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The Ashes – First Test, Day 4: Antony Green Calls It

November 27, 2017 by 1 Comment

Citrus Bob Utber has called the First Test (and perhaps the series?), Antony Green-style after a dominant Day 4 for Australia.

Round 20 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Old Testament Guy has put away his lightning bolts for the weekend

August 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Joe De Petro has been praying for Richmond to continue their fine form into the finals. A top four spot is theirs currently and a big test in Geelong is lined up next week.

Almanac Footy History: The Goalpost Final

June 23, 2017 by 17 Comments

Last Sunday, broadcaster Matthew Nicholson told the story of the 1967 Tasmanian state premiership between Wynyard and North Hobart on ABC Grandstand. It’s one of the most famous footy games in Australian history – and in this fiftieth anniversary year the tale deserves to be told and re-told. The version by Shane Johnson, published here, of it is a cracker. It comes from Footy Town which Malarkey Publications put out a few years ago.

Rounds 5, 6 and 7 Reviews: Fearless Triple-header

May 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Fearless is back with a triple header of reviews from rounds 5-7. Plenty of action and opinion to recap three big rounds.

Round 3 – St Kilda v Brisbane: A Master Class From Saint Nick Lead Saints To Victory Over The Lions

April 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment

The Saints and Brisbane may have played an ordinary game of footy, Nick Riewoldt stepped up to the plate and gave a spectacular performance according to Braham Dabscheck. Montagna also caused a bit of a stir for some in the media and fans.

Australia v South Africa – Hobart Test, Day 2: A great day for Australia as the heavens open at Blundstone Arena

November 13, 2016 by 2 Comments

Plenty to ruminate over as the rain forces the cricketers and the spectators inside. Much pontification. Citrus Bob Utber has been chatting to all and sundry in and around Blundstone Arena.

Almanac Books: Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Players’ Own Words – Part 1

September 1, 2016 by 10 Comments

Matt Zurbo has a new book published called Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Players’ Own Words . In this extract players talk about the clubs in the 2010s from Adelaide to GWS.

Sri Lanka v Australia – 2nd Test, Galle: A full time batting assistant coach?

August 7, 2016 by 18 Comments

So the Australian cricket team is looking for a “full time batting assistant coach.” David Wilson’s satire has a tourist in Galle meeting an existing member of the Australian coaching staff…

Round 3 – West Coast v Fremantle: Winning Ugly

April 10, 2016 by 3 Comments

Peter Baulderstone asks what Marshall Foch, Ross Lyon, James Alexander Gordon, Ernie Els and Jason Day have in common? He’ll just have to settle for his Eagles and Jason Day winning ugly.

Cricket’s Uniqueness can never be Dismissed

March 7, 2016 by 2 Comments

John Gascoigne, a 29-year veteran of cricket umpiring on Melbourne’s parks, decided to test his belief that every day of every match produces an event, a moment, of uniqueness.

Australian Cricket’s Unwanted: Square Pegs in Round Holes

January 4, 2016 by 13 Comments

Who are the cricketers who have just missed out on est selection? Demonymic reminds us of some outstanding players who never got a chance.

SANFL Season 1977 – Round 1: A New Hope

November 19, 2015 by 26 Comments

Swish relives the year his Dogs broke, 1977, via the SANFL Round 1 Budget.

Round 12 – The Wrap: The Broader Scope of Things

June 22, 2015 by 5 Comments

From footy, to League, to tennis, to soccer, to WADA, to golf and then back to footy, the Wrap casts his net wide this Monday morning.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 8: Penrith v Cronulla – Sun Finally Shines for Panthers.

April 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment

In insight into the ups and downs of life supporting the Penrith Panthers from Wayne Ball. on a wet ANZAC Day at Penrith Stadium, the Panthers show some of the spirit and resilience that coach Ivan Cleary and fans have been looking for.

Round 2 – Gold Coast Suns v St Kilda: Unexpected Blessings

April 12, 2015 by 2 Comments

Yvette Wroby joins the traveling hordes of Saints die-hards on their pilgrimage to Metricon. The Saints get the points in style and Yvette takes a moment to appreciate a raft of blessings; family and football.

Fast (and slow) times at Wattle Park

December 25, 2014 by 3 Comments

Some great summer holiday reading from Jeff Dowsing: Jeff recalls his time ‘safeguarding’ the pro-Shop at ‘Royal and Ancient’ Wattle Park. Caddy shack, meets Crackerjack, meets Clerks. Contains a well-placed Elle McPherson trip down memory lane

Adelaide Test, Australia v India – Day Two: “Do your job”

December 10, 2014 by 2 Comments

Day Two saw what will be one of Michael Clarke’s more memorable centuries – but what will it cost him and his side? Callum O’Connor reports.

The Final Wrap of the AFL 2014 Toyota Premiership Season

September 29, 2014 by 9 Comments

Mr Wrap lauds the Leafblowers and draws the curtains around the lamentable Harbourtowners. The time honoured Beitzel, Fevola, Flower and Krudd Memorial Medals all go to worthy recipients.

Preliminary Final Preview – It’s People’s Round

September 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Our Foreteller of fates, Sal Ciardulli, tips a Silent Achiever on the weekend (Kangaroos omen?) and Happy Trails for the Hawkers on their way to another Grand Final.

The Toyota Pre Wrap: AFL Round 23

August 29, 2014 by 18 Comments

Mr Wrap previews Round 23; his Tigers finals campaign; and announces his new commercial partners for Wrap 2015.