There’s only one place to be for Lunch on Day 1 of the Adelaide Test, that’s with The Blacks and Damien Fleming at beautiful Uni Oval. More details here. Hurry, selling fast.
The Best Nicknames of 1986: Discuss
October 27, 2015 by 24 Comments
“From the backs: Davo, Flop and Flounder”
Doesn’t sound much like a premiership team, but it was. Here’s an all-nickname lineup from nearly thirty years ago.
The Art of Coaching
October 27, 2015 by 2 Comments
What makes a good coach? David Parker tackles this with a touch of Sun Tzu.
Your local footy club’s best side in 2016
October 27, 2015 by 20 Comments
Mickey Randall joins the naming of best footy sides for 2016 with this classic: your local team.
Crio’s Q? – pin the tail on the donkey
October 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Whether it is seen as a challenge or a chore, most of us face the prospect of having a tip (or several) on the horses in the next week. Methodologies and many and varied – even sometimes successful. How do you go about the task of finding a Spring winner?
Australia v New Zealand: openings, World Cups, pink balls, The Gabba
October 27, 2015 by 16 Comments
David Wilson on the story of a Test series, the great 2015 trans-Tasman rivalry; on the swinging ball and on the place of a transistor radio.
Rugby World Cup 2015 – Semi-finals: Run The Cutter
October 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal offers his analyses from a weekend of rugby World Cup semi finals. And gives us his tip for this weekend’s final.
Never Underestimate a Trip to the Library
October 26, 2015 by 3 Comments
Ever heard of Johnny Day? Nimblefoot? Harold Peacock found their stories, and a great deal more, at the National Library.
Richmond’s Best Side of 2016: Discuss
October 26, 2015 by 9 Comments
Peter Warrington reckons the Tigers best in 2016 will look like this.
No Country for Fit Kids (or Old Men….)
October 26, 2015 by 11 Comments
Is the ideal of the regional sport club of yesterday worth preserving and what role can regional sports clubs play in the future, asks Peter Robertson.
Long Bombs To Snake (extract): Surfing and the middle-aged CPA
October 26, 2015 by 5 Comments
This is an extract from Dips O’Donnell’s ‘Surfing and the middle-aged CPA’ which is one of a dozen features in Long Bombs to Snake. Get a taste, order your copy and tell the world.
2016 – The Almanac’s Best Teams
October 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
With the 2015 season already fading from memory (who won again?), the Almanackery’s greatest footy brains have come up with their best lineups for 2016. The full list is here.
Adelaide’s Best Side in 2016: Discuss
October 26, 2015 by 11 Comments
Henry de Cure gives us some deep insights into the Adelaide list, as our Almanac 2016 previews continue.
Almanac Racing: Charging past the school (of hard knocks)
October 24, 2015 by 25 Comments
Even by his own miserable standards, Crio’s in a rut. Bad timing with the big racedays upon us! To make matters worse, the Cox Plate’s not been kind – Naturalism, Filante…
But the good news is he’s seen the error of his ways and is seeking help. From Almanackers. Tips please!
Almanac Racing – W.S. Cox Plate: Jake’s not the messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
October 24, 2015 by 8 Comments
Sal Ciardulli previews Friday night and Saturday at Moonee Valley. He has a comprehensive look at the Cox Plate. [Includes analysis of trade week and a comment on crazy footballer behaviour – Ed]
No Time to Play?
Peter Robertson’s debut piece is a well-researched, thoughtful discussion of how we use time these days, how we engage with social media, and he we involve ourselves in pursuits sporting and pursuits leisure.