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?
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.
Come fly with me: Saving the Nix in 2016
January 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
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.
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