Adelaide Test – Day 1: Beating on against the current

Predictions are for mugs. E. Regnans belts the notion of a par score for six as he takes in the new Adelaide Oval. Meanwhile Australia wriggle to 5/273. Meanwhile T.G. Gatsby works against the current.

The Footy Almanac and my Kids

Almanackers, enjoy this tale of what we are all doing for the next generation. It’s more than just footy for Andrew Weiss and his sons.

A game whose time has come: Winmar, Goodes and race in the AFL

Matthew Klugman and Gary Osmond, authors of Black and Proud: The Story of an Iconic AFL Photo, have an article today on The Conversation which should interest Almanackers.

A place to leave your thoughts as the Adelaide Test comes to life and meanders along, just like that great river the Torrens

Your thoughts?

Crio’s Racing: Is Hong Kong bigger than Texas?

Crio tantalises us with Group 1 racing at Sha Tin that is bigger than Texas (Qld) – but only just. Avoca, Balnarring and Stony Creek are recommended, but so is finding a winner. Can you help shine a light into the punting darkness?

Uncertain (personal) corridors

Andrew Gigacz is at Gideon Haigh’s book launch. But he’s distracted by his own less-than-stellar cricket outing earlier in the day. Has he had his time? How do you know when to go?

Year ends on a high for Wallabies

Australia finished a difficult year on a high, the win in a pulsating game in Cardiff their fourth in a row. Tim Ladhams gives a nail-biting account, with a lack of on-field discipline coming back to bite the Wallabies once more.

The passing of the baton: What Mark Waugh and I now have in common

Sean “Faded” (the forgotten) Curtain’s passing the baton of cricketing achievement from father to son.

Adelaide Test – Form Guide and Selections

Invers writes for us from his Tahiti base, with a review of Gabba performances and the possible lineup for Adelaide. He is relying on us to keep Australia’s momentum going, and salvage his reputation. Nominations please.

Saint Gough’s Day

Neil Anderson expresses his gratitude to Gough Whitlam on the 41st anniversary of the 1972 “It’s Time” election win.

The Hunnas still have more to give: A Profile interview with Mark Seymour

Jake ‘Cobba’ Stevens wants to throw his arms around you, and take you to the holy grail of Oz Rock. Cobba interviews Mark Seymour the lead man of the legendary Hunters & Collectors.

Adelaide Oval Reimagined

Michael Sexton reassures the doubters that the sublime essence of Adelaide Oval has been retained. Can he guarantee any bounce from the dubious drop-in pitch?

Cold Night

Another Kate Birrell gem captures a chill evening on the cricket field in watercolours and words. “Maaarvellous”.

Crio’s Question: Will a team of a..holes beat an a..hole team?

Crio thinks ‘team bonding’ is over-rated. Does liking your team mates help performance? Let us know what you think.

Sledging – Don’t single out cricket

Matt Watson reckons sledging is a fact of life, and we should suck it up. See if you agree with him, or if you reckon he’s just a …………………………..

The Right Colours

Vin Maskell offers a gentle meditation (memoir?) about the colours we nail to our mast. A delicate pastry to go with your weekend coffee.

Cricket book launch – Gideon Haigh’s Uncertain Corridors

In good news for cricket fans, Gideon Haigh has a new book out. You are invited to the launch of ‘Uncertain Corridors’ TONIGHT. (Nov 30)

The Great Minds of Footy: School of 2013.

Scribes in the three-quarter time huddle. Squizzy Dimitriadis partially obscured in the front. D.K. Gorman on the left. Orson Kane middle front. Goddess Advantage with firm grip on her red. And many more. (Name them)

1988-89 – a love letter

It’s 25 years since Brutas Mudcake discovered cricket. Curtly Ambrose. Cricket cards. Mervmania. It does not rank as one of the most memorable seasons in cricket history on the surface but to a seven year old, it was magical. But could we possibly beat the Windies?

Six sixes

Mickey Randall takes a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the biggest tonks of our time. Some on the public stage, some local glories. Mickey is sometimes the victim, never the perpetrator.