Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood got in touch with former Test cricketer Tim May. The self-effacing offie shares his life before, during and after cricket.
Almanac Cricket: A catch to remember, 23 years on
October 12, 2020 by 7 Comments
It is 23 years to the day since Liam Hauser witnessed brilliance at the Gabba; Adam Dale took a running catch of simply outrageous proportions. Have you seen any better?
What is better for captaincy: confidence or arrogance? Or a bit of both?
February 27, 2020 by 16 Comments
Whiling his time away in the Arctic, Richard Marlow read Eddie Jones’ autobiography and contemplated the qualities of the various Australian cricket captains of the past 60 years. See if you agree with his appraisals.
Almanac Book Review – ‘Border’s Battlers’ by Michael Sexton
October 16, 2019 by 2 Comments
Michael Sexton’s ‘Border’s Battlers’ gives an incisive insight into ‘the other tied Test’ in 1986 between Australia and India. Dan Hoban provided this review.
The Ashes 1989 – Fourth Test scrapbook
August 29, 2019 by 3 Comments
Take yourself back to 1989. If Australia wins the Fourth Test at Old Trafford, Australia wins the Ashes…
The Ashes 1989 – Third Test scrapbook
August 20, 2019 by 3 Comments
ER has dug into his scrapbook once again and presents his record of the Third Test played at Edgbaston during the 1989 Ashes Test series.
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test: an Australian Lord’s XI
August 15, 2019 by 6 Comments
Dave Brown searches the records to compile an Australian Test team made up of our best performers at Lord’s. You’ll find one or two surprises here.
The Ashes 1989 – Second Test scrapbook
August 13, 2019 by 8 Comments
It’s amazing what you find when rummaging through things at home! ER found a scrapbook he’d produced of the 1989 Ashes Test series. Here is his record of the Second Test at Lord’s.
The Ashes 1989 – First Test scrapbook
August 5, 2019 by 7 Comments
Check out this scrapbook of articles from the First Test of the 1989 Ashes tour, 30 years on. Articles sourced from The Age by correspondent Martin Blake.
Almanac (Country) Cricket – Pink Stumps Day at Walbundrie
February 28, 2019 by 1 Comment
Glenn McGrath opened the bowling for the Walbundrie CC after the club won a competition for his services. They defeated Henty CC in closely contested match, and they also raised $27,000 for the McGrath Foundation.
Almanac Cricket – South Africa v Sri Lanka, First Test: Don’t tell Citrus Bob Test cricket is dead!
February 17, 2019 by 4 Comments
A sleepless night caused Citrus Bob Utber to watch one of the most enthralling and exciting finishes to a cricket match he has ever seen. Read his recount of the last 100 minutes of the South Africa v Sri Lanka First Test match.
Almanac (Australian) Cricket: Beset by crisis because the system is spoiled
January 11, 2019 by 11 Comments
This is the regression we had to have. In ironmike20’s life, Australian cricket has suffered three great crises and rebounded. This crisis is self-inflicted, but a setback is an opportunity for a comeback. The Aussies have done it before and can do it again a passionate Mike claims.
Australia v India Test series: Clouds and silver linings
December 3, 2018 by 9 Comments
If this summer’s Test cricket looks a bit grim, things could always be worse… but also better at the same time. Dave Brown looks at Australian men’s teams in transition over the decades.
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.
Almanac Cricket and Footy: So, your team are cheats – Advice from a Bombers Fan
March 30, 2018 by 1 Comment
Bomber fan, Andrew offers some friendly advice to consider if your team has been caught cheating.
Ashes Moments – January 2003: dot dot dot 3 1 4
October 12, 2017 by 3 Comments
Mickey Randall recalls Lake Bonney, Steve Waugh and eighteen holes at Waikerie.
Archie Goes the Early Crow and Calls the AFL Finals Series in April – Surely He Can’t Get So Badly Wrong As He Did in Season `16!
April 5, 2017 by 1 Comment
Archie has bitten the proverbial bullet and with the risk of being shot down by his fellow Almanackers, has predicted his AFL 2017 Premiership and Brownlow medal winners after only two rounds. [NB The link is now working properly – sorry for the break in transmission. Ed]
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