Grade 9 Parade College student James Dunse tells the tale of Cleveland’s historic Game 7 victory over the Golden State Warriors to snatch the 2016 NBA title.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – James Dunse: NBA Finals Game 7, 2016
February 21, 2020 by 2 Comments
Basketball Almanac – Trailblazer Damian Lillard’s event proposal could rejuvenate All-Star weekend
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Mark Miller discusses the proposal by NBA superstar Damian Lillard to add life and excitement to the NBA All-Star Weekend.
Why LeBron’s changed his tune on resting
January 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Mark Miller discusses the concept of “load management” and its utilisation by NBA greats as a form to prolonging their basketball careers.
Who’s going to claim the eighth seed in the West?
January 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
Mark Miller presents his thoughts about which teams may fight out for a place in the top “eight” of the NBA Western Conference.
Chris Paul – the most underrated acquisition of the NBA off season
December 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Mark Miller explores the background to the signing of elder statesman, injury prone Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder team in the NBA.
Almanac Basketball: 76ers need to move on from Ben Simmons
December 10, 2019 by 9 Comments
Deakin Uni student Mark Miller commences a weekly basketball feature for the Footy Almanac. Today he examines the career of Ben Simmons at the Philadelphia 76ers and questions whether it is time for Ben Simmons to move on.
The Parade College Writing Workshop: The Melbourne Derby – Melbourne United v South East Melbourne Phoenix
November 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
Connor Pike, a Year 9 student at The Parade College, covers the early season NBL derby between Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Almanac (Sports) Travel: St. Louis – Land of Blues, Reds, Brews and MACs.
August 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Steve and Lachie Earl are in St Louis where it seems the locals find them exotic enough to chat, befriend and look after them with visits here and there. [Great travel yarn belted out on a phone – JTH]
Almanac Books: Not Bad Thanks is a hoot
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
If you want an entertaining examination of mateship and sporting obsession, John Harms thinks Graeme Willingham’s ‘Not Bad Thanks’ is an excellent investment. For extracts, and details on how to obtain the book, please read further.
“Not Bad Thanks” – Graeme Willingham: extract no. 3, Playing above oneself
April 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Exceptionalism, or playing above oneself? Graeme Willingham defines his thoughts on both in this extract from his new book, “Not Bad Thanks”.
“Not Bad Thanks” by Graeme Willingham: So, who is Graeme Willingham?
April 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac has featured extracts from Graeme Willingham’s new book, “Not Bad Thanks” over the past week or so, but little have we heard about the author himself and his background. All is revealed above.
“Not Bad Thanks” – Graeme Willingham: extract No. 2, Tribunals!
April 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Some members of the Not Bad Thanks basketball team had problems with the rules and regulations of the game. This extract from Graeme Willingham’s book “Not Bad Thanks” details some of these problems and their subsequent consequences.
“Not Bad Thanks” – Graeme Willingham: Some thoughts, the critics, and an invite
April 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
How a rag tag team of basketballer mates raise themselves from the bottom of the ladder to achieve success is the topic of Graeme Willingham’s book “Not Bad Thanks”. Told with good humour, at times moving, but always entertaining, the book is sure to enthrall all readers. Why not come to the Almanac dinner and hear Graeme discuss his book with John Harms. Details above.
“Not Bad Thanks” – Graeme Willingham: an extract
March 31, 2019 by 2 Comments
Graeme Willingham has written an entertaining book “Not Bad Thanks” about a rag tag team of basketballers. Here is an extract from the book.
Almanac Dinner – Graeme Willingham: “Not Bad Thanks”
March 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Graeme Willingham has written a stranger-than-fiction tale of a grass-roots basketball team’s refusal to let power struggles, tragic events, media scrutiny and lack of skill hinder their climb from the bottom of a city league.
Almanac Basketball – WNBL Final 2019: Adelaide Lightning v Canberra Capitals
February 15, 2019 by 5 Comments
Maybe the best finish to a women’s basketball game Peter Argent has ever seen! Check out his photos from the game.
Almanac Basketball: Collingwood Wildbeasts meet some stars on their US tour.
December 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Steve Earl with a quick update on the Collingwood Wildbeasts’ trip to the US where they’ve rubbed shoulders with some legendary American sporting figures.
Why does sandpaper hurt so much?
October 30, 2018 by 9 Comments
Peter Baulderstone muses about the place of sport in our individual and collective consciousnesses. How are sports different from each other? Is there an ongoing meaning of sport in our lives that explains just why sandpaper hurts so much?
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