Almanac Other Sports

Almanac Running: St Albans Gift results

January 18, 2016 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

A belated addition on the weekend wrap – Pro running at St Albans

Training for Six: When four turn up!

January 18, 2016 by Matt Zurbo Leave a Comment

Another skillful set of training drills from the master trainer Matt Zurbo.

Almanac Weekend Wrap

January 18, 2016 by Almanac Admin 9 Comments

Missed the weekend scores? Catch up with our weekend wrap.

Almanac Island Rugby: Manus

January 17, 2016 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

An uncommon sports photo from David Bridie.

Almanac Travel: Orlando Magic

January 16, 2016 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Steve Earl is having the time of his life, bumping into fascinating types in the sports bars of America. In Orlando he finds a couple of classics – a writer and an artist, both with Arnie and St Andrews fetishes. [Another ripper – Ed]

The Don Bradman letter: a response for book donations

January 14, 2016 by Almanac Admin 6 Comments

Don Bradman replies by letter to one of no doubt many book requests. A gem.

Tiger Tragics

January 12, 2016 by Rob Bartlett 3 Comments

Rob Bartlett reflects on his passion for the Tigers.

Almanac Cycling: The Day Jack slayed the Mountain

January 12, 2016 by davep 4 Comments

David Parker reports on the day Jack Bobridge shook the Mountain.

Steve Earl on Tour: All things sugar and spice

January 11, 2016 by Almanac Admin 2 Comments

I think we might have found another one here. Wonderful observational sports travel piece from North Fitzroy Arms native Steve Earl as he finds himself in the Deep South of the US, at a football match, in a sports bar, and at a ramshackle corner pub. [Between Steve Earl and The People’s Elbow I think I’m becoming an Ole Miss fan – JTH]

Jarryd Hayne 8 NFL Games: A Mea Culpa

January 6, 2016 by Hamish Neal 2 Comments

Hamish Neal gives us facts, figures and considered opinion on Jarryd Hayne’s foray into the NFL.

Almanac Cycling: From Track to Road to Rio and beyond

January 5, 2016 by davep 2 Comments

David Parker travels to Williamstown for the cycling and emerges with fresh hopes for his children’s sporting ambitions.

Almanac Pro-running: Maryborough Gift – an Aussie tradition

January 2, 2016 by David G 7 Comments

The Maryborough Gift is certainly time-honoured (since 1857) as David G points out. This year the men’s event was won by Dylan Panizza (son of WAFL legend, Daryl) and the women’s by Eliza Wilson.

Almanac Basketball: The Five NBA Games of Christmas

December 30, 2015 by Paul Campbell Leave a Comment

Nice explanation of the NBA Christmas roster, which then includes a short, sharp account of the five games. Paul Campbell then asks the question of the AFL and festival days.