Almanac Cricket: Boxing Day Test at the ‘G 50 years ago.

December 26, 2023 by 13 Comments

Ever wondered about the tradition of Test cricket played at the MCG on Boxing Day? Glen! provides an overview of its history.

Memories of Bob and the Mighty Blues: Tony De Bolfo with John Menzies

September 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Carlton Media’s Tony De Bolfo shares the thoughts of John Menzies, lifelong Carlton supporter and also the nephew of the former Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies. It’s a journey back to a different age.

Almanac Politics and Footy: Who was in government when your team won the flag?

September 19, 2021 by 8 Comments

Anne Cahill Lambert lives in Canberra. By her own admission ACL’s life revolves around footy and politics. Here she considers which party was in power at the time teams have won the flag. [It’s a bit of fun – Ed]. And she night be fishing for a prediction.