In Adelaide’s innovative suburb of Colonel Light Gardens, a new cafe has opened up. It serves Sri Lankan food. It’s owned by the Mendis family. Michael Sexton tells this tale of food and cricket.
Almanac Cricket (and Food): Finding Duleep Mendis in Colonel Light’s Cafe
October 29, 2016 by 7 Comments
Almanac Racing: It’s now or never
October 28, 2016 by 20 Comments
Bare your molars punters. This is it. A great Derby Day card kicks off the big week at Flemington…and it’s more fun when you’re winning. Tips please!
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Derby Day Preview
October 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli previews Christmas for turf enthusiasts: Derby Day at Flemington. Enjoy a Sacred Elixir or two, he suggests.
Almanac Cricket: An Australian WACA XI
October 28, 2016 by 9 Comments
Dave Brown looks at the numbers, and some other things, to pick an Australian XI for the WACA test
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Picks Edition
October 28, 2016 by 2 Comments
So, Yoshi (not our Yoshi) has finally and predictably picked a team. What impact will that have on Round 4 of the A-League? Ok, none, but can Hamish Neal finally get a bet right?
Confirming VRC Handicapper Greg Carpenter, trainer Robbie Griffiths and Andy Gemmell will join us at the Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch
October 27, 2016 by 2 Comments
Magnificent news for lunch fans. VRC Handicapper Greg Carpenter, Robbie Griffiths and Andy Gemmell have confirmed they will join us for lunch on Cup Eve at the North Fitzroy Arms. RSVP now.
Almanac Cricket (Tom Wills Society): Clay Pipes or Half Pipes?
October 27, 2016 by 15 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis explains why Bood from Croxton Cricket Club and Tom Wills are more than likely to be kindred spirits.
Grand Final 2016 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Typical
October 27, 2016 by 5 Comments
On tour with his band in the US, Penk Etham, sadly couldn’t make it back to Melbourne to see his beloved Bulldogs win the flag. A cracking night was had, post gig, in a Memphis bar watching the game. The glorious, beautiful confusion of your team winning. (Wonderful debut for The Almanac Penk, welcome! – Ed)
Almanac Music: “Maintain the rage”. Thoughts on Bob Dylan.
October 27, 2016 by 3 Comments
Bob Dylan has influenced a generation with his music and words, Charlie Wells was no different and pens his thoughts on the Nobel Laureate.
Is the AFL losing touch with our most important audience, the community?
October 26, 2016 by 12 Comments
The 6 goal star of Norwood’s 1982 SANFL flag win, Rick Neagle, feels the AFL does not engage with its core grass roots level, a level that is gradually eroding away.
Almanac Classic Cricket Writing: Arthur Mailey’s Opposing my Hero from 10 for 66 and all that
October 26, 2016 by 6 Comments
A.A. Mailey on bowling to Victor Trumper. This is a deadset classic.
What Jobe Watson should tell the AFL Commission in his submission
October 26, 2016 by 3 Comments
DaveP thinks he’s Jobe Watson and presents his case to the AFL Commission as to why he should keep the 2012 Brownlow Medal.
The 2016 ‘Brought to you by’ Cup
October 26, 2016 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill presents his summer playlist.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Lee wins third title and Thomas defends crown in Malaysia
October 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal updates his weekly wrap of all things golf.
Almanac Cricket: Blind, Deaf and Clueless and Cricketless
October 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
No cricket this weekend, but Phil Hill still manages to come up with the (botanical) goods.
Almanac Cricket: What do you make of the Brett Geeves article?
October 25, 2016 by 12 Comments
Brett Geeves has had a bit to say about the culture of the Australian cricket side. Your thoughts?
Almanac Cricket – One Crowded Summer: T20 is king
October 25, 2016 by 8 Comments
We all know that T20 is king. When it comes to scheduling, actions speak louder than words – but what does this mean for competing forms of “cricket”? David Wilson’s reading of the schedule shows that interesting complications are just around the corner.
St Kilda Banner for Round 1, 2017
October 25, 2016 by 4 Comments
From furthest Japan, Yoshi hears David Schwarz complaining that the Dees v Saints Round 1 2017 fixture is scheduled at Docklands. Yoshi has a suggestion.
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