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.
Almanac Comedy: It’s Eric Idle…Nudge Nudge, Wink Wink
November 25, 2024 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson and Lynda completed a marvellous trifecta when they attended Eric Idle’s solo performance at Hamer Hall.
Almanac Breakfasts: Taverners – 2024 Boxing Day Test Breakfast with Jim Maxwell
November 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Taverners Victoria and The Primary Club of Australia invite readers to join their Boxing Day Breakfast featuring ABC Radio’s ‘Voice of Summer’, Jim Maxwell.
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – First Test Day 3 Perth: A Song of India
November 24, 2024 by 4 Comments
With India 522 runs in the lead and Australia 3/12 at the close of play on Day 3 of the First Test, Australia require a miracle to win the Test. Citrus Bob Utber reports from Perth.
Almanac Footy: ‘What Happened Here? – A Story About Country Football’
November 24, 2024 by 4 Comments
Oscar Hirth, in his documentary ‘What Happened Here? A story about country football’, highlights the diminishing role country footy clubs now hold in smaller country communities.
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India 2024/25 – First Test Day 2 Perth
November 23, 2024 by 2 Comments
India are in a commanding position on Day 2 of the First Test Australia v India in Perth. Jaiswal and Rahul with an opening stand of 172 lead the way for India reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India 2024/25 – First Test Day 1 Perth
November 22, 2024 by 5 Comments
It has been a day for the fast bowlers on Day 1 of the First Test Australia v India with Australia trailing by 87 runs with 3 wickets on hand in the first innings Citrus Bob Utber reports.
Almanac Lunches: ‘And eight comrades walk into a yacht club …’
November 22, 2024 by 7 Comments
The stories came thick and fast among Almanackers during lunch at ‘The Yot’ in Geelong today. An excellent time was had by all.
The Great Interceptor – The Intriguing Case Of Dennis Tutty
November 22, 2024 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck recounts the importance of the Dennis Tutty case and how it changed the way sporting codes addressed players’ ’employment’.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Dear Robert’ – Tommy Mallet
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Tommy Mallet returns to the Footy Almanac with his inimitable verse, first up ‘Dear Robert’.
ASSH (SA) – December Meeting plus Book Bonanza
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Australian Society for Sports History (SA) will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, 4 December at West Adelaide Football Club’s Richmond Oval. Registration essential because of limited places! (Congratulations to Bernard Whimpress and the SA division of ASSH for yet another terrific year! – Eds.)
Almanac Music: ‘Have a Cigar’ – Songs Involving Smoking
November 22, 2024 by 88 Comments
In the latest instalment of his epic series on popular song themes, KD deals with songs involving smoking – cigarettes, cigars, pipes, whatever…
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