KB Hill returns with the tales of two more of Wangaratta’s heroes from the past, endurance cyclist Irene Pyle and Stawell Gift runner Des Shelley, both local people who achieved great things.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Brooks and Ko win, Jack ponders the men’s majors, Hall defends Open
August 1, 2019 by 1 Comment
Hamish Neal brings us up to date with the world of golf and questions the packed scheduling of the year’s Majors. He finds an ally in the Golden Bear himself!
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 20: Getting Edgy
August 1, 2019 by 1 Comment
With a number of do-or-die matches on offer in the NRL this weekend, Ian Hauser explains why fans of several clubs will be on edge about their prospects..
Ashes 2009 – First Test Day 3: Australians bat on, and on
August 1, 2019 by 5 Comments
Back in 2009 the first Ashes test was played in Cardiff. Peter Flynn reported on a strong Australian batting effort on Day 3, whilst contemplating which watering hole the Boonies might choose.
The Ashes 2019: Call for writers
July 31, 2019 by 6 Comments
It all begins tomorrow night. With much uncertainty about both teams, this is a series where anything might happen. We’ll be doing our best to cover the 2019 Ashes, and would love it if you want to contribute.
Ashes 2009 – First Test Day 2: The Australians fight back
July 31, 2019 by 1 Comment
The First Test of the 2009 Ashes series was played at Cardiff. Day one saw England bat impressively. John Harms took up the action on Day two.
Balcony Banter Round 19 – Collingwood v Richmond: Lighting up a rainy night
July 31, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Dave Campbell was worried by the Tigers’ pre-game favouritism. Those worries were soon alleviated.
Round 19 – Carlton v Adelaide: Glenelg v Crows v Carlton v Crows
July 31, 2019 by 15 Comments
Mickey Randall has his eye on two games at once as his Bays play at home and his Crows play away.
Poetry: Footy Memorabilia
July 31, 2019 by 6 Comments
A brief verse from Damian Balassone on sacred totems.
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 24-30 July 2019
July 31, 2019 by 2 Comments
Another week around the traps for ER, and another week of overheard conversations for our delight.
Almanac Music: Twenty years old is “What rhymes with cars and girls”
July 30, 2019 by 12 Comments
Twenty years ago, another time and places, friends and acquaintances, some loved. ER bears his soul of times gone by as he relives “What Rhymes With Cars & Girls” by Tim Rogers and the Twin Set by replaying his story with his distinctive voice telling what those songs meant to him.
Almanac Cricket – The Ashes Squad competition: And we have a winner!
July 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Now that Australia’s Ashes Squad has been named, we have a winner for our competition to see who could get closest to the official 17 named by Cricket Australia. And the winner is…(read on)
Round 19 – Collingwood v Richmond: Two flag fortunes, completely different tales
July 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell wonders whether Collingwood is letting slip their opportunity for a premiership crack after their recent poor form, injuries, and a bad loss to Richmond in their Round 19 match as he explains.
Almanac Cricket Competition: Name your First Test team for The Ashes
July 30, 2019 by 15 Comments
We’ve had the ‘name the Ashes squad competition’, now we’ve got the ‘name the First Test team’ competition. Roger Lowrey puts it out there to Almanackers to have a go. But be sure to read the fine print – it could make all the difference!
Round 19 – St Kilda v Melbourne: Win with half of margin I had predicted
July 30, 2019 by 1 Comment
Yoshi is at the pizza izakaya for beer and pizza with Osaka Dingoes teammates for this game. And yes, Yoshi admits “that I am supporting St Kilda with passions and crazily…”
Round 19 – Collingwood v Richmond: Revenge – served cold
July 30, 2019 by 4 Comments
Stainless enjoyed Friday night: both a win of significance for his beloved Richmond; and a loss of significance for bitter rivals Collingwood (“the Magpies cannot win the 2019 Flag from this point”).
Round 19 – Sydney v Geelong: 20 years on.
July 29, 2019 by 6 Comments
Two decades of cheer-cheering has snuck up on Mathilde de Hauteclocque, who came to follow the side as a young adult sans familial connection. Now Mathilde’s own youngster has taken up the mantle of an independent allegiance not once, but twice!
FEARLESS 2019 – Round 19: The overdue return of the squirrel grip…
FEARLESS calls out pointless jargon, such as the use of ‘metres gained’ statistics and the over-hyped obsession with ‘players as athletes’. How would a ball-getter like ‘Diesel’ Williams fare in the modern draft?