‘What’s in a name?’ asks Earl in this week’s coverage of the NFL. He also suggests that kickers are finally getting their due recognition.
Almanac Film: Jelena Dokic’s Incredible Survival
November 18, 2024 by 3 Comments
A documentary based on Jelena Dokic’s biography ‘Unbreakable’ has been released and Ian Wilson is impressed by the account of her incredible story told in the film.
NFL Week 10 – The Za’Darius Smith Cup
November 14, 2024 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill takes another tongue-in-cheek look at the crazy world of the NFL. Where do they come up with some of those players’ names?
Almanac Horse Racing: Sal’s Preview – Final Day Preview: Need a Big Last Quarter
November 8, 2024 by 3 Comments
Sal Ciardulli after a big year with overseas travel, footy, and the races presents his final preview for the year. [Thanks Sal for your regular previews throughout the year, and especially your wonderful overseas travel reports. Well done Sal! -Ed]
NFL Week 9 – The Jack Campbell Cup
November 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
It’s halfway through the NFL season and an ideal stage for Earl O’Neill to reflect on the teams’ performances and progress so far.
Almanac Baseball: Dodgers win World Series
November 1, 2024 by 4 Comments
Brian Lynch runs his eye over the MLB World Series. Only one side was ever going to win it!
NFL Week 8: The David Montgomery Cup
October 31, 2024 by 3 Comments
Earl continues his colourful and highly entertaining coverage of the NFL season.
Almanac Golf: Golf Tips: 1
October 25, 2024 by 5 Comments
Pards offers some subtle putting hints to assist your golfing game.
Almanac Horseracing: Sal’s Preview – Cox Plate Day Preview – What’s the Prognosis?
October 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
It’s a huge weekend on the spring racing calendar featuring the WS Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. Sal Ciardulli presents his tips for punters to consider.
NFL Week 7 – The Brian Branch Cup
October 24, 2024 by 4 Comments
Earl’s Detroit Lions chalked up another win but can they match it with the best and get to the Super Bowl without ‘Hutch’? Is a trade the answer?
NFL Week 6 – The ‘Snapped like a tibia’ Cup
October 17, 2024 by 2 Comments
Earl laments a major injury to a key Detroit Lions player. Will it cost them a Super Bowl appearance?
Almanac Rugby Union: Is Joseph the messiah or just the latest false hope?
October 17, 2024 by 2 Comments
Brian the Ruminator wonders if the arrival of the latest wunderkind at Rugby Australia is messianic or just the latest false hope in the middle of the the code’s nadir.
NFL Week 5 – The Kerby Joseph Cup
October 10, 2024 by 4 Comments
Earl lets loose on the world of the New York Jets, the perennial underachievers of the NFL. If only Hollywood could come up with such scripts!
Almanac Book Extract – Footy History: John Craven’s profile of footballer-athlete Jack Grant
October 7, 2024 by 3 Comments
Jack Grant was a speedy VFL footballer who enjoyed success at Geelong. When he ran away from speedster Austin Robertson one afternoon a wise old Stawell Gift trainer took note. The rest is history.
NFL Week 4: The Jared Goff Cup
October 2, 2024 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill is fascinated by the intricacies of the plays in the NFL. He makes some interesting observations about player size when comparing the NFL with the AFL too.
Almanac (Paris 2024) Olympics – Rabbit in the Vineyard: 33 moments other than gold
September 26, 2024 by 4 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard continues his selection of special moments from the Paris Olympics where you didn’t have to win a gold medal to be on the dais of great moments.
NFL Week 3: The Amon-Ra St Brown Cup
September 24, 2024 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill considers all that is NFL with Week 3 of the season just completed. Earl takes look at the Carolina Panthers and their billionaire owner David Tepper.
NFL Week 2: The Aidan Hutchinson Cup
September 20, 2024 by 1 Comment
It’s week two of the NFL Season 2024 and our NFL expert Earl O’Neill keeps readers abreast of all that is happening this week in the NFL.
Almanac Book Review: ‘A View From Fine Leg: The Sporting Life Of ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’
September 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Col Ritchie thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’s wonderful biography, ‘A View From Fine Leg: The Sporting Life Of ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’. This is a wonderful account of an passionate life associated with sport.
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