Crio’s Question: Is T20 good for the game?

Crio has spotted a truism developing and throws us this one to consider. Is T20 really good for the game?

Seasons in the Sun (Part Twelve): Striving for the finals

Callum O’Connor and his Lower Plenty Thirds are in a post-Christmas fight for a finals berth. New players may help prospects: “Jacob gives it a good crack – he plays some sublime pulls, cuts and drives. As soon as he stops missing the ball, we’ll have another handy bat in the Thirds…”

The First Kiss isn’t Always the Sweetest

Remember your first kiss? Remember the song that was playing? Lord Bogan does. In great detail.

Simpler footy

Josh Barnstable reflects on his formative years spent falling in love with our great game.

The Accident at Tashi Lapso Pass: Part One – The Accident

Part one of Louise Currie’s story of how a trek to the Tashi Lapso Pass in Kathmandu went horribly wrong. [Warning: not for the overly squeamish – Ed]

An open letter from the residents of Canberra to Kevin Pietersen

KP’s popularity rating should have him ideally suited to a stint in Canberra. The locals have their reservations however…

Yarrabah – An Aussie Rules “Paradise by the Sea”

Wesley Hull continues to take us on a journey of exploration about footy in the top end of Australia. Today: welcome to Yarrabah a footballing paradise by the sea

Asian Cup – Iran v Bahrain: One of the Cup favourites satisfies its legion of fans.

Iran seems to have a strong squad of fans. Local Iranians? Supportive neutrals? International visitors? Roy Hay spends the night in the commentary box and sees the favourites get home.

Morality Plays

Bernard Whimpress considers the manic appeal and its impact.

SCG Test: Australia v India – The Gift

It was the ball that he wanted to hold, cupped in his palms, either through skill or happenstance. Or both. But the ball is hard, even if a batsman has hit it many times. Even if a bowler has hurled it into the pitch many times.

Galiwinku – An “Island Home” to Aussie Rules Footy

What community has the highest participation rate in Australian footy? Wesley Hull tells us that it is Elcho Island (famous for its musicians) off Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.

The Footy Almanac Podcast: Breakfast With the Goodfellas – 2015 Asian Cup Preview

As the 2015 Asian Cup kicks off (pun intended) The Goodfellas – Vaughan ‘Dr Cruel’ Menlove and ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Baker grab a coffee or two and preview what should be some great soccer on offer for sports fans through January.

Almanac Summer Reading: The Accident at Tashi Lapso Pass

Beginning tomorrow, we bring you Louise Currie’s enthralling recollection of a disastrous trek through Tashi Lapso, in Kathmandu.

A bunch of stuff about this summer’s cricket … kind of

Peter Zitterschlager with some advice for KFC ad makers, some advice for Mo Matthews, and a plug for his own fictional character Viv Tufnell. [If PZ feels the need to explain his own images, metaphors and similes, that’s up to him – Ed]

Asian Cup – Australia v Kuwait: Plane sailing at the game

Roy Hay’s sense of aerodynamics is put to the test at the Asian Cup opener as he enjoys a night as fan rather than any other of the many roles he has enjoyed in Australian soccer (football) over the past 40 years.

Kenny Whiffen Will Live Forever in Our Hearts.

Yvette Wroby gives thanks for the life of St Kilda Football Club stalwart Kenny Whiffen, who passed away earlier today. ‘Kenny Whiffen Will Live Forever In Our Hearts’ was first contributed by Yvette in May 2014 for Round nine and we submit it for your reading pleasure once again, as a tribute to a dearly loved and respected Sainter. Vale, Kenny.

SCG Test, Australia v India – Day Five: Until We Meet Again..

From the solemnity of Adelaide to the grind of the SCG, Citrus Bob Utber has been there for every step of the 2014-2015 Indian tour of Australia. In his final report on the Test series, Bob settles in for what promises to be an exciting final day.

SCG Test, Australia v India, Day 5: India hang on for a tense draw

Viraj Deshpande reflects on a tightly fought Day 5 at the SCG and how his India are only a bowler or two short of a good side.

SCG Test, Australia v India, Day 4: Australia lead by 348, enthralling finish on the cards at SCG

Viraj Deshpande sets the scene for what should be a thrilling conclusion to the SCG Test, with his wrap of day four.

SCG Test, Australia v India – Day Four: Yoshi’s Catch Up

Yoshi’s take on day three and four from the SCG – conveniently packaged into one article for you. Job hunting and more Doctors appointments can’t keep Yoshi from following the action at Moore Park