Adelaide Oval played host to the AFLW Grand Final this year and Peter Argent caught the game’s outstanding moments on camera.
The ‘Mankad’: conduct unbecoming?
March 26, 2019 by 15 Comments
What a lousy way to be dismissed! Ravi Ashwin “Mankads” Jos Buttler in IPL overshadowing Steve Smith’s return to international cricket. What do you think of Ashwin’s actions? [This new discussion is followed by Dave Brown’s piece on the issue from 2016 – Ed)
Footy Park: farewell or good riddance?
March 6, 2019 by 21 Comments
As the final grandstands are demolished at Football Park, Dave Brown remembers the good and bad times, the SANFL Grand Finals, Modra, McLeod, chicken salt and the tarps at West Lakes. What are your memories of Football Park?
Australia v India – Adelaide: An investor’s experience
December 12, 2018 by 4 Comments
Daryl Schramm spent the Test at the Test, looking for good cricket and signs of an improving trajectory for the Australians as he is off to see the Ashes series in England next year.
Australia v India – Adelaide, Day 5: Pessimistic Optimism
December 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell is expectant and more than a little nervous as he takes his position in front of the TV. He sees the Australians put up a super fight but the Indians claim victory.
Australia v India – Adelaide, Day 4: Same, same but different
December 10, 2018 by 4 Comments
Final year high school student Sean Mortell is trying to cope with change – in the commentary box and on the cricket field. This is his Day 4 report of proceedings at the Adelaide Oval which have left Australia with a massive fight on their hands. [Great line about honesty Sean! – Ed]
Australia v India – Adelaide, Day 3: Can’t you hear the thunder?
December 9, 2018 by 5 Comments
Some nice weather-cricket writing from Mark Duffett in the Riverbank Stand (a good view out onto the weather sector) as the Australians fall and the Indians grind in the face of some tidy bowling. [Nice piece – JTH]
Australia v India – Adelaide, Day 2: Ashwin puts India on top
December 8, 2018 by 2 Comments
Phil Hill says the Indians are on top after some poor shots from some of the Australians and some tremendous bowling from Ashwin. He also remembers the late Neville Turner.
Australia v India – Adelaide, Day 2: Battle!
December 7, 2018 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber watches a slow but intriguing day where the Australians grind and slowly the local lad, Travis Head, looks comfortable and gets to 50.
Australia v India – Adelaide, Day 1: Dogged Pujara saves sloppy India
December 6, 2018 by 8 Comments
Cheteshwar Pujara saved his side from embarrassment, as India struggled against an impressive Australian first day effort. John Butler reports.
Australia v India – Adelaide, Day 1: 9/250 makes for a delicious Day 2
December 6, 2018 by 2 Comments
I have been in nine different countries this year and there has been one constant: people all over the world are so polite and generous with their advice and time. In Paris, which has the opposite reputation, all the locals would stop, when I was fumbling with my map and compass, and insist on accompany [Read more]
Australia v India – Adelaide, Day 1: Tickets please!
December 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Phil Hill is sort of organised but sort of not as he describes the logistics around getting to this morning’s first session at the Adelaide Oval.
Australia v India – First Test, Adelaide: Calling all cricket scribes
December 4, 2018 by 7 Comments
The Indians are here. Looking forward to the First Test which starts at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. We’re looking for scribes to cover it.
Greg Blewett aka Blue Boy
November 20, 2018 by 58 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood profiles one of the finest batsman to have come from South Australia, the elegant Greg Blewett.
ODI – Australia v South Africa: Worth the drive from Mildura
November 10, 2018 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber drives from Mildura to Adelaide to see how the troubled Australian team is going first hand. He is part of a small-ish crowd who see a much-imporved performance form the Australians.
SANFL Second Semi Final – Norwood v Woodville West Torrens: Mitch Griggarey and the Legs win through to the big dance
September 10, 2018 by 31 Comments
Another big week for the Grigg family and the Norwood Football Club as the Redlegs just break away from the Eagles
Round 12 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: Port’s defence leading the way in their quest for flag glory
June 12, 2018 by 1 Comment
Chris Michaels sees foundations being built at Alberton. Could this Friday night victory in June show us the path to a Port Adelaide flag?
Round 12 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: Up against it in Adelaide
June 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
A trip to Adelaide for Port v Richmond is filled with memories for Cheryl Critchley – not so pleasant ones. But the Tiges were undermanned.
Remembering J. Neville Turner
May 6, 2018 by 6 Comments
John Harms went to J Neville Turner’s funeral on Thursday, prompting a few memories and this tribute (which includes a description of Neville’s tennis serve).
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