After reflecting upon the history of Boxing Day Tests, Tony Dosen continues with his nominations for the 10 best Boxing Day Tests, this week featuring Part 1 (10 – 6).
Almanac Life: Travels with ‘The Little Champ’
December 25, 2024 by 5 Comments
Andrew Fraser recalls a rich history of interstate travels for sport, particularly those involving his Mum, better known as ‘The Little Champ’.
Almanac Cricket: The Boxing Day MCG Test turns 50 – A Footy Almanac debutant remembers
December 24, 2024 by 5 Comments
Tony Dosen opens the batting with his Footy Almanac debut by reflecting on the history of, and the 50th Anniversary of the Boxing Day Test. [Welcome to crease Tony – may there be many runs for the Footy Almanac! – Ed.]
Almanac Life – More Gold from Nanna’s: Finding Nanna’s records
December 24, 2024 by 11 Comments
On Christmas Eve, Family Harms will play some Christmas carols (via Youtube? Or what’s this thing called Spotify?) as they have forever. John Harms has found more gold from Nanna, the record collection, and brings you a selection of those albums including one long-lost LP from the mid-80s.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘The Football War: The VFA And VFL’s Battle For Supremacy’ – Xavier Fowler
December 24, 2024 by 2 Comments
With the recent release of ‘The Football War: The VFA And VFL’s Battle For Supremacy’ by Xavier Fowler, Braham Dabscheck uses the book as a foundation to analyse the conflict surrounding the development of footy in the early twetieth century.
Almanac Music – Not Quite Bob: Paul Kelly…of course
December 24, 2024 by 6 Comments
With ‘How to Make Gravy’ recently adapted to film, we reprise Trevor Blainey’s classic’Not Quite Bob’ piece with one of Australia’s finest musicians – Paul Kelly. Time to make gravy!
Almanac (Last-minute) Gifts: So what would I like for Christmas?
December 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
John Harms has his own wish-list for Christmas. The thing he most wants is to go secondhand T-shirt shopping with son Theo, but he’s also on a few other possibilities. [Hint kids – Dad]
Almanac Soccer – Premier League Matchweek 17 Highlights
December 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The final week of Premier League action before Christmas saw even more goals and drama than usual. Ollie Wade details how Aston Villa added to Manchester City woes, Arsenal put out a statement in South London against Crystal Palace. Then on Sunday, Liverpool played Tottenham in what was a contender for game of the season.
Almanac Teams: Debutants at the MCG
December 23, 2024 by 7 Comments
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]
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