The Adelaide Scorchers will host the Brisbane Heat in this weekend’s Grand Final of the 2023 WBBL. Here’s the how, when and where.
Almanac Cricket – WBBL Grand Final: Adelaide Strikers v Brisbane Heat
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Cricket: Maxwell madness leads Australia to another potential World Cup berth
November 16, 2023 by 5 Comments
ACS Literary Scholar Kobe Jacobs surveys the ODI World Cup and sees a dominant Indian side seemingly destined to lift the trophy. But what about an Australian revival centred on the amazing exploits of Glen Maxwell?
Almanac Cricket: A letter to ICC Hall of Fame inductee Aravinda De Silva
November 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
Aravinda de Silva is the 110th inductee to the ICC Hall of Fame. Mahela Jayawardena welcomes De Silva as the fourth Sri Lankan inductee to this exclusive club.
Almanac Cricket: What do you call six wickets in one six ball over?
November 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
If three wickets with consecutive balls is called a hat-trick, what do you call six wickets in one six-ball over? It’s a rum tale!
Almanac Poetry: ‘Devil in the Southpaw’ – James Walton
October 31, 2023 by 2 Comments
An ambidextrous player taking advantage of their particular skills in cricket is ungentlemanly conduct and a reason for dismissal as suggested by James Walton’s poem, ‘Devil in the Southpaw’.
Almanac Books: ‘Ashes 2023: A Cricket Classic’ – Gideon Haigh
October 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Scribe Publications invites the Footy Almanac community to the launch of Gideon Haigh’s new cricket book, ‘Ashes 2023: A Cricket Classic’ on Thursday 2 November at The Yarra, Como Park.
Almanac Cricket: Reunited With The Baggy Green
October 23, 2023 by 13 Comments
The Philpott family have taken possession of their late father Peter’s treasured baggy green cap. And Smokie played a very minor part in the story.
Almanac Teams: Cricketing politicians
October 19, 2023 by 6 Comments
Glen! channels Rodney Boyd to come up with an Australian team comprised of those who have managed to combine both higher level cricket achievements and political involvements.
Almanac Cricket: ODI World Cup – India October 2023
October 17, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Australian Cricket Society’s Literary Scholar Kobe Jacobs reports on the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, and the fortunes of the Australian team.
Almanac Cricket: The Story of Igino De Bolfo – A Champion Bowler for Boneo Cricket Club 1933-37
October 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Roger Spaull examines the cricketing feats of Italian immigrant Iginio De Bolfo at the Boneo Cricket Club 1933-37.
Almanac Cricket: Australian Cricket Society – AGM and Luncheon
October 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Australian Cricket Society invites you to their AGM and luncheon with special guests from Cricket Victoria.
Almanac Cricket: Goodbye Mr Happy
October 4, 2023 by 4 Comments
Michael Sexton remembers the deeds of South Australian Shield cricketer Ken ‘Charlie’ Horsnell including Ken bowling Garry Sobers for a first ball duck.
Almanac Poetry: ‘I play the perfect cover drive’ – James Walton
September 5, 2023 by 6 Comments
With the cricket season upon us, it is timely for a poem about the great sport. James Walton gets in some practice and relates his thoughts in verse of his cracking cover drive, but are his children impressed by the shot?
Book Release: Tom Wills by Greg de Moore
August 17, 2023 by 6 Comments
Greg de Moore’s authoritative and highly captivating biography of Tom Wills has been out for a few months. The updated edition includes new research and addresses the most troubling questions surrounding the man himself.
Almanac Tribute: Rulebook’s tribute to Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch
August 11, 2023 by 21 Comments
At the funeral of Dr Fred ‘Chocka’ Bloch OAM, Malcolm Ashwood gave a fitting tribute to a much admired and respected person who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Almanac Cricket – The Ashes 2023: A Series to Long Remember
August 9, 2023 by 5 Comments
Australian Cricket Society literary scholar Kobe Jacobs concludes his coverage on one of the most memorable Ashes series in recent times. Filled with controversies, storylines and fierce trades of verbal exchanges that spilled into the media and political landscapes as well. Kobe recaps the series of events that had unfolded here.
Almanac Dinners: Rick, Mick and Nick
July 28, 2023 by 8 Comments
It was a fabulous night at The Tanunda Club SA for the Footy Almanac Dinner with special guest, former Test cricketer Rick Darling, and Mickey Randall was in attendance.
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