David Stiff looks at the young draftees and where they’re at and considers the place of bastardry, larrikinism and supremely talented dickheadness in sport (and other fields of endeavour). [Thought-provoking as always – JTH]
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Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 11: Drafting bastards but dodging dickheads
November 30, 2018 by 3 Comments
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 10: Your frame as the game
November 23, 2018 by 3 Comments
Perspective is very important and, as David Stiff argues, framing perspective has significant benefits. And all this affirmed when tackling the Grand Canyon. [Sage advice for all, but especially those working on major writing projects – JTH]
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 9: The place of the sauce in high-performance sport
November 3, 2018 by 5 Comments
David Stiff analyses Craig Dodson’s career-best innings and in doing so helps entrench the place of a night on the sauce in heightened performance. [Love it – JTH]
Plenty of practice and empty heads- Part 8: 8…2%ers
October 26, 2018 by 3 Comments
The small acts in sport, the so called 1%ers, don’t often make the highlights package but highlight packages cannot exist without them. David Stiff discusses the importance of these acts as he continues his excellent series of articles related to the psychology of the development and implementation of skills in sports.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 7: Intuition in sport
October 25, 2018 by 14 Comments
To David Stiff, intuition is the evaluation of voluminous data points that lead to a resolution or course of action within the field of play. He examines the issue in this excellent article.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 6: Winning the race to lose.
October 10, 2018 by 5 Comments
David stiff looks at some ways to win and applies his thesis to the 2018 AFL Grand Final which he says was a one for the ages.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 5: Zen magpies and the game as a fail state.
September 28, 2018 by 2 Comments
David Stiff considers the fail state which may have a place in the 2018 AFL Grand Final.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 3: Simplicity and a secure base.
September 18, 2018 by 1 Comment
David Stiff addresses the notion of simplicity in establishing a secure base by which athletes can map and explore their craft. He also challenges the value of statistics generally and their role in that secure base.
Almanac Sports Science: Acquisition and application of sporting skills
September 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Read former NFL All Star, David Stiff’s articulate and thought provoking comments about the acquisition of skills and their application in game situations.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 2: Freedom, simplicity and a secure base
September 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
In his second piece for the Almanac, David Stiff invites athletes (sportspeople) to ‘listen to the game’. His notion of freedom and simplicity and their significance will resonate with close observers of sport (and the Geelong Football Club).
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 1: The game as information.
September 3, 2018 by 6 Comments
It’s terrific to welcome former NBL basketballer and philosopher-sportsman David Stiff to the Almanac. In his debut piece he looks at ‘the game’ as information. [I think we’re going to enjoy this mix of experience, theory, and fresh thought – JTH.]
So what’s in The Eagles Almanac 2018?
March 28, 2019 by 5 Comments
So what is in The Eagles Almanac 2018?
Sal’s Preview – Round 13: Asking the Question, Why not?
June 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal suggests the Bombers should ask the AFL “the question”. Meanwhile, he previews the Round 13 matches and the racing at Flemington and Eagle Farm.
‘Ninety-year-old AB still a passionate sporting fan…’ by KB Hill
October 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recalls the life and times of Ab Comensoli, a Wangaratta Magpies legend, who celebrated his 90th birthday in August.
SANFL Blow-ins 1960-1990: Part 5b – Norwood
September 29, 2025 by 10 Comments
The Norwood Redlegs had a cast of interstate ‘blow-ins’ during the Alan Killigrew years and continued to attract players from outside SA’s borders. Swish looks at those that first played League football at Norwood during the 1976-1990 years (this article follows the previous article, covering those who arrived from 1960-1975). Names like Parke, Adamson, Balme (x2) come readily to mind, but there are some obscure names that are also recognised here.
Round 10 – Sal’s Preview: When the Walls Come Down, and Flemington tips
May 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli pays tribute to Robert Walls, provides his tips for the Round 10 footy, and picks a quaddie for Flemington.
Almanac Footy History: 1899 Grand Final – Fitzroy v South Melbourne
September 24, 2024 by 3 Comments
This Saturday Fitzroy play South Melbourne for the 2024 AFL Premiership, albeit as Brisbane and Sydney. Here’s a story by John Harms about that 1899 Grand Final when Fitzroy really did play South Melbourne.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin, Game 3: The Decider
July 17, 2024 by 1 Comment
Will it be more of the Blues’ power plus finesse or a typically gritty Maroons backs-to-the-wall win? Whatever, expect a cracker of a Game 3 decider to the 2024 State of Origin series.
NRL Round 13 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
May 30, 2024 by 6 Comments
Prop in the Canefield has drawn on several sources to offer his take on this week in rugby league.
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