Bernard Whimpress considers the manic appeal and its impact.
SCG Test: Australia v India – The Gift
January 11, 2015 by 7 Comments
It was the ball that he wanted to hold, cupped in his palms, either through skill or happenstance. Or both. But the ball is hard, even if a batsman has hit it many times. Even if a bowler has hurled it into the pitch many times.
Galiwinku – An “Island Home” to Aussie Rules Footy
January 11, 2015 by 3 Comments
What community has the highest participation rate in Australian footy? Wesley Hull tells us that it is Elcho Island (famous for its musicians) off Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.
The Footy Almanac Podcast: Breakfast With the Goodfellas – 2015 Asian Cup Preview
January 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As the 2015 Asian Cup kicks off (pun intended) The Goodfellas – Vaughan ‘Dr Cruel’ Menlove and ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Baker grab a coffee or two and preview what should be some great soccer on offer for sports fans through January.
Almanac Summer Reading: The Accident at Tashi Lapso Pass
January 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Beginning tomorrow, we bring you Louise Currie’s enthralling recollection of a disastrous trek through Tashi Lapso, in Kathmandu.
A bunch of stuff about this summer’s cricket … kind of
January 11, 2015 by 7 Comments
Peter Zitterschlager with some advice for KFC ad makers, some advice for Mo Matthews, and a plug for his own fictional character Viv Tufnell. [If PZ feels the need to explain his own images, metaphors and similes, that’s up to him – Ed]
Asian Cup – Australia v Kuwait: Plane sailing at the game
January 10, 2015 by 5 Comments
Roy Hay’s sense of aerodynamics is put to the test at the Asian Cup opener as he enjoys a night as fan rather than any other of the many roles he has enjoyed in Australian soccer (football) over the past 40 years.
Kenny Whiffen Will Live Forever in Our Hearts.
January 10, 2015 by 8 Comments
Yvette Wroby gives thanks for the life of St Kilda Football Club stalwart Kenny Whiffen, who passed away earlier today. ‘Kenny Whiffen Will Live Forever In Our Hearts’ was first contributed by Yvette in May 2014 for Round nine and we submit it for your reading pleasure once again, as a tribute to a dearly loved and respected Sainter. Vale, Kenny.
SCG Test, Australia v India – Day Five: Until We Meet Again..
January 10, 2015 by 11 Comments
From the solemnity of Adelaide to the grind of the SCG, Citrus Bob Utber has been there for every step of the 2014-2015 Indian tour of Australia. In his final report on the Test series, Bob settles in for what promises to be an exciting final day.
SCG Test, Australia v India, Day 5: India hang on for a tense draw
January 10, 2015 by 1 Comment
Viraj Deshpande reflects on a tightly fought Day 5 at the SCG and how his India are only a bowler or two short of a good side.
SCG Test, Australia v India, Day 4: Australia lead by 348, enthralling finish on the cards at SCG
January 9, 2015 by 3 Comments
Viraj Deshpande sets the scene for what should be a thrilling conclusion to the SCG Test, with his wrap of day four.
SCG Test, Australia v India – Day Four: Yoshi’s Catch Up
January 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi’s take on day three and four from the SCG – conveniently packaged into one article for you. Job hunting and more Doctors appointments can’t keep Yoshi from following the action at Moore Park
SCG Test, Australia v India – Day Four: Wee Joe Burns Day
January 9, 2015 by 3 Comments
For Bob Utber, the SCG Test is all set for a thrilling final conclusion – if the competitors want to come to the party, that is. Meanwhile, there was plenty happening on a great fourth day as Bob’s latest report shows…
SCG Test, Australia v India – Day Three: A Retraction
January 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
Joe Moore eats humble pie and issues an apology to SPD Smith for earlier statements doubting his cricketing ability.
SCG Test, Australia v India – Day Three: Late wickets spoil India’s day after Kohli, Rahul tons
January 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
Viraj reports on a day of toil at the SCG.
SCG Test, Australia v India – Day Three: The Kohli Masterclass
January 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Day three at the SCG sees Bob Utber mixing it with former PM’s, searching for ‘The Richie’s’ and reveling in the beauty of a Virat Kohli masterclass with the willow.
The Top 10 Hawks Games of 2014
January 8, 2015 by 12 Comments
It’s been a big year for Hawks fans. Asking Rick Kane to nominate the best ten performances of his beloved Hawthorn in 2014 was a massive ask, but he appears to have done it. [Now with added KAPOW’s! – Ed]
SCG Test, Australia v India – Day Two: Good Blokes
January 8, 2015 by 20 Comments
Neither you nor I will ever be as good a bloke or sheila as those good blokes representing Australia – on the field and in the commentary box.
From Paradise To The Pinnacle Of Success
January 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Wesley Hull profiles four young men from the Torres Strait; Henry, Nathaniel, Leo and Josh – and the impact that football has had on their young lives.
SCG Test, Australia v India – Day Two: Slow Recovery and Finding Beauty of the Sport
January 8, 2015 by 4 Comments
Yoshi from Sapporo, Japan, reviews Day 2. He’s picking up the nuances of Test cricket quickly. And cricinfo.com.
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