Phil Hill loves his cricket having played and umpired in the Mercantile Cricket Association all his adult life. And, the spirit of the game is well and truly alive as he recounts the goodwill displayed between teams in a recent game he umpired.
Almanac Rugby League – NRLW 2020 State of Origin: Stars in their own right come out at night
November 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
Our rugby league scribe Ian Hauser went to the women’s State of Origin match on Friday night with high expectations of a quality match. He got that and heaps more!
Almanac Poetry: Beyond Goyder’s Line, South Australia
November 17, 2020 by 7 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley involves nineteenth century family history, life, loss and heartbreak in the Flinders Ranges region.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Taking it to the Streets – the Second Life of the Newtown RLFC’ by Glen Dwyer
November 17, 2020 by 2 Comments
Following our introduction to Glen Dwyer’s book on the Newtown RLFC last week, we present this review by experienced rugby league writer and commentator Dave Hadfield.
Almanac Rugby: Viva Los Pumas
November 16, 2020 by 2 Comments
Brian the Ruminator regaled us with the rare gold of a Wallabies Bledisloe win last week – this week something even more extraordinary has happened with Argentina having defeated the mighty All Blacks for the first time.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Flags, Spoons and Knives’ by Lee Harradine
November 16, 2020 by 3 Comments
West Adelaide stalwart Lee Harradine has produced a book reliving sixty-plus years of the trials and tribulations of this proud SANFL club. Swish has reviewed this important addition to SA footy history.
Almanac Golf: New Book Release – ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’ by Toby Cumming
November 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Toby Cumming has published a new golf book ‘The Golf Courses of Vern Morcom’, the story of one of Australia’s most influential golf course architects.
Tiger Woods: Sport’s Greatest Comeback?
November 14, 2020 by 15 Comments
In the lead-up to the US Masters which starts tonight, we revisit Peter Baulderstone’s reflection on Tiger Woods’ win at the 2019 US Masters and how he has risen from the ashes of personal and physical betrayals. He tries to rank where it fits with the great comeback stories of Ali, Seles, Laver, Bradman, Hogan and Watson. (Simply brilliant! – Ed.)
Almanac (Celebration of) Words: How good is stuff?
November 14, 2020 by 7 Comments
Nicole Kelly loves the word ‘stuff’ in all its versatility.
Almanac Life: First Swim
November 13, 2020 by 9 Comments
The day was hot, so it’s time for the togs and the first swim of the season as Mickey Randall explains.
Almanac Golf: A Masterful Display
November 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The US Masters Tournament should be on everyone’s bucket list says Aussiegus, not only for its wonderful golf but also for the many surprises it throws up. This story was previously published on the Footy Almanac site in 2016.
Almanac Book Release: ‘Death In A Matchbox’ by Steve Rogers
November 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The next book in Steve Roger’s red dirt crime series has been released. Details here.
Almanac Short Fiction: ‘Brian and His Mum’
November 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Brian was more like a frill-necked lizard than your average teenager … he was also close to his Mum. Kevin Densley describes his short story, ‘Brian and His Mum’, as ‘a very fractured fable’.
Almanac Cricket: Australian Test squad to take on India named
November 12, 2020 by 3 Comments
The Australian Test cricket squad to face India this summer has been announced. Thoughts?
Almanac Rugby League: Three books to commemorate 40 years of State of Origin
November 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
At least three books have been released this year to commemorate 40 years of rugby league’s showpiece State of Origin competition. The Footy Almanac offers a bird’s eye view of them all.
Almanac Rugby League – 2020 Women’s State of Origin: A spectacular game in prospect
November 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Ian Hauser is a big fan of the NRLW and here previews ‘the other Origin match’ to be played this week – the women’s clash on Friday night at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
Almanac Rugby League Books: ‘Taking it to the Streets – The Second Life of the Newtown RLFC’ by Glen Dwyer
November 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac is happy to introduce Glen Dwyer’s 2019 publication ‘Taking It To The Streets – The Second Life of the Newtown RLFC’. Glen’s work reinforces our Almanac notion that sport is important, no matter the level at which it is played!
Almanac Rugby League – 2020 State of Origin, Game 2: Simply Blue
November 12, 2020 by 2 Comments
State of Origin in Sydney has a certain feel about it. Sean Mortell taps into it to provide his evaluation of Game 2 of the 2020 Origin series.
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