Australia and New Zealand have clashed in Perth seven times over the past forty years. With the next encounter looming, Ian Hauser looks back over Australia v New Zealand Tests played in the West.
Almanac Politics: Say it ain’t so Joe!
December 4, 2019 by 4 Comments
What did we ever do to Joe Biden?
The Video James Corner: The experiment with gaming culture.
December 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
James Bosco continues his regular Video James Corner segment discussing the world of esports
Best of Lists 2019
December 4, 2019 by 4 Comments
Can you help WA correspondent Les Everett out? He is seeking “Best of Lists 2019” from readers to publish onto his website.
Almanac Music: Norman’s Rare Guitars
December 4, 2019 by 2 Comments
I was looking for Minuet in G when up popped this. Had never heard of Norman’s Rare Guitars. Got a spare half hour?
Almanac Party: The Tigers Almanac 2019 Launch and Festive Season Drinks (Dec 17)
December 3, 2019 by 9 Comments
Party. To launch The Tigers Almanac 2019. Dec 17. All welcome.
Australia v Pakistan: Second Test, Day 4 – And now the end is near (Apologies to Frankie S)!
December 2, 2019 by 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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!
Almanac Flashback – #putoutyourbats
November 29, 2019 by 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 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 Leave a Comment
The Almanac community is saddened by the death of Terry Daffey (Paul Daffey’s father).
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