Paddy Grindlay calls it with his report on Day 4 from Abu Dhabi. He’s not “going all doomsday,” but some series stats read like a one-sided Under 14 cricket comp.
Life and football: John Harms at Ainslie
November 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
David Fordyce takes us to an Ainslie Football Club function, August 2014, Canberra. The speaker: John Harms. The subject: connections between life and football. Take it away David…
Second Test, Pakistan v Australia (Abu Dhabi) – Day 4: Broken
November 3, 2014 by 13 Comments
David Wilson took the time and interest to review Australia’s “efforts” on Day 4 of the Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. Much more interest than the players really.
A Melbourne Cup Preview – before I Sign Off!
November 3, 2014 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli offers a comprehensive preview of the Melbourne Cup, with the Oaks and a couple of other big races thrown in for free.
Brio’s Racing: Cup Confidence Building
November 2, 2014 by 26 Comments
Tony ‘Budge’ Riordan steps into big family shoes (Brio, Crio and Trio? – Ed.) to sort out the Cup winner and preview the quaddy for Flemington on Tuesday. We need “more tips than a can of asparagus” (Copyright – J Styring) for Cup day. Keep ’em coming.
Raiders of the (Lost) Cup
November 2, 2014 by 7 Comments
Overseas raiders have flocked to Melbourne for Cup week from all parts – Japan, England, Germany – and even our intrepid Tasmanian racing correspondent Daryl Sharpen. He ventured out to trackwork at Werribee to assess the quality of the raiders, the touts and the egg and bacon rolls.
Second Test, Pakistan v Australia (Abu Dhabi) – Day 3: Generation X Factor?
November 2, 2014 by 6 Comments
Joe Moore is scratching is head over the selection of this Australian team. X-factor? Technique? Temperament?
Second Test, Pakistan v Australia (Abu Dhabi) – Day 3: Who saw this coming?
November 2, 2014 by 4 Comments
After another trying day, Smokie asks what is wrong with our batsmen showing patience?
Cycling in Sapporo, Japan
November 2, 2014 by 4 Comments
Yoshi Imagawa reveals a man of many talents and interests, with his experiences of cycling around Sapporo in Japan (summer months only).
Second Test, Pakistan v Australia (Abu Dhabi) – Day 2: Recent commentary from Lou (and the emails keep coming)
November 1, 2014 by 2 Comments
Lou is not happy with the Australian skipper.
Second Test, Pakistan v Australia (Abu Dhabi) – Day 2: Younis Piles on the Aussie Pain
November 1, 2014 by 7 Comments
Raj reports on a difficult Day 2 as Younis (Younus?) Khan again puts on a clinic of slow pitch batting and concentration. Where are the wrist-spinners?
Crio’s Racing: Derby or Darby Day?
November 1, 2014 by 43 Comments
Crio’s thoughts on Derby Day, and the thoughts of the other Almanac desperates dotted around this great land. Give us your tips. And a running commentary of your day on the punt.
Horses for Courses – Your Form Guide to the Asian Century
November 1, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Airport Economist, Tim Harcourt, is thinking like a punting analyst. Here he presents the field of Asian trade markets and their form. [Playful – Ed]
Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch at the Waterside – Latecomers Welcome!
October 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
We’re moving upstairs at the Waterside for Monday’s lunch, which means there is now plenty of room for those yet to commit. We’d love you to come along. Click through for more info and to RSVP.
Second Test, Pakistan v Australia (Abu Dhabi) – Day 1: Younis, Younis, Younus?
October 31, 2014 by 16 Comments
Luke Reynolds tells the story of Sheikh Zayed Stadium (“more Football Park than Adelaide Oval”) on Day 1. Ideas and attempts were many, but so were Pakistan’s runs.
Second Test, Pakistan v Australia (Abu Dhabi) – Day 1: Same old, same old
October 31, 2014 by 24 Comments
Rulebook reports on a bleak Day 1 from Abu Dhabi (and takes the chance to get a few things off his chest).
It’s Only the Beginning – Derby Day Preview
October 30, 2014 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli analyses the card at Flemington for Derby Day. There is a winner in every race, and Sal helps you find it.
Racing: Mad Dog Morgan, Lord Lucan, Jack Styring … it’s a great cast at Hanging Rock
October 30, 2014 by 5 Comments
P. Flynn on Jack Styring and the Hanging Rock Cup.
Footy Almanac Snippet II: A report which starts at Brunswick Street Oval
October 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Another morsel from The Footy Almanac 2014
Loneliness of the Long Distance Cricket Umpire
October 30, 2014 by 3 Comments
John Gascoigne debuts with a ripper yarn about the dramas, oddities and nuances of local cricket told from a unique perspective. He’s been an umpire for 25 years – so he’s seen it all (hearing it all was a different matter).
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