Ken Eastwood bobs up on trivia nights. He’s just turned 90. In the first installment of a two-part series, Mic Rees looks at his career.
Balcony Banter: Fifty years on
December 2, 2020 by 5 Comments
John Harms recalls the first summer of Test cricket he can remember properly. (This piece is from the MCC’s Balcony Banter blog)
Brendan McArdle remembers the (Cricket) Game of the Century
April 17, 2020 by 4 Comments
Brendan McArdle read Mic Rees’s story about the epic 1965-66 Melbourne District Cricket Grand Final. It prompted this email to John Harms. [Great to hear from you Brendan, and what wonderful memories – JTH]
The Game of the Century
April 7, 2020 by 27 Comments
Seeing Roger Lowrey has brought up the famous District Cricket Final of 1965/66, we thought we should reprise this great Mic Rees’ piece on the very same game.
Cricket: On this day (or thereabouts) 54 years ago
April 7, 2020 by 4 Comments
With no live cricket currently being played, Roger Lowrey encountered a piece on one of Bill Lawry’s finest hours, the 1965/66 District Cricket Grand Final, between Northcote and Essendon.
Almanac Cricket – The all-time Australian men’s MCG XI: dodging the snorefest
December 26, 2019 by 4 Comments
It’s one thing to get the runs on the board on a flat deck, quite another when the game is in the balance. Dave Brown looks at the best men’s performances at the MCG over the years
Australia v Sri Lanka, Second Test – Day 2: A smorgasbord!
February 2, 2019 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob is treated to a smorgasbord of brilliant food, and a smorgasbord of runs by the Aussies as he reports on all the action of day 2 at Manuka.
Australia v India – Perth, Day 4: “It’s all happening!”
December 17, 2018 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob reports on another enthralling day of Test cricket as the Aussies edge closer to victory over India.
Almanac Cricket: An Australian side from L
October 9, 2018 by 5 Comments
Glen! is on the (cricket) ball early today starting a run of themed cricket teams. He begins with a team of Ls to mark the debut of Marnus Labuschagne. One selection might send you scurrying to your Wisden.
Almanac Cricket – The best and worst* at the Gabba
December 15, 2016 by 3 Comments
In the lead up to the Gabba Test, Dave Brown looks at some of Australia’s good and not so good performers at the venue
The Rise of Spo-Co
March 2, 2016 by 10 Comments
Nick McGay runs us through the good, okay and crap of spo-co (sports comedy) shows. What category does he put The Footy Show in? Roy & HG? The Games? Add your thoughts.
Shanahan, Lawry and the breaking of the drought
February 27, 2016 by 42 Comments
First published here in 2011, this is Mic Rees’ piece on the famous 1965/66 Victorian District cricket Grand Final.
Doug Walters: Century on debut 50 years ago
December 15, 2015 by 17 Comments
Was it really fifty years ago? Peter Clark on Dougie Walters’ maiden Test century. Where were you on that day?
A 10 Year Old’s Trip to The Commentary Box
April 10, 2015 by 2 Comments
A gentle reflection about the day a 10 year old Wayne Ball made it into the Channel 9 commentary box at the SCG, and met his heroes. The time and generousity that Richie Benaud offered was the mark of the man.
Come back Bill!
December 8, 2011 by 2 Comments
There was one thing missing from Channel 9’s coverage of the First Test in Brisbane. Actually, many would argue that there were lots of things missing from Channel 9’s coverage and that there has been for a long time. But that’s a conversation for another time – or in the Comments section below if […]
Old cricketers never die…
Lachlan Waterman provides an assessment of current cricket commentators.