Darren ‘Smokie’ Dawson continues his Australian album series, this time with Dan Sultan’s 2014 album, “Blackbird”. Dan’s wonderful voice gets the recognition it deserves.
Almanac Music: Aussie album review – Hoodoo Gurus “Stoneage Romeos”
February 27, 2015 by 13 Comments
Welcoming in a new addition to our Almanac Music collection. In the first of an occasional series, Smokie revisits – and offers a few thoughts on – classic Australian albums. To get the ball rolling, it’s The Hoodoo Gurus and their breakthrough debut LP: Stoneage Romeos.
SCG Test, Australia v India – Day Two: Good Blokes
January 8, 2015 by 20 Comments
Neither you nor I will ever be as good a bloke or sheila as those good blokes representing Australia – on the field and in the commentary box.
Adelaide Test, Australia v India – Day Five: In Praise of Test Cricket
December 14, 2014 by 11 Comments
There is no other game like Test cricket.
Second Test, Pakistan v Australia (Abu Dhabi) – Day 3: Who saw this coming?
November 2, 2014 by 4 Comments
After another trying day, Smokie asks what is wrong with our batsmen showing patience?
AFL Elimination Final – North Melbourne v Essendon: The Eight Stages of a Finals Win
September 9, 2014 by 7 Comments
Kangaroos diehard Smokie Dawson takes us through all the stages of anticipation, helplessness and euphoria that were part of his Saturday night at the MCG.
The Last Backyard Soccer Match
July 8, 2014 by 11 Comments
Delightful memoir lamenting the passing of time, and change. And remembering the great times. Of Smokie Dawson’s family backyard soccer.
AFL Round 5 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Dear Brad…
April 23, 2014 by 16 Comments
Dear Brad, Please understand me when I say that it has been so difficult for me to put pen to paper. But having had four days to reflect on just the state of our relationship, I have come to the conclusion that it is past the point of having a hearts to hearts. It is [Read more]
Goal of the year
March 12, 2014 by 17 Comments
A lovely tale about the birth of a sporting highlight
Melbourne Test – Day 4: The Watson Irritation
December 31, 2013 by 8 Comments
Smokie Dawson has an itch.
Perth Test – Day 3: Things I Saw Today
December 16, 2013 by 4 Comments
What a difference a few months make. Smokie Dawson contrasts England’s arrogant dominance in Manchester with their Day 3 capitulation under relentless Australian bowling and WACA heat.
Adelaide Test – Day 4: One-sided cricket is no fun
December 9, 2013 by 3 Comments
Darren ‘Smokie’ Dawson is being referred to the House Committee for UnAustralian Activities. He thinks the cricket is too one-sided to be enjoyable. His son Brendan’s team had a good win, despite batting Watto at four.
Memo: Ashes Day One Pessimism Alert
November 22, 2013 by 12 Comments
Smokie Dawson reviews the obituary notices from Day One at the Gabba Test. Ask not for whom the bell tolls……………..
Thank you, Cricketing Gods
October 31, 2013 by 16 Comments
The feel good story of the week. Darren “Smokie” Dawson fulfils two childhood’s dreams in the one day.
It’s true: Cricket Australia make a good decision
October 17, 2013 by 5 Comments
Hold onto your hats: Smokie Dawson takes time out from bagging Cricket Australia to admit that, just this once, he might have been wrong. (But before you get too carried away, what about the fixturing and the commentary?)
ODI cricket review: How did your favourite player fare?
September 20, 2013 by 2 Comments
It may have been a meaningless one-day series, tacked onto the tail-end of an Ashes tour, and England may have rested many of its players, but a win’s a win! Smokie rates the players.
Fifth Test – Day 4: Rain
August 25, 2013 by 6 Comments
Rain on Smokie Dawson’s parade made him angry, so he has listed ten things about the English team which annoy the hell out of him (and without mentioning KP!).
Fourth Test – Day 4: It’s all about momentum
August 13, 2013 by 9 Comments
Clarke must shoulder some of the blame for England’s second innings total – no third man, poor body language and field placements, and a refusal to give Siddle the new ball.
Golf: A Novice at the Open
July 22, 2013 by 8 Comments
Smokie is not one to queue. He made an exception to board the train to Muirfield for the British Open – it was worth it.
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