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Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 4: Letting it all hang out
November 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
Wayne Ball contemplates the advantages of a new job, while taking in an absorbing contest from Brisbane. “While Mark Taylor, Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke did a reasonable job of hiding their emotions when things didn’t quite go their own way, Steve Smith lets it all hang out.”
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 4: Dispatch from (not so) Sunny Brisbane
November 9, 2015 by 1 Comment
Brin Paulsen emerges from a nest overrun with Kiwis, into a steamy Day 4 of rain-interrupted Test match cricket. Is the Australian side switched on? How good is this K Williamson?
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 2: Beach Cricket, Olympics & Bondi
November 7, 2015 by 15 Comments
Luke Reynolds on one of the most tumultuous days in cricket history. Really.
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.
Final Day preview – Ahhhh! The Carnival is Over
November 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s word on Stakes Day. Get it while it’s hot.
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 1: Damp Squibs and Unmitigated Tripe
November 6, 2015 by 6 Comments
Scott McIntyre spins the English language superbly in this debut story for the Almanac. [Mark Craig “looks more like a chippie’s apprentice at a Colac Cup buck’s turn than a Test cricketer, and bowls accordingly.” – Welcome Scott – Ed].
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 1: Davey Warner and Dodgy WiFi
November 6, 2015 by 7 Comments
Paddy Grindlay battles to follow Day 1; his best-laid plans are frequently thwarted. Am mp3 player is no match for Melbourne rain.
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 1: Flaming tar barrels
November 5, 2015 by 14 Comments
First Test, Day 1: David Wilson on ritual and memory, humility and kindness; on how the flaming tar barrels of Ottery St. Mary relate today to DA Warner and UT Khawaja.
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test: Call for writers
November 4, 2015 by 9 Comments
At the Footy Almanac we’re looking to cover every day of Test cricket this summer. So step right up, sport fans, and send us your words of the 1st Test Australia v New Zealand. Nominate a day to cover. [A great time of year – Ed].
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