Being appointed Test captain would have been enough to make it a big year for cricketer Pat Cummins, but that wasn’t the half of it, writes RON REED
Almanac Cricket: At last, T20 gets the big tick.
November 19, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cricket’s short game has taken its time to fully resonate with Australian sports fans – but that’s old news now, writes Ron Reed.
Almanac Cricket: Only in Pakistan – Lawyers, Guns and Laptops
November 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Australian cricket team is about to resume touring Pakistan, which can be an interesting experience according to Ron Reed, who was on the spot the last time that happened.
Almanac Horse Racing: Verry good reasons to keep the faith
November 5, 2021 by 3 Comments
It wasn’t hard to recognise who might beat the favourite in the Melbourne Cup, says Ron Reed as he counts his money.
Almanac Olympics: Still a long road to medal justice
October 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
The fight goes on – with new light at the end of the tunnel – for Olympic doping victims, writes Ron Reed.
Almanac Boxing: Bigger than big – The Fighting Fury
October 15, 2021 by 7 Comments
There will never be another Muhammad Ali – but are we seeing the next best thing in Tyson Fury, writes Ron Reed.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Bradman vs Bodyline’ – Roland Perry
October 8, 2021 by 5 Comments
Joe Root will be a welcome arrival for the Ashes while a ruthless predecessor is again under scrutiny nearly 100 years after his successful but ill-starred campaign, writes Ron Reed in his review of Roland Perry’s new book, ‘Bradman vs Bodyline’.
Almanac Footy: Remembering the day Robbie’s dream died
October 1, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Demons finally got it done for Robbie Flower – long after their first attempt, writes Ron Reed as he remembers the Melbourne great who died seven years ago this weekend.
Almanac Footy: Why Grannies ain’t what they used to be
September 17, 2021 by 3 Comments
Prominent sports journalist Ron Reed, ponders the question of how much footy has changed since the last time the Demons and the Bulldogs played off for the flag. Beyond recognition he suggests, and so has the way it is written about – and by whom.
Almanac Footy: Why we’re missing the mighty MCG
September 3, 2021 by 3 Comments
There are bigger tragedies in life at the moment but being locked out of the MCG indefinitely is making Ron Reed distinctly unhappy.
Almanac Cricket: Father Time no match for Old Man Jim
August 28, 2021 by 1 Comment
Like a good wine, Jimmy Anderson keeps on getting better with age, and as Ron Reed suggests, there is no holding him back from continuing to swing ‘the Duke orb both ways with precise placement at brisk pace’.
Almanac Olympics: Brisbane best bet to go into bat
August 13, 2021 by 5 Comments
Ron Reed looks ahead to assess the chances of netball and cricket winning status as Olympic sports – and wishes them both all the luck they can get!
Almanac Olympics: Boomers – Mills, a hero cast in bronze
August 8, 2021 by 4 Comments
Respected journalist Ron Reed continues his magnificent informative reports of events from the Tokyo Olympics. This report focuses upon the efforts of the bronze winning Boomers particularly the integral role played by Patty Mills for the team.
Almanac Olympics – Track and Field: Why history said it was a big ask for Bol
August 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Ron Reed looks back over Olympic Games history to put into context the achievements of Australia’s latest sporting sensation, Peter Bol.
Almanac Olympics – Boxing: Hit-man Harry making rare history
August 4, 2021 by 5 Comments
Harry Garside boxed his way to a guaranteed medal on Tuesday night, becoming the first Australian boxer to medal at the Olympics since 1988. Ron Reed shares his insights.
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