The angst of a youthful loss is not lost on Dips
Almanac Weekend Wrap
January 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
Keep up to date with this weekend’s Alamanc Sporting Weekend Wrap
Almanac Tennis: Can we compare the tennis greats of today to the legends of yesterday? Two different views by Philip Mendes and Lucas Lewit-Mendes
January 23, 2016 by 5 Comments
Should you compare players across eras? Philip says no, Lucas says yes. Who is right?
Heroes, Villains and Dummy Spits
January 21, 2016 by 3 Comments
As the 2016 Australian Open gathers steam, what is going on with our young Aussie tennis stars and why does tennis seem to excel at dummy spits?
Almanac Tennis: The five-set specialist (it’s how he likes it)
January 19, 2016 by 2 Comments
Tribute to Lleyton Hewitt, as Ross Green recalls his own personal intersection with so many gritty Hewitt moments.[Ripper piece – Ed]
How to fix a tennis match
January 19, 2016 by 8 Comments
Crio sends us this timely link to a previous story on Tennis corruption
The dam almanac Majors challenge 2016
December 22, 2015 by 3 Comments
da mcdonell presents a unique sporting challenge for 2016.
“dam AFL sports crisis management” – an introduction
December 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
Sports management guru da mcdonell can fix anything. Here he explains some of the project players he has on his books.
January 1933 – The Empire Strikes Back
November 24, 2015 by 6 Comments
Sit back and make yourself comfortable. Peter Warrington has an idea to share. And he’s made a magnificent start, with an account of the cultural and sporting events of January 1933 as reported by the Sydney Morning Herald [A mighty effort – Ed].
All Sports Team of the Week
July 22, 2015 by 7 Comments
Phil Smyth takes the “Big Week in Sport” to another level, with his team of the week. (A clever idea – Ed.)
Where in the world is P. Flynn now?
July 8, 2015 by 19 Comments
Here’s the evidence that he’s been at Wimbledon…but will he make it to Cardiff?
Crio’s Q? – selection solution
July 7, 2015 by 6 Comments
Crio reckons he’s got the answer for the unseemly squabbles within Tennis Australia.
Almanac Tennis – Wimbledon 2015: Can someone explain that Round 4 match to me?
July 7, 2015 by 16 Comments
Nick Krygios: dicuss.
Wimbledon: Volatility and security in early-round, late-night tennis punting
July 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
The $1-nothing winner and the long shot sit side by side in Grand Slam tennis.
And the long-shot potential quarter finalist can also offer some value.
John Harms explains. [He reckons he’s found the value – your thoughts? Ed]
Little Local Larrikins Part Five: Strong numbers and a strong showing
April 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell and his Eltham Junior Tennis Club battle Melbourne’s autumn chills and flu to stay on top of the competition ladder.
Little Local Larrikins Part Four: New-Found Form in a Tight Finish
March 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell overcomes both numbing cold and talented opponents with some of his best play of the season to keep Eltham in the tennis match against Eaglemont.
The View From Shepparton; Pre Season’s Musings
March 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Peter Schumacher emerges from a summer hibernation to share his view from Shepparton. It’s been a summer (and a recent download) well spent. Get on the Lions.
Inner sanctum
March 6, 2015 by 6 Comments
Max Wiggins is an old campaigner when it comes to the Australian Open. Here he fills us in on the life of a ballkid.
Little Local Larrikins Part Three: Dodgy Disputes and Sour Shots
March 2, 2015 by 2 Comments
Back on the home court, Sean Mortell and his teammates declare ‘shenanigans’ on some dodgy tactics employed by an ECCA opponent. Stir the beast at your peril!
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