Ahead of the World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia, here’s Keiran Deck’s wrap of Thursday evening’s semi-final win for the Aussies over India.
ICC World Cup Final: Being a cricket fan in the US
March 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The FIFA World Cup generated huge interest in the States, the ICC World Cup barely a blip.
In this piece from Bruce Berglund’s The Allrounder, three Americans discuss being passionate about cricket in the US:
Junior Almanac 2015 : In a tense finish, the Mighty Hawks Win The Day
March 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
We’re always proud of the input from our younger writers as each season progresses. On the eve of the 2015 AFL season, we put the call out there for younger writers to get involved with the Almanac. All are welcome, and encouraged! [includes a brilliant video in support of our crowdfinding push from Kaisha, with the backing of her parents. – Ed]
Close ones in the WAFL by Les Everett
March 28, 2015 by 5 Comments
As Les reports, Round 2 in the WAFL saw three of the four games decided by 13 points or less.
Want to play golf with an AFL legend?
March 27, 2015 by 6 Comments
We’re putting the question out there, and asking for your wish-list.
Where things Started to Go Wrong for India
March 27, 2015 by 6 Comments
Straight and to the point: Raj Singh analyses ‘where-it-all-went-wrong’ for the Indian team after Thursday night’s semi final loss to Australia in the ICC World Cup. Not quite George Best being delivered room service while laying on a bed covered in £20,000 in cash and Miss Universe naked beside him, but we get where Raj is going with this…
The Cricket World Cup is Fixed! ( See what I did there?)
March 27, 2015 by 5 Comments
“Think of it this way- New Zealand could be the holders of both the Rugby and Cricket World Cups simultaneously…” and other food-for-thought from Tom Greenaway on the formatting of the ICC’s showcase tournament (ping: denouement usage. – Ed)
A Call to Arms: Crowdfunding
March 27, 2015 by 13 Comments
A short rallying cry to gather around all ye ‘Knackers, and let’s smash this thing out of the park.
Junior Almanac: ‘Yumoon Flat’ and ‘Super Fart Face Never Wins’
March 27, 2015 by 4 Comments
We’re always looking for our junior almanackers to come to the fore. Some superb junior almanac submissions from Buddy Oon and Buddy Yum.
Tips and Fantasies
March 27, 2015 by 7 Comments
Hello. My name is Smokie. And at this time of the year I suddenly become consumed by footy tipping comps and fantasy leagues.
Luxury: The Price of Pies at the Adelaide Oval
March 27, 2015 by 6 Comments
Letter to the editor taken from the Adelaide Advertiser. A true blue smack down on all those who moan about the cost of having a bite at the footy.
My First SANFL Match – Centrals v Woodville – 29/7/1967 (an Adelaide Time Capsule)
March 27, 2015 by 32 Comments
Some excerpts from a July 1967 “Football Budget”. Which just so happened to be the first match which “Swish” Schwerdt ever attended. The Adelaide of his childhood is revealed.
Cricket. Radio.
March 27, 2015 by 3 Comments
Cricket, emotion and rain in the darkest hours. And some thoughts on the nature of cricket commentary.
Crio’s Racing…Tancred Day
March 27, 2015 by 13 Comments
As the Rosehill festival winds up, Crio muses on where racing is heading as winter approaches. And he looks for winners at the Valley tonight, Mornington tomorrow and the Balnarring picnics.
2015 ICC World Cup: Semi Final- Australian v India: Eden Gardens at Moore Park
March 27, 2015 by 2 Comments
Wayne Ball likes what he saw of the Australians at the SCG last night. Bring on the Kiwis. The MCG certainly isn’t Eden Park
The NTFL Player-Points System Restricts Locals
March 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Jackson Clark identifies some of the shortcomings in the NTFL’s player-points system, arguing the system needs to take better account of the unique circumstances for a lot of top end footballers.
2015 AFL Season Preview – Fremantle
March 26, 2015 by 4 Comments
Will the premier-ship finally dock in Fremantle in 2015? Or will the ageing Dockers begin to slide their way down the ladder? Zach Standish crystal-balls Fremantle’s chances of winning the 2015 flag.
The origins of one-day cricket? (and World Cup blog)
March 26, 2015 by 3 Comments
Robert Allen found this article speculating about the possibility of one day cricket in a 1938 Sporting Globe.
The Mystery of the 1896 First XX
March 26, 2015 by 3 Comments
Calling the Almanac community: Can you help identify who is in this century old image?
The A to Y of Seldom Watched Sports (Part One: A-E)
March 26, 2015 by 1 Comment
Having survived another football off-season, Jamie Simmons recalls his search for something to replace the joy of football. Today he presents the A-E of his ‘couch-bound expedition to investigate the merits of other televised sports.”
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