What was John Harms doing in Canberra this time 11 years ago? We reprise a story by Pamela Sherpa from March 2009 that explains all. He will be in Canberra again, on April 3, for the Footy Almanac Canberra Lunch. [Deatils in the post – Ed]
Almanac Flashback: He’s Talking – by Pamela Sherpa (our Snowy Mountains Correspondent)
March 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
Almanac Lunches: Canberra, Lenny Hayes, Britt Tully, QTRBCK, the National Press Club and Manuka Oval
March 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Footy Almanac Canberra Lunch, hosted by QTRBCK, will be held at the National Press Club on 3 April (before the GWS v Western Bulldogs game). All welcome.
Almanackers, what about a theme song?
March 10, 2020 by 40 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber suggests the Footy Almanac needs a theme song: a special, rip-roaring, rousing song that celebrates all things our community reflects. Ok Almanackers, over to you!
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Sebastian Rush: The 2020 NBA All-Star game
March 10, 2020 by 2 Comments
The 2020 NBA All-Star game came down to the wire, as Parade College Grade 9 student Sebastian Rush details the exciting match-up between the NBA’s best players.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Benjamin Wolczko: St Mary’s v Banyule, 2019
March 10, 2020 by 2 Comments
Grade 9 student at Parade College Benjamin Wolczko got to watch his brothers square off in the St Mary’s v Banyule seniors game in 2019. Following a tight contest, Benjamin details the tense final moments.
2020 Marsh Community Series – Round 2: Geelong v Essendon
March 10, 2020 by 3 Comments
In front of a good crowd in Colac, Essendon managed to hold on for a win from the fast finishing Geelong in the Marsh Community Series Round 2 match.
ICC T20 Women’s World Cup: An assault on the auditory, but a delight to the visual
March 9, 2020 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin may be more of a purist when it comes to the form of the game, but she witnessed some pure elation from the stands of the T20 Women’s World Cup. Here are her thoughts fresh from a visual feast and auditory cacophony at the ‘G.
My International Women’s Day sportsfest
March 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
Cathi Johnston packed in a couple of big sporting contests featuring some amazing women for International Women’s Day. The day didn’t start off in the best fashion, but her first ever live cricket experience certainly brought some smiles.
On becoming a co-coach
March 9, 2020 by 4 Comments
Here’s a snippet from Jill Fitzsimons on an unexpected foray into coaching footy and the initial steps taken to do the role justice.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – Resounding win for Australia in decider
March 9, 2020 by 6 Comments
Well all good things must come to an end, and last night’s T20 World Cup ended with a resounding victory for the Aussies over India in front of over 85,000 fans. Liam Hauser also wraps up his fine coverage of the tournament & selects his team of the cup.
Almanac Cricket: Media Release from the England and Wales Cricket Board regarding ‘The Hundred’
March 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Poms have announced a new cricket format they are implementing during their coming summer season. This, and other announcements from the ECB have been made available by Citrus Bob Utber.
A day at the MCG – not watching sport but reliving history
March 9, 2020 by 3 Comments
Greg Blood reviews his tour of the recently revamped Australian Sports Museum at the MCG, and the MCG itself. [Terrific piece – Ed]
AFLW Round 5 – Carlton v St. Kilda: Saints on the improve despite experiencing the Blues
March 8, 2020 by 1 Comment
Although the Saints lost their Round 5 AFLW match against the Blues, Braham Dabscheck saw many positive aspects from the developing Saints that pleased him.
The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn: Australia and India are ready to contest the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final
March 7, 2020 by 2 Comments
Liam Hauser has kept a close eye on the Women’s T20 World Cup. Here he previews a match which could go either way, played in front of what looks like being a massive crowd.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit Cricket Club 2019/20 Season – February Review
March 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
Ahead of today’s semi final action, catch up with all of the February happenings at the Pomborneit Cricket Club.
The strange case of Archie Whitfield
March 6, 2020 by 14 Comments
The ‘one game only’ club contains a plethora of interesting stories. Archie Whitfield is one such case, as related here by Gigs in an excerpt from his forthcoming book with Mick Rees.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – Australia and India set to contest the decider, but not before rain affected the semi-finals
March 6, 2020 by 3 Comments
Australia will play India in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup this weekend. It will be a beauty! Liam Hauser updates the results of the semis.
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