Domenic Favata doesn’t want to turn into a cynic but there are a lot of things in sport at the moment which have challenged his youthful innocence.
Standin’ on the outside lookin’ in: Australian Women’s Golf Open
February 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Australian Women’s Golf Open at Royal Canberra was one of the best days Tony Robb has had in sport – and he’s had a few.
Boxing can self-regulate, right?
February 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
Combat sports in Queensland, particularly boxing, remains an unpredictable exercise. The latest sham involving Sonny Bill Williams and the recent death of young boxer Alex Slade should see the regulation of boxing in the State.
Almanac Rugby League – Raiders take wind out of Storm and rain on party
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There’s something about, and nothing like, an impromptu game of park footy, or soccer, or rugby or cricket or any sport for that matter. Kardinia Park was much like that on Friday night when the Storm hosted the Raiders for a pre-season jaunt.
Working hard for Australia
February 12, 2013 by 2 Comments
Never let it be said that Dips doesn’t work hard for Australia. We have photographic evidence.
Action Man doll versus the tattered teddy bear
February 11, 2013 by 4 Comments
In his Almanac debut, Matt Watson says the fight between Sonny Bill Williams and Frans Botha epitomised all that is wrong with boxing.
A big couple of days in sport
February 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli has a few things to say about footy and cricket and gives us a quaddie for C.F.Orr Stakes Day
The Great (Blue and) White North
February 5, 2013 by 3 Comments
Rob Chanter and family find themselves in Toronto for 6 months. And Toronto being in Canada, that means hockey.
Tennis is big business
February 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jake “Cobba” Stevens looks at sponsorship in men’s tennis and finds some surprising results.
Mundine v Geale II: Winner and Loser
February 2, 2013 by 4 Comments
Andrew Starkie with some thoughts on Wednesday night’s fight.
Mundine v Geale II: Redemption
January 29, 2013 by 7 Comments
The Daniel Geale who will step into the ring in Sydney on Wednesday night to defend his IBF Middleweight title is a far improved boxer to the young, raw athlete Anthony Mundine defeated in a split decision four years ago. When the orthodox styled Australians met in Brisbane, May 2009, Mundine used his greater speed, [Read more]
Soccer (My Home)
January 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
Dave Goodwin introduces us to his young nephew Felix who has a couple of unusual skills: poetry and Futsal.
Anthony Mundine: The reality is…
January 28, 2013 by 7 Comments
Craig Dodson believes Anthony Mundine’s legacy deserves more but he only has himself to blame.
Roger Federer’s Aussie Open run 2013
January 26, 2013 by 2 Comments
There was only one way to end this Federer report at 2:09AM and it was with both my hands cupped around my cheeks in shattered-ness much like the Federer fam at the end of Roger’s 2013 Aussie Open run. Here’s my take on Roger’s matches.
Australian Open Tennis: Head v Heart
January 24, 2013 by 7 Comments
John Harms is letting his heart rule when looking for the winners at the tennis. He’s followed a few out of loyalty over the years – and not just tennis players.
The potential rise of Bernard Tomic at the Australian Open – Grantland
January 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
Peter Baulderstone has been visiting the Grantland website and recommends this analysis of the current state of men’s tennis, and the allure of Tomic to distant eyes.
Howard Jacobson on Phil “The Power” Taylor
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Peter Baulderstone alerts all darts fans to Booker Prize winner Howard Jacobson’s piece on World Darts Champion Phil Taylor.
Understanding the decline of Australian tennis
January 14, 2013 by 14 Comments
John Harms explains the root cause of the decline of Australian tennis.
Australian Open: The contenders
January 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jake “Cobba” Stevens brings you all you need to know about the main contenders in this year’s men’s singles of the Australian Open with an infographic.
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