Are cricket helmets working as intended? Has their cultural and behavioural impact been flawed? Wayne Ball thinks cricket needs to shake up how it views the relationship between the game and concussion; or worse.
Almanac Flashback – #putoutyourbats
November 29, 2019 by 1 Comment
Edward P Olsen reprises his thoughts about the tragedy of Phillip Hughes on the fifth anniversary of his death.
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test, Lord’s: Life (and Death)
August 20, 2019 by 17 Comments
Jofra Archer’s vicious bouncer that struck Steve Smith has produced a great deal of comment. Bernard Whimpress presents his thoughts about the act that has livened up the Ashes Series.
Almanac Teams: An innings cut short
July 24, 2019 by 18 Comments
In a thoughtful response to an earlier Phil Dimitriadis piece, Glen! compiles a team of cricketers who had their careers cut short by tragedy or misfortune.
Almanac Cricket: No one should have expected the Hughes inquisition
October 12, 2016 by 19 Comments
In the ongoing pursuit for truth, justice and the Australian cricketing way, Jeff Dowsing doubts the Hughes’ coronial inquest will lead us to a better place.
Almanac Cricket: Phil Hughes inquest and side-on batting
September 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Former Australian and Queensland opening bowler, Tony Dell, explains that the legacy of Phil Hughes’ tragic death can be to show batsmen the importance of good (side-on) technique.
Crio’s Q? – What to expect from a Captain
August 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A captain’s game. A captain’s knock. Rhetoric or reality? What is it and how does it alter across the sporting landscape?
SCG Test, Australia v India – Day One: Playlist
January 6, 2015 by 8 Comments
E.regnans turns to music and video to describe Day 1, SCG, Scenes 1-5.
SCG Test, Australia v India – Day One: Test cricket with an ocean view!
January 6, 2015 by 4 Comments
Summer traditions blend by the ocean for Jill Scanlon as she combines her love of the beach and her love of cricket.
Adelaide Test, Australia v India – Day One: The Emotion of Cricket
December 9, 2014 by 5 Comments
All of the emotions were on display on Day 1, writes Jill Scanlon. What’s your view on nightwatchmen?
The Changed Face of Cricket and the Wisdom of Insecurity
December 9, 2014 by 2 Comments
As the First Test between Australian and India gets set to start, Anthony James ponders the ramifications of Phil Hughes’ death on the future of the game.
Should Michael Clarke be playing in the First Test?
December 8, 2014 by 30 Comments
Andrew Starkie wonders about the readiness of MJ Clarke’s body and mind ahead of the Adelaide Test. Whatever happened to selection policy? Should rules be bent to accommodate circumstance?
The Day Before Phillip Hughes Walked Out to Bat for the Last Time
December 5, 2014 by 13 Comments
Anthony Thomas shares his deeply moving account of the passing of Phil Hughes and then his own father.
Eleven White Clothed Angels
December 4, 2014 by 3 Comments
More reflections on Phil Hughes: A life and a career which ended far too soon. By Mick Alldis (with thanks to Malcolm Ashwood)
I’ll Mow the Pitch, You Shine the Cherry
December 3, 2014 by 8 Comments
Joe Moore’s touching homage to Phil Hughes and the spirit of cricket in Australia
57 Mt Pleasant Street (part 2)
December 1, 2014 by 2 Comments
BJ has Stan cast his eyes over the week just gone. “What does it all mean, Stan?”
Sport, Team and Memory
November 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
In thinking about the tragic death of Phil Hughes, Brutas Mudcake reminds us of the significance of sport, team and memory.
Phil Hughes
November 28, 2014 by 9 Comments
Callum O’Connor on how Phil Hughes’ tragic death has impacted the local cricketer.
Shock losses never leave us
November 28, 2014 by 8 Comments
Jeff Dowsing on the passing of Phillip Hughes and death in sport.
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