Almanac Book Review: Ruling The World, The Story of the 1992 Cricket World Cup.

May 27, 2019 by 18 Comments

Ahead of the 2019 Cricket World Cup, Luke Reynolds reviews “Ruling the World, The Story of the 1992 World Cup” by Jonathan Northall, from a time when one-day cricket really did rule the world.

Almanac Travel and Soccer: Valencia messes with Messi’s Barca

May 27, 2019 by 1 Comment

Ian Hauser sends news of his tour of Europe which has taken him to Spain where he couldn’t help but notice, despite the barriers, that a big game of soccer was being held.

Round 10 – Sir Doug Nicholls Round: Concerns for our First Nations People

May 26, 2019 by 4 Comments

Reflecting on the Sir Doug Nicholls Round, Rod Oaten wonders whether sufficient progress is being made with our First Nations people, their well-being, our understandings, and reconcialiation.

Round 10 – Sydney v Collingwood: The Marn Grook Game

May 26, 2019 by 5 Comments

Keiran Croker reports from the Sir Doug Nicholls Round 10 Marn Grook Game between the Swans and Pies in Sydney, and although a little disaapointed by the result he sees a bright future for the Sydney Swans.

Peter Argent’s SA Country Footy Yarns: CMS Crows

May 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Another footy yarn in Peter Argent’s series of SANFL Country Footy stories.

Citrus Bob Wants You!: Lang Lang Football Club History

May 24, 2019 by 1 Comment

Can you help Citrus Bob out? He’s writing the history of the Lang Lang Football Club and he is seeking memorablia, information etc. Check out his post.

Round 10 – Preview: Time for some circle work

May 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Need some help with your footy tipping? Sal Ciardulli’s authorative thoughts and previews for the Round 10 matches are in for your consideration.

Knowing your drop kick from your screw punt: Wally Miller’s ‘Coaching the art of kicking’

May 24, 2019 by 25 Comments

South Australia’s quintessential 1963 kicking manual has been unearthed. What secrets does it hold?

Round 10 – Sir Doug Nicholls Round: How will your team fare?

May 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Another round of exciting footy matches in the Round 10 Sir Doug Nicholls Round this weekend.

Round 9 – North Melbourne v Sydney: Bigger Losers than Labor

May 23, 2019 by 9 Comments

Smokie argues that North’s loss last Saturday night in Hobart was even worse than that of the ALP in the federal election

Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Brooks’ double among New York rabble

May 23, 2019 by 2 Comments

Hamish Neal with his weekly golf report which features the US PGA win of Brooks Koepka and includes some strong views about New York’s golfing crowds.

Almanac (Post) Modern Life: Interpreting Likes

May 23, 2019 by 3 Comments

“What does it mean to like a post?” asks Edward P. Olsen. This piece on the nature and influence of social media takes the recent Folau-Ablett situation as its stimulus. It’s a piece in that fine tradition of ‘Thinking Out Loud’ as EPO tries to make sense of it all for his own understanding. Maybe others can offer some thoughts.

Almanac Photography: Why sport matters (Kids trying their hearts out).

May 22, 2019 by 7 Comments

Just a few things that sport offers, as captured by photographer Pierre Bradley at a recent Under 10 girls soccer match.

Almanac Teams: How good are these Scotts ?

May 22, 2019 by 15 Comments

How good is this team? Phil Dimitriadis captures the spirit of the moment.

Almanac Art: Kate Birrell – Street Rhythm exhibition

May 22, 2019 by 2 Comments

Kate Birrell’s exhibition of Melbourne urban life, Street Rhythm, has opened at Chapel Off Chapel. Pictures and details within.

2019 Federal election – a sport perspective

May 22, 2019 by 4 Comments

Sport may not have captured many headlines during the Federal election campaign, but Greg Blood thinks it came out a significant winner. He looks at the comparative policies and funding proposals of both parties.

Tom Boyd

May 22, 2019 by 7 Comments

Andrew Starkie looks at the football odyssey of Tom Boyd, from number one draft pick to retirement at age 23.

Bob Hawke, Brutalism and Banana Bread: Melbourne Trip 2019

May 22, 2019 by 14 Comments

Almanac lunches, Barrie Cassidy, the MCG and a selection of notable pubs: Mickey Randall and company take in the full Melbourne cultural experience, with nods to the departed Bob Hawke, and philosophical consideration of the nature of banana bread.

Fearless 2019 Round 9: Footy is a week to weak proposition – anything can happen

May 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment

If you want a concise wrap-up of AFL round 9 events, Fearless is your man.

Plenty of horses and beer at Casterton but where are the kelpies?

May 22, 2019 by 5 Comments

Roger Lowrey heads to the home of the kelpie, Casterton, by the Glenelg River where the famous jumps course features fences which are actually alive and growing. He meets locals and visitors all united in the love of a punt and an ale on Cup day.