Hamish Neal previews this week’s A-League action including the big clash between Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar.
Australia select unknown to replace Matthew Wade in Nu’Zuland
February 3, 2017 by 5 Comments
In continuing their policy to fast track young talent, Australia’s selectors have chosen unknown, Timmy Bieber-Culkin, to replace Matthew Wade in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series currently being played in Nu’Zuland. Wade was ruled out with a back injury yesterday, and Australia’s selectors immediately announced that Bieber-Culkin would be flown over to reinforce the squad. “Timmy [Read more]
Darryl Sutton – underrated poise and consistency
February 3, 2017 by 17 Comments
North Melbourne premiership player Darryl Sutton passed away last week. Matt Watson provides this touching tribute.
Almanac Cricket Books: A photograhic record of the Adelaide Oval
February 3, 2017 by 3 Comments
Before the grand old stands of Adelaide Oval were demolished, historian Bernard Whimpress took many photos of the great old ground. They are published in this new book.
Women’s Footy: Angela Pippos and “A League of their Own”
February 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Almanacker Bring Back the Torp has alerted us to a national TV documentary on the recent growth of female footy. Channel 7 has scheduled it directly after the Collingwood v Carlton game telecast, at approximately 9.45pm on Friday (Feb 3) night. It is researched and narrated by journalist (and occasional Almanac contributor) Angela Pippos, [Read more]
Women’s Footy – The Beginning Of A New Era
February 2, 2017 by 1 Comment
Alex Docherty discusses his new-found love for women’s football, and his growing support for the female Western Bulldogs.
Pre-Season: Can a limited numbers comp work for the AFL?
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Mick Jeffrey has seen the success of the Auckland Rugby League Nines. He’s got some ideas for the AFL to stage an equivalent pre-season tournament.
Almanac Racing: Rio’s Racing
February 2, 2017 by 4 Comments
Crio’s taken leave from his weekly post, handing the reins to son Tom to cover the Valley’s mediocre Chinese New Year meeting and an intriguing nine races at Caulfield on Saturday.
Points of views on captaincy
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Yoshi presents his latest thoughts about all thing footy, especially his beloved Saints.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Playoff wins for Wang and Lincicome, Rahm home in La Jolla
February 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal provides a collection of golf news, notes and thoughts from the week across the globe from Qatar to the Bahamas and San Diego plus a look to tournaments in Dubai and Australia this weekend.
The 2017 Whitney Mercilus Cup
February 2, 2017 by 1 Comment
Getting a band back together, the songs are flowing; some commentary about sport, mainly footy in all its forms, are some of the things on Earl’s mind as he takes refuge from the heat.
George Ronald Cole – Footballer Senator
February 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
Never heard of George Cole? Well, he was a school teaching, grassroots footballer of outstanding ability well known throughout Tasmania who later become a Federal Politician. His remarkable story is told here.
Life as a veteran local footballer
February 1, 2017 by 10 Comments
The end cometh. But what material it provides to the capable scribe. We welcome Luke Holmesby to the Almanac community with a wonderful debut piece. [Great to have you with us Luke – JTH]
A few memories of the two footy teams in the 2016 AFL Grand Final
February 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
Jakarta based Geoffrey Gold penned this personal tribute to the two competing teams before last year’s GF. (How many of the 1984 Swans pictured can you name?)
Genesis and the Holy Grail
January 31, 2017 by 4 Comments
What do “The Waste Land” by T.S. Eliot and “The Cinema Show” by Genesis have to do with each other? It’s all explained for you in “Genesis and the Holy Grail”
A Sport For All – CA Community Cricket Awards
January 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Get some national recognition for the outstanding work your club, association, volunteers and administrators do to nurture cricket and make it welcome, inclusive and fun for everyone.
Rolling into Rod Laver Arena – #AusOpen Mens Quad Wheelchair Singles final
January 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Anyone for tennis? Wheelchair tennis that is! Joseph Ryan relives his first encounter of wheelchair tennis as Dylan Alcott takes out the Australian Open Quad Wheelchair Final at Rod Laver Arena.
At Last, Some Meat
January 31, 2017 by 2 Comments
The evolution of a correct bowling action in cricket is discussed by Phil Hill as he takes readers through an umpire’s role in implementing a “Doubtful Action Procedure.”
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