Carlton 200-gamer Curly Austin is the guest at the Odd Friday Lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms this Friday, Nov 11. All welcome.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 5: Next gen destroy Aussies
November 7, 2016 by 7 Comments
Pat White suggests that a young South Africa, featuring Kagiso Rabada, have raised a two clear points with their stoic and skilful win in Perth.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 4: At the WACA
November 7, 2016 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob writes on a wonderful day of grinding cricket from South Africa – missing Dale Steyn and aiming to build an impenetrable lead – at the WACA.
Almanac People: Rick Neagle the leveller in my life
November 7, 2016 by 70 Comments
Rulebook writes a heartfelt tribute to Rick Neagle and his tireless work with d4d, Count Me In and the disability sector. And invites everyone to become aware, and involved.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 4: Where’s the moustache?
November 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Paddy Grindlay is a frustrated young Australian cricket fan. He’s resorted to YouTube highlights of Mitch Johnson. [You should try Lillee and Thommo as well Paddy – Ed]
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 3: The constipation of over-thinking and the lunacy of under-thinking
November 6, 2016 by 9 Comments
An example of ludicrous over-thinking. And an example of under-thinking. Discuss.
From Baden-Baden to Melton: travelling with Carbine’s grandson
November 6, 2016 by 2 Comments
Wonderful Sunday read as historian Chris McConville tells the story of Baden-Baden and Cyklon. Who says the phenomenon of the ‘international raider’ is recent? [Fantastic. A really engaging and informative yarn – JTH]
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 3: Belief?
November 6, 2016 by 4 Comments
After a long day in the field, Smokie wonders whether the Australian players truly believe they can win
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 3: Chairs, umbrellas and delicates who don the cap
November 6, 2016 by 5 Comments
On a hot day when the bowlers were under pressure, drinks break was illustrative. The Australians laboured; the Proteas carved. The Australians will do well to save this Test. Citrus Bob Utber wipes the sweat from his brow.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 2: Australia drops its bundle
November 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Peter Clark watches the Aussies blow a great start in Perth as the Proteas take command on day two.
Thanks Fishion Chips
November 5, 2016 by 4 Comments
Yoshi transitions into the next phase of his life as Sam “chips” Fisher calls time with the Saints.
Australia v South Africa: Perth Test Day 2 – Test Cricket is Alive and Well
November 5, 2016 by 5 Comments
Cirus Bob reports in from the WACA on a day where the Aussie team continued to puzzle.
Australia v South Africa: Perth Test Day 2 – Rotten batting, again
November 5, 2016 by 1 Comment
Was anyone really surprised by an Australian collapse on day 2?
Almanac Racing – Stakes Day
November 4, 2016 by 4 Comments
Crio delivers his best bets for Stakes Day. As always let us know if you have spotted a good thing in the comments.
Almanac Baseball: 2016 World Series – Recommended reading
November 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This piece from ESPN’s Wright Thompson beautifully captures the joy and sorrow that can accompany long awaited success. We highly recommend it.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test: Saffas slow out of the blocks
November 4, 2016 by 9 Comments
John Butler’s view on the first day of the Perth Test, where lack of resolve and test cricket nous has left South Africa in a bit of a hole.
Twilight Grand FInals and 17-5 fixtures: How much is enough?
November 4, 2016 by 7 Comments
A twilight Grand Final is inevitable apparently. Does what you think matter?
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Promotion Edition
November 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
With the A-League heading into Round 5, Hamish Neal ponders the impact of injuries across the league
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test: Day One at the WACA
November 4, 2016 by 10 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber casts off his Craig Bellamyness and takes control of the WACA press box from where he reports on Australia’s excellent opening day of the summer.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test: Australians take control
November 3, 2016 by 2 Comments
Phil Hill enjoys the big blue Perth sky, the WACA-length bowling and the slips catches it presented, the batting of de Kock and the quick scoring of the Australian openers.
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