After a bit of encouragement, Ian Hauser continues his ‘What Happened on…?’ series. January 16th throws up the usual mix of images and memories.
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Almanac History – What happened on January 9? (Part Two)
January 14, 2020 by 4 Comments
Roger Lowrey reflects on events that happened in his life on January 9, over a three year period from 1971 – 1973.
Australia v New Zealand – First Test, Day 3: The screws are tightened
December 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber braves the heat again in Perth as the Australian put themselves into a very strong position.
Almanac History – What happened on the twelfth of the twelfth?
December 12, 2019 by 4 Comments
Ian Hauser continues our series of ‘on this day’ posts. It’s a special one for him, the twelfth of the twelfth, with the focus on cricket and the arts.
Almanac Cricket History – Australia v New Zealand at Perth
December 5, 2019 by 5 Comments
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 Rugby League – There are upsets, and then there are Upsets!
November 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Saturday’s international rugby league triple-header at Auckland’s Eden Park provided two upsets, one of which was notable, the other historic. At the end of the day, the winner was rugby league but the biggest winner was Tonga. Rugby league aficionado Ian Hauser explains.
Almanac Cricket – Sheffield Shield Round 3: Last Chance Saloon
November 1, 2019 by 9 Comments
Wannabe First Test aspirants have their last chance to impress the national selectors this weekend in Round 3 of the 2019/20 Marsh Sheffield Shield competition. Ian Hauser runs his eye over the possibilities.
Almanac Cricket: an Enigmatic Eleven – a team of puzzles trying to find a common solution
October 18, 2018 by 12 Comments
A long rain break at the Gabba yesterday gave father and son time to pick an Australian team of enigmas. There were many names from which to choose.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: where now for Queensland?
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In which direction will the Maroons selectors go when they choose their squad for Game 3 of this year’s State of Origin series? Father and Son sorted it out over lunch the other day.
Cricket: You’ve just got to go local
March 11, 2014 by 4 Comments
Ian Hauser wanders north into the foothills of the Great Divide, to watch the local cricket finals in “Dog on the Tuckerbox” country around Gundagai and Tumut.
Almanac Rugby League – The Rugby League Almanac 2013 on-line: Round 4
March 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Almanac Rugby League writers capture all the action in Round 4, 2013.
Almanac Rugby League – What’s in The Rugby League Almanac?
December 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
An outline of what is in The Rugby League Almanac 2012.
The Shield Final
March 20, 2012 by 8 Comments
by Ian Hauser Late last year on 9th October, son Liam and I went to the Gabba to watch the Queensland Bulls take on the Victorian Bushrangers in a Ryobi Cup one-dayer. We were treated to a decidedly underwhelming match which the Bulls won without being in the least convincing. We agreed that the [Read more]
A Weekend in Sport
There was a lot to appreciate about the weekend’s multiple sports offerings. Ian Hauser provides his take on some of the amazing contests and looks for lessons from it all.