In the early days of a new year some new sides are making a push towards Superbowl glory in the NFL – Sean Mortell takes us into the tension of Wildcard Sunday, where four teams entered and only two left.
The local cricket rodeo – a short story on a batting collapse
December 24, 2019 by 2 Comments
Wickets have tumbled, a batting collapse, a cock-a-hoop fielding side, and you walk to the crease nerves a flutter to face the next ball. Sean Mortell sets the scenario emphatically.
Almanac Cricket History – A year of turmoil, capped off in remarkably different ways: the story of Australia v Pakistan in 2009/10
November 28, 2019 by 2 Comments
The 2009/10 Test series between Australia and Pakistan provided challenges and opportunities for both teams. Sean Mortell relives the Melbourne and Sydney Tests of that tour.
Collingwood, a season in review: A blur of emotion, success and fighting ‘til the final siren
October 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hoping to rebound from disappointment, Collingwood’s season had many fluctuations. Sean Mortell reviews the Black and White 2019 season.
Grand Final – Richmond v GWS: The yellow of poise, the black of power
October 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Footy Records, the crowded throng, and soaking up the atmosphere were all a part of Sean Mortell’s Grand Final Day.
Preliminary Final – Collingwood v GWS: Arrogance doesn’t blight an absorbing contest
September 25, 2019 by 3 Comments
The pre-match cockiness of his fellow Magpie supporters gave Sean Mortell a bad feeling. The game reinforced it, despite the frantic conclusion.
The Ashes 2019 – Fifth Test: The Australian performance we expected, but barely got
September 16, 2019 by 4 Comments
With the 5th and final Test in the books, Sean Mortell gives us his overview of the last chapter of an interesting Ashes.
Ashes 2019 – Fifth Test Day 1: Deuce; a topsy-turvy day of Test cricket
September 13, 2019 by 8 Comments
Seam Mortell sums up Australia’s day in the field on Day 1 of the 5th Ashes Test at The Oval. Some fine bowling from Mitch Marsh, but some easy chances put down lets the Poms off the hook.
The Ashes 2019 – Fourth Test: Drama, tension, glorious joy
September 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A great victory for the Aussies in the 4th Ashes Test at Old Trafford as reports Sean Mortell.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: An unlikely chance to create something memorable
September 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood had a great win over Geelong in Week1 of the Finals and have set themselves up for a real shot at the big one according to Sean Mortell.
The Ashes 2019 – Fourth Test Days 1 & 2: Steve and his little mate Marnus
September 6, 2019 by 2 Comments
Steve Smith leads the way for Australia as they take command on the first two days of the Fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester as Sean Mortell reports.
Collingwood: From the Inside Out reaction – Will this change AFL forever?
September 4, 2019 by 2 Comments
Last night’s ‘From The Inside Out’ documentary revealed to Sean Mortell much more than he was expecting. It has him thinking.
Finals Week 1 – Preview
September 3, 2019 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell previews Finals Week 1 making his predictions who he believes the winners will be.
Almanac Footy History: Drawn grand finals – so what happened next?
August 29, 2019 by 3 Comments
Sean Mortell is our Peter Stirk Scholar. He has chosen an interesting topic to pursue as a major feature – in the case of drawn VFL/AFL grand finals, how have the protagonists responded? He considers the three examples.
A Mr. Fix It, the life and soul: The Tyson Goldsack tale
August 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell profiles the career of Collingwood favourite Tyson Goldsack who has announced his retirement from AFL football once the Magpies finals campaign is over.
Round 23 – Collingwood v Essendon: A wonderful Friday signalling greater things to come
August 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cold night, big crowd, and a great game between two traditional rivals. Sean Mortell reports on a determined Collingwood victory over a fighting Bombers in their Round 23 match at the MCG.
The Ashes 2019 – Third Test Day 4: Wow!
August 27, 2019 by 2 Comments
Ben Stokes shattered the hearts of all Aussies with his history making magnificent innings reports Sean Mortell with his review of Day 4 of the Ashes Test at Headingley.
Ashes 2019 – Third Test Days 2 and 3: Aussies fire ahead, but England give themselves a wild shot at it
August 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
England give themselves a chance in the Third Test at Headingley as they fight their way back into the match on day 3 reports Sean Mortell.
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