After living in the UK for the past thirteen years, James Woodroffe and family have decided to move home to Adelaide. James recalls fond memories of his early years in Australia, especially cricket and footy at the Adelaide Oval. [Welcome to the Almanac family James – Eds]
Almanac Cricket: Redders and Roger made me do it
December 1, 2024 by 9 Comments
Ian Redpath died this morning. Recently, new Almanac member Rob Cameron recalled fond memories of his cricket upbringing on the farm at Wurdi Bolac, the Ashes Series of 1978/79, and his true cricketing hero, Ian Redpath. [Welcome to the Almanac Rob! – ED]
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 Cricket: The Ashes 1972 – The Australians arrive in London
June 2, 2024 by 14 Comments
Barry Nicholls provides an excerpt from the manuscript of the book he is writing about the 1972 Ashes Tour to England.
Almanac Cricket: ASC Dinner with Aravinda de Silva
March 26, 2024 by 1 Comment
Former Sri Lankan cricketing great Aravinda de Silva is the guest speaker at the next Australian Cricket Society’s function on Friday, 12 April 2024.
Almanac (Pro) Writers: Gideon Haigh and Tony Wilson on Substack
January 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
Gideon Haigh and Tony Wilson both have Substack accounts featuring their writing for the enjoyment of their readers. Worth a look. [Always good to support freelance writers – Ed]
Almanac Cricket: Lillee v Miandad
December 22, 2023 by 7 Comments
Ian Wilson remembers one of the more extraordinary encounters occurring on a Test cricket field – the confrontation between Dennis Lillee and Javed Miandad.
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: 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 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.
Almanac Dinners: An evening with Rick Darling
July 1, 2023 by 2 Comments
Josh Coales had an enjoyable evening at the recent Footy Almanac dinner featuring former Test cricketer Rick Darling.
Almanac Cricket: Two Test Team
January 16, 2023 by 6 Comments
Glen! gives a rundown of the men who have played cricket at the highest level for two different national sides. From Keppler Wessels to Mohammed Iftikhar Ali Khan Siddiqui Pataudi, there are several interesting stories within.
Border
January 12, 2023 by 14 Comments
Damian Balassone recalls an ODI match between Australia and the West Indies which he attended with his dad, and the anticipation of waiting for Allan Border to take strike.
Almanac Cricket: The West Indies and the forlorn hope
December 19, 2022 by 8 Comments
After a blink and you’d miss it loss to Australia, Matt Watson looks back at the origins of the West Indies cricket side, their historic highs and steady downturn.
Almanac Lunches: Wasim Akram and Gideon Haigh
November 29, 2022 by 10 Comments
What a privilege it was to hear one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Wasim Akram, in conversation with Gideon Haigh at the recent Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch. It was a ripper!
Bring Douggie Walters Back!
November 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson remembers the day Doug Walters became his childhood hero, as much for how he played the game as for what he achieved. It got him thinking about players’ motivation.
Almanac Cricket: Citrus Bob’s Greatest Test Teams of his era
November 8, 2022 by 21 Comments
Citrus Bob is working on selections for the best Australian X1 and the best World X1 made up of players he has actually seen play live to include in his autobiography he is writing at the moment. What do you thinks of his selections?
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