Hamish Neal gives us an update on the Rugby League World Cup.
Almanac Rugby League – Race for the Paul Barriere: Week 3, Tongan history in Hamilton, PNG win again
November 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Neville ‘Rocky’ Roberts: Gun
November 14, 2017 by 71 Comments
In his latest ode to Redlegs greats, Rulebook turns his attention to Rocky Roberts and just how he got that nickname. [Do yourself a favour and block out the half hour before morning tea to read this – JTH]
Almanac Teams: Nelection Sightmare
November 13, 2017 by 22 Comments
Swish thinks he’s a smart feller with this squad of spoonerisees. Surely you can do better.
Almanac Book Review – How the West was One: Stories of Melbourne’s Western Suburbs.
November 13, 2017 by 5 Comments
Neil Anderson, who spent his early years in The West, reviews the How the West was One, which was launched on Nov 12 at the Yarraville Club.
How the West was One: Memoirs of Melbourne’s Western Suburbs (just released and launched)
November 13, 2017 by 3 Comments
Check out this terrific new collection of stories from people who grew up in the western suburbs. [This is an outline by one of the editors Karyn Howie, includes links to reviews.]
Neil Sachse, the Bulldogs, and spinal cord research
November 12, 2017 by 1 Comment
On the eve of the Project Discovery Classic #2, a ride to raise funds for the Neil Sachse Centre – Spinal Cord Research, Michael Sexton gives us some background.
Final day preview: Now the Carnival is over
November 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
We reckon Sal’s had a pretty good Spring – he’s certainly been tipping well. But there’s a difference between tipping and punting. Check out his thoughts for Final Day. [Thanks Sal, for all your racing and footy writing throughout 2017. – JTH]
Almanac Teams: I axe/dump side (A mixed up side)
November 11, 2017 by 29 Comments
This is a nice challenge. Gigs has picked an annagrammatic side of footballers since the 50s. I think it’s best that he explains, which he has done in this piece. [Vintage Gigs – JTH]
Almanac Book Review: “Here it is” by Paul Roos
November 10, 2017 by 2 Comments
Here it is, Yoshi reviews the thoughts of Paul Roos from the premiership coach’s recent book.
Almanac Footy Analysis: A short history of the Richmond Castle
November 10, 2017 by 2 Comments
Interesting Grand Final analysis from Ted Hopkins, famous footballer, and champion thinker.
Almanac Soccer History: Remember the ’93 Socceroos
November 10, 2017 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling gets us in the mood for the Socceroos-Honduras World Cup qualifier with this story of the Socceroos 1993 campaign. [Terrific historical account from a fan’s perspective – JTH]
Almanac Teams: the long and longer of it
November 10, 2017 by 21 Comments
There have been some long names in footy over the years. Dave Brown squeezes them onto a pitch.
My season as a Sydney Grade Cricket nobody
November 10, 2017 by 9 Comments
Craig Dodson leaves Wagga Wagga for The Big Smoke where he tries to make his way at Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club. [This is a perfect introduction to the summer of cricket. Super piece – Ed]
Sal’s Oaks Day Picks – without the banter
November 9, 2017 by 1 Comment
Sal got the quaddie on Cup Day. Here’s his tips for the 9-race card at Flemington today. He’s keen on Aloisia, as everyone on the planet is. But he has a memory of last year when the 125/1 blow-out spoiled the party.
Yoshi in Melbourne – MCG Tour: The sports icon and identity of Melbourne
November 9, 2017 by 2 Comments
More from Yoshi on his trip to Australia. Here he visits the MCG and does the tour with his mate Rob.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Rose doubles up, younger guns win in New Zealand
November 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
@hamishneal A collection of golf news, thoughts and notes from the week which saw Justin Rose go back-to-back with a victory in Turkey, rising star Patrick Cantlay broke through at the top level on the PGA Tour whilst China’s Shanshan Feng triumphed in impressive fashion in Japan. Opening drive A wild finish [Read more]
Almanac Soccer: When the Socceroos* went to war
November 9, 2017 by 6 Comments
This week marks the 50th anniversary of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam National Day Soccer Tournament in Saigon at the start of November 1967. Historian Roy Hay tells the story. (*The term Socceroos actually came a few years after 1967)
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