SHE should be a hoops hero but the Opals’ best player has well and truly worn out her welcome, writes RON REED.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 12
May 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Kiwi domination made a big comeback this week in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, with the Brumbies seemingly the last best hope for the rest of the sides.
Almanac Racing: King of the Bool does it again
May 6, 2022 by 3 Comments
On a red-letter day for jumps racing, a local hero breaks the record, writes RON REED.
Almanac History: Two football anniversaries – Pompey and the Socceroos
May 5, 2022 by 3 Comments
Historian Roy Hay reminds readers of two significant football anniversaries coming up this year featuring Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin, and Australia’s first international soccer match.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 11
May 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
We might have a competition on our hands this year…Brian the Ruminator takes on Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific and is chipper about the fortunes of the local sides against their so long dominant Aotearoa cousins.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 9
April 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Ruminator keeps us up to date with Super Rugby Pacific Round 9 and looks forward to Trans-Tasman action unfolding this weekend.
Almanac Sport: Is this what the end game looks like?
April 15, 2022 by 2 Comments
THE Commonwealth Games are coming back to Victoria – perhaps on a farewell lap of honour, writes RON REED
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 8
April 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
All the latest Super Rugby Pacific highlights from Brian the Ruminator, including the Blues on a tear and a somewhat lucky Rebels side.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 7
April 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Double delight for the Blues in back-to-back derbies thanks to pandemic-influenced rescheduling and two of Australia’s top dogs faced off (possibly foreshadowing a clash to come?). Brian the Ruminator gives us the lowdown on Super Rugby Pacific.
Almanac Tennis: Game, Set and Match to Martina
March 29, 2022 by 12 Comments
Martina Navratilova is a true champion – both on and off court. Smokie tells of his Twitter exchange with Martina, and the gift he received from her in the post.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 6
March 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
After plenty of delays due to Covid and some general first season teething problems, Moana Pasifika are on the board in Super Rugby! Brian the Ruminator explains their nailbiter over the Hurricanes and all the rest of the results.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 5
March 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
According to Brian the Ruminator, fixturing chaos and spirited contests were the order of the week for Super Rugby Pacific.
Round 1 – Sal’s Preview (Part 2): and his racing tips
March 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli completes his tips for the remaining games of Round 1, and he’s cast his eye over the cards for Flemington and Rosehill and picked out a few winners for punters.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 4
March 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It’s an occasion worth noting according to Brian the Ruminator – two Australian sides are the only remaining undefeated Super Rugby Pacific clubs after four games…but both will face stern tests in the coming weeks when cross-Tasman clashes kick off.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 3
March 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A big week for the two newcomers to Super Rugby, with Moana Pasifika’s delayed debut and the Drua’s first win over the Rebels. Brian the Ruminator offers his thoughts on how the season is shaping up so far.
‘The night Ettamogah scooped the pool…’ by KB Hill
March 3, 2022 by 1 Comment
Mark Mulcahy has covered sport in Victoria’s north-east and the Riverina for over four decades. Recently, he reminisced with Wangaratta’s sports historian KB Hill.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 2
February 28, 2022 by 2 Comments
Round 2 of the Super Rugby Pacific and as yet no Moana Pasifika on the park due to the pandemic – with high hopes of a debut soon, Brian the Ruminator reviews the round and found great rugby matched with drubbings in equal measure.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 1
February 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
A new season, a new name and two new sides mark what is (hopefully) a more sustainable model of Super Rugby – Brian the Ruminator wraps up the first hitouts of the 12-team comp.
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