For the winner of last night’s ICC World Cup Qualifier between Scotland and the West Indies, the prize was a spot in the 2019 World Cup. The Scots fell heartbreakingly short, losing by 5 runs. Neil Drysdale, our man in Scotland, reports on the game.
Wishing everyone a happy sporting weekend
March 22, 2018 by 10 Comments
Jan Courtin wonders if she watches too much sport. She has a huge weekend ahead, with her Swans in Round 1 AFL action, her Lions in the AFLW Grand Final and her Bulls in the Sheffield Shield decider. [Great photo – Ed]
Katie Brennan and Kagiso Rabada suspension challenges
March 21, 2018 by 8 Comments
Yesterday saw two sportspeople challenge suspensions given to them. What are your thoughts on the Brennan and Rabada situations? On challenges generally?
Women’s Footy – Bud Breakfasts and the Shifting Horizons of Girls
March 17, 2018 by 11 Comments
Saturday morning breakfast at the Wilson’s. In 2014 and 2018. The newspaper is a constant. The conversation, and the back page, have changed. E.regnans with a poignant piece on the growing stature of Women’s footy. Especially in the eyes of his two daughters.
Cricket Caste System
March 14, 2018 by 2 Comments
Some cricket poetry from our Poet at the Desk, Damian Balassone.
Kyle Coetzer’s 5000
March 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
With Scotland currently undefeated in the ODI World Cup Qualifiers, Neil Drysdale pays tribute to Scottish skipper Kyle Coetzer, the first Scot in the history of the game to make 5000 runs for his country.
Almanac Cricket – Davey Warner and the Deluded Toxic Masculinity of the Australian Cricketer: A Performance in Six Acts
March 9, 2018 by 27 Comments
David Wilson says: Such a shame – this #Warner fiasco. When cricket should be the focus. But we shouldn’t walk past this standard of behaviour.
South Africa v Australia – First Test, Durban: Thoughts and comments?
March 4, 2018 by 31 Comments
The First Test between South Africa and Australia started last night at Kingsmead, Durban. John Harms has a few thoughts. Check out the comments thread.
Good parent or a pompous tool?
February 28, 2018 by 6 Comments
A parental confession? You be the judge.
Book Review (4 of 52): The Cricket War by Gideon Haigh
February 22, 2018 by 10 Comments
Jack Banister is back with his 4th book review of 2018. Under the Banister microscope is Gideon Haigh’s masterpiece ‘The Cricket War’. In the new cricketing climate that now exists, Jack recommends you revisit the game’s original revolution
The pleasures of men in white at a deserted SCG
February 21, 2018 by 5 Comments
A pleasant surprise awaited Jan Courtin at the SCG. Remember when?
Almanac (Cricket) Haircuts: A Fringe Player?
February 15, 2018 by 1 Comment
Bush cricket photos from Peter Argent. He reckons the Sevenhill offie M. Wells could do with a trim. [Classic – JTH]
T20 International – Australia v England: Another ‘Big Ship’
February 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Smokie Dawson went to the T20 at the MCG on Sunday with a very well-named mate. [from the MCC’s Balcony Banter]
Raving Rulebook 14
February 10, 2018 by 4 Comments
Rulebook is certainly raving this week as he becomes rather animated over various issues including umpiring in AFLW, resting cricketers at international level, and nocturnal activities at the Winter Olympics.
Australia v England – T20: Hobart’s barmy army hails Glenn Maxwell at Blundstone Arena
February 8, 2018 by 9 Comments
It was a perfect summer’s night in Hobart and Glenn Maxwell put on a show for all those who turned up at the beautiful Blundstone Arena at Bellerive
Cricket Australia Shame
February 5, 2018 by 10 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber is fuming. For a few reasons. But especially because of the way the women’s BBL final was conducted.
Almanac Sport: The 2017 Kids’ Party Cup
February 3, 2018 by 2 Comments
Earl waxes lyrical about the delights of summer weekends; everything from backyard fun, cricket on the radio, Primal Scream, the coming footy season, and even Germaine Greer.
Almanac Cricket: A smiling, new South African quick
January 28, 2018 by 3 Comments
Tremendous Almanac debut piece by Tom Harrington about South African Test novice quickie Lungi Ngidi who has made an impression in this series.
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