The 2015 Asian Cup has caused Crio to delve into that morally ambiguous place where sport and politics often collide
The Accident at Tashi Lapsa Pass – Part Seven: “Ready to Go?”
January 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s finally time for the medi-vac Helicopter to fly Louise and her rescue team back down the mountain and to hospital in Kathmandu.
Skiing Reports – Sainters and Friends in Rusutsu, Hokkaido, Japan
January 20, 2015 by 4 Comments
Yoshi’s adventures continue, this time with a weekend getaway to Rusutsu ski resort with some Aussie mates.
NTFL ROUND 14 WRAP-UP
January 20, 2015 by 1 Comment
The weekend just passed was round 14 in the NTFL season. St Mary’s extended their lead over the competition with a comprehensive defeat of Palmerston. Jackson Clark has more…
Asian Cup – Uzbekistan 3 Saudi Arabia 1: Uzbeks make the quarters
January 19, 2015 by 2 Comments
Uzbekistan qualified for a Melbourne quarter final with a win against Saudi Arabia.
The Nick Davis scale: Packers edition
January 19, 2015 by 6 Comments
Plenty of “Kearsing” from Kyle Pollard as he watches his Green Bay Packers, while comparing them to his Geelong Cats. Both are troubled by Hawks.
The Accident at Tashi Lapsa Pass – Part Six: Heroes
January 19, 2015 by 2 Comments
Louise returns with part six of The Accident at Tashi Lapsa Pass. The medivac helicopter approaches…
Top 15 VFL/AFL Full-Forwards of the Last 40 years: 1975-2014
January 19, 2015 by 34 Comments
Controversial, fearless, well-informed and exhaustive. Philip Mendes and Lucas Lewit-Mendes list their greatest full-forwards of the ‘modern’ VFL/AFL era.
Paris: Je Suis un Rock Star
January 19, 2015 by 12 Comments
Mickey Randall’s European holiday continues. “Returning to Europe, but with the boys, is to visit the continent afresh, and see everything as if for the first time.” Warning: may create an insatiable desire to travel Europe by train.
Groote Eylandt Football – Brave New Worlds
January 19, 2015 by 1 Comment
The latest addition to Wesley Hull’s profile of footy in the top end. Today; Groote Eylandt.
Does the concept of the Test tour serve cricket’s best interests?
January 18, 2015 by 10 Comments
Peter Zitterschlager says it’s time to end anachronistic Test cricket tours and replace them with a World Cricket League.
Asian Cup – Australia 0 South Korea 1: Australia falls to South Koreans in Brisbane
January 18, 2015 by 2 Comments
Roy Hay knows there are many reasons for following a sport, a tournament, a season and they aren’t all soccer. Our tourist is catching up with family and friends as he covers the Asian Cup. Last night he saw the frustrated Australians thwarted by the strong Koreans.
Prime Minister’s XI match not all hit and giggle
January 17, 2015 by 5 Comments
Ian Bell and Glenn Maxwell might have smashed the ball through the Manuka skies, but the carnival of the Prime Minister’s match also had a very serious side.
A number of people have mentioned Brydon Coverdale’s fine piece from Cricinfo to me. It’s the story of PTSD among those who have seen active military service. Here it is.
Worlds of Football III Conference 20-22 January at Vic Uni
January 17, 2015 by 1 Comment
This conference may be of interest to readers.
Local English soccer: Wealdstone v Hemel Hempstead
January 17, 2015 by 4 Comments
Mickey Randall went to the soccer in North London.
Asian Cup – Iraq 0 Japan 1: Blue Samurai scrape home against Iraq in humid Brisbane
January 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay is on tour, meeting people, discovering new places and bus routes, and all in the name of football research. [What a life Roy – JTH]
What Made Yoshi Play Tennis and the Story of His Playing Days
January 16, 2015 by 7 Comments
It’s love-all on the tennis court of our hearts. Why do men do anything? For love, that’s what. A sucker for the ladies in tennis gear, Yoshi picked up a racquet and found a different kind of love.
Munich: Ferret Club is Cancelled
January 16, 2015 by 5 Comments
Mickey Randall introduces his sons to the joys of a ‘white Christmas’ – German style
A last goodbye, for a Tiger
January 16, 2015 by 5 Comments
Dugald Jellie went to the funeral of Tiger fan Carolyn Gaunt. Here is his story.
[Dugald is a very talented writer with a tremendous respect and affection for people. He has a keen ear and eye and a lovely sense of perspective on things – even if he is Tiger-mad. His stories are published on his website tigertigerburningbright.com.au which has a strong Tiger following. This year he will also be publishing stories here at the Almanac. So it’s a big welcome from me – JTH]
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