First is the worst, second is the best’ might not be entirely scientific in its reasoning, but Rodney Boyd has put forward another team based on the best players he’s seen in the Number 2 which could very well take it up to his Number 1s.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Sacredly Profane’ – a new collection by Kevin Densley
November 30, 2020 by 5 Comments
Congratulations to Kevin Densley on his new collection of poems ‘Sacredly Profane’. Read more in this post.
Almanac Footy: A decade on – was I Nostradamus?
November 27, 2020 by 5 Comments
Sam Steele reflects and comments on the thought provoking predications he made about the future of AFL footy in a piece he published on The Footy Almanac in 2009.
Almanac Cricket: First game of cricket
November 27, 2020 by 12 Comments
Watching his grandson play his first game of cricket brought back memories for Col Ritchie of his first match 57 years ago.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Golf Courses of Vern Morcom’ – Toby Cumming
November 27, 2020 by 3 Comments
Peter Baulderstone reviews Toby Cumming’s book, ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’, the story of one of Australia’s most influential golf course architects.
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