It’s one of the biggest events on the December calendar – Test cricket at the MCG. Rodney Boyd continues his teams of location-based debuts at this modern day colosseum of the southern hemisphere.
On William Hogarth’s The Graham Children (1742)
December 23, 2024 by 2 Comments
This week’s poem by Kevin Densley concerns a group portrait of children by English painter William Hogarth. KD states: ‘This ekphrastic poem mainly deals with happiness and melancholy, the inevitable passing of time, and children and pets. ‘
Mystery Pub: Home of the $5 Schnitzel*
December 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
That’s good schnitzel shopping – I believe. Mickey and Claire wander over to the Woodville Hotel where they observe Sunday afternoon for an hour or so. [Contains harsh words about sour cream and chilli sauce – Ed]
Almanac Footy: Collingwood 2025 Season Preview
December 23, 2024 by 2 Comments
Micky McTigger continues to assess the team lists for season 2025. This week it’s Collingwood in the spotlight.
Almanac Music: So you’re overseas and suddenly …. (Part 3)
December 23, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson continues his songs to remember home by for Aussies travelling overseas with Part 3 this week.
Another Photo Quiz: Name these three sportsmen
December 22, 2024 by 5 Comments
Three fine chaps. Can you name them?
Give someone close to you a 2025 Footy Almanac membership for Christmas!
December 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Give someone you love a 2025 Almanac Membership this Christmas and introduce them to the world of the Almanac and its squad of colourful members (or is it a colourful squad of members?)
Almanac Cricket – Third Test: Six long wet days
December 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
Les Everett gives a potted summary of the Third Test which was always about the rain.
Vale Michael Leunig 1945-2024
December 20, 2024 by 9 Comments
Ian Wilson pays tribute to the late artist Michael Leunig, whose art left its mark on Ian’s life in more ways than one.
Earthquake in Port Vila, Vanuatu – How you can help
December 20, 2024 by 1 Comment
A message from editor Jarrod Landells on the impact of the Vanuatu earthquake and how you can lend a hand.
Almanac Footy: Essendon 2025 Season Preview
December 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Micky McTigger’s preview of the 2025 AFL lists continues with a look at Essendon’s prospects.
Almanac Pubs: Grace Mackenzie’s third pub, the All Nations in Richmond
December 20, 2024 by 8 Comments
Grace Mackenzie completes her three-part series on ‘my favourite pubs’ with her take on the All Nations Hotel in Richmond. This is a delightful amalgam of personal experience and the history and life of a great pub. [Love it Grace – JTH]
Almanac Music: ‘I Can See You, Your Brown Skin Shining in the Sun’: Songs Connected to the Beach
December 20, 2024 by 69 Comments
This week’s theme in KD’s epic series about popular song is songs connected to the beach – and they don’t have to be specifically ‘summer songs’, either. As usual, readers’ input is most welcome.
Almanac Poetry Reviews: High praise for Kevin Densley
December 19, 2024 by 6 Comments
Footy Almanac mainstay, Kevin Densley, who picks up stacks of Brownlow votes each season, has received a super review for his poetry collection ‘Please Feed the Macaws…I’m Feeling too Indolent’.
RITV Summer Series: Nina Kennedy – RITV Performance of the Year 2024
December 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
RITV continues his Summer Series with his award for Performance of the Year.
NFL Week 15 – The Carlton Davis III Cup
December 19, 2024 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill updates us on his takeover of the Jacksonville Jaguars – it’s no easy task when there’s a quarter of a billion bucks on the line! At least Perky Girl seems to be enjoying herself.
Almanac AFLW Draft: Congratulations Sarah Poustie
December 19, 2024 by 2 Comments
Great to see Sarah Poustie, daughter of Almanac members Mark and Nicole, was snapped up at Pick 25 in the AFLW Draft. {Congrats Family Poustie – JTH]
The Almanac Team – Maz and Dermie of Diskman: Cats and KISS
December 19, 2024 by 2 Comments
Dermie and Maz of Diskmandotnet have looked after all of the Almanac’s website needs for over a decade. So, who are they? [Thanks for another excellent year Dermie and Maz – JTH]
More gold from Nanna’s: A photo – name these two sporting legends
December 18, 2024 by 19 Comments
John Harms has been making lots of interesting discoveries while going through boxes of photos and papers from Nanna’s place (his late Mum, Fay). Who are the two sportsmen in this pic?
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