A discussion with the great @collinstony.bsky.social about the early days of the Sydney Cricket Ground ... www.rugbyreloaded.com

I really enjoyed my chat with Tom Ford about the founding of the SCG ... from 15:20 I argue that the Gregory family — Dave, Ned, Syd, Nellie, Jack, et al — should be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. Next summer, 150 years after the first Test, seems perfect ... tinyurl.com/4hjt6kps

My two-volume history of the early years of the Sydney Cricket Ground is only available in a small number of bookshops, so I was delighted to find the books in Harry Hartog at Macquarie Centre in Sydney. The people there are so friendly and helpful. I'm very grateful for their support ...

I recently published a two-volume history of the founding of the Sydney Cricket Ground. Available here ... www.stokehillpress.com

I recently published a two-volume history of the founding of the Sydney Cricket Ground. Available here ... www.stokehillpress.com

A chat with the ABC's Rod Quinn about my favourite Australian sports books of 2024, featuring Bonnie Hancock, Xavier Fowler, Frank Dempsey, Pauline Menczer, Michelle Ford, Graeme Hughes & Tony Loxley, Gordon Bray, Vince Rugari and Richie Benaud's Blue Suede Shoes ... tinyurl.com/yck3nxb7

Australia's greatest living cricketer turns 79 today. Why 21 December hasn't been officially named our National Day remains a mystery ...

On this day in 1902: Major Taylor and his wife, Daisy, are on a 3-week voyage on RMS Ventura, from San Francisco to Sydney. They're very worried about the "White Australia" policy, underpinned by a 1901 law aimed at excluding non-white, non-European migrants. Turns out it doesn't apply to them.

Hey @peterfitz1.bsky.social ... can you follow me — I need a foundation follower