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]
Almanac Ice Hockey: Bear Necessities
February 24, 2020 by 3 Comments
Tom Bally has all your Australian Ice Hockey League needs covered…you didn’t realise there *was* an ice hockey league here? He’s got you covered there too, as he only recently discovered its existence – but is now hooked!
The tuck rule, a fight against all odds and iron-willed determination – the unlikely makings of Tom Brady and the New England dynasty
February 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
It might look as if Tom Brady had an easy run to NFL success but the back story tells a different tale. Sean Mortell gives us the full details of Brady’s determined rise to fame and fortune.
Almanac Book Review: The craziness that is “Not Bad Thanks”
February 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
Deakin Uni student and basketball enthusiast Mark Miller recently read Not Bad Thanks the story of a basketball club/team/phenomenon that has graced the courts of Melbourne since 1980. This is his review.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Zachary Marks: My first (ice hockey) goal
February 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
Zachary Marks, a Grade 9 student at Parade College and an enthusiastic hockey player, recalls his first-ever goal which he scored against the competition’s top team.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – James Dunse: NBA Finals Game 7, 2016
February 21, 2020 by 2 Comments
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.
Super Rugby 2020 – Round 3: Ruminations
February 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
Mauling has been quite prolific and successful in Round 3 of the Super Rugby 2020 series as Brian the Ruminator explains.
Super Rugby 2020: Round 2 Ruminations
February 12, 2020 by 2 Comments
Brian the Ruminator updates all the latest scores and information from Round 2 of the Super Rugby 2020 competition.
Almanac Baseball: Aces Win Claxton Shield
February 11, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Melbourne Aces win the best of three decider to take home the Claxton Shield in this season’s Australian Baseball League Championship as Brian the Ruminator reports.
Brexit, and Slovakian handball players: EU impacts on UK cricket and ‘Kolpak’ agreements
February 11, 2020 by 3 Comments
With Brexit in place the flow on effects in sport in the UK will soon be felt. Sean Mortell explains the ramifications in his enlightening story.
Kansas City – not a part of Kansas: a historical look on the ups and downs of a great American town
February 4, 2020 by 4 Comments
Sean Mortell examines the background history of the Kansas City Chiefs who came from behind for a stunning victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 2020.
Almanac Baseball: ABLCS Aces v Giants
February 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator is back again, this time looking at the Australian Baseball League scene and the upcoming championship series featuring the Melbourne Aces and the Adelaide Giants.
Super Bowl LIV – Mahomes seizes the moment in a see-sawing contest we’ll never forget.
February 3, 2020 by 4 Comments
What a Superbowl for the ages! Backs to the wall, the weight of history and expectations dragging them down, Kansas City Chiefs broke a multi-generational drought to best San Francisco 49ers with an amazing come from behind effort. Sean Mortell has all the details.
Super Rugby 2020: Round 1 Ruminations
February 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It’s early into 2020 and we have the first of the football codes’ competitions underway – Super Rugby. Brian the Ruminator is on deck to breakdown the games of each round and attempt to untangle the state of the game of Rugby Union.
The Australian Open Revisited (or ‘A Day at the Tennis’)
February 2, 2020 by 8 Comments
Paul Spinks enjoys a massive day at the Australian Open – the middle Saturday – the first time he’s been in quite a while. He recounts his experience (includes some supporting pics).
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