Daryl Sharpen might have gone to the dogs, but he witnessed the special feat of legendary trainer EA (Teddy) Medhurst leading in 7 winners from 11 starters. Phenomenal. And Dazza may have had a small interest in their success.
Junior cricket: Vic Under 13s take the national title in the very best spirit
January 19, 2014 by 9 Comments
Simon Taylor travels to Bendigo to see dome of the kids he coaches represent Victoria – and they do it with skill and good will. [Reassuring – Ed]
Hi-ho, Hi-ho, it’s off to work we go.
January 18, 2014 by 13 Comments
Sam (Stainless) Steele has been wondering about the mundane (banal) nature of sport once it is in the grip of the professionalised industrial process. [Super article; thought-provoking. Ed]
The loneliness of the long distance raker
January 18, 2014 by 10 Comments
Nicko reflects on the joys (and otherwise) of little athletics, and all the Jayden, Hayden, Brayden’s who made it memorable. Still a man who is handy on the rake is always in demand. (Top stuff – Ed).
Run Out – the cruelest of dismissals
January 17, 2014 by 6 Comments
Peter Argent contemplates that most annoying phenomenon – the run out. [Nice photo – Ed]
Melbourne Uni CC Brekkie with Boof Lehmann et al
January 17, 2014 by 2 Comments
We have a full table. Thanks.
Blame Pietersen
January 17, 2014 by 5 Comments
Matt Watson thinks that Kevin Pietersen is being made a whipping boy for all that is wrong inside the England test team.
The Tractor Boys roll into town
January 16, 2014 by 5 Comments
John Green’s trip gets better and better as he takes in a classic against the tractor boys of Ipswich Town.
#BigBash03 – Are we there yet?
January 16, 2014 by 8 Comments
Jeff Dowling says there is actually much to like about #BigBash03, despite the lame brained celebrity circus exhibits as likely to catch the ball for their home viewer as Jesus coming on and bowling a maiden over (left arm orthodox). It’s his new guilty pleasure.
Crio’s Racing : Camperdown Cup Day
January 15, 2014 by 13 Comments
The city summer race fields are still pretty thin and low key. Crio recommends a trip to the ‘time honoured’ Camperdown Cup. Alternately wait for the good oil from the Goolwa Guru or the King of the Cowshed.
Australian Open: Oh Bernie
January 15, 2014 by 10 Comments
MIddle Australia speaks on behalf of Middle Australia regarding the disappointing end to Bernie’s Open.
Australian Open : Frank Dancevic v Bernard Tomic
January 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our Australian Open Tennis correspondent braved his heated imagination to bring you this pictorial report on yesterday’s epic Centre Court battle between Frank Dancevic and Bernard Tomic (or Snoopy as he is affectionately known around the Almanac locker room).
Running with the Wolves
January 15, 2014 by 6 Comments
John Green gets the supporters’ bus from Preston to Wolverhampton to see an away fixture. [Contains references to Slade and Johnny Farnham – Ed]
Who do I send the invoice to?
January 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
Saint66 has REALLY had it with the cross-promotional advertising on televised sport. Who knew that My Restaurant Rules is now an Olympic sport?
The Only Team Old Carlton Knows
January 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
Franc de Borges celebrates 150 glorious years of the Carlton Football Club. For richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health.
Australian Open: Taking no prisoners
January 14, 2014 by 5 Comments
Rod Oaten braved the heat so that you didn’t have to. Here’s his report from day 1 of the Australian Open. Some old-fashioned women’s tennis, and an injury for Hass – or was it?
Leap Year
January 14, 2014 by 4 Comments
Who will leap into the finals after finishing in the lower portion of the ladder last season? Will it be resilient Essendon; much-hyped North Melbourne; unlucky Adelaide; talented Gold Coast?
Ashes Diary 2013-14, entry no.4: The passion of Chris Rogers
January 14, 2014 by 11 Comments
School reports read: ‘Chris is a lovely, polite boy, but the rest of the class doesn’t always need to know pitch conditions in Wellington’. Andrew Starkie evokes beautifully the world of Chris Rogers.
Test win for England
January 14, 2014 by 4 Comments
Perry shines, Australia fades and England grabs the upper hand…there was plenty of interest and spice in the Ashes Test at the WACA that ended on Monday.
Crio’s Question : What causes the mighty to fall?
January 13, 2014 by 3 Comments
Crio ponders what causes the elite performer to unexpectedly turn it up on the turn, and stagger home like a crippled crab? Unexpected ‘Barry Crockers’ and their causes? Dr Freud or Dr Turf?
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