Dennis Gedling tells the tale of Roberto Baggio’s banishment and redemption as an Italian football hero.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 99-Robbie Baggio’s Penalty Redemption (1998)
March 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
Utterly absorbing Test cricket forum
March 5, 2014 by 48 Comments
This is absolutely brilliant cricket; brilliant sport. Add your comment if you love Test cricket. [Advice for the skipper and N. Lyon welcome – Ed]
JTH with Bruno Lettieri at Rupertswood
March 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
John Harms in conversation with Bruno Lettieri as part of The Twilight School at Salesian College. (March 11)
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 100-Rivaldo’s dive against Turkey (2002)
March 5, 2014 by 1 Comment
In this World Cup year, Dennis Gelding begins his series of 100 World Cup moments from an Australian perspective. He starts with Rivaldo. [Great idea DG. Looking forward to the countdown – Ed]
Exile on Adelaide Oval: Stone[s] the Crows
March 4, 2014 by 40 Comments
Growing up in a dusty town, The Rolling Stones were the band. So Mickey Randall had to see them in 1995 when they played at Footy Park. Now they’re playing at Adelaide Oval during Round 1, and it’s got him looking back, in a true Aussie yarn.
Dear Steve, I Was Wrong
March 4, 2014 by 22 Comments
When he gets it wrong, Luke Reynolds is prepared to admit it. He had written Steve Smith off as a poor man’s Cameron White. Early Test performances were proving him correct. But now…an apology is in order.
Melbourne Heart: A resurrected Schip
March 4, 2014 by 13 Comments
The Heart has had a miracle turnaround. Some would argue that if Aloisi had the three key players at his disposal that van’t Schip has, he would have managed the same. But Tom Riordan believes that van’t Schip is on another level altogether.
Almanac Rugby League – The 2013 Rugby League Almanac on-line: Round 2
March 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Round 2 reports from our merry band.
The Last Word on Andrew Demetriou
March 4, 2014 by 3 Comments
Steve Alomes has sent us an extract, analysing the approach of Andrew Demetriou, from his recent book.
I Tipped This AFL tipping competition: great value, great prizes – $10,000 up for grabs
March 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Tipsters This is a fantastic tipping comp – with ripper prizes. $10,000 to the winner, in a small field. The odds are very good, comparatively . And you are never out of it. There are competitions within competitions and prizes galore. Here’s how it works: You can tip in the traditional/conventional manner – straight out. You [Read more]
Crio’s Q: checking the screen
March 3, 2014 by 4 Comments
Two part question this week. Crio is looking for examples of sportspeople checking themselves out on the big screen. And of moments when screenshots would have been instructive (think ’79 Grand Final).
Farewell Andy D
March 3, 2014 by 8 Comments
Peter Baulderstone channels Aunty Jack to farewell the Great Helmsman. Please add your own tribute.
NTFL – Finals Week 2: Wrap Up
March 3, 2014 by 1 Comment
Jackson Clark reports on the two NTFL semi finals and suggests the Grand Final is likely to be an absolute beauty in two weeks time, assuming the Eagles get through the prelim to play St Mary’s again.
Almanac Rugby League – The Rugby League Almanac 2013 online: Round 1
March 2, 2014 by 3 Comments
Re-live the opening games of the 2013 NRL season with these yarns from our rugby league writers.
Little Decisions Are The Kind I Can Make
March 2, 2014 by 15 Comments
‘Swish’ Schwerdt sets the popular culture test from heaven. Or hell? Our call centre is waiting to take your answers.
Third Test – Day 1: Cape of Good Hope
March 2, 2014 by 8 Comments
Vintage ERegnans/DWilson. Captures a little of the first day (night?) of the Test, and much of what is important in life. Poetry in motion.
Third Test – Day 1: Thoughts on Cape Town
March 2, 2014 by 3 Comments
Brendan McArdle reports on a day of superb Test cricket; a day which the Australian skipper will remember for a long time.
Poetry: Sulphur Creek
March 1, 2014 by 3 Comments
Ian Bland brings tears to grown men’s eyes with this epic poem about the Grand Final at Sulphur Creek.
Earlier…
March 1, 2014 by 4 Comments
Old Dog and friend are having a kick at Princes Park as the northerly picks up.
In Praise of the Polo (Shirt that is)
March 1, 2014 by 9 Comments
‘Swish’ Schwerdt has a wardrobe full of hardly worn polo shirts. Can the Adelaide Crows latest membership offer add to the moth sustenance?
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