Tony Sheehan, a Distinguished Alumni at La Trobe University, was officially honoured last week with the naming of The Tony Sheehan Oval during the opening of La Trobe’s new Sports Park Pavilion.
‘Old Champ Shows Her Class…….’ – KB Hill
March 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
Michelle Hill may well be the greatest player in the history of the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club. KB Hill makes a compelling case in his latest portrait of a local sporting legend.
Almanac Snooker: Ronnie O’Sullivan’s thousandth century break
March 16, 2019 by 2 Comments
Always worth watching Ronnie. Check this out.
‘The ultimate team-man…………’ – KB Hill
March 14, 2019 by 1 Comment
KB Hill maintains his run of ripper stories about prominent sportspeople from up around Wang. Today he highlights the Wilson family and, in particular, Mick, a long-serving, hard running, fierce tackling country footy icon.
‘The Kneebones of Brookfield…..’ – KB Hill
March 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Eugene Kneebone was quite a man – “The World’s Strongest Man’, father of 16 children, local sporting colossus and a legend in his own time. (And not short on self-confidence!) KB Hill provides another classic story from country Victoria.
Almanac Biography – Sir Norman Brookes: An Australian sporting icon.
March 1, 2019 by 3 Comments
Sir Norman Brookes was a great Australian sporting icon who is best remembered as a champion tennis player. Allan Grant has researched the man and his life in sport as presented in his detailed report.
‘Ross Greenwood – telling the finance story with style….’ – KB Hill
February 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This week, KB Hill favours us with the story of local boy made good, Ross Greenwood. Better known as a finance guru, Ross remembers his roots and still rolls his arm over in Sydney.
The 2019 Ennui Cup – Pre Season
February 22, 2019 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill is back for another season of tipping advice to the masses. Should literary style replace enigmatic single-voice meanderings? Or should Earl get off his couch and read more of The Greats so he can mimic them?
Almanac (Pro) Running: Death of a Friend
February 21, 2019 by 26 Comments
Dips O’Donnell is concerned. We all know how much the Stawell Gift means to the O’Donnell family. Well, things have taken a turn, resulting in a summit on Friday night. [Dips at his finest – JTH]
Sarah’s Big Swim – Part 1: This is Sarah
February 18, 2019 by 10 Comments
Sarah’s Big Swim is one of THE sporting events of 2019. John Harms explains. [That would be Sarah Wapling – Ed]
Almanac Basketball – WNBL Final 2019: Adelaide Lightning v Canberra Capitals
February 15, 2019 by 5 Comments
Maybe the best finish to a women’s basketball game Peter Argent has ever seen! Check out his photos from the game.
‘Diamond Des………’ – KB Hill
February 14, 2019 by 2 Comments
“‘Diamond Des’ was solid – and unspectacular – on the field, but a gem off it…” So says KB Hill as he introduces us to yet another bigger than life Wangaratta character, Des Griffin. His regular sign-on fee also makes for good reading!
Almanac Baseball: ABL Done, MLB Awaits
February 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Bandits have won the ABL (four in a row!) and there is a lull now until MLB starts in late March. How to fill the void? Brian the Ruminator has some thoughts.
Super Bowl LIII: Pat-ernal dominance for fathers Belichick and Brady
February 5, 2019 by 1 Comment
It was low-scoring but the Patriots did what they do best writes Sean Mortell.
Almanac Tennis: It’s just too hot!
January 25, 2019 by 2 Comments
So how can we help turn off the sweat tap on Rafa’s nose and chin? Dave H discusses providing more comfortable playing conditions for tennis players during major tournaments.
Almanac Synchronised Yobbo Diving: Yarrawonga
January 24, 2019 by 8 Comments
The O’Donnells and water sports: Phyllis as a world champion surfer and Dips the team man playing his role.
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