Dave Brown sees most of the first day of the first day/night test. He fails to see what all the fuss was about. What is the collective noun for a group of Almanackers?
Era, era on the wall; 2011 –
November 28, 2015 by 5 Comments
The final installment of what has been a fantastic series on the history and evolution of the VFL/AFL. Jeff Dowsing looks at the challenges now facing the game and concludes that less is more (you’ll get no arguments there Jeff)
Footy and the Cleo Bachelor – Beauty or the Beast?
November 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
David Griffin takes exception to double standards in reporting beauty contests.
Almanac Cycling: A Rio Pursuit
November 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
David Parker is filming a documentary on the Australian Cycling Men’s Team Pursuit squad as they prepare for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Australia v New Zealand – Adelaide Test Day 1: Pink
November 28, 2015 by 5 Comments
A walletless Citrus Bob files from day one at the Adelaide Oval.
Almanac Music: The Revolution Starts at Closing Time (a short history on the band ‘Serious Drinking’)
November 27, 2015 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling’s got a mate from East London who has introduced him to some bands, some old, some new. Serious Drinking is but one of them.
Almanac Racing – head for the hills
November 26, 2015 by 7 Comments
It takes quite some adjusting from the glut of Group glory, so getting out of town is a good strategy. Wth no atmosphere and few drawcards in the metro offerings, the point of difference of country/picnic meets is attractive. But wherever you go, backing winners makes it more fun. Tips please!
A Draft Night in Adelaide
November 26, 2015 by 4 Comments
Missed the Draft the other night? Mike Hugo brings you all of the colour and movement from Adelaide’s night of nights.
Tex Perkins and Tim Rogers – Sat 29th Nov at the Memo Music Hall
November 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Almanackers – Sunday 29th of November at The Memo Music Hall promises to be a grand event. After a decade apart, local legends Tim Rogers and Tex Perkins (author of a foreword in this year’s Footy Almanac) come together on the same stage for a cause close to their hearts… Legendary local footy club St Kilda [Read more]
A-League 1,000: The Dekkers Edition
November 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal is back with his preview of week 8 of the A-League season, featuring the time honoured Smeltz Derby.
Training for six- Chapter 3: Training for three
November 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
There has to be a reason for every drill. Even if only three turn up on a foggy Tuesday night. Matt Zurbo’s excellent ‘Training for six’ series continues…
Adelaide’s Proud Night Cricket Heritage – Watching This Electrical Storm*
November 25, 2015 by 8 Comments
Adelaide hosts the first day/night Test. As predicted in the pages of the Almanac many years ago. Sort of. Daniel Keane of the ABC did the heavy lifting with his piece on Electric Light Cricket.
Adelaide Launch of The Footy Almanac 2015 – 26 Nov.
November 25, 2015 by 3 Comments
The Adelaide launch of The Footy Almanac 2015 is on 26 Nov. The launch starts at 8.30pm. But there is a cricket game first from 5-8pm. It’s all explained here.
Australia v New Zealand – Adelaide Test: Call for writers
November 25, 2015 by 8 Comments
Let’s organise a rough schedule of contributors to ensure Almanac coverage of the Adelaide Test. All welcome.
Crio’s Q? – does 2 hrs later equal twice the entertainment?
November 24, 2015 by 11 Comments
As Test Cricket sets up for the groundbreaking Test, “retro” Crio misses the wave, wondering if they’ve got the wrong product for the night time package.
‘Unification’ Rules: Attempts to Surmount the Great Divide between Australian Football and Rugby League
November 24, 2015 by 3 Comments
Pagan Maven with a well-referenced look back at former attempts to amalgamate football codes across Australia. Imagine what could have been… [What do you mean Queensland boycotted the 1933 talks? – Ed]
Tegan’s great catch – Photos by Peter Argent
November 24, 2015 by 1 Comment
Any keeper will tell you the hardest thing to do is snaffle a catch standing up to the stumps to the medium pacers.
What about the degree of difficulty for a photographer? Peter Argent captured these shots of Scorpions keeper Tegan McPharlin.
Talking trots and Trotsky and the distribution of dog tracks
November 24, 2015 by 17 Comments
Crankypete needs your help. It’s to do with the spatial distribution of trotting tracks in south eastern Australia…
Urban Utility
In my last article I discussed some of the challenges posed by urbanisation and why sport should play a key role in our future towns and cities. How should we deliver our sporting and recreation facilities in ways that will be appropriate for future residents but takes account of resource constraints? Australians love their sport [Read more]