Reggie came through the ranks of junior and grade cricket in Perth with Chris Rogers. He has watched Chris’s career closely. Here he gives some insight into the development of Chris as a cricketer, and now a broadcaster (and possible coach). [Lots of first hand observations here, and a comment on the culture of cricket – JTH]
Australia v South Africa – Adelaide Test, Day 2: Usman leads as Australia takes command
November 26, 2016 by 2 Comments
Our very own debutant, Scana, made it through to stumps on a day dominated by Usman Khwaja.
Australia v South Africa – Adelaide Test, Day 2: Good, tight Test cricket as Ussie holds it together
November 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber is loving the Adelaide Oval precinct, and the cricket. The Australians, with Ussie the sheet anchor, take the lead in a hard-fought Test. While Citrus picks his side of best players not to have played in a Test match.
And don’t forget Saturday brunch.
Australia v South Africa – Adelaide Test, Day 1: The Mid-Strength on the Hill
November 25, 2016 by 11 Comments
Dave Brown takes in Day 1 of the Adelaide Test from the grass of the hill, recalling hills of Tests past
Cricket matters
November 25, 2016 by 3 Comments
With a Datsun Sunny named ‘Boony’ at short leg and once being dismissed by the Virgin Mary, Ged McMahon reflects on the current cricketing crisis in the context of his own backyard of dreams
Australia v South Africa – Adelaide Test, Day 1: Absorbing Cricket
November 25, 2016 by 7 Comments
The Australians stick at it all day, take good early wickets, but the Proteas rally. Then controversy arrives. Citrus Bob was at the Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide Test – Invitation: Saturday brunch Knackers function
November 24, 2016 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob invites Knackers to an Adelaide Test rendezvous: Oxford Hotel, Saturday November 26th, 10.15am for an 11am brunch. RSVP details provided.
Victor Trumper and Gideon Haigh
November 24, 2016 by 1 Comment
Col had a great night with fellow Almanackers at the dinner with Gideon Haigh speaking about his book, “Stroke of Genius: Victor Trumper and the shot that changed cricket.”
Almanac Cricket: Cricketus Horibilis
November 23, 2016 by 7 Comments
What can an Astronaut teach the Australian Test team? According to Dips O’Donnell it’s more than seeing the stars and it’s not rocket science.
Almanac Cricket: Disarray by design
November 23, 2016 by 13 Comments
John Butler feels that Australian Cricket’s foundations aren’t what they once were, this summer needs to regain a sense of balance.
The grave of Tom Wills’ cousin, H C A Harrison at Boroondara General Cemetery
November 22, 2016 by 4 Comments
John Holmes has spent years researching and listing the location of our many Australian Sports Monuments and sportsmen’s grave sites. Many years ago after visiting Tommy Wills’ grave, he located that of his cousin HCAH.
Australia v South Africa – Adelaide Test: Call for writers
November 22, 2016 by 17 Comments
The Adelaide Test begins on Thursday. Let’s cover the game in style at the Footy Almanac. Pick a day.
Australia v South Africa – Adelaide Test, pre-game: Agile, innovative, creative selection
November 22, 2016 by 13 Comments
Alright Australian squad – acknowledge your luck, look after each other and have a crack. That’s David Wilson’s message to the unrecognisables. And their teammates. What a time to be alive.
Almanac Books: Gideon Haigh’s Stroke of Genius (and Gideon for dinner on Nov 23)
November 22, 2016 by 6 Comments
Gideon Haigh’s new book Stroke of Genius: Victor Trumper and the shot that changed cricket is out now. Read about the book. (Includes Catherine McGregor’s review.)
Come to dinner with Gideon Haigh on Nov 23.
Almanac Cricket – Shield goes North
November 21, 2016 by 1 Comment
Qld play a Sheffield Shield game against WA in Townsville, Pat White suggests now is the time for Nth Qld to catch quality live cricket for free!
Almanac Cricket – One Test Wallies
November 21, 2016 by 14 Comments
With the latest round of Test selections and axings, Glen! has compiled a team of one test cricketers, can you add to his selections?
Blind, Deaf and Clueless: Morality and the LBW Decision
November 18, 2016 by 1 Comment
Phil Hilll’s playful account of an LBW decision invokes an olde worlde affectation of Neville Cardus. To make the point. It’s about ways of describing the way cricketers bat in deifferent parts of the world.
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