Jan Smith, former librarian in the Murrindindi and then Corangamite regions, who has been a friend of the Almanac for a long time, is involved in the equestrian scene. Here Jan points us at the national young rider dressage championships. [Motor racing and equestrian all in one day! Ed]
Almanac Motorsport – I Like Your Old Stuff Better Than Your New Stuff
March 14, 2015 by 6 Comments
The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix has the sporting spotlight this weekend, but Stone Cold Steve Baker – a self-confessed F1 fan – struggles to find much to get excited about in the season opener.
Stawell Gift Dinner tonight (BOOK HERE)
March 11, 2015 by 8 Comments
J. D. O’Donnell (Preston) off 8 3/4 yards got the chocolates (and a fair bit more) in the 1955 Stawell Gift. He’s telling his story over dinner this coming Thursday. Here’s a taste (thanks to his son Dips)
The View From Shepparton; Pre Season’s Musings
March 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Peter Schumacher emerges from a summer hibernation to share his view from Shepparton. It’s been a summer (and a recent download) well spent. Get on the Lions.
Inner sanctum
March 6, 2015 by 6 Comments
Max Wiggins is an old campaigner when it comes to the Australian Open. Here he fills us in on the life of a ballkid.
BRAINBUSTER !!!
March 3, 2015 by 27 Comments
Who was your favourite professional wrestler and what were some of the more memorable holds? Wrestling is a language, can’t you read?
Familiarity, New Courts and Gravel
March 3, 2015 by 3 Comments
Despite the familiarity of the courts at McDermott Avenue, Mooroolbark, after thirteen years of picking gravel out of her hands Sarah Black is looking forward to playing at the new netball facility at Pinks Reserve, Kilsyth.
Little Local Larrikins Part Three: Dodgy Disputes and Sour Shots
March 2, 2015 by 2 Comments
Back on the home court, Sean Mortell and his teammates declare ‘shenanigans’ on some dodgy tactics employed by an ECCA opponent. Stir the beast at your peril!
Little Local Larrikins – Part Two: The Long Awaited Conversation
February 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
On what turns out to be a blisteringly hot Saturday, Sean Mortell and his Eltham Tennis Club teammates clash with St John’s Catholic on the hallowed en-tout-cas of Banyule. Leading 5-4 in the deciding set, it’s up to Sean to serve for the match and a win for Eltham.
Mayweather v Pacquiao – May 2, 2015: Right here! Right now!
February 22, 2015 by 3 Comments
The fight the world has been waiting for is scheduled for May 2. Gregor Lewis puts into a sporting context (by referring to the Seattle Seahawks) and a boxing context.
Too Few are Flipping Father Time the Finger
February 21, 2015 by 4 Comments
A fantastic and thought-provoking piece from Jeff Dowsing: Why do we instantly write-off sportspeople when they hit the big 3-0? If you’re good enough, play on, argues Jeff.
Roy Hay: Is It Time for More Cooperation?
February 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Some great analysis from Roy Hay and Tony Ward in Monday’s Guardian on how the numbers are telling us that it’s time Australia’s sporting bodies stopped warring and began cooperating for the greater good of fans.
Rugby – Super 15: It’s going to be a long season for the Reds
February 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Archie dissects the Reds shocking loss in their opener against the Brumbies and puts it in the context of the sort of decision-making which has characterised Queensland sport in recent years. [Archie is not happy – Ed]
The Hammer
February 9, 2015 by 18 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis introduces you to Harry ‘The Hammer’ Hatzis, a Fitzroy fan with vivid memories.
Breakfast With the Goodfellas February 6-8: Super Bowl Wrap-up and the Latest in the A-League and the EPL
February 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to February. The Asian Cup is over with and so it’s business as usual in the A-League and the EPL. Dr Cruel and Stone Cold settle in at Rocotillo’s Cafe in Frankston for some lunch and a chat about the Super Bowl and this weekend’s action in the world of football and soccer. [Read more]
57 Mt Pleasant Street (part 4): it’s the fun, stupid
February 4, 2015 by 4 Comments
“It can’t be that simple, can it?” E.regnans on the one link that binds all sports across all countries across all the years. Sport reporting has never been so existential.
Super Bowl XLIX: “It Was the Butler in the Stadium…”
February 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal and Alex Malyon break down Super Bowl XLIX (49) and wonder what comes next for Russell Wilson. Why no audible will be the question debated for years to come.
Who are our Almanac members: the story of Rev Dr Roger Ackland.
February 4, 2015 by 4 Comments
Many questions to be answered. [Great photo of the Rev Dr Roger Ackland – Ed]
Super Bowl XLIX: The Time Has Come
February 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Justin Fris was one of the millions around the world glued to a television screen to watch Super Bowl XLIX. Justin presents the view from Gilligan’s Pub in Cairns.
Paging Dr. Zachary Smith – ‘Oh the Pain. The Pain!’
February 3, 2015 by 3 Comments
Gregor Lewis ventures into some dangerous territory on Novak Djokovic’s form for requesting an injury time-out at crucial stages in big matches. Like Stephen Colbert, we think it, but Gregor says it.
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