Settle in. Grab a cuppa. Sean Gorman produced this wonderful chapter for the book “Australia: A Cricket Country,” edited by Christian Ryan. On Tom Wills and the incredible 1868 cricket tour of England. [Magnificent – Ed].
The 2016 Peter Knights Cup – Round Six
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Earl O’Neill, with typical insight and humour, summarises Round 6. “…The Tigers (they’re from Tigerland, the fighting fury, some say) have 70,000 members and drew 27,000 last weekend. How’s the latest five year plan working out?”
Round 6 – Brisbane v Sydney: No Time To Relax
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Joe Moore has been in Queensland recently, himself. There’s an important distinction between a Round 6 fixture at the Gabba and a holiday in Noosa – but is it really possible to travel to Queensland to work?
Round 6 – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: If
May 3, 2016 by 22 Comments
Neil Anderson and the Doggies meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same.
…A list of Bulldog ‘Ifs’ since 1954.
May 2 Anniversary: The Life and Impact of Tom Wills
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Greg de Moore wrote a celebrated biography of the remarkable Australian character Tom Wills. Here Greg gives an overview of the life and impact of one of the most intriguing Australians.
An Open Letter to Tom Wills
May 2, 2016 by 5 Comments
Marius Cuming has written an open letter to Tom Wills.
Round 6 – Melbourne v St Kilda: Fast-break footy
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Our American Saints fan, Glenn Brownstein, sees parallels between St Kilda’s relentless style and a famous basketball scheme. And can’t wait for the sequel.
Round 6 – Carlton v Essendon: Who stinks less
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We might be s#@t but we are a better class of s^%t than Essendon
Round 6 – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: that was then, this is now
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While Dogs won around the clearances, Andrew Starkie writes that Wells and Waite were the difference in North’s top of the table clash.
Round 6 – West Coast v Collingwood: Double and Nothing
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Peter Baulderstone reckons his Eagles were ordinary (and won by 10 goals). Collingwood is “a shiver looking for a spine to crawl up” (op cit – former #1 ticket holder).
Round 6 – Melbourne v St Kilda: We’re back!
May 2, 2016 by 2 Comments
Yoshi enjoys his day off dancing, singing karoake and watching his Saints come marching in at the Coolabah Pub in Osaka. If every weekend could be this good.
Round 6 – Brisbane v Sydney: My Heart is still racing, or is that because I am “old”? Those under 70’s: when it happens, just get used to it!
May 2, 2016 by 15 Comments
Jan journeyed to Brisbane where she encountered the old age order but thankfully her youthfulness ensured she survived the Swans’ heart stopping game at the Gabba.
Round 6 – Melbourne v St. Kilda: Saints’ Halo Lassoes Demons For A Lucky 13th Time
May 2, 2016 by 7 Comments
Braham Dabscheck writes that life is nothing more or less than a battle between good and evil, goodness has won out again with the Saints prevailing over the Demons.
Fearless Round 6 – The two strugglers of the VFL sit 1 & 2 in the AFL. Now for match of round!
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Fearless reviews Round 6 and finds the two strugglers fighting for top of the ladder clash in front of a bumper crowd
Almanac Weekend Sports Results 2/5/16
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All the weekend’s sporting results worth knowing.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 6 review
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Cam Hooke retains the faith every week especially so in this week’s review of Collingwood’s round 6 loss to West Coast Eagles.
Round 5 – Hawthorn v Adelaide: Poppy does it for Shaun – a great night at the G
May 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Peter Cahill summarises that Hawthorn’s win over Adelaide can be categorised into quiet crowd; speed; three little men; the Poppy factor; doing it for Shaun; loud crowd
WAFL Round 7: Lions top Dogs by Les Everett
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WAFL Round 7 review by Les including top of the ladder clash Subiaco v Sth Fremantle.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 9, 2016
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Round 9 of the NRL and Hamish Neal provides an insightful round up.
Vale Trev Byrne
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The passing of Trevor Byrne is a loss for not only his family and friends but for St Ives and the broader NSW football community, a heartfelt tribute by Stuart H.
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