This Tuesday’s poem from Kevin Densley features the picturesque Central Victorian spa town of Daylesford.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 3: India on top!
December 28, 2020 by 7 Comments
Not a good day for the Aussies on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test reports Citrus Bob Utber from the MCG.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 2: Rahane’s Timeless Ton
December 28, 2020 by 6 Comments
Luke Reynolds had the distinct fortune of attending the MCG for Day 2 with his two boys as Ajinkya Rahane put on a clinic.
Almanac Football History: Fitzroy’s Topsy Turvy 1984
December 28, 2020 by 7 Comments
Phillip Mendes has an in depth look at the 1984 season from a Fitzroy perspective – a year in the middle of what many consider the great club’s last hurrah in the VFL/AFL.
‘Crops, People, Money & You’: a new book by Kate Burke
December 28, 2020 by 1 Comment
Congratulations to Kate Burke, a great friend of the Almanac, on the release of her new book: ‘Crops, People, Money & You: The Art of Excellent Farming’. [And thank you Kate for your ongoing support of the Almanac through your consultancy firm ThinkAgri.]
Australia v India – Second Test Day 2: Rahane grinds Australia into error
December 28, 2020 by 9 Comments
Ajinkya Rahane let his bat do the talking on Day 2 at the MCG. By the end of play he’d decisively won the debate. John Butler reports.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 2: Skipper Rahane controls the game
December 27, 2020 by 5 Comments
‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reports on a Day 2 at the MCG where the Indian skipper took control of the game for his team.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 1: Australia’s defensive mindset does them in
December 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
India bounce back after their humiliating defeat in Adelaide with a sterling performance on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test Australia v India as Sean Mortell reports.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 1: A day for Deano at the ‘G.
December 26, 2020 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber presents his review of the first day’s play of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India including the fitting tribute paid to Dean Jones during the tea break.
Australia v India – Second Test Preview: Batting headaches
December 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Boxing Day Test commences tomorrow with India looking to bounce back after their humiliating loss to the Aussies in the First Test. Sean Mortell previews the match.
Almanac Christmas: Merry Christmas fellow Almanackers!
December 24, 2020 by 4 Comments
Merry Christmas fellow Almanackers!
Almanac Book Review – Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin: A Man Between Two Worlds
December 24, 2020 by 7 Comments
Kevin Densley recently read Roy Hay’s book on Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin and provides some general impressions.
Balcony Banter: My return to the MCG, for the second time!
December 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
MCC member William Hodges explains his two long-term, enforced absences from the MCG. He can’t wait to get back there on Saturday!
‘Typical Hawk-Magpies clash produces thrilling climax…..’ by KB Hill
December 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts a hard-fought match with an exciting finish from the Wangaratta District Cricket Association.
Australia v India – Second Test preview: A week is a long time
December 24, 2020 by 5 Comments
Test cricket returns to the MCG on Saturday for the traditional Boxing Day Test. After the extraordinary events in Adelaide, what might we expect in the Second Test? After all, a week is a long time…
Almanac Music: The Best Australian Albums of 2020
December 23, 2020 by 5 Comments
Smokie has listened to plenty of music this year, much of it Australian. As we approach the end of 2020, he lists his best Aussie albums of the past twelve months.
Australia v India – First Test Review: Wickets, valuable runs and the impact of a pink ball
December 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell reviews the first test, convincingly won by Australia, of the Australia v India Test series with the Border-Gavasker Trophy at stake.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v India, Second Test: Call for reporters
December 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob Utber again invites writers to join him to report on the Second Test starting in Melbourne on Saturday. After last week’s incredible events in Adelaide, there’s sure to be heaps to write about.
Almanac Music: How to Make Gravy reimagined
December 22, 2020 by 4 Comments
Mickey Randall listened to a podcast on the ABC related to Paul Kelly’s ‘How to Make Gravy’ that looked at the storyline from the perspectives of Dan and Mary.
Almanac Music: Wantok Musik Final 2020 Newsletter
December 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Catch up with all the musical happenings from the world of Wantok Musik in their final newsletter for 2020.
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