After reflecting upon the history of Boxing Day Tests, Tony Dosen continues with his nominations for the 10 best Boxing Day Tests, this week featuring Part 1 (10 – 6).
Almanac Cricket: The Boxing Day MCG Test turns 50 – A Footy Almanac debutant remembers
December 24, 2024 by 5 Comments
Tony Dosen opens the batting with his Footy Almanac debut by reflecting on the history of, and the 50th Anniversary of the Boxing Day Test. [Welcome to crease Tony – may there be many runs for the Footy Almanac! – Ed.]
Almanac Teams: Debutants at the MCG
December 23, 2024 by 7 Comments
It’s one of the biggest events on the December calendar – Test cricket at the MCG. Rodney Boyd continues his teams of location-based debuts at this modern day colosseum of the southern hemisphere.
Almanac Cricket – Third Test: Six long wet days
December 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
Les Everett gives a potted summary of the Third Test which was always about the rain.
Almanac Life: Why is it so?
December 16, 2024 by 2 Comments
Walking his dog Chloe along the banks of the Murray River at 5.30am this morning was a good time for Citrus Bob Utber to consider the thoughts that came to mind.
‘The quickie who could make the ball talk…’ by KB Hill
December 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recalls the cricket career of Rod Davis who they said could make the ball talk. He was a pretty handy footballer too.
Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Woke up call for India?
December 11, 2024 by 2 Comments
In hospital for a procedure, Les Everett manages to remain updated with the latest scores and his thoughts from the Second Test in Adelaide.
Almanac (Fictional) Cricket: Viv on run outs
December 11, 2024 by 2 Comments
Viv Tufnell, that cricketer from an alternate universe, gives his ‘two bob’s worth’ on the ‘yes-no’wait’ dilemma and the potential of run outs.
ACS Cricket Dinner: Boxing Day Test and Bollywood!
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Australian Cricket Society invites Almanackers to join them for a special Boxing Day Test dinner where the special guest will be Darren ‘Boof’ Lehmann.
Almanac Teams: Players who debuted in Brisbane
December 9, 2024 by 3 Comments
Rodney continues his series with those players who made their Test debuts in Brisbane.
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – Second Test Adelaide Day 3: Final cricket snicks
December 8, 2024 by 3 Comments
It was an exhilarating Second Test in Adelaide reports Citrus Bob Utber but the Aussies were too good as they cruised to an easy win over India.
Almanac Cricket: Mitch Marsh Walks
December 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
James Woodroofe offers his informed take on why Mitch Marsh walked when the camera said he missed the ball. Ah, the tech wizardry!
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – Second Test Adelaide Day 2: Cricket Snicks
December 7, 2024 by 8 Comments
On Day 2 of the Second Test in Adelaide sees the Aussies in a commanding position as India struggle to 5/128 at the end of play reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – Second Test Adelaide Day 1: Cricket Snicks
December 7, 2024 by 2 Comments
Aussies hold the upper hand after Day 1 of the Second Test Australia v India reports Citrus Bob Utber from Adelaide.
Almanac Life: My Footy Almanac debut
December 6, 2024 by 14 Comments
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: Digesting the First Test – Australia v India
December 6, 2024 by 4 Comments
Les Everett presents his thoughts about the First Test between Australia and India and how it played out.
Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins: The Final Word Live on Stage (Dec 5)
December 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Final Word Podcast will be live on stage in Adelaide on Thursday night, the perfect way of getting into this Second Test.
Almanac Teams: Cricketers who debuted at Adelaide
December 2, 2024 by 6 Comments
With the Second Test in Adelaide looming, Rodney’s selections this week feature players who debuted in the City of Churches.
GCJD Haigh on Ian Redpath
December 2, 2024 by 1 Comment
Gideon Haigh on Ian Redpath. And Gideon and Keith Stackpole will be on SEN Radio on Monday morning.
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