by Australian Cricket Society | Jun 11, 2023 | Journalism Scholarship, News
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar Ron Luff holds the record for having played the most games at the Burwood Cricket Club, a club which has seen many players over its 150-year history. Luff still remains heavily involved with the cricket club due to his family ties....
by Australian Cricket Society | May 28, 2023 | Journalism Scholarship, News
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar Phillip Hyde has been able to rub shoulders with some of Victoria’s finest cricketers, having played ten first-class games for the mighty Vics in the mid-1980s. Born and bred in Glen Waverley, his house was only a short walk away...
by Australian Cricket Society | May 14, 2023 | Journalism Scholarship, News
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar Terry Allinson knows more than a thing or two about local cricket in the city of Melbourne. His path in the game is one that has involved many clubs, as well as many great memories. Reflecting on the trek, Allinson’s memory gets “a...
by Australian Cricket Society | Mar 19, 2023 | Journalism Scholarship, News
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar Three consecutive tests filled with captivating cricket were ultimately fizzled out in the final and fourth Test match in Ahmedabad. In a fascinating series that featured batting collapses, tricky wickets and mesmerising spin...
by Australian Cricket Society | Mar 8, 2023 | Journalism Scholarship, News
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar That’s now three Tests wrapped up within three days of play in the Border-Gavaskar series, which really is quite extraordinary, but not surprising given the tricky Indian conditions. Thanks to the excellent bowling of Nathan Lyon...
by Australian Cricket Society | Feb 27, 2023 | Journalism Scholarship, News
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Journalism Scholar 2023 An opportunity lost for the Australians. Disappointment is the only word that comes to mind when reflecting on what occurred on Day 3 of the Second Test in Delhi. Given the Australians seemed to be in a stronger position...