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.
Almanac Cricket: Blind, Deaf and Clueless – A Park Cricket Umpire Speaks
September 28, 2016 by 3 Comments
Look out for the LBW decision if you are team captain says park cricket umpire Phil Hill. He loves giving you out!
VAFA Premier B, Round 18 – Fitzroy v Parkdale: The Won’t-But-Should-Have Match
August 28, 2016 by 1 Comment
A win to Fitzroy should have been a time to celebrate. Phil Hill and the Lion’s faithful were left flat after the early season losses come home to roost costing the boys a shot at the finals. Disappointed but Phil can’t wait for next year.
VAFA Premier B: Fitzroy v Old Scotch
August 21, 2016 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill bemoans the lack of possession and structure in the Roy Boys loss against Old Scotch.
VAFA – B Section – Fitzroy v Beaumaris: A Storm is Coming
August 15, 2016 by 5 Comments
Fitzroy took on the top side, Beaumaris, at Brunswick Street and after a tight first half blew the game open away with a superb third quarter and a fighting final quarter for a fantastic win. They’re now third on the ladder with a vital game against Old Scotch coming up at home this coming Saturday (Aug 20).
Round 20 – Adelaide v Brisbane: Dear, oh dear!
August 7, 2016 by 2 Comments
Phil Hill finds Bigfooty’s comments more entertaining than the game itself.
VAFA Section B – Fitzroy v Monash Blues: Another Nail-biter
August 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill provides a comprehensive account of a nail-biter against Monash Blues which puts the Roys third on the ladder and Phil in a very good mood. Such a good mood that he put on Mozart’s Requiem full blast as he made his way home along Springvale Road.
VAFA – Fitzroy v St. Bede’s: The Ligris Henderson Procedure
July 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Phil Hill, a great sport, entertained the crew at the Roys lunch, and then helped get the boys home in a tense game against the highly-fancied St Bede’s at Brunswick Street. Although he loves a dental metaphor, he goes with a medical image here. The Roys are coming. [Great game. Great win. – JTH]
VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Haileybury: Quarter Time in Prague
June 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Intrepid Fitzroy correspondent Phil Hill reports on Roy Boys 1st quarter action from a Prague Hotel room, more streaming updates to come after quick tour of Czech Republic.
VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Parkdale: Two A Graders do not a B Grade Side Make.
June 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Has Phil Hill made an early call, Roy Boys on their way to A Grade? Will the Tramconductor’s settle the BOG debate in Fitzroy’s win over Parkdale?
VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Monash Blues: Second Preference, Lots of Love and Ang’s Penis
May 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Saturday home game for Fitzroy and Phil Hill enjoys the lunch, laughs, lovin and leaves with a Men’s Health Check up.
Indigenous Round
May 27, 2016 by 8 Comments
Phil Hill has a couple of questions regarding Indigenous Round.
VAFA B Section Round 7 – Beaumaris v Fitzroy: What a Game!
May 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Phil Hill wishes he were Neville Cardus as he tries to find words to do justice to a superb game of footy between Beaumaris and his Roys. [This sounds like a cracker Phil – Ed]
VAFA B Section Round 6 – Fitzroy v Old Brighton: Put a Sock In It
May 17, 2016 by 3 Comments
Phil Hill reports on a resurgent Fitzroy and the security offered by a usefully applied checklist [Not for squeamish readers nor those fearing dental work – Ed].
VAFA B Section – Hampton v Fitzroy: Donuts, Sausage Rolls and Free Hot Dogs
May 8, 2016 by 1 Comment
Roy Boys endured a tough game against Hampton Rovers and the presence of Dr Phil at the game ensured one player was grateful for a dentist in attendance.
VAFA – Old Scotch v Fitzroy:
May 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill discusses Wisden, magnifying glasses and the yips in his latest match report.
VAFA B Section – Round 1: Fitzroy v St Bedes
April 10, 2016 by 1 Comment
A reflective Phil Hill laments that not everyone has the good sense to schedule a wedding out of season. He is also concerned that Fitzroy faces a tough season in B Grade Ammos in 2016
The Question on Everybody’s Lips
March 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Phil poses the important question will Hawthorn lose as many as Brisbane wins
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