The NRL’s Round 2 draw contains a few changes of venue, so please check out the details here. It may well prove to be the last Round we see for some time.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2020: Round 2
March 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Round 1 of the NRL produced a few upsets – always a good thing! Now we need to consider if we’ll be upset if this weekend’s Round 2 proves to be the last we see of the code for some time. Ian Hauser previews the matches in prospect.
Super Rugby 2020 – Round 7 Ruminations: The Final Roundup
March 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
The 2020 Super Rugby competition has been cancelled. Brian the Ruminator ponders what might have been and fears for what might be as we look ahead.
Almanac Rugby League: Getting into the nostalgia thing
March 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The rugby league faction within The Almanac community is joining in the nostalgia focus emerging on the site this week. We go back to a classic by John Harms to set the scene for what will be a series of pieces over the coming months which will offer insights into the code.
Kobe Bryant
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Deakin Uni student Mark Miller reflects on the life of Kobe Bryant and the attitudes and understandings that drove him.
Almanac Rugby League – Join The Footy Almanac NRL tipping comp 2020
March 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac is running its first ever NRL tipping comp for the 2020 season. Get signed up before tonight’s Round 1 kick-off!
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2020: Where will each team finish the season? The view from Redcliffe.
March 12, 2020 by 1 Comment
As much as he’s a cricket tragic, Liam Hauser is also a big fan of rugby league – to date, he’s had five books published on the code (with a sixth imminent). He visited his local NRL merchandise store to share their predictions for the new season.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Season 2020 Kicks Off Tonight
March 12, 2020 by 1 Comment
Who cares about the promotional advertisement for the 2020 NRL season or power plays within the NRL’s administration? Let’s just get on with the footy! Resident rugby league aficionado Ian Hauser runs his eye over Round 1.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1 Draw
March 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Round 1 of the 2020 NRL season kicks off tonight. Here’s the draw for Round 1, and don’t forget to enter our NRL tipping comp titled ‘NRL for Mexico’.
Super Rugby 2020 – Round 6: Ruminations
March 11, 2020 by 2 Comments
A third of the way through Super Rugby 2020, Brian the Ruminator updates with Round 6 results, and examines the pace setters in the competition so far.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Sebastian Rush: The 2020 NBA All-Star game
March 10, 2020 by 2 Comments
The 2020 NBA All-Star game came down to the wire, as Parade College Grade 9 student Sebastian Rush details the exciting match-up between the NBA’s best players.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Zac Heczey: The Regional Tennis Championships
March 6, 2020 by 2 Comments
Parade College Grade 9 student Zac Heczey was playing in the Regional Tennis Championships. Coming up against arch-rivals Waverley in the Grand Final, Zac strode out onto the court to play the deciding set of singles tennis.[Well played Zac – JTH]
Monaros 2020 – a vision triumphant
March 5, 2020 by 5 Comments
Earl goes back through NFL records and videos to find a way for his Monaros to triumph in 2020. It’s a bit left field, but it just might work!
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Zyon Iosefo: The underdogs
March 5, 2020 by 1 Comment
Zyon Iosefo remembers his experience of being in a giant-killing relay team from a tiny little primary school.
611.5 km Ice Road Race – The toughest sporting event I’ve ever heard of… no really!!!
March 4, 2020 by 1 Comment
Richard Marlow was just minding his own business, driving along an ice river, when he encountered the toughest sporting event he’s ever heard of.
Super Rugby 2020 – Round 5: Ruminations
March 3, 2020 by 2 Comments
Round 5 of Super Rugby 2020 is done and dusted as Brian the Ruminator comprehensively reports on the results of matches played.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Dhir Choksi: 2017 Australian Open Final
February 28, 2020 by 4 Comments
Parade College Grade 9 student Dhir Choksi details the remarkable return to form that saw Roger Federer, In a crazy turnaround at such an old age, clinch the 2017 Australian Open.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Harshana Kiriwendala: Toronto Raptors v Philadelphia 76ers, 2019 NBA Playoff game
February 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Toronto Raptors faced a nervous match against Philadelphia in order to progress to their first ever NBA Finals series in 2019. Parade College Grade 9 student Harshana Kiriwendala details his memories of watching the game, especially the final seconds.
Super Rugby 2020 – Round 4 Ruminations
February 26, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Ruminator runs his perceptive eye over Round 4 of Super Rugby and finds a glimmer of hope for one Australian team. He also has a sense of je ne sais quoi for Les Bleus in the 6 Nations competition.
Almanac (Club) Basketball: Missed it by that much! Another chapter in the life of ‘Not Bad Thanks’
February 26, 2020 by 1 Comment
‘Not Bad Thanks’ were in the running for another basketball premiership. But, in the words of that great philosopher Maxwell Smart, they “missed it by that much.” Graeme Willingham reports (from the floor). [They’re officially nuts – Ed]
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