Citrus Bob Utber is trying to track down the lady who sat next to him at a recent Footy Almanac function to follow up the information she gave Bob about her dad and the Fitzroy Football Club. [If you can assist Bob please respond in the comments section. – Ed]
Almanac Footy: The Bennetts from Cora Lynn
June 29, 2024 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber and a few mates remember Ken Bennett, premiership player in Collingwood’s 1958 flag side, who passed away last year. They also recall the Bennett family and the Cora Lynn Football Club.
Almanac Cricket: Vale Henry Gunstone – A cricket icon passes
June 4, 2024 by 9 Comments
Bob Utber pays tribute to the ‘Bradman of the Bush’ Henry Gunstone who has passed away. According to Bob, Henry Gunstone was one of Australia’s greatest cricketers who dominated cricket in the bush and wherever he played.
Almanac Footy: The game is not the same!
May 29, 2024 by 8 Comments
With Citrus Bob Utber spending a few days relaxing down at Moggs Creek, he was able to attend two footy matches on the one day. One match involved country footy at its best, and the other match left a lot to be desired.
Almanac Footy: Beat this mob! – What do they have in common?
May 28, 2024 by 11 Comments
After finishing his life story ‘A View From Fine Leg’, Citrus Bob has time on his hands and has come up with one of his quirky puzzles. What does the team all have in common? Bob has a prize for the winner.
Almanac Travel: Training is the way to go between Tests in New Zealand
March 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber is in New Zealand covering the Test series between the Kiwis and the Aussies. Between tests, Bob discusses his enjoyable trip from the North Island to the South Island and all that involved in preparation for the Second Test in Christchurch.
Almanac Cricket: Marnus Out?
March 5, 2024 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber has a few strong views on the make-up of the Australian side and recent and current selection approaches. [He’s coming at you SPD Smith – Ed]
Almanac Cricket – NZ v Aust, First Test: Day 3 – Get Lyon on the line!
March 3, 2024 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber rises from his sick bed and watches Nathan Lyon spin Australia to victory on Day 4 of the First Test in Wellington.
Almanac Cricket – NZ v Aust, First Test: Day 2 – Green and Hazel favourite colours
March 1, 2024 by 6 Comments
A crook Citrus Bob Utber missed the end of the Aussie innings but was there to watch New Zealand get off to a disastrous start on Day 2 of the First Test in Wellington.
Almanac Cricket: NZ v Aus, First Test – Windy Welli
February 29, 2024 by 6 Comments
After leaving a 45degree Mildura, Citrus Bob wonders whether he should have packed more clothes for a cool and windy Wellington as he watched Cameron Green score a memorable century on the first day’s play of the First Test against New Zealand.
Almanac (Life) Puzzles: How’s your sleuthing?
February 3, 2024 by 11 Comments
Calling all sleuths out there! Citrus Bob has a puzzle he wants you to solve.
Australia v West Indies 2024: First Test Adelaide – Day 3: Aussies not troubled by Windies
January 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
As expected, the Aussies cruise to an easy victory against the Windies on Day 3 of the First Test in Adelaide reports a delighted Citrus Bob Utber.
Australia v West Indies 2024: First Test Adelaide – Day 2: Windies blown away by Hurricane Hazle
January 18, 2024 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports from Day 2 of the First Test against the West Indies where he witnessed a magnificent century from Travis Head who together with Josh Hazlewood’s bowling set up a certain victory for the Aussies.
Australia v West Indies 2024: First Test Adelaide – Day 1: A day of interesting cricket
January 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber reports from the First Test between Australia and the West Indies in Adelaide where he witnessed a very interesting day of cricket.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: Boxing Day Test – Day 4: Great win to the Aussies
December 29, 2023 by 5 Comments
Australia win the Boxing Day Test after a spirited fight by Pakistan, Pat Cummins the star with the ball. Another classic Test match reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: Boxing Day Test – Day 3: The pendulum swings!
December 28, 2023 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports on an excellent day of Test Cricket on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test Match against Pakistan where he saw the fortunes of both teams swinging like a pendulum.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: Boxing Day Test – Day 2: ‘You Gotta Have Heart’
December 27, 2023 by 4 Comments
With plenty of wickets falling the ascendency is back with the Aussies after gaining the upper hand in the last session reports Citrus Bob Utber on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: Boxing Day Test – Day 1: Melbourne turns it on!
December 26, 2023 by 4 Comments
Honours are about even reports Citrus Bob Utber from the MCG on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test Australia v Pakistan.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: First Test – Day 3: No room for the Doctor
December 16, 2023 by 1 Comment
According to Citrus Bob Utber not the greatest day’s play with no outstanding performances but nevertheless it is the greatest game – Test match cricket as he reports from Day 3 in Perth.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: First Test – Day 2: With concrete
December 15, 2023 by 11 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber catches up with fellow Almanacker Peter Baulderstone on Day 2 of the 1st Test in Perth where Pakistan have made a fighting start to their innings.
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