Crio offers sound advice to the racing aficionado. Competitors appeal only for the fillies.
Pleasures of club cricket in PNG
October 17, 2013 by 9 Comments
A ripper yarn from David Lloyd about his role in reviving club cricket in Madang on the north coast of PNG. A top effort at any age, but at 60 DL shows there is still hope of a Test call-up for all of us.
It’s true: Cricket Australia make a good decision
October 17, 2013 by 5 Comments
Hold onto your hats: Smokie Dawson takes time out from bagging Cricket Australia to admit that, just this once, he might have been wrong. (But before you get too carried away, what about the fixturing and the commentary?)
From Waverley with love
October 17, 2013 by 8 Comments
As a teenager Jo Toscano wore a brown parka with a yellow No.3 stuck to the back. She relives her lifelong love of Hawthorn (bring back Waverley!) while watching the Hawks win a cherished flag.
The Legacy of Richo and The Evolution of Jacko: the changing ideology of the Richmond Football Club
October 16, 2013 by 13 Comments
Tiger fan Theo Efthymiou grew up in the ‘Richo era’, when individual brilliance was made the substitute for team success. Now, he dares to hope that Daniel Jackson’s rise symbolises a new era where Richmond will no longer accept star players alongside team mediocrity.
The next Rioli
October 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Almanac’s eyes, ears and nose are everywhere. Jackson Clark offers insights into the next Rioli likely to make a name on the national footy scene.
10 Best Golf Caddy Jokes
October 16, 2013 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone reports from the golf course: “Do you think I can get there with a 5 iron?” Caddy: “Eventually.”
As one legend walks into the sunset another marches on
October 15, 2013 by 10 Comments
Grand Final rematch, a nine-player victory, and a masterclass from Alessandro Del Piero. It wasn’t without its negatives, but Tim Ladhams is pretty happy with the opening round of the A-League.
Buddy Hello, Goodbye
October 15, 2013 by 14 Comments
Despite the blow to his Hawthorn heart, Rick Kane believes that the Buddy deal is a historical moment that we should celebrate with pride.
Crio’s Racing: Thousand Guineas Day
October 15, 2013 by 8 Comments
Crio: bouncing back from last week’s setback.
And the real issue is ??
October 15, 2013 by 12 Comments
Inequity; hypocrisy; “no comment”. What can we uncover from all the noise of the past month in footy? Tony Dalton looks at the question of a level playing field.
Guineas Day; and a Pineapple for Dinner
October 15, 2013 by 8 Comments
The season has changed and a wet winter has become a windy spring. The stampede of galloping hooves pass unnoticed by the fielder at deep fine leg. It’s a good day for Kate Birrell as traces of Caulfield meet the peace of the local cricket.
Radio Days
October 14, 2013 by 12 Comments
Two hanky alert for men over 40. Vin Maskell exquisitely paints the word pictures of our lives, shaped by the brush strokes of ABC radio commentary. Does Alan McGilvray have a twitter feed?
Crio’s Question: Soccer Who?
October 14, 2013 by 12 Comments
Bill Shorten has got the second toughest gig in Australia. Crio asks who gets the real challenge of managing the Socceroos?
A review of the 2013 Best and Fairest results (so far): an insight into game plans, what the coaches look for and backmen winning awards (?!)
October 14, 2013 by 8 Comments
It’s AFL Best and Fairest season, with all but the WA results now in. Sean Curtain gives his take on each of the clubs – what do you reckon? And who do you think will take out the remaining two?
AFL Grand Final: I went the Corp; 14 days on, Beautiful-Ugly, 11.11 Heaven, Tears, Redemption and Elvis.
October 14, 2013 by 6 Comments
Paul Campbell’s body goes corporate for the big game; but his mind is elsewhere. Think you can’t stand another Hawthorn gloat? Think again.
Guineas Day at Belmont (North)
October 14, 2013 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone heads for the golf course, but finds that horses are never far away.
Beware the autobiography
October 13, 2013 by 25 Comments
Matt Watson owns over 500 sporting books. He lists his 10 favourites, and gives his views on what makes for a worthwhile read. Read his list and share yours.
AFL Grand Final: Daydream Island
October 12, 2013 by 11 Comments
Matt Quartermaine watches the Grand Final in Queensland, but his mind is on weightier matters. He coins a wonderful new term “insinserendipity” that is a lock for the next Macquarie Dictionary.
A Red, White and Black World
October 12, 2013 by 3 Comments
Yvette Wroby has found the Holy Trinity. The Louisville Cardinals; The Boston Red Sox and The Saints (in that order). All is right with her world.
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