KB Hill is a seemingly endless source of heart-warming stories about local sportspeople who have really given it a crack! In this latest edition, KB tells us about Michael Newton, a man with an extensive sporting CV. (Great stuff! – Ed.)
Almanac Tennis – Has Kooyong had the gong?
January 10, 2019 by 7 Comments
During The Kooyong Classic, Rick checks out Melbourne’s legendary former tennis home and all its memories. but is disappointed by what he sees, acknowledging the glory days of the past have well and truly faded.
Almanac Pro-running: Paul Young’s (epic) 2018 Bay Sheffield Form Guide
December 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
This epic tome conveys the form of every nominee for this year’s time-honoured Bay Sheffield at Colley Reserve, Glenelg. It’s worth the read just for Paul Young’s similes regarding the chances of the battlers. [A mighty effort from this trainer – JTH]
Almanac Basketball: Collingwood Wildbeasts meet some stars on their US tour.
December 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Steve Earl with a quick update on the Collingwood Wildbeasts’ trip to the US where they’ve rubbed shoulders with some legendary American sporting figures.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 12: Drafting predators
December 20, 2018 by 6 Comments
A bit of John Lennon, a bit of Michael Clarke, a bit of IVA Richards and some theories of McGilchrist and Panksepp all make this piece, on predators and prey, in a sporting context, much food for thought.
Almanac Baseball: Seoul Time
December 4, 2018 by 1 Comment
Brian the Ruminator reports on the contest between the Melbourne Aces and Geelong Korea suggesting it may well be the most hyped hitout in ABL history with the Aces GM, Justin Huber, going on ABC News Breakfast and proclaiming that as many as 30 million Koreans may be tuning in.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Belgium’s World Cup Triumph as The Match goes extra holes.
November 28, 2018 by 2 Comments
From the sideline of sport, Hamish Neal presents his regular wrap from the world of golf.
Almanac Ocean Swimming: What an effort!
November 9, 2018 by 5 Comments
Swim around Great Britain! You must be mad! Read about Ross Edgley’s epic swimming feat of physical and mental endurance he completed this week.
“A Passion for the Sport of Kings….” KB Hill
November 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
“And when the horses jump, he’ll imagine for a moment that he’s back in the days of his youth……..perched on the outsider; seeking an opening to push through the tightly-bunched field; just pondering when to make his move……..” Another entertaining sporting tale from KB Hill.
Almanac Rugby: Rugby and Footy in a Single Day
November 8, 2018 by 2 Comments
Yoshi got the chance to take in some rugby, and a good dose of queuing. But he was really itching for the Aussie Rules footies to come out.
Almanac Baseball: Soxxxxx!!!!!!
October 30, 2018 by 2 Comments
We think Brian the Rumminator might be slightly pleased at the result of the latest MLB World Series, but we’re not sure…
In the aftermath, Brian’s penned an ode to the greatest season he’s ever seen his beloved Boston put together.
Why does sandpaper hurt so much?
October 30, 2018 by 9 Comments
Peter Baulderstone muses about the place of sport in our individual and collective consciousnesses. How are sports different from each other? Is there an ongoing meaning of sport in our lives that explains just why sandpaper hurts so much?
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 7: Intuition in sport
October 25, 2018 by 14 Comments
To David Stiff, intuition is the evaluation of voluminous data points that lead to a resolution or course of action within the field of play. He examines the issue in this excellent article.
Sport as Entertainment – 4. Changing Lifestyles and Declining Participation
October 24, 2018 by 4 Comments
A major trend in the developed world of changing lifestyles and declining participation shows we’re doing less and less physical activity. Stainless continues his series on the topic of sport as entertainment with another thought provoking article.
Almanac Baseball: Done My Pennants
October 22, 2018 by 6 Comments
It’s all heating up for a big World Series, Brian the Ruminator takes us through the AL and NL Championship Series that’ve resulted in the second ever meeting between the Dodgers and Red Sox, the first in over a hundred years.
Sport as Entertainment: 3. Technology
October 22, 2018 by 2 Comments
Stainless continues his series on the direction of sport with this look at the influence of technology.
Sport as Entertainment – 2. Professionalism and Commercialisation of Sport
October 19, 2018 by 4 Comments
Stainless examines the development of mass spectator sport from its roots in the late 19th century when most of the games and competitions we know today were being codified and organised. Clubs and stadia sprung up, fuelling the growth of sports with huge spectator appeal.
Almanac Baseball: Divisional Wrap
October 15, 2018 by 3 Comments
It’s ‘batters up’ for Brian as he gives us the lowdown on the baseball postseason playoffs – with more to come as the series continue.
Bathurst 500: Your memories.
October 7, 2018 by 9 Comments
The Bathurst 500 (old school) – or Bathurst – is a festival day in Australian life. Give us your memories. And what is the model of car in the old photograph?
Sport as Entertainment – 6. So What?
Here’s the eighth addition to Stainless’ breakdown of sports and their place in the modern pantheon of entertainment.