The Saints proved to be a little too quick and a little more polished in their hard-fought win over Port to conclude Gather Round.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide: Am I The Only?
December 26, 2025 by 5 Comments
Bernard Whimpress explains why he was appalled by Australia’s tactics on the fifth morning of the Adelaide Test
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 1: Smith out ill, Uzzie makes the most of a reprieve and Carey thrills his local crowd
December 17, 2025 by 8 Comments
Mark Duffett reflects on Day 1 of the Third Test where Steve Smith was a late withdrawal, Usman Khawaja made the most of his return and Alex Carey thrilled his home crowd.
Round 21 – Adelaide v Hawthorn: Zoop, Zop, Zip!
August 2, 2025 by 6 Comments
Old Dog stayed up late to write about a superb game of footy played on the Adelaide Oval. [Great stuff Old Dog – JTH]
Almanac Cricket: René Magritte and Jasprit and the young pup in the wake of the BGT
January 9, 2025 by 6 Comments
Peter Crossing finds a link between Rene Magritte, surrealism and Jasprit Bumrah. But the great series between Australia and India was not without its issues.
Australian Country Cricket Championships: Queensland wins inaugural Maher-Ravenscroft Shield
January 6, 2025 by 1 Comment
Peter Argent reports on the inaugural Maher-Ravenscroft Shield played, to the delight of the Queensland and South Aussies cricketers, at the magnificent Adelaide oval.
Almanac Life: My Footy Almanac debut
December 6, 2024 by 14 Comments
After living in the UK for the past thirteen years, James Woodroffe and family have decided to move home to Adelaide. James recalls fond memories of his early years in Australia, especially cricket and footy at the Adelaide Oval. [Welcome to the Almanac family James – Eds]
Almanac Teams: Cricketers who debuted at Adelaide
December 2, 2024 by 6 Comments
With the Second Test in Adelaide looming, Rodney’s selections this week feature players who debuted in the City of Churches.
RITV Summer series: Abbreviated ODI at Adelaide Oval
November 14, 2024 by 4 Comments
RITV introduces his Summer Series with memories of his first experience of Test cricket at the Gabba in 1979.
Almanac Life – Meet Me at the Mall’s Balls: Life and Phones
October 24, 2024 by 20 Comments
Mickey and Claire value their connection both with and without their phones. It is possible in the digital age!
Almanac Footy: SA v WA 1971 – Run Of The Mill
July 2, 2024 by 13 Comments
This between-Carnivals state game between SA and WA in 1971 was full of household names, but is largely forgotten. Swish take us back to the days of Ansett, Golden Fleece, AMSCOL and players with names such as Bob, Graham, George, Len, Terry and Ian.
Round 6 – Adelaide v Essendon: Speed
April 20, 2024 by 4 Comments
In the still of the night, the croaking of the frogs around him, Old Dog is blown away by the pace the match between the Crows v Bombers was played at as he watched the game flopped in his chair after his day of toil. It was a cracking game!
AFL Round 2 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: The Parish
April 7, 2024 by 18 Comments
Gather Round has been a triumph for South Australia and Adelaide, again. Here’s a celebration of the Adelaide Oval, written by John Harms after Round 2 in 2014, the first AFL game for points at the new Adelaide Oval. {Or was there a game the season before?]
John Harms could not keep himself away from one of his favourite places on the planet. He travels to Adelaide for a significant moment in the life of the South Australian nation.
Australia v West Indies 2024: First Test Adelaide – Day 2: Windies blown away by Hurricane Hazle
January 18, 2024 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports from Day 2 of the First Test against the West Indies where he witnessed a magnificent century from Travis Head who together with Josh Hazlewood’s bowling set up a certain victory for the Aussies.
Footy Park benches spotted in Coober Pedy
November 14, 2022 by 5 Comments
The (in)famous South Australian venue Footy Park ceased to play an active role in the AFL after 2013, but as Mickey Randall discovered in Coober Pedy recently, the echoes of the past spread far and wide!
SANFL Grand Final – Norwood v North Adelaide: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words!
September 29, 2022 by 43 Comments
Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood was out and amongst it celebrating Norwood’s one point win in the SANFL Grand Final.
Round 4 – Port Adelaide v Melbourne: Wall-paper cracks become Grand Canyon chasms
April 9, 2022 by 2 Comments
Port coach Ken HInkley may still be optimistic but he’s not convincing Nick Kossatch.
Round 3 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Dawson puts Power up Shit Creek
April 2, 2022 by 5 Comments
Adelaide came from nowhere to beat Port in a Showdown that will be remembered for Jordan Dawson’s (wobbly) after-the-siren goal.
Round 2 – Port Adelaide v Hawthorn: Hinkley under pressure
March 27, 2022 by 3 Comments
Nick Kossatch is worried about Port Adelaide after their insipid performance against Hawthorn at home.
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