Citrus Bob Utber reviews Marion Stell’s ‘The BodyLine Fix: How Woman Saved Cricket’, a book full of wonderful stories about the Australian women cricketers who toured England after the infamous Bodyline series and helped restore the credibility of the game.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Bodyline Fix – How Women Saved Cricket’ by Marion Stell
February 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Poetry: Erasmus Fell
February 20, 2023 by 2 Comments
Eureka! Almost being clocked on the head by a large framed print (of the Renaissance scholar, Erasmus) gave Kevin Densley the idea for this week’s poem.
Almanac Country Footy: Calling all ruckmen
February 18, 2023 by 10 Comments
The ads you see in the Barossa classifieds. Any ruckmen out there?
Almanac Cricket: Cricket’s Hat Trick Of Revolutions
February 17, 2023 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck examines the ‘hat trick’ of revolutionary changes in cricket that have affected and developed the game in modern times.
Australia v India – First Test Review: Embarrassing
February 17, 2023 by 3 Comments
2023 Australian Cricket Society scholarship holder Kobe Jacobs makes his Footy Almanac debut with an analysis of the First Test in the current India v Australia series. (Welcome aboard, Kobe! – Ed.)
Almanac Footy: How to give away too much for a player – the right way
February 16, 2023 by 13 Comments
Recruiting a ‘big ticket’ player is an enterprise fraught with danger. Doug Long reflects on several instances at various clubs over the years – some worked, others were a disaster.
Almanac Cricket – The 2023 Border/Gavaskar Trophy Series: Second Test
February 16, 2023 by 8 Comments
The Second Test in the Border/Gavaskar series begins tomorrow. Ian Hauser runs his (despondent) eye over the possibilities.
‘A Tribute to “Wrecker”…just one of the crowd…’ by KB Hill
February 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill pays tribute to Rex Hartwig, one of Australia’s tennis heroes from the golden era of the 1950s. Rex passed away recently.
Barossa United Under 11 Girls v Metro United Black Sep 18 2022
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The BUJFC Under 11 Girls finished on a spectacularly high note in their game against Metro on the weekend.
Barossa United Under 13 Girls v Modbury Sep 11 2022
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The mighty Barossa Under 13s were away to Modbury on the weekend. They battled it out but found the going a little tough. [First published Sep, 2022]
Almanac AFL Predictions: Why Carlton are certs in 2023
February 15, 2023 by 3 Comments
George Grossek searches the history books and come up with a reason his Bluebaggers will win the 2023 flag.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: AFL 2023 – on the way
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life has some questions for his followers to ponder on as the Pies gear up for their pre-season preparations for 2023
Almanac Comedy: My Favourite Comedies #7 – #6
February 14, 2023 by 6 Comments
The TV series ‘Seinfeld’, and the movie ‘Withnail and I’ come in at number #7 and number #6 respectively in Ian Wilson’s #27 Favourite Comedies.
Almanac Footy History: Some background to ‘Football’s Forgotten Years’
February 13, 2023 by 2 Comments
Colin Carter’s new book ‘Football’s Forgotten Years considers the starting date of the VFL/AFL and argues that there’s a quarter of a century that’s been ignored. He has put that straight. Read about the book.
Almanac Poetry: Archangel
February 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley’s poem this week references the Archangel Gabriel, Mary and the Annunciation; ‘the basic concerns here are beauty and tenderness’.
Almanac Basketball: Bill Russell Biography Review
February 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
Braham Dabscheck profiles Bill Russell, one of the legends of American basketball who revolutionised the game with his focus on defence, rebounding and the fast break.
Almanac Life: First Car
February 10, 2023 by 26 Comments
A person’s first car is a milestone event. In this Friday’s piece, KD talks about his, a 1962 Ford Anglia, and invites Almanackers to share their own ‘first car’ stories.
Almanac Cricket: The 2023 Border/Gavaskar Test Series
February 9, 2023 by 4 Comments
The 2023 India v Australia Test series for the Border/Gavaskar Trophy gets underway today in Nagpur. Ian Hauser offers a background to the series.
Almanac Footy History: ‘Sugarfoot’, the career of Murray Zeuschner
February 9, 2023 by 11 Comments
Matt Watson profiles Murray Zeuschner, the dependable Footscray ruckman/defender from the 1960s. (A wonderful tribute to a top bloke – Ed.)
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