The devastating news came through this morning of the passing of Barrie Robran MBE, one of South Australia’s finest ever people, let alone sportspersons. The Whyalla lad was a humble champion from the beginning reports Swish Schwerdt.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 10: 1972 – 1973
July 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
David ‘Dick’ Turpin is a Brisbane friend of Almanacker Allan Barden. During the late 60s early 70s David spent a few years working in Woomera when it was quite a thriving community. David has researched and written a history of footy in Woomera from the years 1948 to 1992. The Footy Almanac will publish David’s [Read more]
Almanac Cricket: Eighteen Summers at the Top – Teachers in SACA A Grade District Cricket
July 16, 2025 by 10 Comments
Graham Lewis has spent months compiling the history of a rather unusual and unlikely Australian cricket club. Student Teacher and Teachers College Cricket Club played top level District cricket in the SACA A Grade competition for two decades. This is Graham’s story of this remarkable club.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 11 – Tarrawingee to Eldorado: In Search of El Dorado
July 16, 2025 by 3 Comments
Some gold fossicking, drinking a ‘superb Durif, crossing paths with bushrangers, and a beer in Victoria’s smallest pub are all part of Peter Clark’s ride from Tarawingee to Eldorado. And some footy history as well.
Almanac Footy: Football Jargon (Part 2)
July 15, 2025 by 4 Comments
Philip Peel delves further into footy commentary and reportage to define and analyse more of the jargon used in the footy world today.
Round 19 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, where, and when
July 15, 2025 by 1 Comment
Check out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 19 of AFL Footy Season 2025.
Almanac Music: ‘100 x 100, 1954 – 1977’; The Top Ten
July 15, 2025 by 9 Comments
Who made the hub of the wheel, 1954-1977? Here it is! Earl O’Neill’s Top 10 songs from the years 1954 – 1977.
Almanac Music: Hamoris Lian Timor – Concert Tour
July 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Hamoris Lian Timor cultural showcase is taking place at a number of centres around Victoria in August, and in Sydney and Darwin as well.
Almanac Poetry: In Response to W.B. Yeats
July 14, 2025 by 4 Comments
Returning to his regular Monday poetry spot after a brief break due to family bereavement, KD puts forward a poem that plays humorously off the well-known poem by W.B. Yeats, ‘Among School Children’, which questions the difference between the dancer and the dance. [Glad to see you back on the tools – Ed.]
Almanac Teams: Alliterative All-Stars
July 14, 2025 by 11 Comments
Rodney Boyd has a new side to share; if you love a bit of syntax symetry and a touch of upwardly generational nepotism, you’ll enjoy this one.
Dramatic Asthmatic
July 14, 2025 by 10 Comments
A poem about allergies from Damian Balassone. [With winter here we reprise Damian’s poem from last year -Ed]
Almanac Footy: Sel Murray – North Melbourne’s super boot
July 14, 2025 by 5 Comments
The North Melbourne FC recently celebrated its 100th Anniversary in the VFL/AFL. Roger highlights the playing career of one of the Kangas great champions, full-forward Sel Murray in an in-depth and enlightening tribute.
Almanac Horseracing: It seemed like a good idea at the time – travels with the horse (Part 2)
July 13, 2025 by 6 Comments
Roger Lowrey and John Craven love their filly Briseis Eclipse and were willing to complete the eight-hour round trip to Warracknabeal to see her go round in the opening maiden. The sandwiches were noteworthy. The filly was at least honest andis not far away from a wine (by all reports).
Adelaide University Blacks FC: Two Greys catch-ups – Melbourne (lunch) and Sydney (dinner)
July 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Adelaide University Blacks FC Grey members are catching up in Sydney and Melbourne shortly. All welcome.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 18 Review / Round 19 Preview
July 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood will look to make amends after their Round 18 loss to Gold Coast in their upcoming Round 19 clash against Fremantle reports Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025.
Almanac Lunch: With special guest Kelvin Templeton (July 25) – JUST A FEW SPOTS LEFT
July 11, 2025 by 3 Comments
Apart from playing footy (and winning a Brownlow), Kelvin Templeton has turned his hand to a many things. In recent times, he’s developed the enthusiasm he has for the written word. His novel ‘Collision’ will be published later this year. Join us for what is sure to be an entertaining and interesting lunch with Kelvin on July 25. All welcome.
Round 18 – Sal’s Preview: State of the Nation
July 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal is back home from Origin in Sydney just in time to preview Round 18.
Almanac Life: The Whitburn Coincidence
July 10, 2025 by 4 Comments
Talk about coincidences – an old cricket photo, a funeral in Perth, the musical ‘Hamilton’, the Whitburn Cricket Club in the UK, and more are linked together as explained by John Gordon.
State of Origin 3: A Queensland gathering at the Tanunda Club (Part 1)
July 10, 2025 by 5 Comments
A dozen or so Queenslanders walk into a bar…A pensive, then happy, then raucous lot.
NRL Round 18 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Bring on the bye
July 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has never coached a team to the wooden spoon but he’ll be doing well to keep the Bunnies off the bottom over the next couple of months says RITV. And he wonders why the club would add a complication to the situation.
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