Louie Cina recaps how the Hawks overcame a sluggish start to grind out a win against Kuwarna and previews their clash with the Saints.
Round 11 – Hawthorn v Kuwarna: Hawks roar to life to down the Crows in emotionally charged Tasmanian victory
May 22, 2026 by 2 Comments
Almanac Travel: A Run on Tianzhu East Road
May 4, 2026 by 4 Comments
Mickey Randall has been running along Tianzhu Road in Beijing wearing his Glenelg Tigers footy jumper. From the pavement, he gives his impressions of the city dwarfed by enormous, empty housing blocks above.
Almanac Workplaces – Part 1: The Adelaide Years 1976-1994
February 24, 2026 by 13 Comments
Swish looks back on the range of workplaces he graced in his Adelaide years and how they changed (or didn’t) during that time. Did you have a tea lady, staff canteen or work cricket club?
Almanac Footy: Adelaide 2026 Season Preview
December 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Mickey McTigger begins his pre-season evaluation of each club’s player list for the 2026 AFL season. Today he starts with the Adelaide Crows.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 1: Things exist without knowledge
December 18, 2025 by 3 Comments
E.regnans and his imaginary horse Clarrie Grimmett took in a confusing, but wonderful, first day of the Third Test at Adelaide Oval.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 1: Smith out ill, Uzzie makes the most of a reprieve and Carey thrills his local crowd
December 17, 2025 by 8 Comments
Mark Duffett reflects on Day 1 of the Third Test where Steve Smith was a late withdrawal, Usman Khawaja made the most of his return and Alex Carey thrilled his home crowd.
Almanac Cricket: Eighteen Summers at the Top – Teachers in SACA A Grade District Cricket
July 16, 2025 by 10 Comments
Graham Lewis has spent months compiling the history of a rather unusual and unlikely Australian cricket club. Student Teacher and Teachers College Cricket Club played top level District cricket in the SACA A Grade competition for two decades. This is Graham’s story of this remarkable club.
Almanac Pubs: Our annual pilgrimage to the Greenock Pub
June 16, 2025 by 7 Comments
Mickey Randall eases into the familiar surrounds of the Greenock Pub with schnitzels, local footy in the 1980s and prophylactics on the menu.
Almanac Teams: Cricketers who debuted at Adelaide
December 2, 2024 by 6 Comments
With the Second Test in Adelaide looming, Rodney’s selections this week feature players who debuted in the City of Churches.
Almanac Music: The Beatles in Adelaide – From Me To You
June 11, 2024 by 7 Comments
Peter Crossing’s formative years in Adelaide were coloured by The Beatles and the mania that surrounded their visit.
Almanac Running – Torrens Parkrun: Midnight Oil, African wild dogs and Skyshow
March 21, 2024 by 12 Comments
Mickey is back on the park run track, this time along the banks of the Torrens, that river/lake/dam/puddle found adjacent to the Adelaide CBD.
Mystery Pub: Marion Hotel
February 12, 2024 by 6 Comments
To round out the week’s activities, Mickey and Claire headed southeast from Glenelg to the Marion Hotel.
Almanac Life: The Things I Miss (and some I don’t)
December 23, 2023 by 23 Comments
Swish opened The Age to Page 2 today and saw something that got him thinking.
Round 8 – Carlton v Adelaide: Mothers’ Day Becomes Daughter’s Day At Docklands
May 11, 2022 by 3 Comments
Watching his Blues defeat the Crows with his daughter was a delightful way for Matty to spend Mothers’ Day
Almanac Music: ‘Rock’n’Roll City: 1978 – 1983 The Roadrunner Years’ – Eric Algra
January 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
Music fans, and especially Adelaide Almanackers, are in for a treat when they feast their eyes upon photographer Eric Algra’s book ‘Rock’n’Roll City: 1978 – 1983 The Roadrunner Years’.
Almanac Rugby Union: Not one for the ages
June 10, 2021 by 4 Comments
Greg A opted to stay at home to take in a live stream for his weekly fix of Adelaide rugby union, a mid-table clash between Onkaparinga and Elizabeth. As it played out, endeavour outperformed ability.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 12 Review, Round 13 Preview
June 7, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke casts his elated eye over Collingwood’s heart-stopping win over Adelaide before turning optimistically towards a crunch Queens’ Birthday clash with the Dees.
Almanac Rugby Union: The Battle of Greenhill Road
June 2, 2021 by 8 Comments
Greg A was at Burnside in Adelaide for the local rugby derby. How did his Old Collegians fare?
Round 8 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: A double showdown day
May 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Nick Kossatch had two showdowns in one day – a local grudge match and the Port Adelaide v Adelaide clash. In an exciting and long day, he saw plenty of entertaining footy.
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