Sal casts his discerning eye over The Caulfield Cup day field and makes his recommendations for punters.
What’s in the WAFL 2018 by Les Everett
October 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
Les Everett looks at some of the possible AFL Draft picks from this year’s WAFL.
Almanac Golf: New independent golf journals/magazines – Best/funniest podcast ever
October 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
Golfing tragic, Peter B, has come acoss some new independent golf journals and podcasts he thoroughly recommends for the enjoyment of all Almanackers.
Almanac Lunches – The Odd Friday Lunch: Graham “Smokey” Dawson 19th October
October 18, 2018 by 1 Comment
The next Odd Friday Lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms will be on Friday 19th October with well known broadcaster Graham “Smokey” Dawson.
A day in the life of Australian cricket
October 18, 2018 by 4 Comments
17 October 2018 – just another day in the life of Australian cricket. What did it tell us? Here are a few thoughts.
Almanac Rugby League – the final Test
October 18, 2018 by 2 Comments
The rugby league season finally ends this weekend with the clash between Australia and Tonga. Here’s our preview.
Almanac Cricket: an Enigmatic Eleven – a team of puzzles trying to find a common solution
October 18, 2018 by 12 Comments
A long rain break at the Gabba yesterday gave father and son time to pick an Australian team of enigmas. There were many names from which to choose.
Almanac Art and Footy History: Richmond v Footscray, Punt Road, 1904
October 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
DJ Williams has painted a scene from the Richmond v Footscray clash at Punt Road in 1904. The piece is augmented with his words about the early rivalry of Richmond and Footscray and also gives an account of a very exciting match.
Sport as Entertainment – Introduction
October 18, 2018 by 4 Comments
Sport is increasingly marketed as an entertainment product. Is this necessarily a bad thing? Or is it merely a reflection of a changing society? Stainless introduces a series of articles which will interrogate the notion of sport as entertainment.
Almanac Review: Time and Space, and Footballistics
October 18, 2018 by 6 Comments
Ken Haley has read these two books very closely as this very entertaining and instructive review suggests.
Almanac Footy History: The Zedders, ES&A and the emergence of Albert Park FC
October 18, 2018 by 4 Comments
Grade 11 student Anna Pavlou follows on from her first piece about workplace footy in Melbourne with a look at a team which emerged from the footy teams of two banks, the ANZ Zedders and ES&A which these days has become Albert Park FC. Anna was encouraged to undertake this primary and secondary research and complete this substantial history by Almanac supporter Peter Stirk.
New Triathlon Code – Kick, Run and Cycle
October 17, 2018 by 4 Comments
Our Kyoto correspondent Yoshi has been trying out alternatives to the usual triathlon configuration. Like a true Almanacker, his footy, and a copy of The Women’s Footy Almanac, never left his side.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Leishman’s win in Malaysia, Pepperell aces Walton Heath.
October 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This week’s golf wrap is highlighted by another tour victory for Warrnambool’s own Marc Leishman.
Almanac Cricket – 2nd Test, Pakistan v Australia at Abu Dhabi
October 17, 2018 by 8 Comments
Another test in the balance. Catch up on the overnight scores, and leave a comment if you wish.
Almanac Music – Aussie album review: INXS “Shabooh Shoobah”
October 16, 2018 by 9 Comments
Smokie returns to share the seventh in his occasional series of Australian album reviews- this time “Shabooh Shoobah” by INXS.
“Veteran’s moment in the sun” by KB Hill
October 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill has a story to tell about Noel ‘Bully’ Wise, noted as a tough, determined player in the Ovens and King league, recently awarded life membership at Wangaratta.
ANFC Carnival: Adelaide 1969
October 16, 2018 by 25 Comments
Swish Schwerdt looks at the 1969 Australian National Football Council Championship in Adelaide through the medium of a program. You’ll see. [Great piece – JTH]
AFL Trades: What’s happened so far
October 16, 2018 by 5 Comments
Here’s the list of AFL trades to October 15.
Sport as Entertainment – 2. Professionalism and Commercialisation of Sport
Stainless examines the development of mass spectator sport from its roots in the late 19th century when most of the games and competitions we know today were being codified and organised. Clubs and stadia sprung up, fuelling the growth of sports with huge spectator appeal.