A scorecard can tell you what happened in a game, but not how or why. Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt puts his imagination to work constructing explanations for the results of the weekend’s Victorian premier cricket. He invites you to join in.
Northern Territory Football League Wrap-Up (Round 16)
February 3, 2014 by 2 Comments
There are some familiar names to AFL fans and southern staters in Jackson Clark’s Round 16 report from Darwin on the NTFL. Can St Marys stay undefeated for the season?
Crio’s Question : Have the Olympics run their race?
February 3, 2014 by 10 Comments
Crio reckons the Olympic Games are farcical and corrupt. Is it time to call an end to the world’s biggest sporting carnival?
Bendigo footy in the Forties …. war and rationing intervene
February 3, 2014 by 8 Comments
Richard Jones offers a splendid history of Bendigo League football during the war years of the 1940’s.
How the rapid evolution of T20 cricket should create a change in certain traditional cricket laws.
February 3, 2014 by 10 Comments
Sean Curtain suggests some rules changes for T20 cricket to make it a fairer contest for the bowling/fielding team. Give us your opinions and suggestions.
Scoring: A Parent’s Duty
February 3, 2014 by 18 Comments
Kate Birrell delights with another glorious watercolour sketch, and a story of learning to score her son’s junior cricket. Something to smile about on a Monday.
Manchester City – the best and worst of the world game
February 2, 2014 by 8 Comments
Spurs fan Steve Fahey enjoys (appreciates?) the performance of opponent Man City and contemplates the lot of the mega-cashed-up club.
Tall Tales and Tigers at East Coburg Cricket Club
February 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Join the Tiger faithful at East Coburg Cricket Club to hear Trent Cotchin. Full booking details in the attached post. [Unfortunately Mick Molloy got a better offer – an invitation to the Superbowl, but Trent (superstar) will be there.
Kick-to-Kick fixture now out
January 31, 2014 by 21 Comments
Vin Maskell has banished the AFL, NRL, ICC, CA, EPL and all the other heartless money munchers of world sport. With poetic style and grace Vin reveals the 2014 itinerary of the KKAA (Kick to Kick Association of Australia). Long may it prosper.
When Footy Meets Art Meets Peptides Meets Celebrity Meets Society: The Story of an Art Exhibition
January 31, 2014 by 5 Comments
Steve Alomes exhibition opened at RMIT yesterday. He describes (and explains) the works, some of which can be seen here. [Get along. Ed]
Australia v England ODI Series Review
January 31, 2014 by 8 Comments
Luke Reynolds offers a comprehensive summary of Australia’s one day series demolition of England.
James Magner
January 31, 2014 by 1 Comment
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]
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