The Poms have announced a new cricket format they are implementing during their coming summer season. This, and other announcements from the ECB have been made available by Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Cricket: Media Release from the England and Wales Cricket Board regarding ‘The Hundred’
March 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
A day at the MCG – not watching sport but reliving history
March 9, 2020 by 3 Comments
Greg Blood reviews his tour of the recently revamped Australian Sports Museum at the MCG, and the MCG itself. [Terrific piece – Ed]
AFLW Round 5 – Carlton v St. Kilda: Saints on the improve despite experiencing the Blues
March 8, 2020 by 1 Comment
Although the Saints lost their Round 5 AFLW match against the Blues, Braham Dabscheck saw many positive aspects from the developing Saints that pleased him.
The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn: Australia and India are ready to contest the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final
March 7, 2020 by 2 Comments
Liam Hauser has kept a close eye on the Women’s T20 World Cup. Here he previews a match which could go either way, played in front of what looks like being a massive crowd.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: Pomborneit Cricket Club 2019/20 Season – February Review
March 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
Ahead of today’s semi final action, catch up with all of the February happenings at the Pomborneit Cricket Club.
The strange case of Archie Whitfield
March 6, 2020 by 14 Comments
The ‘one game only’ club contains a plethora of interesting stories. Archie Whitfield is one such case, as related here by Gigs in an excerpt from his forthcoming book with Mick Rees.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – Australia and India set to contest the decider, but not before rain affected the semi-finals
March 6, 2020 by 3 Comments
Australia will play India in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup this weekend. It will be a beauty! Liam Hauser updates the results of the semis.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Zac Heczey: The Regional Tennis Championships
March 6, 2020 by 2 Comments
Parade College Grade 9 student Zac Heczey was playing in the Regional Tennis Championships. Coming up against arch-rivals Waverley in the Grand Final, Zac strode out onto the court to play the deciding set of singles tennis.[Well played Zac – JTH]
A Punters delight: A dead certainty!
March 6, 2020 by 4 Comments
Got a dead certainty for you! How often have punters heard this call only to be let down. Not in this case!
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Hadi Ehtsham: The BBL Melbourne Derby
March 6, 2020 by 1 Comment
Parade College Grade 9 student Hadi Ehtsham tells the tale of going to watch the Melbourne Stars play the Renegades in a derby over the 2019/20 season. Watching Glenn Maxwell blast his team to victory, Hadi’s joy is difficult to contain.
Sing the Song
March 6, 2020 by 9 Comments
Citrus Bob is not happy! Why? Lousy singing by winning teams of their theme song after a victory is just not up to scratch and has got on his goat!
“….’Woosha’ Fights Back…” by KB Hill
March 5, 2020 by 3 Comments
Shane Welch had a promising cricket career ahead of him but opted for the country life, his family, a career and footy with the Wangaratta Rovers. KB Hill tells the story.
Plastic boots and footballs … a dog’s breakfast
March 5, 2020 by 11 Comments
Fifty years ago, two young blokes met in Adelaide and found they had lots of common – except for their choice of footy teams. Could their friendship survive? Here’s the story.
Monaros 2020 – a vision triumphant
March 5, 2020 by 5 Comments
Earl goes back through NFL records and videos to find a way for his Monaros to triumph in 2020. It’s a bit left field, but it just might work!
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Jonah Fisher: Anzac Day 2019
March 5, 2020 by 1 Comment
Collingwood and Essendon played out an infamous blockbuster on Anzac Day 2019. Parade College Grade 9 student Jonah Fisher recounts his day spent at the MCG watching his Bombers give their all.
Round 4 AFLW – St Kilda v Fremantle: Heartwarming then heartbreaking – a truly Moorabbin afternoon
March 5, 2020 by 2 Comments
In the St Kilda Football Club’s inaugural AFLW season, Yvette Wroby finds this particular loss the hardest to bear thus far. Yet there were still so many positives.
AFLW Round 5 – Footy Fixture
March 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This week it’s Round 5 of the AFLW 2020 season, and it is sure to be another cracker!
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Zyon Iosefo: The underdogs
March 5, 2020 by 1 Comment
Zyon Iosefo remembers his experience of being in a giant-killing relay team from a tiny little primary school.
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