You may not have heard of this epic and brutal match up between two convicts in what is now Queensland, but Harold Peacock gives an account of why you might want to remember them some 175 years on.
Almanac NFL – The 2023 Bobby Layne Cup: Week Seven
October 26, 2023 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill continues his coverage of the NFL. Today he explains his allegiance to the Detroit Lions. It’s not an easy gig!
Almanac Rugby Union – 2023 Rugby World Cup: 28 years later, All Blacks out to square ledger
October 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator puts the 2023 Rugby World Cup in perspective as he looks forward to next weekend’s final between the All Blacks and the Boks.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – Caulfield Cup: Going for gold!
October 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
With one of the big programs of the Spring Carnival this weekend, Sal Ciardulli casts his eye over the Caulfield Cup program and picks a winner or two for punters.
Almanac NFL: The Joey Harrington Cup 2023 – Week 6
October 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Earl O’Neill presents his thoughts on the progress of some of the new quarterback acquisitions and movements in the NFL.
Almanac Pugilism: The Muse is musing on boxing and boxing tents
October 19, 2023 by 9 Comments
The Muse has just read a book about Jimmy Sharman’s boxing tents and is reminded of great days of boxing at the Wycheproof Show and in the Police Boys Clubs.
Almanac Local History: Sporting history in abundance at Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
October 17, 2023 by 6 Comments
A while ago, Allan Barden discovered that his great-grandmother was buried in 1918 in the Coburg cemetery. In finding out a little more he met the Friends of Coburg Cemetery a small group of volunteers who look after the cemetery and also have done some research into those buried there. This piece by Allan reflects on the cultural and historical significance of cemeteries generally, and discusses what they mean to us, and tell us. He then considers the lives of a number of Australian sportsmen buried in the Coburg Cemetery. [Wonderful piece – Ed]
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – Caulfield Guineas Preview: Step into Steparty? Yes or No
October 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Big weekend of racing as Sal Ciardulli places his tips for the Caulfield Guineas meeting and The Everest in Randwick.
Almanac NFL – The 2023 Dutch Clark Cup: Week Five
October 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s just over a month into the NFL season. Earl thinks he’s got his finger on the pulse as he surveys the prospects of various teams.
Almanac Rugby Union – 2023 Rugby World Cup: Pool Stage Wrap and Finals Preview
October 10, 2023 by 1 Comment
‘If you truly love the game played in heaven you have to revel in the spirit of the game, where the game comes first and the travails of your team a distant second.’ So says Brian the Ruminator as he reviews the 2023 Rugby World Cup pool stage before offering his thoughts on the upcoming finals.
Grand Final 2023 – Review / Sal’s Preview: Turnbull Stakes – Let the Spring Begin
October 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
With the Grand Final done and dusted Sal Ciardulli adds some thoughts about the game, then checks the field out to tip some winners for the Turnbull Stakes meeting at Flemington this weekend.
Almanac NFL – The 2023 Lem Barney Cup: Week 4
October 5, 2023 by 2 Comments
How do you create an NFL franchise? Combine big bucks and a cluey brainstrust with a good quarterback and you’re well on the way. Earl O’Neill combs the record books to demonstrate how it works – or doesn’t, in some cases.
Almanac NFL – The Barry Sanders Cup: NFL Week Three
September 28, 2023 by 2 Comments
There’s no holding Earl back when it comes to his analysis of the early stages of this season’s American football landscape. Tell it like it is, Earl!
Almanac Running: City Bay fun run – Singapore Sharks, snags and spirituality spruikers
September 22, 2023 by 10 Comments
Mickey Randall is off on another run, this time the six kilometre leg of the Adelaide City Bay fun run. As usual, Mickey takes in all the sights and sounds during his run to share with readers.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Australian Soccer from the Beginning’ – Ted Simmons OAM
September 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Ted Simmons OAM has always been the go to person for those seeking historical information about Australian Soccer. This historical information he gathered over many decades is now recorded in his book, ”Australian Soccer from the Beginning’ which has been reviewed here by Roy Hay.
Almanac Life: My (splendid) week
September 15, 2023 by 15 Comments
Peter Fuller is feeling great after an eventful week of participating in, and watching, various sports with a degree of success as he recounts.
Finals Week 2 – Sal’s Preview: The Maynard Attraction
September 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It has been a controversial week in footy as Sal Ciardulli points out. Sal previews the Finals Week 2 of matches and casts his eye over the form for the weekend racing.
NRL Week 1 Finals: The Road to the Finals – Part One
September 7, 2023 by 2 Comments
Matthew O’Hanlon has put together his thoughts for the lead up to Week 1 of the NRL Finals.
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