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
Breakfast With the Goodfellas: Asian Cup, Australian Open tennis and Super Bowl XLIX Previews Episode
January 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As a huge weekend of sport gets underway, Dr Cruel and Stone Cold Steve Baker get together for a bite of brekky at Mileto’s in Windsor and chat about the Asian Cup final between the Socceroos and South Korea, the Australian Open finals and Monday morning’s Super Bowl.
Adrian Quist
January 31, 2015 by 5 Comments
Adrian Quist made a significant contribution to Australian life.
Kyrgios and The Cod
January 30, 2015 by 10 Comments
Dips O’Donnell meditates on the crumbling facades of old houses and ageing tennis champions.
Crio’s Racing: Wet Weekend
January 30, 2015 by 10 Comments
The unusually wet summer on the eastern seaboard has put a dampener on early autumn carnival preparations, but Crio reckons there are some good ones Slipper prospects going around at Rosehill. Tips welcomed from Kyneton to Kembla Grange.
Almanac Weekend Reading
January 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Another great weekend of elite-level international sporting events and some great reading to get you in the mood for the contest,
Asian Cup 2015: The Story You Didn’t See
January 30, 2015 by 3 Comments
From Soccer blog ‘Shoot Farken’: A brilliant and thought-provoking piece on the media narrative surrounding the Asian Cup, which has been in marked contrast to the Australian Open tennis coverage.
Almanac Soccer: 2015 Asian Cup Final Get-Together at The Imperial Hotel (NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE!)
January 30, 2015 by 3 Comments
Come and watch the Socceroos (hopefully) collect some silverware in Saturday night’s Asian Cup Final at the Imperial Hotel – Almanac style!
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]