Why is it we stuff ourselves every Christmas Day? Citrus Bob ponders this question as he heads to the cricket on day 1 at the G before watching a sedate day’s play on a lifeless deck.
“I can’t wait to see us bowl, Dad”
December 26, 2018 by 1 Comment
The love of Test cricket, in fact all forms of cricket by his young son has been a joy to behold for Edward P Olsen as he explains.
A team that flew the coop, soaring high in the sky
December 22, 2018 by 18 Comments
Glen has called upon our fair feathered friends to come up with a footy team of an avian theme. Have any flown the coop and missed the team?
Almanac Pro-running: Paul Young’s (epic) 2018 Bay Sheffield Form Guide
December 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
This epic tome conveys the form of every nominee for this year’s time-honoured Bay Sheffield at Colley Reserve, Glenelg. It’s worth the read just for Paul Young’s similes regarding the chances of the battlers. [A mighty effort from this trainer – JTH]
Harry Simington: Roaring Lion to kick goals and Rising Sun to be drafted
December 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
During an Osaka Dingoes training session, Yoshi met and interviewed Harry Simington, then Gold Coast Suns Academy player, who dreams of being recruited by an AFL club.
Almanac Cricket – Interview with Jason Sangha
December 21, 2018 by 1 Comment
Following Jason Sangha’s thrilling burst onto the Australian domestic cricket scene, Sean Mortell asked the former Australian Under-19 captain and current New South Wales player what it was like to break through and begin to make a name for himself in the cricketing world.
A Santa Sighting and the Tiger Train
December 21, 2018 by 4 Comments
Guess who Kate Birrell saw last night as she sat at the railway crossing in Glenhuntly Road waiting patiently for the Long Island steel train to pass? In her rear view mirror she spotted Santa in his bright red suit. He was cursing away at the incessant ding dinging and the outrageous length of time it was taking for the train’s fifty-five empty steel coil wagons to pass.
Almanac Cricket- Back to the Tests
December 20, 2018 by 11 Comments
Les Everett explains his return to watching Test cricket live.
Almanac Basketball: Collingwood Wildbeasts meet some stars on their US tour.
December 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Steve Earl with a quick update on the Collingwood Wildbeasts’ trip to the US where they’ve rubbed shoulders with some legendary American sporting figures.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 12: Drafting predators
December 20, 2018 by 6 Comments
A bit of John Lennon, a bit of Michael Clarke, a bit of IVA Richards and some theories of McGilchrist and Panksepp all make this piece, on predators and prey, in a sporting context, much food for thought.
Almanac Art: Nick Howson
December 19, 2018 by 5 Comments
Nick Howson’s paintings are held in prominent Australian collections. His art is best known for its sporting and historical themes. Check out some of Nick’s art here.
‘Fired by passion…..’ – by Simone Kerwin, courtesy of KB Hill
December 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recently invited Simone Kerwin to tell the tale of Wangaratta’s Julian Corboy, master farrier.
Almanac (Footy) Memoir: The day I met Captain Blood
December 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
Murray Walding comes from a Richmond family. This is his story of meeting Jack Dyer. [Brilliant atmospheric description – Ed]
Australia v India – Perth, Day 5: The Australians mop up
December 18, 2018 by 8 Comments
Bob Utber enjoys his stroll to The ARK and then watches Australia tidy up the Indian innings for a fine victory.
Pub Review: The Cumberland, Glanville
December 18, 2018 by 3 Comments
So, if you’ve a raging thirst, or you want to hear one, then this pub is right there. And, should you wish, you can catch a train. Mickey Randall reviews The Cumberland Hotel in Glanville.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v India Test series: Thank god we met Kohli!
December 18, 2018 by 10 Comments
After a day of escalating inter-team on-field antics, things could be, and were, worse
Australia v India – Perth, Day 4: “It’s all happening!”
December 17, 2018 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob reports on another enthralling day of Test cricket as the Aussies edge closer to victory over India.
Almanac Football – Most Improved and Most Dedicated for the Osaka Dingoes
The AFL’s keenest Japanese fan, Yoshi, tells us about his first year with the code – and how he came up trumps at the Osaka Dingoes’ end of season awards. Well done, Yoshi, and congratulations from all at The Almanac.