Some thoughts from Rob Bath in his debut year as co-editor of The Footy Almanac. [Celebrating the originality, diversity and good fun of The Footy Almanac – Ed]
Do We Go For Three?
December 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
ILuvHawkThugs shares with us the simple reasoning behind the choice of Lewis for his son’s name “…Omen disguised as superstition, parading as luck, in an act of folly.”
How Writing Has Been Improving Me
December 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
The best writing is when it comes from the heart. Yoshi Imagawa’s latest post tells how immersing himself in footy culture is doing wonders for his confidence and research skills.
The Knacker Flag 2014
December 10, 2014 by 24 Comments
Peter Baulderstone surveys the 2014 Knacker writing season. What team of writers came out on top for the (time honoured) Knacker Premiership flag? What does our writing say about our club? And how does our team shape our writing?
Adelaide Test, Australia v India – Day One: The Simplicity of David Warner.
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Dave Warner has dealt with the slings and arrows of life in the cricketing spotlight, and his game is better for it, writes Andrew Starkie
Adelaide Test, Australia v India – Day One: Tributes
December 10, 2014 by 8 Comments
There’s light at the end of a very dark tunnel for cricket lover Luke Reynolds
Adelaide Test, Australia v India – Day One: The Emotion of Cricket
December 9, 2014 by 5 Comments
All of the emotions were on display on Day 1, writes Jill Scanlon. What’s your view on nightwatchmen?
Adelaide Test, Australia v India – Day One: Warner Reigns Supreme
December 9, 2014 by 2 Comments
“Warner Reigns Supreme” says Bob Utber – all round sporting tragic – with more miles on the clock between Mildura, Melbourne and Adelaide than TNT Transport. “No dark clothes here, it was the day for creams”.
Adelaide Test, Australia v India – Day One: Ride on
December 9, 2014 by 10 Comments
E.regnans is taken by Clarrie Grimmett to the ride. It is Test match morning in Adelaide and it is time to ride on. Ride on. “…and DA Warner is galloping now not under the swarming sky but amidst it and a part of it…”
Developing Story on Sports and Tourism
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Yoshi Imagawa-san takes us on a tour through the Sapporo Youth Science Museum. His verdict? Read on…
NTFL Wrap-Up : Round 10
December 9, 2014 by 1 Comment
A full wrap-up of all the round 10 action in Top-End football with Jackson Clark
The Changed Face of Cricket and the Wisdom of Insecurity
December 9, 2014 by 2 Comments
As the First Test between Australian and India gets set to start, Anthony James ponders the ramifications of Phil Hughes’ death on the future of the game.
Now I Know… Cricket Positions for Nannas and A Few Thoughts
December 9, 2014 by 3 Comments
Yvette Wroby makes a commitment to better understand Cricket, and, like everyone else who loves the game, Phillip Hughes will be foremost in her mind today.
Seasons in the Sun (Part Nine): “Survivor Bowling”
December 8, 2014 by 1 Comment
Defending a huge 4/351, Lower Plenty Thirds could experiment in the field. Callum O’Connor tells of ‘Survivor: Bowling,’ a reality-TV-style bowl-off. “…Some men are born great. Others bowl slow-slow mediums and have hat tricks thrust upon them…”
Crio’s Question: Memorable Indian performances?
December 8, 2014 by 3 Comments
Another Australia v India series is upon us. Crio prods your memory bank with tales of 2003/04, Adelaide, Dravid and Agarkar. Which Indian performances stand out for you?
Adelaide Almanac function on Dec 11 at the traditional venue
December 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Adelaide launch of The Footy Almanac 2014 will definitely go ahead on Dec 11 but is now 7 for 7.30pm. At the traditional venue.
Calling for contributions: Adelaide Test
December 8, 2014 by 23 Comments
And so Test cricket is set to commence. E.Regnans summons all Almanackers to do their duty for Phil and country, and nominate for reporting on a day’s play in Adelaide. Multiple nominations for each day welcomed – more viewpoints stimulate debate.
Saints High Performance Camp in Queenstown, New Zealand
December 8, 2014 by 4 Comments
Yoshi Imagawa’s itch for all things St Kilda received some scratching on the weekend. Channel 7’s Tom Browne filed a series of reports on the Sainters’ pre-season work in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Why Exporters Believe In Santa Claus…
December 8, 2014 by 7 Comments
Friend of the Almanac Tim Harcourt drops by with a slightly new economic take on Christmas.
The Roy Boys: a short history
December 8, 2014 by 9 Comments
John Harms is called down to his local ground by some students from Salesian College to tell a few stories of the club and its magnificent oval.
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