Dan Hoban previews the 2025/26 Sheffield Shield final which starts today. It all comes down to this!
Almanac Cricket – 2025-26 Sheffield Shield Final: Victoria v South Australia
March 26, 2026 by 2 Comments
‘ “Wild Bill”…the street-fighter in flannels’…by KB Hill
February 19, 2026 by 1 Comment
KB Hill profiles one of the bigger-than-life characters he’s had the pleasure of coming across over the years – ‘Wild Bill’ Albury.
Almanac Cricket: The Sheffield Shield fixtures are back
February 12, 2026 by 4 Comments
Dan Hoban reviews last week’s three Sheffield Shield matches and tips the Vics will win the Shield this season.
Almanac Cricket: Rulebook’s SACA Sheffield Shield Ramblings
May 14, 2025 by 11 Comments
Rulebook presents his thoughts on South Australia’s great Sheffield Shield victory, and the season as well.
O Me Miserum: the genesis and revelations of an offie
February 7, 2023 by 29 Comments
With the chat about Tim May on our site, it’s timely to get into the mind of an offie…
Chris Harms, whose bowling action was highlighted in a recent piece by John Harms, replies to his cousin.
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Round 5 – Sydney v Greater Western Sydney: Sport. Sport. Sport.
April 22, 2021 by 5 Comments
Jan Courtin is back the SCG for the first time since June 2019 to see her beloved Swans in action on their home ground. While Sydney didn’t get the win, another of her favourites, the Queensland Bulls, triumphed in the Sheffield Shield final.
Graeme Watson (Don’t leave it too late)
May 5, 2020 by 6 Comments
John Gordon remembers the late Graeme Watson, who was a big early influence during his teenage years in Perth.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Rowan Saw: NSW v Victoria Sheffield Shield clash
February 26, 2020 by 2 Comments
Victoria managed to defeat a strong NSW side in the Sheffield Shield last week. Grade 9 Parade College student Rowan Saw recaps the match and details the momentum swings throughout the encounter.
Almanac History – What happened on January 9?
January 9, 2020 by 11 Comments
Former student and teacher of History Ian Hauser looks back at significant people and events associated with January 9. Ring any bells?
The ‘Esk Bradman’: who was Jack Badcock?
November 13, 2019 by 13 Comments
Some are never favoured by timing or luck. Dave Brown takes a fascinating look at the career highs and lows of Jack Badcock, the ‘Esk Bradman’.
Almanac Cricket – A comeback for the Sheffield Shield?
October 16, 2019 by 7 Comments
What did we learn from the first Round of the Marsh Sheffield Shield competition last weekend? Ian Hauser found that it left him with more questions than answers.
Sheffield Shield – Victoria v New South Wales: Back to the future
October 31, 2018 by 15 Comments
It’s been a while between innings for Smokie when it comes to watching the Sheffield Shield at the MCG, so when a gap appeared in the covers of life, he slipped in to watch the Vics take on NSW and reminisce.
Almanac Cricket: Wayne Phillips – 159 On Test Debut
April 4, 2018 by 31 Comments
Malcolm Rulebook Ashwood pays tribute to the career, life and humour of South Australian left-hander Wayne Phillips, who famously made a brilliant 159 on his Test debut.
Wishing everyone a happy sporting weekend
March 22, 2018 by 10 Comments
Jan Courtin wonders if she watches too much sport. She has a huge weekend ahead, with her Swans in Round 1 AFL action, her Lions in the AFLW Grand Final and her Bulls in the Sheffield Shield decider. [Great photo – Ed]
The pleasures of men in white at a deserted SCG
February 21, 2018 by 5 Comments
A pleasant surprise awaited Jan Courtin at the SCG. Remember when?
Almanac Baseball: ABL Ain’t No BBL
January 9, 2018 by 3 Comments
What has slowly dawned on The Ruminator over time is that trying to compare our respective affinities for cricket and baseball is not so much a hankering for the glory days of old but the brutal reality of sport in the modern world. The BBL is a behemoth that is offering Australian fans what Americans have taken for granted for decades – when the days are long and languid people like to watch games that kick off about 7pm and finish around 10pm pretty much any old night of the week.
Sheffield Shield Teams 1975/76: Mugs Shot
December 13, 2017 by 19 Comments
Swish blows the cobwebs off some more of his collection and comes up with team photos from the 1975/76 Shield season. They weren’t called the Ugly Australians for nothing.
Ashes Preview: Ashes Before the Fire?
November 22, 2017 by 14 Comments
Test cricket is back, and even if, according to John Butler, two mediocre teams face off in a contest always laden with historic baggage, it is still important to the psyche of both nations. The end result will have huge consequence to the careers of many, both on and off the field reports John.
Almanac Baseball: The Other Summer Shield
November 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
Almanackers, if you are looking for a new treat this summer keep an eye out for the Australian Baseball League ruminates Brian.
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