Following Australia’s effort in the 1st Test, Anthony Collins suggests an alternative summer recreational activity, reading a Naval tome by Ian Toll.
Almanac Book Review: The Cricket is a lost cause, read a book instead.
November 11, 2016 by 4 Comments
Blind, Deaf and Clueless: Why Australia Lost the Test
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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“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.
Almanac Travel – Sausage FM: less talk, more pork!
November 9, 2016 by 8 Comments
British Sausage Week is over for another year. Mickey Randall with a rollicking tale of sausage in cider. Sort of.
Tribute to Nick Dal Santo
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“The 322-game player ended his career with the averages of 13.0 kicks, 9.9 handballs, 22.9 disposals, 3.7 marks, 0.5 goals and 3.6 tackles. His record shows he was good at disposals.” But Nick Dal Santo was more than just his stats, says Yoshi.
Joe Posnanski – Chicago Cubs and the Wonder of Game 7: “Oh my God”
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“Some day, after the tears have dried and the hangover has lifted, after disbelief has transformed into nostalgia and the books have all been written, this might go down as the greatest baseball game ever played. It is much too soon for that now…” Check out acclaimed NBC sportswriter Joe Posnanski on an historic, emotional event.
1999 – (not quite) All Australian SSA Team – Some Big Names, Some Notable Absences
November 8, 2016 by 10 Comments
Another ripper find from Swish Schwerdt: the 1999 School Sports Australia All-Australian football team. Some great names. Who is the grandson of John Coleman? Is there a ministerial advisor among them? The normal where-are-they-now assistance please.
(Reposting on the day that one of these kids, Nick Dal Santo, confirms his retirement)
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 5: Blockheads of colour-by-number d.by Impressionists
November 8, 2016 by 15 Comments
E. regnans has recorded an Australian pub conversation from somewhere, anywhere, maybe everywhere. It seems cricket, Test cricket and the approach of senior cricket officials is the talk of the sporting world at the moment. It certainly is in this pub. [Much to consider here – JTH]
Almanac Cycling – Self-confessed ratbag Jim Coyle
November 8, 2016 by 2 Comments
Jim Coyle, amateur cyclist, was a prolific winner – racing for 50 years between 1940 and 1990. His jersey and trophies are part of a collection now showing at Scienceworks. Jim’s story is a beauty.
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