Sean Curtain turns back the clock with a cameo return to local cricket.
Almanac Cricket: Turning back the clock – a cameo return to local cricket
January 13, 2021 by 7 Comments
Quick quiz – Sean’s Choice (who do you love?)
June 5, 2020 by 6 Comments
Sean Curtain has devised a quiz where difficult choices are to be made. Will your selections be from the heart or from the head?
Reading sports books in the time of Cholera
May 2, 2020 by 5 Comments
Sean Curtain has been using this time to re-visit some classic old (and new) sportsbooks. Here he walks us through a section of his library.
Paul Keating, Mr Brightside and Bobby Ewing: For the true believers – Richmond 2017
October 4, 2017 by 3 Comments
Whatever your views on Paul Keating, the man did have some damm good lines. So, like his comment just after his unlikely election win against John Hewson, the Tigers win was one for the true believers, writes Sean Curtain, and the sweetest victory of all.
Previously on AFL: a quick summary of what’s happening just at the minute
July 18, 2017 by 1 Comment
2017 has been quite a close, controversial and fun season of AFL so far. Thankfully, Sean Curtain delivers dry humour to let us what is happening now in footy.
Quick quiz: 50 (+ 1) cricket questions to ponder during a drinks break
January 10, 2017 by 6 Comments
It’s Big Issues Time, Summer Edition, with thanks to Sean Curtain. Have a crack.
2016 Grand Final – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Guilt, doubt and freebies: the view from the corporate seats.
November 20, 2016 by 5 Comments
Sean Curtain gives a really honest account (as he always does) of his feelings about the 2016 Grand Final. It’s a confession of sorts – or at least an admission. [Excellent piece – JTH]
Tigers still not gone!: Glass remains half full! (slightly chipped and full of Yarra water, but half full nonetheless)
May 5, 2016 by 3 Comments
Richmond supporters are unique, sailing in a sea of pessimism with a leaky boat they await the tide of change, Sean Curtain is no exception.
Glass half full time – why the Tiger season is still alive!
April 14, 2016 by 3 Comments
Sean Curtain finds the positives in Richmond’s season
The bumpy road to Round 1: A Tiger mate departs far too soon
April 6, 2016 by 12 Comments
In this tribute, Sean prepared for the 2016 Season to help a mate and fellow Richmond supporter. [Our thoughts for you and Graham’s family – Ed]
Overheard at Essendon Part 5: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word (or, When are you going to pay for the gift!)
August 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The (farewell) gift that, until yesterday at least, keeps on giving. Part 5 of Sean Curtain’s Tullamarine eavesdropping.
Overheard at Essendon – Part 4: The spreadsheet of truth (WADA, WADA, WADA)
May 14, 2015 by 11 Comments
Sean Curtain with another one of those overheard conversations at Essendon.
The Aussies: Fast, Brilliant, Creative, Daring and in the Final. (So why can’t I like them?)
March 29, 2015 by 21 Comments
Sean Curtain respects – but doesn’t like – the way the Australian cricket team go about their work on the field. Moreso after moments in Thursday evening’s Australia v India ICC World Cup semi-final.
The hoick, the dismissal or just taking part: What will he remember from our weekend of cricket?
March 11, 2015 by 4 Comments
This week’s episode of Boys and Balls stars Sean and Ben Curtain, exploring the fine line between the gaining and losing of your child’s respect.
Essendon and their Curiously Scheduled, Possibly Generous and Definitely Soft NAB Challenge Games
February 25, 2015 by 7 Comments
The Bombers have a very ‘interesting’ NAB Challenge schedule ahead of them, argues Sean Curtain. Have the undermanned Bombers (self-imposed, it must be pointed out) been spared the rod by AFL in being drawn to meet three of last season’s strugglers in the pre-season competition?
The past is another country: A change is gonna come. (Who said that?)
January 14, 2015 by 6 Comments
Sean Curtain’s trusty Blackberry carked it. It got him thinking about change. And Spidercam.
Dear Almanac: Thanks for the gift that’s kept on giving
December 22, 2014 by 12 Comments
Sean Curtain, as honest and self-effacing as ever, pays tribute to the writing and reading community that is the Almanac.
[Thanks for these words Sean, and especially for all the words you have penned over the last three years – Ed]
Gabba Test, Australia v India – Day Two: The Old and the New – A Mixed Media Day of Cricket Updates
December 18, 2014 by 2 Comments
Sean Curtain charts both the progress of both live cricket media coverage and day two’s play at the Gabba.
The First Ever Almanac Psychological Profile and Questionnaire: 100 Quick Questions (No fence sitting allowed)
“Take a seat on ze couch pliss. Dr Curtain vil be vis you shortly… “[really liking this one! – Ed]