Brian Muir was a wool classer, analyst and later a manager at Dalgety’s. He played at St Kilda, coached the Under 19s and has been a club stalwart for over half a century. He spoke to JTH yesterday. [A worthy nom for the Vic side – Ed]
Footy Almanac/Adelaide Uni Greys Sydney lunch and launch July 26
July 14, 2015 by 3 Comments
Lunch in Sydney on July 26. All welcome.
The Ashes 2015 – First Test: Banter, Insight and Memory
July 9, 2015 by 106 Comments
Test talk. Hit us with your insights and memories.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: Happy Birthday Mal and Game 3 chat
July 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
Happy Birthday Mal!
Leave your greeting. For Mal. For Queensland. For NSW?
Who wins, and why?
The Ashes 2015 – First Test: N’yuck! N’yuck! N’yuck!
July 7, 2015 by 16 Comments
JTH is slapping himself about the face on this one. Here he argues that Watto must play, and that the boy from Ipswich is, by nature, a bowler.
Almanac Tennis – Wimbledon 2015: Can someone explain that Round 4 match to me?
July 7, 2015 by 16 Comments
Nick Krygios: dicuss.
Phil Walsh
July 3, 2015 by 33 Comments
We are thinking of the Walsh family, and all those who have suffered, and continue to suffer, in the face of immense human loss and sadness.
Wimbledon: Volatility and security in early-round, late-night tennis punting
July 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
The $1-nothing winner and the long shot sit side by side in Grand Slam tennis.
And the long-shot potential quarter finalist can also offer some value.
John Harms explains. [He reckons he’s found the value – your thoughts? Ed]
VAFA – Ajax v Fitzroy: We’re playing away
July 1, 2015 by 11 Comments
Fitzroy played away on Saturday. John Harms was there.
Ultimate Wool Team: Western Australia
June 30, 2015 by 10 Comments
Here’s the WA team based on nominations that have come in this season, and earlier. Please argue for changes (as the South Australians have been doing). And add any further nominations. There’s quite a few nominations of footballers who MAY have an association with wool. If you can shed any light on these please do by adding a comment.
Pretty good side I’d have to say!
Round 11 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Boris
June 18, 2015 by 16 Comments
John Harms on Geelong’s spirit-lifting win at the Adelaide Oval and then chance meeting with Corey Enright at the Adelaide Airport.
Ultimate Wool Team – South Australia
June 16, 2015 by 23 Comments
We’ve pored over the nominations and come up with this: the best side to have an association with the wool industry in South Australia. This is a seriously strong side but feel free to nominate other names, or argue the case for the promotion of someone from the long interchange list. [Might need to check the bonafides of some of them – Ed]
Ultimate Wool Team: Riverina
June 9, 2015 by 6 Comments
This is a strong side, but a rather top-heavy side. So many big blokes! Add your nominations. And did the Carrolls come from a sheep-wheat background? Might have to add a few of them?
Ultimate Wool Team: Victoria
June 8, 2015 by 14 Comments
A provisional Victorian wool team has been chosen. Thoughts? Make your case for someone who has been left out. New noms also welcome. [A lot of Geelong blokes – Ed]
Almanac Cricket: Ashes promo from Skysports
June 6, 2015 by 6 Comments
This is worth a look. Bumble: on fire.
Audrey Fithall (Australian Lacrosse player) fundraiser in Williamstown on June 19
June 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Audrey Fithall has been selected in the Australian Under 19 Lacrosse side which is heading to the World Championships in Scotland. It’s an expensive exercise when there is no institutional support, and the girls are doing some serious fundraising. Here’s news of a cracking night in Williamstown on June 19.
Footy History: Aboriginal Players at Fitzroy
June 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
This is the talk John Harms gave to the Fitzroy Junior Football Club about Aboriginal Royboys. [Thanks to Mark Buttifant and crew at the Roys juniors for the invitation – JTH]
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