Braham Dabscheck summarises Emma Carney’s experiences of hardship, politics, injuries, mental and physical abuse. Highlighting what it took for her to reach the elite level of a Triathlete throughout the 90’s. Her story as Dabschek reviews, uncovers the incompetence and inadequate support for athletes such as Emma Carney that nearly cost her life, signifying the much needed attention for change in management structure and policies for future Australian athletes to not have to endure the experience Carney had suffered throughout her career.
Almanac Book Review: Athletes and Near Death Experiences – The Case of Triathlete Emma Carney
June 3, 2022 by 5 Comments
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Final Round
May 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
And that’s all she wrote for four teams in the Super Rugby Pacific competition (the only sides with negative points differentials too) as finals beckon for the NZ quintet and three of the best from this side of the ditch. Brian the Ruminator has the details.
Almanac (American) Baseball: Middle of the 3rd
May 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Brian The Ruminator brings us up to date with the Major Baseball League season. In terms of the overall season, we’re in the bottom of the third innings.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 14
May 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
According to Brian the Ruminator, it’s all a bit shuffling the deck chairs before the looming iceberg of finals football in Super Rugby Pacific – though notably one Australian side got the chocolates over their Trans-Tasman opponents.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 13
May 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
It was another poor weekend for the Australian teams in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, as Brian the Ruminator reports.
Almanac Basketball: Loud Liz is a big loss in only one way
May 13, 2022 by 7 Comments
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.
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