Australia v Pakistan – Day 5: The SCG, its car park, a Giant, and a blond.

January 7, 2017 by 4 Comments

Jan Courtin and Marshall break from their walking tradition and drive to the SCG. Their retirement fund takes a hit with the parking ransom. But they’re in for a Happy Jan experience. [Vintage Courtin! Ed]

Three reasons to support Pakistan in Sydney

January 5, 2017 by 1 Comment

Pat White has a lot of empathy ofr the forever-touring Pakistani cricketers. He’s calling for cricket fans to acknowledge their plight, respect their phenomenal effort, and support them in this Sydney Test match.

Australia v Pakistan – SCG Test, Day 1: Marvellous

January 3, 2017 by 8 Comments

Citrus Bob delights in some top-shelf Australian batting from the Big Ship, the Future Australian Captain and especially a “faultless, explosive, dynamic” DA Warner. Marvellous.

Australia v Pakistan – SCG Test: Call for writers

January 2, 2017 by 2 Comments

We’re calling for reports, stories, poems, observations of the Sydney Test. Let’s cover every day of this last Test of the Australian home summer. Nominate a day. [Especially given that Citrus is unavailable after Day 1 – Ed].