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?
Second Test, Pakistan v Australia (Abu Dhabi) – Day 2: Younis Piles on the Aussie Pain
November 1, 2014 by 7 Comments
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).
A couple of snippets from The Footy Almanac 2014
October 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
Late nights are made easier for The Footy Almanac 2014 editors by some very fine writing, as John Harms explains.
My Excitements of St Kilda’s Anzac Day Clash in 2015
October 29, 2014 by 7 Comments
Yoshi has had his wish granted with his Saints playing Carlton next Anzac Day in Wellington. He wants to get back to New Zealand for the game.
Simplifying Football
October 29, 2014 by 10 Comments
Ben Rutten has inspired this piece because Old Dog loves backmen. He loves watching backmen. He hates how they’re ignored when votes are awarded. He doesn’t like how stats rule – and he points out a ripper stat about the Swans premiership back line
A Tale of Three Cities – From St Kilda to Kings Cross (via Gepps Cross)
October 29, 2014 by 30 Comments
Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt reviews the comparative attractions of Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Nominate your icons and cast your votes.
American Football: A visiting Australian sees the Denver Broncos
October 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Tony McLeod is studying in Colorado. He is following the Broncos and the University of Colorado.
Lou on swing bowling
October 28, 2014 by 2 Comments
Lou on swing bowling. Has Boof been reading? Boof has gone to town on missing straight ones today.
Walking through a Tiger Wonderland
October 28, 2014 by 4 Comments
John Green takes us on a walking tour down memory lane in Tigerland, and lets us know that he and a mate have developed a downloadable map to guide your journey to Tiger shrines like Jack Dyer’s old school and St Ignatius’ premiership bells on Richmond Hill.
Calling all cricket thinkers: Second Test writers step up
October 28, 2014 by 10 Comments
E.Regnans has a call to arms for Australian cricket followers. Nominate to write a match report on one day’s play in the Second Test against Pakistan starting Thursday. Lou – are you up for it? Your Almanac need you.
Crio’s Question: Racing Aphorisms – True or False?
October 27, 2014 by 15 Comments
Crio considers the endless pithy advice that pervades racing circles. “Never bet odds on and never run up stairs” as Ken Howard implored. True or false? Give us your racecourse wisdom for carnival week.
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