Brian the Ruminator brilliantly recounts the away wins and unlikely finish seen in the recent MLB World Series finale.
Rugby World Cup 2019 – NZ v England: Like watching non All Blacks game
October 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Enjoying good company Yoshi was hoping the All Blacks would win their game against England but it was not to be. Here is his account of the game.
Dancing Queen
October 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Deakin student Shannon Cole reflects upon her time as a budding childhood dancer until fate intervened as she explains.
Almanac Baseball: Is Houston to be another Tigerland?
October 22, 2019 by 7 Comments
Brian the Ruminator brings baseball fans up to date about the 2019 World Series soon taking place between the Houston Astros & the Washington Nationals. The Astros might just do a “Richmond” suggests BTB.
Racing: Horses get sick, don’t they? – Part 2
October 11, 2019 by 2 Comments
Matt Watson continues his series on the 2007 outbreak of the Equine influenza in Australia, and as the disease spreads so does the blame game.
Why Spectators Should Suck it Up, and Move On
October 11, 2019 by 13 Comments
Sarah Black has some advice for ‘fans’ and players who believe it’s appropriate to offer 15 year-old umpires a pair of glasses while they’re trying to adjudicate a netball game. [And the stats may just make your head spin. – Ed]
Almanac Book Review – ‘On the Chin: A Boxing Education’ by Alex McClintock
October 10, 2019 by 1 Comment
Boxing, ‘the sweet science’, polarises the general population and sports lovers equally. Luke Stegemann reviews a new release, Alex McClintock’s “On the Chin: A Boxing Education” which approaches the sport from a different angle.
Preseason musings in the Merks
October 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It briefly enters the public consciousness after an incident of great notice, but Phil Hill has been mulling over general rule changes in sports, with a few examples. [Could throw rugby league into the mix after recent events – Ed.]
A Love Letter to the Clare Golf Course
October 4, 2019 by 15 Comments
The joys of a game of golf are immeasurable, especially if played on the Clare Golf Course as Mickey Randall explains.
Almanac Horseracing – Turnbull Epsom Day Preview: The view from the north
October 4, 2019 by 5 Comments
Footy is over, the Spring Racing Carnival is here, and so are Sal’s tips from sunny Queensland for racing at Flemington and Royal Randwick. Check them out for a winner!
A tale of Trans-Pacific football friendship – Spirit in St Louis
September 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It’s not all Richmond triumphalism (though their deeds get a mention here) on the Almanac site at the moment – here’s Steve Earl’s story of a chance meeting with a former US Naval pilot and their connections around football, family and the forces.
The Life of a Swimming Teacher: My Experience Throughout my First Year of Teaching
September 12, 2019 by 6 Comments
Shannon Cole shares her experiences of becoming a swimming teacher, developing relationships with her students, and the pleasure she receives in fulfilling her role.
Almanac Baseball: U18 World Cup
September 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator reports on the WBSC U18 World Cup recently completed in Korea where Taiwan defeated USA for gold. Australia performed creditably on the baseball diamond to be pipped for third place in a playoff.
Stories from the other side of the table: Book review by Les Everett
September 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett’s good mate Gordon Lee is a top table tennis player, ranked number 1 in Australia in the over 80s age group. Les discusses fascinating aspects of Gordon’s eventful life incorporated in his book “My Serve”.
Almanac Books – “The Last Dance” by Murray Walding
September 2, 2019 by 2 Comments
A new book from Almanacker Murray Walding – a rollicking tale of hi-jinks, surf and dancing in the ’60s – has just been released.
Almanac Swimming: Kate O’Donnell wins gold!
August 29, 2019 by 18 Comments
We have a swimming champ in the Almanac family. Kate O’Donnell performed brilliantly at the DSSA National Swimming Championships on the weekend and her proud dad Dips O’Donnell has passed on Coach Tracey Drewitt’s report.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round24: How long can this keep going on?
August 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Two rounds to go. Ten teams still trying to fit into eight. Ian Hauser tries to make sense of it all.
Almanac (Sports) Travel: St. Louis – Land of Blues, Reds, Brews and MACs.
August 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Steve and Lachie Earl are in St Louis where it seems the locals find them exotic enough to chat, befriend and look after them with visits here and there. [Great travel yarn belted out on a phone – JTH]
Almanac Baseball: Ode to Lefties
August 15, 2019 by 4 Comments
Baseball aficionado Brian ruminates about a couple of great left-handed pitchers for his Boston Rex Sox and plays word games with his aspiring nephew.
The Demise of Sports Illustrated
Like any fan of good sports storytelling and writing, Edward P Olsen expresses his disappointment at the demise of “Sports Illustrated” as management implement changes to the magazine.