Jobe Watson today announced that he will hand back the Brownlow Medal awarded to him in 2012. How does this sit in your ledger?
Hookesy at West Torrens
November 11, 2016 by 10 Comments
Mike Sexton meets Denis Brien, West Torren CC stalwart, and tells the story of a young and emerging David Hookes and a little-known test (legal) case. [Another quintessential M. Sexton yarn – JTH]
Almanac Music: Leonard Cohen is dead
November 11, 2016 by 14 Comments
Cask wine and conversation – with Spud Murphy and Susan Masotti, in a box Queenslander, Connan Street, Indooroopilly, circa1983. Leonard Cohen on repeat.
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Almanac Racing: Emus, cats and three-legged corgis and their place in training great mares
November 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Road travellers to and from Perth will now learn of the unusual animal friendships which helped a horse become a superstar. Peter Sweeney reports. [Classic bush training yarn of a world class mare – JTH]
Almanac Book Review: The Cricket is a lost cause, read a book instead.
November 11, 2016 by 4 Comments
Following Australia’s effort in the 1st Test, Anthony Collins suggests an alternative summer recreational activity, reading a Naval tome by Ian Toll.
Blind, Deaf and Clueless: Why Australia Lost the Test
November 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill turns to the Laws of the game to explain why Australia lost in Perth. It appears South Africa got the Rabada green
Almanac Cricket: “Is this your fifty, mate?” A day at the Sheffield Shield
November 11, 2016 by 9 Comments
Tbone proves that a day out at the Sheffield Shield is worth more than the admission price.
Almanac Lawn Bowls: Black Adder in Blundstones
November 10, 2016 by 2 Comments
The Blundstone Melbourne Roys are in a ding dong battle to make the finals of the Australian Bowls Premier League. Peter Hille reports on Black Adder and co.
Almanac Music: Aussie album review – Cold Chisel “East”
November 10, 2016 by 21 Comments
In the sixth of his occasional series reviewing seminal Australian albums, Smokie reflects on the enduring appeal of Cold Chisel’s “East”.
Almanac Cricket: Enough of Trump. What is it about cricket?
November 10, 2016 by 4 Comments
Watching Cricket allows Jan Courtin the opportunity to unwind and relax. What is it about Cricket? Any takers?
Almanac Cricket: Who wants to be an off-spinner?
November 10, 2016 by 5 Comments
Following Nathan Lyon’s toil and turmoil at the WACA, Craig Dodson offers support as a member of the Offies’ Club.
Almanac Soccer: A-League 1,000 – The Craft Edition
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Hamish Neal previews round 6 of the Hyundai A-League.
Dion Fanning – Farewell the GAA summer and all the things I learned
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Dion Fanning returns to Dublin after 20 years, to find comfort in the Gaelic games of his youth. [Great piece on the place of sport in lives – Ed].
Caught Lillee Bowled Marsh
November 10, 2016 by 6 Comments
Rod Marsh bowling at the WACA with Dennis Lillee keeping? Damian Balassone faces up to this reverse combination in his latest short poetry piece.
Sentiment is for Sissies
November 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
“All this talk about a number is completely worthless” states Ben Reid about the Josh Daicos #35 hoo-ha.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Pampling gets the luck in Vegas as Feng wins again
November 9, 2016 by 1 Comment
Last week in golf and the week coming up, thanks to Hamish Neal.
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