Andrew's Substack

Cricket, military history, a bit of music, maybe some journalism, and perhaps a spot of football in the winter.

By Andrew Faulkner

· Launched 7 months ago

Slogging on the solstice

Long memories on the shortest day.

Jun 22 • Andrew Faulkner

Blazing a path in war and peace

“One of the Australian Army’s most experienced and decorated combat officers” is honoured on his departure.

Jun 16 • Andrew Faulkner

Stout Cooper & Co give Australia hope

A few brief thoughts on the series loss in Bangladesh.

Jun 14 • Andrew Faulkner

A Crete postscript

Revisiting an Australian epic, 85 years ago this week.

May 31 • Andrew Faulkner

Northern exposure

Test cricket's back, thank goodness. Where to now for the Australian side?

May 11 • Andrew Faulkner

This bowler's a 'keeper

The wicketkeeper's method of choice is leg-spin.

May 2 • Andrew Faulkner

'... their fondest memory is of those who fell ...'

Meet one of the first to land at Anzac Cove.

Apr 24 • Andrew Faulkner

Gather round

Welcome to Adelaide ...

Apr 10 • Andrew Faulkner