The Footy Almanac

Australia v Pakistan: Second Test, Day 4 – And now the end is near (Apologies to Frankie S)!

December 2, 2019 by Trebor9994 14 Comments

Australia cruises to victory defeating Pakistan in the Second Test by an innings and 48 runs as reported by Citrus Bob Utber from the Adelaide Oval.

Ceaselessly dancing

December 2, 2019 by Ed Carmine 2 Comments

Two teams infamous as purveyors of underachievement, St Kilda Saints and the New Zealand Blackcaps, have played big parts in Ed Carmine’s sporting life – he shares his personal reactions to their Pyrrhic non-victories in 2010 and 2019.

Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 3: The Winter Game

December 2, 2019 by Trebor9994 3 Comments

On a freezing day in Adelaide Citrus Bob Utber watches the Pakistani tail put up a real fight, before being asked to follow on.

Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 2 at Adelaide

December 1, 2019 by Phil Hill 1 Comment

Phil Hill reflects upon his old cricketing mate Neville Turner, ands wishes he could have been with him during the second day’s play at the Adelaide Oval to witness history making cricket. Neville would have enjoyed chatting about the day’s proceedings muses Phil.

Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 2: Great day for the Aussies!

November 30, 2019 by Trebor9994 1 Comment

David Warner crushes the spirit of Pakistan with the second highest Test score by an Australian, 335no! Then the quicks come in for the kill! Citrus Bob reviews an enthralling Day 2 of cricket at the Adelaide Oval.

Pub Review: The Lighthouse Wharf, Port Adelaide

November 30, 2019 by Mickey Randall 13 Comments

Mickey Randall, eloquent as ever; some maritime thoughts, and his review of the Lighthouse Wharf Hotel in Port Adelaide, a delight to read and savour. Check it out.

Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 1: Ho Hum

November 30, 2019 by Trebor9994 4 Comments

Citrus Bob dodges the emus and kangaroos as he drives from Mildura to Adelaide to take up his seat for the Second Test. He enjoys a day of classic footwork from two comfortable batsmen. But is it much of a contest?

Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 1

November 30, 2019 by Phil Hill 1 Comment

Aussies off to a flyer in Adelaide but the question is, according to Phil Hill, who will be the first Pakistani to score a century? Bowling wise that is!

Desert Island Discs – Follow up: “shivers down your spine”

November 29, 2019 by Colin Ritchie 42 Comments

Neil Young’s guitar solo in “Like a Hurricane” is a favourite part of the song that sends shivers down Col’s back when he hears it. What sends shivers down your back?

Almanac Flashback – #putoutyourbats

November 29, 2019 by Edward P. Olsen 1 Comment

Edward P Olsen reprises his thoughts about the tragedy of Phillip Hughes on the fifth anniversary of his death.

Almanac Cricket – On My Way to Adelaide

November 29, 2019 by Phil Hill 5 Comments

The Adelaide Test Match has always had a special place in Phil Hill’s heart since his uni days as he explains.

Daff’s father, Terry Daffey RIP

November 29, 2019 by John Harms Leave a Comment

The Almanac community is saddened by the death of Terry Daffey (Paul Daffey’s father).

Almanac Cricket – Australia v Pakistan: Second Test – The Adelaide Blog

November 29, 2019 by Almanac Admin 9 Comments

Australia are on a roll, whist Pakistan try to pick up the pieces. Will the pink ball make a difference in Adelaide? Feel free to join the discussion as the Second Test begins.

‘Asho’s still ploughing out the runs……’ by KB Hill

November 29, 2019 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Wayne Ashton was a run-scoring machine even as a young bloke and, over the years, amassed both runs and premierships in country Victoria. KB Hill tells the tale.

AFL: What’s the point?

November 28, 2019 by Dips O'Donnell 5 Comments

Dips is in the dumps! Where’s the game going? What are the marketing types up to? Is there only one possible (disturbing) end to it all?

Almanac Cricket History – Australia v Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval

November 28, 2019 by Ian Hauser 4 Comments

It’s a remarkable 30 years since Australia last played a Test against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval. Ian Hauser reviews their past clashes at Australia’s most beautiful cricket ground.