Wayne Ball watches on as Australia resumes rivalries with international sporting opponents in cricket, rugby and basketball. He realises just how diminished the powerhouses of his youth are in 2021.
Almanac Sport: All in a day – calypso cricket, Les Bleus rugby and Dream Team hoops
July 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Rugby Union – Australia v France Second Test: AAMI Park, Australia’s graveyard
July 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator summarises Australia’s defeat by Les Blues at AAMI Park, as the Wallabies continue to struggle at the venue.
Almanac Baseball: Mid-Season Wrap/All Star Game Preview
July 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
Brian the Ruminator turns his attention from rugby to baseball as the MLB’s season begins to take shape.
Almanac Rugby Union – Old Collegians v Brighton: A Torrid Affair
July 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Greg A reports on the torrid tussle that took place when Old Collegians hosted arch-rivals Brighton in Adelaide’s Premier Grade rugby union.
Almanac Boxing: Thommo’s gym
July 9, 2021 by 7 Comments
Deakin student Paris Emini was the only girl in Thommo’s gym. She remembers her life as a young boxer.
Almanac Rugby Union – Australia v France First Test: A lucky escape
July 8, 2021 by 4 Comments
Brian the Ruminator brings us coverage of last night’s First Test between the Wallabies and Les Blues in Brisbane. What a cracker of a finish!
Almanac History: Music, sport and the footy in July 1971
July 1, 2021 by 7 Comments
Glen! takes us back 50 years to remember the music, the tennis and the footy from July 1971.
Almanac (Country) Golf: Bridgewater on Loddon in the 1970s and today
June 29, 2021 by 9 Comments
Mark Poustie once roamed the greens of Bridgewater on Loddon (just outside Bendigo) with great frequency. He recalls a different time with pigs and semi-trailers as hazards…though the green fees remain a steal!
Almanac Netball: The 400 game netballing sisters from Kapunda
June 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
Two sisters, Tabatha MacKenzie and Penny Chappell (of the famous Ryan clan of Kapunda) have achieved an amazing milestone in their career, both playing 400 games for the Kapunda Netball Club.
Almanac Boxing: “Real” Boxing
June 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Greg A casts his eye far and wide to find some “real” boxing. And, from Las Vegas, Naoye Inoue does not disappoint.
Almanac Soccer: Melbourne City for the cup! (Or how I learned to stop worrying and enjoy the soccer)
June 22, 2021 by 5 Comments
John Gordon first became interested in soccer in the 70s watching English soccer on late night TV, now he eagerly follows his son who is a keen soccer player.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Trans Tasman Final
June 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Super Rugby is run and done for another season. For the Blues, it’s been a long time (and many competition name changes) between drinks, but they got the job done over southern rivals the Highlanders. Brian the Ruminator reflects on a solid season for the Aucklanders and the health of the game as a whole.
Almanac Baseball: Babe’s Spirit 100 Years On
June 18, 2021 by 2 Comments
Brian The Ruminator reports Shohei Ohtani, of the LA Angels, is a baseball player who may, in time, rival the heady feats of the great Babe Ruth.
Almanac Life: The comeback
June 18, 2021 by 8 Comments
Noel McPhee, inspired by his children’s sporting exploits and encouragement, has returned to the sporting field and made a comeback to running. This is his story.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Trans Tasman Final Round
June 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
As expected, it’s an all-Aotearoa affair at the pointy end of Super Rugby Trans Tasman; the main surprise is the lack of the Crusaders as Brian the Ruminator explains.
Almanac Sport: A tribute to two pros
June 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
On Saturday, Nick Kossatch had the delight to watch two pros excel on their respective sporting fields, football and basketball, as he highlights in his report.
Almanac Rugby Union: Not one for the ages
June 10, 2021 by 4 Comments
Greg A opted to stay at home to take in a live stream for his weekly fix of Adelaide rugby union, a mid-table clash between Onkaparinga and Elizabeth. As it played out, endeavour outperformed ability.
Ash Barty, Australia’s authentic champion
Any way you slice it, Ash Barty is a marvel on and off the court. In light of her win on tennis’s biggest stage during NAIDOC Week, Paddy Grindlay takes a look at her composure, abilities and ongoing legacy.