A good sporting event is a good story. And in sports that allow it, playing for the draw can be among the best of all stories.
Almanac Art: Naomi Le Get’s ‘Cyril’ is up for auction
December 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
Have Cyril in your home. ‘Cyril’ is up for auction! Bidding on Naomi Le Get’s striking cover art is now open. You have until Friday Dec 18 to bid. It is a very impressive piece.
Almanac Art: ‘Four of the Best’ by Susan Sutton
December 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
‘Four of the Best’ is artist Susan Sutton’s painting depicting the 2015 AFL finals series. It is available for purchase.
Almanac Art: Kate Birrell’s ‘Cyril’
December 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Check out Kate Birrell’s lively, fun painting ‘Cyril’ (which is up for sale).
Almanac Cricket – India v South Africa: That’s Entertainment
December 7, 2015 by 29 Comments
This is cricket.
Almanac Cycling: Men’s Team Pursuit respond in NZ
December 7, 2015 by 1 Comment
David Parker is following the Men’s Team Pursuit for Gold in Rio 2016, this weekend was a significant step in their pursuit.
Almanac Snooker: Oh dear!
December 7, 2015 by 5 Comments
There are many kinds of disappointment in life. Here’s another one.
FIFA and corruption: how reform starts with a 14-team World Cup
December 7, 2015 by 6 Comments
Hamish Neal has a well-considered solution to corruption in the organisation and administration of world soccer. He explains how corruption should be penalised and proper process rewarded. [Excellent discussion starter – Ed]
Another Year – Thoughts, wishes and bits of bikes
December 6, 2015 by 9 Comments
Tony Robb with the first of the reviews of 2015. Add your thoughts.
Never Mind the Ballcocks – Where’s the Sealant Gun?
December 4, 2015 by 13 Comments
Swish Schwerdt is a liability on the home maintenance front. Don’t judge him.
Mrs Fitzsimons and the Whitefriars’ scribes
December 3, 2015 by 2 Comments
John Harms visited Whitefriars and found some willing young story-tellers.
Almanac Racing – look away now!
December 3, 2015 by 17 Comments
For once, crio suggests, racing authorities in Victoria are hoping the media will look elsewhere. That’s not likely as the drama unfolds. A G1 in Perth isn’t going to be enough distraction this week. Victorian Racing’s jumped off the bridge and we can only hope like hell that the bungee cord is secured. Meanwhile, of course, there are winners to find to fund the festive excesses.
Almanac WA get together
December 3, 2015 by 5 Comments
WA Almanac writers and Almanac friends are invited to a Dec 16 get together in Freo. [Thanks for hosting Les – JTH]
Almanac (Junior) Footy: Local footy at its best
December 3, 2015 by 2 Comments
Grade 8 Whitefriars’ student Zac Kornitschuk played in a cracker of a match for Blackburn against Vermont on a bleak winter’s day.
Almanac (Backyard) Cricket: Family Tradition
December 3, 2015 by 5 Comments
The great cricket tradition of the Clarks, Cowells and Wests continues as Jayden West of Whitefriars’ College reports.
Almanac (backyard) cricket: Tense struggle settled by memorable super-over.
December 3, 2015 by 1 Comment
A monumental cricket match is played at the Rennison Dome as Bluey Rennison reports from the Whitefriars’ studio.
Beyond Bradmania
December 3, 2015 by 16 Comments
DG Bradman’s first game for St George in November 1926 is the dawn of modern cricket history according to “Cranky” Pete Warrington. But let’s not discount those who came came before The Don. Cricket’s “Golden Age” needs to be remembered.
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