It’s the GABBATOIR and by late-afternoon on the first day, it will be a cauldron of fire, according to Pat White.
The Ashes 2017/18 – First Test, The Gabba: Call For Writers
November 22, 2017 by 9 Comments
Calling all writers for the Gabba Test. Pick a day to cover; let’s cover this first Ashes Test in the true Almanac spirit.
Ashes Preview: Ashes Before the Fire?
November 22, 2017 by 14 Comments
Test cricket is back, and even if, according to John Butler, two mediocre teams face off in a contest always laden with historic baggage, it is still important to the psyche of both nations. The end result will have huge consequence to the careers of many, both on and off the field reports John.
BRADMAN – The 6,996th career Appreciation ever written
November 22, 2017 by 2 Comments
How good was Don Bradman? Greig Norman has compiled this detailed series of comparisons.
Kevin Sheehan’s Top 40 2017 AFL Draft Prospects
November 22, 2017 by 2 Comments
In preparation for this Friday’s Draft, the AFL has provided us with profiles of Kevin Sheehan’s top 40 prospects.
Almanac Book Review – How the West was One
November 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
Blow-in Vin Maskell (who has only lived in the west since 1986) reviews the wonderful new collection of memoirs about growing up in the Melbourne’s Western Suburbs. How the West was One is a lovable book.
Almanac Rugby League: Race for the Paul Barriere, Week 4 – Kiwis out, Women’s event kicks off
November 20, 2017 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal runs us through the semi-finalists for the Rugby League World Cup, and the opening stages of the women’s tournament, which is also underway!
Confessions of an AFL talent spy
November 20, 2017 by 4 Comments
Les starts off draft week with this run down of the WAFL players who could feature on Friday.
Yoshi in Melbourne: All-in-One City Tour organised by Freddy’s Bike Tour
November 20, 2017 by 3 Comments
Yoshi certainly kept busy while in Melbourne. Here he tells the story of the historical tour he did on Freddy’s Tour.
Almanac Racing – Dunkeld: Pat Scala’s superb photo from Cup Day, 2017
November 19, 2017 by 4 Comments
A superb photo. Thanks to Pat Scala and Racing Photos.
Almanac Racing: On the Pace @ Yea
November 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Glen and Maryanne head to the Yea Picnics and follow leading hoop Courtney Pace. With the storm brewing they needed to get out, and to get out. But, as always, a great day was had by all.
Almanac Teams: Permanent Fixtures
November 18, 2017 by 18 Comments
Swish found this when stalking some of Adelaide’s famed hair-dressing legends recently. What does it all mean?
The importance of story-telling seems to grow: Dirty dancing
November 17, 2017 by 10 Comments
David Wilson shares some recent observations on the importance of stories – in sport, politics, human existence. In all fields, the need remains to sort the stories that make sense from those that do not.
Driving with Jacqui: an afternoon with Senator Lambie
November 17, 2017 by 11 Comments
It has been interesting to observe the level and warmth of support for Jacqui Lambie in recent days. This piece, by Deakin University student gives an indication as to why. No matter what your political views, this was a terrific thing to do with (and for) a keen student. (First published in September, 2017)
Dana Morse is studying a Bachelor of Communications (Media) at Deakin University in Melbourne. From Tasmania, she recently spent time with Senator Jacqui Lambie and compiled this feature.
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