Missed the action from Eden Park in last night’s thrilling ICC World Cup semi final? Fear not! Keiran Deck’s summation of one of the most exciting semi finals will have you up to speed in no time.
An age-old debate: is dance a sport?
March 25, 2015 by 10 Comments
Bridget Schwerdt finds the parallels between sport (footy) and dance (ballet) in her entertaining debut piece and is rather persuasive in responding to an old question. [Bridget is our Grade 10 work experience student this week – JTH]
Melbourne Comedy Festival 2015: Damian Callinan and The Lost WW1 Diary
March 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Melbourne Comedy Festival gets underway this week and Almanacker Damian Callinan brings his acclaimed show; ‘The Lost WW1 Diary’ to the Melbourne Town Hall.
ICC World Cup, Semi Final-New Zealand v South Africa
March 25, 2015 by 15 Comments
Tuesday night’s 2015 ICC World Cup semi final at Eden Park will be remembered as one of the all-time greats. The home side under enormous pressure to deliver, the South Africans desperate to progress beyond the semi final stage. A great report from Luke Reynolds
Footy Station
March 25, 2015 by 3 Comments
Almanackers – Footy’s on the Radio and 2SER is looking for volunteers to host a Sunday morning footy talk show with a distinct Sydney/NSW flavour.
Tom Bally has further details within.
Old Woollen Footy Jumper: Can you identify this mystery jumper and its owner?
March 24, 2015 by 21 Comments
A little challenge for the Almanackers – Identify this woollen footy jumper and who its owner might be.
Almanac Music: Songs to Brush By
March 24, 2015 by 8 Comments
Nothing like classic rock-and-roll anthems to turn even the most mundane chore into a festive jam session. Dips O’Donnell shares some of his favorites.
Help! Boxing Doco on Peter Jackson
March 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
David Latham plans a documentary on 19th-century boxer Peter Jackson, who won the Australian heavyweight title in 1886, and seeks experts who might appear on camera.
You Just Can’t Beat a Wool Footy Jumper
March 24, 2015 by 7 Comments
The wool footy jumper is about to make a comeback, reports Craig Dodson, who can’t wait to add a new one to his Sydney Swans/Brad Seymour model from the 1980s.
Little Local Larrikins Part Four: New-Found Form in a Tight Finish
March 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell overcomes both numbing cold and talented opponents with some of his best play of the season to keep Eltham in the tennis match against Eaglemont.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A Winning Attitude is Habit-Forming
March 24, 2015 by 1 Comment
Should we be worried True Believers? Cam Hooke searches for some reassurance following the Pies lacklustre display against the Bulldogs on Saturday evening.
Don Bradman Lives Next Door – A Cricket Musical
March 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you like your cricket and you like your live theatre, then April 12th is your perfect storm of cricket-themed theatre. Read more…
Who Will Stand Up To FIFA?
March 24, 2015 by 1 Comment
The repercussions of FIFA’s decision to award Qatar the 2022 World Cup continue to impact soccer’s governing body. Vaughan Menlove hopes that the compensation packages handed out to the powerful European leagues don’t come at the expense of grass-roots football.
Remember…Billy Nicholls
March 24, 2015 by 2 Comments
Adjusting to life after professional sport ends is a struggle for many former players. Rohan Cooper charts the trajectory of former Hawk and Tiger, Billy Nicholls.
Gideon Haigh snags a flag – at last
March 24, 2015 by 9 Comments
The Almanac congratulates Gideon Haigh on his role in the Yarra Thirds’ premiership win last Saturday. But Jim Young has some serious concerns. [Leave Gideon a message – Ed]
Hometowns and Upside Down Frowns
March 24, 2015 by 9 Comments
Josh Pinn celebrates 25 years since deciding to follow the North Melbourne Kangaroos. Can one’s choice of team be rationalised? Josh makes a good fist of it; there’s been a lot to enjoy. Bring on 2015.
ICC World Cup 2015 – Semi Final time: limits stretch only so far
March 24, 2015 by 14 Comments
E. Regnans identifies a crash or crash through, high risk high-rewards approach from teams in this World Cup, He thinks India might be the one. But I suspect he will be happy with contests where the ball talks and wickets matter.
The Almanackers: M is for Mosig
March 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Our M writers are prolific. See who they are and enjoy some of their words.
Almanac Music: On Record
March 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
Everything old is new again. As the demand for music on vinyl experiences a resurgence in the digital age, Keiran Deck interviews Phil Place from Dynamite Records in Canberra
Crio’s Q? Game Abandoned
March 23, 2015 by 8 Comments
The remarkable conclusion to yesterday’s Brisbane Roar vs Wellington Phoenix game in the A-League has sent Crio down memory lane for some of the most bizarre conclusions to sporting contests you’ve seen or been involved in – nature enforced, or otherwise.
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