Crio delivers his best bets for Stakes Day. As always let us know if you have spotted a good thing in the comments.
Almanac Baseball: 2016 World Series – Recommended reading
November 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This piece from ESPN’s Wright Thompson beautifully captures the joy and sorrow that can accompany long awaited success. We highly recommend it.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test: Saffas slow out of the blocks
November 4, 2016 by 9 Comments
John Butler’s view on the first day of the Perth Test, where lack of resolve and test cricket nous has left South Africa in a bit of a hole.
Twilight Grand FInals and 17-5 fixtures: How much is enough?
November 4, 2016 by 7 Comments
A twilight Grand Final is inevitable apparently. Does what you think matter?
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Promotion Edition
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With the A-League heading into Round 5, Hamish Neal ponders the impact of injuries across the league
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test: Day One at the WACA
November 4, 2016 by 10 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber casts off his Craig Bellamyness and takes control of the WACA press box from where he reports on Australia’s excellent opening day of the summer.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test: Australians take control
November 3, 2016 by 2 Comments
Phil Hill enjoys the big blue Perth sky, the WACA-length bowling and the slips catches it presented, the batting of de Kock and the quick scoring of the Australian openers.
Almanac Racing – Sal’s Preview: Final Day
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Sal signs off for the year with a look at the final day of the Flemington Carnival – which has produced excellent fields. [Thanks for all your previews this year Sal – JTH]
Baseball World Series Game 7: Real sport, Real consequences, Real men
November 3, 2016 by 8 Comments
Forget the pointless monotony of the “test” cricket (D Minuses all round). Today’s sporting highlight is the deciding Game 7 of the Baseball World Series between the biggest underachievers in the sport’s history – the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians starting at 11am today (Eastern Summer Time). Think Western Bulldogs v Leicester City. Peter Baulderstone suggests an introductory read of the New Yorker’s profile of their outstanding managers Joe Maddon and Terry Francona. Think Claudio Ranieri and Luke Beveridge. Go Cubs.
Bjork og Snorri Porfinnson og Tales from Topographic Oceans
November 3, 2016 by 7 Comments
Mickey Randall and family are in Iceland where sheer difference alerts visitors to the notion that culture ic culture and there are places in the world which remain distinctively their own. Oh, and he survives (imagined) par-boiling in a geyser. [So very Icelandic Mickey – JTH]
Almanac Cricket – Blind, Deaf, and Clueless: But I Got Rhythm
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One of the lines of the year: “Brand new cricket umpires stand out like me trying to get a 12 mm long, 4.8 wide neck Strauman implant out of its packaging.” See what that means as Phil Hill brings cricket, life and dentistry together in one place – and at one pace. Although there are other lines like “I think it arises from the habit new umpires have of being in love with their ball counter” which are worth contemplation as well.
Under siege: could Australia lose four Test series in a row?
November 3, 2016 by 2 Comments
On the morning of the First Test at the WACA, Pat White wonders where the Australian Test team is at.
Almanac Golf: Golf capital – Matsuyama wins WGC event as Gribble grabs first PGA triumph
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Hamish Neal’s golf report.
Don’t let the door hit you on the arse.
November 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
Reprising an old classic, Ron Wells AKA San Diego Catter on Grand Final day contemplates the dreams of players, the lamentations of fans, and the fairytale of one neglected player who lived his dream.
Dear Editor: Can we have some footy talk, please?
November 2, 2016 by 7 Comments
Jan Courtin wants a little more footy talk on the site and to get it started she’s sent in the Sporting Globe front page from 1933. Classic. Read the stats! ‘Passes to comrade’
In the fast lane with the centre half forwards
November 2, 2016 by 14 Comments
Following the post on her preferred full-forwards, Carolyn Spooner provides a list of the standout centre half forwards. Can you add to it?
Almanac Cricket: Perth Test, Australia v South Africa – Call for cricket writers
November 1, 2016 by 12 Comments
Almanackers old and new are invited to submit their stories of the 2016 Perth Test. What did you notice? Where were you? Let us know your preferred day.
Reunion
November 1, 2016 by 9 Comments
Evocative, moving writing from Andrew Starkie on memory, on place and on gratitude.
Almanac Racing: We snagged the Cup trifecta
November 1, 2016 by 5 Comments
We nailed it! Well played Lunchers (and Smokie Dawson).
Almanac Cricket: Weird and wonderful WACA
November 1, 2016 by 27 Comments
Sit back as David Lindsay brings to life a rolling highlights reel of wonderful WACA Test moments. “Whatever happens over the five days coming up, it is always worth watching a WACA Test.”
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