November 11 is also the anniversary of another momentous event in Australia’s political history. We revisit an offering from Bernard Whimpress to mark the occasion.
Almanac Sport and Politics – ‘I’ll cry for Gough: the Stan McCabe of politics’
November 11, 2021 by 9 Comments
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit Cricket Club 2021/22 Season – Pre-Season Review
November 11, 2021 by 4 Comments
Luke Reynolds previews the season ahead for the Pomborneit Cricket Club in 2021/22.
Remembrance Day: Wisden on Hedley Verity
November 11, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sporting history and the history of conflict have interesting, sometimes intertwined narratives. This obituary on Hedley Verity in Wisden is an example that is well worth a read anytime, but particularly today.
Almanac Cricket: Cure for concussion? Get rid of the lid…
November 8, 2021 by 2 Comments
Are cricket helmets working as intended? Has their cultural and behavioural impact been flawed? Wayne Ball thinks cricket needs to shake up how it views the relationship between the game and concussion; or worse.
Almanac Teams: A Real Bushrangers’ Australian Test Cricket Eleven
November 5, 2021 by 9 Comments
As cricket season is now here, KD puts forward an Australian Test cricket team of historical bushrangers, as a companion piece to his Almanac post where he selected a real bushrangers’ football team.
Almanac Cricket: Remembering Ashley Mallett and Alan Davidson.
October 30, 2021 by 12 Comments
It’s been a sad day for Australian cricket with the passing of two former Test greats, Ashley Mallett and Alan Davidson. Wayne Ball remembers the two greats.
Almanac Cricket: Australia’s team for the First Test
October 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
The First Test of the 2021/22 Ashes series is still 6 weeks away but that hasn’t stopped the pundits from selecting their Australia team for the Gabba. Cheyne from Brisbane gets first dibs.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Immortals of English Cricket’ by Bill Ricquier, reviewed by Ian Hauser
October 21, 2021 by 1 Comment
Ian Hauser reviews a recent addition to the Gelding Street Press Immortals series, ‘The Immortals of English Cricket’ by Bill Ricquier.
Almanac Book Review: Ashley Mallett’s ‘The Magic of Spin’ by Dan Hoban
October 18, 2021 by 3 Comments
Dan Hoban’s take on Ashley Mallett’s release from a couple of years ago on the great spinners who suited up for the Aussie men’s test team (and some who didn’t but perhaps should have).
Almanac Cricket: Fixture schedule for the Australian 2021/22 summer
October 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
With the cricket season upon us and the First Test less than 60 days away (Covid permitting), The Footy Almanac provides the current schedule for the 2021/22 Australian summer.
Almanac Cricket: Ashes Already Alight
October 13, 2021 by 3 Comments
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 5 Comments
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.
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