Undeterred by the fact he’d bought tickets to Day 3 of The Boxing Day Ashes Test months ago, David Wilson decides to make the pilgrimage, on his bike, to the MCG regardless. Along the way David takes in the sights and the sounds, the history, and the culturally significant of specific areas along the route as he makes his way to the MCG. [Cracking read ER! – Ed]
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Melbourne (the day formerly known as) Day 3: Courage, the scarred tree and sick sheep
December 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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.
Almanac Cricket: Ken Eastwood – entering the nineties
December 27, 2025 by 3 Comments
Ken Eastwood bobs up on trivia nights. He’s just turned 90. In the first installment of a two-part series, Mic Rees looks at his career.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Melbourne Day 1: Citrus Bob’s Cricket Snicks
December 26, 2025 by 4 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: Am I The Only?
December 26, 2025 by 4 Comments
Bernard Whimpress explains why he was appalled by Australia’s tactics on the fifth morning of the Adelaide Test
The Ashes (in song): ‘We won The Ashes’ (Glenn Butcher)
December 24, 2025 by 3 Comments
Poet and song-writer Glenn Butcher at his lyrical best with this number.
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014, Part 7: 1988/89 – 1998/99
December 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With a declining population and after 44 seasons it was decided to disband the Woomera Cricket Association at season’s end in 1988/89. However, cricket continued for Woomera cricketers as David Turpin explains in Part 7 of ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014’.
The Ashes – First Test, Perth Day 2: Comparisons between the Perth Test and The Battle of Hastings in 1066
December 24, 2025 by 1 Comment
Wayne Peake offers the thought that history may have repeated itself on Day 2 of the First Test in Perth. (Creative thinking indeed! – Ed.)
Almanac Teams: Melbourne Test memory makers
December 22, 2025 by 8 Comments
In the lead up to one of the biggest days on the Aussie sporting calendar, Rodney Boyd continues his series with a look at some of the memorable players who have graced the ‘G.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Melbourne: Preview – Under prepared, over prepared! Has England really prepared at all?
December 22, 2025 by 5 Comments
Dan Lonergan previews the upcoming Boxing Day Ashes Test presenting some interesting thoughts on the ‘preparedness’ of England’s team, and in particular, possible selection changes for both sides.
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: The Cinders – The Ashes as nostalgia band?
December 22, 2025 by 4 Comments
Peter Baulderstone thinks The Ashes are a nostalgia act we watch out of habit – like much modern professional sport and entertainment. Is Test Cricket not what it’s cracked up to be – or is PB?
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 5: England’s Test winning drought in Australia extends to 18 as their Ashes campaign turns to dust….
December 21, 2025 by 2 Comments
Dan Lonergan reports on the final day of play in the Third Test in Adelaide which saw Australia have a comfortable win to retain the Ashes, while England’s Test winning drought in Australia is extended to 18 Tests.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 4: The stumping
December 21, 2025 by 7 Comments
E. regnans on a moment in a Test match, albeit a significant moment. [Contains traces of poetry – JTH]
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: A report from The Governor’s pew (and another century for a South Australian).
December 20, 2025 by 9 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard fronted up for Day 1 of the Adelaide Test and followed up with Day 3. The Queenslander found himself immersed in a very South Australian experience. And he wound up in The Governor’s pew in St Peter’s Cathedral.
The Rambling Podcast: United Cricket Club – A Rambling Reunion
December 20, 2025 by 1 Comment
Scott Hunt and his ‘Rambling’ Podcast co-host Brian Hine take their podcast on the road back to where their friendship began at the United Cricket Club in Bendigo.
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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