Parade College Grade 9 student Thomas Alisandratos tells about his preparation for and contribution to a key clash between Pascoe Vale and Hume City.
The Parade College Writing Workshop: The underdogs in red stripes
November 7, 2019 by 2 Comments
Parade College student Marven Polus (Grade 9) tells the story of a tense junior soccer match – a game he’ll remember forever for a special reason.
Balcony Banter – Ann Rusden, MCC Library and MCG Tour Guide
November 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
‘There is something particular to each tour guide who brings a group through the Melbourne Cricket Club Library.’ From that starting point, Lynda Carroll launches into her profile about Ann Rusden, one of the many dedicated tour guides at the ‘G’.
The Parade College Writing Workshop: A Champions League dream
November 6, 2019 by 2 Comments
Yanni Pargas has a great morning watching the Champions League final between Liverpool and Spurs.
A new pay deal for the Matildas
November 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Matildas have announced a new pay deal, having reached agreement with the FFA.
Flashback: Summer
November 6, 2019 by 7 Comments
Back in 2009, Dips O’Donnell was ruminating about the four seasons. When thoughts turned to summer, he pondered the clash between the elemental forces of the season – commerce and cricket. He feared that commerce was winning.
Flashback: Chelsea v Wolves at Stamford Bridge
November 6, 2019 by 6 Comments
Another taste of the Almanac’s early days. Our roaming correspondent at large, the peripatetic Peter Flynn, was at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea take on Wolves. The cab ride was a mistake, as was the unfortunate mention of Frank Skinner.
Almanac Flashback – That one day in November: Pamela Sherpa
November 5, 2019 by 12 Comments
From her 2010 story Pamela Sherpa tells of her attempts to watch the big race while on a casual relief teaching stint.
Aboriginal People and Australian Football in the Nineteenth Century: They Did Not Come from Nowhere by Roy Hay
November 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay’s exceptional account of the historical development of aboriginal players into the game of Australian Football is now available in a paperback edition. Details here.
Almanac Flashback – The Melbourne Cup: Matt Zurbo
November 5, 2019 by 9 Comments
In an Almanac Flashback from 2014, Matt Zurbo reflects on the traditions of racing, from about as far away from the glamour of Flemington as you can get.
Happy Cup Day to all! – Sal’s tips for the big race
November 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
The Melbourne Cup is just about here! Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the big race, and hopefully a winner or two for punters.
Racing: Horses get sick, don’t they – Part 7
November 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Read on for Part 7 of Matt Watson’s saga on the 2007 Equine Influenza crisis.
A second bite of the cherry: The 2020 to 2022 wages deal for the AFLW
November 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
The AFLW wages issue is a complex one being discussed by players and officials. Braham Dabscheck provides a comprehensive guide on what is happening and what the ideal resolution looks like.
Almanac Baseball: Away, Away – The World Series 2019
November 3, 2019 by 5 Comments
Brian the Ruminator brilliantly recounts the away wins and unlikely finish seen in the recent MLB World Series finale.
Almanac International Rugby League – There are upsets, and then there are Upsets!
November 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Saturday’s international rugby league triple-header at Auckland’s Eden Park provided two upsets, one of which was notable, the other historic. At the end of the day, the winner was rugby league but the biggest winner was Tonga. Rugby league aficionado Ian Hauser explains.
Almanac (Local ) Cricket – Don’t Annoy Me About ‘Chuckers’
November 3, 2019 by 4 Comments
Phil Hill talks us through ‘visual summation’ and ‘the carry angle of the human arm’ as he seeks to solve the issue of so-called ‘chuckers’ out in the Merks.
Almanac Lunch: The Footy Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch
November 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
All welcome at the Footy Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch (Nov 4). With VRC Handicapper Greg Carpenter. Help us pick a trifecta. Details in this post. Bookings essential.
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