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]
It Used to Move
January 16, 2015 by 10 Comments
Matt Watson remembers when cricket pitches had grass and the ball used to move and seam and spin. Has cricket become a batsman’s game or a 5 day promoter’s benefit?
Mount Isa Footy – Mining For Aussie Rules Talent
January 16, 2015 by 1 Comment
It is quite likely that the last thing on the mind of John Campbell Miles – as he hopefully kicked rocks along the bed of the Leichhardt River back in 1923 looking for gold or other treasures – was that 90 years later, Australian Rules footballers would be kicking goals of their own near that [Read more]
The Accident at Tashi Lapso Pass, Part Five: The Distant Thudding
January 16, 2015 by 3 Comments
In part five of The Accident at Tashi Lapsa Pass, the team finally get a change of luck.
A Not-so Hare-Brained Idea for an Aussie Rules World Cup (or is it?)
January 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
Inspired by the Asian Cup and last year’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Peter Zitterschlager throws down the gauntlet and delivers his manifesto for an Australian rules World Cup.
The Accident at Tashi Lapso Pass, Part Four: Thangbo
January 15, 2015 by 1 Comment
With badly broken tibia and fibula bones, Louise Currie, Lakpa and Uttum are currently 0-2 in the ‘luck’ stakes. First, no mobile phone coverage and in part three, no helicopter for an air-evacuation and urgently needed medical treatment. In part four, Plan B turns out to be every bit as treacherous as getting off the [Read more]
Pray for the Patriots
January 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
The spiralling ball that signals gridiron gives a teenager a thrill on a summer Sunday morning. 14 year old Sean Mortell reports on a fantastic game of NFL from his beloved New England Patriots is laden with emotion.
2015 Asian Cup: Saudis Recover to Crush Koreans
January 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay was at the Swan St stadium last night to see history in the making when North Korea meet Saudi Arabia in their Group B clash.
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