Australia accounted for Sri Lanka with relative ease at the SCG on Sunday. Keiran Deck summarises the game, as well throwing his two-bob’s worth on the ‘bat-is-greater-than-ball’ thinking that dominates both short-form games.
ICC World Cup 2015 – England v Bangladesh: The adventures of colony march
March 10, 2015 by 13 Comments
David Wilson with a scene-setting description of this clash of World Cup minnows; England v Bangladesh, Adelaide.
The View From Shepparton; Pre Season’s Musings
March 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Peter Schumacher emerges from a summer hibernation to share his view from Shepparton. It’s been a summer (and a recent download) well spent. Get on the Lions.
Seasons in the Sun – Part 20 : Vesuvius, the Fly Ball Invertebrate and Finals Aren’t Logical
March 9, 2015 by 3 Comments
It’s finally the finals. Having made it this far, the mighty Lower Plenty Thirds now face their nemesis from earlier in the season; the Lalor Stars. After their near-elimination in the previous round, our heroes know that logic and form has no place in the post-season. Let the action begin!
The Almanackers: C is for Clark
March 9, 2015 by 1 Comment
John Harms looks at a few of the Almanackers whose surnames begin with the letter C and profiles regular contributor from the Top End, Jackson Clark.
Almanac Rugby League – It’s Hot at Pepper Stadium
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The NRL season kicked off [no pun intended. – Ed] this weekend, with Souths beginning their 2015 where they left off last season by belting the Broncos, the Tigers and the Titans had ‘the close one’ and Ricky Stuart’s Raiders took the points at the Shire. Back from Auckland, Wayne Ball headed to the ‘Riff to see if the Panthers could get out of the blocks with some points against the tough-as-nails Bulldogs.
Over the Border, Corowa Cup 2015
March 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Purveyor of all things picnic and provincial thoroughbreds, Glenn and his crew head off to the high country to plunder the bookies bags as all roads lead to Corowa for the time-honoured Corowa Cup [and a visit to the Corowa Whiskey and Chocolate factory has just been added to the ‘to do’ list alongside Brown Brothers and the Milawa Cheese factory. – Ed]
Almanac Racing: The Inter-Dominion
March 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Daryl Sharpen reflects on the 2015 Inter Dominion Finals from Menangle Park, where the 8 y.o Tasmanian pacer Beautide confirmed his champion tag by taking out the feature race and becoming the pride of the Apple Isle in the process. Daryl also reflects on how the format of the titles has changed over time. Have the changes been for the better?
Some Of My Footy Firsts
March 8, 2015 by 5 Comments
We all have childhood footy-related memories that stay with us for a lifetime; your trip to a footy game, your visit to the ‘G, kick-to-kick at school lunchtimes and that first specky over the top of the pack. Wesley Hull recalls a moment we can all identify with; the passion of collecting footy cards and being presented with your first footy jumper, knitted by Nan.
The Almanackers: B is for the Brothers Branagan
March 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
We continue our series on The Almanackers. Of all the B’ who are involved in the Almanac (and quite a few are mentioned here), JTH has chosen to profile the Brothers Branagan – because it makes him feel like Fyodor Dostoevsky. [And that’s the only way that will happen – Ed]
NAB Challenge 2015 – Essendon v St Kilda: New Journeys
March 8, 2015 by 4 Comments
Yoshi starts a new job in Kyoto as his mighty Saints kick off their new season. It’s the start of a new era for everyone.
NAB Challenge 2015 – Essendon v St Kilda: The Fine Art of Prestidigitation
March 7, 2015 by 2 Comments
Steve Baker sees a Bombers’ sleight of hand at work in an otherwise forgettable evening of football for ‘Essendon Centrals’
The Almanackers: A is for Anderson
March 7, 2015 by 9 Comments
In this, the first of 26 profiles of Almanackers, we meet Neil Anderson from Mortlake.
A North Season Preview of Sorts: Who Needs a Big Year?
March 7, 2015 by 3 Comments
Rooboy Rob Chanter opens his Almanac account for 2015 with his thoughts on who needs to lift for North to go one step further than last season’s 2014 preliminary final finish. Kieran Harper: too sad to go into…
Ripper Grand Final Yarns Part 1: Who has actually won this?
March 7, 2015 by 2 Comments
High School Almanacker Sean Mortell, recalls last season’s junior cricket grand final where mighty Lower Eltham under 14s take on Mernda. Can Zack, Sean, Ali and Kinnan replicate the success they’ve enjoyed at under 12 level?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Does the NAB Challenge have finals?
March 6, 2015 by 3 Comments
Cam Hooke takes stock of the Pies after their opening NAB Challenge hit-out against Hawthorn. The focus now turns to Carlton in Bendigo and the Bullies at Etihad.
Inner sanctum
March 6, 2015 by 6 Comments
Max Wiggins is an old campaigner when it comes to the Australian Open. Here he fills us in on the life of a ballkid.
Who/What is an Almanacker?
March 6, 2015 by 3 Comments
We’re on a mission to know more about Almanackers. Video, audio and words – send ’em through.
NTFL Preliminary Final Weekend Previews
March 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It is the penultimate weekend of football in the NTFL for the current season. Jackson Clark shares with us a comprehensive form guide to all of the weekend’s top end footy.
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