Flashback! Check out who played Finals Week 1 2009 and the results of those games as reviewed by the inimitable The Wrap. Interesting reading!
The Ashes 2013: Manchester Memories
September 2, 2019 by 8 Comments
From the vault: Smokie Dawson and six mates were grateful their wives gave them such an extraordinarily long leash so they could attend the Manchester Test in 2013. They just had to be careful they didn’t hang themselves with it.
Almanac Books – “The Last Dance” by Murray Walding
September 2, 2019 by 2 Comments
A new book from Almanacker Murray Walding – a rollicking tale of hi-jinks, surf and dancing in the ’60s – has just been released.
SANFL Elimination Final – Norwood v Sturt: Norwood beat the Elimination Blues
September 2, 2019 by 29 Comments
No finals blues yet for Rulebook as he reports on Norwood’s Elimination Final win over Sturt.
September and everyone’s in love and flowers pick themselves
August 30, 2019 by 21 Comments
Mickey Randall loves the four seasons but there’s something special about spring for him, especially in Adelaide. Find out why Mickey loves spring.
Balcony Banter Round 23 – Richmond v Brisbane: An MCC debut
August 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
David Leydon is a sports nut. He had never been to the MCC Members until he was the guest of a good friend for the Richmond-Brisbane game. Here’s the piece he wrote for the MCC’s Balcony Banter. [Well played Comrade – JTH]
Henry and the Jets: Characterful
August 30, 2019 by 1 Comment
The character of a sporting club is developed by the community of dedicated people involved says Henry Ballard using his club, the Heathmont Football Club, as a prime example.
Round 23 – FEARLESS 2019: And now the pre-finals bye…finalists tend your injured.
August 29, 2019 by 1 Comment
Fearless presents his weekly review of the previous round of AFL matches. He also makes some interesting comments about Geelong hosting a home final and the future prospects of the Gold Coast Suns.
Colts
August 29, 2019 by 11 Comments
A terrific piece by Matt Zurbo on the inception of the Dodges Ferry Colts (in Tassie), a side that has given the senior club a youthful boost.
The Ashes 2019: Tim Paine is not our problem, but you might be
August 29, 2019 by 12 Comments
John Butler responds to the naysayers calling for Tim Paine’s sacking after the Headingley loss, instead questioning the supposed cultural change Australian cricket was meant to have undergone following last year’s ball tampering fiasco.
A life, well lived and well loved.
August 29, 2019 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill pays a wonderful tribute to his Perky Girl’s incredible mother, Esme Beer, for a life well lived and well loved.
Almanac Cricket – Australia’s Narrowest Test Losses: 1981-2019
August 29, 2019 by 8 Comments
Damian Balassone details some depressing Test match losses since 1981 by Australian Test Cricket teams.
Almanac Footy History: Drawn grand finals – so what happened next?
August 29, 2019 by 3 Comments
Sean Mortell is our Peter Stirk Scholar. He has chosen an interesting topic to pursue as a major feature – in the case of drawn VFL/AFL grand finals, how have the protagonists responded? He considers the three examples.
The Ashes 1989 – Fourth Test scrapbook
August 29, 2019 by 3 Comments
Take yourself back to 1989. If Australia wins the Fourth Test at Old Trafford, Australia wins the Ashes…
Almanac Swimming: Kate O’Donnell wins gold!
August 29, 2019 by 18 Comments
We have a swimming champ in the Almanac family. Kate O’Donnell performed brilliantly at the DSSA National Swimming Championships on the weekend and her proud dad Dips O’Donnell has passed on Coach Tracey Drewitt’s report.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round24: How long can this keep going on?
August 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Two rounds to go. Ten teams still trying to fit into eight. Ian Hauser tries to make sense of it all.
When you’re in the groove by KB Hill
August 28, 2019 by 1 Comment
After a full weekend of football and cricket watching, KB Hill has been reminded that a sportsman ‘in the groove’ is a powerful thing.
Gold Coast Suns: 2019 – Another Lost Year
August 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
After a promising beginning, it became a grueling season for Suns’ fans. And it was made even worse if your ‘second team’ was the Dees. ‘Is That Parsimony’ reckons he’s had enough.
Footy Art: 2019 Potential Premiers?
August 28, 2019 by 9 Comments
As has become his custom, Ben Kirkby has prepared a batch of premiership posters for those teams still in the hunt. Dare to dream, if your side is still in it. Which one do you think will stand the test of time?
The Ashes 2019 – Third Test: This is where the test comes
August 28, 2019 by 14 Comments
Headingley 2019 was ultimately Ben Stokes’ moment. But other moments will present. John Butler hopes the Australians sense the opportunity.
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