Almanac Teams: Debuts at Edgbaston, Headingley, Old Trafford and Trent Bridge (Part 2 – England)

Part 2 of Test cricket debutants at Edgbaston, Headingley, Old Trafford and Trent Bridge features players representing England.

Almanac Footy: Richmond 2025 Season Preview

Continuing his review of 2025 team lists, Micky McTigger runs his eye over the ever-rebuilding Richmond Tigers.

Almanac Books: ‘It’s in the Genes’ – Machine Team Siblings: Part 2 – The Colliers

Part 2 of an extract from Des Tobin’s book ‘It’s in the Genes: Australian Football Families’ features famous Collingwood FC brothers Harry and Albert ‘Leeter’ Collier part of the Collingwood’s ‘Machine Team’ of the 1920/30s.

Almanac Rugby League – RITV: Hope Statements – South Sydney 2025

After a disastrous day on the training paddock, South Sydney’s season is in tatters before it even gets started. Rabbit in the Vineyard looks for hope that, somehow, the season can be resurrected.

Almanac Rugby League: Countdown to Las Vegas

Just 10 days now until the 2025 NRL season kicks off in Las Vegas. What’s happening between now and then?

‘Wangaratta’s cavalcade of cycling stars (Part 2)…’ by KB Hill

KB Hill concludes his 2-part series on prominent cyclists from the Wangaratta region.

Almanac Soccer: English Premier League Matchweek 25 Highlights

Ollie Wade presents his English Premier League Matchweek 25 highlights in a week of the usual scored goals and drama.

Almanac Music: Random Thoughts on Covers

Inspired by recent posts about cover versions Peter Crossing presents some thoughts about his feelings regarding them.

Almanac Books: ‘It’s in the Genes’ – Machine Team Siblings: Part 1 – The Murphys

Part 1 of an extract from Des Tobin’s book ‘It’s in the Genes: Australian Football Families’ features famous Collingwood FC brothers Len and Frank Murphy part of the Collingwood’s ‘Machine Team’ of the 1920/30s.

Scared Footballers

The Barassi stare affected many footballers as Damian Balassone explains.

Almanac Music: This Legendary Mysterious Loudmouth Invisible Rock Singer Cowboy

Mickey and Claire are at The Wheaty in Adelaide for the Dave Graney and Clare Moore show. The vintage furniture at the pub brought back some childhood memories for Mickey.

Almanac Teams: Debuts at Edgbaston, Headingley, Old Trafford and Trent Bridge (Part 1 – Australia)

More Test debuts from Rodney Boyd, this is team one of a two-parter (lots of Tests against the old enemy!) that looks at the Australian side.

Almanac Soccer: That’s not a haddock, that’s a rainbow trout

Paul Harman gives us a bit of a Wimbledon update and shares some of Grimsby Town’s interesting history with the help of a lifelong local fan.

Almanac Footy: North Melbourne’s best 23 in 2025

Philip Mendes and Lucas Lewit-Mendes have run a fine-toothed comb over the Kangaroos list for 2025; headlined by some new experienced faces and building youth it looks like an improvement over 2024 is a distinct chance

Almanac Footy: Port Adelaide 2025 Season Preview

It’s time for Port Adelaide Power to come under the microscope of Micky McTigger .

Almanac Music: Favourite Cover Versions Part 4

With Part 4 Ian Wilson presents his final instalment of his ‘Favourite Cover Versions’ series.

Almanac Soccer: Pilgrims’ Final Progress

Merv Collins, born and bred in Tavistock near Plymouth in England, naturally followed the Plymouth Argyle FC and he was absolutely rapt with their win in their FA Cup round against Liverpool as he reports.

Almanac Film: Revisiting Teenage Angst

Ian Wilson was ‘totally obsessed’ with Led Zeppelin as a teenager. A film about their evolvement into the band they became was a must see for him as he reports in his review.

Almanac Poetry: ‘Less’ – Tommy Mallet

Reflecting the diminishment of time.

Almanac Horse Racing: Way Out West

Dandy Andy continues his take on the main races this weekend. Both city and country meetings feature in his coverage.