Micky McTigger casts his eye over Carlton’s AFL list for the 2025 season and raises a few challenging questions.
Almanac Music: So, you’re overseas and suddenly…(Part 1)
December 9, 2024 by 10 Comments
‘Have you ever been a long way from home for a significant period when suddenly you hear the opening chords from an Australian band, a band you may not have even loved, just that song?’ This is the start of a new series by Ian Wilson.
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – Second Test Adelaide Day 3: Final cricket snicks
December 8, 2024 by 3 Comments
It was an exhilarating Second Test in Adelaide reports Citrus Bob Utber but the Aussies were too good as they cruised to an easy win over India.
Almanac Cricket: Mitch Marsh Walks
December 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
James Woodroofe offers his informed take on why Mitch Marsh walked when the camera said he missed the ball. Ah, the tech wizardry!
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – Second Test Adelaide Day 2: Cricket Snicks
December 7, 2024 by 8 Comments
On Day 2 of the Second Test in Adelaide sees the Aussies in a commanding position as India struggle to 5/128 at the end of play reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Running: A Day at Kosci
December 7, 2024 by 12 Comments
Kate Birrell recently competed in the Kosci 50, a trail run over a course of 50km in the Kosciusko National Park. Kate completed the 50km in a time of 9 hours, 7 minutes and 20 seconds. Congratulations Kate, well done!
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – Second Test Adelaide Day 1: Cricket Snicks
December 7, 2024 by 2 Comments
Aussies hold the upper hand after Day 1 of the Second Test Australia v India reports Citrus Bob Utber from Adelaide.
Almanac Lunch: Very informal lunch, Day 3, Adelaide Test (Wellington Hotel, North Adelaide, confirmed)
December 7, 2024 by 4 Comments
Come to lunch. Informal. Wellington HOtel, NOrth Adelaide, from midday.
Almanac Soccer: Premier League Matchweek 14 Highlights
December 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ollie Wade presents his weekly English Premier League Matchweek report with his highlights from Week 14.
Almanac Life: My Footy Almanac debut
December 6, 2024 by 14 Comments
After living in the UK for the past thirteen years, James Woodroffe and family have decided to move home to Adelaide. James recalls fond memories of his early years in Australia, especially cricket and footy at the Adelaide Oval. [Welcome to the Almanac family James – Eds]
Almanac Cricket: Digesting the First Test – Australia v India
December 6, 2024 by 4 Comments
Les Everett presents his thoughts about the First Test between Australia and India and how it played out.
Almanac Music: ‘If I Was A Sculptor’ – Songs Connected to Painting and/or Sculpture
December 6, 2024 by 79 Comments
This instalment of KD’s epic series on popular song concerns songs connected to painting and/or sculpture. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Book Review: ‘The Immortals of Australian Football’
December 5, 2024 by 3 Comments
RagingBull casts his eye over ‘The Immortals of Australian Football’, a recent addition to the ‘Immortals’ of Australian sport series from Gelding Street Press.
NFL 2024 Week 13 – The Malcolm Rodriguez Cup
December 5, 2024 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill looks back over Week 13 of the NFL season. Have his Detroit Lions done their dash after copping more injuries? Who’s in the naughty corner this week? How has his acquisition of the Jaguars progressed in the past week?
Almanac Tennis: Remembering Neale Fraser
December 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
Michael Sexton recalls Australian tennis great Neale Fraser who passed away earlier this week.
Almanac Travel: Coincidence and Empathy
December 4, 2024 by 12 Comments
Smokie recalls the time in New York that he met an upset girl. Is there such a thing as a coincidence?
Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins: The Final Word Live on Stage (Dec 5)
December 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Final Word Podcast will be live on stage in Adelaide on Thursday night, the perfect way of getting into this Second Test.
Almanac Soccer: English Premier League Matchweek 13 Highlights
December 4, 2024 by 2 Comments
Matchweek 13 of the Premier League produced a whopping 34 goals. It also saw first-placed Liverpool take on second-placed Manchester City. Here are Ollie Wade’s highlights from the weekend
Almanac Poetry: ‘No Blinds’ – Tommy Mallet
December 3, 2024 by 3 Comments
A tale of a dog named after its breed features in the latest poem from Tommy Mallet, ‘No Blinds’. [Language warning: – Ed]
Almanac History: Noel Pearson’s eulogy for Gough Whitlam
December 2, 2024 by 1 Comment
Today is December 2. On this day in 1972, the Australian Labor Party won the Federal Election and E.G. Whitlam became Prime Minister. He died in 2014 at the age of 98. Noel Pearson spoke at the celebration of Gough’s life.
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