Paul Spinks enjoys a massive day at the Australian Open – the middle Saturday – the first time he’s been in quite a while. He recounts his experience (includes some supporting pics).
Almanac Footy Teams: Spielen ist der Anruf! (or a team of players with Deutsche names)
February 1, 2020 by 230 Comments
Glen! has put together a team of footballers with German names. Any other suggestions?
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit CC 2019/20 Season – January Review
February 1, 2020 by 3 Comments
Catch up on all the latest news, results and upcoming events at the Pomborneit Cricket Club with the Bulls’ January review newsletter. #gopombobulls
The Odd Friday Lunch: Mark LoGiudice Carlton FC President (Feb 7)
January 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
What are Carlton’s prospects for the 2020 AFL season? Find out from President of the Carlton FC, Mark LoGiudice who is guest speaker at the first Odd Friday Lunch of the year.
Almanac Cricket – It ain’t easy being Green: A BBL Finals preview by a Melbourne Stars fan
January 30, 2020 by 9 Comments
The BBL Finals are looming. Fans of the Melbourne Stars, like Joseph Ryan, have some painful memories to overcome but will still be there, hoping to hold the trophy aloft next Saturday.
Almanac Cricket (Umpiring): Age no impediment, or guarantee
January 30, 2020 by 5 Comments
A charming yarn from John Gascoigne about umpiring under-age cricketers, the perils of a flat hearing-aid battery, and the mysterious (temporary) disappearance of an old bat.
John “Patto” Patterson: from Legacy larrikin to living legend
January 30, 2020 by 3 Comments
Racing is all about people, and one such person is John “Patto” Patterson, Clerk of the Course at Flemington for over 50 years. Roger Lowrey reviews a recent biography of this legend by Trevor Hastings.
Almanac History – January 30 over the years
January 30, 2020 by 18 Comments
The Almanac investigates January 30 – major events, births, cricket and the arts. There are too many to choose from, but Ian Hauser remembers some that left an impression on him.
‘Dual Gift Winner Relives The Dream……’ by KB Hill
January 30, 2020 by 1 Comment
Jason Boulton had a distinguished career as a professional runner. KB Hill tracked him down to get the whole story.
Almanac (Baseball) Memoir: What’s in a name? You’d be surprised.
January 29, 2020 by 9 Comments
American correspondent Glenn Brownstein discovered his dad named him after a well known baseball player of the time. Read his terrific story about the origin of his name.
Almanac Baseball: ABL Playoffs
January 29, 2020 by 3 Comments
It’s finals time in the Australian Baseball League. Brian the Ruminator looks at the form for the weekend’s games.
Wave of jubilation
January 28, 2020 by 8 Comments
Surfers, are you looking for the perfect wave? Patrick O’Brien may just have the answer, an artificial wave pool!
Australian Open Tennis: Courting Kyrgios
January 28, 2020 by 19 Comments
Peter Baulderstone takes in his first Australian Open tennis at the Nadal/Kyrgios epic. Nick lost on the tennis court but won in the courts of public opinion and self respect.
A view of Australia from fine leg – Game 9: Port Fairy Cricket Club
January 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
Country spirit and country hospitality make cricket a most enjoyable game reports Craig Dodson from his 9th fund raising match for the Gotcha4Life organisation.
Aspiring Young Writers’ Group: Modus Operandi
January 28, 2020 by 1 Comment
Ben Kirkby and his writers’ group get together again to discuss Pantsers and Plotters. [Things have changed since my day – Ed]
Almanac Memories: First day of school 1956, Noble Park PS.
January 28, 2020 by 6 Comments
With school about to recommence this week Col remembers his first day of primary school at Noble Park Primary School in 1956.
Almanac Music: Smoky Dawson’s ‘The Hero of the West’
January 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
At this time of the year, the hearts and minds of traditionalists turn to the Adelaide Oval and Rodney Marsh who made such an impression on the nation that Smoky Dawson produced this masterpiece (thanks to Graeme Orr and Australian Kitsch for alerting me to this).
Almanac Teams: So who would the Aussie Nickname XI play against? A World XI of course!
January 27, 2020 by 11 Comments
Here’s the much anticipated ODI opposition for the Australian men with mighty nicknames, the World XI!
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