Wayne Peake offers the thought that history may have repeated itself on Day 2 of the First Test in Perth. (Creative thinking indeed! – Ed.)
The Ashes – First Test, Perth Day 2: Comparisons between the Perth Test and The Battle of Hastings in 1066
December 24, 2025 by 1 Comment
The Ashes – First Test, Day 2: England needs a Plan B
November 23, 2025 by 9 Comments
Sports commentator and lecturer Dan Lonergan joins our cricket writing group to cover Day 2 of the first Ashes Test in Perth. Dan thinks that the Englishmen need to rethink their Bazball or bust approach. (Welcome aboard, Dan – Ed.)
The Ashes – First Test, Day 1: England On Top After ADHD Bat Fest
November 22, 2025 by 5 Comments
John Butler appraises a day of Test cricket that was more ADHD than traditional, a day when Australia’s weakness against good fast bowling was exposed for all to see.
Almanac Cricket – Ashes Tests in Perth: the record to date
November 20, 2025 by 1 Comment
The Ashes begin tomorrow in Perth. What sort of record does Australia have in Ashes Tests in the West since the first game there in 1970/71 series?
Almanac Teams: Perth Test memory makers
November 17, 2025 by 15 Comments
The Ashes are upon us and Rodney Boyd is diving once again into the world of dream teams based on interesting happenings – this one is based on Perth Tests.
Almanac Athletics: Rabbit in the Vineyard – 11 Days in Perth
April 24, 2025 by 5 Comments
RITV is a highly accredited athletics coach. He recently attended the National Championships in Perth and sent us this report. (Is this the voice of the next Bruce McAvaney? – Ed.)
NRL Round 6 – RITV: Too few highlights for the Rabbitohs out West
April 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
RITV finally got to see his Rabbitohs play live again when their fixture in Perth coincided with his coaching role at the national athletics championships. Unfortunately, Souths’ performance didn’t match the action on the track.
Almanac WA Branch: Sports books recommendations
March 13, 2025 by 1 Comment
The Almanac’s WA Branch met recently to discuss sport-themed books they hold in high esteem.
Almanac Teams: Test debutants at Perth
November 18, 2024 by 5 Comments
A couple of Test XIs from Rodney Boyd made up of players who first wore the creams at the top level in Perth.
How the west was won (by the Almanackers)
November 11, 2024 by 11 Comments
Barry Nicholls was part of a gathering of Sandgropers from the greater Almanackery recently – and they’re planning to make it regular.
WA’s Pristine Apathy
December 12, 2022 by 4 Comments
In Ian Wilson’s home state where sea meets sand there is an embarrassment of riches…and perhaps embarrassment is the right word to describe the lack of popular use for those beaches.
Almanac (Family) Life: The Redemptive Powers of Red Rooster
June 14, 2022 by 4 Comments
Growing up with a parent whose life was blighted by wartime service is never easy. Ian Wilson shares his experiences as a child when a particularly traumatic episode was resolved via a most unusual medium.
Almanac Rugby: Bledisloe in the Perth sunshine
September 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s another clean sweep for the All Blacks defeating the Wallabies in the Bledisloe Cup played in Perth as Brian The Ruminator reports.
Almanac Footy – WAFL: Ins and outs, winners and losers
June 23, 2021 by 2 Comments
Les Everett reports on last weekend’s WAFL action and gets behind the lens as well.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Week 2 Finals – West Coast v Collingwood: Stressing from afar
September 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In what became a famous night for Collingwood, Matt O’Connor rode every bump of the 2007 Semi Final against the Eagles from his Thornbury home.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – West Coast v Essendon: A final memory
August 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It was a watershed day out west in 2007 when Nathan Hollier watched the Eagles finish their home and away campaign. The story wasn’t on them, as the great Kevin Sheedy and James Hird both farewelled adoring fans.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 20 – West Coast v Richmond: An honourable loss for the depleted Tigers
August 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It was a hard night in 2007 for Tim Adam, who had to explain to his son why the Tigers were underperforming. Despite this, a late surge meant Richmond didn’t do too badly against the reigning premiers.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 19 – Fremantle v Essendon: The Dockers’ redemption run
August 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It was hard to know what to expect from an underperforming Fremantle in 2007. Les Everett nervously watched as the Dockers faced off against Kevin Sheedy and his Bombers.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 18 – West Coast v Fremantle: A purple parade
July 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Nathan Hollier was caught in the midst of a 2007 Western derby. When the Dockers stormed home to create a fierce contest, the entire state came alive.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 17 – Fremantle v Geelong: Who’s to blame for the purple fade?
July 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Once again Geelong smacked their opposition in 2007 – Les Everett was left worrying what went wrong for the humbled Dockers.
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