After the first two sessions back on Thursday, no-one thought this Test match would reach the fifth day. But the fight in the Pakistanis meant it did. With the Australians getting jumpier and jumpier as the Pakistani batsmen crossed off the runs the Test turned into a near-classic.
Australia v Pakistan – Gabba, Day 4: Spin Me A Spinner
December 19, 2016 by 19 Comments
As Pakistan makes Australia fight hard for a win in Brisbane, Smokie decides it’s time for a new spin option
Australia v Pakistan – Gabba, Day 4: Tropical storms, Pakistani fight and No-Doze.
December 18, 2016 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber experiences the tropical delights of the Brisbane climate and a mighty fine fight from the Pakistani middle order, as they edge their way towards an unlikely victory. It’s just a pity the only locals still awake were those on No-Doze.
Almanac Cricket: 2016 Mullagh-Wills Oration
December 18, 2016 by 3 Comments
John Holmes was one of the guests at the recent Mullagh-Wills Oration at the MCG. He reflects on what was an excellent event.
Balcony Banter: Calling all MCC members who would like to write a report on the Boxing Day Test
December 18, 2016 by 3 Comments
If you’re an MCC Member and would like to write a report on one of the days of the Boxing Day Test please let us know.
Christmas Offer Number 2: The Doggies Almanac and Play On
December 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This is an ideal gift for those who love sport and love good sports stories.
Australia v Pakistan – Gabba, Day 3: Pakistan hang in there
December 18, 2016 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber is impressed with the fight of the Pakistani batsmen as they hold Australia out, reasonably well, under the lights at the Gabba.
I made my Test debut at the Gabba…
December 17, 2016 by 6 Comments
More of Earl’s pearls. Earl is as free as a bird in the conformist environment of the Australian cricket team. And he averages 72.8 in Test cricket. [Creative – JTH]
The Doggies Launch: A few pics.
December 17, 2016 by 3 Comments
Thanks to Yvette Wroby for some nice pics of the writers who gathered at the North Fitzroy Arms for the launch of The Doggies Almanac last Wednesday.
Cricket’s endangered “species”
December 17, 2016 by 2 Comments
Punxsutawney Pete has identified several species of cricketer that face extinction at the hands of asteroid that is T20. Great read
Australia v Pakistan – Gabba, Day 2: Worser and worser, or worserer?
December 17, 2016 by 4 Comments
An inventive Day 2 report from an engaged Citrus Bob Utber as he plucks new terms to describe old things. Fine use of the verb ‘to squack’ and of the comparative of comparatives as he conveys a sense of the strengths of the Australians and the frailties of the fielding and batting frailties of the Pakistanis.
Martin Flanagan on Matt Zurbo (from The Age)
December 17, 2016 by 4 Comments
Martin Flanagan’s recent column from The Age on Almanac favourite, Matt Zurbo. Matt’s book Champions All is out now.
Local Footy and Mighty Wallpaper
December 17, 2016 by 6 Comments
Matt Zurbo is the subject of Martin Flanagan’s column in The Age today. Here is a piece he wrote in July 2012.
A Dinki-Di, Multicultural, Aussie Side
December 17, 2016 by 11 Comments
With Usman Khawaja facing the country of his birth up at the Gabba, Glen comes up with a dinki-di, true blue Australian multicultural XII.
Off Season Odyssey – Part 42: South or West
December 17, 2016 by 13 Comments
The road is a hungry thing, calling, even when it’s made of nothing but sand.
[This piece was first published in late 2012. It was part of a series where Old Dog jumped in the ute and travelled from the south of Tasmania to far north Queensland and west to the Mallee in South Australia. Read more of Matt’s pieces by clicking on his name in the left sidebar.]
Australia v Pakistan – Gabba, Day 1: Smith superb, Pakistan, er, not
December 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Confessed cricket purist Paddy Grindlay isn’t too keen on day/night cricket, but Steve Smith’s batting is another story.
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