Luke Reynolds opens his scrapbook and pays tribute to his childhood cricketing hero, Dean Jones. [This is an expression of genuine affection and sadness. Thanks Luke. – JTH]
Almanc (WAFL/W) Footy: More finals for Freo Oval by Les Everett
September 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Les has the latest on the WAFL and the WAFLW.
Round 18 – St Kilda v GWS: Saints are finals bound after nine years and my first finals experience
September 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi is excited that St Kilda will be playing in the finals for the first time since he began following AFL footy.
Almanac (Cricket) Obituary: Dean Jones – remembering a showman who laid the platform.
September 25, 2020 by 6 Comments
With the death of Dean Jones, Sean Mortell remembers a great Australian cricketer renowned for his dash as a batsman, and passion for the game of cricket.
Almanac Cricket: Remembering Dean Jones in the Tied Test (an extract from Mike Sexton’s book ‘Border’s Battlers’)
September 25, 2020 by 1 Comment
Dean Jones died in September 2020 while in India, the country where he played (arguably) his greatest innings. We relive this innings and the Madras (now Chennai) tied Test through these two extracts from Mike Sexton’s fine book ‘Border’s Battlers’. Vale Dean Jones.
Almanac (Cricket) Obituary: RIP Dean Jones – the player we wanted to be
September 25, 2020 by 8 Comments
Cricket lovers everywhere have been shocked by the untimely death of cricketing legend Dean Jones. Andrew Else remembers a much loved cricketer.
Almanac Life: The Glass Highway
September 25, 2020 by 13 Comments
It was to be the Dawson family’s first summer holiday. But it ended in despair on the side of the Cunningham Highway.
Almanac Memoir: Dankness on the Edge of Town
September 25, 2020 by 1 Comment
Who was that band? Kevin Densley tries to remember the name of the band who sang ‘Varicose Veins’ at a Geelong gig in 1981.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s preview and tips for Moonee Valley and Caulfield
September 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his preview and tips for this weekend’s racing at Moonee Valley and Caulfield.
Almanac (NSW) Footy: The Carey-Bunton Medal and the NSW Team of the Season
September 25, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Carey-Bunton medal voting has been finalised and the NSW team of the Season 2020 has been selected. Rocket Rod Gillett has sent us the details.
Round 18 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Revolutionising ball-handling and the bad karma that comes with it
September 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
‘Collingwood are training with footballs dipped in baby oil to simulate dewy Brisbane conditions.’ Sean Mortell couldn’t believe his ears! He took in the clash of the birds to see how that plan worked out.
Almanac Footy: I hope Browny kicks a heap of goals – A fan’s lament
September 25, 2020 by 11 Comments
Andrew Starkie is experiencing a wide range of emotions as he deals with the decision by his club, North Melbourne, to dispense with the services of Ben Brown.
The Lockdown Poems
September 24, 2020 by 6 Comments
Damian Balassone is back with his poetic take on issues ranging from sex in the COVID age via ancient Roman poets to the US presidential election. Cheeky bugger!
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2020 Round 20 preview: Dragons, Dragons, wherefore art thou?
September 24, 2020 by 1 Comment
The final round of the 2020 NRL competition plays out this weekend. Ian Hauser is always on the lookout for a winner as he surveys the games in prospect.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 review, Finals preview
September 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is completely undeterred by Collingwood’s loss to Port. He still believes a Magpie flag is achievable, and he builds a case for the True Believers.
Almanac Rugby League: ‘Rugby league – the greatest game of all’
September 24, 2020 by 5 Comments
Murray Bird may be better known in Almanac circles for his Australian football pedigree but he has long-term roots in rugby league as well. A few years ago, he took in a Queensland Cup match to test out the code’s claim to be ‘the greatest game of all’.
‘The Champs of 1950………’ by KB Hill
September 24, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill searches behind the scenes to uncover the story of Wangaratta’s 1950 premiership in the O & M League. (A classic piece of KB Hill research and writing – Ed.)
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