Ian Redpath died this morning. Recently, new Almanac member Rob Cameron recalled fond memories of his cricket upbringing on the farm at Wurdi Bolac, the Ashes Series of 1978/79, and his true cricketing hero, Ian Redpath. [Welcome to the Almanac Rob! – ED]
Almanac Footy: Adelaide 2025 Season Preview
November 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Micky McTigger casts his eye over AFL lists for 2025, and first up he considers the prospects of Adelaide FC.
Almanac Lunches: Chiefly Unreliable Minutes from a Geelong Yacht Club Luncheon
November 29, 2024 by 18 Comments
The minutes from the Geelong Almanackers Lunch are now available for perusal thanks to secretary Mickey Randall.
Almanac Cricket: Cricket snicks from fine leg
November 29, 2024 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber has created some view points from fine leg as food for thought for cricket fans to consider as we head to the Second Test in Adelaide.
Almanac Footy History: Gordon Lane – A cut above the rest.
November 29, 2024 by 3 Comments
Roger Spaull delves deeply into the footy archives to once again come up with another incredibly well researched biography of a former VFL/AFL great. This time it is Essendon champion Gordon ‘Whopper’ Lane, who also later became playing coach of South Melbourne.
Almanac Cricket Memories: That crucial summer – the 1974-75 Ashes Series (Gabba)
November 28, 2024 by 15 Comments
It’s fifty years to the day (Nov 29) since the first day of the First Test of the 1974-75 Ashes series. John Harms remembers it all vividly.
NFL 2024 – The Sheila Ford Hamp Cup
November 28, 2024 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill reports from the heart of the National Football League and explains why life is so much easier when you only ever wear black and white!
‘A lifetime of memories for local cycling identity…’ by KB Hill
November 28, 2024 by 1 Comment
KB Hill chats with Charlie Larkins, one of Wangaratta’s sporting legends, about his life-long passion for cycling.
Almanac Soccer – Premier League Matchweek 12 Highlights
November 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ollie Wade reports on last weekend’s key matches in the English Premier League where it was action aplenty!
Almanac English Soccer – League Two: The Wimbledon Clause (Nov 23)
November 26, 2024 by 2 Comments
How come both Wimbledon AFC and MK Dons play in English League Two football? Aussie Wombles (Paul Harman) explains the background to what he proclaims to be the fiercest rivalry in all of UK football.
Strange Dismissals
November 26, 2024 by 5 Comments
The cricket has inspired poet Damian Balassone to make a few quirky observations.
Almanac Literary: ‘The Furphy Anthology 2024’ Launch (books are now available)
November 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Writers, of stories in The Furphy Anthology 2024 celebrated with friends, family, Furphy Literary Award judges and organisers at the release of the book on Thursday night. It’s another excellent collection and, yet again, beautifully designed by Josh at Design by Committee. A few Almanac types were there. Books are available now.
Almanac Cricket: India and Australia – Diverging Paths
November 26, 2024 by 12 Comments
Peter Baulderstone suggests Australia’s cricketing demise and India’s dominance in the First Test says a lot about the energy and direction of both countries economically and politically. As ever sport can be seen as an indicator for what we value and where we are headed.
Almanac Stories: Anson Cameron wins The Great Australian Yarn Competition
November 26, 2024 by 6 Comments
Congratulations to Almanac friend Anson Cameron for winning ‘The Best Australian Yarn Competition’ last week.
Revisiting the Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch 2024: Interpreting the signs
November 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
When Adelaide Auslan interpreter, muso and lyricist, Glenn Butcher came to Rick Darling’s book celebration at the Adelaide Lutheran Football Club in early 2024, he mentioned he was hoping to get across to Melbourne for an Almanac Lunch, and if things worked out for his footy club, maybe the Grand Final Lunch. Well, his footy side did make that Grand Final and he made the trip. He wrote a little poem in anticipation of the following day.
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – First Test Day 4 Perth: Climax in Perth
November 25, 2024 by 8 Comments
As expected, India has cruised to an easy victory against Australia in the First Test of the series as Citrus Bob Utber reports from Perth.
Almanac Poetry: Ode to Cigarettes Past
November 25, 2024 by 25 Comments
Following on from his latest music themed post, we reshare Kevin Densley’s look back on the “golden age” of cigarettes. A one-two punch of pungency if you will.
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