Thebeaver has produced one of the more creative pieces of sports writing we’ve published in some time. But you be the judge.
Register of photographic images of ABC Cricket Book scorecards (and covers).
November 27, 2017 by 13 Comments
We know there must be handwritten scorecards out there. Take a photo of a scorecard from your old ABC Cricket Book and send it to us.
What a ball!
November 26, 2017 by 4 Comments
Late Saturday afternoon, Mitchell Starc bowled a brilliant, brutal, and game changing ball.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 3: Vote 1 SPD Smith
November 25, 2017 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports on Day 3 in this absorbing Ashes opener, giving his preferences to the Australian Captain.
To Alex, our cricketer
November 24, 2017 by 10 Comments
From beyond the boundary we gaze at you, leaning forward as you accelerate, and your long frame foreshadows the fast bowler’s menace. Our hope and our pride are funnelled to the demanding biomechanics of what you’ll do in the next seconds. The expectation makes me squirm and spasm. It’s anguish and delight. What will happen? C’mon, Alex! A loving letter to a cricketing son from proud parents.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 2: Vote 1 Cricket
November 24, 2017 by 9 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber casts his Day 2 votes early.
The Ashes – First Test: Give us your running commentary on proceedings at the Gabba
November 24, 2017 by 36 Comments
Add your thoughts via the comments section.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 1: Farm Animals
November 24, 2017 by 5 Comments
Jack Banister reflects on the performance of the English on day one of the Ashes, where the touring side showed they might have more goats than bunnies in their batting line-up.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 1: Opening sparring leaves honours even
November 24, 2017 by 6 Comments
We have a contest on our hands, writes John Butler. The inexperienced English batsmen were up for the fight as the Australian bowlers were challenged by a slower wicket than they’d expected (than everyone had expected), but fought back in the final (extended) session.
#almanac280: “All played well”
November 24, 2017 by 19 Comments
Well, that took off! After a busy week of entries galore E. Regnans highlights a few rippers (you can still read all of them in the original post) and picks a winner. Thanks to everyone who had a go. They’re terrific. Let’s do this again. Suggestions for the next #almanac280 topic welcome. [Huge thanks ER – JTH]
Almanac Music: If you want blood – we got it
November 24, 2017 by 4 Comments
A heartfelt tribute to Malcolm Young and everything that AC/DC means to many
The Odd Friday Lunch – Sam Kekovich (Dec 1)
November 23, 2017 by 3 Comments
Sam Kekovich is guest at the Odd Friday Lunch on Dec 1.Get in quickly.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 1: Is this the new Brisbane?
November 23, 2017 by 5 Comments
Hot off the press – Citrus Bob’s report from Day 1 at the Gabba
Almanac Art Auction: ‘Girls, First Season’ by Kate Birrell
November 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Kate Birrell’s artwork commissioned to be the cover of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 is up for auction. It’s a terrific piece – and represents a significant moment. Find out more – and make a bid.
Almanac Writing Competition – Sport. Write from the heart: #almanac280
November 23, 2017 by 169 Comments
Step right up, writers, thinkers. And enter the #almanac280 competition. Write your best story inspired by our tagline “Sport. Write from the heart.” In 280 characters or less. Enter here.
We have a winner. [Check out our other post]
Almanac Ashes: Revisit the First Test from 2013-14
November 23, 2017 by 1 Comment
Take yourself back to the First Test from 2013-14.
Almanac Footy Memoir: A Bomber Life
November 23, 2017 by 4 Comments
Keith Richards remembers childhood days barracking for the Bombers.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Thompson wins (sort of), Spieth returns to Sydney
November 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal with all the latest golf news as the European Tour and the LPGA seasons draw to a close.
Almanac Teams: The ultimate Gabba Ashes performers
November 23, 2017 by 5 Comments
Not so much a funny team as two extraordinary ones as Dave Brown picks two XIs based upon outstanding one-off performances at the Gabba
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