A couple of Test XIs from Rodney Boyd made up of players who first wore the creams at the top level in Perth.
Almanac Poetry: Dat Ole Debble Called Redrafting
November 18, 2024 by 2 Comments
Every writer does it; some should do it more; others should do it less – in this Monday’s poem, KD deals with the subject of redrafting.
Almanac Film: Jelena Dokic’s Incredible Survival
November 18, 2024 by 3 Comments
A documentary based on Jelena Dokic’s biography ‘Unbreakable’ has been released and Ian Wilson is impressed by the account of her incredible story told in the film.
Almanac English Soccer – League Two: Round-up (Nov 16)
November 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
AussieWombles continues his series on becoming a Wimbledon fan 35 years ago while filling us in on the weekend’s matches
Furphy Literary Award: Winners for 2024
November 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Furphy Literay Awards 2024 were presented in July. Read about the winners in this post. The Furphy Anthology 2024 will be launched in Melbourne on Nov 21. All welcome.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit CC Weekly Wrap
November 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Another big week at the Pomborneit Cricket Club with a triple header of games on Sunday at their female festival of cricket day, while the Division 1 men’s team retained the Graham Hillman Memorial Shield on Saturday.
Footy Town: The Swine
November 15, 2024 by 3 Comments
Enjoy this excerpt of Murray Bird’s story, The Swine, from Footy Town. We’re reprising it today because Ian Wilson mentioned it in his recent comment.
Almanac Footy: AFL Lists set before the draft
November 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Mickey McTigger provides links to the 2024 AFL Draft and invites readers to reflect on the how their clubs fared.
RITV Summer series: Abbreviated ODI at Adelaide Oval
November 14, 2024 by 4 Comments
RITV introduces his Summer Series with memories of his first experience of Test cricket at the Gabba in 1979.
NFL Week 10 – The Za’Darius Smith Cup
November 14, 2024 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill takes another tongue-in-cheek look at the crazy world of the NFL. Where do they come up with some of those players’ names?
Almanac Life: Things I Like (2024)
November 14, 2024 by 21 Comments
Mickey has an eclectic list of life’s pleasures he experienced in 2024.
Almanac Rugby League – Pacific Championships Wrap: Aussies rule the Pacific
November 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Australia rules the Pacific, at least when it comes to rugby league. Here’s our wrap on the Pacific Championships which reached their conclusion on Sunday.
Revisiting the Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch 2024: So what was actually said?
November 13, 2024 by 12 Comments
So many stories surface at the Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch. This is a beauty, involving a locking of horns, in Brisbane in the mid-80s.
Almanac Soccer: English Premier League Matchweek 11 Highlights
November 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Matchweek 11 of the English Premier League saw a weekend filled with upsets and surprise results as Ollie Wade highlights in his weekly report.
Almanac Footy History: ‘Mulga’ and Ye Olde Buckland Inn
November 13, 2024 by 6 Comments
Allan Barden fondly remembers Maurice ‘Mulga’ Gregson, an old stalwart supporter, storyteller, and former player of the Swansea Football Club who passed away recently aged 94.
Almanac History: A Trip through Victoria’s Railway History
November 12, 2024 by 3 Comments
Callum Quirk recounts his trip to Gisbourne, Horsham, and DImboola to relive the days of steam trains that were operating and on display.
Almanac Footy History: Chris Kiernan – Help!
November 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber seeks the assistance of Almanackers for further information about Chris Kiernan, the footballer who failed to show up for Fitzroy in the 1899 Grand Final against South Melbourne.
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