Glen! remembers the Footscray Cricket Club winning their first VCA premiership in season 1979/80.
Almanac Cricket: Headingley 1930 – the first triple century in Test cricket
January 27, 2021 by 3 Comments
From the Footy Almanac archives we reprise Andrew Starkie’s wonderful account of Don Bradman’s history making first triple century in Test cricket in 1930.
Almanac Cricket: Should I go to the cricket on Tuesday?
January 26, 2021 by 3 Comments
With all that is still currently in play concerning the Covid-19 virus, and in light of the now annual debate that surrounds Australia Day, Michael Viljoen wrestles with what might otherwise be a straightforward question – should he go to the cricket on Tuesday?
Almanac Cricket (and life): Jack Lihou
January 21, 2021 by 1 Comment
A notice in the newspaper this morning set Almanac editor Ian Hauser thinking back over the years. It might even be enough to get him started on a long-delayed project.
Australia v India – Fourth Test, Day 5: Chaos, defiance, pirates and unicorns
January 21, 2021 by 6 Comments
On the decisive day of an enthralling test, E. Regnans was happy just to take it all in. (A lovely expression of the joy of cricket watching – Ed).
Almanac (Sports) History: It all happened on January 21 (with a bit of music thrown in)
January 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Some big names feature in memorable sporting moments that happened on January 21; a couple Poms display a sense of fun; and it wouldn’t be The Almanac if it didn’t feature a bit of music!
Australia v India: Has Australia lost its way?
January 20, 2021 by 7 Comments
The series is done. Now it’s time for the post-mortems. Who better to deliver one than ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber, who reported on every day of this series for the Almanac.
Almanac Cricket: What is happening with fourth innings in Australia?
January 20, 2021 by 17 Comments
Prompted by a tweet from an English statistician, John Butler examines an interesting trend in fourth innings in Australian tests.
Australia v India – The Gabba Test: A scene for history to be changed for the better
January 20, 2021 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell recaps a fascinating Fourth Test in Briabane.
Australia v India – Fourth Test, Day 5: Incredible India are fantastic (and a win for cricket)
January 19, 2021 by 15 Comments
‘Citrus’ Bob Utber completes his coverage of the Australia v India series having witnessed history being made at the Gabba.
Almanac Cricket: Arthur Morris, one of the greatest
January 19, 2021 by 3 Comments
Arthur Morris was one of Australia’s best ever opening batsmen, one of our greatest left-handed batsmen, one of the 1948 Invincibles – in short, one of our very best!
Australia v India – Fourth Test, Day 4: Rain threatens to stop a victory to either side
January 18, 2021 by 2 Comments
Australia eventually set India a target on the fourth day, before the predicted rain intervened. Bob Utber reports on the penultimate day of the test summer.
Australia v India – Fourth Test, Day 3: Wonderful fightback by India’s tail leaves game in the balance
January 17, 2021 by 6 Comments
India’s lower order thwarted Australia on Day 3 at the ‘Gabba. ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reports. (With Gabbatroopers as a special bonus – Ed).
Australia v India – Fourth Test, Day 2: Lyon before the storm
January 16, 2021 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber enjoys the ‘Star Wars’ crew as Australian wickets fall and a storm builds in the south-west. [Very Brisbane – Ed]
Australia v India – Fourth Test, Day 1: Solid day by Australia as Marnus stars
January 15, 2021 by 5 Comments
India’s novice bowling attack kept Australia honest on Day 1 at the Gabba, though Marnus Labuschagne once more produced for the home team. ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reports.
Australia v India – Fourth Test: Who will endure?
January 15, 2021 by 10 Comments
Australia faltered, whilst India survived. There were many talking points to emerge from Sydney, and much to anticipate in Brisbane. John Butler sets the scene.
Almanac Cricket: Vale Colin McDonald AM
January 14, 2021 by 5 Comments
Colin McDonald, the courageous Australian opening batsman of the 1950s and 60s, has died aged 92 – a good innings! The Footy Almanac offers this tribute.
Australia v India – Fourth Test, Brisbane: A call for writers
January 14, 2021 by 4 Comments
Policies, premiers, politics and the pandemic prevent the Almanac’s doyen of cricket commentary, ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber, from attending the Fourth Test in Brisbane which starts tomorrow. Nevertheless, Bob will continue his coverage from The Den in Mildura. We’re calling on writers to support his daily reports with their own unique perspectives.
Almanac Cricket: Turning back the clock – a cameo return to local cricket
January 13, 2021 by 7 Comments
Sean Curtain turns back the clock with a cameo return to local cricket.
Australia v India – Third Test, Review: A stunning third act marred by upsetting issues
January 12, 2021 by 8 Comments
Sean Mortell presents his review of the 3rd Test between Australia and India which resulted in a match saving draw by India after a fascinating Day 5.
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