Jackson Clark reckons that mature age midfielder James Magner was poorly treated by the Melbourne Demons coaching panel last season. What do Demons fans think and are you looking forward to 2014 with real hope?
Walking (with a police escort) in a Glory Wanderland
January 31, 2014 by 5 Comments
Dennis Gedling journeys to Parramatta with fellow Perth Glory supporters to take in the spectacle and the fanaticism of Western Sydney Wanderers.
Crio’s Racing : Almost Autumn
January 30, 2014 by 9 Comments
Crio reckons its Almost Autumn at Caulfield this weekend. Some good ones resuming in the Manfred Stakes, but the best is yet to come.
A night out in Bradford
January 30, 2014 by 6 Comments
In the final leg of his tour John Green goes to Bradford, no longer the city it once was, but rebuilding (like its football side). [Thanks John, for these terrific articles. It’s been tremendous following you on your tour. Much appreciated. Ed]
Supplementary Soup
January 30, 2014 by 2 Comments
“We return the next day and after several hours of waiting, finally board a six seater helicopter to fly to Phaplu in the lower Everest region. The alternative to flying in is a day long bus ride followed by 6 days of walking,” writes Pamela Sherpa of her return to Nepal. She has some advice for James Hird.
SEN 1116 – Are We Being Served?
January 29, 2014 by 17 Comments
‘Swish’ Schwerdt has been good enough to join us (thanks Andy), and asks if you find SEN Sports Radio informative or annoying? Let us know your brickbats and bouquets.
This train is bound for Glory
January 29, 2014 by 8 Comments
Andrew Starkie is at Tamworth again. He finds a place which drips with the authentic and the original.
Five Revolutionary Minutes
January 29, 2014 by 7 Comments
Comrade Dan Toomey is new to the Royal Park Reds, a very famous Melbourne cricket club. He has learned why they are so highly regarded in just a few months. He has also learned they have a major struggle on their hands. [Now that’s what I call club culture – Ed]
Omens and Superstitions
January 28, 2014 by 4 Comments
So what is the omen that has guaranteed Turbo Zurbo’s local club a premiership?
Good Things Happen in Yarrawonga
January 28, 2014 by 11 Comments
Dips loves Yarrawonga. In this evocative piece he hints at why. [Could be a tennis piece; could be a water-skiing piece; could be an exercise in describing sunsets and other serenities piece – Ed]
Silly, childish and pointless. Yes, but I’ll ‘boo’ if I want to.
January 28, 2014 by 4 Comments
In Praise of Booing: Sean Curtain mounts a spirited defence of the much-maligned art. Don’t tell him he can’t boo. It’s the crowd’s right to have a crack.
The Return of the Jumper
January 28, 2014 by 1 Comment
Paddy Grindlay announces that he has got his mojo back, and that the official period of Tiger mourning is over. Eat ’em alive, Paddy.
NTFL Round 15 Wrap-Up
January 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jackson Clark updates us on Round 15 in Darwin. St Marys continue to dominate, but Wanderers and Nightcliff had good wins in tight contests.
Christmas Carnivals – Tassie Style
January 27, 2014 by 1 Comment
Cade Lucas takes a nostalgic trip back to the combined athletics and cycling carnivals that have long been a feature of the festive season in Northern Tasmania.
Crio’s Q? Book reviews please, or at least some recommendations.
January 27, 2014 by 37 Comments
Crio asks for recommendations of books you have read in recent times. Or any times really.
Feline football: 60-plus years of following the Cats, from near and far
January 27, 2014 by 15 Comments
‘Once a Punter’ reminisces about 60+ years of following his Cats through good times and bad; radio static; premiership redemption and (for him) an unbeaten record at Kardinia Park. (One of the most poignant and wise memoirs we have published – Ed.)
The Mitch-Lotto jackpot
January 27, 2014 by 13 Comments
In a sea of CA self-congratulation, John Butler offers some welcome wit, grace and perspective about the state of Australian cricket. (Brilliant stuff – Ed.)
Mickey stays out of trouble
January 27, 2014 by 2 Comments
All the (writing) momentum is with John Green as he continues to follow Preston North End. Another terrific tale as he makes his way to Nottingham and taps into the Lilywhites’ mythology thanks to Mickey in the seat alongside and his brothers behind. [Top stuff – Ed]
Australia Way
January 26, 2014 by 11 Comments
Peter Baulderstone uses Australia Day to consider our national identity and values, and how that is reflected in our sporting history.
Thanks Adam
January 26, 2014 by 38 Comments
The Almanac’s long range Cup tip has got up. Adam Goodes as Australian of the Year was a ‘lock’ when JTH put him on the cover of the 2012 Almanac. Peter Baulderstone uses editorial privilege to resurrect his 30 May piece when Adam was at the centre of the racism debate. Feel free to add your own tribute.
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