Sean Mortell presents his review of the 3rd Test between Australia and India which resulted in a match saving draw by India after a fascinating Day 5.
Australia v India – Third Test, Review: A stunning third act marred by upsetting issues
January 12, 2021 by 8 Comments
Australia v India – Third Test Day 1: Luck, fortune or fair enough?
January 8, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell reports on all the action from Day 1 of the Third Test, Australia v India, and is impressed by Will Pucovski’s debut.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 1: Australia’s defensive mindset does them in
December 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
India bounce back after their humiliating defeat in Adelaide with a sterling performance on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test Australia v India as Sean Mortell reports.
Australia v India – Second Test Preview: Batting headaches
December 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Boxing Day Test commences tomorrow with India looking to bounce back after their humiliating loss to the Aussies in the First Test. Sean Mortell previews the match.
Australia v India – First Test Review: Wickets, valuable runs and the impact of a pink ball
December 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell reviews the first test, convincingly won by Australia, of the Australia v India Test series with the Border-Gavasker Trophy at stake.
Almanac Cricket: My Australian XI for the First Test
December 10, 2020 by 4 Comments
Sean Mortell picks his Australian line-up for next week’s First Test against India in Adelaide. He has a surprise or two for you to consider.
Almanac Sport: Caley Manzie – A lifetime of family, pride and sport
September 8, 2020 by 1 Comment
RMIT University student Sean Mortell chatted with fellow pupil Caley Manzie about her Indigenous Australian heritage and family involvement in sport, specifically hockey.
Almanac Basketball: 2020 NBA Playoffs – Series One Review
September 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell presents his thoughts about the 2020 NBA playoffs featuring Series One of the Western and Eastern Conferences.
Round 12 / 13 – Review and preview: Cats get the cream, and a great Sir Doug Nicholls Round ahead
August 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell reviews the Round 12 matches before presenting his thoughts and tips for Round 13, a make or break round for many teams.
Almanac (Footy) History: A season under the great Herb Matthews
August 10, 2020 by 9 Comments
Sean Mortell caught up with octogenarian (and Almanac contributor) Jim Johnson to findout about his footy career under South Melbourne legend Herb Matthews.
Almanac (Footy) History: Little Jim Johnson – a turbulent year at the famous Melbourne High School
June 30, 2020 by 2 Comments
Jim Johnson, Melbourne High School student in 1950, had a lot to do with the development of the drop punt stab pass. Sean Mortell looks at Johnson’s achievements on the sporting field in his only year at the school.
AFL in the 2010s – snapshot moments that created a decade of greatness and stories
March 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell looks back over the past decade of footy highlighting some of the many key moments during that period of time.
The tuck rule, a fight against all odds and iron-willed determination – the unlikely makings of Tom Brady and the New England dynasty
February 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
It might look as if Tom Brady had an easy run to NFL success but the back story tells a different tale. Sean Mortell gives us the full details of Brady’s determined rise to fame and fortune.
The 2018 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – Healy blasts Australia to an unlikely fourth title
February 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
As the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup nears, Sean Mortell revisits the 2018 Cup to refresh happenings from that series.
Brexit, and Slovakian handball players: EU impacts on UK cricket and ‘Kolpak’ agreements
February 11, 2020 by 3 Comments
With Brexit in place the flow on effects in sport in the UK will soon be felt. Sean Mortell explains the ramifications in his enlightening story.
Kansas City – not a part of Kansas: a historical look on the ups and downs of a great American town
February 4, 2020 by 4 Comments
Sean Mortell examines the background history of the Kansas City Chiefs who came from behind for a stunning victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 2020.
NFL Playoffs: Championship Monday – A day of emotion, a display of Super Bowl football
January 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell takes us through the NFL play-offs with a place in Super Bowl LIV up for grabs. His report gives us an insight into what to expect come February 3.
NFL Playoffs Divisional Sunday: Two supremely solid performances, another incredible upset for the Titans.
January 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell keeps up his rollicking ride through the NFL Playoffs – with only six sides left and upsets seemingly in vogue, it’s all happening!
NFL Wildcard Monday – More upsets means the Superbowl is as open as ever
January 7, 2020 by 3 Comments
Wildcard Weekend provided thrills and upsets for NFL football fans in the lead up to Super Bowl 2020 as Sean Mortell reports.
NFL Wildcard Sunday – Two wins that shook the playoffs
January 6, 2020 by 1 Comment
In the early days of a new year some new sides are making a push towards Superbowl glory in the NFL – Sean Mortell takes us into the tension of Wildcard Sunday, where four teams entered and only two left.
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