Sarah Wapling continues to train for Sarah’s Big Swim. This is the traditional Equino report outlining what she has done over the past four weeks or so.
A tribute to Les Carlyon
March 15, 2019 by 12 Comments
John Harms knew Les Carlyon by his words. He pays tribute to the classic Australian story-teller.
Almanac Horseracing: Our Andy’s Paisley Park wins the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham
March 14, 2019 by 1 Comment
Almanac form analyst and red wine connoisseur Andy Gemmell’s horse Paisley Park has won the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. Go you good thing! [Watch the race and also read the profile – Ed]
Almanac Cricket (Terminology): What is the correct name for the box/protector/cup?
February 22, 2019 by 15 Comments
The humble box has come under scrutiny in the last 24 hours – since Mickey Randall purchased a new one for a forthcoming return to cricket. What are the different terms used for a ‘box’? And, ni this piece, John Harms has included videos of the most famous cricket box incident in history – featuring David Bumble Lloyd.
Sarah’s Big Swim – Part 1: This is Sarah
February 18, 2019 by 10 Comments
Sarah’s Big Swim is one of THE sporting events of 2019. John Harms explains. [That would be Sarah Wapling – Ed]
Almanac Weather: Please explain
January 25, 2019 by 16 Comments
John Harms is fascinated by weather. He’s watched closely for over half a century. He’s puzzled.
Almanac Summer: Simple Lethargic Motion
January 17, 2019 by 22 Comments
John Harms writes of summer heat, Greek cafes and Physics.
The Glorious Nineteenth (at Murtoa)
October 4, 2018 by 22 Comments
September 19 is the anniversary of the first start of John Harms’s first ever horse, the great mare Courting Pleasure, known as Dog on Fire, or just The Dog. She started at Murtoa in the Wimmera region of Victoria. Coincidentally, this Saturday the Murtoa Cup will be run at Murtoa. [JTH will host the marquee at the 2018 Murtoa Cup this Saturday – Ed]
Almanac Music (and AFL premierships): ‘Eagle Rock’ and the origin of The Down Trou
September 30, 2018 by 16 Comments
Given the West Coast’s victory, we’re thinking the state of WA should celebrate with a choreographed and coordinated Down Trou. Or a whole year of it – every time the opening riff is heard. This is something about its elusive origins written by an ardent Pies fan Lord Malcaster:
The Down Trou has become world famous. Lord Mulcaster remembers its Union College origins. He was reminded of those grand days recently when he was at a Union College re-Union Ball at City Hall in Brisbane. When that riff plays, there is only one thing to do…
When Travis saved the world
September 8, 2018 by 19 Comments
John Harms has always loved Travis Varcoe. This piece was published in 2011.
An Olympic Park Memory
August 23, 2018 by 5 Comments
John Harms remembers Little Athletics and Olympic Park in Melbourne.
Small steps, big steps: the story of O Tecnico and his boys
August 2, 2018 by 9 Comments
This is the story of a team of young players and their coach. By John Harms.
Revisiting a cricket rant from Feb, 2011 – has anything changed?
June 24, 2018 by 43 Comments
This piece, about the state of cricket and the approach of Cricket Australia, which critiques the hyper-commercialisation of the game, was published in February, 2011.
It’s interesting to read now, given the escalation of T20 cricket, and also what has transpired in recent months, and the public’s response. It would be interesting to read John Harms’s view of cricket now, and also of the AFL (given his concluding comments way back then).
Streets of our Town: All hail the Community Cup!
June 19, 2018 by 19 Comments
With the Reclink Community Cup (Melbourne) on this Sunday at Victoria Park, we revisit John Harms’s report on the Community Cup of 2017.
Rugby league: Never the twain shall meet
June 4, 2018 by 13 Comments
An Origin memory from 2012.
What would Mark Twain have thought?
VAFA – Fitzroy v Ajax: ANZAC Day at Brunswick Street Oval, then, and now.
June 3, 2018 by 11 Comments
John Harms spent ANZAC Day at the Brunswick Street Oval helping with Auskick, having lunch (and speaking at lunch) and then watching an exciting match between the Roys and the visiting Ajax side.
Remembering J. Neville Turner
May 6, 2018 by 6 Comments
John Harms went to J Neville Turner’s funeral on Thursday, prompting a few memories and this tribute (which includes a description of Neville’s tennis serve).
Round 1 – Melbourne v Geelong: Ambitious
March 29, 2018 by 11 Comments
John Harms tells the story of a social afternoon which featured a footy match at the MCG between Geelong and Melbourne.
Roy Masters and a coach’s attire
March 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
Roy Masters in 1980 – with his boys at Wests. [Classic – thanks to Tim Berry]
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