In his review of Eddie Betts’ autobiography The Boy From Boomerang Crescent , Braham Dabscheck explains that this is more than a ‘glory book’. [Thanks to Braham for permission to reproduce this review which first appeared in The Newtown Review of Books.]
Round 20 – St. Kilda v Hawthorn: Saints’ early dominance enough to hold off fast finishing Hawks
August 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Far from the percentage booster it looked like being part-way through the game, Braham Dabscheck’s Saints just got over the Hawks in a tussle that was populated by errors in judgement and execution from both parties. St Kilda has September still in their sights, but will need to sharpen up starting from next week according to Braham.
Round 19 – West Coast v St. Kilda: Saints fly west and coast over the Eagles
July 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
“Go west!” if you’re a Saints fan in 2022. Perth has been a happy hunting ground for Braham Dabscheck’s St Kilda and in a season that promised plenty before the bye, they’ll take whatever they can to keep the hope of finals alive.
Round 16 – Carlton v St. Kilda: Saints exorcise ‘dem’ Blues
July 3, 2022 by 1 Comment
After a few disappointing weeks, St Kilda gave their fans something to smile about with their convincing win over the Blues in their Round 16 match as a pleased Braham Dabscheck reports.
Almanac Book Review: Athletes and Near Death Experiences – The Case of Triathlete Emma Carney
June 3, 2022 by 5 Comments
Braham Dabscheck summarises Emma Carney’s experiences of hardship, politics, injuries, mental and physical abuse. Highlighting what it took for her to reach the elite level of a Triathlete throughout the 90’s. Her story as Dabschek reviews, uncovers the incompetence and inadequate support for athletes such as Emma Carney that nearly cost her life, signifying the much needed attention for change in management structure and policies for future Australian athletes to not have to endure the experience Carney had suffered throughout her career.
Round 11 – St. Kilda v North Melbourne: Saints hop over the hapless Kangaroos
May 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Braham Dabscheck on the Saints’ comfortable win over the lowly Roos and what to make of the season so far at the bye.
Round 10 – Adelaide v St. Kilda: A late swing in the polls delivers victory for the Saints
May 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It may not have been a classic, but Braham Dabscheck’s Saints claimed a mandate (for another week at least) with their win over the Crows in Adelaide.
Round 9 – St. Kilda v Geelong: Saints puurfect against the Cats
May 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Braham Dabscheck’s Saints suffered a couple of injuries and took a while to find their mojo against Geelong but, once they did, there was only going to be one winner.
Round 6 – GWS Giants v St. Kilda: Miracle at Manuka – Saints’ Jacks slay the Giant(s)
April 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Second on the ladder, 5 wins and 1 loss, the Saints are looking the real thing for season 2022. Braham Dabscheck reviews their Round 6 win against the Giants.
Round 5 – St. Kilda v Gold Coast: Sun shines on Saints as they block out the Suns under the roof
April 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
From a walk in the park over the Hawks last week to a trickier prospect in the Suns, Braham Dabscheck’s Saints have been getting it done any which way.
Round 4 – Hawthorn v St. Kilda: Saints outfly the Hawks in a scintillating display at the ‘G’
April 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A total performance (well, almost…) from Braham Dabscheck’s Saints over the Hawks. Plenty to be happy about, Sainters!
Round 3 – St. Kilda v Richmond: Lightning can strike twice in the same place twice, even if it is on the other side of the continent!
April 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
What a two weeks it has been for the Saints’ big man Max King! According to Braham Dabscheck, lightning struck twice at the end of King’s prolific boot as St Kilda wrestled a win away from Richmond in the last.
Round 2 – Fremantle v St. Kilda: King to the Max and Professor Higgins slice and quarter Dockers in just one Quarter
March 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Was it hunger pangs? A political pain? Maybe something in the Perth water…whatever it was, Braham Dabscheck was left scratching his head at some of the footy on display before Higgins and King stole the show for St Kilda in the third term.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Games People Played: A Global History Of Sport’ by Wray Vamplew
January 29, 2022 by 2 Comments
‘Games People Played: A Global History Of Sport’ by Wray Vamplew constitutes the fruits of half a century of research and makes an unparalleled contribution to our understanding of sport and the role it has played in the history of the world. In his review Braham Dabscheck states the book is a tour de force which will be a standard work in sports history for many years to come.
Almanac Footy History: A team of women umpires
December 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
Braham Dabscheck spotted this photo at the recent New South Wales Australian Football Historical Society function
Buckley v Tutty: Fifty years on from the most important case in the history of Australian Sport
December 13, 2021 by 6 Comments
Today is a day to remember (and perhaps thank if you are a professional athlete) Dennis Tutty, a now long retired Balmain Tigers player who in 1971 took on the sporting establishment and won in the High Court.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Australia’s Game: The History of Australian Football’ by Matthew Nicholson, Bob Stewart, Greg de Moore and Rob Hess
November 18, 2021 by 3 Comments
Braham Dabscheck presents a forthright review of the recently released ‘Australia’s Game: the complete history of The Australian game of football’.
Round 23 – St. Kilda v Fremantle: Saints lock out Dockers in striking performance
August 23, 2021 by 2 Comments
No finals this season for Braham Dabscheck’s Saints, but at least they ended it with a bang. He’s now looking forward to next year, and the rapidly approaching women’s season.
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