This ANZAC Day, Citrus Bob Utber and his fellow ABC Mildura commentator reflected on sportsmen who made the supreme sacrifice in World Wars.
Almanac Cricket – Keith Stackpole: a profile
April 23, 2025 by 4 Comments
As we mark the passing of Keith Stackpole today, Barry Nicholls shares a profile of ‘Stackie’ which will appear in his book ‘Playing to Win’ which is due for release around Fathers Day.
Almanac Cricket: Vale Keith Stackpole
April 23, 2025 by 2 Comments
Sad news for Australian cricket fans with news today of the passing of Test great Keith Stackpole. ‘Stackie’ was a dasher, an entertainer and, later, a respected commentator who told it as he saw it!
Almanac Cricket: Reflecting on the Test series in Sri Lanka
March 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes kept a close eye on the recent Sri Lanka v Australia.
Almanac Biography: A request from Citrus Bob – who is the batsman?
March 28, 2025 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob is desperate to find out who the tall batsman is going out to bat with Chris Kiernan. He would be delighted if someone can help him out.
Almanac Teams: Debuts at Lord’s and The Oval (Part 2 – England)
February 28, 2025 by 4 Comments
Part 2 of Rodney Boyd’s list of cricketers who made their Test debuts at Lord’s and The Oval.
Almanac Cricket: Our new ACS writer remembers his first summer of cricket
February 26, 2025 by 1 Comment
Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes is our new Australian Cricket Society Scholar. His articles will appear in various ACS publications and here at www.footyalmanac.com.au In his debut piece he remembers the first summer he really got interested in cricket. [Welcome Lorenzo – Ed]
Almanac Cricket: Favelland
February 24, 2025 by 10 Comments
Michael Sexton on Les Favell’s entry into the SA Sport Hall of Fame
Almanac Teams: Debuts at Lord’s and The Oval (Part 1 – Australia)
February 24, 2025 by 4 Comments
As the cricket season winds down again, Rodney Boyd makes a last stop at two of the sport’s most famous grounds, this time to look at the Aussie blokes who debuted there.
Almanac Teams: Debuts at Edgbaston, Headingley, Old Trafford and Trent Bridge (Part 2 – England)
February 21, 2025 by 4 Comments
Part 2 of Test cricket debutants at Edgbaston, Headingley, Old Trafford and Trent Bridge features players representing England.
Almanac Teams: Debuts at Edgbaston, Headingley, Old Trafford and Trent Bridge (Part 1 – Australia)
February 17, 2025 by 3 Comments
More Test debuts from Rodney Boyd, this is team one of a two-parter (lots of Tests against the old enemy!) that looks at the Australian side.
Almanac Cricket (Umpires): Mel Johnson – standing behind
February 12, 2025 by 8 Comments
Matt Watson recently caught up with former Test umpire Mel Johnson. What emerged was a tale of honesty, humility and admiration. (This is a corker! – Ed.)
Almanac Teams: Debuts in the West Indies
February 10, 2025 by 5 Comments
Caribbean kings of the local and tourist variety feature in Rodney Boyd’s teams this week.
Almanac Teams: Debuts in South Africa
February 3, 2025 by 3 Comments
Just a short flight over the Indian Ocean for these Test debutants in Rodney Boyd’s teams of the week.
Almanac Cricket Memoir: Les Favell’s Creams – remembering the Fourth Test of the 1960-61 West Indies Tour of Australia
February 3, 2025 by 14 Comments
Nank remembers the summer when cricket got hold of him: the celebrated West Indies Tour of Australia in 1960-61. He was at the Adelaide Test with his Dad Max and mates. [Cracking memoir – Ed]
Almanac Cricket: First Test, Sri Lanka v Australia – Galle or Nothing?
February 2, 2025 by 7 Comments
Smokie Dawson reports from Galle after Australia demolished Sri Lanka in the First Test. But what of the future of Test cricket in Sri Lanka?
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew’ by Shehan Karunatilaka
February 1, 2025 by 6 Comments
Peter Crossing reviews ‘Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew’ by Booker Prize winning author, Shehan Karunatilaka, a fictional tale relating to the search for a ‘mysterious Sri Lankan scricketer who may or may not have been the best spin bowler ever’..
Almanac Cricket: Australia clinches 3-1 series victory against India
January 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
ACS journalism scholar Liam McCullagh reviews the recent Australia v India series.
Almanac Cricket: First Test, Sri Lanka v Australia – Greetings From Galle
January 30, 2025 by 12 Comments
Smokie Dawson reports from Galle on Day 1 of the First Test between Sri Lanka and Australia. What were the chances of running into some folk from Williamstown?
‘From WDCA to VCA…’ by KB Hill
January 30, 2025 by 1 Comment
KB Hill takes us through the lengthy list of WDCAl cricketers who made the grade in the VCA, and beyond in some cases.
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