Andrew Fraser has enjoyed(?) a fact-finding tour to sacred US sporting places which has resulted in this playfully (I think?) parochial piece of comparative sporting culture.
Kokky in the Back Yard
January 21, 2014 by 5 Comments
Another beauty from Kate Birrell. What’s better? The painting or the story? The story or the painting? You decide.
The loneliness of the long distance raker
January 18, 2014 by 10 Comments
Nicko reflects on the joys (and otherwise) of little athletics, and all the Jayden, Hayden, Brayden’s who made it memorable. Still a man who is handy on the rake is always in demand. (Top stuff – Ed).
Australian Open: Oh Bernie
January 15, 2014 by 10 Comments
MIddle Australia speaks on behalf of Middle Australia regarding the disappointing end to Bernie’s Open.
Australian Open : Frank Dancevic v Bernard Tomic
January 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our Australian Open Tennis correspondent braved his heated imagination to bring you this pictorial report on yesterday’s epic Centre Court battle between Frank Dancevic and Bernard Tomic (or Snoopy as he is affectionately known around the Almanac locker room).
Who do I send the invoice to?
January 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
Saint66 has REALLY had it with the cross-promotional advertising on televised sport. Who knew that My Restaurant Rules is now an Olympic sport?
Australian Open: Taking no prisoners
January 14, 2014 by 5 Comments
Rod Oaten braved the heat so that you didn’t have to. Here’s his report from day 1 of the Australian Open. Some old-fashioned women’s tennis, and an injury for Hass – or was it?
Lazy media days of Summer
January 12, 2014 by 12 Comments
Tony Robb reckons media coverage of summer sport is as predictable as “night follows day”. Let us know your favourite media beat-up staple: “best ever pre-season”??
Diva demands
January 11, 2014 by 5 Comments
Basically this piece in the Herald Sun got me thinking. It was about some of the crazy demands and requests celebrities have when they are on tour. This got me thinking if I were famous what would my demands be? After some thought Danni’s Diva Demands include: A Swarovski crystal tiara. 3 Maxibons. A packet [Read more]
Australian Open: DNQ
January 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
Swish Schwerdt asks: What was Spaniard Oscar Hernandez doing trying to qualify for the Grand Slam of the Asia-Pacific?
Tennis: Follow a Stranger
January 9, 2014 by 2 Comments
After his first visit to the Australian Open last year, Swish Schwerdt hit on a method of keeping the interest up all year long.
Getting on with it: in praise of netball
January 6, 2014 by 6 Comments
Rick Kane has come to understand and appreciate the game of netball, especially since the Moomba Park Under 15s premiership victory.
The Indoor League: Game On
December 31, 2013 by 6 Comments
Daryl Sharpen on the World Darts Championships and his mate Craney’s darts career in Hobart. [Dartitis can prove traumatic and dangerous – Ed]
The Year of Un-innocence
December 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
Peter Baulderstone shares a review of 2013 in sport from Brian Phillips at the US website ‘Grantland’. Cynicism and naivety are the staples of sports fans globally. Enjoy.
Very Special
December 9, 2013 by 26 Comments
Dips O’Donnell shares an inspiring piece about his daughter Kate’s swimming at the Asia Pacific Games for the Special Olympics. “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Mandela and Sport
December 7, 2013 by 13 Comments
Peter Baulderstone reflects on the life and miracle of Nelson Mandela. Mandela used sport to communicate and inspire. Sport used Mandela to find the ‘better angels’ in its own nature, and in those who play and watch it.
Year ends on a high for Wallabies
December 3, 2013 by 2 Comments
Australia finished a difficult year on a high, the win in a pulsating game in Cardiff their fourth in a row. Tim Ladhams gives a nail-biting account, with a lack of on-field discipline coming back to bite the Wallabies once more.
Straight Talking Irishman tackles Discrimination
November 28, 2013 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone offers the companion piece to last week’s blog from top Irish hurling player Conor Cusack about his journey with severe depression. Conor’s even more illustrious brother Donal Og is profiled in this article about his ‘coming out’ as a gay sportsman.
Altitude Training
November 26, 2013 by 5 Comments
He’s been in a fairly good paddock the last few years. What will happen when Rob tackles the world’s toughest half-marathon? Will a good playlist and a fit wife be enough to see him through?
Madison Browne – Bright Like A Diamond
November 26, 2013 by 2 Comments
Mark Schwerdt was lucky enough to meet one of Australia’s premier netballers, Madison Browne, of Australian Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens fame. It’s amazing how accessible and down to earth an elite player can be. Will this always be the case?
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