Many questions to be answered. [Great photo of the Rev Dr Roger Ackland – Ed]
Super Bowl XLIX: The Time Has Come
February 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Justin Fris was one of the millions around the world glued to a television screen to watch Super Bowl XLIX. Justin presents the view from Gilligan’s Pub in Cairns.
Crio’s Q?
February 3, 2015 by 2 Comments
How do you like your celebrations? Quiet reflection and relief or party like it’s 1999? Crio reflects on how title and championship celebrations are covered in different sports, both here and abroad.
Paging Dr. Zachary Smith – ‘Oh the Pain. The Pain!’
February 3, 2015 by 3 Comments
Gregor Lewis ventures into some dangerous territory on Novak Djokovic’s form for requesting an injury time-out at crucial stages in big matches. Like Stephen Colbert, we think it, but Gregor says it.
History of St Kilda as Suburb and Footy Club and Footy in New Zealand
February 3, 2015 by 13 Comments
Yoshi treats us to an interesting short history of St Kilda; touching on both the suburb and the football club. Cricket, war and New Zealand all play a part in this rich history.
NTFL Round 16 Wrap-Up
February 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Jackson Clark wraps up Round 16 from the Top End. It’s an 18 game season in Darwin. Finals places are on the line.
Jenkin Footy Boots
February 2, 2015 by 4 Comments
Neil Anderson responds to Brett’s comment on first footy boots with some memories of the Jenkins.
Asian Cup: On supporting Iraqi football
February 2, 2015 by 3 Comments
Patrick Skene on the highs and lows of following Iraqi football.
Almanac Cricket – East Torrens v Adelaide: SACA West End One Day Semi-Final
February 2, 2015 by 1 Comment
Cricket lover – and very, very handy photographer – Peter Argent captures the anguish of Adelaide cricketer Phil Neate in a thrilling conclusion to the SACA One-Day cricket tournament semi final.
Little Local Larrikins – Part One: Meeting the Scot and the Beard
February 2, 2015 by 4 Comments
Another season of competition tennis gets under way for Sean Mortell on the hallowed en tout cas courts of Grace Valley Tennis Club in the first instalment of Little Local Larrikins.
Gracefully or Disgracefully?
February 2, 2015 by 1 Comment
Jared Newton beautifully poses the conundrum of any footballer approaching The End. What is the best way to retire?
The Asian Cup and Australia’s Future
February 1, 2015 by 6 Comments
The Socceroos are now the undisputed Kings of Asian football. It’s time, argues Roy Hay, to focus on winning the ultimate prize in world football: “We have a long way to go, but last night’s triumph is not the end, it is just the beginning…”
Yoshi’s Supporting Message to Andy Murray
February 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi throws his support behind A Murray for tonight’s final of the Australian Open, and opens a great line of questioning regarding the role of gender in sport (or any field of expert endeavour). Of course, referencing his St Kilda Football Club.
Aussie Rules Commentary Terms (or how to explain AFL terminology to non-Australians)
February 1, 2015 by 10 Comments
Know of a loved one or friend new to the game who’ll need some help understanding modern football commentary? Damian Gibson is here to help.
Asian Cup 2015: Australia is the Champion of Asia at Football
February 1, 2015 by 3 Comments
Roy Hay summarises 120 minutes of joy, despair and then joy again. The Socceroos are now the champions of Asia. A feat that should not be underestimated.
Andy Murray – Zen and the art of racquet maintenance
February 1, 2015 by 5 Comments
Dave Brown reflects on the mental side of tennis and how Andy Murray stacks up for tonight’s Australian Open final.
Asian Cup Final: Australia won, because that’s what Australians do
February 1, 2015 by 11 Comments
Tom Riordan relives all the excitement of a nerve-shattering, breath-taking Asian Cup Final – with Ange and the new generation triumphing in a pulsating 120 minutes.
Asian Cup 2015: The Final
January 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A last minute, fingers-crossed update from Roy Hay as kick-off in the 2015 Asian Cup final looms
The First Ever Almanac Psychological Profile and Questionnaire: 100 Quick Questions (No fence sitting allowed)
“Take a seat on ze couch pliss. Dr Curtain vil be vis you shortly… “[really liking this one! – Ed]