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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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According to Kevin Densley, this week’s (previously unpublished) poem ‘riffs off some lines in Sylvia Plath’s poem ‘Lorelei’, based upon a Rhine River siren of German mythology’.
Almanac Footy: Gold Coast 2025 Season Preview
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Gold Coast Suns come under the microscope as Micky McTigger continues his series on 2025 team lists.
Almanac Tennis – 1975 Australian Open: Jimbo v Newk, a Cult Classic
January 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
As the 2025 Australian Open begins, Michael Sexton revisits the classic 1975 Jimmy Connors v John Newcombe men’s final.
Almanac Life: Old Dog, the kid, a footy, the roof!
January 10, 2025 by 2 Comments
A small piece from Old Dog about kicking the footy with the kid when the obvious happens.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Style Potpourri
January 10, 2025 by 11 Comments
Another cracking instalment of Karl Dubravs ‘Dylan Cover Songs’ series, this time more Aussie recordings with a couple of hidden treasures discovered by Karl.
NFL Week 18 – The Kneecaps Cup
January 9, 2025 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill is pumped and the Detroit Lions are firing. Is a Super Bowl appearance, just a month away now, becoming more likely?
Almanac Cricket: René Magritte and Jasprit and the young pup in the wake of the BGT
January 9, 2025 by 6 Comments
Peter Crossing finds a link between Rene Magritte, surrealism and Jasprit Bumrah. But the great series between Australia and India was not without its issues.
Almanac Cricket – Fifth Test: That was quick by Les Everett
January 9, 2025 by 2 Comments
Les Everett was out looking for abandoned cricket pitches as the Sydney Test evolved on a bowler friendly track at the SCG.
Almanac Music: Vale Peter Yarrow
January 9, 2025 by 5 Comments
Peter Yarrow of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary has died from bladder cancer at the age of 86.
Almanac Music: Vale – Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame.
January 8, 2025 by 5 Comments
As the music icons of the 60s age, it is only a matter of time before they pass away. One such icon passed away on Tuesday – Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul and Mary.
Almanac Pubs: Beachside Mystery Pub bans thongs!
January 7, 2025 by 12 Comments
After being refused admittance at the intended ‘Mystery Pub’ because Mickey’s wearing thongs, Mickey, Claire and friends hastily convene at another mystery pub.
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