Helmets and Parachutes

High pressure hoses, parachutes & helmets, and the laws of cricket. What does it all mean? Phil Hill explains.

Almanac Footy History: Glen ‘Black Duck’ Rosser, an ornament to the game

Rulebook told the story of Norwood and SANFL legend, Glen ‘Black Duck’ Rosser last year – Glen is sadly no longer with us, but his deeds will live on long into the future of SA footy. Vale Black Duck.

A Six on the Sixth

Kate Birrell is a proud parent experiencing the joy of watching a growing son and his deeds on the cricket field, especially clocking a cracking six!

SANFL 1966 Grand Final – Sturt v Port Adelaide: First of Five

Norwood’s Ron Kneebone featured on the cover of the 1966 SANFL Grand Final Budget. The second successive Oatey-Williams Grand Final proved to be the beginning of a Double Blue era of dominance.

“Talking Sideways” – by Reg Dodd & Malcolm McKinnon

“Talking Sideways”, a new book by Reg Dodd & Malcolm McKinnon is a story about Aboriginal life, of living and growing up around Finniss Springs in South Australia’s arid north.

Almanac Weekend Read: All (Dusty) Roads Lead to Landor

Dennis Gedling takes us way out West for the ninety-eighth running of the Landor Cup. It’s a three-day carnival about all that is best in country racing. (Make yourself a cuppa and enjoy this feature – Ed.)

Desert Island Books – Feeding the mind: Which books will you take?

We’ve fed the soul with music, now it’s time to feed the mind with books. Nominate the books you’d like to read “lost” on a desert island.

Almanac Cricket – Pomborneit Cricket Club 2019/20 Season: November Review

Luke Reynolds updates the Pomberneit Cricket Club season 2019/2020 with all the results and reviews for November.

Almanac Cricket – R G D Willis, former England captain dies aged 70

The Almanac community pays tribute to former England captain Bob Willis who has died aged 70.

So what’s in The Tigers Almanac 2019?

Here’s what’s in The Tigers Almanac 2019. (This post includes the Table of Contents) Order your copies now for delivery from Dec 12.

Two Kicks – Bernie Quinlan’s Traralgon

Shane Reid has deep roots in Traralgon which means he is immersed in the mystique of Bernie Quinlan, the town’s favourite son. Shane takes us on a visit to his ‘gateway town’ to explore, reminisce and absorb the aura. (A beautiful piece of writing – Ed.)

Almanac Cricket History – Australia v New Zealand at Perth

Australia and New Zealand have clashed in Perth seven times over the past forty years. With the next encounter looming, Ian Hauser looks back over Australia v New Zealand Tests played in the West.

Almanac Politics: Say it ain’t so Joe!

What did we ever do to Joe Biden?

Almanac Cricket – A view of Australia from fine leg: Match 4 – Rupertswood Cricket Club

Craig Dodson’s cricketing odyssey reaches the birthplace of the Ashes.

The Video James Corner: The experiment with gaming culture.

James Bosco continues his regular Video James Corner segment discussing the world of esports

Best of Lists 2019

Can you help WA correspondent Les Everett out? He is seeking “Best of Lists 2019” from readers to publish onto his website.

Almanac Music: Norman’s Rare Guitars

I was looking for Minuet in G when up popped this. Had never heard of Norman’s Rare Guitars. Got a spare half hour?

Almanac Party: The Tigers Almanac 2019 Launch and Festive Season Drinks (Dec 17)

Party. To launch The Tigers Almanac 2019. Dec 17. All welcome.

Desert Island Discs – Spotify: “The Footy Almanac Spine Tingling Playlist”

Checkout the Spotify “The Footy Almanac Spine Tingling Moments Playlist” Col has produced from comments made about special moments in favourite songs.