KB Hill recalls some fabulous cricketing tales from long ago related to him by an old timer he met while watching a local cricket match.
Plenty of practice and empty heads- Part 8: 8…2%ers
October 26, 2018 by 3 Comments
The small acts in sport, the so called 1%ers, don’t often make the highlights package but highlight packages cannot exist without them. David Stiff discusses the importance of these acts as he continues his excellent series of articles related to the psychology of the development and implementation of skills in sports.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 7: Intuition in sport
October 25, 2018 by 14 Comments
To David Stiff, intuition is the evaluation of voluminous data points that lead to a resolution or course of action within the field of play. He examines the issue in this excellent article.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: Brooks is best, Dame Davies salutes
October 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Brooks Koepka returns to World number one, and Dame Laura Davies makes it two majors out of two on the Senior LPGA tour. Hamish Neal keeps you up to date on the week’s happenings in the golfing world.
Pub Review: The Exeter, Adelaide
October 25, 2018 by 15 Comments
Mickey Randall has been to another pub! Here is his review of the Exeter in downtown Adelaide.
A Relaxing Sunday and The Womens Footy Almanac
October 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
With long weekends and holidays approaching, Kate Birrell highly recommends The Womens Footy Almanac 2018 as a terrific read to both reflect upon the season that was and to contemplate that which lies ahead.
Almanac Teams: A cricketing team. Naturally.
October 24, 2018 by 11 Comments
Glen’s been thinking about a team of cricket naturals, reflecting the myriad examples of nature on our planet. What do you think of the team he has come up?
Sport as Entertainment – 4. Changing Lifestyles and Declining Participation
October 24, 2018 by 4 Comments
A major trend in the developed world of changing lifestyles and declining participation shows we’re doing less and less physical activity. Stainless continues his series on the topic of sport as entertainment with another thought provoking article.
Almanac Music – Blinded by the List: a Springsteen game for the whole family!
October 24, 2018 by 9 Comments
Not interested in horse racing or can’t wait for next footy season? Trucker Slim has come up with a game based upon the music of Bruce Springsteen as an alternative for you to while away your time instead.
AFLW: Deakin Uni and Geelong ready for AFLW
October 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Deakin University will be a major sponsor of Geelong in AFLW 2019. Read more in this media release from the Geelong FC.
Seminar – Lives of Sports Fans: Meaning in the Face of Inconsequence
October 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Andy Fuller gives notice of an upcoming presentation at the University of Melbourne. PhD candidate Elena Balcaite will speak to her work into ‘the intersection of individual biography and grand narratives’.
The Gambler at the Guillotine
October 23, 2018 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone’s latest offering provides a cutting edge view of the perils of the punt.
Almanac Baseball: Done My Pennants
October 22, 2018 by 6 Comments
It’s all heating up for a big World Series, Brian the Ruminator takes us through the AL and NL Championship Series that’ve resulted in the second ever meeting between the Dodgers and Red Sox, the first in over a hundred years.
A walk through History on the Collingwood Footy Tour
October 22, 2018 by 19 Comments
The fates finally coalesced for Luke Reynolds as he and his family spent an engrossing couple of hours walking the Collingwood Footy Tour, seven months after a gifted opportunity and 176 years in the making.
Sport as Entertainment: 3. Technology
October 22, 2018 by 2 Comments
Stainless continues his series on the direction of sport with this look at the influence of technology.
Almanac Rugby League – Australia v Tonga: and the winner is…rugby league!
October 21, 2018 by 2 Comments
Passion, pride and Pacific power were on display at Mt Smart Stadium but the Kangaroos were up to the challenge. Here’s how the last southern hemisphere match of the year played out.
The Royal Tour: Oh cringe of cringes! What abasement!
October 19, 2018 by 28 Comments
I get the impression Dips is no fan of the royal family.
Sport as Entertainment – 5: Case Studies
Stainless has argued the trend of major sport is becoming predominantly a form of mass entertainment, and in this article he takes cricket and soccer – and analyses how each has changed in Australia in line with these trends.