Lunch! You are invited to the first Almanac Lunch of the year – with Citrus Bob Utber and Des Tobin – to be held at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond on Feb 7. All welcome.
Almanac Lunch (Feb 7): With special guests Citrus Bob Utber and Des Tobin
January 22, 2025 by 1 Comment
Almanac Books Launch: ‘A View from Fine Leg’ by ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber
August 27, 2024 by 7 Comments
The launch of ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber’s book in Mildura last week was a great success, and Roger Lowrey was there to report on proceedings.
Almanac Book Launch: Citrus Bob’s ‘A View From Fine Leg’ in Mildura TONIGHT
August 22, 2024 by 5 Comments
Bob Utber invites you to the launch of his book ‘A View from Fine Leg’ at Deakin27 in Mildura on Aug 22.
Grand Final Week: Citrus Bueller’s Day On
October 11, 2022 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber had a massive few days around the Grand Final. He reckons he felt like Ferris Bueller. Here’s his account.
Almanac (Grand Final) Footy: The Danger
September 22, 2022 by 12 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber helps us get inside the head of his grandson as the Pivotonian No. 35 prepares for Saturday’s AFL Grand Final against the Sydney Swans.
Almanac Mates: ‘What’s up Doc?’
July 23, 2022 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber attended the funeral and wake of his footy mate Bill ‘The Doc’ Doherty OAM, and shares his thoughts of the man and the celebration of his life.
Almanac Road Trip: Part 4 – Mildura
June 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
Col and Meryl are in Mildura enjoying the continuing sights of the Murray River as their road trip continues.
Footy Almanackers: Coffee with Citrus Bob
June 3, 2022 by 5 Comments
Col finally caught up with Citrus Bob Utber in the flesh for coffee in Mildura today.
Balcony Banter: Reserve’s reminders of the good old days
April 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Attending the opening match of the 2022 AFL season, Almanac stalwart and MCC Member ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reflected on ‘the good old days’ of the famous ground.
Round 9 2018 – Essendon v Geelong
March 2, 2022 by 1 Comment
With the Bombers playing the Cats in Round 1, Citrus Bob Utber thought Essendon fans may like to relive their victory over Geelong in 2018 with his report from the match.
The Ashes 2021/22 – First Test Brisbane Day 3: Great fightback by the Poms
December 10, 2021 by 6 Comments
An absorbing day’s play with England taking the points and putting themselves back in the game. Who would have thought! Citrus Bob Utber reports on play from Day 3 of the First Test in Brisbane.
Balcony Banter: All in the family
November 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In a recent post on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’, the Almanac’s ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber chronicled the link between the Collins family and the Melbourne Football Club.
Almanac Cricket: Fixture schedule for the Australian 2021/22 summer
October 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
With the cricket season upon us and the First Test less than 60 days away (Covid permitting), The Footy Almanac provides the current schedule for the 2021/22 Australian summer.
Round 15 – Brisbane v Geelong: Cats could learn from the Black Caps
June 26, 2021 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber thought he was heading for a heart attack watching Geelong’s woeful performance in their Round 15 match against Brisbane.
Australia v India – Fourth Test, Day 5: Incredible India are fantastic (and a win for cricket)
January 19, 2021 by 15 Comments
‘Citrus’ Bob Utber completes his coverage of the Australia v India series having witnessed history being made at the Gabba.
Australia v India – Fourth Test, Day 3: Wonderful fightback by India’s tail leaves game in the balance
January 17, 2021 by 6 Comments
India’s lower order thwarted Australia on Day 3 at the ‘Gabba. ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reports. (With Gabbatroopers as a special bonus – Ed).
Australia v India – Fourth Test, Brisbane: A call for writers
January 14, 2021 by 4 Comments
Policies, premiers, politics and the pandemic prevent the Almanac’s doyen of cricket commentary, ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber, from attending the Fourth Test in Brisbane which starts tomorrow. Nevertheless, Bob will continue his coverage from The Den in Mildura. We’re calling on writers to support his daily reports with their own unique perspectives.
Australia v India – Third Test, Day 1: The Masked Test – Australia slightly on top
January 7, 2021 by 2 Comments
The Almanac’s Citrus Bob reports from his Mildura Den on Day 1 of the Third Test between Australia and India at the SCG. He has Australia slightly ahead at stumps.
Australia v India – Third Test, Sydney: A call for writers
January 6, 2021 by 1 Comment
Aspiring cricket writers out there are invited to join the Almanac’s cricket guru, Citrus Bob Utber, to provide daily reports from this week’s Third Test between Australia and India from the SCG.
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