Wrapping up his series in the minor Test grounds around the country, Rodney Boyd’s side this week features some iconic names.
Almanac Teams: Sydney Test memory makers
December 29, 2025 by 4 Comments
Rodney Boyd rounds out his series of sides with the SCG taking centre stage.
Almanac Teams: Melbourne Test memory makers
December 22, 2025 by 11 Comments
In the lead up to one of the biggest days on the Aussie sporting calendar, Rodney Boyd continues his series with a look at some of the memorable players who have graced the ‘G.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane Day 4: Too little too late from England
December 8, 2025 by 3 Comments
Australia count the victories. England count the lost opportunities. John Butler counts the score.
Almanac Teams: Brisbane Test Memory Makers
December 1, 2025 by 4 Comments
On to the second Test of the season and with it Rodney Boyd’s sides featuring the boys who performed – or failed to do so in spectacular fashion – at the former greyhound track in Woolloongabba.
Almanac Teams: Perth Test memory makers
November 17, 2025 by 15 Comments
The Ashes are upon us and Rodney Boyd is diving once again into the world of dream teams based on interesting happenings – this one is based on Perth Tests.
Almanac Cricket – ACS Literary Scholar Report: An Opening Conundrum
October 27, 2025 by 5 Comments
All eyes on the first players out to face the Poms and for the summer in general, Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes surveys the field and makes his case.
Almanac Cricket – NZ v Aust, Second Test, Day Three: Aotearoa Dispatches
March 11, 2024 by 1 Comment
Could the Kiwis do the improbable? Australia looked on the ropes as Dennis Gedling watched on from Christchurch.
Almanac Cricket – NZ v Aust, First Test, Day 4: Aotearoa Dispatches
March 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
All wrapped up with a day in hand, Dennis Gedling recounts the tail of the Test, beers with the boys and an extra sporting highlight.
Almanac Cricket: The Best XI from before my time
December 27, 2021 by 12 Comments
While there’s no footy to watch, Rodney Boyd has turned his mind to cricket. This effort is similar to his regular series of teams but with a twist: he never saw any of these men play.
Almanac Cricket (Memories) Perth Test – Day 2: The Ashes contest is back on
November 29, 2021 by 17 Comments
In a glance back to The Ashes clashes of old, here’s Raj fresh from a clutch of kids’ birthday parties giving us the run down of Perth’s 2013 Ashes Test.
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