Hamish Neal wonders what the A-League future holds for the Wellington Phoenix. Offered relatively insecure licence conditions, negotiators are on the case and making some financially odd suggestions.
Almanac Music: David Bowie – Still Ahead of the Curve
January 12, 2016 by 12 Comments
Callum O’Connor pays tribute to David Bowie, who died yesterday, with this celebration of his immense creativity, originality and influence.
Not Just Sport: The latest Magnet newsletter
January 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Lots happening at Magnet. Here’s their latest newsletter.
Book Review: Breakfast with Bails
January 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
For a good footy yarn, Ben Footner encourages you to read Paddy Steinfort’s “Breakfast with Bails”
Steve Earl on Tour: All things sugar and spice
January 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
I think we might have found another one here. Wonderful observational sports travel piece from North Fitzroy Arms native Steve Earl as he finds himself in the Deep South of the US, at a football match, in a sports bar, and at a ramshackle corner pub. [Between Steve Earl and The People’s Elbow I think I’m becoming an Ole Miss fan – JTH]
Almanac Cricket: BBL Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars (what a wicket)
January 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It’s a Happy New Year from Yoshi, who writes of a happy new sports experience.
Almanac Cricket: BBL Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars
January 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
NickTheStatsGuy steps beyond statistics, bringing us words and pictures to illustrate Saturday’s Big Bash League Melbourne derby. And even his 3-2-1 votes.
Dad’s Day Out
January 10, 2016 by 3 Comments
Brutus explains why his dad is a legend. This is a great family story.
NTFL Club-by-Club Mid-Season Report
January 9, 2016 by 2 Comments
Jackson Clark gives us the NTFL mid season form guide. Still plenty of chances for the flag with a cavalcade of local and interstate nomads who make the NTFL the unique league it is. When you have a few Motlops, Daveys and Riolis going around, things are always going to get exciting. The Ross Tungatalum clip is worth the read alone.
Heroes and Villains: Part 1 – PEDs
January 9, 2016 by 4 Comments
The first installment in a series, this article from Peter Robertson explores the conundrum surrounding the use and debate on the legalisation of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) in sport.
The Almanac Manning Clark Cricket Dinner featuring writer Dan Brettig (January 28)
January 9, 2016 by 5 Comments
Come and enjoy the first Almanac event (in Melbourne) of 2016: the Manning Clark Cricket Dinner. This year writer Dan Brettig will be our guest. He will add to the insights he produced in his fine 2015 book Whitewash to Whitewash. Please rsvp asap.
A-League 1,000: The Olyroos Edition
January 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal previews Round 14 of the A-League with a number of clubs missing key players through Olyroos duties. Why are Sydney FC playing at the Olympic Stadium this weekend?
Overpaid, oversexed and over here
January 8, 2016 by 4 Comments
Diggers fought the Battle of Brisbane in WW2 to defend Australian women from “overpaid, oversexed and over here” GI’s. Peter Baulderstone reckons it’s time to get down to Etihad and continue the tradition.
Almanac Racing – Magic Millions weekend
January 7, 2016 by 8 Comments
“Fool’s Gold”? Magic Millions weekend. Any tips?
Year end review for Asian Soccer 2015
January 6, 2016 by 2 Comments
John Hawthorne reviews 2015, a great year for soccer in the Asian region, of course highlighted by the Socceroos victory in the Asian Cup held on home soil.
Jarryd Hayne 8 NFL Games: A Mea Culpa
January 6, 2016 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal gives us facts, figures and considered opinion on Jarryd Hayne’s foray into the NFL.
The Umpteenth Blast of the Trumpet against the Monstrous Regiment of Women (Sports Edition)
January 5, 2016 by 6 Comments
Kath Presdee on women, sport and respect.
Here’s what should have happened
January 5, 2016 by 16 Comments
Who’d have thunk that in 2016, Mel McLaughlin would have been treated the way she was by Chris Gayle says Anne Cahill Lambert. One off? No, it wasn’t.
Crio’s Q? – habits of 2016
January 5, 2016 by 13 Comments
“I’d like to be more active and get to watch my team(s) more regularly”.
Very noble.
Crio reckons reality and circumstances ensure he’ll do less, get to less and watch more on TV. Others concur?
Gayle, Briggs and the ongoing battle of women to be
January 5, 2016 by 18 Comments
David Wilson wonders why some men have so much trouble allowing women the freedom to be. Change is happening. But we have a responsibility to call out the laggards.
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