Dr Hill imparts some wisdom on the application of local anaesthetic and how to deal with a moist pitch
Blind, Deaf and Clueless: The Mandibular Block and Park Cricket Finals
March 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Blind Deaf and Clueless; Wide of the Mark. Part Two
March 5, 2017 by
When is a wide a wide? Phil Hill has the answer.
Blind, Deaf and Clueless: Wide of the Mark
March 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
Umpire Phil Hill clears up the notion of premeditated shabbiness and while doing so explains the concept of the ‘wide’ in cricket. [Vintage Hill – Ed]
Blind Deaf and Clueless: Chuckers Part Three
February 14, 2017 by 10 Comments
Phil Hill delivers his third off-cutter in his cricket series. Take a look at the rules of bending the arm and what it means for modern cricket.
Blind, Deaf and Clueless: Chuckers, Part Two
February 8, 2017 by 3 Comments
Are you an idiot? Take Phil Hill’s chucking test and find out.
At Last, Some Meat
January 31, 2017 by 2 Comments
The evolution of a correct bowling action in cricket is discussed by Phil Hill as he takes readers through an umpire’s role in implementing a “Doubtful Action Procedure.”
Blinds Deaf and Clueless. Four things you will never see?
January 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Don’t want to be adjudged out Timed Out, Handling the Ball, Hitting the Ball Twice or Obstructing the Field while batting? Local cricket umpire Phil Hill explains some of these lesser known Laws of Cricket.
Almanac Cricket – Blind Deaf and Clueless: A Modest Proposal
December 9, 2016 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill is back considering AFL umpiring in the context of the laws of cricket
Blind Deaf and Clueless: Hold on to Their Hat
November 26, 2016 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill lives up to his reputation with this next look into the life of the umpire. It seems, in some cases, it’s a matter of volume, and hat-holding.
Blind, Deaf and Clueless: Morality and the LBW Decision
November 18, 2016 by 1 Comment
Phil Hilll’s playful account of an LBW decision invokes an olde worlde affectation of Neville Cardus. To make the point. It’s about ways of describing the way cricketers bat in deifferent parts of the world.
Blind, Deaf and Clueless: Why Australia Lost the Test
November 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill turns to the Laws of the game to explain why Australia lost in Perth. It appears South Africa got the Rabada green
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test: Australians take control
November 3, 2016 by 2 Comments
Phil Hill enjoys the big blue Perth sky, the WACA-length bowling and the slips catches it presented, the batting of de Kock and the quick scoring of the Australian openers.
Almanac Cricket – Blind, Deaf, and Clueless: But I Got Rhythm
November 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
One of the lines of the year: “Brand new cricket umpires stand out like me trying to get a 12 mm long, 4.8 wide neck Strauman implant out of its packaging.” See what that means as Phil Hill brings cricket, life and dentistry together in one place – and at one pace. Although there are other lines like “I think it arises from the habit new umpires have of being in love with their ball counter” which are worth contemplation as well.
Almanac Cricket: Blind, Deaf and Clueless and Cricketless
October 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
No cricket this weekend, but Phil Hill still manages to come up with the (botanical) goods.
Almanac Cricket: Blind, Deaf and Clueless. The Season Starts.
October 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
With the start of a new cricket season everyone seems a bit rusty, as our resident cricket umpire Phil Hill explains even the umpires can get it wrong.
Almanac Cricket: Blind, Deaf and Clueless
October 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A cricket game marred by an umpire taking a cheap shot! Never! Phil Hill continues his recounts of the trials and tribulations of an umpire during a match, especially if the conditions are variable.
Almanac Cricket: Wash Out
October 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
Umpires should keep their mouths shut says Phil Hill, who should know, as he relates a tale of weather, ground conditions and aberrant behaviour.
Almanac Cricket: Deaf, Blind and Clueless – The Start of the Season
October 7, 2016 by 2 Comments
Footy posts from Brunswick St Oval have now been removed and Phil Hill prepares himself for umpiring the first cricket game of the season, if he is picked.
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