Here is David Wilson’s 1989 Ashes Tour scrapbook of the Fifth Test, Trent Bridge. Australia had already won the Ashes – with still two Tests to play. Day 1 at Trent Bridge was an Australian celebration…
Almanac Cricket – ODI: England v Australia at Trent Bridge
June 20, 2018 by 6 Comments
If you like crazy numbers it’s worth checking out this scorecard from last night’s ODI between England and Australia. [I didn’t even know it was on – JTH]
The Ashes 2015 – Fourth Test Review: How important is a home advantage?
August 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell dons the forensic gloves for a look back at that Fourth Test. [Still hard to believe that Day 1 actually occurred – Ed].
The Ashes 2015 – Fourth Test, Day 1: One crowded hour (and a half)
August 7, 2015 by 19 Comments
Imagine a conversation by a couple of Australian spectators at Trent Bridge.
The Ashes 2015 – Fourth Test, Day 1: This is supposed to be a Test Match
August 7, 2015 by 7 Comments
Wayne Ball steps up to the keyboard, grafting out a report under the most unfriendly of conditions. A real AR Border, SR Waugh kind of effort…
AFL Round 16 – Port Adelaide v Hawthorn: Half a world away
July 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
Tim Ivins conducts the ancient ritual perfected by many sports fans – the early alarm and a spot on the couch to watch an event half a world away. With the Ashes in his time zone, Tim was making the efforts to listen to his Hawks.
Andrew Starkie’s Ashes Diary 2013 (entry no.2)
July 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
England know they escaped at Trent Bridge. They will be more focused at Lord’s and don’t expect their bowlers to laugh at the Australians this time. Australia can’t afford another poor display from the top 6.
First Test/AFL Round 16 – Collingwood v Adelaide: Friday night at the Games
July 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
What to do when Friday night football and the Ashes are staged concurrently? John Kingsmill and Rob Bath keep an eye on both.
Ashes Blog – First Test,Trent Bridge: Post Mortem
July 15, 2013 by 131 Comments
Help the known Universe, and the Australian brains trust, to make sense of the First Test by adding your thoughts here.
First Test – Day 2: Transcendence in Nottingham
July 13, 2013 by 3 Comments
Ben Santamaria will remember his day in Nottingham, as will every single person who was there; a day he saw the best of British, and the best of Australia.
First Test: As good as 2005?
July 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
Brendan McArdle reckons the way this series has started it could be up there with 2005.
Ashes coverage: Trent Bridge – who will don the whites tonight?
July 13, 2013 by 3 Comments
The Ashes continues at Trent Bridge tonight and The Footy Almanac is looking for a likely type to cover the day’s events.
First Test – Day 1: Who is Ashton Agar?
July 11, 2013 by 13 Comments
The hopes of an entire nation will rest on the shoulders of Steve Smith and Phil Hughes when day 2 starts. A scary thought for most of us, a huge opportunity for the maligned duo.
Andrew Starkie’s Ashes Diary (entry 1): The Bogan is back
July 10, 2013 by 5 Comments
Boof has brought back The Bogan and suddenly the Australian team is happy again. Maybe this is the natural state for our national sporting team: a few laughs, a few beers, the odd verbal spray, fewer power point presentations, less sports science.
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