As Whitefriars’ Learning Leader in English, Jill Fitzsimons, nears the end of a very full year, she contemplates two athletes – Rocky and Deeks – who have helped her find strength, direction and perspective.
Milo Cricket: Is There Value Beyond The Kit?
December 3, 2015 by 8 Comments
Jeff Dowsing, father of two, questions the merit of Milo Cricket and other children’s sporting programs. Plastic stump bases as a fielding cradle? What happened to net practice??
A-League 1,000: The Beath Edition
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Hamish Neal is back with his preview of this weeks A-League action.
Almanac Soccer: Comeback
December 2, 2015 by 3 Comments
Bulleen were asleep in the first half and trailed South Melbourne 3-0. But an old-fashioned half-time spray from the coach got the boys back on track. Grade 8 Whitefriars’ student Angelo Amato explains what happened.
Almanac Soccer: Bottom Corner
December 2, 2015 by 3 Comments
The Blue Blitzers trail the Infernos at a Box Hill indoor soccer tournament – but it’s not over yet. Grade 8 Whitefriars’ student Conor O’Farrell tells the story of a memorable final 90 seconds of a fast and furious contest.
What makes football supporters different!
December 2, 2015 by 2 Comments
Vaughan Menlove (aka Dr Cruel) on the difference between football supporters and supporters of other codes.
Crio’s Q? – Nugget on the Boots?
December 1, 2015 by 3 Comments
When the once commonplace makes you sit up on the sofa you know that times have changed. Couch potato Crio recalled Johnny Miller’s golden locks and the starched creams of the cricketers when some “back to the future” youngsters popped up on the TV.
Three “Three-Test Wonders” from the Seventies
December 1, 2015 by 15 Comments
Thesaurus Rex on three ‘Three Test Wonders’ for Australia in the 1970’s.
Supporting: who and why?
December 1, 2015 by 29 Comments
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.
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