Michael Sexton recalls the 1973 Test series between the West Indies and Australia. The role Jeff Hammond and Max Walker played in achieving a series win was vital as Michael explains.
Seasons in the Sun (Part Twenty Three): The Last Post
March 19, 2015 by 6 Comments
And just like that, another season is all over. Callum O’Connor recounts the valiant grand final defeat of the mighty Lower Plenty third XI.
Seasons in the Sun (Part Twenty One): Make Your Own Luck
March 17, 2015 by 3 Comments
The first leg of the Mighty Lower Plenty Thirds’ Grand Final against Montmorencey…
Seasons in the Sun – Part Twenty (The Denouement (?)): The Panton Hillbillies and the Mark Marshall Fan Club
March 11, 2015 by 4 Comments
Day two of their semi-final against Lalor Stars; the Lower Plenty Third XII look to complete the run chase and progress to the competition Grand Final. Is this their season denouement?
Seasons in the Sun – Part 20 : Vesuvius, the Fly Ball Invertebrate and Finals Aren’t Logical
March 9, 2015 by 3 Comments
It’s finally the finals. Having made it this far, the mighty Lower Plenty Thirds now face their nemesis from earlier in the season; the Lalor Stars. After their near-elimination in the previous round, our heroes know that logic and form has no place in the post-season. Let the action begin!
Seasons in the Sun (Part Nineteen): And the winner is………….
March 2, 2015 by 5 Comments
Did you think that the Kiwis and the Australians at Eden Park was the low scoring thriller of the weekend? Callum O’Connor advises you to think again as the Lower Plenty Thirds stagger to a finals slot. Or do they?
Seasons in the Sun (Part Eighteen) : Discipline, Patience and Nurofen – In That Order
February 23, 2015 by 7 Comments
It’s the Benevolent Leader’s birthday as the Lower Plenty Thirds clash with Eltham in the hopes of securing a finals spot. Preparations for a time honoured tradition – Old Man Cafè – begin, and does the ‘Vets bus’ give the opposition some unwanted ammunition?
Seasons in the Sun (Part 17): Patience v Patience, Discipline v Discipline.
February 18, 2015 by 1 Comment
It’s time. One last bridge to cross to make the finals. Can our heroes get the job done against Riverside?
Seasons in the Sun (Part Sixteen): Slow Day in Greensborough
February 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Things are getting tight with a finals berth in the balance for Callum O’Connor and the Lower Plenty Third XI.
Seasons in the Sun (Part 15) : Let’s Be Serious, That’s Just S–thouse Batting
February 5, 2015 by 1 Comment
“The Kane household thrives on a level of competition that makes ‘The Hunger Games’ look like ‘The Brady Bunch’”. Callum O’Connor continues his Lower Plenty Third XI season diary, where our heroes need a big kill over North Eltham.
The Boys of Summer are Back
October 6, 2014 by 2 Comments
It was the first day of a new cricket season for Callum O’Connor. Plenty of time for inventing new player nicknames and contemplating whether sibling rivalry trumps team success.
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