One of Australia’s finest bush sports writers and photographers (helps to be an all-rounder up the bush) Peter Argent has jumped in the old Magna and made his way to Shepparton to cover the national country cricket carnival.
Almanac (Country) Cricket: The national carnival is under way in the Goulburn Valley
January 5, 2019 by 2 Comments
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 2: The day the sky fell in
January 4, 2019 by 4 Comments
Fellow cricket lovers, you may say god save Virat Kohli but nothing will save Australia. Citrus Bob reports on a disappointing performance from Australia as India takes a stranglehold on day 2 of the Sydney Test.
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 2: Pujara and Pant produce punishing performances
January 4, 2019 by 4 Comments
Pujara, Pant and Jadeja produce punishing performances on day 2 to put India in the box seat of the Fourth Test in Sydney.
Almanac Cricket: Luigi returns!
January 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
Luigi the fruiterer has finally felt he has to say something about Australian cricket. He’s back – and he’s not happy.
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 1: India continue on their merry way
January 3, 2019 by 4 Comments
India are 2 – 1 entering the final Test of what has been a great series and in the long term will be seen as the series that changed the face of cricket for the better. Citrus Bob reports on day 1 from Sydney and asks who you think the top six players of the series have been.
Almanac Cricket: Two-Test tyros from the `80s until now
January 3, 2019 by 4 Comments
D.T. Hoban remembers the two-Test wonders for Australia. There are some names here you won’t have thought of for a while.
Almanac Teams: Where have all the Garys gone?
January 2, 2019 by 19 Comments
Gary Ablett Jnr and Gary Rohan may be the last Garys to play Australian Rules footy at the highest level. The name is on the verge of extinction and that is a shame reports Phil Dimitriadis. Phil has come with a team of Garys to acknowledge all the Garys that have played our great game. [This is such a good article we’ve published it twice – and we’ll keep both on the home page as we have comments on both – JTH]
Almanac Teams: A Team of Garys
January 2, 2019 by 8 Comments
What has happened to all the Garys? Phil Dimitriadis remembers some of the finest.
Almanac Cricket: Batsman or Batter?
December 30, 2018 by 5 Comments
When did the word batter take over from batsman in cricket vernacular? Citrus Bob is confronted by this question during a lull in the cricket at the ‘G.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 5: “All over Red Rover!”
December 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
All the talk overnight has been about the performance of Pat Cummins yesterday and the likely hood of changes for the 4th Test in Sydney. Citrus Bob presents his insights on Day 5 at the ‘G while waiting for the rain to clear, and eventually, India’s well deserved victory.
Almanac Art: Waiting for play to start at the MCG
December 30, 2018 by 4 Comments
Kate Birrell is at the cricket at the MCG on this final day, waiting for the rain to stop, the covers to come off and play to begin. This is how she has been filling in her time.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 4: “The drums of India are beating…..”
December 29, 2018 by 2 Comments
The drums of India were beating early this morning as their team zeroed in for victory but a sensational performance from Pat Cummins has muffled their beat, at least for the time being. Citrus Bob reports on day 4 at the ‘G.
Almanac Art: Kendra Heil’s painting goes to Susan Alberti
December 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Kendra Heil’s painting of Hannah Scott has been auctioned. The successful bidder was Susan Alberti.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 3: “Who said Test cricket is dead?”
December 28, 2018 by 3 Comments
“Who said Test Cricket is dead?” Citrus Bob reports on an enthralling Day 3 at the MCG as Pat Cummins leads a magnificent fightback by the Aussies.
Vale, my first true love…
December 27, 2018 by 18 Comments
The first flush of young love consumes you, body and soul writes Earl O’Neill. Movingly, he reflects on the life of that young love Wendy who recently lost her battle with cancer.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 2: “It was bound to happen!”
December 27, 2018 by 3 Comments
It was bound to happen reports Citrus Bob. The outcry from the general public and cricket personalities today about the state of the wicket at the G would match anything The Donald has to say in a State of the Union speech. Citrus reports from day 2 at the MCG.
Boxing Day Test – Melbourne Concrete and Gravel
December 27, 2018 by 6 Comments
Peter Baulderstone celebrates the return to a traditional Australian wicket at Melbourne Concete and Gravel. Premier Daniel Andrews has guaranteed that Victoria will hold the traditional Boxing Day wake for the rest of the millennium. Australia yawns.
Simon Phillips – Flipper, you’re a ripper!
December 26, 2018 by 33 Comments
Rulebook bids a fond farewell (as a Norwood footballer) to one of the most exciting players to pull on the red socks in the club’s recent history
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