The senior men’s teams were the only Pomborneit teams in action this past week. As usual, there were plenty of great individual performances to celebrate among the mixed results.
Almanac (Pro) Writers: Gideon Haigh and Tony Wilson on Substack
January 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
Gideon Haigh and Tony Wilson both have Substack accounts featuring their writing for the enjoyment of their readers. Worth a look. [Always good to support freelance writers – Ed]
Almanac Cricket – Australia v West Indies: Tests played at The Gabba
January 25, 2024 by 3 Comments
The Second Test between Australia and West Indies begins later today at The Gabba. Revisit past games between these two teams at this historic ground.
‘Mitch makes his mark…’ by KB Hill
January 25, 2024 by 1 Comment
KB Hill chats with Mitch Perry, the Bruck youngster who made his way into the Victorian Sheffield Shield side
Almanac Footy: A great Football Rivalry – Fitzroy v Hawthorn 1978-1986 by Philip Mendes
January 24, 2024 by 3 Comments
Philip Mendes presents an in-depth analysis of the great footy rivalry between Fitzroy and Hawthorn between the years 1978 to 1986.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Style
January 23, 2024 by 15 Comments
Karl Dubravs has gathered a selection of Bob Dylan songs recorded by Australian artists, and you’ll be surprised who some of those artists are. [This is Karl’s first piece for the Footy Almanac – welcome Karl. ED]
Almanac Cricket: Pomborneit Claim Back to Back South West CA Twenty20 Titles
January 23, 2024 by 5 Comments
The Pomberneit Cricket Club continue their success with back to back wins in the South West CA Twenty20 Titles.
Almanac Music: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2024
January 23, 2024 by 1 Comment
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2024 has announced the headliner acts for this year, and it’s a cracker. Col and Meryl will be there to enjoy the fabulous music and culture of New Orleans.
Almanac Teams: Cricketers who contributed in last Test before dropped/replaced
January 22, 2024 by 23 Comments
A new year and a new Rodney Boyd team – this time with a five day and creams flavour: cricketers who didn’t play the following match after putting in a more than decent shift
Almanac Poetry: Encounter with a Fox
January 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This Monday’s poem from KD, previously unpublished, concerns a fox that was too friendly for its own good. [Contains mild coarse language – Ed]
Almanac Cricket: The Test debut of Shamar Joseph
January 21, 2024 by 1 Comment
Shamar Joseph has made an outstanding debut in his Test Cricket career. Taking a wicket with his first ball, and together with his batting efforts suggests there is a long career ahead for him writes Michael Viljoen.
Almanac Life: Stuff that happened during Covid lockdown
January 19, 2024 by 12 Comments
John Harms has collated the nine short pieces he wrote about home-schooling during Covid.
Australia v West Indies 2024: First Test Adelaide – Day 3: Aussies not troubled by Windies
January 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
As expected, the Aussies cruise to an easy victory against the Windies on Day 3 of the First Test in Adelaide reports a delighted Citrus Bob Utber.
Australia v West Indies 2024: First Test Adelaide – Day 2: Windies blown away by Hurricane Hazle
January 18, 2024 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports from Day 2 of the First Test against the West Indies where he witnessed a magnificent century from Travis Head who together with Josh Hazlewood’s bowling set up a certain victory for the Aussies.
Almanac Cricket: Seeking solitude in my camping chair
January 18, 2024 by 4 Comments
Craig Dodson reflects upon the trials and tribulations of watching his son play in an U12 cricket carnival in Melbourne from the comfort of his camping chair.
An Almanac Proposal: Subjects Worthy of a Biopic
January 18, 2024 by 8 Comments
Ian Wilson proposes a variety of sportspeople and a musician that he thinks make excellent subject material for biopics.
‘Veteran Simon still making an impact…’ by KB Hill
January 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Simon O’Brien, originally from the clan at Greta, has had a long and distinguished career with St Kilda and Camberwell-Magpies cricket clubs. KB Hill caught up with him recently.
Australia v West Indies 2024: First Test Adelaide – Day 1: A day of interesting cricket
January 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber reports from the First Test between Australia and the West Indies in Adelaide where he witnessed a very interesting day of cricket.
Balcony Banter: Banter on the Balcony
January 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
You don’t go to the cricket just to watch the game. ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber goes to catch up with friends and acquaintances old and new. He wrote about it recently on ‘Balcony Banter’, the MCG Members blog.
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