India on top. Australia skids on Day 1. And poor Matt Renshaw now knows that the sub-continental trots belong in a special sub-branch of living torment.
Almanac Cinema – Movie Review: Silence
February 23, 2017 by 1 Comment
Frank Martinicchio thought his love for Scorsese was eternal … until he sat through all 161 minutes of his new film “Silence”.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Rumford wins Super 6, DJ goes to number one
February 23, 2017 by 2 Comments
Catch up with the latest golfing world news from Hamish Neal.
Women kicking balls
February 23, 2017 by 24 Comments
Anne Myers doesn’t ‘do’ football, but she’s found herself enraptured by the women who are occupying this historically male space.
Almanac (Cricket) Satire – Indian fans may be a little overconfident
February 23, 2017 by 4 Comments
The Australian Cricket team are in for a world of hurt if the Indian crickets fans online are correct.
India v Australia – Pune Test: Call for writers
February 23, 2017 by 7 Comments
The 1st Test, India v Australia, begins in Pune on Thursday. What can we expect to see? Can you volunteer a day’s story?
Book launch: Reading Australian Rules Football
February 22, 2017 by 1 Comment
Tim Hogan has a new book about our great game called Reading Australian Rules Football launching in early March.
Almanac Obituary: A Salute to Valerie Mildred Bracher
February 22, 2017 by 5 Comments
A touching tribute to Valerie Mildred Bracher, an Australian Defence Force Corporal, loving daughter, sister and aunty who lived a full life.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: WCC, WCS and NRL Trials
February 22, 2017 by 4 Comments
Hamish Neal’s rugby league wrap returns for 2017 with a comprehensive rundown of the pre-season.
Almanac Cricket: Julien Wiener takes on Japan coaching role
February 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Peter Sweeney chats to former opening Australia batsman Julien Wiener about the 2017 ICC World Cricket League qualifiers, Japan and facing Jeff Thomson.
AFLW Round 3 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Blind Date
February 22, 2017 by 2 Comments
Jamie Simmons captures all the highs and lows of his first date with The South Pine Sports Complex including sweltering mascots, a would-be auctioneer as ground announcer and noisy children.
Memoir: A Life Following the Dogs
February 22, 2017 by 4 Comments
Les Currie has spent his life supporting his beloved Bulldogs. Motivated by a spirit of rejoicing, he tells his story. [Great stuff Les – JTH]
AFLW Round 3 – Brisbane v Collingwood: Pacemaker
February 21, 2017 by 1 Comment
In a scrappy, low-scoring, but nonetheless enthralling game in Brisbane, Smokie sees the Lions hang on for a narrow win against Collingwood. And he is impressed by the emerging Lions superstar that is Sabrina Frederick-Traub.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL, AFLW and Super Netball
February 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The latest wrap-up of Collingwood’s progress in the AFLW, JLT series and Super Netball from Cam Hooke.
Local Footy: Sponsorship deals – always a thorny problem
February 21, 2017 by 1 Comment
Richard Jones looks back at the sponsors involved in the Bendigo Football League and the colourful names that have been given to football grounds as a result of the deals.
AFLW Round 3 – GWS v Fremantle: Sharp plays key role in 43-all draw
February 21, 2017 by 1 Comment
After the first AFLW draw, Jack Banister reflects on the similarities between the GWS-Freo game, and the first VFL/AFL men’s draw in 1897.
Almanac Music: Bonfest
February 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
Bonfest is coming soon to Scotland and that has Neil Drysdale excited about his younger days. The town of Kirriemuir even recently unveiled a bronze statue of Bon Scott.
AFLW Round 3 – GWS v Fremantle: Sharp plays key role in 43-all draw
February 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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