The Footy Almanac

Almanac Teams: Debut Tests in Pakistan/United Arab Emirates/Lord’s

January 20, 2025 by Rodney 5 Comments

From India to Pakistan (with diversions to the UAE and UK along the way), Rodney Boyd has collated two sides of men’s Test cricketers who debuted while Australia was on tour.

Almanac Poetry: Definition

January 20, 2025 by Kevin Densley Leave a Comment

Kevin Densley describes this week’s poem as ‘an acidly humorous take on rivalry in the literary world’.

Cameron Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: He’s back!

January 20, 2025 by Almanac Admin 1 Comment

After a health glitch over the festive season, Cameron Hooke is back to get the Collingwood bandwagon rolling for Season 2025!

Almanac (Film) Reviews: The Beginnings of an Immortal

January 20, 2025 by [email protected] 7 Comments

Ian Wilson has had mixed fortunes when taking in several films recently, ranging all the way from a masterpiece via a faithful reproduction and a joyful animation to an absolute stinker!

Almanac Footy: GWS 2025 Season Preview

January 20, 2025 by Micky McTigger 2 Comments

Mickey McTigger takes a look at GWS.

Almanac Footy: Close to a perfect season – North Melbourne Football Club’s outstanding 1998

January 18, 2025 by pmendes 2 Comments

After the demise of the Fitzroy FC Philip Mendes decided to follow North Melbourne. Philip presents an in-depth review of North Melbourne’s 1998 AFL season when they finished runners-up to premiers Adelaide.

Almanac Soccer: English Premier League – Matchweek 21 Highlights

January 17, 2025 by OllieW Leave a Comment

Ollie Wade recaps all the highlights from the English Premier League of match week 21.

Almanac Swimming: More Lorne Pier to Pub – Shark bait!

January 17, 2025 by Colin Ritchie 1 Comment

Col Ritchie remembers the time he and his mate Tony Forbes were shark bait during a swim at Lorne.

NFL Week 19 – The Hendon Hooker Cup

January 16, 2025 by Earl O'Neill 2 Comments

It’s not all smooth sailing for Earl O’Neill as he tries to put together ‘a team that local folks will be proud of, a team that will keep on battling, no matter the scoreboard or standings’. But, he concedes, it could be worse!

‘Excuse me, Fellahs,…’ by Simone Kerwin

January 16, 2025 by Almanac Admin 2 Comments

Simone Kerwin is a guest writer on KB Hill’s blog ‘On Reflection’. She offers a poignant tale of a player from the old days who is inspired by a pair of old cricket gloves.

Almanac Footy: Footy Mysteries I Have Been Unable To Resolve

January 15, 2025 by Richard Griffiths 8 Comments

Richard Griffiths is confounded by a number of ‘footy mysteries’ he has been unable to resolve and seeks the help of Almanackers to find the answers to his questions.

Almanac Cricket: ACS – Women’s Ashes Summer Brunch

January 14, 2025 by Keiran Croker Leave a Comment

‘Women’s Ashes Summer Brunch’ is the upcoming function presented by The Australian Cricket Society, and you are invited.

Almanac (Club) Cricket: A match for the ages

January 14, 2025 by Almanac Admin 2 Comments

Adelaide Lutheran Cricket Club play in the suburban Adelaide competition. They have just played in a match which will be remembered for a long time. Skipper Parth Gohil reports.

Almanac Swimming: Lorne Pier to Pub 2025 – Number 26!

January 14, 2025 by Colin Ritchie 15 Comments

Col Ritchie completes his 26th finish in the Lorne Pier to Pub ocean swim and presents his account of the 2025 swim.

Almanac Sport: A big year for Australian international sports

January 13, 2025 by Tony Dosen Leave a Comment

Are you ready for sport at its international peak? Tony Dosen clearly is as he outlines the biggest events and names set to light up 2025.

Almanac Teams: Test Debutants in India

January 13, 2025 by Rodney 2 Comments

After his jaunt around major Australian venues, Rodney Boyd turns his attention overseas for Test debuts – first stop, India.

Almanac Poetry: Variations on Some Lines from Sylvia Plath’s ‘Lorelei’

January 13, 2025 by Kevin Densley 2 Comments

According to Kevin Densley, this week’s (previously unpublished) poem ‘riffs off some lines in Sylvia Plath’s poem ‘Lorelei’, based upon a Rhine River siren of German mythology’.