Almanac Cricket: Memories of Australia v Pakistan Tests

November 8, 2019 by 16 Comments

A few years ago, Peter Clark provided this commentary on Australia v Pakistan Test encounters. With this summer’s First Test not too far away, let’s revisit Peter’s piece and enjoy his emotions ranging across humour, dismay, doubt, surprise and disgust. What will the 2019 series deliver?

Footy on the Radio!

August 8, 2019 by 14 Comments

Peter Clark talks up the radio broadcasters of the footy, past and present. What a cavalcade of callers, all masters of the microphone! Join in the discussion with your nominations for preferred presenters.

Almanac Local Footy – MCUE v GGGM: Grassroots footy at its best!

August 1, 2019 by 4 Comments

Ah, country sport at the local Reserve on a Saturday afternoon! Peter Clark brings us an important clash between two of the Riverina Football Netball League’s amalgamated clubs, MCUE and GGBM. See if you can get your mouth around these two names!

Australia’s batsmen can and must bowl

January 9, 2017 by 6 Comments

Peter Clark has an ingenious solution for Australia’s bowlers in the upcoming Tests in India. What are your thoughts?

Great players…Great nicknames

December 7, 2016 by 39 Comments

Peter Clark remembers some of the great nicknames of footballers past but wonders why nicknames for current footballers are not as forthcoming. Who can you add to the list?

Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 2: Australia drops its bundle

November 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Peter Clark watches the Aussies blow a great start in Perth as the Proteas take command on day two.

Round 4 – Essendon v Geelong: The Country Game Preview

April 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Round 4 is the Country Round. Peter Clark looks at the connection between the game and the bush with a spotlight on those Geelong and Essendon players who have come from the country (some of whom are in the Wool Teams). Peter asks you to remember great matches between these two clubs and for the names of players who wore both jumpers.

Round 2 – GWS v Geelong: Giants step up

April 4, 2016 by 4 Comments

Peter Clark watched a more desperate Giants apply greater sustained pressure and moved the ball far more fluently than the Cats .

John Foord Oval, Corowa

March 11, 2016 by 2 Comments

Inspired by Glen!’s reflection on the life of his mother, Peter Clark evocatively takes us to game day at Corowa

Doug Walters: Century on debut 50 years ago

December 15, 2015 by 17 Comments

Was it really fifty years ago? Peter Clark on Dougie Walters’ maiden Test century. Where were you on that day?

Round 17 – A tale of two AFL venues: ES and SO

July 28, 2015 by 1 Comment

Peter Clark juxtaposes the conditions at two venues for AFL in Round 17. All match conditions are not created equal. (Wonder how Port, Essendon, GWS and Geelong players feel about it?)