Australia faltered, whilst India survived. There were many talking points to emerge from Sydney, and much to anticipate in Brisbane. John Butler sets the scene.
Almanac Teams: A Real Bushrangers’ Australian Rules “Twenty”
January 15, 2021 by 17 Comments
This week, KD supplies an Australian Rules bushrangers’ “Twenty”, made up of actual bushrangers. You know it’s a strong side when ‘Bold Jack’ Donohue, ‘The Wild Colonial Boy’, just scrapes in on a half-back flank!
Almanac Soccer: Vale Frank Arok AM
January 14, 2021 by 2 Comments
Legendary Socceroos coach Frank Arok who changed the course of ‘the world game’ in Australia has died in Serbia aged 88. The Almanac pays tribute to an icon of Australian sport.
Almanac Cricket: Vale Colin McDonald AM
January 14, 2021 by 5 Comments
Colin McDonald, the courageous Australian opening batsman of the 1950s and 60s, has died aged 92 – a good innings! The Footy Almanac offers this tribute.
Australia v India – Fourth Test, Brisbane: A call for writers
January 14, 2021 by 4 Comments
Policies, premiers, politics and the pandemic prevent the Almanac’s doyen of cricket commentary, ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber, from attending the Fourth Test in Brisbane which starts tomorrow. Nevertheless, Bob will continue his coverage from The Den in Mildura. We’re calling on writers to support his daily reports with their own unique perspectives.
” ‘Pud’, ‘Patto’, ‘Pettsy’ and Pate” by KB Hill
January 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
After the holiday break, KB Hill returns with tales of noted cyclists ‘Pud’, ‘Patto’, ‘Pettsy’ and Pate. As always, KB sets a cracking pace!
Almanac Cricket: Turning back the clock – a cameo return to local cricket
January 13, 2021 by 7 Comments
Sean Curtain turns back the clock with a cameo return to local cricket.
Almanac Football: Vale Graham Arthur – Hawthorn’s first premiership captain
January 12, 2021 by 6 Comments
Hawthorn’s first premiership captain Graham Arthur passed away earlier this week. Rod Gillett pays a fitting tribute to the man known as ‘Mort’.
Australia v India – Third Test, Review: A stunning third act marred by upsetting issues
January 12, 2021 by 8 Comments
Sean Mortell presents his review of the 3rd Test between Australia and India which resulted in a match saving draw by India after a fascinating Day 5.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Dawns’ – Tommy Mallet
January 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The magic of the awakening day is reflected in Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Dawns’.
Almanac Poetry: Mickey Mouse’s Cranial Vault
January 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
In this week’s poem, Kevin Densley parallels modern American history with the evolution of Mickey Mouse.
Australia v India – Third Test, Day 5: Against all odds India pull off a marvellous draw
January 11, 2021 by 9 Comments
What a cracking Test match as India pulls off a marvellous draw to defy the odds as Citrus Bob Utber reports from Day 5 of the Third Test at the SCG.
Almanac Cricket: Joy in the Juniors
January 11, 2021 by 2 Comments
With observations finely honed and borne of years of umpiring experience, John Gascoigne knows a bit about cricket. This week he’s learned just a bit more thanks to the bat and ball exploits of twin sisters in the Victorian Metropolitan Cricket Union’s annual carnival.
Almanac Life: Quick hands at Uncle Stan’s in Grantham
January 11, 2021 by 25 Comments
On the tenth anniversary if the 2011 floods, we reprise John Harms’s story about his Uncle Stan and Aunty June who survived the Grantham devastation.
“My wonderful, wonderful uncle, Stan Schulz, died in 2015. He was a great man – a truly great man. He and Aunty June survived the catastrophic Grantham flood in January 2011. At the time, I wrote this story about him.”
The Lake Lap
January 11, 2021 by 10 Comments
‘Tis the season for getting on the sun-drenched bitumen! Mickey Randall relays a quirky family tradition amid the memories of driving around Lake Bonney.
Australia v India – Third Test Day 4: Australia on track for win
January 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
Bob Utber reports on a fourth day’s play that left Australia strongly favoured to win in Sydney.
Almanac Life: Summer Trip
January 10, 2021 by 9 Comments
Kate Birrell remembers the joys of a summer trip with her family of eight piled snugly in the Ford Fairmont to visit her grandparents in Albury in the 70s.
Australia v India – Third Test, Day 3: Relentless Australia Takes Charge
January 9, 2021 by 10 Comments
Citrus Bob reports that Australia have well and truly taken control of the Third Test
Australia v India – Third Test, Day 2: Honours are about even
January 8, 2021 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob Utber presents his Day 2 report of the Third Test between Australia and India with the honours roughly about even.
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