Michael Viljoen recently umpired a remarkable inner city suburban turf cricket preliminary final. The winners, the Thornbury Turf Strokers, a team composed mostly of young boys and girls, bravely took on the adult men of the South Yarra CC 5th grade team. The oldest player on the field was cricket writer Gideon Haigh.
Almanac Book Launch: The All-Rounder by Dan Christian and Gideon Haigh (April 8)
March 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Gideon Haigh invites everyone at the Almanac to the launch of The All-Rounder at Como Park, the home of the Yarras, on April 8.
Almanac Books: Gideon Haigh’s Stroke of Genius (and Gideon for dinner on Nov 23)
November 22, 2016 by 6 Comments
Gideon Haigh’s new book Stroke of Genius: Victor Trumper and the shot that changed cricket is out now. Read about the book. (Includes Catherine McGregor’s review.)
Come to dinner with Gideon Haigh on Nov 23.
Gideon Haigh snags a flag – at last
March 24, 2015 by 9 Comments
The Almanac congratulates Gideon Haigh on his role in the Yarra Thirds’ premiership win last Saturday. But Jim Young has some serious concerns. [Leave Gideon a message – Ed]
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