On a recent visit to Belfast Rick Kane wrestled with his heritage and the Irish troubles. Then, in a lttle bar called Fibber Magee’s, he heard a song that ‘married the personal to the political, the blood of resistance to the marrow of love’.
Allan Border’s Form Slump
December 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A little poemsy from Damian Balassone.
Celia Tran, Western Chances and How the West was One
December 4, 2017 by 1 Comment
Celia Tran is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees. She was recently appointed to the board of Western Chances. She spoke at the recent Western Chances Awards ceremony. This is her speech.
Almanac Rugby League – Race for the Paul Barriere: Week 6, Australian double as England go close in classic men’s final
December 4, 2017 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal looks at the men’s and women’s RLWC Finals. Both were tight affairs which ended in success for the Jillaroos and the Kangaroos.
The Ashes – Second Test, Day 2: Shaun’s Big Day Out
December 4, 2017 by 20 Comments
England may be trying to huff and puff but the Australian house has not blown down – in fact it remains rock solid thanks to the patient innings of Shaun Marsh and support of the middle to lower order. John Butler makes some astute observations about conditions and attitudes.
The Ashes – Second Test, Day 2: The Home of Cricket?
December 3, 2017 by 7 Comments
After putting the Adelaide Oval bandwagon in its place, Citrus Bob Utber promptly files his Day 2 report, filled with accuracy and wisdom.
Importance of open communication
December 3, 2017 by 2 Comments
Yoshi discusses the value of open and frank communication.
Wednesday Night Book Club: Yellow and Black
December 3, 2017 by 4 Comments
Andy Fuller went to a recent event featuring Konrad Marshall, Caroline Wilson and Geoff Slattery who were discussing Konrad’s book Yellow and Black. Konrad spent a season (and little more) with the club and had terrific access. Here Andy reports on the night.
The Ashes – Second Test, Day 1: Lined Up
December 2, 2017 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber’s Day 1 report from Adelaide is out in time for the visitors to read before their curfew is up.
Book Launch: An Eye on Cricket by Gideon Haigh (Dec 12)
December 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
We’re calling it The Week of Book Launches. All welcome at Gideon’s launch on Dec 12 at the Yarras (Como Park clubhouse), and then the next night is The Tigers’ Almanac 2017 launch at the North Fitzroy Arms
The Ashes: Forget England; Australian cricket culture is rubbish (Come gather ‘round people)
December 2, 2017 by 20 Comments
David Wilson with his thoughtful take on Australian cricket “culture”.
Raving Rulebook No 11
December 1, 2017 by 12 Comments
The ECB will be on the back foot after Rulebook’s bake this week. Plus his considered opinions on the Ashes so far, soccer ball kids, Crow’s drafting and Chadd. (And a surprising musical backdrop)
In Vino Veritas
December 1, 2017 by 3 Comments
Opening an old bottle of wine turns out to be a perfect analogy for Richmond’s 2017 season
Almanac Teams: The ultimate Adelaide Oval Ashes performers
December 1, 2017 by 19 Comments
Dave Brown lines up the best Ashes performances at Adelaide Oval. Who knew England had so many left arm finger spinners? And what is the correct number of Arthurs for an Australian team?
The Ten Commandments for average cricketers
December 1, 2017 by 3 Comments
His children having caught the cricket bug, Craig Dodson draws upon years of experience to dispense some wise advice on cricket, dating and life in general
Viv on “being in the zone”
December 1, 2017 by 8 Comments
Viv Tufnell is a Tassie cricketer in an alternate Sheffield Shield universe. He lies, makes excuses and eeks runs at a 28.3 strike rate, while all the while being very much an a@#*hole. Punxsutawney Pete, with tongue firmly in cheek, presents Viv’s interview with Rick Havill about “being in the zone”.
The ’69 State Schoolboys’ Football Competition – Adidas
November 30, 2017 by 7 Comments
Peter Thomas recently contacted the Footy Almanac in response to a story about Adelaide Sports Stores. We found that he has a wealth of stories gleaned from his days as an Adidas rep.
Here’s his first one, with a Western Australian flavour. Welcome Peter.
Almanac Teams – Super 6s: Standing on the Shoulders of a Giant
November 30, 2017 by 30 Comments
The number 6 has special significance to Phil Dimitriadis, thanks to his beloved brother Tim.
Australia v Iran 1997: What happens when a sport bets the house and loses
November 29, 2017 by 9 Comments
As the 17th anniversary of Australia v Iran ticks by, Vaughan Menlove shares his memories of that World Cup qualifier at the MCG. He remains haunted. [And with a debt to pay…? – Ed] [First published Nov 29 2014, reprised Nov 29, 2o17]
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