John Harms went to J Neville Turner’s funeral on Thursday, prompting a few memories and this tribute (which includes a description of Neville’s tennis serve).
Almanac Baseball: Sox Soar
April 24, 2018 by 3 Comments
Love ’em or hate ’em (Brian the Ruminator loves ’em) the Boston Red Sox are in the midst of arguably their best ever start to a season. He breaks down why this year has been a red-letter one for the red-socked ones.
Raving Rulebook 17
April 21, 2018 by 8 Comments
AFL, Commonwealth Games, SANFL, Cricket – nobody is spared in Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood’s latest ravings.
Sports Day
April 17, 2018 by 7 Comments
School sports days offer camaraderie and competition, whilst gifting parents a window into the simple joys egg and spoon races and obstacle courses never fail to provide. Mickey Randall’s all-too-brief window is captured here.
Reconciliation as a 400m Event
April 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The choice of Sydney as the host for the Olympics in 2000, was related to the perception of Australia being a positive example of the good life and of Reconciliation. The Games presented a range of opportunities for Indigenous participation and cultural representation says Andy Fuller as he discusses the lead up to that event.
Book Extract – “As the Twig is Bent” by Norman Weaver. Part 2: Woosang
April 13, 2018 by 3 Comments
Another great extract from Norman Weaver’s book on growing up in Northern Victoria during the inter- and post-War years, “As the Twig is Bent”. Part 2
Book Extract – “As the Twig is Bent” by Norman Weaver. Part 1: Footy and Nine Ounce Gloves
April 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
Brett Weaver has been kind enough to share this from his father’s recently released book, “As the Twig is Bent” on childhood and adolescence in post-war country Victoria. This is an absolute cracker, Almanackers – do yourself a favour
Almanac Hurling (and Travel): An Australian on Tour (in search of kulcha)
April 11, 2018 by 4 Comments
Matt O’Hanlon and G-Squared are on tour in Ireland. Matt is having trouble with the language but he’s loving the kulcha. [Classic O’Hanlon and a great travel yarn – JTH]
The Brotherhood of Stawell
April 9, 2018 by 10 Comments
Dips goes to Stawell for the Gift, a gift that keeps on giving thanks to his father’s foundations and his family’s continuing tradition
Commonwealth Games as Anachronism and City Branding
April 6, 2018 by 3 Comments
Andy Fuller discusses how indigenous interests and politics are given short shrift when many stand to benefit from the pomp and ceremony of an anachronistic, imperialist and self-aggrandising sporting spectacle such as The Commonwealth Games.
Gold! Gold! Gold! Aussies lead medal count after first day of competition at the Commonwealth Games
April 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Five gold medals, two World Records, and one Commonwealth Games Record give the Aussies a flying start in the pool and at the Velodrome.
Cracking weekend of footy and sport coming up
April 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
Almanackers, we’re in for some cracking games of footy, and all things sport this weekend!
Yellow & Black – Leave nothing to chance: an extract form Konrad Marshall’s book on the Tigers’ premiership
April 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In this extract from Konrad Marshall’s celebrated book Yellow & Black the Tigers are in the City of Churches. Here’s an insight into what happens both on and off the field as the Tigers prepare for a big clash with the Crows at Adelaide Oval – historically not a happy hunting ground for interstate visitors.
Almanac Tennis – EDTA Div. 8 Boys’ Grand Final: ETKG v The Drive – Even more sweet
March 26, 2018 by 3 Comments
Aidan Hammond and his teammates have experienced that winning feeling, taking out a hard-fought Eastern Districts Tennis Association Grand Final; Aidan’s first after falling at the last hurdle in 2017
Wishing everyone a happy sporting weekend
March 22, 2018 by 10 Comments
Jan Courtin wonders if she watches too much sport. She has a huge weekend ahead, with her Swans in Round 1 AFL action, her Lions in the AFLW Grand Final and her Bulls in the Sheffield Shield decider. [Great photo – Ed]
Commonwealth Games 2018 – Netball: Catching up with Lisa Alexander
March 18, 2018 by 2 Comments
Lisa Alexander is coach of the Diamonds. Martin Flanagan penned this profile piece (first published in The Age).
AFL’s state of the game: A couple of easy changes will make all the difference
Amidst a cacophony of soundbites about the “state of the game”, student Max Hatzoglou breaks down the intricate challenges and opportunities afforded by adjusting the game, in his first piece featured on The Footy Almanac