Almanac Cricket Memories: That crucial summer – the 1974-75 Ashes Series (Gabba)

November 28, 2024 by 15 Comments

It’s fifty years to the day (Nov 29) since the first day of the First Test of the 1974-75 Ashes series. John Harms remembers it all vividly.

Almanac Teams: Players better known for other pursuits

July 17, 2023 by 14 Comments

From cricket to tennis or even the court bench, Rodney Boyd’s side this week consists of players who had a bit of talent on the field, but made more of their abilities off it.

Almanac Footy History: First Class Sheffield Shield Footy Connections, 1971

June 11, 2022 by 22 Comments

The days of the dual footy/cricket champion are long gone, but Swish saw a couple from the top shelf in a 1971 Sheffield Shield game, along with a pretty handy supporting cast.

Almanac Footy: People who had a footy career before becoming famous for something else

September 2, 2020 by 21 Comments

Kevin Pollard’s Almanac debut has him looking into the notable people who didn’t quite make it to the big time in the VFL/AFL – are there any missing from his list? Were you surprised by some of the names?

Almanac Cricket: A Pair of Aces – The Caribbean Bromance of 1973

April 10, 2020 by 27 Comments

Michael Sexton recalls the 1973 Test series between the West Indies and Australia. The role Jeff Hammond and Max Walker played in achieving a series win was vital as Michael explains.

Almanac Teams: Best Australian Nickname XI (ODI)

January 25, 2020 by 18 Comments

Here is an Australian XI made up of nicknames (the nicknames cannot include any element of the player’s name).

Almanac Footy Teams – Max !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

February 1, 2019 by 28 Comments

How about a team of Maxes 99? Smart move 96! Here is Glen’s team.

Almanac Cricket: Peace and war; a selection minefield – 1979-80 revisited.

January 4, 2018 by 39 Comments

Peter Warrington looks at what transpired in and around the 1979-80 Test series (England and West Indies toured that summer), the first series after the WSC split. Great memories. Intriguing analysis.

Grand Final Preview: Sal’s predictions, and thoughts about other sports as well.

September 30, 2016 by 1 Comment

For all thoughts in football, cricket, rugby, and horseracing, Sal has all the tips for you.

Almanac Memories : ‘ave a good weekend.

September 29, 2016 by 26 Comments

In this tribute to Max Walker, Glen also asks recalls other VFL players and cricketers who combined their sports.

Lou: 264 off 173?

November 15, 2014 by 1 Comment

Would this bloke Sharma made those runs in such time off DK Lillee or Jeffery Robert Thomson, Gus Gilmour or even Tangles?

Old (woollen) footy jumpers – Stephen Alomes, Rainbow warrior

September 17, 2014 by 1 Comment

Football chronicler Stephen Alomes recalls a rare high mark and his old TUFC jumper.

Crio’s Question: Big J.Brown – say it ain’t so

May 6, 2013 by 1 Comment

J.Brown spruiking KPI targets for an accounting firm? Can anyone recall another sports product placement as improbable?