KB Hill talks to Dan McCarthy, who was schooled in the football cradle of Assumption College, but really made his name as a successful horse trainer.
Running with the Richmond Harriers
May 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Andy Fuller gives a first hand recount of running with the Richmond Harrier’s during training Wednesday night.
Almanac Pro Running: The Bull of Stawell (Part I)
April 24, 2019 by 7 Comments
Craig Little tells the tale of Luke Versace’s 2014 Stawell Gift victory – a remarkable comeback story, more than a decade in the making, which starts in Pamplona and finishes at Central Park. [Epic – JTH]
Almanac Books: Not Bad Thanks is a hoot
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
If you want an entertaining examination of mateship and sporting obsession, John Harms thinks Graeme Willingham’s ‘Not Bad Thanks’ is an excellent investment. For extracts, and details on how to obtain the book, please read further.
The All-Rounder, the Import, and the Coach who stayed – KB Hill
April 18, 2019 by 1 Comment
KB Hill goes back a hundred years and more to bring us stories about the talented, the ‘colourful’ and the committed. The Wangaratta Football Club certainly went through some interesting times back then.
“Not Bad Thanks” – Graeme Willingham: extract no. 3, Playing above oneself
April 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Exceptionalism, or playing above oneself? Graeme Willingham defines his thoughts on both in this extract from his new book, “Not Bad Thanks”.
When The Mighty Fall/ Fail
April 11, 2019 by 5 Comments
The Ruminator asks us to think beyond the easy road of character assassinations and instead explore constructive, respectful and meaningful conversations with those with whom we may disagree strongly. A challenging and perceptive call to pause, think and then engage. A short treatise on humanity.
“Not Bad Thanks” by Graeme Willingham: So, who is Graeme Willingham?
April 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac has featured extracts from Graeme Willingham’s new book, “Not Bad Thanks” over the past week or so, but little have we heard about the author himself and his background. All is revealed above.
“Not Bad Thanks” – Graeme Willingham: extract No. 2, Tribunals!
April 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Some members of the Not Bad Thanks basketball team had problems with the rules and regulations of the game. This extract from Graeme Willingham’s book “Not Bad Thanks” details some of these problems and their subsequent consequences.
‘Far from the madding crowd…..’ – KB Hill
April 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill reprises his tribute to Lance Oswald, Strathmerton legend, St Kilda star of the early 60s and a member of both their Hall of Fame and Team of the Century. According to many local experts, he was Wangaratta’s finest football product. Lance passed away recently.
Sarah’s Big Swim: A piece of therapy that feels like France
April 2, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sarah Wapling continues to prepare for Sarah’s Big Swim this time by writing this expose about the therapy that is the 3 kilometre time trial. [Are we starting to get somewhere closer to Sarah’s mind here? JTH]
“Not Bad Thanks” – Graeme Willingham: Some thoughts, the critics, and an invite
April 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
How a rag tag team of basketballer mates raise themselves from the bottom of the ladder to achieve success is the topic of Graeme Willingham’s book “Not Bad Thanks”. Told with good humour, at times moving, but always entertaining, the book is sure to enthrall all readers. Why not come to the Almanac dinner and hear Graeme discuss his book with John Harms. Details above.
1987 Australian Open Final
April 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone on a tennis great’s unfortunately timed meal of meringue, cream and fruit.
“Not Bad Thanks” – Graeme Willingham: an extract
March 31, 2019 by 2 Comments
Graeme Willingham has written an entertaining book “Not Bad Thanks” about a rag tag team of basketballers. Here is an extract from the book.
Portrait of a Club in Hard Times
March 29, 2019 by 18 Comments
In this poignant fictional offering, ER paints a telling portrait of the struggling bush club where changing times test the resilience of local stalwarts. (Some beautiful imagery here. – Eds.)
Almanac Dinner – Graeme Willingham: “Not Bad Thanks”
March 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Graeme Willingham has written a stranger-than-fiction tale of a grass-roots basketball team’s refusal to let power struggles, tragic events, media scrutiny and lack of skill hinder their climb from the bottom of a city league.
Almanac Lawn Bowls – We Were Good In The Rain
March 26, 2019 by 1 Comment
Joe De Petro and his cohorts in the “Try-Hards” tried very hard in their Reperchage Grand Final clash at the Eltham Bowling Club against the “Golfers” but it was to no avail as he relates.
Sarah’s Big Swim – Part 2: Australia is hot
March 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sarah Wapling continues to train for Sarah’s Big Swim. This is the traditional Equino report outlining what she has done over the past four weeks or so.
Should Governments fund AFL and NRL high performance centres?
Thinking Sport asks the question as to what extent, if any, governments should be funding major sporting facilities for elite, high performance sports. [Timely comments considering the upcoming election. Ed]