After putting the Adelaide Oval bandwagon in its place, Citrus Bob Utber promptly files his Day 2 report, filled with accuracy and wisdom.
Importance of open communication
December 3, 2017 by 2 Comments
Yoshi discusses the value of open and frank communication.
Wednesday Night Book Club: Yellow and Black
December 3, 2017 by 4 Comments
Andy Fuller went to a recent event featuring Konrad Marshall, Caroline Wilson and Geoff Slattery who were discussing Konrad’s book Yellow and Black. Konrad spent a season (and little more) with the club and had terrific access. Here Andy reports on the night.
The Ashes – Second Test, Day 1: Lined Up
December 2, 2017 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber’s Day 1 report from Adelaide is out in time for the visitors to read before their curfew is up.
Book Launch: An Eye on Cricket by Gideon Haigh (Dec 12)
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We’re calling it The Week of Book Launches. All welcome at Gideon’s launch on Dec 12 at the Yarras (Como Park clubhouse), and then the next night is The Tigers’ Almanac 2017 launch at the North Fitzroy Arms
The Ashes: Forget England; Australian cricket culture is rubbish (Come gather ‘round people)
December 2, 2017 by 20 Comments
David Wilson with his thoughtful take on Australian cricket “culture”.
Raving Rulebook No 11
December 1, 2017 by 12 Comments
The ECB will be on the back foot after Rulebook’s bake this week. Plus his considered opinions on the Ashes so far, soccer ball kids, Crow’s drafting and Chadd. (And a surprising musical backdrop)
In Vino Veritas
December 1, 2017 by 3 Comments
Opening an old bottle of wine turns out to be a perfect analogy for Richmond’s 2017 season
Almanac Teams: The ultimate Adelaide Oval Ashes performers
December 1, 2017 by 19 Comments
Dave Brown lines up the best Ashes performances at Adelaide Oval. Who knew England had so many left arm finger spinners? And what is the correct number of Arthurs for an Australian team?
The Ten Commandments for average cricketers
December 1, 2017 by 3 Comments
His children having caught the cricket bug, Craig Dodson draws upon years of experience to dispense some wise advice on cricket, dating and life in general
Viv on “being in the zone”
December 1, 2017 by 8 Comments
Viv Tufnell is a Tassie cricketer in an alternate Sheffield Shield universe. He lies, makes excuses and eeks runs at a 28.3 strike rate, while all the while being very much an a@#*hole. Punxsutawney Pete, with tongue firmly in cheek, presents Viv’s interview with Rick Havill about “being in the zone”.
The ’69 State Schoolboys’ Football Competition – Adidas
November 30, 2017 by 7 Comments
Peter Thomas recently contacted the Footy Almanac in response to a story about Adelaide Sports Stores. We found that he has a wealth of stories gleaned from his days as an Adidas rep.
Here’s his first one, with a Western Australian flavour. Welcome Peter.
Almanac Teams – Super 6s: Standing on the Shoulders of a Giant
November 30, 2017 by 30 Comments
The number 6 has special significance to Phil Dimitriadis, thanks to his beloved brother Tim.
Australia v Iran 1997: What happens when a sport bets the house and loses
November 29, 2017 by 9 Comments
As the 17th anniversary of Australia v Iran ticks by, Vaughan Menlove shares his memories of that World Cup qualifier at the MCG. He remains haunted. [And with a debt to pay…? – Ed] [First published Nov 29 2014, reprised Nov 29, 2o17]
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Davis dazzles in the Harbour City, Ormsby prevails in HK
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The Australian Open was one of several golfing highlights last week, according to Hamish Neal’s news, thoughts and notes.
Getting to Know Natarsha Bamblett – An Interview With Richmond’s Newest Tiger
November 29, 2017 by 6 Comments
Liahm O’Brien catches up with the first player signed to Richmond’s VFLW team, Natarsha Bamblett as they chat about sport, life as a community role model and the upcoming 2018 season.
Aussie Rules – Passion and Pain Exhibition
November 29, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Rotary Club of Caulfield is very active in the local community arts arena. They are taking submissions for next year’s footy themed exhibition, further details can be found here.
Vote for a great sports story – the commentator (Jarryd) and his blind friend (Mark).
November 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This is a terrific sports story – and one worth voting for.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 4 & 5: Cricketholic and too Early
November 29, 2017 by 2 Comments
Now that Yoshi is addicted to cricket, he wishes that the live streams were more reliable.
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