The $1-nothing winner and the long shot sit side by side in Grand Slam tennis.
And the long-shot potential quarter finalist can also offer some value.
John Harms explains. [He reckons he’s found the value – your thoughts? Ed]
Wimbledon: Volatility and security in early-round, late-night tennis punting
July 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
The spectre of the polo club
July 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Brisbane Polo Club yesterday went the way of A.B. Paterson’s Geebung counterparts, falling off their ponies to become spectres of the past, when the club officially wound up after having sold its home of a quarter of a century, the notable Naldham House. While the poetic polo club of ‘Banjo’ Paterson fame and their opponents [Read more]
Crio’s Q? Part of the furniture
June 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Crio lauds Ivor, Jack, Nugget and other characters who, without self-promotion, have made an indelible imprint on a sporting occasion. There must be others?
It wasn’t meant to end this way
June 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Ahead of next year’s championships in Stellenbosch, South Africa, Rees Quilford shares his emotionally raw account of chasing World Championship glory representing Australia in Underwater Hockey in 2013.
We’ve Won! The Firebirds Have Pulled it Out of the Fire! Queenslander! Queenslander!
June 21, 2015 by 2 Comments
Archie shares his excitement as the Queensland Firebirds win the ANZ Championship in a thriller.
Next They’ll Be Telling Us That NSW Are Going To Win Origin
June 19, 2015 by 1 Comment
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
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