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It’s been a while – Roy Hay on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s debut and Ash Barty’s triumph

July 12, 2021 by Almanac Admin 2 Comments

Two relatively rare sporting occasions happened this week: top draftee Jamarra Ugle-Hagan made his Dogs debut as a Gunditjmara man from Victoria and Ngarigo woman Ash Barty won Wimbledon 50 years after Evonne Goolagong-Cawley’s famous victory. Roy Hay shares his thoughts on what makes both special.

Ash Barty, Australia’s authentic champion

July 12, 2021 by Paddy Grindlay 1 Comment

Any way you slice it, Ash Barty is a marvel on and off the court. In light of her win on tennis’s biggest stage during NAIDOC Week, Paddy Grindlay takes a look at her composure, abilities and ongoing legacy.

Almanac Tennis – There is no ‘I’ in Barty, we or team: The ABC of Ash Barty

July 11, 2021 by Ian Hauser 2 Comments

Ash Barty – what a champion both on and off the court! But what makes her universally admired? Here’s Ian Hauser’s attempt at ‘the ABC of Ash Barty’.

Almanac Tennis: The Lessons of Ash Barty

January 31, 2020 by Ian Hauser 6 Comments

It’s back to school week, so time for some homework. Former teacher Ian Hauser suggests that Ash Barty might provide a helpful focus to learn some useful lessons.

Almanac Tennis: Ash Barty – the perfect role model for young Australians

June 11, 2019 by Sean Mortell 6 Comments

Sean Mortell channels the view held widely through the Australian populus about new French Open champion Ash Barty. [Lovely tribute – Ed]

Almanac Tennis: Never a bad word by or about Barty

March 26, 2022 by Ron Reed Leave a Comment

Ash Barty. IT’S been one of the best stories in Australian sporting history for a simple reason –it was all good, writes RON REED.

Almanac Tennis – The Australian Open 2022: Ash and Rafa

February 1, 2022 by Ian Hauser 2 Comments

Someone had to break the ice after the marvellous fortnight which was The Australian Open 2022. Ian Hauser offers his take on a memorable tournament.

Almanac Books – ‘Barty: Much More Than Tennis’ – Ron Reed and Chris McLeod

October 29, 2021 by Ron Reed Leave a Comment

Australia’s pre-eminent tennis player – perhaps our No 1 sports personality overall – is back in the spotlight, says Ron Reed, the author of a soon to be released updated book about her, ‘Barty: Much More Than Tennis’.

Almanac Tennis: Why Barty matters so much

July 16, 2021 by Ron Reed 12 Comments

Ron Reed, an award-winning sports editor, columnist and feature writer with the Herald and Weekly Times, and a past Australian Sportswriter of the Year, reminds Australians why Ash Barty matters so much us.

Almanac Tennis: Watching Ash and Thinking About Stuff

June 11, 2019 by Edward P. Olsen 4 Comments

Edward P Olsen first saw Ash Barty play tennis as a 14yo in Melbourne, but it was world events of that day Edward associates with the young tennis player that continues to this day. Read his story about Ash and the Russian riots.

Almanac Tennis: The last Aussie champ

February 17, 2021 by Almanac Admin 3 Comments

With Ash Barty’s defeat this afternoon, can you remember the last Australian to win an Australian Open singles title?

Almanac Teams: Players better known for other pursuits

July 17, 2023 by Rodney 14 Comments

From cricket to tennis or even the court bench, Rodney Boyd’s side this week consists of players who had a bit of talent on the field, but made more of their abilities off it.

Bring Douggie Walters Back!

November 10, 2022 by [email protected] 2 Comments

Ian Wilson remembers the day Doug Walters became his childhood hero, as much for how he played the game as for what he achieved. It got him thinking about players’ motivation.

Almanac Teams: Crow flown the Koop; Obscure 47s (1980- )

November 7, 2022 by Rodney Leave a Comment

The second Number 47 side from Rodney Boyd features some sharpshooters, cult figures and current players, all with interesting stories.

Almanac Golf: Then along came Smith …

July 19, 2022 by Rick N 2 Comments

Australian golfer Cameron Smith wins the 2022 British Open reminding Rick Newbery of many memories as he explains.

Almanac Tributes: Vale Ron Reed

June 10, 2022 by John Harms 8 Comments

Ron Reed’s column will not appear on our site today. He died last Friday at the age of 74. We will miss him. John Harms pays his tribute.

Almanac Basketball: Loud Liz is a big loss in only one way

May 13, 2022 by Ron Reed 7 Comments

SHE should be a hoops hero but the Opals’ best player has well and truly worn out her welcome, writes RON REED.

Almanac Tennis: Game, Set and Match to Martina

March 29, 2022 by Smokie 12 Comments

Martina Navratilova is a true champion – both on and off court. Smokie tells of his Twitter exchange with Martina, and the gift he received from her in the post.

Almanac Sport: Two of the best – at putting on a show

January 21, 2022 by Ron Reed 2 Comments

THEY’RE not necessarily winners but they’re not to be missed when they go into action, writes RON REED.

Almanac Sport: A year with a lot to like

December 31, 2021 by Ron Reed Leave a Comment

Like all forms of beauty, the attraction of sport is in the eye of the beholder, and RON REED has an electic list for the last 12 months – but maybe that’s just him.