Justin Langer and Kevin Muscat have begun singing from a remarkably different hymn sheet since leaving their playing days for coaching careers. Crio looks at sporting leopards who change their spots
Simple footy words: Sad Day
March 31, 2015 by 1 Comment
How are footy fans feeling on this intriguing day, just a couple days out from the start of a fresh season?
Why Boxing and Cage Fighting Should Be Banned. But Won’t Be.
March 31, 2015 by 1 Comment
In the wake of the death of 23 year old Queensland boxer Braydon Smith comes this piece from Rick Sarre, Professor of Law at the University of South Australia, who calls for boxing and cage fighting to be banned. Very interesting reading.
Some thoughts on a Summer of Cricket
March 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
And so the long summer of cricket is over. Yvette Wroby takes a compassionate and learned look back on key moments and major players.
Have the Socceroos won back Australia’s heart?
March 30, 2015 by 3 Comments
It might have been a friendly, but for Vaughan Menlove, the Socceroos draw with Germany wasn’t about the scoreboard. Ange Postecoglou’s game plan has breathed life and flair into the national football team, which was sorely missing under the conservative approaches of past bosses Pim Verbeek and Holger Osiek
Comedy Festival – Breaking Dad: Matty Q’s show about fatherhood
March 30, 2015 by 4 Comments
Matt Quartermaine’s latest show Breaking Dad premières this week and runs for four nights. Come along.
Lou: ANZAC Cricket
March 30, 2015 by 2 Comments
Lou reflects on the ANZAC coincidence in the World Cup final.
Australia’s Finest Lunch (Enjoy this lunch and help the Almanac)
March 30, 2015 by 1 Comment
This is one of Australia’s finest lunches. You will remember this afternoon to the end of your days.
This lunch is available to individuals or groups. It is $500 per person. More than half the fee will go to the Almanac’s crowdfunding campaign. To sign on email John Harms:
Almanac Fishing: Great Hope
March 30, 2015 by 5 Comments
The transcendence of fishing should never be underrated. Steve Hodder’s brilliant words recall when Rabonzo met Trout
2015 ICC World Cup – Final: For Love of Underdogs and the Australian Way (and Blog – add your comments)
March 29, 2015 by 41 Comments
Matt Zurbo argues the case that, if you’re really in touch with what it means to be Australian, then you’ll be barracking for New Zealand today.
What do you reckon? Add your pre-game comments. And join in the conversation during the game.
The Aussies: Fast, Brilliant, Creative, Daring and in the Final. (So why can’t I like them?)
March 29, 2015 by 21 Comments
Sean Curtain respects – but doesn’t like – the way the Australian cricket team go about their work on the field. Moreso after moments in Thursday evening’s Australia v India ICC World Cup semi-final.
2015 ICC World Cup Final: Call for Writers
March 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The final of the ICC 2015 World Cup looms large. If the usual trans-Tasman rivalry wasn’t enough to heat this one up, there’s also four years (and countless Bledisloe Cup meets) worth of bragging rights at stake. In the words of Tom Greenaway; “New Zealand could be the holders of both the Rugby and Cricket World Cups simultaneously.” Share your words with us, all are welcome.
ICC World Cup Final: Part 1 – the pay TV fiasco
March 28, 2015 by 10 Comments
Matt Watson is in chilly Melbourne for the World Cup Final. Here he considers the tournaments impact in Australia, meets Warnie, and considers his relationship with some of the teams – especially New Zealand.
2015 ICC World Cup – Australia v India Audio
March 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Ahead of the World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia, here’s Keiran Deck’s wrap of Thursday evening’s semi-final win for the Aussies over India.
ICC World Cup Final: Being a cricket fan in the US
March 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The FIFA World Cup generated huge interest in the States, the ICC World Cup barely a blip.
In this piece from Bruce Berglund’s The Allrounder, three Americans discuss being passionate about cricket in the US:
Junior Almanac 2015 : In a tense finish, the Mighty Hawks Win The Day
March 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
We’re always proud of the input from our younger writers as each season progresses. On the eve of the 2015 AFL season, we put the call out there for younger writers to get involved with the Almanac. All are welcome, and encouraged! [includes a brilliant video in support of our crowdfinding push from Kaisha, with the backing of her parents. – Ed]
Close ones in the WAFL by Les Everett
March 28, 2015 by 5 Comments
As Les reports, Round 2 in the WAFL saw three of the four games decided by 13 points or less.
Want to play golf with an AFL legend?
March 27, 2015 by 6 Comments
We’re putting the question out there, and asking for your wish-list.
Where things Started to Go Wrong for India
March 27, 2015 by 6 Comments
Straight and to the point: Raj Singh analyses ‘where-it-all-went-wrong’ for the Indian team after Thursday night’s semi final loss to Australia in the ICC World Cup. Not quite George Best being delivered room service while laying on a bed covered in £20,000 in cash and Miss Universe naked beside him, but we get where Raj is going with this…
The Cricket World Cup is Fixed! ( See what I did there?)
March 27, 2015 by 5 Comments
“Think of it this way- New Zealand could be the holders of both the Rugby and Cricket World Cups simultaneously…” and other food-for-thought from Tom Greenaway on the formatting of the ICC’s showcase tournament (ping: denouement usage. – Ed)
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