AFL Round 11 – Essendon v Carlton: On your feet, because here comes Jake Carlisle and the Bombers

June 10, 2013 by 2 Comments

Colin Ritchie hasn’t experienced such an emotional response to a Bombers match for quite a while.

Bombers, Weapons and Tanks

February 8, 2013 by 9 Comments

Did the expectation of supporters for the “dream team” of Hird and Thompson to fulfill their wish for an immediate premiership put undue pressure on them to achieve this goal?

Rock2Ramp Ocean Swim, Anglesea

December 31, 2012 by 4 Comments

“What the hell am I doing here?” Colin Ritchie asks himself, swallowing another mouthful of water as his screaming lungs gasp for air. Welcome to the Rock2Ramp.

Second Test – Day1: Sri Lanka…what the?

December 27, 2012 by 2 Comments

Colin Ritchie was stunned at how easily some batsmen gave up their wickets, especially on a pitch and in conditions so perfectly suited for batting and for making runs.

Third Test – Day 4: Nightmare

December 4, 2012 by 7 Comments

Day 4 at the WACA was a nightmare for the Australian team and Colin Ritchie.

Fiery Fred

November 20, 2012 by 8 Comments

Fred Trueman was truly one of the great characters of cricket. Colin Ritchie was fortunate to see him play in a Test against the Aussies at the MCG in the early 60s.