As the Australians lick their wounds and prepare for the Second test against Pakistan, who look hungry, Lou reckons you can’t change 20 years of false learning in two days.
Seasons in the Sun (Part 4): Slogging, slagging and sledging
October 27, 2014 by 5 Comments
Calllum O’Connor continues the season of the Lower Plenty 3rd XI with a bit of niggle helping the team get home for a win on the weekend.
NTFL Wrap-Up: Round 4
October 27, 2014 by 3 Comments
Brilliant young talent is on display in Darwin as Jackson Clark reviews the Round 4 clashes in the NTFL.
Sydney, don’t think
October 27, 2014 by 9 Comments
Matt Watson consults a leading sports psychologist to explore the mental side of Hawthorn’s domination and Sydney’s capitulation in the 2014 AFL Grand Final.
First Test, Pakistan v Australia (Dubai) – Day 5: Adrift, disoriented
October 27, 2014 by 7 Comments
E.Regnans fifth day meditation on fortune, chance, patience, technique and all the other vagaries of Test Cricket in the desert.
Russell Jackson: Every domestic one-day uniform ever
October 26, 2014 by 1 Comment
For those old enough to know better. A link to Russell Jackson’s brilliant ‘Wasted Afternoons’ blog with all the coloured uniforms in domestic one-day cricket. Read it and go and clean out your wardrobe (including the one in the garage).
Every team needs their own ‘Wheels’
October 26, 2014 by 20 Comments
The story of “Wheels” and the impact he had on a local footy club. [Funny – Ed]
First Test – Pakistan v Australia: And how do you play spin bowling?
October 26, 2014 by 6 Comments
We thought Lou might go hard. Here he starts with some views on the art of batting, the art of bowling, and on the organisation of the summer fixture. Just a few to kick him off.
Johnny Warren 10 Years On
October 26, 2014 by 1 Comment
Vaughan Menlove celebrates the life and contribution of Johnny Warren to the development of the World Game in Australia, on the 10th anniversary of Johnny’s passing.
Introducing Lou (a reluctant cricket correspondent)
October 26, 2014 by 10 Comments
Introducing Lou who has recently discovered the Almanac and, having thought about it for a while, has decided to become a contributor.
A Fly in the Pool
October 26, 2014 by 21 Comments
A moving piece from Dips O’Donnell about triumph and struggle and his daughter Kate.
About St Kilda’s Trades and My Hope to the Future for the Saints
October 25, 2014 by 15 Comments
Yoshi Imagawa takes issue with his Saints’ trade decisions and wonders about the influence of Chris Pelchen on the club’s recent direction.
Crio’s Racing: the double album
October 24, 2014 by 27 Comments
Crio points out the pitfalls of the double album. Then he discusses the Friday-Saturday double meeting at The Valley. Lots of races: but how many of them are any good? The Manikato and the Cox Plate certainly are.
The time-honoured Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch featuring Greg Carpenter and Robbie Griffiths
October 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s a cracking afternoon. Down tools and come along. Bring your friends. Book now.
Cricket and the Country Member
October 24, 2014 by 14 Comments
Mickey Randall reminisces about the times, names and places of growing up with cricket as a constant summer companion.
Sal’s Valley View
October 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sal take his customary look at this week’s racing. Seems he has been around the mark, and his arguments makes sense again.
Gough Whitlam’s foreign policy was his true economic legacy
October 23, 2014 by 9 Comments
Tim Harcourt on Gough Whitlam and his foreign policy. [Nice intersection of the personal and the academic from Tim -Ed]
First Test, Pakistan v Australia (Dubai) – Day 1: Daal biryani
October 23, 2014 by 10 Comments
E. Regnans conversational report on Day1 of the First Test.
Manly Movember is upon us (soon!)
October 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dear readers, with November… sorry I mean Movember on its way I thought it was a good time to start spreading some awareness. Plus, what girl doesn’t love a man with a mo? – Danni
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