The ANZ Netball championship have just released their All Star team and Archie isn’t impressed.
Almanac Rugby League – One for the Maroons
June 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The chant of “Queenslander” is a special part of Maroons origin folklore. Born in the Super League wars of the mid-1990s it is an integral part of one of Queensland’s most improbable series victories.
Almanac Rugby League – One for the Blues
June 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Ahead of tonight’s NRL State of Origin clash at the MCG, The Sydney Morning Herald’s Andrew Webster profiles NSW’s historic 1985 series win heroes. This may go someway to explaining why Origin stirs the blood of League lovers around the country.
Vale Ron Clarke AO, MBE
June 17, 2015 by 3 Comments
Legendary Australian Olympian Ron Clarke passed away this morning at his Gold Coast home.
Almanac Boxing: Nigel Benn (first published in The Guardian)
June 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Regular Almanac contributor Patrick Skene on Nigel Benn and his work in Blacktown, published in the Guardian.
The bloody brutality of boxing – Daniel Geale
June 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
Iron Mike on the contrasting fortunes between two boxers who met on Saturday: Australian Daniel Geale and Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.
A Downunder Aussie in King Miguel’s Court.
June 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s Daniel Geale v Miguel Cotto in New York and Gregor Lewis previews the fight on Sunday Afternoon (Australian time.)
Poetry: Cadel!
June 6, 2015 by 3 Comments
A slick poem from Oscar O’Brien (Grade 4A Gray St PS, Hamilton) on Cadel Evans’ Tour de France glory.
What forced Sepp Blatter’s hand?
June 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Tim Noonan considers the factors which forced Sepp Blatter to resign. [This article was first published in The Equal Times]
Audrey Fithall (Australian Lacrosse player) fundraiser in Williamstown on June 19
June 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Audrey Fithall has been selected in the Australian Under 19 Lacrosse side which is heading to the World Championships in Scotland. It’s an expensive exercise when there is no institutional support, and the girls are doing some serious fundraising. Here’s news of a cracking night in Williamstown on June 19.
Almanac Equestrian: Giddyup
June 2, 2015 by 3 Comments
Woodleigh student Lachlan Long has fallen in love with horses and riding. He tells us where it all began.
Rugby – Super 15: The Tah’s are Blooming.
May 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Waratahs win in a tough fought contest against the Crusaders in front of a small crowd at Stadium Australia (ANZ stadium) to go top of the Australian Conference in this years Super 15 Rugby season.
Junior Almanac – Skateboarding: Lessons learnt at the Naz
May 21, 2015 by 6 Comments
Jack Regan heads to the Naz, gets a few tips from an old hand, and nails a new move or two. [Great use of the lingo Jack – Ed]
Junior Almanac – Mountain Biking: The Destruction of the Tadpole Trails
May 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Finn Morcombe, from Woodleigh School, has really been on his bike. Here’s a feature article on his great love, mountain biking
Powerglide – trash or treasure
May 14, 2015 by 9 Comments
Matt Watson finds some treasure among the trash at the Geebung tip shop. Who can help him with the history of this custom made billiard cue?
Winners abound at Struggle Street
May 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Wayne Ball takes us to the Kevin Betts Wheelchair Sports Stadium for some NSW Powerchair Football. West Sydney Wanderers versus Sydney FC [An eye-opener – Ed].
NBA – Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers: Rose.
May 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Author Paul Campbell describes how Derrick Rose’s buzzer winning shot and the Bulls win against the Cleveland Cavaliers makes sport so beautiful to watch.
Almanac Rugby League – I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues: Why Origin 2015 is All Over Before it’s Even Started
May 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
There is nothing quite like someone who goes the “early crow”. And Archie shows us just how to go the early crow as he explains that the Blues have no chance in 2015 Origin.
Almanac Boxing – Mayweather v Pacquiao: Trying to hit smoke
May 1, 2015 by 2 Comments
Almanac Boxing correspondent Ironmike Matt Watson wants this much-promoted fight to be compelling. We all do. Here’s his preview.
SURFING: Bells Beach Audio
April 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Mick Fanning and Adriano de Souza created history in the 2015 Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach. In winning the tie-break to ring the Bell, Fanning took his fourth title and joins Mark Richards, Kelly Slater and Any Irons as the Kings of Bells.
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