E.regnans is taken by Clarrie Grimmett to the ride. It is Test match morning in Adelaide and it is time to ride on. Ride on. “…and DA Warner is galloping now not under the swarming sky but amidst it and a part of it…”
Developing Story on Sports and Tourism
December 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi Imagawa-san takes us on a tour through the Sapporo Youth Science Museum. His verdict? Read on…
NTFL Wrap-Up : Round 10
December 9, 2014 by 1 Comment
A full wrap-up of all the round 10 action in Top-End football with Jackson Clark
The Changed Face of Cricket and the Wisdom of Insecurity
December 9, 2014 by 2 Comments
As the First Test between Australian and India gets set to start, Anthony James ponders the ramifications of Phil Hughes’ death on the future of the game.
Now I Know… Cricket Positions for Nannas and A Few Thoughts
December 9, 2014 by 3 Comments
Yvette Wroby makes a commitment to better understand Cricket, and, like everyone else who loves the game, Phillip Hughes will be foremost in her mind today.
Seasons in the Sun (Part Nine): “Survivor Bowling”
December 8, 2014 by 1 Comment
Defending a huge 4/351, Lower Plenty Thirds could experiment in the field. Callum O’Connor tells of ‘Survivor: Bowling,’ a reality-TV-style bowl-off. “…Some men are born great. Others bowl slow-slow mediums and have hat tricks thrust upon them…”
Crio’s Question: Memorable Indian performances?
December 8, 2014 by 3 Comments
Another Australia v India series is upon us. Crio prods your memory bank with tales of 2003/04, Adelaide, Dravid and Agarkar. Which Indian performances stand out for you?
Adelaide Almanac function on Dec 11 at the traditional venue
December 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Adelaide launch of The Footy Almanac 2014 will definitely go ahead on Dec 11 but is now 7 for 7.30pm. At the traditional venue.
Calling for contributions: Adelaide Test
December 8, 2014 by 23 Comments
And so Test cricket is set to commence. E.Regnans summons all Almanackers to do their duty for Phil and country, and nominate for reporting on a day’s play in Adelaide. Multiple nominations for each day welcomed – more viewpoints stimulate debate.
Saints High Performance Camp in Queenstown, New Zealand
December 8, 2014 by 4 Comments
Yoshi Imagawa’s itch for all things St Kilda received some scratching on the weekend. Channel 7’s Tom Browne filed a series of reports on the Sainters’ pre-season work in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Why Exporters Believe In Santa Claus…
December 8, 2014 by 7 Comments
Friend of the Almanac Tim Harcourt drops by with a slightly new economic take on Christmas.
The Roy Boys: a short history
December 8, 2014 by 9 Comments
John Harms is called down to his local ground by some students from Salesian College to tell a few stories of the club and its magnificent oval.
Should Michael Clarke be playing in the First Test?
December 8, 2014 by 30 Comments
Andrew Starkie wonders about the readiness of MJ Clarke’s body and mind ahead of the Adelaide Test. Whatever happened to selection policy? Should rules be bent to accommodate circumstance?
Avoca Festive Season Races, 2014
December 7, 2014 by 3 Comments
Punters: Racing correspondent Glen reports in with a wrap of Saturday’s six-race card from Avoca in Victoria’s picturesque Pyrenees Ranges.
The Goodfellas Footy Almanac World Game Podcast
December 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Beginning today, we welcome The Goodfellas to the Footy Almanac for their look at the weekend’s action in the world game.
The Footy Almanac Melbourne Launch
December 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
It was a great night, and here are just a few of Yvette Wroby’s photos.
The Early Days Of The VFL Players’ Association
December 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
Around this time last year John Harms published a fortieth year anniversary history of the AFL/VFL Players’ Association. His research was aided enormously by the early work of Braham Dabscheck, an academic who went on to be a leader in the area of understanding player associations, organisations, and unions (around the world). Braham now writes for the Almanac. To add to those St Kilda laments, we feel it’s timely to publish one of his early papers. [Thanks to Braham for making this original research paper available, and to Jay Carmichael for his diligent editing/conversion job – Ed]
Seasons in the Sun (Part 8): Gathering Clouds
December 5, 2014 by 1 Comment
Lower Plenty Thirds and Mill Park played Saturday in the shadow of Phillip Hughes’ passing. Callum O’Connor and his team mates had more on their minds than the scorebook.
AFL Broadcast Rights: Place Your Bets
The argy-bargy that accompanies the AFL’s broadcast rights negotiations is set to get underway once again.