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Almanac Footy Tributes: Ron Barassi – A top bloke: an interview with Xavier Tanner

1977 North Melbourne FC premiership player Xavier Tanner remembers his coach of ten years, the late great Ron Barassi, in an interview with Citrus Bob Utber.

Finals Week 2 – Melbourne v Carlton: Tradition

Citrus Bob Utber delighted being an unbiased spectator at the nail biting Semi Final match between Melbourne and Carlton.

Round 22 – Collingwood v Geelong: Waltzing the Matildas at the ‘G with Pies and Cats

Citrus Bob Utber was at the MCG to watch his beloved Cats fall short against the Pies in their Round 22 match but The Matildas more than compensated with their fantastic win against France.

Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Celestial Footy’ – Patrick Skene

‘Celestial Footy’ by Patrick Skene is a newly released book that traces the history of Chinese involvement in Aussie rules footy. Citrus Bob Utber presents his review of this intriguing book.

Almanac Book Reviews: ‘The Lancefield Football Club 1873 -2023’ – Passion personified

Citrus Bob Utber reviews the recently released ‘The Lancefield Football Club 1873 -2023’ book, a history of a club that reflects passion personified and an outstanding memorial to the families, players, and supporters who have followed the club according to Bob.

Round 5 – Gather Round: ‘Hear ye, hear ye!’

Citrus Bob Utber went down to Adelaide (from his home in Mildura) to see what all the fuss was about regarding the Gather Round, and he was suitably impressed with what he saw as his report shows.

Almanac Life: Citrus Bueller’s Big Weekend

Citrus Bob Utber had a big few sporting days in Melbourne involving going to the footy, interviewing, and catching up with his many friends and associates.

Balcony Banter: Who does the dishes in your house?

Citrus Bob Utber is trying to solve the mystery of the origins of an MCG tea towel that came into his possession. This story first appeared on the MCC Members blog site Balcony Banter.

Almanac Book Review: ‘The Bodyline Fix – How Women Saved Cricket’ by Marion Stell

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 Obituaries: Vale Ian Thomas OAM – a football icon.

Bob Utber pays tribute to respected Gippsland newspaperman Ian Thomas OAM who recently passed away.

Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Australia v South Africa Day 4: Big win to the Aussies!

Australia wraps up the Boxing Day Test on Day 4 with a convincing win over South Africa reports Citrus Bob Utber.

Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Australia v South Africa Day 3: Boxing Day Test

‘Keeper Alex Carey scores his maiden Test century as the Aussies continue to grind the Proteas further into the ground reports Citrus Bob Utber on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test.

Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Australia v South Africa Day 2: Boxing Day Test

With deeds speaking louder than words, it was David Warner’s day, 200 runs in his 100th Test. His knock places Australia in a match winning position reports Citrus Bob Utber from Day 2 at the MCG.

Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Australia v South Africa Day 1: Boxing Day at the ‘G

Cameron Green shines with the ball as Citrus Bob Utber reports on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

Almanac Footy: A Team for all seasons

Citrus Bob Utber presents his footy team for all seasons made up of players he has watched play over the past seventy years.

Balcony Banter: The case of the borrowed jumper

On Grand Final day, ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber borrowed a jumper from a fellow Cats supporter. In the post-match euphoria, Bob forgot to return it. Now he’s looking for the owner.

Grand Final Week: Citrus Bueller’s Day On

Citrus Bob Utber had a massive few days around the Grand Final. He reckons he felt like Ferris Bueller. Here’s his account.

Almanac (Grand Final) Footy: The Danger

Citrus Bob Utber helps us get inside the head of his grandson as the Pivotonian No. 35 prepares for Saturday’s AFL Grand Final against the Sydney Swans.

Almanac Footy Life: The Russo Dynasty

Citrus Bob Utber examines the Russo dynasty that produced some of the biggest names to play league football. In total they played 1195 games, kicked  605 goals, won 8 premierships, scored four best and fairest awards, all-Australian 4 times and 1 ‘Big Vee’ an incredible feat in anyone’s language.

Almanac Mates: ‘What’s up Doc?’

Citrus Bob Utber attended the funeral and wake of his footy mate Bill ‘The Doc’ Doherty OAM, and shares his thoughts of the man and the celebration of his life.