Scribes in the three-quarter time huddle. Squizzy Dimitriadis partially obscured in the front. D.K. Gorman on the left. Orson Kane middle front. Goddess Advantage with firm grip on her red. And many more. (Name them)
1988-89 – a love letter
November 29, 2013 by 4 Comments
It’s 25 years since Brutas Mudcake discovered cricket. Curtly Ambrose. Cricket cards. Mervmania. It does not rank as one of the most memorable seasons in cricket history on the surface but to a seven year old, it was magical. But could we possibly beat the Windies?
Six sixes
November 29, 2013 by 29 Comments
Mickey Randall takes a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the biggest tonks of our time. Some on the public stage, some local glories. Mickey is sometimes the victim, never the perpetrator.
Straight Talking Irishman tackles Discrimination
November 28, 2013 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone offers the companion piece to last week’s blog from top Irish hurling player Conor Cusack about his journey with severe depression. Conor’s even more illustrious brother Donal Og is profiled in this article about his ‘coming out’ as a gay sportsman.
Australia back on the path to grateness
November 28, 2013 by 11 Comments
Jeff Dowsing discusses whether victory in the end justifies sometimes distasteful means.
Wear your footy jumper at the launch tonight
November 28, 2013 by 4 Comments
Just to emphasise: writers, please wear a footy jumper at the Melbourne launch tonight. It’s a fun part of the evening. (Look in on wonder as middle-aged men squeeze into an old jumper bearing hoops.)
The best sports book award winner announced
November 28, 2013 by 15 Comments
The Guardian is at again, this time running excerpts from the best sports books in 2013. It’s a British award (what, no footy?), but buckle in nonetheless.
Doing a Reverse Funky- An Off-Spinner’s Lament
November 28, 2013 by 9 Comments
Luke Reynolds shows us that there are still new tricks for old dogs on the cricket field. (We won’t tell Mick about the back.)
Rookie Draft Shock – Almanac gutted
November 28, 2013 by 8 Comments
Peter Baulderstone noticed a lot of suspicious names in the AFL Rookie Draft. “Say it ain’t so”.
Crio’s racing (on thin ice!)
November 27, 2013 by 8 Comments
Crio takes a quick whirl around the country, then comes home with a scenario that some might consider unlucky.
The ten best sports films
November 27, 2013 by 42 Comments
What, no footy films? The Guardian has listed its top celluloid depictions of blood, sweat and tears. Let’s hear about a few of yours.
Ashes Diary 2013-14, Entry no.1
November 27, 2013 by 7 Comments
Andrew Starkie offers a calm, sensible, thorough analysis of both teams in the first Ashes Test. Despite this we have decided to publish it.
Ahmed’s Story a Saad one
November 27, 2013 by 4 Comments
Jackson Clark posts a thoughtful analysis of the Ahmed Saad case. There are degrees of culpability, and the disempowered suffer while the law is optional for the rich and powerful.
Altitude Training
November 26, 2013 by 5 Comments
He’s been in a fairly good paddock the last few years. What will happen when Rob tackles the world’s toughest half-marathon? Will a good playlist and a fit wife be enough to see him through?
Word Association Football
November 26, 2013 by 8 Comments
Mark Schwerdt has set himself the task of associating each AFL club with both an Australian and overseas musical artist. There’s a couple of gaps that need your input.
Travails of the striving human: acceptance versus the everlasting refusal to accept
November 26, 2013 by 12 Comments
With the news of Jonathan Trott and the remembrance of Marcus Trescothick similarly leaving a tour of Australia with mental illness, the current headline-grabbing furore over sledging has a particular poignancy. David Wilson considers the conflict of acceptance (in order to maintain mental health) versus the everlasting refusal to accept (in order to succeed).
Madison Browne – Bright Like A Diamond
November 26, 2013 by 2 Comments
Mark Schwerdt was lucky enough to meet one of Australia’s premier netballers, Madison Browne, of Australian Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens fame. It’s amazing how accessible and down to earth an elite player can be. Will this always be the case?
Crio’s Question?…the backdrop
November 26, 2013 by 18 Comments
Have you looked beyond the obvious when seeing tracks around the nation? Crio waxes lyrical.
Watto’s Almanac
November 26, 2013 by 8 Comments
Peter Baulderstone wants to send Watto a ‘special’ copy of the new Almanac book. Harms wants to send him an invoice for $30 + Day One Gabba admission price.
Gabba Test – Day 4: One for the ages
November 26, 2013 by 3 Comments
Australia’s most successful cricketing Watson (Matt) spent Day 4 with his 20 month old son and the 94yo bloke across the road. It put a zip in their step and a glint in the eye.
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