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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Semi-finalists have been decided, but where do things go from here?

The semi finalists for the T20 World Cup are finalised. But will rain spoil the party? Liam Hauser recaps the final few games of the group matches.

Marsh Community Series – Richmond v Collingwood: Passing through Wangaratta

Like Ned Kelly and Stevie J before him, John Green passed through Wangaratta. His trip led to a relaxing day watching Richmond and Collingwood prepare for the season ahead.

AFLW Round 4 – Haiku Bob: blunt sounds

Haiku Bob ponders his Magpies’ performance in their loss on Friday night under the closed roof at Docklands.

AFL in the 2010s – snapshot moments that created a decade of greatness and stories

Sean Mortell looks back over the past decade of footy highlighting some of the many key moments during that period of time.

AFLW Round 4 – Richmond v Geelong: Elle Dorado

Michael Nichols reports on the AFLW Round 4 clash Geelong v Richmond from the Queen Elizabeth Oval in Bendigo.

Super Rugby 2020 – Round 5: Ruminations

Round 5 of Super Rugby 2020 is done and dusted as Brian the Ruminator comprehensively reports on the results of matches played.

AFLW Round 4 – Adelaide v Carlton: Not so useless after all

John Butler reports on an impressive Carlton performance.

AFLW Round 4 – North Melbourne v Gold Coast: Poetry in Motion

Always nice to see some more poetry around the traps – Rob Chanter was in the mood for some Sapphic stanzas following the ‘Roos nail-biter over the pugnacious Suns.

AFLW Round 4 – St. Kilda v Fremantle: Saints outpointed in unlucky loss to Dockers

Heartbreak in Moorabbin, the Saints came off their first ever win and fell just a single point short of competition heavyweights Fremantle. Braham Dabscheck sees positive signs and areas needing polish before the next game against the Blues.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – England, South Africa and India qualify for finals, but which of Australia and New Zealand will join them?

We already know three of the four semi-finalists, now it’s down to the historic sporting rivals and neighbours, Australia and New Zealand for the remaining spot – Liam Hauser looks over recent clashes in the T20 Women’s World Cup.

Local cricket: F Grade injustice!

You be the judge. Was David Bridie robbed on the weekend?

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – Halfway through: plenty of teams are well in the hunt

It’s at a very interesting stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. At the halfway mark of the competition, many teams are still in the race for a place in the play-offs reports Liam Hauser.

The Parade College Writing Workshop – Dhir Choksi: 2017 Australian Open Final

Parade College Grade 9 student Dhir Choksi details the remarkable return to form that saw Roger Federer, In a crazy turnaround at such an old age, clinch the 2017 Australian Open.

AFLW Round 3 – Haiku Bob: just a few points

So close, yet so far, feathers ruffled, Pies fly off to swoop another day. Haiku Bob reflects.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: 2020 Opening remarks

Having looked back to 2019 in an earlier post today, Cam Hooke offers his usual comprehensive analysis of issues confronting the Collingwood team in Season 2020.

AFLW Round 3 St Kilda v Melbourne Moorabbin Alive with Pride and our newest G Train.

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.

The Wantok Musik Foundation

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

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

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

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.