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.
Almanac Cricket: Kew v Power House – The Spirit of Cricket
November 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
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.
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