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.
Almanac Fans Research: How’s your heart rate?
November 12, 2020 by 2 Comments
Taking our cue from an EPL survey of differing fans’ heart rates, we wonder how Australian fans might measure up. What do you think? [Some ‘research’ conducted by a betting company!]
Almanac Cricket: ‘The Comeback Summer’ by Geoff Lemon
November 11, 2020 by 1 Comment
Geoff Lemon has a new cricket book coming out soon. Here are some advance details.
Balcony Banter: When footy came to The Gabba
November 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
For a sense of what it was like to attend the AFL Grand Final at the ‘Gabba, Queensland-based MCC member Fiona gives an account of her experience.
Almanac (Golf) Archives: Golfing Heaven and Hell
November 11, 2020 by 7 Comments
As US Masters time draws near, let’s revisit this gem from the archives. Our golfing correspondent PJ Flynn (the Henry Longhurst of the Almanac) tells of the day that the fate of the US Masters championship landed in his lap. Fame rests in our hands, if they would only stop shaking.
Almanac (Footy) Song: ‘The Ballad of Darcy Moore’
November 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Simon Minahan has penned ‘The Ballad of Darcy Moore’ to the tune of Jimmy Webb’s ‘By the time I get to Phoenix’.
Almanac Cricket: Why it’s too soon to unleash Cameron Green
November 11, 2020 by 4 Comments
Dan Hoban names his 17 man squad for the First Test in Adelaide. He also weighs in on the potential selection of Cameron Green.
Almanac Life (and Poetry): A Desert Poet – Jack Dodds
November 11, 2020 by 1 Comment
With Remembrance Day approaching, Nicole Kelly shares some poetry and diary extracts written by her great-grandfather Jack Dodds while he was on active duty at Tobruk during the Second World War.
Almanac (New) Books: Gideon Haigh’s ‘Shelf Life’
November 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
It’s not a cricket book, but it is a Gideon Haigh book, which we’re always enthusiastic about here at The Footy Almanac. ‘Shelf Life’ is a collection of Gideon’s journalistic writing over the past 20 years; Gideon explains more within.
Almanac Music: Dave Kimber – Scavenger hunts in Beverly Hills and Malibu.
November 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
More adventures from Dave Kimber and his mates on scavenger hunts around Beverly Hills and Malibu.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin, Game 2 preview: It’s all on the line – for both teams!
November 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
It’s all on the line in Sydney tomorrow night in Game 2 of the 2020 State of Origin series. Will NSW show their true colours or can the Queenslanders conjure up another miracle?
Almanac Elections: The polling booth near the cricket ground
November 10, 2020 by 11 Comments
Elections are front and centre which reminds us of this yarn from Roger Lowrey, first published around election time 2019:
Dog legs, racing, cold beer and fraternising with the enemy were all part of Roger Lowrey’s stint while handing out how to vote cards during the SA State Elections in 1985.
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