Where did Australia go wrong? Where did India go right? Sean Mortell offers his views.
Australia v India – Second Test Review: Inept Aussies lose a battle of intent
December 30, 2020 by 2 Comments
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Definitive Rulebook’ by Malcolm Ashwood
December 30, 2020 by 4 Comments
Almanac regular Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood has just released a book of his interviews with sportspeople. Fellow ‘Knacker Luke Reynolds reviews it.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 4: India finishes the job
December 29, 2020 by 5 Comments
Bob Utber was there to see India put the finishing touches on a series-levelling victory.
Australia v India – Second Test: Simply being at the G is what has mattered!
December 29, 2020 by 5 Comments
Jan Courtin recounts the trials and tribulations of getting to the MCG, entering the ground, and happenings within the ground but she enjoyed being in the crowd for three days of the Boxing Day Test.
Balcony Banter: My First Test – Australia v India, MCG, February, 1948
December 29, 2020 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber recalls the first ever Test match he witnessed, Australia v India MCG 1948. It is a classic!
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Falling Road’ – Tommy Mallet
December 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
Tommy Mallet has penned a wonderful heart-felt tribute to an old man in his poem ‘The Falling Road’.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 3: India close on a remarkable revival
December 29, 2020 by 12 Comments
The Steve Smith symphony is out of tune, and it is leaving Australia’s batting badly exposed. John Butler reports on Day 3 at the MCG, as India closed on a series levelling victory.
Almanac Poetry: Prince Albert Hotel, Daylesford, Victoria
December 29, 2020 by 3 Comments
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.
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