Sal Ciardulli presents his Round 23 preview and selections, some Friar Time, and with spring in the air, a quick look at the racing at Royal Randwick and Moonee Valley.
Round 23 – Four teams to fight out final 8 spot: Who will it be?
August 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
What a ripper round of footy to end the 2019 Home & Away season! With one final 8 spot up for grabs, 4 teams vying for it, you couldn’t ask for a better scenario! Who will be the lucky team to claim that spot?
Henry and the Jets: Thanks Paul Hudson!
August 22, 2019 by 1 Comment
After some goal kicking advice from former Hawk great Paul Hudson, the Jets won a hard fought match and moved back into the top 4 for the first time in a while reports Henry Ballard.
The Ashes 2019 – Third Test: The (SA) Great Australian Headingley XI
August 22, 2019 by 8 Comments
With Australia confronting selection problems for Headingley, Dave Brown has the answer – go South Australian! He selects an eleven of historically great Leeds performers. Absolutely no state bias was involved in the process.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Shibuno, Ruffels, Garcia and contrived leaderboards
August 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
After a spell, Hamish Neal is back with much to catch up on in the golf world. And he thinks it’s time the game’s authorities did something about Sergio Garcia’s behaviour.
Stepping back in time by KB Hill
August 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Milawa are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their Ovens and King League premiership, which broke a 29 year drought for the club. . KB Hill talks to Jim Comensoli about that flag, and Jim’s long and colourful career.
Balcony Banter Round 22 – Melbourne v Sydney: No Demon spark tonight
August 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Demon fan Lynda Carroll has seen the best of times, and the worst of times. She’s not calling Friday night the worst, but it sure wasn’t great.
Almanac Tassie Lunch: Aug 23 in Hobart.
August 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac Tassie Away Lunch is on August 23 (this Friday!) in Hobart. Details here. All welcome. [Always an excellent afternoon – Ed]
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 23: Hanging on by the fingernails
August 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
With the pressure still on to secure a spot in the eight, Ian Hauser hasn’t let his holidays divert him from taking a look ahead to Round 23 in the NRL.
Almanac Travel: Out-of-Bounds
August 21, 2019 by 1 Comment
Whilst recently on tour, Peter Robertson got to thinking about walls, and sport’s ability to break them down.
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 14-20 August 2019
August 21, 2019 by 3 Comments
David Wilson brings up the #hourlydaily ton, as he continues his observations of the little moments that reveal a lot.
FEARLESS 2019 Round 22: Scorpions “Winds of Change” – the theme of SA footy?
August 21, 2019 by 2 Comments
Round 22 lived up to its billing. Fearless offers some thoughts on those departing, before looking back at a round that provided several potential finals previews.
FEARLESS 2019 Round 21: If we got no place to go, let it snow let it snow let it snow
August 21, 2019 by 1 Comment
Remember Round 21? When it snowed during Friday night’s game? Fearless was rudely interrupted whilst preparing his report for this round, but it in hindsight it set the ground nicely for what followed last weekend.
Kieren Jack – Hero to the Dodson boys (and their old man!): Farewell thoughts
August 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
For the Dodson boys, Kieren Jack has been their hero lovingly edged in that direction by their dad. Craig Dodson tells the story together with the family’s thoughts about the retirement of Swans great Kieran Jack.
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test, Lord’s: Life (and Death)
August 20, 2019 by 17 Comments
Jofra Archer’s vicious bouncer that struck Steve Smith has produced a great deal of comment. Bernard Whimpress presents his thoughts about the act that has livened up the Ashes Series.
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test, Day 5: Momentum yo-yos, youth thrills
August 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell reviews Day 5 of the Second Ashes Test at Lord’s, a game the English nearly pinched from the Aussies.
Rough leaves with a legacy as grand as any
August 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Jarryd Roughead’s forthcoming retirement has led Tom Harrington to pen his thoughts about the career of the champion footballer.
The Ashes 1989 – Third Test scrapbook
August 20, 2019 by 3 Comments
ER has dug into his scrapbook once again and presents his record of the Third Test played at Edgbaston during the 1989 Ashes Test series.
PB’s Finals Predictor: The Loser Now Will be Later to Win
August 20, 2019 by 10 Comments
Peter Baulderstone demonstrates that August losses are a key to September success. Throw away the form guide and just follow PB’s tips through Round 23 and the Finals Series. (Cheques and money orders accepted).
RIP Jack Whitaker – US Sportscaster: When it was more than a game
Legendary US Sportcaster Jack Whitaker who died last week aged 95 was a regular face on Australian TV in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Peter Baulderstone provides some links to his work and reflects on why his reporting legacy ennobled sports and us.