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Citrus Bob on cricket’s new media landscape

Citrus Bob Utber considers the new cricket broadcasting pond and has his say on a team of commentators. Who’s in Bob’s commentary team? And who’s out?

Almanac Teams: Citrus Bob’s All-Time Top 20 Players

Not wanting to miss out on the act, Citrus Bob Utber has come up with his top 20 players of all time. He should know what he is talking about.

Citrus Bob’s Football Dictionary

New styles of football on display, new hope brimming in hearts. Citrus Bob Utber recognises the time for some new vocabulary, stemming from AFL finals week 1.

The Ashes 2015 – The Tour Bit: Hey Citrus Bob, who else has become an old mate?

Citrus Bob Utber is on tour and seems to be having a very good time of it.

MCG Test, Australia v India – Day Five: Bob Church, the Cherry Flicker and the Scarlet Pimpernel

‘Citrus Bob’ Utber describes the denouement of the third Test; a final day that promised so much, but delivered little by the time stumps were called.

Almanac Travel: Training is the way to go between Tests in New Zealand

Citrus Bob Utber is in New Zealand covering the Test series between the Kiwis and the Aussies. Between tests, Bob discusses his enjoyable trip from the North Island to the South Island and all that involved in preparation for the Second Test in Christchurch.

Almanac Cricket: Marnus Out?

Citrus Bob Utber has a few strong views on the make-up of the Australian side and recent and current selection approaches. [He’s coming at you SPD Smith – Ed]

Almanac Cricket – NZ v Aust, First Test: Day 3 – Get Lyon on the line!

Citrus Bob Utber rises from his sick bed and watches Nathan Lyon spin Australia to victory on Day 4 of the First Test in Wellington.

Almanac Cricket – NZ v Aust, First Test: Day 2 – Green and Hazel favourite colours

A crook Citrus Bob Utber missed the end of the Aussie innings but was there to watch New Zealand get off to a disastrous start on Day 2 of the First Test in Wellington.

Australia v West Indies 2024: First Test Adelaide – Day 3: Aussies not troubled by Windies

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

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.

Australia v West Indies 2024: First Test Adelaide – Day 1: A day of interesting cricket

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

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.

Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: Boxing Day Test – Day 4: Great win to the Aussies

Australia win the Boxing Day Test after a spirited fight by Pakistan, Pat Cummins the star with the ball. Another classic Test match reports Citrus Bob Utber.

Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: Boxing Day Test – Day 3: The pendulum swings!

Citrus Bob Utber reports on an excellent day of Test Cricket on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test Match against Pakistan where he saw the fortunes of both teams swinging like a pendulum.

Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: Boxing Day Test – Day 2: ‘You Gotta Have Heart’

With plenty of wickets falling the ascendency is back with the Aussies after gaining the upper hand in the last session reports Citrus Bob Utber on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test.

Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: Boxing Day Test – Day 1: Melbourne turns it on!

Honours are about even reports Citrus Bob Utber from the MCG on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test Australia v Pakistan.

Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: First Test – Day 3: No room for the Doctor

According to Citrus Bob Utber not the greatest day’s play with no outstanding performances  but nevertheless it is the greatest game – Test match cricket as he reports from Day 3 in Perth.

Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: First Test – Day 2: With concrete

Citrus Bob Utber catches up with fellow Almanacker Peter Baulderstone on Day 2 of the 1st Test in Perth where Pakistan have made a fighting start to their innings.

Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: First Test – Day 1: Warner answers critics in Perth

David Warner answers his critics with an emphatic 164 runs on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Pakistan reports Citrus Bob Utber from Perth.