Dramas on and off the field provide useful entertainment for the rugby league faithful. But who are the real culprits when the referees cop all the blame?
Almanac Cricket: A Feast of Cricket in India
July 9, 2020 by 4 Comments
Cricket, India and artist John Campbell make for a compelling palette to draw in the sports-lover, the eye and the taste buds. It’s all here in one enchanting story.
BBL Heat v Renegades – Good, Ordinary Cricket
December 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
JB is left with the feeling he’s witnessed a good, ordinary game of cricket. Rubi, the cannons, sprinkler cam, robot cam, the music between balls, and so on, feels like a contrived attempt to convince him the BBL was more than what it was.
The Ashes – Third Test, Day 1 – Stoneman certainly didn’t disgrace instead setting the pace in the Ashes race
December 17, 2017 by 8 Comments
Day 1 of the Perth Test looked, at the time, like it might have saved the Test series. (Much has happened since). Carjam (Jen Muirden and Fitzroy Pete) were there to take it all in – especially the crowd. And Jen has come up with a song.)
Extreme Ashes rivalry exposed
November 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s the GABBATOIR and by late-afternoon on the first day, it will be a cauldron of fire, according to Pat White.
The Ashes 2017/18 – First Test, The Gabba: Call For Writers
November 22, 2017 by 9 Comments
Calling all writers for the Gabba Test. Pick a day to cover; let’s cover this first Ashes Test in the true Almanac spirit.
Almanac Cricket – Blowers Out, Citrus Sweet
October 10, 2017 by 10 Comments
Citrus Bob is getting excited ahead of The Ashes this summer. He looks at the possible team line-ups for the first test at the Gabba.
Raving Rulebook No 5
September 14, 2017 by 29 Comments
Rulebook’s take on week one of the finals, including that Shuey free, as well as his thoughts on the 2nd Test in Chittagong. All brought to you from the Coopers box at The Parade.
Odd Friday Lunch with Howard Beer
August 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Join us this Friday for lunch with Howard Beer, a former Victorian Homicide Detective who works in anti-corruption for International Cricket.
Bangladesh v Australia – 1st Test, Day 1: More Subcontinental Blues For Warner
August 28, 2017 by 6 Comments
Luke Reynolds reports on an engrossing first day of the Bangladesh v Australia Test in Mirpur.
Almanac Cricket: Where it Went Wrong for the Aussies
June 22, 2017 by 2 Comments
Junior Almanacker Daniel Saunders delivers has take on the recent disappointment for Australia at the ICC Champions Trophy in England. Who is needed for the upcoming India tour?
Almanac Cricket – ICC Champions Trophy: One of Cricket’s Best-kept Secrets
May 31, 2017 by 4 Comments
Brendan McArdle takes an in-depth look at Australia’s team ahead of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. Have the selectors given Steve Smith the right team for the tournament?
India v Australia Test Series
April 15, 2017 by 1 Comment
Aidan Hammond wraps up the recent India v Australia Test Series.
A quick update
April 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
Look out for Aidan’s review of the Australia V India Test Series which will be coming soon.
India v Australia, Dharamsala Test, Day 2: Play with the crowd at your peril
March 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
Pat White is enjoying the Dharamasala Test match in India but also distractedly thinking about home and family in North Queensland where Cyclone Debbie is threatening.
India v Australia, Dharamsala Test, day one: O’Keefe smokes shot of the day in snowy mountains
March 26, 2017 by 3 Comments
Pat White is in attendance at one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world. Day one saw a Smith century, 10 wickets and O’Keefe’s amazing drive for 4 runs.
Could Kohli miss the Himalayan decider?
March 24, 2017 by 4 Comments
Pat White is preparing for the deciding Test in India with a few Kingfishers and some time in the host region (and city). The expectation is building.
Round 1 Preview: And to all a very good night – Grand Final
March 23, 2017 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli with his thoughts on the 3rd Test in India and a twilight Grand Final, as well as his previews of this week’s Round 1 AFL fixtures and racing action in Sydney and Melbourne.
India v Australia, Ranchi Test: Celebrate the struggle
March 22, 2017 by 11 Comments
Ahh, India. David Wilson sees this tremendous India v Australia Test series as a reminder to celebrate the struggle.
Australia v India: Dharamsala dreaming
March 21, 2017 by 5 Comments
Pat White has rolled the dice and won. He booked a trip to India to see the Fourth Test with only a glimmer of hope that the series would still be alive. But the valiant combative Australians have surpassed all expectations and he will see what has become one of the most significant Test Matches in recent years. He arrived in India on the weekend. [We’re itching to follow your reports Pat – Ed]
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