Fitting in and falling down in Australia I spent the 1980’s in Australia. I was initially hired by Rose Music/Australia who distributed all of the Yamaha musical equipment including grand pianos, pro-sound equipment and synthesizers and keyboards. I had signed a one-year contract with the vice-president of the company, David Phillips, who had flown out [Read more]
WAFL – Semi Finals: Lions looms large reports Les Everett
September 10, 2019 by 1 Comment
Les Everett wonders who can match it with Subiaco in the 2019 WAFL Finals series as he reports on last weekend’s finals matches.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: An unlikely chance to create something memorable
September 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood had a great win over Geelong in Week1 of the Finals and have set themselves up for a real shot at the big one according to Sean Mortell.
The Ashes 1989 – Fifth Test scrapbook
September 10, 2019 by 2 Comments
Here is David Wilson’s 1989 Ashes Tour scrapbook of the Fifth Test, Trent Bridge. Australia had already won the Ashes – with still two Tests to play. Day 1 at Trent Bridge was an Australian celebration…
The birth of Australian footy in Scotland, 16 years on
September 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Did you know that Aussie Rules is played in Scotland? If not, Richard Prentice provides an interesting background to the development of the game there.
Finals Week 1 – Monaros v Footscray: Where has this performance been hiding?
September 9, 2019 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill put his characteristic touches on this report from the Giants impressive win over the Bulldogs in their elimination final.
Finals Week 1 – Brisbane v Richmond: Gabba Gabba Hey
September 9, 2019 by 1 Comment
John Green’s last encounter with a final featuring the Tigers at the Gabba was one for the history books – just not Yellow and Black history books. 18 years on, the pendulum has swung firmly in the other direction – with Tiger fans smiling (and players too!)
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: My new umbrella
September 9, 2019 by 5 Comments
Despite the weather initially gloomy and the traffic bothersome, Damian Balassone was glad to reach the MCG and see his Pies conquer the Cats for a spot in the preliminary final.
The Ashes 2019 – Fourth Test, Day 4: A Question of Balance: On Bradman and Smith.
September 8, 2019 by 34 Comments
Historian and writer Bernard Whimpress can only take so much Steve Smith. He explains why.
The Ashes 2019 – Fourth Test: The Old Trafford Blog
September 8, 2019 by 28 Comments
The Footy Almanac Fourth Test The Old Trafford Blog is here! Got something to say? Can the Aussies win or will the Poms be pumped after their unlikely Third Test victory? Why not rid yourself of those cricketing frustrations, present an opinion, or comment, or join in the discussions on the blog.
Almanac Local Footy – Community football: Nothing better
September 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
Anne Cahill Lambert fulfilled her duties as an aunt on a cold Canberra day, trekking down to Phillip Oval to watch her niece compete for an improbable Grand Final berth.
Stories from the other side of the table: Book review by Les Everett
September 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett’s good mate Gordon Lee is a top table tennis player, ranked number 1 in Australia in the over 80s age group. Les discusses fascinating aspects of Gordon’s eventful life incorporated in his book “My Serve”.
The Ashes 2019 – Fourth Test Days 1 & 2: Steve and his little mate Marnus
September 6, 2019 by 2 Comments
Steve Smith leads the way for Australia as they take command on the first two days of the Fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester as Sean Mortell reports.
Finals Week 1 – West Coast Eagles v Essendon: September Viewing.
September 6, 2019 by 6 Comments
Not a good night for the Bombers as they bow out of the Finals in Week 1 against a dominant West Coast Eagles reports Caspar McLeod.
Almanac Rugby League – Bruce Hatcher, Ross Oakley and Arthur Moynihan
September 6, 2019 by 6 Comments
Rugby League non-aficionado Roger Lowrey is full of pith as he buys into the expansion/merge/move debate going on within the NRL. He offers some astute advice based on AFL experiences.
Henry and the Jets: Overtime and out of time
September 5, 2019 by 1 Comment
After a four match winning streak just to get there, Henry Ballard’s Heathmont Jets played their elimination final last Sunday. Here’s how they went.
Martin Flanagan’s speech to the Grassroots Sports Club in Hobart, Spring 2019.
Martin Flanagan is one the country’s leading writers on Australian football. This is a timely speech about footy in Tassie which Martin gave in Hobart last weekend for the Grassroots Sports Club to raise money to buy sports equipment for disadvantaged kids.