Citrus Bob Utber recalls the time he saw Keith Miller drop kick a cricket ball 50 to 60 yards back to the wicket keeper during Lindsay Hassett’s Testimonial match in 1954 at the MCG.
Round 12 – St Kilda v Hawthorn: An independent observation
May 29, 2026 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber watched the St Kilda v Hawthorn Round 12 match as an independent observer and presents his thoughts of the game.
Almanac Life: ‘Got a light?’
May 25, 2026 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob Utber seeks the help of readers to provide information for his latest project involving old cigarette footy cards.
Almanac Life: The mail must go through
May 23, 2026 by 1 Comment
A surprise package in the post has Citrus Bob Utber recalling how his nickname came about and his return to writing.
Almanac Nostalgia: When boxing was king
May 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Rummaging through some old boxes of ‘stuff’ Citrus Bob Utber came across an old boxing photograph reminding him of a time when boxing was king.
Round 9 – Geelong v Collingwood: Encore! Bravo!
May 11, 2026 by 2 Comments
It was a couple of big couple of nights for ‘BobCat’ aka Citrus Bob Utber over the weekend. First up, on Friday watching a performance of the opera, ‘La Traviata’, and on Saturday, a supreme performance from the Cats with their big Round 9 win over the Pies had Bob crying out for more.
Almanac Footy: Vale Geoff Ablett – a great player in his own right
May 5, 2026 by 14 Comments
Former Hawthorn champion and premiership player Geoff Ablett has passed away and Citrus Bob Utber pays a fitting tribute to the man who was ‘a great player in his own right’.
Almanac Footy: Little Nostradamus
March 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber follows up his earlier AFL season predictions and has now determined the finishing position for all teams at the end of the home and away matches.
Almanac Footy: Citrus Bob with season predictions for six teams
March 18, 2026 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber spent a hectic time in Melbourne over the weekend attending matches at the MCG, watching footy on TV, appointments with historians, and even had time for breakfast with a fellow Almanacker. Bob also considers how some teams will fare this season.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 5: The Final Test
January 8, 2026 by 13 Comments
Citrus Bob sums up the play on Day 5 of The Ashes Test in Sydney which saw Australia score a comfortable win though not without a few nervous moments.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 4: All hail, the messiah!
January 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Jacob Bethell came of age on Day 4 in the Fifth Ashes Test in Sydney with an unbeaten 142 runs to record both his first Test and first class centuries reports Citrus Bob Utber..
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 3: Australia in control
January 6, 2026 by 9 Comments
With centuries to Travis Head and Steve Smith Australia is in a commanding position at the end of play on Day 3 of the Fifth Ashes Test in Sydney reports Citrus Bob Utber.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 2: Root and Head show their class
January 5, 2026 by 1 Comment
Plenty of runs scored on Day 2 of the Fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. Joe Root scored a magnificent 160 for England while Travis Head is 91 not out for the Aussies. The game is evenly poised at the end of play reports Citrus Bob Utber.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 1: Root and Brooke dominate day
January 4, 2026 by 8 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports from the Sydney Ashes Test where play on Day 1 ended early due to the weather, with Joe Root and Harry Brooke steering England to a commanding position with their 150 run plus partnership.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Preview: ‘Vsqve ad finem’
January 2, 2026 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber presents his thoughts on the state of play in the lead-up to the Fifth Ashes Test in Sydney commencing on Sunday.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Melbourne Day 2: Citrus Bob’s Cricket Snicks – England, my England!
December 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Another Test match finished within two days of play with England winning a test match in Australia after eighteen matches without a win. Citrus Bob Utber presents his thoughts on England’s win in the Boxing Day Ashes Test.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Melbourne Day 1: Citrus Bob’s Cricket Snicks
December 26, 2025 by 5 Comments
It was an incredible day of cricket on Day 1 of the Fourth Ashes Test with 20 wickets falling as batters struggled to come to terms with the pitch and their own temperaments reports Citrus Bob Utber.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 5: Citrus Bob’s Cricket Snicks
December 22, 2025 by 4 Comments
With Australia successfully retaining The Ashes after winning the Third Test in Adelaide, Citrus Bob Utber presents a few thoughts about the game and the upcoming Boxing Day Test.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 4: At last but unfortunately least
December 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Where to now Bazball? Citrus Bob Utber ponders that question at the end of play on Day 4 of the Third Test in Adelaide with the Aussies four wickets away from retaining the Ashes.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 3: Piping Shrikes at it again
December 19, 2025 by 5 Comments
It was a great day for Australia on Day 3 of the Ashes Test in Adelaide with the batting of Croweaters Carey and Head leading the charge towards an Australian victory reports Citrus Bob Utber.
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