Sarah’s Big Swim is one of THE sporting events of 2019. John Harms explains. [That would be Sarah Wapling – Ed]
Almanac Cricket – South Africa v Sri Lanka, First Test: Don’t tell Citrus Bob Test cricket is dead!
February 17, 2019 by 4 Comments
A sleepless night caused Citrus Bob Utber to watch one of the most enthralling and exciting finishes to a cricket match he has ever seen. Read his recount of the last 100 minutes of the South Africa v Sri Lanka First Test match.
Almanac (Thinking) Footy: The Greatest Footballer of All Time
February 17, 2019 by 27 Comments
Matt Zurbo and Elena and Cielo are in Venezuela. Matt is thinking about life and footy. This piece considers the concept of ‘the greatest’ and finishes wih a cracking photo.
Almanac Rugby League – Australian Indigenous All Stars v New Zealand Maori All Stars: a promising start to the new season
February 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The rugby league season kicked off last night when the Australian Indigenous All Stars took on the NZ Maori All Stars – and a promising start to the season it was. Here’s how Ian Hauser saw it.
Almanac Footy Literature: Suggestions please
February 16, 2019 by 24 Comments
Ben Fenton-Smith’s mate Dr Brian D. Ruger teaches a sports literature course in Japan. He is keen to include a reading on Australian football and is looking for suggestions.
Almanac Footy Literature: Ten Memorable Passages
February 15, 2019 by 5 Comments
Edward P. Olsen presents a fantastic selection of passages from some of the most memorable written works about Australian football he has read.
AFLW Round 3 – Thoughts, Observations and Tipping.
February 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Yvette Wroby is too busy preparing for another round of AFLW to properly construct another article or even literate sentences. These are her thoughts, observations and prediction for Round 3.
AFLW Round 3 – Where’s your team playing this week?
February 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A great AFLW round of games from right across the country this week. Check out the fixture.
Almanac Basketball – WNBL Final 2019: Adelaide Lightning v Canberra Capitals
February 15, 2019 by 5 Comments
Maybe the best finish to a women’s basketball game Peter Argent has ever seen! Check out his photos from the game.
‘Diamond Des………’ – KB Hill
February 14, 2019 by 2 Comments
“‘Diamond Des’ was solid – and unspectacular – on the field, but a gem off it…” So says KB Hill as he introduces us to yet another bigger than life Wangaratta character, Des Griffin. His regular sign-on fee also makes for good reading!
Odd Friday Lunch (Feb 15): Tony (TJ) Jewell
February 14, 2019 by 1 Comment
The next Odd Friday Lunch promises to pack quite a punch as guest speaker and Richmond legend Tony Jewell renews acquaintances with his long-time rival, Carlton legend and North Fitzroy Hotel personality Percy Jones. Remember 1980? You wouldn’t miss this one for quids!
Almanac Cricket – Pomborneit Cricket Club December/January Review
February 14, 2019 by 4 Comments
A maiden Twenty20 title highlights the Pomborneit Cricket Club’s review from December & January. #gopombobulls
AFLW Round 2 Western Bulldogs v Geelong: The story of Dogs and Cats and loved ones
February 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Yvette Wroby drives early to Whitten Oval and enjoys good parking, the setting sun and a Doggies victory. All is good with the world when an AFLW game is on.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital’s 2019 Return: Tantrums and troubles (but also fun) at Barwon
February 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal kicks off 2019 with his regular wrap of golf in Australia and abroad.
Almanac Rugby League – Indigenous All Stars v New Zealand Maori All Stars: Footy’s back at last!
February 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Top flight rugby league returns on Friday night after a five month hiatus when the Indigenous All Stars take on the NZ Maori All Stars at Melbourne’s AAMI Park. Here’s a preview.
Truck That – a new novel from Steve Rogers
February 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Check out Steve Rogers new crime novel Truck That.
Book Launch (Feb 13): Billy Murdoch – Cricketing Colossus
February 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
You are invited to the launch of this biography of Billy Murdoch by Richard Cashman and Ric Sissons. Gideon Haigh and Ray Webster to do the honours at the MCC Library. All welcome (but you MUST rsvp)
Nina, knees and next steps
Jarrod Landells’ thoughts on the plights of a young star Cat and the AFLW due to the scourge of ACL injury.