Today, someone will click onto the Footy Almanac website to bring up the 6,000,000th view of the site since its inception. Will you be that person?
Almanac Music: Best Australian Albums of 2019
January 3, 2020 by 3 Comments
Smokie Dawson listens to plenty of music, much of it Australian. After some deliberation, he presents to you his 10 best Australian albums of the year just past.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v New Zealand: Third Test Blog
January 3, 2020 by 20 Comments
Here’s an opportunity for you to share your observations and thoughts on play as the game unfolds through our Third Test blog. What catches your eye? Will we be bowled over by a NZ resurgence? Or will the Kiwis be stumped by the Aussies yet again? Tell us all about it.
Almanac Desert Island – What’s next?
January 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
The Almanac Desert island can be a lonely place. Some company would be nice. So if it could magically happen, who’d you like for company on the island?
Almanac Cricket- Pomborneit Cricket Club 2019/20 Season: December Review
January 2, 2020 by 8 Comments
Catch up on all the latest from the Pomborneit Cricket Club in their December review newsletter #gopombobulls
Almanac Cricket History – Australia v New Zealand Tests at the SCG
January 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
With the third and final Test against New Zealand starting tomorrow, Ian Hauser looks back over previous SCG stoushes between the Aussies and the Kiwis.
Best songs of 2019 by Rick Kane
January 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
Les Everett shares the musical tastes of Almanacker Rick Kane with this list of Rick’s Top 12 Songs of 2019.
Almanac Cricket – Abandoned: not as rare as you think
January 2, 2020 by 10 Comments
Abandoned or cancelled matches are rare but probably not as rare as you think. Glen! has had a look back over the years to remind us of matches that were not played or completed for one reason or another.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v New Zealand: the Third Test – a call for writers
January 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Third Test between Australia and New Zealand starts tomorrow at the SCG. We’re looking for aspiring cricket correspondents to provide us with daily coverage of the match. Here’s your opportunity to get your name up on the big Almanac screen!
‘Farewell to a Pair of Star Defenders…..’ by KB Hill
January 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In another of his great stories about local sports identities, KB Hill traces the careers of Bernie Killeen and Bob Atkinson, both of whom sadly passed away in recent weeks.
Almanac Music: Top Albums of 2019
December 31, 2019 by 22 Comments
Luke Reynolds has named his favourite albums for the year. Is your favourite there?
Alex Georgiou – the Competitor
December 31, 2019 by 28 Comments
Alex Georgiou, former champion Norwood FC player is profiled by Malcolm Ashwood as he continues his series of stories about champion footballers.
Almamac cricket – A view of Australia from fine leg: Match 6, Sheffield Cricket Club, 21 December 2019
December 30, 2019 by 3 Comments
Craig Dodson presents his match 6 report from the Sheffield Cricket Club in Tasmania as he continues his quest raising funds for Mental Health Foundation Gotcha4Life. Craig aims to play 10 cricket matches with different clubs each week across Australia.
Australia v New Zealand – Second Test, Day 4: Another masterclass from Australia
December 29, 2019 by 6 Comments
Tom Blundell makes a wonderful ton for New Zealand but it’s not enough to stave off defeat as the Aussies handsomely win the Second Test at the MCG reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Vale Rodney Seekamp
December 29, 2019 by 43 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood remembers Rod Seekamp in his tribute to the former Norwood Football Club stalwart who recently passed away.
A Family of Tossers
December 29, 2019 by 18 Comments
So Helena Schwerdt wins the Bay Sheffield. Yes, she’s from the famous sheaf-tossing family. Here’s their story, as told by Almanac lynchpin Swish Schwerdt:
Have you been wondering if Swish Schwerdt is related to the famous South Australian sheaf tossing Schwerdts? Not actually sure what sheaf tossing is? Let Swish enlighten you.
Australia v New Zealand – Second Test, Day 3: Unbeatable lead set up
December 29, 2019 by 3 Comments
Australia is in a commanding position on Day 3 at the MCG in the Second Test between Australia v New Zealand reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Australia v New Zealand – Second Test, Day 2: How to (almost) ruin a day at the cricket
December 28, 2019 by 2 Comments
The cricket was excellent, but the performance of security at the Second Test at the MCG was heavy-handed, writes Jan Courtin.
Australia v New Zealand – Second Test, Day 2: Cricket the big winner at the MCG
December 27, 2019 by 8 Comments
A thoroughly enjoyable day of cricket reports Citrus Bob Utber on Day 2 of the Second Test Australia v New Zealand with cricket and sportsmanship shining brightly.
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