Another fab yarn from KB Hill, this time about jockey Phillip “Darby” Ketchup.
Peter Norman Week 2018
October 4, 2018 by 4 Comments
As we come up to Peter Norman week (Oct 9 -Oct 16), Glen! revisits the story of the man that stood tall with Tommy Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico Olympics.
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Grand Final
October 3, 2018 by 4 Comments
Before Earl launches into the Sydney spring, he pauses for some post-Grand Final azalea/motor sport appreciation.
Almanac Baseball: Post Season With Most Post
October 2, 2018 by 1 Comment
Brian The Ruminator provides a MLB post-season update as baseball moves into the business end of the season and offers punters plenty of excitement.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Tiger Woods a winner again, Ryder Cup heads to France
September 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It’s Ryder Cup weekend and the Tiger’s on the prowl
Almanac Softball: Learning defensive skills
September 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Calling all softball players! Want to improve your defensive skills? Jenreviews provides a comprehensive guide to help you improve your skills. Check it out!
Almanac Sports Science: Acquisition and application of sporting skills
September 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Read former NFL All Star, David Stiff’s articulate and thought provoking comments about the acquisition of skills and their application in game situations.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 2: Freedom, simplicity and a secure base
September 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
In his second piece for the Almanac, David Stiff invites athletes (sportspeople) to ‘listen to the game’. His notion of freedom and simplicity and their significance will resonate with close observers of sport (and the Geelong Football Club).
A Father’s Love and Football
September 11, 2018 by 9 Comments
A beautiful story of father and kindergarten-age son, footy and togetherness. [Wonderful – Ed].
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Double Bryson, Wallace’s win not enough
September 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal provides another comprehensive look at the week in world golf.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 1: The game as information.
September 3, 2018 by 6 Comments
It’s terrific to welcome former NBL basketballer and philosopher-sportsman David Stiff to the Almanac. In his debut piece he looks at ‘the game’ as information. [I think we’re going to enjoy this mix of experience, theory, and fresh thought – JTH.]
Almanac Baseball: The ABL Curveball
August 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Brian the Ruminator muses on the upcoming ABL season, with the inclusion of Auckland and Geelong-Korea.
Almanac Rugby League – European Rugby League Under 19 Championship: Update and Wrap Up
August 15, 2018 by 1 Comment
Damian Roache wraps up his on-the-spot coverage of the European Under 19 Championships, just completed in Belgrade.
The Numbers Game (Part 2)
August 13, 2018 by 2 Comments
The musings of Matt Zurbo on the how teams entangle with communities in the smaller towns of Australia.
Almanac Books: Sons of Guns – family and football
August 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
The author of the book “Sons of Guns”, Matt Watson takes us through his relationship with family & footy, shares tidbits from the stars of his manuscript and the long, involved process it took to complete.
I’ve not left the house in four days…
August 7, 2018 by 10 Comments
‘…sitting in a medical clinic the doctor peered at the x-ray and asked, “Have you ever broken your foot?”’
Mickey Randall’s old footy injury ‘came home to roost’ recently and it was straight to surgery to sort it out.
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