IT wasn’t all smooth sailing for a cricketer who had no shortage of friends, writes RON REED in his tribute to Andrew Symonds.
‘A (slight) brush with fame…’ by KB Hill
April 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recounts his encounters with Wes Hall – as a boy at the MCG, later on as a batsman in a country tour match, and then at the time Hall was the Windies’ Tour Manager.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Warnie’ – Bill Wootton
March 15, 2022 by 2 Comments
Bill Wootton pays tribute to the great Shane Warne in verse.
Almanac Cricket Literature: How Vic Richardson and Ian Chappell helped John Lysikatos breathe again
February 19, 2022 by 11 Comments
Michael Sexton tells the story John Lysikatos, the author of the recently published ‘Victor Richardson: A Great Australian All Round Cricketer’ explaining the mission John was on and the friendships he developed with the Chappell family who encouraged and supported the project. [This is a wonderful story – JTH]
Almanac Cricket: Captain Pat gets it right again
February 11, 2022 by 2 Comments
As usual, there was a lot to like about the Test skipper’s performance when the waters got choppy, writes RON REED.
Almanac Cricket: No stopping the Grand Old Duke of York
January 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
For Peter Siddle, on every level, it’s been one of the great cricket careers and it’s still going strong, writes RON REED.
Almanac Cricket: Tim May
December 15, 2021 by 35 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood got in touch with former Test cricketer Tim May. The self-effacing offie shares his life before, during and after cricket.
Almanac Cricket: Pat Cummins – Australia’s Test Captain
December 4, 2021 by 2 Comments
Daniel Brettig presents a terrific profile of Australia’s newest Test captain Pat Cummins in an article appearing in today’s ‘Age’.
Almanac Book Launch: ‘Victor Richardson: A Great Australian All Round Sportsman’ – John Lysikatos
December 3, 2021 by 5 Comments
A fantastic new book ‘Victor Richardson: A great Australian All Round Sportsman’ by John Lysikatos is being launched on 15 December 2021, and you are invited to attend. Details enclosed.
Almanac Trivia: Two birthdays and an anniversary
November 25, 2021 by 2 Comments
Here are a couple of birthday reminders and a milestone moment in music to remember complete with sights and sounds.
Almanac Cricket: Remembering Ashley Mallett and Alan Davidson.
October 30, 2021 by 12 Comments
It’s been a sad day for Australian cricket with the passing of two former Test greats, Ashley Mallett and Alan Davidson. Wayne Ball remembers the two greats.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Bradman vs Bodyline’ – Roland Perry
October 8, 2021 by 5 Comments
Joe Root will be a welcome arrival for the Ashes while a ruthless predecessor is again under scrutiny nearly 100 years after his successful but ill-starred campaign, writes Ron Reed in his review of Roland Perry’s new book, ‘Bradman vs Bodyline’.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Neil Harvey – The Last Invincible’
September 4, 2021 by 2 Comments
Roger Lowrey reviews Ashley Mallett’s wonderful account of a great Australian cricketer, ‘Neil Harvey: The Last Invincible’.
Almanac Cricket: Father Time no match for Old Man Jim
August 28, 2021 by 1 Comment
Like a good wine, Jimmy Anderson keeps on getting better with age, and as Ron Reed suggests, there is no holding him back from continuing to swing ‘the Duke orb both ways with precise placement at brisk pace’.
Almanac Books: ‘Neil Harvey: The Last Invincible’ – Ashley Mallett
August 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
Ashley Mallett tells the wonderful story of Test great Neil Harvey’s illustrious cricket career in the recently released, ‘Neil Harvey: The Last Invincible’.
Almanac Cricket: A day of two significant anniversaries
February 25, 2021 by 6 Comments
Sir Donald Bradman passed away twenty years ago today. Is the legend standing the test of time? It’s also the anniversary of the birth of commentating great John Arlott. The Footy Almanac invites your responses.
Almanac Book Launch: ‘Born Lucky: The story of Jack Potter, Australia’s finest 12th man’
January 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Get along to the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club for the official book launch and lunch of the autobiography of Jack Potter, one of Australia’s finest cricketers never to play Test cricket.
Almanac Cricket: Headingley 1930 – the first triple century in Test cricket
January 27, 2021 by 3 Comments
From the Footy Almanac archives we reprise Andrew Starkie’s wonderful account of Don Bradman’s history making first triple century in Test cricket in 1930.
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