Peter Warrington looks at what transpired in and around the 1979-80 Test series (England and West Indies toured that summer), the first series after the WSC split. Great memories. Intriguing analysis.
Almanac Cricket: Peace and war; a selection minefield – 1979-80 revisited.
January 4, 2018 by 39 Comments
The Ashes – Fourth Test: Have a go you Mugs!
January 4, 2018 by 6 Comments
Malby Dangles remembers a slow day at the MCG Test in 1990-91 and considers the place of overly circumspect batting in this MCG Test just finished.
Rodney ‘Rocket’ Maynard: the running machine
January 3, 2018 by 55 Comments
Another entry into Rulebook’s pantheon of Redleg greats, Rodney Maynard is so much more than just the Redlegs… or the Crows
Almanac Music: 2017 – the year of the powerhouse
January 3, 2018 by 6 Comments
Sean Mortell gives his wrap of music in 2017, then offers some predictions and possibilities for 2018.
Unpredicting the future
January 2, 2018 by 23 Comments
Wine and the invention of the wheel, up as the new down, Richmond as premiers, and more. Not sure what Dips is on this festive season but he’s on something.
I went to the baseball
January 2, 2018 by 2 Comments
Andy takes Almanackers on a trip to the ballpark relating his experiences of becoming a new follower of baseball in Australia.
A day (or two) at the races
January 2, 2018 by 5 Comments
Glen and friends went to Corowa to see his horse run, but racing is a mug’s game. So it was off to Merton for the picnics a few days later.
NYE in Adelaide Oval’s Bay 135
January 1, 2018 by 6 Comments
Micky and the kids, a hot night at Adelaide Oval’s Bay 135 for the important BBL NYE fixture, and would you believe it, the Zooper Doopers have been banished!
The Ashes – Fourth Test: Featherbed
December 31, 2017 by 27 Comments
Rulebook Ashwood sums up the Test Match at the MCG and doesn’t have a lot of nice things to say about the curator.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 5: Axes and Orchids
December 30, 2017 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber livens up a forgettable final day with his annual Axes and Orchids. [Congrats and thanks for five days of your lively copy Bob – Ed.]
Chappelli always knew when he nicked one
December 30, 2017 by 18 Comments
Pubxsutawney Pete takes on Ian Chappell on a point of logic, and has a swipe at S.K. Warne for good measure.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 4: A Spot of Gardening
December 29, 2017 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports on the truncated Day 4, with some news on the Richie trivia front and another tricky question.
Summer – Quiet, Reading, Silence
December 29, 2017 by 11 Comments
Jack Banister’s been thinking a lot about silence, and its been shaping his summer reading list.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 3: The Rivalry of the Century
December 29, 2017 by 3 Comments
Anna Pavlou gets her first look at Ashes cricket, from the MCC Members of all places. With a trip to the MCC Library included, she’s off to a great start! (Sounds like the perfect day to me, Anna – great stuff – ED)
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 3: A Cook’s Tour de Force
December 28, 2017 by 13 Comments
Citrus Bob’s Day 3 was all Alastair Cook’s.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 2: Catching up
December 28, 2017 by 14 Comments
On the field, Day 2 at the MCG surprised Citrus Bob Utber [and many of us – Ed]. Well played, Alastair Cook. Off the field, the MCG Test was also in good form.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 2: Cured of sentiments
December 27, 2017 by 7 Comments
David Wilson’s imaginary horse Clarrie Grimmett expected big things from SPD Smith on Day 2 today. As the broiling MCG played stage to those prepared to get the job done, enter messrs SCJ Broad, JM Anderson, JE Root and AN Cook…
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