Citrus Bob’s wrap up a highly entertaining Adelaide test
Australia v New Zealand – Adelaide Test Day 2: Fritzy’s honoured
November 29, 2015 by 22 Comments
Citrus Bob and his wallet attended both Eric Freeman’s book launch and day two of the test.
Australia v New Zealand – Adelaide Test Day 1: Pink
November 28, 2015 by 5 Comments
A walletless Citrus Bob files from day one at the Adelaide Oval.
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 3: Murder on Vulture Street
November 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob Utber witnesses 424 runs in a day; a record at the Gabba.
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 2: Australians on the attack
November 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber is enjoying his time at the Gabba – if only he had a Brisways.
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 1: I should be at the Gabba
November 7, 2015 by 3 Comments
Cricket correspondent Citrus Bob Utber has all manner of strife getting Up North to the Gabba. He reports from the tarmac.
Citrus Bob’s Football Dictionary
September 15, 2015 by 12 Comments
New styles of football on display, new hope brimming in hearts. Citrus Bob Utber recognises the time for some new vocabulary, stemming from AFL finals week 1.
Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Looking For Jack
September 9, 2015 by 6 Comments
Bob Utber ventured down from the Sunraysia to a chilly Melbourne for the Bulldogs-Crows clash at the Docklands and the promise of yarning with some Bulldogs history. The links between the Crows and the Dogs run deeper than Tony McGuinness, or the ’97 Prelim. [And the use of Footscray is nicely intentional. – Ed]
[Revisiting one of Bob’s cracking yarns from last time the two Elim Finalists met. Will this be the grandson’s last game in his current colours?]
My Friend Flicka
August 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber tries valiantly to keep across three big sporting events from the weekend just past: the Wallabies in their quest for the Bledisloe Cup, Adam Goodes’ return to footy at Geelong and the demise of the Australians at Trent Bridge.
The Ashes 2015 – Second Test: 10 Things I have learnt from Lord’s and London
July 24, 2015 by 5 Comments
It’s one-all in the battle for the Ashes, following a masterful display by Australia at the Home of Cricket. Here’s what Citrus Bob Utber learned from the second Test.
The Ashes 2015 – The Tour Bit: Hey Citrus Bob, who else has become an old mate?
July 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber is on tour and seems to be having a very good time of it.
The Ashes 2015 – Second Test, Day 4: Flogging
July 20, 2015 by 8 Comments
England capitulate in no time as the Australians pace bowlers are too sharp and too persistent. Citrus Bob Utber reports (with a smile).
The Ashes 2015 – Second Test, Day 3: Marsh makes it Australia’s day
July 19, 2015 by 9 Comments
The Australians worked away at the English resistance and Mitch Marsh did exactly what he was picked to do. Citrus Bob Utber reports from Lord’s.
The Ashes 2015 – Second Test, Day 2: Australians dominate at Lord’s
July 18, 2015 by 3 Comments
A great day for the Australians in the end, despite an early English fightback, as Citrus Bob Utber finally meets his nemesis.
The Ashes 2015 – Second Test, Day 1: Australia in Complete Control
July 17, 2015 by 7 Comments
Perched high in the spaceship media centre, Citrus Bob Utber reviews Day 1 of the Second Test at Lord’s.
The Ashes 2015 – Second Test Preview: There are spies everywhere
July 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber went to the Lord’s pre-Test press conference. Here’s his view of proceedings and of the phenomenon generally. [Nice observations Citrus Bib – Ed]
The Ashes 2015 – 10 Things I learned about Cardiff and the First Test
July 13, 2015 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber leaves Cardiff with a somewhat heavy heart after Australia’s loss in the first test. It’s odds-on that while he has great affection for the Welsh, he won’t be missing their ‘cuisine.’
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 4: England Crunches Aussies
July 12, 2015 by 12 Comments
Citrus Bob has filed his analysis of Day Four of the First Test. It wasn’t pretty and Citrus calls for changes.
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day Three: Lions Still Hold the Whip Hand
July 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber’s report on Day Three of the First Test only just arrived at Almanac HQ. In it, Citrus Bob discusses the walk to the ground, entry to the ground, and the food available at the ground. He also discusses the day’s cricket for good measure. Thanks to Peter Lalor for ensuring that this report arrived at all!
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 2: Strong starts, weak finishes.
July 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Poms win the second day and Bob Utber is disappointed with the ill-disciplined Australian batsmen. He also leaves the pasties alone.
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