As fill-in coach for his children’s junior soccer team, Jeff Dowsing is learning about emotion and decision-making – “Ange Postecoglou has nothing to fear.”
Almanac Gaming: Go Pokémon Go!
August 2, 2016 by 4 Comments
Robbo celebrates Pokémon Go! with an analysis of “what this phenomenon is telling us.” Those involved with traditional sport and leisure activities need to watch and learn.
Almanac Review: Our Sporting Life (Griffith Review’s recent sports edition)
August 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Tom Stephen has had a look at Our Sporting Life, Griffith Review (53).
Everday Obituaries: John Dalton O’Donnell
July 29, 2016 by 23 Comments
I was at this funeral, to send off John O’Donnell. It was a magnificent day. Dips O’Donnell’s eulogy of his much-loved father is one of the finest I have ever heard. JTH
Almanac Motor-racing: Remembering Ayrton Senna
July 24, 2016 by 1 Comment
Neil Drysdale reflects on a legend.
Almanac Golf: Golf capital – Canada and the GOP
July 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal is a man of many talents, and many interests. Here he gives us some thoughts on golf – with some impressive evidence-based analysis – as we look to another week of tournaments and the US PGA in a couple of weeks. he may even help you find a $$.
Almanac Horseracing: Races to Watch This Early Spring
July 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
John Hawthorne provides a prelude to the early Spring Races.
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 17/7/16
July 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
How did your footy team do on the weekend? We have AFL, NRL, WAFL, TEAFL, SANFL if it ends in L bound to be here.
Almanac Golf: Lofty’s old golf balls
July 16, 2016 by 1 Comment
Some old classics. Lofty Longden, golfer, golf teacher, and triviameister, was doing some tidying and found these at the bottom of the cupboard.
Almanac Golf: The Troon gloaming and other crimes
July 15, 2016 by 3 Comments
John Harms has been to Troon. [This is today’s newsletter]
What footballers can learn from Conor McGregor
July 13, 2016 by 1 Comment
How can you become a better sportsperson? According to Jackson Clark it’s all in the mind, and as such, he suggests more time and resources should be devoted to helping young athletes achieve their true potential in sport.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 18, 2016
July 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Cronulla bags win number thirteen on the trot as Hamish Neal wraps up the weekend’s NRL happenings.
Almanac Soccer: Euro 2016 Success or Not?
July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
DrCruel73 questions whether Euro 2016 was a success with the new 24 team format.
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 10/7/16
July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If there are footy scores worth knowing about, you will find them here.
Almanac Basketball: Yarra Wildbeasts make finals
July 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Steve Earl is a convert to the cause of Sth Sudanese basketball, now he needs more support and sponsorship.
Almanac Travel: A Warrnambool Winter
July 7, 2016 by 12 Comments
Andrew Starkie travels back to Warrnambool to share old and new memories with his daughter.
Almanac People: Hart Gives his Charges a Football Lesson
July 7, 2016 by 1 Comment
Peter Argent writes of SA Sporting legend and State U16 Football Coach Darel Hart.
Almanac Cycling: Rio Selection
July 7, 2016 by 2 Comments
Not everyone gets selected, David Parker observes Olympic selection in the Track Cycling Team for Rio 2016.
Almanac Cricket: Gary Sobers at 80
July 6, 2016 by 5 Comments
Sir Gary Sobers turns 80 and Neil Drysdale shares his experience in meeting the great man.
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 3/7/16
July 4, 2016 by 1 Comment
All the weekend football and sporting results worth knowing for Monday’s morning coffee
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