Kim Little, Scotland International & Melbourne City W-League Soccer Star

January 15, 2016 by 1 Comment

Neil Drysdale talks to Scottish International soccer star Kim Little, currently plying her trade in the W-League with Melbourne City as well as Seattle Reign in the USA.

The Shifting Nature of Private Ownership

January 15, 2016 by 3 Comments

As a South Melbourne supporter, David Parker understands the loss of the Rams from St Louis.

Mentoring Jake Melksham

January 15, 2016 by 1 Comment

Dam is reconsidering Jake Melksham’s year ahead following the small Swiss kerfuffle during the week. Suggestions welcome

Death of a Gentleman: a film about cricket

January 15, 2016 by 8 Comments

You have probably heard of Jarrod Kimber and Sam Collins’ film Death of a Gentleman. It is an important work – a must see. Here’s a few words from Jarrod, and some suggestions as to how you might see it. The Adelaide screening is Tuesday Jan 19.

A-League 1,000: The Ideas Edition

January 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Hamish Neal having a minor groundhog day moment as Round 15 of the A-League starts down south and rises like a Phoenix at the end

Entitlement, Anger, Denial – Cheats and Apologists

January 14, 2016 by 18 Comments

The Essendon wash up is not so complicated, Neil Belford breaks it down for you.

If you were on an AFL list what would you do?

January 14, 2016 by 7 Comments

David Parker raises a few personal questions about the Essendon brouhaha

The Don Bradman letter: a response for book donations

January 14, 2016 by 6 Comments

Don Bradman replies by letter to one of no doubt many book requests. A gem.

Almanac Racing – Chester Manifold Saturday

January 13, 2016 by 11 Comments

Always plenty on offer in the racing game (and none of that tawdry AFL scandal!). Enjoy some horse racing before getting back on the work merry-go-round.

The Australian Cricket Almanac 1994: Doin’ The Eagle Blue

January 13, 2016 by 7 Comments

There was a Cricket Almanac? For a few years of the 90s, there was. Swish has dragged out some of the best team shots from 1994 (plus a few from 1993).

Bowie Stereo Story: growing up and The Jean Genie

January 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Lorraine Pink grew up in The Netherlands, then England, then Australia, accompanied by the music of David Bowie. My father could not understand why a boy wanted to look like a girl, and was very confused that his daughter now wanted to dress like a boy. Bowie had opened my eyes to the world of [Read more]

2016 Autumn Racing in Australia

January 13, 2016 by 1 Comment

Trevor Leighy gives racing fans the dates that need circling for the imminent Autumn carnivals, happening across three states no less.

Australian Cricket’s Modern ‘Lord of the Rings’ Saga

January 13, 2016 by 11 Comments

Who will be our next genuine Test all-rounder, asks Thesaurus Rex.

Driving Songs: An Almanac Roadtrip*

January 13, 2016 by 43 Comments

Emma Westwood, channels both Thelma and Louise with her ‘top down’ roadtrip soundtrack. What do you think and what’s on yours?

The forgotten story of Rex Sellers, the Indian-Australian leg-spinner

January 12, 2016 by 7 Comments

“Born in Bombay and raised in Gujarat, leg-spinner Rex Sellers took an unprecedented path to become Australia’s 230th Test cricketer…” [Cracking cast including I Chappell, G Sobers, D Bradman, L Favell, B Simpson… Patrick had this published in today’s Guardian – Ed]

David Bowie is now a was but will be forever

January 12, 2016 by 8 Comments

Jeff Dowsing on the incomparable Bowie.

Essendon Saga: Statement from AFL Fans’ Association

January 12, 2016 by 22 Comments

AFLFA feels for Essendon fans.

Crio’s Q? – should neutral also mean no personality?

January 12, 2016 by 5 Comments

Crio poses the question, should officials display their personality on field?

Tiger Tragics

January 12, 2016 by 3 Comments

Rob Bartlett reflects on his passion for the Tigers.

Almanac Cycling: The Day Jack slayed the Mountain

January 12, 2016 by 4 Comments

David Parker reports on the day Jack Bobridge shook the Mountain.