Luke Reynolds, man of the people, heads behind glass at the MCG for the first time. “The barramundi is a highlight”. Shame about the contest.
Australia v West Indies – MCG Test, Day 2: When conversation is the highlight
December 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber catches up with David Wilson (E. Regnans) at the MCG, as they observe the Australian dominance.
Mentoring Jack Watts
December 28, 2015 by 5 Comments
da mcdonell is going to re-educate Jack Watts. “Some spitting, swearing, socks down and refusal to join the leadership group would indicate progress,” observes his new mentor. [Not sure who is ore erratic – dam or Jack Watts – Ed]
Australia v West Indies – MCG Test, Day 2: Beyond a boundary
December 27, 2015 by 10 Comments
David Wilson on MCG Day 2, social order, expectations, governance, cricket, competition and opportunity.
The Human Bowling Machine from Lewisham
December 27, 2015 by 3 Comments
Tich Freeman is no household name, but lovers of cricket will be surprised they’ve known so little about him after reading T. Rex’s excellent profile. And, yes, it is rather baffling that the Poms haven’t played more leggies over the years. [Excellent historical piece – Ed]
Almanac Cricket: The BBL and Test Cricket
December 27, 2015 by 7 Comments
The voice of youth as Paddy Grindlay reflects upon the lessons to be drawn from the summer of cricket thus far and argues for more day/night tests please, Cricket Australia
Australia v West Indies – MCG Test, Day 1: The new boys consolidate
December 26, 2015 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber looks for interesting asides in enlivening his report of the first day’s play at the MCG. He discusses Windies Tests of long ago, the MCC carpet and failed punting exploits, while describing two consolidating centuries from Joe Burns and Ussie Khawaja.
Tiger, Tiger, burning bright…
December 26, 2015 by 5 Comments
Crankypete remembers Crankybill (O’Reilly) and his views on shorter form cricket.
Boxing Day
December 26, 2015 by 1 Comment
Mulcaster dons his historian’s hat to give us a potted history of the festival of Christmas. From when it was instituted to when it was banned to when it was revived.
Sports highlight of 2015: Joe Moreira’s dexterity
December 26, 2015 by 4 Comments
JTH nominates Joe Moreira’s interdisciplinary skill as a highlight of 2015 (not his best though).
Nominate your highlight(s).
Happy Christmas from JTH
December 25, 2015 by 16 Comments
John Harms sends his Christmas greeting by describing his family’s Christmas Eve.
Leave your Christmas greeting.
Citrus Bob Utber’s Axes and Orchids for 2015.
December 25, 2015 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber casts his eye of the 2015 sorting year and uses the old ‘Listener In’ measure to some of the characters who were prominent.
Almanac Racing – you believe in Santa?..you must believe we can stab a winner!
December 24, 2015 by 11 Comments
Zillions of meetings but lots of distractions means that punters tend to attack myriad Boxing Day options with furry tongues and unprepared for the opportunities to bounce back from the Xmas spree – how can the punt be a waste of money after crackers and crap presents? Have a crack!
A-League 1,000: The Festivus Edition
December 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal previews the Christmas round of the A-League with his trademark 1000 words.
Calling the Callers: Hawks Christmas Revue
December 24, 2015 by 5 Comments
Hawks fans can overdose on Hawks love with Paul Campbell’s monumental review (and revue) of the radio and TV calls of the 2015 Grand Final. You can re-live all the great moments – through a variety of voices. A must-read for Hawkers. [That took it out of me – JTH]
Almanac Film Review: Death of a Gentleman
December 24, 2015 by 1 Comment
Shannon Gill saw Sam Collins and Jarrod Kimber’s ‘Death of a Gentleman’ in Melbourne last night. This is his entertaining and insightful observation of the evening and film.
Australia v West Indies – MCG Test: Call for writers (and predictions)
December 24, 2015 by 7 Comments
MCG Test. We’d love to publish your story of a day’s play. Nominate a day and make your predictions here.
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