John Harms thinks Australia cannot win this Test match.
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.
The Solar Eclipse and other great sporting moments
November 18, 2012 by 5 Comments
If playing in a great event is not going to happen, the next best thing is to witness it – live if possible. Flying to Cairns for a brief glimpse of the recent solar eclipse left Michael Howard reminiscing over great sporting events witnessed.
First Test – Day 5: Clarke’s rubber
November 14, 2012 by 5 Comments
Round 1 of test cricket’s championship bout took a rather odd, scenic route that ultimately saw the Aussies confound the hastily convened critics (I was one) and emerge a moral points victor.
The secret behind Washington Park’s favourite son
November 13, 2012 by 4 Comments
The story of Washington Park Sharks alumni Rob Quiney could be straight from a classic Boys Own Annual, says Ramonn Dobb.
First Test – Day 4: Milestones
November 13, 2012 by 6 Comments
It was a day of milestones for Gigs and the Australian cricket team on the fourth day at the Gabba.
First Test – Day 3: Campaign teeters on brink if Cowan and Clarke fail
November 13, 2012 by 11 Comments
As the series continues one can only hope that our current players, and those who stand in waiting, gain experience from the quality of competition they currently compete against, says Phantom.
First Test – Day 2: Not quite singing in the rain
November 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
Miss the action from the second day’s play? Gabba stalwart Mick Jeffrey brings you up to speed. (We don’t know why Channel 9 played alternative programs all day, no shortage of action here.)
First Test – Day 1: South Africa takes the advantage
November 13, 2012 by 8 Comments
John Harms looks at the first day from the Gabba, and calls for the Australians to find their inner-Hoggy.
“It’s like the extremeties of the Bell curve of emotion have been lopped off – a little more each season in the interest of process and control. I want madmen playing this game. Crazies like Rodney Hogg and D.K. Lillee.”
The Middle Australia Report: Meckiff wasn’t a chucker
November 8, 2012 by 6 Comments
The Middle Australia Report believes the much maligned left armer from Mentone, Ian Meckiff, may not have been a chucker after all.
What to do with Watson?
November 8, 2012 by 6 Comments
Shane Watson is out injured on the eve of a big Test series. Again. Luke Reynolds has the answer.
Gideon Haigh on Warne – Brisbane launch
October 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Gideon Haigh launches his new book, On Warne, at Avid Reader Bookshop, West End, Brisbane, on Thursday, November 8.
Country’s best young cricketers heading to Jamestown
October 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
In a coup for regional cricket, the Darren Lehmann Cricket Academy will be visiting Jamestown, the birthplace of RM Williams, on Wednesday the 21st of November, participating in a Twenty20 match at the Jamestown Oval.
Bradman Oration: Delivered by G C J D Haigh
October 25, 2012 by 2 Comments
Gideon Haigh who came to prominence when he launched The Footy Almanac. The boy has kicked on. He finds himself, here, in front of the camera delivering The Bradman Oration. (Well done old son). (Thanks to Youtube and Cricket Australia)
Australian Cricket Digest
October 18, 2012 by 4 Comments
The latest edition of the Australian Cricket Digest has been sent to the printers.
Pat Howard to speak at Marist College cricket lunch
October 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Former Wallaby and Australian Cricket Performance GM, Pat Howard, will speak at the inaugural Marist College cricket lunch on Friday.
Australian T20 player ratings
October 11, 2012 by 1 Comment
Luke Reynolds provides his player ratings for Australia’s three-match T20 series against Pakistan in Dubai as well as Australia’s games in the T20 World cup in Sri Lanka.
Twenty20 World Cup Review
October 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The West Indies are celebrating their first Twenty20 World Cup win and first World Cup triumph in any format since 1979 when the Windies defeated England in the one-day final at Lords. Their win over Sri Lanka in the final should be a huge boost for West Indian cricket but also sees Sri Lanka overtake [Read more]
2012 World T20 Cup: Groups C and D and Predictions
September 19, 2012 by 1 Comment
GROUP C – SRI LANKA, SOUTH AFRICA & ZIMBABWE Sri Lanka and South Africa are two of the favourites and will go through ahead of an ordinary Zimbabwean team. The home team should be too good for the Proteas to top the group. Players to watch: Sri Lanka- Ajantha Mendis. The mystery spinner is at [Read more]
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