Steve’s on holidays and happy about local (Fitzroy) prospects in the NBA.
Almanac Pro-running: The Bay Sheffield is run and won (and so is the Burnie Gift)
January 4, 2017 by 1 Comment
Paul Young tells us what happened in the time-honoured Bay Sheffield and in the time-honoured Burnie Gift. [Hope you took your lead from his form guide last month – Ed]
Almanac Darts: World Championships Final is on right now – MVG v Anderson
January 3, 2017 by 6 Comments
This should be a cracker. MVG was phenomenal (hos own word) yesterday v Barney, and Anderson won’t go down without a fight.
The 5 NBA and 11 NFL games of Christmas.
December 31, 2016 by 4 Comments
Paul Campbell gives us a comprehensive low down on the NBA and NFL games played over Christmas. There was plenty more than turkey and plum pudding happening in the States
Almanac Pro-running: The famous Bay Sheffield Form Guide
December 20, 2016 by 3 Comments
The Bay Sheffield is South Australia’s Stawell Gift, run between Christmas and New Year at Glenelg. Each year the organisers produce a must-read form guide. This year’s has wound up in our hands [thanks Youngy]. Who wins?
Wrestling with Reality – Part 1
December 12, 2016 by 49 Comments
Mario Milano passed away on the weekend. Our sympathies go to the Milano family. No doubt many will remember him and his wrasslin’ opponents. It reminded us of Phil Dimitriadis’s piece from a few years ago. There are many memories in the piece and in the comments which follow.
Almanac Basketball: The best game ever
December 7, 2016 by 1 Comment
Almanac debutant Ethan Stone had a ripper in his basketball grand final, which his team won convincingly. A great story.
Almanac Netball: A Performance for One
December 7, 2016 by 5 Comments
Sara Black’s keen observations of the netball parent. Have you seen any like this at your local courts?
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Matsuyama continues to win, Woods goes low on Friday
December 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal’s weekly column: a collection of golf news, including a look at Tiger Woods’ return, plus his thoughts for the weekend’s big tournament – the Hong Kong Open.
Almanac Amateur Boxing – “Keep your heads up; no holding; no low blows; and good luck”
December 6, 2016 by 2 Comments
Luke Stegemann, writer, thinker and amateur boxing referee, takes you inside the Queensland scene, inside the ring. And inside his own thoughts; thoughts of boxing and of the role of boxing [Superb – Ed].
Almanac Cycling: Chapeau Jack
December 1, 2016 by 2 Comments
Australian Cyclist Jack Bobridge has retired, Dave Parker pays tribute to an extraordinary career.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Danish delight in Melbourne, Woods returns
November 30, 2016 by 3 Comments
It wouldn’t be Wednesday without Hamish Neal’s comprehensive golf round up, with last week’s World Cup review a feature.
Almanac Classics: And a marathon came calling…
November 29, 2016 by 34 Comments
When David Downer’s life hit a few speed bumps, he started running. Those 20 minute runs eventually increased, leading to life as a marathon runner. This is a fantastic tale of a man with a healthy addiction. The full story of the journey of the marathon runner. Originally published in August, David’s epic is both incredible and inspirational, a story even more poignant today. [This the first in a series of ‘Paddy Suggests’. Paddy Grindlay is making his way through the Almanac archives and picking out some of his favourite pieces. Look out for some classics Thanks Paddy, Ed]
Almanac Rugby: No Rest For The Wallabies Ahead Of Ireland Clash
November 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Wallabies have surprised a few and now face Ireland in Dublin on Sunday in what should be a terrific Test match writes Farris Garrison.
Almanac Boxing: Australian Boxing and the rise of Super Middleweight Zac Dunn
November 23, 2016 by 3 Comments
David G sees the emergence of Zac Dunn in the Super Middleweight as a good story for Australian Boxing.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Spieth wins in Sydney again as young English duo win season climaxes
November 23, 2016 by 1 Comment
Another bumper collection of Hamish Neal’s golf thoughts, reviewing the culmination of two tours plus the local feature and a look ahead to this weekend’s team event in Melbourne, Australia.
Almanac memoir: Man and Beast Extract – Island Bream
November 17, 2016 by 2 Comments
John Harms doesn’t get to Fraser Island with PJ and the crew anywhere near enough. It is paradise.
Almanac Bowls: Canadians cornering the Australian bowls scene
November 16, 2016 by 1 Comment
With Australian Premier League and State championships, Lachlan Tighe sees the domestic lawn bowls competition hotting up.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Noren wins in South Africa, Perez salutes in Mexico
November 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal brings us all the latest in the world of golf, including a long iron(y) Mexican observation.
Opportunity for a young commentator
Keiran Deck presents an opening for an aspiring commentator to try their hand at the Australian Volleyball League finals this Saturday. A great opportunity.