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
November 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
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
November 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
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
November 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
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.”
Almanac People: The Halloween Swan
October 31, 2016 by 5 Comments
Chris Bracher, aka The Emerald Hill Chronicle has taken Halloween to new depths!
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Melbourne Cup Preview
October 31, 2016 by 3 Comments
Sal is keen on Hartnell in the Cup. Lots of info to digest in his preview here. Have a look and pick your first second and third. [Hartnell is the lay of the day – JTH]
One-eyed? Sure Am
October 31, 2016 by 8 Comments
Jan Courtin gives new meaning to “One-eyed” supporter.
Almanac Racing: Mysteries of the Track
October 31, 2016 by 12 Comments
A beautiful description (with watercolour image) of racetrack and race days from Kate Birrell.
Almanac Racing: Melbourne Cup trifecta selections and lunch today
October 31, 2016 by 1 Comment
Come to lunch. If you can’t, please add your Cup trifecta tip – first, second, third – in the comments below and we’ll add those tips to the overall tally today.
Our obsession with the best (sometimes) means poor behaviour is tolerated
October 31, 2016 by 2 Comments
dam asks; Should ultimate sports success excuse poor behaviour, If you were to shun a sports person for conduct and attitude in 2017, who would it be? A few other gems worth considering.
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