Ian Redpath died this morning. Recently, new Almanac member Rob Cameron recalled fond memories of his cricket upbringing on the farm at Wurdi Bolac, the Ashes Series of 1978/79, and his true cricketing hero, Ian Redpath. [Welcome to the Almanac Rob! – ED]
Almanac Cricket: A special opening for a much beloved opener
November 5, 2024 by 16 Comments
One of Geelong’s most loved and respected sporting identities, former Test cricketer Ian Redpath, is now honoured with a scoreboard in his name at Kardinia Park. Roger Lowrey was there for the opening.
On This Day – January 23rd
January 23, 2020 by 5 Comments
Where’s the cricket? What’s January without Test cricket or at least an international ODI series? To compensate for this programming disaster, today’s “On This Day” series provides a cricket focus – with a few other bits thrown in.
Australia Day, cricket?
January 15, 2019 by 33 Comments
Glen! discusses the issue of Australia Day by looking at its celebration during Adelaide Test matches. He invites a conversation around the concept of Australia Day.
Almanac Cricket: An Australian Team of Ians
October 10, 2018 by 8 Comments
After reading Glen’s team of Ls yesterday, Almanac editor Ian Hauser put together his fantasy Australian cricket team made up of Ians. He had to co-opt a couple of extras.
Almanac Teams – The (ultimate) Ultimate WACA Ashes performers
December 13, 2017 by 7 Comments
As we head to the WACA one last time for the Ashes, who has put together the best performances at the ground? Warning: may contain traces of 2006 Adam Gilchrist
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
Quiet man of cricket: a tribute to Johnny Gleeson
October 14, 2016 by 28 Comments
Bernard Whimpress pays a tribute to Australian mystery spinner Johnny Gleeson.
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