The Footy Almanac

“Why do not they ban such bogan members?” may end up being the question of the A-League season. Our Japanese A-League correspondent, Yoshi, provides ample justification for why he is supporting the Phoenix this weekend

I wrote this for the Age, a decade ago. I actually really do love Dunlop Volleys.

Did you know that James Hird answered questions from the audience after his interciew with Tracey Holmes? Here it is thanks to the ABC.

Day 2 is a little more casual at the historic Basin and the Australians pour on the runs with Khawaja and Voges making tons. Bob Utber was there.

Offsiders has been on air for ten years. John Harms is celebrating.

Citrus Bob reports in from one of the great grounds in world cricket. A sensational day’s play slightly tarnished by ice cream queues, DRS woes and of course Australians abroad.

Pamela Sherpa reports in from Samten Memorial School in Kathmandu, Nepal during Sport Week.

Archie, the proudest of proud [north?] Queenslanders, prepares to fill the pockets of his King Gee shorts with cash by backing the NSW Blues. He is thanking his Grandpa for that. Because the new Maroons coaching staff have made some grave errors – already. [A fiery rant from Archie – Ed]

Rob Cross salutes Charlie King, one of the great characters not only of the Top End and the ABC, but of Australian life, on the occasion of Charlie calling his 600th NTFL game. [Wonderful tribute to a great man – Ed]

Crio asks when should our sporting commentators put objectivity and information sharing aside to become partisan barrackers for their favourites?