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One down, one to go – Aussies too good in the World Test Championship
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar This is it. This might just be one of the strongest Australian Test sides we have seen in quite some time. After securing the right to now be named the best Test team on the planet, the Australians will feel a win against India in...
Footy Almanac – Rick Darling dinner in Melbourne June 29
Footy Almanac founder John Harms is assisting the ACS by mentoring our Journalism Scholar, Kobe Jacobs. John invites you to dinner on June 29 as per below: You are invited to dinner with former Test cricketer Rick Darling, as we celebrate his book Bush to Buckingham...
Ron Luff’s Love for the Burwood Cricket Club
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....
Hyde’s incredible journey through the game of cricket
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...
50 years in and still going strong for Terry Allinson
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...
Footy Almanac – Odd Friday Lunch May 19
Some of you may know that Footy Almanac founder John Harms is assisting the ACS by mentoring our Journalism Scholar, Kobe Jacobs. We thought our members might like to know The Footy Almanac has their next Odd Friday Lunch on Friday 19th May at 12.30pm at the North...
FAREWELL TO OUR OWN DON BRADMAN – DJ Manning (1931-2023)
by Ken Piesse These are edited excerpts from ex-president KEN PIESSE’S address at the autumn-time funeral of our greatest backroom boy, Doug Manning. The passing of our living legend Doug Manning just four days before his 92nd birthday in April ended an unparalleled...
Vale – Doug Manning
Position Vacant – Wandering XI Manager – Season 2023/2024
Prior to the advent of the veterans’ cricket competition here in Victoria, the ACS Wandering XI was the mainstay of the Society’s playing operations. However, the situation has changed rapidly with Over 50s, 60s and 70s competitions thriving to such an extent that we...
Aussies Finish Down But Not Disgraced
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...
Aussies Bounce Back In Tremendous Fashion
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...
Delhi Disappointment – ACS Scholar’s Review of 2nd Test
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...