WA correspondent Les Everett summarises the results of Round 8 of the WAFL season and the trajectory of the clubs as we head into the 9th round this weekend.
Almanac Sport: Not too much but enuff
April 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It was a busy weekend for WA correspondent Les Everett watching football and cricket as his report suggests.
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.
Almanac Cricket History – Australia v New Zealand at Perth
December 5, 2019 by 5 Comments
Australia and New Zealand have clashed in Perth seven times over the past forty years. With the next encounter looming, Ian Hauser looks back over Australia v New Zealand Tests played in the West.
Almanac Cricket- Back to the Tests
December 20, 2018 by 11 Comments
Les Everett explains his return to watching Test cricket live.
The Ashes – Third Test: The Urn Returns!
December 18, 2017 by 25 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood would only be happier with Australia’s Ashes win if Chadd Sayers and Callum Ferguson were in the team. Here is his review of the Third Test at the WACA Ground.
Almanac Teams – The (ultimate) Ultimate WACA Ashes performers
December 13, 2017 by 7 Comments
As we head to the WACA one last time for the Ashes, who has put together the best performances at the ground? Warning: may contain traces of 2006 Adam Gilchrist
The Ashes 2017/18 – Third Test, the WACA: Call For Writers
December 12, 2017 by 9 Comments
We’re looking for writers to help us cover the third Ashes Test in Perth, which will be the final Test at the WACA. Let us know in the comments
Almanac Cricket: Making sense of a second SCG Test
January 9, 2017 by 10 Comments
Dave Brown analyses the Sydney push for a second SCG Test.
Blind, Deaf and Clueless: Why Australia Lost the Test
November 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill turns to the Laws of the game to explain why Australia lost in Perth. It appears South Africa got the Rabada green
Caught Lillee Bowled Marsh
November 10, 2016 by 6 Comments
Rod Marsh bowling at the WACA with Dennis Lillee keeping? Damian Balassone faces up to this reverse combination in his latest short poetry piece.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 5: Blockheads of colour-by-number d.by Impressionists
November 8, 2016 by 15 Comments
E. regnans has recorded an Australian pub conversation from somewhere, anywhere, maybe everywhere. It seems cricket, Test cricket and the approach of senior cricket officials is the talk of the sporting world at the moment. It certainly is in this pub. [Much to consider here – JTH]
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 5: Next gen destroy Aussies
November 7, 2016 by 7 Comments
Pat White suggests that a young South Africa, featuring Kagiso Rabada, have raised a two clear points with their stoic and skilful win in Perth.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 4: At the WACA
November 7, 2016 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob writes on a wonderful day of grinding cricket from South Africa – missing Dale Steyn and aiming to build an impenetrable lead – at the WACA.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 4: Where’s the moustache?
November 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Paddy Grindlay is a frustrated young Australian cricket fan. He’s resorted to YouTube highlights of Mitch Johnson. [You should try Lillee and Thommo as well Paddy – Ed]
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 3: The constipation of over-thinking and the lunacy of under-thinking
November 6, 2016 by 9 Comments
An example of ludicrous over-thinking. And an example of under-thinking. Discuss.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 3: Belief?
November 6, 2016 by 4 Comments
After a long day in the field, Smokie wonders whether the Australian players truly believe they can win
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 3: Chairs, umbrellas and delicates who don the cap
November 6, 2016 by 5 Comments
On a hot day when the bowlers were under pressure, drinks break was illustrative. The Australians laboured; the Proteas carved. The Australians will do well to save this Test. Citrus Bob Utber wipes the sweat from his brow.
Australia v South Africa: Perth Test Day 2 – Test Cricket is Alive and Well
November 5, 2016 by 5 Comments
Cirus Bob reports in from the WACA on a day where the Aussie team continued to puzzle.
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