Daniel Saunders selects his Australian XI for the 1st Test. Do you agree with him?
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Almanac Cricket: Picking Australia’s Best Ashes XI
November 16, 2017 by 9 Comments
Almanac Teams: Great Number 4s
November 16, 2017 by 18 Comments
A cracking, attacking team of #4s from Phil Dimitriadis.
My life in music in the west by Mark Ferrie
November 16, 2017 by 1 Comment
In this extract from How the West was One, musician Mark Ferrie (Models, RocKwiz Orchestra) pays tribute to his friend, the late, great Ross Hannaford.
Bailey Wright Wright Wright
November 15, 2017 by 6 Comments
Few people had heard of Bailey Wright when the Almanac’s own talent scout John Green found him for Ange Postecoglou. Now Bailey will be a key defender on the world stage at Russia 2018. Congrats Bailey, Ange and JG – worth revisiting his prescient article. (2014 Intro – Bailey Wright can now take his place at the Socceroos training camp in Terrigal, but only because Preston North End’s promotion campaign is over, writes Lilywhites’ fan John Green. You may recall John’s visit to Preston and his interview with Bailey White over the Australian summer – Ed]
Another Bout of Sudden Death Sickness with the Socceroos
November 15, 2017 by 3 Comments
Declan Fay recalls a few classic World Cup qualifier moments – or half recalls them and half imagines them. But as you read this he is making his way to Sydney for the Honduras-Socceroos Sudden Death play off, the prospect of which has had an observable impact on his health. [Good to hear from you again. And you are Kennett-less in this case. JTH]
Fearless 2017 Finals Weeks Three and Four: The Best Four = The Last Four
November 15, 2017 by 2 Comments
Fearless summarises the last two weeks of the finals series.
VFLW – Hamilton Pride Game 17/06/2017
November 15, 2017 by 4 Comments
David Jacobson brings us the background to and action from the ‘Gay? That’s OK’ Pride game, held to show support for gay pride and promote acceptance in the football community. [It’s appropriate to reflect on this, on this historic day – Ed]
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Feng makes history for China, Grace wins ‘South Africa’s major’
November 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This week’s golf wrap from Hamish Neal has a Chinese influence as Shanshan Feng hits the Number 1 ranking.
Local Cricket – Thwack, Thwack, Thwack
November 15, 2017 by 1 Comment
Umpire John Gascoigne continues his account of action – dramatic, comical and mundane – on the cricket grounds of Melbourne.
Almanac Book Review – How the West was One: Memoirs of Melbourne’s Western Suburbs
November 15, 2017 by 1 Comment
Kerrie Soraghan, whose father grew up in “the Paris End” of Footscray, sees “How the West was One” as a celebration of many families’ stories, including her own.
The Almanac XI v Adelaide Lutheran: Thrust your name before the selectors
November 14, 2017 by 3 Comments
The honour of the Almanac is at stake.
Ashes entree: 55 years since the English tourists crushed Queensland Country
November 14, 2017 by 1 Comment
Pat White is a PhD student up in Townsville where the English play a warm-up match this week. He fills us in on international cricket played Up North.
Almanac Lunch – The Odd Friday Lunch with Phil Cleary (Nov 17)
November 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Phil Cleary has had an interesting life in footy, media, and politics. He is a fine wordsmith and is always a tremendous lunch guest. Join him this Friday with Perc at the North Fitzroy Arms.
Almanac Rugby League – Race for the Paul Barriere: Week 3, Tongan history in Hamilton, PNG win again
November 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal gives us an update on the Rugby League World Cup.
Neville ‘Rocky’ Roberts: Gun
November 14, 2017 by 71 Comments
In his latest ode to Redlegs greats, Rulebook turns his attention to Rocky Roberts and just how he got that nickname. [Do yourself a favour and block out the half hour before morning tea to read this – JTH]
Almanac Teams: Nelection Sightmare
November 13, 2017 by 22 Comments
Swish thinks he’s a smart feller with this squad of spoonerisees. Surely you can do better.
Almanac Book Review – How the West was One: Stories of Melbourne’s Western Suburbs.
November 13, 2017 by 5 Comments
Neil Anderson, who spent his early years in The West, reviews the How the West was One, which was launched on Nov 12 at the Yarraville Club.
How the West was One: Memoirs of Melbourne’s Western Suburbs (just released and launched)
November 13, 2017 by 3 Comments
Check out this terrific new collection of stories from people who grew up in the western suburbs. [This is an outline by one of the editors Karyn Howie, includes links to reviews.]
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