Hamish Neal previews this week’s A-League action.
Crio’s Q? – fair go!
November 11, 2015 by 4 Comments
“The track was terrible.” “The pitch was diabolical.” It’s OK to have your views – as many have in recent weeks – but what should curators present for athletes? It’s an old chestnut.
The NFL Beast
November 4, 2015 by 4 Comments
Dennis Gedling on what it was like to experience watching an NFL game live, when he went to see the San Francisco 49ers take on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
2015 MLB World Series – Kansas City Royals v New York Mets: ‘I’m going to Kansas City, gonna get my baby one time…’
November 4, 2015 by 5 Comments
Paul Campbell reviews the 2015 MLB World Series and how it was won my the Kansas City Royals over the New York Mets.
Lightning can strike twice – Budge’s Cup Preview
November 2, 2015 by 3 Comments
After my success from last year, Crio is happy for me to have another crack at the Cup preview. I won’t bother with a horse by horse, run by run preview as you can find that anywhere. I will just give my opinion and look forward to yours. First, to establish my credentials, here [Read more]
‘Sooks, slackers and snipers, hit the road’
October 28, 2015 by 3 Comments
Lachlan Tighe dissects the culture of a successful bowls club – and is more than aware that these Commandments can be extrapolated and applied to just about any sporting club.
Forget the Formal SACA Function, come to a Marquee Lunch
October 27, 2015 by 1 Comment
There’s only one place to be for Lunch on Day 1 of the Adelaide Test, that’s with The Blacks and Damien Fleming at beautiful Uni Oval. More details here. Hurry, selling fast.
Sports Writers’ Festival in Melbourne, Nov 21
October 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The inaugural Sports Writers Festival is on in Melbourne on November 21. Francis Leach tells us what it is all about. [Should be very informative and entertaining – JTH]
Almanac Racing – Caulfield’s best day
October 10, 2015 by 55 Comments
Are you ready to commit? This is always a ripper meeting. If you want to ride the Spring Carnival, watching/punting on Caulfield Guineas Day is essential. We’re looking for information, speculation…anything to fit the occasion! All contributions welcome.
Terrible news
October 8, 2015 by 9 Comments
We are thinking of Josh and Terry Barnstable on this saddest of days.
The Dartslow
September 29, 2015 by 3 Comments
It was a gala night. Or maybe just a night for galahs. The Almanac Brownlow Darts competition has again been run and won. Could anyone knock off the Champ?
AFL Grand Final weather
September 26, 2015 by 7 Comments
Our official Almanac meteorologist, BD, has the forecast for the Grand Final next Saturday.
Lunch (Sep 18): VAFA Grand Final shindig
September 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Always a cracking affair.
Featuring Leigh Matthews, Barrie Cassidy and Greg Champion.
Almanac Racing – qualifying finals
September 10, 2015 by 39 Comments
Crio wants a winner this weekend as he does the dream Melbourne double of G1 racing at Flemington and Finals at the ‘G.
Round 23 – Brisbane v Western Bulldogs: No Tanks Mate
September 9, 2015 by 3 Comments
While all the focus was on North and Fremantle with their strategic resting of players, Andrew Weiss applauds the Lions for going after a win, even with the number one pick in the National Draft at stake.
Round 22 – Fremantle v Melbourne: Dr McClelland Goes Knocking On Heaven’s Door
September 2, 2015 by 5 Comments
Young Josh Coales was at Subi as the Dockers claimed their first piece of AFL silverware; the Dr W McClelland trophy as minor premiers. Now, for the NEXT piece of silverware! Also includes the ‘Hot Coales Award’ for the best on ground. Well played Josh.
Round 20 – Port Adelaide v GWS: We’ll write our names as the sun goes down
August 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Cathryn McDonald loves the match day experience at the Adelaide Oval. And when you team puts on a performance like Port did to overcome a determined GWS, there’s a lot to like.
VAFA – Old Brighton v Fitzroy
August 16, 2015 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill follows the Roy Boys to Beach Oval as they take on Old Brighton
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