Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood runs the ruler over the Ashes series and finds the ‘All Nations’ trouserless. (Note: Bob Neil is a stalwart of Rulebook’s beloved Adelaide Uni footy team.)
The Day I Set Out For Ipswich
January 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
John Green sets out for the FA Cup tie at Ipswich, winds up at a Blackpool game, and then has a stroke of fortune. More from John Green on tour with Preston North End FC.
Sydney Test – Day 3: Revelation begets revelation (the Piggieballah-Albion chronicle)
January 5, 2014 by 11 Comments
David Wilson (aka E.Regnans) has pensioned Clarrie off, but introduces Piggieballah in this metaphysical meditation on Australia’s Ashes success.
Sydney Test – Day 2 : The View from Shepparton
January 5, 2014 by 4 Comments
Peter Schumacher, the Shepherd of Shepparton, passes judgement on Day 2 at the SCG. He is a hard marker – thank God we are not losing.
Sydney Test – Day 2 : Different day, same England
January 5, 2014 by 11 Comments
John Butler, the bard of Ballarat, returns to stick his boots into the enfeebled poms. He predicts Brett Ratten will replace Andy Flower.
Sydney Test – Day 2 : Bring on South Africa
January 5, 2014 by 15 Comments
Raj Singh reviews Day 2, but his mind (and money) is already on the South African series. 58 more George Bailey runs will see him on the plane to Johannesburg. 58 more Haddin runs will see Raj tearing up his tickets. Roll on Day 3.
Man of the series – the match saver
January 4, 2014 by 7 Comments
Matt Watson makes a persuasive case for Brad Haddin as the Man of the Series, despite the deeds of St Mitch. Hard to argue with. Tell us what you think.
2013 – A Season in Song: Grand Final Edition
January 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One last chance for airwave glory in 2013. Swish Schwerdt concludes his search for song glory on the Coodabeens.
The Art of Swing
January 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Ever wondered what happened to cricket discards that don’t make the cut as Channel 9 commentators? Old cricket balls; scoresheets; English batsmen and ageing off spinners? Paul McGrath turns them into fascinating art. Check out his exhibition details here.
2013 – A Season in Song: Semi Finals – Fitness Test
January 4, 2014 by 3 Comments
It’s semi-final time at “Footy’s Got Talent”. ‘Swish’ Schwerdt was hoping for Danni Minogue, but these classics got a Guernsey from Greg Champion.
5th Test-Day 1: When Irish Eyes are Smiling
January 3, 2014 by 7 Comments
Luke Reynolds waxes lyrical about Irish cricket. Brad Haddin and Steve Smith batted brilliantly to save Australia from……… What’s their name again?
Fifth Test – Day 1: A totally implausible series continues, with a series of unlikely occurrences, that we’ve all seen before.
January 3, 2014 by 5 Comments
Sean Curtain with some observations of the day’s play and the series which, if presented as a script to an Ealing producer, would be rejected as totally implausible.
2013 – A Season in Song: Round 12 – Poor Form and Disillusionment / Early Retirement
January 3, 2014 by 2 Comments
‘Swish’ Schwerdt shares a song about a cranky Mick Malthouse, confusing umpiring and a disappointing Blues effort. It didn’t make the cut. Dogs, Eagles, Pies, Tigers and Saints fans had heard it before.
2013 – A Season in Song: Round 11 – Unrewarded Effort
January 3, 2014 by 1 Comment
Swish Schwerdt skipped Round 10, but came up with some of his finest work after Round 11. How did they resist the classic topics of video review and holding the ball?
2013 – A Season In Song: Round 7,8,9 – An Early Bye
January 3, 2014 by 1 Comment
After a Champy-enforced rest, Swish Schwerdt is back for Round 9, but is starting to wonder if the coach is playing favourites.
The North End of Preston
January 3, 2014 by 9 Comments
John Green has gone to England to see the team he fell in love with 30 years ago: Preston North End. This is the story of Preston – with its many interesting historical features – and of their match against Port Vale. [This is the first of a series of reports as John makes his way about the place – Ed]
The Boxing Day Test – by text message
January 3, 2014 by 1 Comment
Matt Watson let his fingers do the talking, with a summary of all the texts sent between his mates during the Boxing Day Test.
2013 – A Season in Song – Round 6 – Two Bites at the Cherry
January 2, 2014 by 1 Comment
Swish Schwerdt’s Round 6 efforts go unrewarded, but he does rate a mention regardless.
Crio’s Racing: first Saturday meetings of the year
January 2, 2014 by 4 Comments
Crio has a look at racing around the country, from the glitz and schmooze of the Magic Millions lead-up to the picnics in Victoria.
Menzel and Morabito: a tale of two unlucky footballers
January 2, 2014 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark considers the future of two injury-plagued footballers.
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