There were two wins at Moorabbin last week, the AFLM practice match and an AFLW first win for Yvette Wroby’s St Kilda women’s team. In a Pride Game, there was so much to be proud of.
AFLW Round 3 St Kilda v Melbourne Moorabbin Alive with Pride and our newest G Train.
February 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Wantok Musik Foundation
February 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
Almanacker, staunch Melbourne man, and musician, David Bridie is Artistic Director of the Wantok Musik Foundation, which seeks to promote the music of our region.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Harshana Kiriwendala: Toronto Raptors v Philadelphia 76ers, 2019 NBA Playoff game
February 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Toronto Raptors faced a nervous match against Philadelphia in order to progress to their first ever NBA Finals series in 2019. Parade College Grade 9 student Harshana Kiriwendala details his memories of watching the game, especially the final seconds.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – 2019 season review
February 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
To get the True Believers in the mood, Cam Hooke warms up for 2020 by reviewing the Magpies’2019 season.
AFLW – Round 4: Footy Fixture
February 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
We’re at the halfway mark of the AFLW 2020 Home and Away season with many teams interestingly poised. Check out the footy fixture for all Round 4 details.
What is better for captaincy: confidence or arrogance? Or a bit of both?
February 27, 2020 by 16 Comments
Whiling his time away in the Arctic, Richard Marlow read Eddie Jones’ autobiography and contemplated the qualities of the various Australian cricket captains of the past 60 years. See if you agree with his appraisals.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Harvey Doutsas: The 2018 AFL Grand Final
February 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
As the 2018 AFL Grand Final came down to the wire, Parade College Grade 9 student and Collingwood fan Harvey Doutsas rode the bumps with his family in a pub in America.
Super Rugby 2020 – Round 4 Ruminations
February 26, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Ruminator runs his perceptive eye over Round 4 of Super Rugby and finds a glimmer of hope for one Australian team. He also has a sense of je ne sais quoi for Les Bleus in the 6 Nations competition.
‘Billy…….You’re a Hero……’ by KB Hill
February 26, 2020 by 3 Comments
Jonny Hyde is an elder statesman in the Wangaratta District Cricket Association and still makes his mark. KB Hill brings us up to date with a recent performance by the veteran.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – No certainties: Australia not at its best as India sets the pace
February 26, 2020 by 19 Comments
Liam Hauser updates all the latest results from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with his reviews of the matches so far played, and looks at India and their star leggie Poonam Yadav. [Nice summary and the comments thread is worth reading – especially discussion of Yadav and accompanying highlights – Ed]
Almanac (Club) Basketball: Missed it by that much! Another chapter in the life of ‘Not Bad Thanks’
February 26, 2020 by 1 Comment
‘Not Bad Thanks’ were in the running for another basketball premiership. But, in the words of that great philosopher Maxwell Smart, they “missed it by that much.” Graeme Willingham reports (from the floor). [They’re officially nuts – Ed]
Almanac Rugby League – Season 2020 germinates but also experiences a loss
February 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The 2020 rugby league season is slowly gaining momentum. Correspondent Ian Hauser looks back at three significant events from the last few days.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Luca Falvo: Queen – above and beyond
February 26, 2020 by 2 Comments
Parade College Grade 9 student Luca Falvo touches on his love for Queen and the memories he has of being introduced to them by his father.
Almanac Cricket History: Remembering Betty Wilson (by Laura Jolly)
February 26, 2020 by 4 Comments
First published at cricket.com.au, this piece by Laura Jolly tells the story of Betty Wilson.
Daisy Pearce
February 26, 2020 by 3 Comments
Daisy Pearce has returned to the AFLW this season, stamping her class on the competition immediately. Damian Balassone penned these words a couple of years ago but they still ring true today.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Rowan Saw: NSW v Victoria Sheffield Shield clash
February 26, 2020 by 2 Comments
Victoria managed to defeat a strong NSW side in the Sheffield Shield last week. Grade 9 Parade College student Rowan Saw recaps the match and details the momentum swings throughout the encounter.
AFLW Round 3 – Fremantle v Collingwood: Someone turned the pressure on
February 25, 2020 by 2 Comments
WA correspondent Les Everett reports on the Round 3 AFLW clash between Fremantle and Collingwood, with the Dockers just getting home over the Pies.
“It’s Cold” – our Arctic correspondent responds to “It’s Hot” by John Harms
February 25, 2020 by 5 Comments
Richard Marlow, snow bound in Canada’s Arctic North West Territories, responds to ‘It’s Hot!’ by John Harms.
AFLW Round 3 – Geelong v Adelaide: Heartbroken Cats denied a last chance to snatch points.
February 24, 2020 by 3 Comments
Courtney Santospirito has a few musings on the quality Round 3 clash that went down to the wire between the Cats and Crows at Kardinia.
The Great Climate Comeback: Sport’s Role in Averting Climate Crisis
A summer of wild weather and devastating bushfires has impacted large areas of Australia, energising the climate debate and leading to widespread calls for urgent action. Anthony James draws our attention to the work of Dr Shiela Nguyen from the Sports Environment Alliance.