Those of a certain age will be reminded of their `80s childhoods by this Dan Hoban memoir. [Or should we say “young Danny Hoban” – Ed]
Almanac (Backyard) Cricket: When I was G.S. Chappell and brother Joe was Geoff Dymock
December 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Ashes 2021/22 – First Test Brisbane, Day 4: Australia storm home!
December 11, 2021 by 4 Comments
On a day expected to see an enthralling battle, Australia put paid to that story by obliterating England. The Lion was without both head and a tail as they lost 8/77 in an inglorious collapse after the heroics of yesterday reports Citrus Bob Utber.
The Ashes 2021/22 – First Test Brisbane Day 3: Great fightback by the Poms
December 10, 2021 by 6 Comments
An absorbing day’s play with England taking the points and putting themselves back in the game. Who would have thought! Citrus Bob Utber reports on play from Day 3 of the First Test in Brisbane.
Almanac Cricket: Captain Pat’s year of living large
December 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Being appointed Test captain would have been enough to make it a big year for cricketer Pat Cummins, but that wasn’t the half of it, writes RON REED
The Ashes 2021/22 – The first ball of the Ashes Test series
December 10, 2021 by 4 Comments
Mitchell Starc’s first ball wicket at the beginning of an Ashes Test series was the first one since 1936/37 reports Peter Crossing.
The Ashes 2021/22 – First Test, Brisbane Day 2: Heads Up
December 9, 2021 by 10 Comments
The maligned Travis Head turned the first test further in Australia’s favour with a magnificent century off 84 balls on day two. He plundered the English bowlers to all parts of the ground in a superb display of batsmanship. ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reports on Day 2 of the First Test at the Gabba.
The Ashes 2021/22 – First Test Brisbane Day 1: Cometh the Game, Cometh the Man
December 8, 2021 by 9 Comments
A magnificent bowling performance by new skipper Patrick Cummins has given Australia the edge after day one in Brisbane. Cummins finished with 5/38 in score of 147 by England reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Cricket: Back to the ‘Bishens’
December 8, 2021 by 15 Comments
From the Footy Almanac archives we reprise this cracking cricket story by Dips O’Donnell first published on this day in 2010.
Ashes 2021-22 – Short Third Man: Pre-series thoughts from Citrus Bob
December 6, 2021 by 5 Comments
Ahead of his usual considered takes on the Australian cricket season, Citrus Bob previews the Ashes squads under Root and new skipper Cummins, alongside a view of some other cricket stories that caught his eye.
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.
The Ashes 2019 – First Test, Day 1: Celebrating Smith and a history-defining knock
December 2, 2021 by 2 Comments
With the First Test now a week away, we reprise Sean Mortell’s review of Steve Smith’s stunning, match-changing innings on Day 1 of the Edgbaston Test of the 2019 Ashes series.
Almanac Cricket: The Ashes, John Arlott, Fred Trueman, and innocent times
November 29, 2021 by 9 Comments
Col Ritchie reprises his piece from a few years ago reliving some fond cricket memories of ABC Radio, John Arlott, Fred Trueman, and his dad in more innocent times.
Almanac Cricket (Memories) Perth Test – Day 2: The Ashes contest is back on
November 29, 2021 by 17 Comments
In a glance back to The Ashes clashes of old, here’s Raj fresh from a clutch of kids’ birthday parties giving us the run down of Perth’s 2013 Ashes Test.
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 (Memories): Happy birthday, Peter Siddle!
November 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
On his 37th birthday, The Footy Almanac recalls Peter Siddle’s memorable birthday hat-trick in their First Test at the Gabba in 2010.
Almanac Cricket: At last, T20 gets the big tick.
November 19, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cricket’s short game has taken its time to fully resonate with Australian sports fans – but that’s old news now, writes Ron Reed.
Almanac Cricket: The First Test squad
November 18, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Australian squad for the First Test has been named along with an extended Australia ‘A’ selection.
Almanac Cricket: Only in Pakistan – Lawyers, Guns and Laptops
November 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Australian cricket team is about to resume touring Pakistan, which can be an interesting experience according to Ron Reed, who was on the spot the last time that happened.
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