When talking to parents about a decline in cricket participation, there is a common thread of what is good for the parent being a decision making factor. Parents are saying that the impact on their weekends is a significant factor.
Crio’s Question: How would you improve the pre-season comp?
March 12, 2013 by 3 Comments
It’s easy to bag the AFL’s pre-season process but do you have a better system?
Standin’ on the Outside Lookin’ in
March 12, 2013 by 1 Comment
Some may say that Canberra lacks a heart. Rubbish! Canberra is all ventricles and aorta. You just had to be amongst the throngs on Friday night at Manuka Oval to feel a pulse like a Brazilian rumba.
A pre-season of new beginnings
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While a lot of the focus in the football world is focused on the conclusion to the pre-season at the elite level, the weekend warriors who strap on the boots for the love of the game are also close to finishing their preparations for the coming season
2013 at The Footy Almanac and how to nominate to write a match report
March 11, 2013 by 15 Comments
Nominations to write match reports are now open.
A photo from the past
March 11, 2013 by 5 Comments
Smokie Dawson recently received a copy of a photo of his Under 11s team and was surprised by what he saw.
The Way-Too-Early 2013 Preview: North Melbourne
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They may have made the finals last year, but the North Melbourne report card hasn’t changed. Good against the bad and middling sides, often found wanting against the better ones.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1: Sharks vs Titans – The Pride of the Shire
March 11, 2013 by 3 Comments
The first game at Shark Park was supposed to be a celebration but was instead filled with emotion and uncertainty. The Titans bear the brunt of the fury of Cronulla.
Almanac Rugby League -NRL Round 1: Storm vs Dragons – Business as Usual
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No matter the opposition, no matter the occasion, the Storm always do what needs to be done. This game against St George was no different.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1: Canberra vs Penrith – The Colours are lowered
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Nick Campton watches his Raiders take on Penrith behind enemy lines at the Penrith Leagues Club – it’s not pretty.
NAB Cup – GWS v Essendon: Brushing off the cobwebs
March 10, 2013 by 4 Comments
After a lazy summer, Pam Sherpa gets back into it with a match at Manuka Oval in Canberra which, serendipitously features who two footy teams.
Conditions steamy but Pies stone cold
March 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
One sentence can sum up Collingwood’s games against Brisbane: First half scrappy but competitive, second half crappy and uncompetitive.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1: Eels v Warriors – A Fresh Start
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Nick Campton is impressed with the Eels’ opening performance. (Parra 40 d NZ 10)
From Little Saints, Big Saints Grow – Coaching the U12s
March 9, 2013 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark has enjoyed his year of coaching at St Marys in Darwin. We wish the lads all the best in their coming grand final.
Crio’s Racing: Newmarket Day at Flemington and save some cash for the Adelaide Cup on Monday
March 9, 2013 by 49 Comments
Crio previews Super Saturday at Flemington with a mention of some of the far flung meetings including the Adelaide Cup meeting on Monday.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1: Broncos v Manly – Eighty minutes of relief
March 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
The second game of the season might have been overshadowed by the ongoing debacle that is the Cronulla Sharks, but the rugby league world will welcome a few hours where the concern is about tries and tackles rather than peptides and plea bargains.
ARNFL Fixture 2013
March 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
Peter Baulderstone has called for board games and other obscure sports to help keep certain Cronulla and Essendon players busy this year.
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