Australia v New Zealand – WACA Test, Day 3: Hope

How do we value anything? David Wilson on WACA Day 3, Paris, hope and acceptance. Our behaviour remains predictably irrational.

Australia v New Zealand – WACA Day 2: Kiwis salvage pride, but could still end up junked

The Bard of Ballarat, John Butler, chronicles a WACA Day 2 where New Zealand regained pride but not ascendancy.

Australia v New Zealand – WACA Day 1: Rambling Updates

Peter Baulderstone is sitting at fine leg at the Lillee Marsh stand end of the WACA. He promises regular updates until Swan Draught or WACA Bingo counts him out.

ABC Cricket Podcast: The Final Word

I really enjoyed sharing the mic with Cate McGregor, Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins, chatting about the Gabba Test just gone, and the Gabba generally. [A nice way to lead into Perth this arvo – Ed]

The Beauty in Cricket

Peter Argent reflects on the game of cricket.

Australia v New Zealand – WACA test: Australia’s best and worst

Why do Australian captains not like batting at the WACA?

The WACA Bingo Game

Have you ever played the WACA Bingo Game? No?
Well, here is your chance! Note: alcohol not recommended.

Australia v New Zealand – WACA Test: Call for writers

After two years, the WACA is back hosting Test cricket. Who will shine in Perth? Who will share their stories of the Test? Nominations open. All welcome.

A-League Round 5: Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix – Clearance

Yoshi went to great lengths to provide this Mariners v Nix report. He’s tracking OK.

Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 5: Easy as A-B-C

Smokie, middle-aged bloke of rusted-on habits, on Day 5 of the Test. Reporting from Apollo Bay.

49 questions on a Tuesday – part 3

What is an expert? Why do we do what we do? A few questions to ponder from E.regnans.

Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 4: Letting it all hang out

Wayne Ball contemplates the advantages of a new job, while taking in an absorbing contest from Brisbane. “While Mark Taylor, Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke did a reasonable job of hiding their emotions when things didn’t quite go their own way, Steve Smith lets it all hang out.”

Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 4: Dispatch from (not so) Sunny Brisbane

Brin Paulsen emerges from a nest overrun with Kiwis, into a steamy Day 4 of rain-interrupted Test match cricket. Is the Australian side switched on? How good is this K Williamson?

Test cricket in crisis?

Test cricket is in crisis argues Rulebook Ashwood. Is it? Add your thoughts?

Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 3: Murder on Vulture Street

Citrus Bob Utber witnesses 424 runs in a day; a record at the Gabba.

Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 3: We Were Saying ‘Boo-urns’

Kane Williamson ensured that whichever Almanacker is reporting on Day Four will have something to do – but it was an all Aussie day otherwise.

Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 2: Australians on the attack

Citrus Bob Utber is enjoying his time at the Gabba – if only he had a Brisways.

Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 2: Beach Cricket, Olympics & Bondi

Luke Reynolds on one of the most tumultuous days in cricket history. Really.

Australia v New Zealand – Gabba Test, Day 1: I should be at the Gabba

Cricket correspondent Citrus Bob Utber has all manner of strife getting Up North to the Gabba. He reports from the tarmac.

Final Day preview – Ahhhh! The Carnival is Over

Sal’s word on Stakes Day. Get it while it’s hot.