In the wake of the Phillip Hughes tragedy, Gideon Haigh raised some interesting points about technique and asks if we’ve become too complacent when it comes to batting safety.
Crio’s Q? The Five
December 2, 2014 by 5 Comments
The Declared Five: After Jordan Speith cleaned up in style in the 2014 Australian Golf Open, Crio ponders aloud who’ll be the top five golfers for the Australian leg of the OneAsia tour, while challenging you to declare your all-time five best golfers.
Brisbane launch of The Footy Almanac 2014 is on tonight (Wednesday Dec 3)
December 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Brisbane launch of The Footy Almanac 2014 is definitely on at the Pineapple Hotel this Wednesday.
NTFL Wrap-Up Round Nine
December 1, 2014 by 1 Comment
Jackson Clark with the Top End Footy News – a draw, a couple of thrashings and a momentous win for a young team on the rise.
July 2005: It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
December 1, 2014 by 6 Comments
Mickey Randall takes us back to the London Underground suicide bombings of 2005 – the horror, the agony, the fear, the sadness… and finally the feeling that life would find a way to continue.
[i]If you believe…[/i]
57 Mt Pleasant Street (part 2)
December 1, 2014 by 2 Comments
BJ has Stan cast his eyes over the week just gone. “What does it all mean, Stan?”
The game has changed
November 30, 2014 by 5 Comments
Paddy Grindlay tells of stepping onto the cricket field again with the Woodend Under 14s. The first outing since P. Hughes’ death last week. Life goes on, cricket goes on, but something has changed.
Memorial: a suggestion from writer Jim Young
November 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
Jim Young, author of Any Old Eleven, and long-time friend of the Almanac, has a suggestion for the First Test in Brisbane.
Welcome Message to New Saints
November 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
Yoshi Imagawa has been reading the (green?) tea leaves and predicts bright futures for his Saints new draft picks.
AFL Draft – Not Meant to Be
November 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
Mick Jeffrey journeyed down from North Queensland for the AFL Draft on the Gold Coast. His progress only interrupted by bookings disasters, hail storms and midget draftees (such is the lot of Bulldogs loyalists – Ed.)
Sport, Team and Memory
November 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
In thinking about the tragic death of Phil Hughes, Brutas Mudcake reminds us of the significance of sport, team and memory.
The Draft: A brief note for Yvette and other passionate Sainters
November 28, 2014 by 4 Comments
As I live in Qld and more than likely do not know the intimate details as much as you do about the Saints (although have followed for over 50 years), do you not think that a couple of good or maybe up and coming defenders might have helped our cause. Have no problems with our [Read more]
Phil Hughes
November 28, 2014 by 9 Comments
Callum O’Connor on how Phil Hughes’ tragic death has impacted the local cricketer.
Shock losses never leave us
November 28, 2014 by 8 Comments
Jeff Dowsing on the passing of Phillip Hughes and death in sport.
The Support Needed by Footballers and the Expectations on Coaches
November 28, 2014 by 2 Comments
Yoshi offers some thoughts on player development and support…and that of coaches also.
Crio’s Racing: Miracles do Happen
November 27, 2014 by 6 Comments
It is the run-up to Christmas, but Crio is stil talking racing. This week he will be at Woolamai for the “picnics”. And there is also harness racing on, too, if you are so inclined.
First Contact – Part 2: A lesson in dehumanisation.
November 27, 2014 by 2 Comments
Arabella Douglas watched the second part of First Contact. This is her response. [Another powerfully instructive piece – Ed]
Inside the closed head injury
November 27, 2014 by 29 Comments
The serious head injury to cricketer Phil Hughes has shocked everyone and sparked a range of responses. David Wilson has previously shared his experience with serious head injury in a car accident (he counts his recovery as the “luckiest of the lucky”) and offers some personal, clinical and philosophical insights into the journey.
Captaining AFL Clubs
November 27, 2014 by 2 Comments
Yoshi (from Japan) looks at the recent movements of players and the decisions clubs have made in naming their captains.
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