Following on from Charlotte’s debut piece, we re-visit this one in which E. Regnans asks ‘which is your team’? And why? (Happy to read short comments, but this might also inspire some autobiographical explanations and justifications – Ed)
Getting to grips with Melbourne sport
December 1, 2015 by 15 Comments
How does a young English woman, migrating to Australia, go about understanding the Melbourne sporting scene? Who do you go for? [A very welcome Almanac debut from Charlotte here – Ed]
The All Blacks pay tribute to Jonah Lomu
November 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
At Jonah Lomu’s funeral, the All Blacks gathered. They paid their respect.
Australia v New Zealand – Adelaide Test: The New is Old is New again
November 30, 2015 by 2 Comments
New, old, new, new, old, old, new, new, old, new, new, old and new. Sharp observations from Joseph Ryan who visited Adelaide for the Test.
Answers to the Aus v NZ 3rd Test Quiz
November 30, 2015 by 19 Comments
Wondering what to do with the spare couple of days now that the Pink Ball Test is over? Here’s Jeff Dowsing’s quiz answers.
Australia v New Zealand – Adelaide Test, Day 3: It’s getting dark
November 30, 2015 by 16 Comments
David Wilson with less of a match report; more of a despairing fist-shake. “The scientific method is out. Groupthink is in.”
Vale ‘Gentleman’ Joe Marston, an Australian Sporting Pioneer
November 30, 2015 by 3 Comments
Readers may not be familiar with the remarkable Joe Marston story. The legendary Australian soccer player died last week. Dennis Gedling tells us why he will be remembered as a great sportsman and a pioneer of soccer in this country.
Australia v New Zealand: Adelaide Test Day 3 – Kiwis grounded again
November 29, 2015 by 8 Comments
Citrus Bob’s wrap up a highly entertaining Adelaide test
24/7 Jobs
November 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi meditates on the constant requirements and stress of 24/7 jobs in the modern economy. Not good for footy coaches, hotel clerks (and their aspiring sports writer alter egoes).
Australia v New Zealand – Adelaide Test Day 2: When the going gets tough, Australia gets lucky
November 29, 2015 by 6 Comments
John Butler suggests that indiscreet batting was the major contributor to the fall of wickets on Day 2 of the Adelaide Test.
Australia v New Zealand – Adelaide Test Day 2: Fritzy’s honoured
November 29, 2015 by 22 Comments
Citrus Bob and his wallet attended both Eric Freeman’s book launch and day two of the test.
Australia v New Zealand – Adelaide Test Day 1: What’s the fuss?
November 28, 2015 by 9 Comments
Dave Brown sees most of the first day of the first day/night test. He fails to see what all the fuss was about. What is the collective noun for a group of Almanackers?
Era, era on the wall; 2011 –
November 28, 2015 by 5 Comments
The final installment of what has been a fantastic series on the history and evolution of the VFL/AFL. Jeff Dowsing looks at the challenges now facing the game and concludes that less is more (you’ll get no arguments there Jeff)
Footy and the Cleo Bachelor – Beauty or the Beast?
November 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
David Griffin takes exception to double standards in reporting beauty contests.
Almanac Cycling: A Rio Pursuit
November 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
David Parker is filming a documentary on the Australian Cycling Men’s Team Pursuit squad as they prepare for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Australia v New Zealand – Adelaide Test Day 1: Pink
November 28, 2015 by 5 Comments
A walletless Citrus Bob files from day one at the Adelaide Oval.
Almanac Music: The Revolution Starts at Closing Time (a short history on the band ‘Serious Drinking’)
November 27, 2015 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling’s got a mate from East London who has introduced him to some bands, some old, some new. Serious Drinking is but one of them.
Almanac Racing – head for the hills
November 26, 2015 by 7 Comments
It takes quite some adjusting from the glut of Group glory, so getting out of town is a good strategy. Wth no atmosphere and few drawcards in the metro offerings, the point of difference of country/picnic meets is attractive. But wherever you go, backing winners makes it more fun. Tips please!
Urban Utility
In my last article I discussed some of the challenges posed by urbanisation and why sport should play a key role in our future towns and cities. How should we deliver our sporting and recreation facilities in ways that will be appropriate for future residents but takes account of resource constraints? Australians love their sport [Read more]