Kane Williamson ensured that whichever Almanacker is reporting on Day Four will have something to do – but it was an all Aussie day otherwise.
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 3: We Were Saying ‘Boo-urns’
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Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 2: Australians on the attack
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Citrus Bob Utber is enjoying his time at the Gabba – if only he had a Brisways.
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 2: Beach Cricket, Olympics & Bondi
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Luke Reynolds on one of the most tumultuous days in cricket history. Really.
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 1: I should be at the Gabba
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Cricket correspondent Citrus Bob Utber has all manner of strife getting Up North to the Gabba. He reports from the tarmac.
Almanac Racing – Stakes Day Get Out
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Crio lets us in on his golden rule for Stakes Day – eliminate the ones that can’t win and the rest is easy.
Final Day preview – Ahhhh! The Carnival is Over
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Sal’s word on Stakes Day. Get it while it’s hot.
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 1: Damp Squibs and Unmitigated Tripe
November 6, 2015 by 6 Comments
Scott McIntyre spins the English language superbly in this debut story for the Almanac. [Mark Craig “looks more like a chippie’s apprentice at a Colac Cup buck’s turn than a Test cricketer, and bowls accordingly.” – Welcome Scott – Ed].
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 1: Davey Warner and Dodgy WiFi
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Paddy Grindlay battles to follow Day 1; his best-laid plans are frequently thwarted. Am mp3 player is no match for Melbourne rain.
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 1: Flaming tar barrels
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First Test, Day 1: David Wilson on ritual and memory, humility and kindness; on how the flaming tar barrels of Ottery St. Mary relate today to DA Warner and UT Khawaja.
A-League 1000: The Thursday Edition
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Hamish Neal gets an early start to the A-League weekend along with United and City. Is Jonathan Aspropotamitis the best name in the competition?
Dream Job for Cats Fans!
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Dan Crane has the info on a part time job at the Geelong FC that may just interest one of the many Catmanackers who frequent this site.
Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test: Call for writers
November 4, 2015 by 9 Comments
At the Footy Almanac we’re looking to cover every day of Test cricket this summer. So step right up, sport fans, and send us your words of the 1st Test Australia v New Zealand. Nominate a day to cover. [A great time of year – Ed].
The NFL Beast
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Dennis Gedling on what it was like to experience watching an NFL game live, when he went to see the San Francisco 49ers take on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
2015 MLB World Series – Kansas City Royals v New York Mets: ‘I’m going to Kansas City, gonna get my baby one time…’
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Paul Campbell reviews the 2015 MLB World Series and how it was won my the Kansas City Royals over the New York Mets.
Royal Horse Bazaar’s thoroughbred pedigree
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With the incredible Melbourne Cup all the buzz, Harold Peacock brings up the equine roots of Brisbane’s economy.
South Australia v Queensland and NSW 1980 – Double Dare Ya
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The SANFL seemed to play representative games against everyone bar the VFL in 1980. This double header from Adelaide Cup Day has Swish Schwerdt asking whether Qld or NSW footy was better off for the run.
Taking Stance in the Clem Jones Stand
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The First Test in Brisbane brings back Gabba memories for David Parker.
Get Stuffed
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Kaisha Thompson has a new icon, Michelle Payne. Looks like she also as a bit of pocket money as a result. Yikes!
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