Super Seth, co-owned by ‘Smokie’ Dawson, won the Caulfield Guineas during the Spring Carnival. Now you can help secure him a place in The All-Star Mile in March by adding your vote for its inclusion in the final field.
Almanac Teams: Best Australian Nickname XI (ODI)
January 25, 2020 by 18 Comments
Here is an Australian XI made up of nicknames (the nicknames cannot include any element of the player’s name).
Almanac Cycling – Tour Down Under: Stage 3
January 24, 2020 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone adds to his long list of expert commentary on sports he knows nothing about. Now adding cycling to his football and cricket portfolios with a week’s visit back to his South Australian roots to see the Tour Down Under.
‘The Horseman……..’ by KB Hill
January 23, 2020 by 5 Comments
Peter McIntyre played in the Adelaide Crows’ very first match back in 1991. Footy and life have taken him in various directions ever since. KB Hill tells the tale of Peter’s perambulations.
Test Cricketers with German Origins
January 23, 2020 by 39 Comments
Glen! has been looking into his family origins and came up with group of Test players with Germanic origins. (Is this our first ‘creative team’ of the year? Ed.)
NFL Playoffs: Championship Monday – A day of emotion, a display of Super Bowl football
January 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell takes us through the NFL play-offs with a place in Super Bowl LIV up for grabs. His report gives us an insight into what to expect come February 3.
On This Day – January 23rd
January 23, 2020 by 5 Comments
Where’s the cricket? What’s January without Test cricket or at least an international ODI series? To compensate for this programming disaster, today’s “On This Day” series provides a cricket focus – with a few other bits thrown in.
AFLW – Jess Wuetschner survives lightning strike
January 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
Some things you can never plan for. Brisbane Lions AFLW player Jess Wuetschner has had a very fortunate escape.
Volunteer of the Year 2019: Who is Donna Cartwright?
January 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Shannon Cole looks at Donna Cartwright, and the work of her organisation, Mums Supporting Families in Need.
AFL Japan GO League – Osaka Dingoes vs R246 Lions: Great Last Quarter for the Home Side
January 22, 2020 by 6 Comments
The 2020 footy season is underway in Japan. Yoshi reports on a see-sawing clash between Osaka Dingoes and R246 Lions from Tokyo.
Villers-Bretonneux remembers once again: School supports bushfire efforts
January 21, 2020 by 10 Comments
What a fantastic message from the students of the Victoria School, Villers-Bretonneux, France for sharing information of their efforts in supporting victims of the Australian bushfires. [Thanks Citrus Bob – Ed]
Balcony Banter – John Cain: A man for all women
January 21, 2020 by 4 Comments
Anne Cahill Lambert pays tribute to former Premier John Cain acknowledging his role in providing the opportunity for women to become members of the Melbourne Cricket Club.
Basketball Almanac – Trailblazer Damian Lillard’s event proposal could rejuvenate All-Star weekend
January 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Mark Miller discusses the proposal by NBA superstar Damian Lillard to add life and excitement to the NBA All-Star Weekend.
A view of Australia from Fine Leg – Game 8: Macleod Cricket Club
January 21, 2020 by 2 Comments
Craig Dodson continues his quest raising money for Gotcha4Life by playing for 10 different cricket teams in matches around Australia. Here is his report of Match 8, Macleod CC v Greensborough CC.
Almanac Club Review: The Cobdogla Club
January 20, 2020 by 6 Comments
Mickey Randall takes us along the mighty Murray to the always welcoming Cobdogla Club… he also takes us back to the 1990s both through anecdote and the Cobby’s very reasonable drinks prices on offer! [Reminds me of the classic Crackerjack quote “beers at genuine 1972 prices” – Ed.]
Aspiring Young Writers’ Group: Conflict, of interest
January 20, 2020 by 5 Comments
Ben Kirkby and friends gather again and the discussion turns to conflict.
Brains versus Brawn: What Wins in Sport – an example from the Australian Open
What wins in the end, Power or Skill, Brains or Brawn? It’s the age-old question. JuneeJunction adds a perspective from the freezing tundra of Arctic Canada.