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.
Boxing: A FTA Network Televised Comeback?
January 15, 2015 by 1 Comment
Boxing is returning to free-to-air television in the United States. Is promoter/manager Al Haymon Boxing’s Dark Lord, or someone to be thanked? Gregor Lewis gives us the lowdown.
Crio’s Racing: Autumn Whispers
January 14, 2015 by 20 Comments
Crio reckons the good autumn horses are starting to creep back and liven up the racing scene. Tips and winners welcomed.
Asian Cup: Uzbekistan v China preview
January 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Internationalist Patrick Skene previews tonight’s match.
The Accident At Tashi Lapso Pass, Part Three: Rescue In A Doko
January 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In part two Lakpa Sherpa and his team desperately began to improvise a way to get Louise off the Ngole glacier. In part three, Louise recalls some of the most harrowing moments of her ordeal.
Baked Beans in the Garden of Eden
January 14, 2015 by 4 Comments
With the Aussies recording a comprehensive series win in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Fitzroy Pete travels back in time to Australia’s disastrous tour to the sub-continent in 1998, when India ruled supreme, and preferring baked beans over local cuisine turned out to be a P.R nightmare for SK Warne.
My Options on Media
January 14, 2015 by 18 Comments
Yoshi pushes back off the sightscreen, charges in and unleashes a bumper at the media.
Call For Writers: The 2015 Australian Open Tennis
January 14, 2015 by 8 Comments
The 2015 Australian Open tennis Grand Slam begins on Monday, January 19th. As Stanislav Wawrinka gets set to defend his 2014 Mens singles crown and Serena Williams chases her sixth Womens singles title, we want your tennis contributions!
Lajamanu Footy – “The Lifeblood of the Community”
January 14, 2015 by 2 Comments
Wesley Hull paints a picture of the great game in the Lajamanu community and the impact it has had on everyone involved – especially a whitefella from Tasmania.
The past is another country: A change is gonna come. (Who said that?)
January 14, 2015 by 6 Comments
Sean Curtain’s trusty Blackberry carked it. It got him thinking about change. And Spidercam.
The Royal Oak’s Big Day Out
January 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Glen and his fellow tipplers from the Royal Oak saddle up (pun intended) for a day at the time-honoured Werribee Cup. Was it the outhouse or the penthouse by day’s end for investors?
My 12 Favourite Songs of 2014
January 13, 2015 by 6 Comments
Rick Kane takes the time to list his 12 best songs of 2014. Note: Lots of country AND some western.
The Accident at Tashi Lapso Pass, Part Two: Stranded in Ngloe
January 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
Part two of The Accident at Tashi Lapso Pass. With her leg seriously broken, Louise, Lakpa Sherpa and Nima attempt to find a way off the Ngole glacier to safety.
Crio’s Question: Is T20 good for the game?
January 12, 2015 by 15 Comments
Crio has spotted a truism developing and throws us this one to consider. Is T20 really good for the game?
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