For the Dodson boys, Kieren Jack has been their hero lovingly edged in that direction by their dad. Craig Dodson tells the story together with the family’s thoughts about the retirement of Swans great Kieran Jack.
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Kieren Jack – Hero to the Dodson boys (and their old man!): Farewell thoughts
August 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Cricket: Seeking solitude in my camping chair
January 18, 2024 by 4 Comments
Craig Dodson reflects upon the trials and tribulations of watching his son play in an U12 cricket carnival in Melbourne from the comfort of his camping chair.
Almanac cricket: When you meet your hero
July 6, 2023 by 7 Comments
It’s not every day you bump into your cricket hero but Craig Dodson did just that, as he explains.
Almanac (Junior) Cricket: That time when you believe anything is possible
March 10, 2023 by 5 Comments
In response to a question from his son, Craig Dodson was taken back to his days as an under age representative cricketer for the Riverina.
AFL Grand Final: Bucket list item crossed off or ending in tears?
September 21, 2022 by 5 Comments
Craig Dodson is determined to share the week leading up to Saturday’s Grand Final with his boys in the hope that, come Saturday night, he will be able to cross ‘a big one’ off his bucket list.
Almanac (Fan) Life: Finding my ten-year-old self again
June 4, 2022 by 2 Comments
Craig Dodson is a Wagga Wagga boy at heart and a Swans fan by conviction. He’s proud to pass on the passion to his boys, remembering how it meant so much to him when he was their age.
Almanac Rugby League: Wearing the Tiger stripes again after 22 years
November 16, 2021 by 5 Comments
When he recently purchased a retro jumper, Craig Dodson found his childhood love of the Balmain Tigers come flooding back.
Round 16 – Sydney v West Coast: An unfamiliar day at the footy
July 5, 2021 by 5 Comments
Craig Dodson was champing at the bit to hit the highway down to Geelong. The days out don’t get much bigger for the generally more dour Swans, a source of real joy on a red and white family road trip.
Almanac Cricket: Never invite a prospective romantic partner to come see you play cricket!
October 4, 2020 by 6 Comments
Cricket season is just around the corner, and Craig Dodson has a vital message for all young cricketers looking to impress anyone over the coming months.
Book Extract: ‘A View of Australia From Fine Leg’
August 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In another excerpt from Craig Dodson’s ‘A View of Australia From Fine Leg’, Craig battles the fear of bushfire in country Australia while meeting a wonderful turning pitch.
Almanac Cricket: Party Pies with Stuart Broad
July 31, 2020 by 20 Comments
Stuart Broad took his 500th Test wicket this week. From a young raw, cricketer learning his craft in Australia, Broad has turned into the Test cricketer he is today. Almanacker Craig Dodson played his part in it all. Let’s wind back the clock to read how it all unfolded.
Almanac Book Review- ‘A View of Australia From Fine Leg’
June 8, 2020 by 7 Comments
Luke Reynolds’ deep affection for cricket is well known; here he steps off the oval to review fellow Almanacker and cricketer Craig Dodson’s recent work ‘A view of Australia from fine leg’.
Book extract: A View of Australia From Fine Leg
May 26, 2020 by 4 Comments
Here is an extract from Craig Dodson’s newly released book, ‘A View Of Australia From Fine Leg’.
A view of Australia from fine leg – Game 10: Royal Park Brunswick Cricket Club
February 12, 2020 by 8 Comments
The Footy Almanac congratulates Craig Dodson on completing his ten match cricket odyssey to raise funds for the Gotcha4Life charity.
A view of Australia from fine leg – Game 9: Port Fairy Cricket Club
January 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
Country spirit and country hospitality make cricket a most enjoyable game reports Craig Dodson from his 9th fund raising match for the Gotcha4Life organisation.
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