Ever had a bad feeling or a bad omen that came true about your team or your selection? Crio asks about the portents of doom for your boys or the (un)faithful steed?
The Importance of Sportspeople Being Well
February 16, 2015 by 11 Comments
Yoshi opens up about his experiences with depression and anxiety in light of reading about Ryan Griffen’s struggles at the Whitten Oval in season 2014.
2015 ICC World Cup: Ireland v West Indies – Nelson (Haaa Haaa!)
February 16, 2015 by 4 Comments
The worst-case scenario for West Indian cricket became a reality earlier today when they were defeated by Ireland in Nelson, New Zealand. Having being bitten by the Test cricket bug, Yoshi delves into the limited overs form of the game. Bemusement abounds for someone from a baseball background.
Sapporo Snow Festival – Part Two: Odori Park Venue
February 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
While Australia is on the tail end of another summer, our favourite Japanese correspondent, Yoshi Imagawa shares with us some more highlights from the Sapporo Ice Festival [the Star Wars themed sculpture is amazing! I loved it. – Ed]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life; Season 2015 Preview: Defence and Midfield
February 16, 2015 by 1 Comment
Cameron Hooke can smell the linament oil from the nation’s capitol. As the NAB Challenge draws ever nearer, Cam continues his look at the Magpies prospects for season 2015. This week; the leadership group, defence and the midfield.
Almanac Music: Let’s straighten up this crap music discussion on namby-pamby derivative bull sh!t tunes
February 16, 2015 by 11 Comments
My heart is so swollen I’m overcome. I’d forgotten how much I missed Queensland. This is yet another piece which demonstrates the Almanac is an international site (are you with me on the six nations?). Last year we had a real Crow-eater theme for a while – which added much to the conversation. Now Archie waves the flag from the Deep North with his eight greats of music featuring such greats as Hey Hey We’re the Broncos from The Ipswich Connection. [Absolute cracker – JTH]
ICC World Cup 2015 – India v Pakistan: Kohli as ever (of course, of course)
February 16, 2015 by 5 Comments
E Regnans with cricket, philosophy and the way the bouncy Adelaide Oval has become an Indian homeground. Fate, chaos and good bounce. [Creative – Ed]
ICC World Cup 2015 – Australia v England: a Herschellean drop
February 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell shares his ‘edge-of-your-seat’ day, taking in precipitation, a trip to the ‘G with his Dad, and an enormous crowd. [Great reflections from what sounds like a terrific seat].
Hit in the box
February 15, 2015 by 7 Comments
And Matty Q thought Hawkeye was a TV surgeon with a Groucho Marx complex?
ICC World Cup 2015 – India v Pakistan: Cultural difference (classic!)
February 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
James Lang behind the stands at the Adelaide Oval right now – India v Pakistan. Full house!
ICC World Cup 2015 – Day 1: Co-hosts on fire
February 15, 2015 by 4 Comments
Luke Reynolds takes us around the grounds for Day 1 of the ICC World Cup. Catch up with action from the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Hagley Park Christchurch, and the Pomborneit Recreation Reserve. A grand day for the home teams.
Rugby – Super 15: It’s going to be a long season for the Reds
February 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Archie dissects the Reds shocking loss in their opener against the Brumbies and puts it in the context of the sort of decision-making which has characterised Queensland sport in recent years. [Archie is not happy – Ed]
2015 ICC World Cup : Call For Writers
February 14, 2015 by 2 Comments
The 2015 ICC World Cup is underway. Calling all writers and cricket lovers and prospective story-tellers, get on board. All welcome.
The Goodfellas Footy Almanac World Game Podcast – February 14th
February 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s St Valentines Day and The Goodfellas get together for some breakfast and their (ahem) unique insights into love and relationships… Oh! And some soccer, AFL and the ICC World Cup.
Yawn! The Essendon saga: a way out?
February 14, 2015 by 12 Comments
Don De Lene calls for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission on the Essendon saga. He explains how it might work. [Might flush the whole system out – Ed]
Almanac Weekend Reading : 13-15 February
February 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
Put your feet up and get into some compelling, thought-provoking and entertaining reads from around the sporting world.
Real Neale
February 13, 2015 by 6 Comments
Beaut memoir by Mark Branagan, a graduate of The Football Nursery, Assumption College, paying tribute to Neale Daniher.
Admiring 10-Year Captain Nick Riewoldt
February 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
Yoshi pays tribute to the Saints skipper.
How much does TV commentary matter anyway?
Hate BT? Despise Little Jimmy Brayshaw? Jeff Dowsing advises you to get over it as the business model that rules sport and television (same thing? – Ed) is not likely to bring back John Arlott and Tony Charlton.