Anagrams, interesting stats, and more as Gigs reviews Richmond’s premiership winning season in his own inimitable style.
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: #211 to #217
December 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
David Wilson is back with more observations of #HourlyDaily life on the streets.
Almanac Basketball: 76ers need to move on from Ben Simmons
December 10, 2019 by 9 Comments
Deakin Uni student Mark Miller commences a weekly basketball feature for the Footy Almanac. Today he examines the career of Ben Simmons at the Philadelphia 76ers and questions whether it is time for Ben Simmons to move on.
Almanac Cricket – Test Team of the 80s
December 10, 2019 by 15 Comments
In a moment of sleeplessness, Damian Balassone created a super Test Team for the 1980s. What do you think of his team? Any glaring omissions?
Almanac Fashion: A Bit Shirty
December 10, 2019 by 16 Comments
As that little known David Bowie/Graham Parker duet goes, “Fashion Is No Ordinary Word”. In Swish’s case, very ordinary. What’s in your t-shirt collection? And why is it still there at all?
Helmets and Parachutes
December 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
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
December 9, 2019 by 53 Comments
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
December 7, 2019 by 8 Comments
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
December 6, 2019 by 16 Comments
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
December 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
“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
December 6, 2019 by 1 Comment
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?
December 6, 2019 by 24 Comments
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
December 6, 2019 by 7 Comments
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
December 5, 2019 by 10 Comments
The Almanac community pays tribute to former England captain Bob Willis who has died aged 70.
So what’s in The Tigers Almanac 2019?
December 5, 2019 by 2 Comments
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
December 5, 2019 by 14 Comments
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.)
Recent Comments