The photo below is of Clint ‘Captain SAPSASA’ Rule. Here’s an explanation from The Captain: “It’s been pretty cold here in SA (in August) and knowing I would be on the bench, I brought an extension cord and an electric blanket. Slow cooking the aged-hammys before wandering out into the playing arena to further embarrass [Read more]
Melbourne Racing Club Election
November 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
Alistair Ewart, who strikes the Malarkey Medal each year, is running for the MRC committee.
President’s Cup Blog
November 17, 2011 by 2 Comments
A selection of the world’s best golfers take to the Royal Melbourne fairways over the next four days. How do we see this event? Any of you going? We’d appreciate your thoughts and experiences.
2nd Test Blog
November 17, 2011 by 6 Comments
After a week of varied traumas in the cricket world, the Aussies saddle up to try and make amends for the (not so) magic number 47. How do we rate their chances?
Caught behind off a spinner
November 14, 2011 by 1 Comment
Photo by Peter Argent A great catch by Northern Jets keeper Matthew Wright off the bowling of leg spinner Cameron Williams.
Discussion: Australian Open Golf
November 11, 2011 by 8 Comments
A low scoring first day. The traditional Daly circus. Pretty much the expected first day as a strong field contests the Oz Open. There’s much to discuss apart from Tiger. Your thoughts folks?
Broken Bat
November 7, 2011 by 3 Comments
Photos by Peter Argent This is Adelaide District Cricket Club opening batsman Anthony Jennings during the round three SACA district A grade game against Glenelg at Glandore (Revolution Reserve) on Saturday, November 5 .
Almanac Tips: Oaks Day
November 3, 2011 by 3 Comments
Harms’ Tips Ulundi Twilighting Valentine Miss and trifectas with Russian Bond Satin Shoes (roughie: Vain Attraction) Chosen To Fly Gliding/Ravheel Proliferate Cascabel Face Off Smokie’s smokies for Oaks Day. Race 6: #3 Gliding. (then #2 Dowager Queen, then #5 Roma Giaconda). J B Cummings collects Oaks trophies like he collects Melbourne Cups. [Read more]
AFL Fixture Discussion
October 28, 2011 by 24 Comments
The fixture for 2012 is now released. (Remember, it’s a fixture, not a draw). Here it is: http://www.afl.com.au/Fixtures/tabid/10586/Default.aspx So who’s happy and who’s not? North supporters, please form an orderly queue. Cue jokes about Collingwood and the MCG. You all know the drill…
Rotunda in the West: John Clarke & Bryan Dawe
October 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
For all those who missed out in February… Rotunda in the West: Conversations with Australian Writers brought to you by Professional Writing and Editing (tafe), Victoria University (9919 2681) Is… thrilled to announce that John Clarke and Bryan Dawe are back!!! Rotunda in the West: Conversations with Australian Writers VU [Read more]
Ken Haley Launch: [email protected]/h
October 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Ken Haley’s Adelaide book launch. Details below.
Sheffield Shield: SA v NSW
October 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Lawrie Colliver watched South Australia continue their dominance of New South Wales on Day 2 in Adelaide. http://wickettowicket.com.au/2011/10/19/sheffield-shield-sa-v-nsw-day-two-%e2%80%93-redbacks-take-control/
MARTIN BENNETT 1951-2011
October 19, 2011 by 5 Comments
MARTIN BENNETT 1951-2011 by Steve Haddan Good afternoon, I am delighted to accept Carol and Peter’s invitation to say a few words in tribute for Marty, who I first met back in 1979. It was at the start of a brief and undistinguished career at the University of Queensland Australian Football club [Read more]
Geelong Cup Almanacker Selections
October 19, 2011 by 22 Comments
The titular heads of tipsterdom are back to solve the Geelong Cup (Gup according to some) equation. Good punting. Smokie’s Smokies 1. Dunaden 2. Bauer 3. Perfect Pecs Smokie says the French stayer (Dunaden) has some decent form behind it. He highly rates Luca Cumani as a trainer, but probably [Read more]
Redbacks on top
October 18, 2011 by 1 Comment
Check out Lawrie Colliver’s report from Day 1 of the Shield match between South Australia and NSW at the link below. Feel free to pop back here and have your say about that game or the domestic competition in general. http://wickettowicket.com.au/2011/10/17/sheffield-shield-sa-v-nsw-day-one-redbacks-on-top/
Tuesday night at the book group… readings in black and white *
October 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Paul Masters It might have just been a normal, quiet first day in October when the book group met in an inner suburban house in Thornbury. They were, as always, more or less ready to catch up, eat, and to debrief on the human condition – work, partners, life and the whole damn thing [Read more]
Trade Week Discussion 2011
October 17, 2011 by 11 Comments
Where there’s smoke, there doesn’t necessarily have to be fire. AFL Trade week is living proof of this. After all the huffing and puffing, it seems the two most notable trades are Clark to Melbourne and Ebert back home to SA (Port). Otherwise, there was a shuffling of juniors, journeymen and draft picks. Does anyone think their [Read more]
Kim Hughes Interview
October 17, 2011 by 1 Comment
A frank interview with Kim Hughes on Australian cricket in his time, his relationship with Dennis Lillee and others, and an interesting take on Australian masculinity. http://soundcloud.com/off-the-ball/kim-hughes-and-the-bad-old
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