Crio looks to Randwick where they have raised weights by 0.5kg in the Roy Higgins Tribute and the Stakes looks like a really deep contest. Tips welcome.
Danielle Ponter
March 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Is Danielle Ponter the biggest star in NT sport? Jackson Clark had the chance to speak with the multi-talented all-rounder.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 93 – The Red Devils of Belgium Shock the other ‘Red Devils’ (1986)
March 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling recalls a World Cup where the under-achieving Soviets looked the goods – for a while.
For better or verse – Uni Blacks sign Nick Gill
March 13, 2014 by 36 Comments
Tom Martin tells the tale of how Uni Blacks used poetry to help snag ex Crows player Nick Gill. Could a couple of sonnets have saved the Swans a few mill on Buddy?
Round 1/2 Preview – The not-so-big Opening
March 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli looks at a bit of footy (not much footy chirp around the traps yet), the racing (Go Zoustar) and even a little rowing.
Gigs’ Ladder Comp
March 12, 2014 by 2 Comments
Another Ladder comp from Gigs. You tip all 18. Not to be confused with the Almanac Tip the Top 8. [Do you think there’s enough comp-opportunity on this site at the moment? Ed]
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 94 – La Ola! The Mexican Wave! (1986)
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Love it or hate it, the Mexican Wave hit the big time in 1986.
Goal of the year
March 12, 2014 by 17 Comments
A lovely tale about the birth of a sporting highlight
Impermanence: On Dean Bailey’s passing
March 12, 2014 by 10 Comments
Peter Baulderstone was shocked by the largely unexpected and sudden death of Dean Bailey. This is not so much an obituary (I knew only the general details of his career), as a reflection on what his purposeful life and sudden passing says for all of us.
Memories of Footy
March 11, 2014 by 8 Comments
This is a seriously thoughtful piece about footy. [This requires careful reading: in the section which may appear offensive, please do not mistake the voice of the crowd for the position of the author. Ed.]
Cricket: You’ve just got to go local
March 11, 2014 by 4 Comments
Ian Hauser wanders north into the foothills of the Great Divide, to watch the local cricket finals in “Dog on the Tuckerbox” country around Gundagai and Tumut.
“Roy the Boy” forever in our memories
March 11, 2014 by 5 Comments
Crio offers an affectionate tribute to Roy Higgins, one of the great jockeys and a true gentleman of the turf.
Is fantasy footy taking over the football universe as we know it?
March 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It seems fantasy footy is getting bigger. Check out this site – one of many to be ticking along.
Corowa Cup 2014
March 11, 2014 by 6 Comments
Glen reports in from the Riverina as another country classic is run and won.
Canberra Cats program for Season 2014
March 11, 2014 by 2 Comments
Cats fans (and others) in Canberra may like to join this fanatical bunch. [Always a good day with these Catters – JTH]
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 95 – Diana Ross’ Penalty Miss (1994)
March 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
Dennis Gedling continues his World Cup lead up with the story of the day Diana Ross missed a sitter.
MYM Vics victorious in state of origin clash
March 10, 2014 by 10 Comments
Danielle Eid As many of you know I have been reporting on footy training sessions and meetings for the MYM (Maronite Youth Melbourne) boys as the team’s journalist. Much like the coaching staff I have seen these boys improve on the field and become a team. All the laps and push ups on boiling hot [Read more]
Crio’s Q?
March 10, 2014 by 16 Comments
Crio sets the Almanacker community another challenge. Who will be a soothsayer? [Great question, Crio. Interested in the response – Ed]
Very Excellent Adventures Remembered.
March 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
Yvette Wroby is back from six months travel in the USA. Here she covers the four major sports and everything else in her excellent adventure, which she shares with her Almanac family.
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