Citrus Bob Utber gets what Adelaideans call an “early minute” (or two) after the visitors folded meekly on Day 5. [Put your feet up Citrus, you deserve it – Ed.]
Tribute From an English Sports Fan to His Friend
December 6, 2017 by 1 Comment
Peter Crossing provides this touching vignette from Day 2 of the Adelaide Test.
The Ashes – Second Test, Day 4: Heritage Overlay
December 5, 2017 by 8 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber took in some of North Adelaide’s architectural heritage en route to Adelaide Oval (how long did he spend at the Queen’s Head?). Here’s his Day 4 summary (the ink is still drying).
The Ashes – Second Test, Day 3: Nothing ever happens in Adelaide on a Monday
December 5, 2017 by 3 Comments
Dave Brown hails the return of Jimmy Anderson and the Ashes contest on an anything but typical Adelaide Monday night
The Ashes – Second Test, Day 3: On attitude, application and a swinging ball
December 5, 2017 by 12 Comments
Citrus Bob reports on an absorbing Day 3 – with England well behind on first innings, yet enjoying the night-time swinging scene of Adelaide.
Four seasons in the whites
December 5, 2017 by 4 Comments
Noel gives us the rundown of his memorable cricket career, which included multiple fielding trophies and plenty of laughs.
Allan Border’s Form Slump
December 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A little poemsy from Damian Balassone.
The Ashes – Second Test, Day 2: Shaun’s Big Day Out
December 4, 2017 by 20 Comments
England may be trying to huff and puff but the Australian house has not blown down – in fact it remains rock solid thanks to the patient innings of Shaun Marsh and support of the middle to lower order. John Butler makes some astute observations about conditions and attitudes.
The Ashes – Second Test, Day 2: The Home of Cricket?
December 3, 2017 by 7 Comments
After putting the Adelaide Oval bandwagon in its place, Citrus Bob Utber promptly files his Day 2 report, filled with accuracy and wisdom.
The Ashes – Second Test, Day 1: Lined Up
December 2, 2017 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber’s Day 1 report from Adelaide is out in time for the visitors to read before their curfew is up.
The Ashes: Forget England; Australian cricket culture is rubbish (Come gather ‘round people)
December 2, 2017 by 20 Comments
David Wilson with his thoughtful take on Australian cricket “culture”.
Almanac Teams: The ultimate Adelaide Oval Ashes performers
December 1, 2017 by 19 Comments
Dave Brown lines up the best Ashes performances at Adelaide Oval. Who knew England had so many left arm finger spinners? And what is the correct number of Arthurs for an Australian team?
The Ten Commandments for average cricketers
December 1, 2017 by 3 Comments
His children having caught the cricket bug, Craig Dodson draws upon years of experience to dispense some wise advice on cricket, dating and life in general
Viv on “being in the zone”
December 1, 2017 by 8 Comments
Viv Tufnell is a Tassie cricketer in an alternate Sheffield Shield universe. He lies, makes excuses and eeks runs at a 28.3 strike rate, while all the while being very much an a@#*hole. Punxsutawney Pete, with tongue firmly in cheek, presents Viv’s interview with Rick Havill about “being in the zone”.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 4 & 5: Cricketholic and too Early
November 29, 2017 by 2 Comments
Now that Yoshi is addicted to cricket, he wishes that the live streams were more reliable.
Viv Tufnell on Gilchrist the walker; Eamon the idiot.
November 29, 2017 by 6 Comments
Viv Tufnell’s back. His teammate Eamon wants to take a leaf out of the Gilly playbook. Viv doesn’t share his enthusiasm.
On reflection – Peter Harvey… and that imaginary white line – by KB Hill
November 28, 2017 by 1 Comment
KB Hill has seen a lot of north-east Victorian sport. Enjoy this tale of Peter Harvey – regional cricketer, footballer and international traveller. [We would love to hear from anyone who knows P Harvey – Ed].
The Ashes – First Test, Day 5: Wheels officially off.
November 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
It was a good game of cricket, until the wheels fell off – the English wheels. Citrus Bob Utber reports on what turned out to be a very easy win to the Australians.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 5: Aussies Ease to Victory, But the Fire for the Urn Burns
And so it came to pass that Australia romped home by 10 wickets. But don’t worry – Callum O’Connor can see plenty to look forward to in this Ashes series.