Once, and even still, in jeopardy, the Ashes now look inevitable, with England this week announcing their squad to contest Australia in November. Citrus Bob previews what Australia and England’s outfits may look like in Brisbane – or wherever the First Test is played.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Bradman vs Bodyline’ – Roland Perry
October 8, 2021 by 1 Comment
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’.
Dennis Modra: Norwood’s electrifying pacey wingman
October 4, 2021 by 16 Comments
Champion Norwood wingman turned 80 on this week. Malcolm Ashwood profiles the electrifying, pacey wingman from the `60s.
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 Book Reviews: ‘Neil Harvey – The Last Invincible’ by Ashley Mallett
September 1, 2021 by 3 Comments
Smokie Dawson gives his thoughts on Ashley Mallett’s bio of Neil Harvey, an extraordinary cricketer and the final survivor of the famous 1948 Invincibles.
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: 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup team announced
August 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Australian squad for this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has been announced. Unsurprisingly, there have been several changes after recent disasters against West Indies and Bangladesh.
Almanac Cricket- West Indies v Australia T20 Series Review: Crunched in the Caribbean
July 18, 2021 by 7 Comments
Missing some star players, it was a miserable T20 series against the West Indies for the Aussies as Luke Reynolds reports in his review of the series.
Almanac Sport: All in a day – calypso cricket, Les Bleus rugby and Dream Team hoops
July 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Wayne Ball watches on as Australia resumes rivalries with international sporting opponents in cricket, rugby and basketball. He realises just how diminished the powerhouses of his youth are in 2021.
Almanac Book Launch: ‘And Bring the Darkness Home: The Tony Dell Story’
June 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Governor-General of Australia, David Hurley AC, DSC, FTSE, will launch ‘And Bring the Darkness Home: The Tony Dell Story’ by Greg Milam on Friday 27 August 2021. Full details are in this post.
Almanac Cricket: Black Caps can teach us a lot
June 25, 2021 by 6 Comments
Bob Utber was delighted to sit up half the night watching a great contest of cricket with a wonderful win by NZ over India in their ICC World Cricket Championship match in the UK.
Almanac Books: Bernard Whimpress talks about Wisden
June 16, 2021 by 6 Comments
Bernard Whimpress will next be speaking in the Books In My Life series on 6th July. His subject book will be Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack. Details within.
Five things you may have forgotten (or don’t know) about Shannon Hurn
June 14, 2021 by 5 Comments
A timely and tongue-in-cheek refresher about the sometimes under-the-radar Eagles backline marvel Shannon Hurn from John Gordon.
Almanac Cricket: Five players who deserved a Baggy Green
May 27, 2021 by 13 Comments
Dan Hoban once won an Ashes selection competition on the Almanac so he knows his stuff! He nominates five players who could/should have worn the Baggy Green.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit Cricket Club 2020/21 Season – January, February & March Review
April 16, 2021 by 4 Comments
Luke Reynolds presents a comprehensive newsletter wrap of the Pomborneit Bulls 2020/21 season, with their first XI taking home the ultimate prize for a third consecutive season amidst a wonderful year of growth for the club.
Almanac Book Extract: ‘Media and Me, by Warnie’ from ‘War Games’ by Ron Reed
April 16, 2021 by 1 Comment
Ron Reed’s latest book is the special guest at the next Odd Friday/Footy Almanac lunch on April 23 at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel. Here’s a chapter to tempt your (reading) taste buds!
Almanac Cricket: Run Out
March 29, 2021 by 6 Comments
Neill Jones shares his first story with the Almanac, a delve into the deep love his mum Veronica had for the game of cricket. [Nice debut – Ed.]
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