Ron Reed makes sense of not only the great character who was Shane Warne, but also the response to his death at such a young age.
Almanac Comment: Ron Reed on why Warnie is the only story in town.
March 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A story half-told, Shane
March 7, 2022 by 2 Comments
Riffing on the refrain we heard so many times from Healy and Gilchrist, Gigs captures the sultan of spin’s trials and triumphs in rhyme.
Almanac Cricket: Shane Warne and the gift of hope
March 5, 2022 by 7 Comments
E.regnans met S.K. Warne in Lorne many years ago. What followed is indicative and memorable.
More Almanac (Cricket) Sadness: Vale Shane Warne
March 5, 2022 by 9 Comments
Andrew Else, like most of us, has been shocked by the premature death of Shane Warne. In response he paints a picture of the relatable Aussie which celebrates his genius and his larrikinism while never losing sight of the fact that this is all so sad. [A fine piece , at a moment when we are all floored – JTH]
The Wizardry of Warne
March 5, 2022 by 21 Comments
Damian Balassone, inspired by Gideon Haigh’s recent book On Warne, writes of Warne’s most memorable dismissals. [First published in 2013]
Almanac (Cricket) Sadness: Vale Rod Marsh
March 4, 2022 by 2 Comments
In this heartfelt tribute, Dan Hoban remembers Rod Marsh who was such a part of Australian life for so long.
Almanac Cricket: Taylor’s Triple Ton Will Still Do Me
March 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
WITH apologies to Matthew Hayden, who holds the record Australian Test score, RON REED still has Mark Taylor at the top of his list.
Almanac (Country) Cricket: Luke Reynolds 400th game for Pomborneit Cricket Club
March 4, 2022 by 28 Comments
Luke Reynolds plays his 400th game for his beloved Pomberneit CC this weekend. We know what a team player he is at the Almanac, and we have watched him as he has led his cricket club, so it comes as no surprise to read this delightful tribute from his friend (and fellow-Almanac writer) Rodney Boyd. Huge congratulations Luke, from all of your friends here at The Footy Almanac.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘The Night Was Bright Moonlight and I Could see a Man Quite Plain: An Edwardian Cricket Murder’ – Gideon Haigh
March 1, 2022 by 3 Comments
A murder by cricket bat? Roy Hay reviews Gideon Haigh’s new book, ‘The Night Was Bright Moonlight and I Could see a Man Quite Plain: An Edwardian Cricket Murder’. This review was first published in The Australian newspaper.
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]
KG Cunningham: South Australian Sporting Legend
February 18, 2022 by 48 Comments
Rulebook returns with a profile of South Australian legend KG Cunningham, cricketer, footy umpire and broadcaster extraordinaire.
Balcony Banter: The Maiden Summer
February 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
From the MCC’s members blog ‘Balcony Banter’, Nick Richardson recalls the Women’s Ashes Tour of 1934/35. It was an eagerly anticipated tour following the infamous Bodyline series in the men’s Ashes just a few years previously.
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 Books: An Edwardian cricket murder, investigation by Gideon Haigh
February 5, 2022 by 2 Comments
Gideon Haigh has just released a new book – on a cricket murder Up North in the early 1900s. He tells us the story of writing the book. And how you can get one directly from him.
Almanac Cricket: Fifty-five days to be King – the BBL 11 Grand Final in technicolor (by John Gordon)
February 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
It takes a lot of skill for a writer to make T20 BBL cricket interesting and entertaining, and meaningful. But John Gordon has done it. Read his overview of BBL11 and the Scorchers win in the Grand Final. [Wasn’t expecting references to the Boxer Rebellion and David Niven in the opening paragraph – JTH]
Almanac Cricket: Chopper’s Big Day Out
February 4, 2022 by 3 Comments
Mark Poustie tells the story of a mighty Div 6 grand final in the Eastern Cricket Association (but could be anywhere) when Chopper overcomes the agony of a blow to the Jatz Crackers to at least get himself to the crease. [A fine account – JTH]
‘Surprises continue as fight for WDCA Finals takes shape…’ by KB Hill
February 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill brings us up to date as the WDCA season moves towards the finals.
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 (Women’s) Cricket: Ashes results over the decades
January 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The one-off Women’s Ashes Test gets underway in Canberra this morning. The Almanac looks back over the history of this rivalry.
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