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.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Roots’ by Tommy Mallet
December 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
A man and his dog beautifully told by Tommy Mallett in his poem, ‘Roots’. [Welcome Tommy. Glad you’ve finally decided to publish your poems. – JTH]
Almanac Footy History: The Crapp Chronicles Part 5: Crapp and the Telegram!
December 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Crapp’s Chronicles continue with a brave young lad and a potential passing of the umpiring flame to our protagonist in 1899.
Almanac Poetry: Semaphore, Adelaide
December 22, 2020 by 2 Comments
Some places feel haunted by the past. In this week’s poem, Kevin Densley deals with one such location.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: Ted’s legacy
December 22, 2020 by 3 Comments
What price a Ted Whitten footy card from the Scanlens collection? Bill Wootton thinks back to his treasure trove and how they parted ways.
Almanac Book Review – ‘The Momentous Uneventful Day: a requiem for the office’ by Gideon Haigh
December 21, 2020 by 11 Comments
Roger Lowrey offers his thoughts on Gideon Haigh’s most contemporary tome: ‘The Momentous Uneventful Day: a requiem for the office.’
Almanac Teams: Three’s a charm (1980-)
December 21, 2020 by 2 Comments
In his last team for 2020, Rodney Boyd turns his attention to some of the more ‘out-there’ selections in the Number 3 jumper since 1980.
Australia v India – First Test, Day 3: Even more experiences and observations
December 20, 2020 by 9 Comments
Daryl Schramm caught up with fellow participants from last year’s SACA Ashes Tour for brunch on Day 3 of the Adelaide Test before hoping to settle in for some good cricket. He was not expecting what followed!
Australia v India – First Test, Day 3: Game over? Come on!
December 20, 2020 by 11 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber has been watching Test cricket for 70 years and he reckons he’s never seen anything like Day 3 of the First Test in Adelaide.
Australia v India – First Test, Day 2: More experiences and observations from DJS
December 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Daryl Schramm is intrigued by the second day of the First Test between Australia and India and think that, from here, anything can happen.
Australia v India – First Test, Day 2: Another tough day
December 19, 2020 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber loves Test cricket and he enjoyed another gripping battle throughout Day 2 at the Adelaide Oval as the Indians fought back with the ball to poke their noses in front.
Australia v India – First Test, Day 1: From the committee lounge
December 18, 2020 by 6 Comments
Bernard Whimpress had a jolly good day at the cricket with some luminaries of South Australian sport.
Australia v India – First Test, Day 1: Experiences and Observations
December 18, 2020 by 8 Comments
Daryl Schramm presents his report on Day 1 of the First Test, Australia v India, with the Aussies maintaining a marginal advantage. (Through the eyes of a former umpy, albeit footy – Ed)
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