Dips offers his take on the body types of various sportspeople as he recounts the last day of the Boxing Day Test.
Almanac Cinema: The Evolution Of Robbie Williams
January 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson has been to the cinema and presents his thoughts on a couple of films he saw, ‘Betterman’, and ‘Anora’.
Almanac Music : Top Albums of 2024
December 31, 2024 by 9 Comments
Luke Reynolds takes us out of 2024 with his ninth annual list of top Australian albums for the year.
Almanac Footy: Another great Football Rivalry: Fitzroy v North Melbourne 1979-1986
December 31, 2024 by 9 Comments
Philip Mendes presents the next instalment featuring the Fitzroy Football Club participating in pivotal seasons, this time matches against North Melbourne 1979 -1986.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Who Shat in the Kids Pool?’ – Tommy Mallet
December 31, 2024 by 3 Comments
A philosophical Tommy Mallet faces a problem often confronted in a kids swimming pool. [CAUTION: Language warning – Ed]
Almanac Football: Battle of the Names, Part II
December 31, 2024 by 1 Comment
Here’s a couple of footy teams from Matt Gately to think about. One a team of nominative determinism, Australian Rules style, and the second featuring players that augment and adorn the verbs.
Almanac Teams: Sydney Test Debuts
December 30, 2024 by 4 Comments
At the tail end of an enthralling Test series, Rodney Boyd has set his team-building sights on those who made their debuts at the storied SCG.
Almanac Cricket: The beautiful nothingness of Test cricket
December 30, 2024 by 2 Comments
Kate Burke is one of life’s enthusiasts. As a thinker and writer she has many strengths across many disciplines, especially in Agriculture and leadership, analysis and planning. One is to find relatable situations and moments; she’s got a terrific eye for the sporting moment. She sent John Harms this email about Test cricket, an email that applies perfectly to the denouement of this Boxing Day Test today.
Almanac Poetry: E(a)rnest
December 30, 2024 by 4 Comments
Some iconic writers, like Ernest Hemingway, have been imitated so often that their output can no longer be read as the fresh, new, innovative literary work it originally was – this is the issue tackled by Kevin Densley’s latest (and previously unpublished) Almanac poem. [Or: The importance of being the old man and the sea – Ed.]
Almanac Footy: Fremantle 2025 Season Preview
December 30, 2024 by 3 Comments
Fremantle is the focus this week as Micky McTigger continues to analyse team lists for the 2025 AFL season.
Almanac Music: So You’re Overseas And Suddenly….(Part 4)
December 30, 2024 by 1 Comment
More Aussie songs that warm the cockles of Aussie hearts when heard while travelling overseas.
English Premier League – Matchweek 18: Highlights
December 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ollie Wade reports on the news from the Boxing Day schedule of the EPL.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v India: Fourth Test, Day 2 – Australia consolidates
December 27, 2024 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber gives his thoughts on Day 2, when Australia took the upper hand in the Fourth Test at the MCG.
Almanac Cricket: The Top 10 Boxing Day Tests – Part 2
December 27, 2024 by 5 Comments
Tony Dosen continues his nominations for his Top 10 Boxing Day Tests, and features Tests Number 1 – 5.
Almanac Poetry: ‘In With Me’ – Tommy Mallet
December 27, 2024 by 2 Comments
A poem by Tommy Mallet about working in the bush with a couple of back-packers. [Language warning – Ed]
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – 4th Test, Day 1: Cricket Snicks from Madras
December 26, 2024 by 9 Comments
Slammin’ Sam, what a performance! Citrus Bob Utber reports he was suitably impressed by Sam Konstas on debut with a fine 60 runs against the best of India on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test.
Almanac Cricket: The Nominative Determinism World Test Series
December 26, 2024 by 8 Comments
For his second contribution, Matt Gately has chosen two teams to represent opposing characteristics of players. He’s called them The Belligerents and The Peaceniks.
‘Enigmatic “Gypsy” – Beechworth’s boyhood genius…’ by KB Hill
December 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts the enigmatic career of Terry Bartel, a rare talent who probably didn’t fulfil his potential – but what a character!
Almanac Cricket: Spinners and what you call them
Les Everett has seen it as necessary to intervene to assist players, commentators (who should know better) and fans develop their understanding of the various versions of spin bowling.