Our IT guru, Dermie, has added a new feature to the site. You may have already noticed it – at the end of your story, there is a biography box. You can have it at the end of your stories, or not. There is also an option to upload your photos here if you couldn’t work out the Gravatar technology.
Pain and suffering with the occasional euphoric high
February 26, 2013 by 8 Comments
Pain and suffering with the occasional euphoric high – it’s the best way to describe the life of a Saints fan, says Shaun Curnow. So, what is it that makes them bleed Red, White and Black?
Playing a bouncer
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Peter Argent’s photos show the result of a batsman struggling to handle a bouncer.
The Jug and Urn Tour 2013
January 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Join the Jug and Urn Tour for a guided tour of the Ashes and the British Open.
Was John Coleman the greatest forward ever to ever play for Heatherton FC?
January 18, 2013 by 11 Comments
Trevor Easey’s research into the Heatherton Football Club’s origins revealed some surprising past players, including legendary Essendon forward John Coleman.
An Indian Summer of Cricket with Gideon Haigh
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
You are invited to an evening with Senator John Faulkner, Gideon Haigh and Cate McGregor at the MCG in the Melbourne Cricket Club Library THIS MONDAY to discuss Cate’s new book An Indian Summer of Cricket.
Culture is King (apparently)
January 14, 2013 by 1 Comment
Lachlan Waterman asks what is this thing called culture? It seems every AFL club is either protecting, defending, or denying theirs.
The AFL fixture is doing my head in
January 11, 2013 by 13 Comments
Peter Stewart has a crack at fixing the inequities in the AFL fixture.
Gideon, the BBL and the cheerleaders
January 10, 2013 by 12 Comments
Knacker Gideon Haigh called Shane Warne a pork chop. Some didn’t agree. Haigh called them pork chops. What do you think?
Why momentum rules football (kind of)
January 9, 2013 by 3 Comments
Can a simple concept – momentum – explain the difference between winning and losing, asks Nick Cadle.
Bengali finesse
January 4, 2013 by 2 Comments
Knacker and muso, David Bridie, took these cricket photos from Bengal, India, where he was visiting recently for a Sing Sing tour with some PNG and Yongu musicians.
Socceroos missed chance to be Unofficial World Champion
January 2, 2013 by 3 Comments
Amidst the euphoria of qualification for the East Asia Football Federation tournament late last year, most people seem to have been unaware that Australia missed the chance to be the Unofficial World Champion (UFWC) in football, writes Roy Hay.
T20: Strike that in the diary
December 29, 2012 by 4 Comments
Home for Christmas, Lachlan Waterman couldn’t get through the Clarrie Grimmett Gates quick enough. Adelaide v Melbourne, Strikers v Stars, Tait v Hodge, good v evil.
Football missives: Wee Willie Anderson and Big Buddy
December 23, 2012 by 8 Comments
The recruiting of the young Afro-American player (Wallace) by North Melbourne rings a bell with Robin Grow, who wants to know whether anyone remembers the experiment with Wee Willie Anderson, probably in the 70s?
Almanac Rugby League – Some thoughts from Richard Hinds on The Rugby League Almanac (via the SMH)
December 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Columnist Richard Hinds casts an eye over The Rugby League Almanac.
Almanac Rugby League – What’s in The Rugby League Almanac?
December 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
An outline of what is in The Rugby League Almanac 2012.
Almanac Rugby league – The Rugby League Almanac – Round 19
December 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Greetings Sportsfans, We have posted Round 19 of the inaugural Rugby League Almanac for your enjoyment. Simply click here for the entire chapter. The Almanac can be purchased for $35 (free delivery) at our online book store here. Cheers, The Knackery
The art of writing, lost and found
December 18, 2012 by 2 Comments
Gareth Andrews on Writing. One of the beautiful gifts given to man and possibly one of its most underused.
Old cricketers never die…
Lachlan Waterman provides an assessment of current cricket commentators.