Australia count the victories. England count the lost opportunities. John Butler counts the score.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane Day 4: Too little too late from England
December 8, 2025 by 3 Comments
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane: Day 4 – Aussies go two up!
December 7, 2025 by 5 Comments
With Australia running out convincing winners on Day 4 of the Second Ashes Test in Brisbane, Citrus Bob Utber presents his thoughts on the day’s play.
The Ashes – Skill and Execution
December 7, 2025 by 7 Comments
Reflecting back to his time of competitive cricket reminded Dips O’Donnell of his childhood awe of the skills of Test cricketers which is now further reignited during the current Ashes series.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane: Day 3 – Mitch Starc! You Beauty!
December 7, 2025 by 3 Comments
Dan Lonergan reports on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, lauding the performance of the Australians, especially Mitchell Starc, and wonders whether the Englishmen are capable of adjusting their approach.
Almanac Cricket: ACS Literary Scholar Report – Women’s Cricket World Cup
December 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes is the Australian Cricket Society’s literary scholar and is mentored by writer John Harms. This is his latest report featuring the recently played Women’s Cricket World Cup.
The Ashes – Second Test: Cricket Snicks 3 with Citrus Bob
December 6, 2025 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber presents Cricket Snicks No. 3 with his thoughts on all things cricket offered in his forthright style.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane: Day 2 – A ‘catch of the Series’ conundrum
December 6, 2025 by 3 Comments
Heather Lee presents her report for Day 2 of the Ashes Test from Brisbane where England will rue all their dropped catches as Australia leads by 44 runs with 4 wickets in hand.
The Ashes – Second Test: Cricket Snicks 2 with Citrus Bob
December 5, 2025 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber presents his second ‘Cricket Snicks’ highlighting his thoughts and observations from the current Test.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Round 6: West Warrion v Alvie
December 5, 2025 by 4 Comments
With a 5 for, and hitting the winning runs with a 6, it was a great birthday present for Liam McCullagh and a gutsy win for West Warrion over Alvie.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane: Day 1 – Thank you Australia!
December 5, 2025 by 3 Comments
Joe Root scores his maiden Test century in Australia as England fight back and place themselves in a good position at the end of Day 1 reports Citrus Bob Utber.
The Ashes – Second Test: Brisbane preview
December 4, 2025 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber presents his thoughts in the lead-up to the Second Test in Brisbane.
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014, Part 4: 1963/64 – 1969/70
December 3, 2025 by 2 Comments
David Turpin continues his informative series ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014’. Part 4 examines the seasons 1963/64 – 1969/70.
Almanac Teams: Brisbane Test Memory Makers
December 1, 2025 by 4 Comments
On to the second Test of the season and with it Rodney Boyd’s sides featuring the boys who performed – or failed to do so in spectacular fashion – at the former greyhound track in Woolloongabba.
Almanac Book Review: ‘On Our Selection: An Alternative History of Australian Cricket’ by Bernard Whimpress
November 28, 2025 by 3 Comments
‘It’s still three blokes deciding the future of a group of eager players who hope and pray they someday earn a baggy green.’ Barry Nicholls offers his insights into ‘On our selection: an alternative history of Australian cricket’ by Bernard Whimpress.
Almanac Cricket – Two Superlative Innings: When Tony Greig and Geoff Boycott Padded Up For Waverley
November 27, 2025 by 3 Comments
Braham Dabscheck offers a detailed insight into a watershed moment in Sydney grade cricket when England captain Tony Greig agreed to play for Waverley Cricket Club. The repercussions changed cricket forever.
Almanac (Club) Cricket – Round 5: West Warrion v Simpson
November 27, 2025 by 2 Comments
West Warrion Panthers were back to their best as they took on Simpson Tigers last weekend. Sidelined by illness, Liam McCullagh had to watch most of the game, but still managed to play a small part late in the day. (Just check out the afternoon tea spread! – Ed.)
The Ashes – First Test: A South Australian on tour
November 26, 2025 by 11 Comments
Daryl Schramm makes his long-awaited Almanac debut with the story of his visit to Perth to experience the First Test of the Ashes series. [Worth the wait DJS – Ed]
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014, Part 3: 1958/59 – 1962/63
November 26, 2025 by 2 Comments
More cricket history from David Turpin with Part 3 of ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014’ featuring the seasons 1958/59 – 1962/63.
The Ashes – First Test: Rulebook comes off the long run
November 26, 2025 by 17 Comments
Rulebook cannot resist summarising the proceedings of the crazy Perth Test.
The Ashes – First Test: More cricket snicks with Citrus Bob
November 24, 2025 by 3 Comments
With the early end to the First Ashes Test in Perth, Citrus Bob Utber presents some thoughts surrounding the test with more of his ‘cricket snicks’ as we head towards the Second Test in Brisbane.
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