Kate Birrell recently competed in the Kosci 50, a trail run over a course of 50km in the Kosciusko National Park. Kate completed the 50km in a time of 9 hours, 7 minutes and 20 seconds. Congratulations Kate, well done!
NFL 2024 Week 13 – The Malcolm Rodriguez Cup
December 5, 2024 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill looks back over Week 13 of the NFL season. Have his Detroit Lions done their dash after copping more injuries? Who’s in the naughty corner this week? How has his acquisition of the Jaguars progressed in the past week?
Almanac Tennis: Remembering Neale Fraser
December 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
Michael Sexton recalls Australian tennis great Neale Fraser who passed away earlier this week.
NFL 2024 – The Sheila Ford Hamp Cup
November 28, 2024 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill reports from the heart of the National Football League and explains why life is so much easier when you only ever wear black and white!
‘A lifetime of memories for local cycling identity…’ by KB Hill
November 28, 2024 by 1 Comment
KB Hill chats with Charlie Larkins, one of Wangaratta’s sporting legends, about his life-long passion for cycling.
NFL Week Eleven – The Levi Onwuzurike Cup
November 21, 2024 by 1 Comment
‘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.
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