The Australian Open was one of several golfing highlights last week, according to Hamish Neal’s news, thoughts and notes.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Davis dazzles in the Harbour City, Ormsby prevails in HK
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Getting to Know Natarsha Bamblett – An Interview With Richmond’s Newest Tiger
November 29, 2017 by 6 Comments
Liahm O’Brien catches up with the first player signed to Richmond’s VFLW team, Natarsha Bamblett as they chat about sport, life as a community role model and the upcoming 2018 season.
Aussie Rules – Passion and Pain Exhibition
November 29, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Rotary Club of Caulfield is very active in the local community arts arena. They are taking submissions for next year’s footy themed exhibition, further details can be found here.
Vote for a great sports story – the commentator (Jarryd) and his blind friend (Mark).
November 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This is a terrific sports story – and one worth voting for.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 4 & 5: Cricketholic and too Early
November 29, 2017 by 2 Comments
Now that Yoshi is addicted to cricket, he wishes that the live streams were more reliable.
Viv Tufnell on Gilchrist the walker; Eamon the idiot.
November 29, 2017 by 6 Comments
Viv Tufnell’s back. His teammate Eamon wants to take a leaf out of the Gilly playbook. Viv doesn’t share his enthusiasm.
On reflection – Peter Harvey… and that imaginary white line – by KB Hill
November 28, 2017 by 1 Comment
KB Hill has seen a lot of north-east Victorian sport. Enjoy this tale of Peter Harvey – regional cricketer, footballer and international traveller. [We would love to hear from anyone who knows P Harvey – Ed].
Almanac Teams – Port Adelaide Magpies: 1988-present
November 28, 2017 by 6 Comments
In his Almanac debut, Nathan Watson lines up the best Port Adelaide SANFL team in his time as a fan. This one will bring back great memories for Port Adelaide people
Almanac Rugby League – Race for the Paul Barriere: Week 5, Australia set to defend titles, England edge Tonga in classic
November 28, 2017 by 1 Comment
Hamish Neal reports on the men’s and women’s Rugby League World Cups. Australia will play England in the men’s and New Zealand in the women’s this coming weekend.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 5: Wheels officially off.
November 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
It was a good game of cricket, until the wheels fell off – the English wheels. Citrus Bob Utber reports on what turned out to be a very easy win to the Australians.
The Ashes – First Test, Days 4 and 5: If
November 27, 2017 by 5 Comments
Test Match cricket is a game of “Ifs”. The Brisbane Test was no exception.
The Ashes – First Test: England fade away, Australia left in charge.
November 27, 2017 by 26 Comments
Rulebook gives a clear and concise summary of the First Test at the Gabba, and asks what the rising Australian performance, and the English fizzle out, mean for the rest of the Summer. He’s looking for your thoughts too. And he pays tribute to the memory of Phil Hughes with Darren Berry’s tribute.
Almanac Book Review – The Footy Lady: Determining and Positive Influences
November 27, 2017 by 4 Comments
Yoshi gives us the rundown on Susan Alberti’s book, The Footy Lady. He can’t help but admire her hard work and her never-give-up attitude.
Almanac Book Review – How the West was One: By Lucia Nardo
November 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
Lucia Nardo, who grew up in the West, presents another overview of the terrific new book How the West was One – which is available now.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 4: Antony Green Calls It
November 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob Utber has called the First Test (and perhaps the series?), Antony Green-style after a dominant Day 4 for Australia.
Almanac Cricket: Greg Shipperd and his “absolute love for the game”
November 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
There can be no doubt that Greg Shipperd is a doyen of cricket coaches in Australia. High school student Gil Roseby chatted to him about his life in cricket.
Nicole Livingstone: Giant Steps
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Nicole Livingstone has not only been a terrific sportsperson, she has vast experience in media, and has made her way in sports administration, business and general life. She is a natural leader, writes Anna Pavlou in this profile, which was inspired by Nicole’s recent appointment to run the AFLW competition.
Almanac Classic: An afternoon in Dusseldorf
November 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
Thebeaver has produced one of the more creative pieces of sports writing we’ve published in some time. But you be the judge.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 5: Aussies Ease to Victory, But the Fire for the Urn Burns
And so it came to pass that Australia romped home by 10 wickets. But don’t worry – Callum O’Connor can see plenty to look forward to in this Ashes series.