Inspired by Peter Carey’s novel Bliss, David Wilson tells a fable about finals footy, a bloke called Des Pair and his mate Des Peration. And a hippopotamus called Self-Doubt
Almanac Darts: The Sid Waddell Memorial, Waterside Hotel, Brownlow Medal night.
September 4, 2014 by 6 Comments
All darts lovers are invited to toss the tungstens in pursuit of the inaugural Sid Waddell Memorial trophy. (Registrations essential and must include notification of DN, WOS, WOC)
The Perth International Darts Masters: A night at the opera
August 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
The darts carnival is now in Sydney. Last week it was in Perth. Dennis Gedling dressed up (like many of the fans) and headed along.
Even ‘A Little Death’ is too much for some brains to handle
August 28, 2014 by 4 Comments
There are numerous reasons why Sam Soliman should not fight Jermain Taylor. In explaining why, Gregor Lewis also tells us that the boxing world remains a tangled web of ‘colourful’ characters.
The Footy Almanac Podcast – Episode 16
August 27, 2014 by 1 Comment
Nice and early for you after an unavoidable hiatus, the podcast crew are back on the couch with this week’s guest; sportswriter and Almanacker, Jill Scanlon.
Wallabies Strive to Break Bledisloe Drought
August 20, 2014 by 2 Comments
Tim Ladhams reminds us of the good old days when Australia last held the Bledisloe Cup and our repeat spoiling of the Kiwi chase towards a record winning streak.
Singapore Darts Masters: “There’s only one word for that – magic darts!”
August 18, 2014 by 14 Comments
Welcome to the theatric showmanship of…. British Darts. “One hundred and eighty!”
Obituary: Wally Stubbings – wharfie, communist, athlete
August 17, 2014 by 6 Comments
Wally Stubbings, a great character of Australian life, passed away last month at the age of 101. Labour and rugby league historian Greg Mallory tells Wally’s story.
Women’s Rugby World Cup: semi-finals (lo! Ireland)
August 13, 2014 by 11 Comments
A brother-in-law’s glimpse of a women’s rugby team in Paris leads David Wilson to an expanded understanding of the 2014 Womens’ Rugby World Cup. Bergman and Bogart kick off proceedings.
Remembering the role of top level sport
August 2, 2014 by 7 Comments
E.Regnans has come to the end of his European tour, and the experience makes him philosophical about the role of sport. Inspiration or just respite from greed and hatred?
Bloody brutality of boxing – mean intentions
July 30, 2014 by 4 Comments
According to Matt Watson, no man is built for boxing. Here’s his take on Golovkin v Geale.
Golovkin v Geale: Time Itself Stood Still
July 29, 2014 by 6 Comments
Gregor Lewis doesn’t buy into talk of boxer Daniel Geale being ‘exposed’ in his loss to Gennady Golovkin. Rather, he saw a true heart and an unwavering resolve.
Women: Bringing Game To Sport
July 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Longworth tells how he came to appreciate ‘women’s sport’ as ‘sport’ not gender. Funny what ancient 1990’s computer games can teach you.
The bloody brutality of boxing – Daniel Geale
July 24, 2014 by 10 Comments
Matt Watson lays out the harsh reality of boxing, but men still put their body on the line for money and glory. Can Australia’s tough underdog Daniel Geale undermine the champion Golovkin? Matt suggests how.
Standing in destiny’s way – ‘Time Itself’.
July 24, 2014 by 11 Comments
Australian middleweight Daniel Geale will duck between the ropes at Madison Square Garden this weekend to swap punches with the toughest opponent of his career, the man known as GGG. Gregor Lewis ponders Geale’s chances, while also touching on the fabled boxing history of the famous New York venue.
Canberra: The Epicentre of Elite Sport
July 18, 2014 by 3 Comments
Ann Cahill Lambert tells us about the latest innovations and collaboration in sports science. The University of Canberra’s new Sports Commons facility gives the ACT Brumbies (Super 14’s finalists this weekend) and the Canberra Capitals a leading edge.
The Footy Almanac Podcast – Episode 12
July 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Comrades, Podcast 12 is out. Matty Q and The People’s Elbow are joined by Wandering Norton (who has been wandering around the antipodes) and first-gamer Titus O’Reilly (voice of the working class) to defend the right of us battlers to launch a tirade or two.
Les Murray – An Australian Treasure
July 16, 2014 by 4 Comments
Laszlo Urge. It’s a name that anyone who’s ever watched a World Cup or NSL match – not to mention the hundreds of ‘The World Game’ episodes – will undoubtedly know better as Les Murray. Ahead of tomorrow’s Almanac Podcast, we thought it fitting to mention the retirement of one of this country’s most underrated [Read more]
Tour de Moggs
July 16, 2014 by 3 Comments
When the Tour de France rolls around Vin Maskell hops on his Dad’s bikes and pedals down memory lane.
Crio’s Question: Unheralded sports?
July 14, 2014 by 16 Comments
At a time when we are lost for choice with top line sport around the globe, Crio asks about the low profile participation sports that are flowering unheralded. Bicycle polo? Ultimate Frisbee? What are you seeing or playing?
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