Cricketing tours of India are well known for oppressive conditions and terrible pitches. Not to worry though, Peter Zitterschlager has the solution.
A short story based on Bruce Dawe’s “Drifters”
January 18, 2017 by 13 Comments
Mickey Randall finds the perfect inspiration for a story in “Drifters,” Bruce Dawe’s timeless poem.
Almanac Summer: Multi-tasking
January 17, 2017 by 3 Comments
Jamie ‘Igor’ Simmons with a little Summer inspired multi-tasking.
The death and births of ODIs
January 17, 2017 by 23 Comments
As T20 cricket continues to eclipse its 50-over cousin, Crankypete fondly remembers the first birth of ODI cricket.
Bold sporting predictions… for 2037
January 17, 2017 by 4 Comments
Twenty years have passed, and the world of sport has undergone a semi-revolution. Luckily, Hamish Neal is here to guide us through 2037’s sporting landscape.
Thanks from young Aidan
January 17, 2017 by 1 Comment
A short message to the Almanac community from Aidan Hammond. [I reckon Aidan might be nine years old – JTH]
Girls (and Boys) of Summer
January 17, 2017 by 4 Comments
Paddy Grindlay previews this year’s summer of football, with AFL Women’s taking centre stage. [Yes, summer of footy – Ed]
Almanac Music: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds live in Ballarat
January 16, 2017 by 7 Comments
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds made their return to the road in Ballarat on Sunday, as John Butler watched on.
Almanac Book Review: Mister Football reviews The Doggies Almanac at The Roar
January 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Well, we’d have to be happy with this review. Thanks Mister Football.
Blinds Deaf and Clueless. Four things you will never see?
January 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Don’t want to be adjudged out Timed Out, Handling the Ball, Hitting the Ball Twice or Obstructing the Field while batting? Local cricket umpire Phil Hill explains some of these lesser known Laws of Cricket.
Australia’s All-Rounder Obsession: The alternative options
January 13, 2017 by 10 Comments
The number six spot in the Australian Test side has undergone plenty of change. Scana weighs into the debate with a few alternative options for the position.
Cricket in Hell
January 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
P. Pete resurrects an old piece he wrote about cricket, first published in his book Viv Tufnell: the book before the sequel.
Tennis anyone?
January 13, 2017 by 11 Comments
Worried about the lack of interest at his local tennis club, Joeya shares his opinions and predictions for the upcoming Australian Open.
Women’s Footy: 25 players to watch out for in the inaugural season
January 13, 2017 by 3 Comments
With the women’s footy league starting up in a few weeks time Alex Docherty profiles 25 players we are going to see a lot of during this first season.
Almanac Film Review: SOLD
January 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Neil Drysdale reviews the confronting film SOLD which exposes human trafficking as a worldwide problem and an issue that governments have a responsibility to tackle individually and collectively.
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Chasing Edition
January 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal previews the exciting round 15 matches this weekend including the top four battle between Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Thomas and Matsuyama go 1-2 again, European Tour set to return for 2017
January 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal wraps up all of last week’s happenings on the golf circuit.
Almanac Soccer: Nine times zero equals 48. A look at Fifa’s World Cup decision
January 12, 2017 by 1 Comment
Hamish Neal analyses the move to have 48 countries play in the finals of the World Cup.
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