Comrades, Stefan Symanski’s explanation of sports capitalism, showing the difference between US and European approaches. Definitely worth a read.
Tennis: The Big Four
January 26, 2014 by 10 Comments
Bernard Whimpress sums up the Big Four in contemporary world tennis. [Rather concisely and neatly – Ed]
Interested to get your thoughts on the Mark Knight Heart cartoon
January 24, 2014 by 10 Comments
Your thoughts on this?
Sheffield Shield 2013/14 – RIP
January 24, 2014 by 12 Comments
“Swish’ Schwerdt asks a few questions about something called the Sheffield Shield. Let us know if you have heard of it.
Crio’s Racing : Australia Day Weekend
January 23, 2014 by 12 Comments
Chris Riordan is excited by the looming Autumn stars. But the cash on offer later in Sydney is denting the depth and quality of the early Melbourne features. No matter – there is a winner in every race. Crio and Crew will help you find them.
A Night At the Big Bash
January 23, 2014 by 15 Comments
Luke Reynolds took his kids to the MCG to see their first 20-20 game together. The fireworks shone brighter than the Stars.
Platform 15 – summer edition
January 22, 2014 by 2 Comments
Bruno Lettieri is a dynamo in getting the words of both emerging writers and established writers on to the page in his various roles as teacher, mentor, facilitator, and Bloods’ supporter. He is a good friend of The Footy Almanac. See the latest publication.
US Sports : Must Try Harder
January 21, 2014 by 5 Comments
Andrew Fraser has enjoyed(?) a fact-finding tour to sacred US sporting places which has resulted in this playfully (I think?) parochial piece of comparative sporting culture.
Kokky in the Back Yard
January 21, 2014 by 5 Comments
Another beauty from Kate Birrell. What’s better? The painting or the story? The story or the painting? You decide.
A search and a small revelation on 21 January
January 21, 2014 by 27 Comments
David (Mountain Ash) Wilson reveals a little of his journey from A grade to C grade and back again – and again. A journey from ignorance to fear to wisdom – and back again. As all good journeys are. (A ***** Classic – Ed).
Crio’s Question : Unexpected Joys?
January 20, 2014 by 27 Comments
Crio shares some of the unexpected sporting classics he chanced upon. What are your memories of a great encounter you saw by accident?
NTFL Round 14 Wrap-Up
January 20, 2014 by 2 Comments
Jackson Clark tells us the weather was wet, windy and miserable for the footy in Darwin on the weekend. Meanwhile the southern states baked in record heat. Go figure.
Time stretches into the distance
January 20, 2014 by 4 Comments
John Green sees Preston North End at home to Coventry. The conversation about the junior system is intriguing. The game finishes in controversy.
Gone to the Dogs
January 20, 2014 by 10 Comments
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]
Call a six a six
Sean Curtain is not immune to change. He can move with the times. Just last night, he downloaded his first app. But what was so wrong with calling a six a six?