Hamish Neal explains what’s happening with New Zealand soccer, the Wellington Phoenix and the FFA.
Almanac Rugby: The Forgotten Story of Cecil Ramalli
November 12, 2015 by 2 Comments
Another fantastic read from Almanacker and writer with The Guardian; Patrick Skene. In his latest yarn, Patrick profiles the life of the first Asian Wallaby – Cecil Ramalli. A man who was hard enough to cop everything the All Blacks could throw at him, then cheated death on the dreaded Thai-Burma Railways and the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.
Crio’s Q? – fair go!
November 11, 2015 by 4 Comments
“The track was terrible.” “The pitch was diabolical.” It’s OK to have your views – as many have in recent weeks – but what should curators present for athletes? It’s an old chestnut.
Australia v New Zealand – WACA Test: Call for writers
November 11, 2015 by 13 Comments
After two years, the WACA is back hosting Test cricket. Who will shine in Perth? Who will share their stories of the Test? Nominations open. All welcome.
Training for six – Chapter 1: Training for one
November 11, 2015 by 3 Comments
Matt Zurbo’s “Training for six” series kicks off with a beauty: footy training for one. [If it is to be it is up to me – Ed].
A-League Round 5: Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix – Clearance
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Yoshi went to great lengths to provide this Mariners v Nix report. He’s tracking OK.
How can the ‘Moment of Payne’ be more?
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Michelle Payne’s recent success should be harnessed to grow the sport of racing locally says Hamish Neal. Doing nothing is not an option.
The 2015 Kel Carruthers Cup
November 11, 2015 by 5 Comments
Earl’s back with his 2015 wrap of the sporting year. Was he born out of time?
Training for six: Introduction
November 10, 2015 by 5 Comments
Matt Zurbo is sick of coaching manuals for full lists of players. What about those cold, foggy Tuesdays when only six turn up? Those six deserve some thought.
VFL/AFL all time highest aggregates
November 10, 2015 by 13 Comments
Tony Corke provides us with a list of the highest-aggregate scores in VFL/AFL history. It includes the incredible 1972 VFL Grand Final. [Does this list trigger any memories? Were you there?]
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 5: Easy as A-B-C
November 10, 2015 by 6 Comments
Smokie, middle-aged bloke of rusted-on habits, on Day 5 of the Test. Reporting from Apollo Bay.
49 questions on a Tuesday – part 3
November 10, 2015 by 15 Comments
What is an expert? Why do we do what we do? A few questions to ponder from E.regnans.
Long Bombs to Snake: Player Profile – Mathilde de Hauteclocque
November 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
Long Bombs to Snake is our new sports writing magazine. One of the regular columns is a player profile, where one of our writers responds to a series of prompts a la The Footy Record. In this edition it is much-loved and admired Almanacker Mathilde de Hauteclocque. Here is a taste.
On The Outer – The Metro Farm Footy Club is being revived
November 9, 2015 by 5 Comments
Shane McGrath is an artist with a profound interest in lost vernacular cultures. He is reviving the Metro Farm Herefords football team that played out of the middle of Melbourne’s sewerage farm from the early to mid 1900s over the next two weekends. Here’s how you can be part of it.
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 4: Letting it all hang out
November 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
Wayne Ball contemplates the advantages of a new job, while taking in an absorbing contest from Brisbane. “While Mark Taylor, Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke did a reasonable job of hiding their emotions when things didn’t quite go their own way, Steve Smith lets it all hang out.”
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 4: Dispatch from (not so) Sunny Brisbane
November 9, 2015 by 1 Comment
Brin Paulsen emerges from a nest overrun with Kiwis, into a steamy Day 4 of rain-interrupted Test match cricket. Is the Australian side switched on? How good is this K Williamson?
Test cricket in crisis?
November 8, 2015 by 66 Comments
Test cricket is in crisis argues Rulebook Ashwood. Is it? Add your thoughts?
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 3: Murder on Vulture Street
November 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob Utber witnesses 424 runs in a day; a record at the Gabba.
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