Victory from the Brink
The Contradiction of the Track
The Sydney winter racing season kicked off today with "Bookmakers Recognition Day" at Rosehill Gardens. Like property prices, the weather is a favorite pastime for Sydneysiders to obsess over, and after ten days of gloom, today delivered. Stunning blue skies, light clouds, and a warmth that felt like a tease of spring.
Revenge is a Dish Best Served on Ice
Saturday evening. The sky is a flat, miserable grey, and the rain is starting to settle in. In any other circumstances, I’d be hunkering down at home, but tonight, I’m on a mission.
The Art of Being an Imposter
Do you know that feeling? You walk into a place, a venue, a scene, a moment, and even though you haven’t been there in years, it feels like you just left. It’s a strange, electric kind of déjà vu. It’s thrilling, it’s exciting, and yet, there’s that quiet, nagging realisation: I don’t actually belong here.
Marngrook of steel
Friday night. The air is crisp, and I’m sitting in the stands, proudly wearing my brand new red and white hoodie. It’s been a while since I was a regular at Swans games, but tonight, I’m back, and the energy is magnetic.