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.
FEARLESS 2020 – The Grand Final Edition…and the silly season that follows.
November 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
The dust has finally settled after the Grand Final and the silly season has began as FEARLESS explains in his footy report.
The Nuns of Naples 1984-91
November 26, 2020 by 5 Comments
With his usual rapier wit, Damian Balassone cuts to the chase in addressing the death of Diego Maradona.
Almanac Football (Soccer): Diego Maradona dies at 60
November 26, 2020 by 4 Comments
Soccer great Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60 – a sublime talent, a hero to many, a villain to some. A name that conjures a multitude of responses.
Almanac Cricket: The Art of Afternoon Tea
November 26, 2020 by 7 Comments
Henry Ballard elucidates on the etiquette of cricket’s afternoon tea spread, from the horrors of multiple pull-apart scrolls to the delights now provided regularly by the Wantirna South Thirds.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v India 2020/21: The international season Down Under begins tomorrow
November 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The 2020/21 summer of international cricket in Australia kicks off tomorrow with the first of the ODI matches between Australia and India in Sydney. See the schedule of matches in all three formats here.
Book Review: ‘Shelf Life’ by Gideon Haigh
November 25, 2020 by 1 Comment
Roy Hay reviews Gideon Haigh’s ‘Shelf Life’, a collection of Gideon’s non-cricket writing (long form journalism), as compiled by Russell Jackson.
Community Sport: The state of play with Football Queensland
November 25, 2020 by 1 Comment
How much should people running ‘community’ sport earn? And should there be transparency about that? This piece from the ABC raises many interesting questions.
Almanac Footy History: The Crapp Chronicles Part 4: Crapp And The First Report?
November 25, 2020 by 2 Comments
Ivo Crapp was the first umpire to report a player in a VFL game. Tim Ghys continues the Crapp Chronicles.
Almanac Cricket: Behind the wickets – an umpire’s view
November 24, 2020 by 1 Comment
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’.
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