Sydney Test – Day 3: Travelling well

January 9, 2014 by 14 Comments

John Harms wins the fight for the car radio and considers the Ashes summer as it comes to its end.

Bing Lee: still launching them (photos by Peter Argent)

January 8, 2014 by 1 Comment

Brett Lee in full flight. Peter Argent captures the veteran at the Adelaide Oval.

Black Cats

January 7, 2014 by 4 Comments

Daryl Sharpen reports on a classic knock (a triple century in a 50-over match, no less) down New Norfolk way. [Very amusing from D. Sharpen, yet again. Includes reference to Peter Hudson – Ed]

The last ball of the last Test

January 7, 2014 by 7 Comments

Vin Maskell with the ultimate metaphor.

Farewell Skull: a legacy of knowledge and smiles

January 7, 2014 by 37 Comments

Matt Zurbo celebrates the very human Kerry O’Keeffe in this tribute.

Getting on with it: in praise of netball

January 6, 2014 by 6 Comments

Rick Kane has come to understand and appreciate the game of netball, especially since the Moomba Park Under 15s premiership victory.

Crio’s Question : Rating the Under-rated?

January 6, 2014 by 10 Comments

Crio thinks that Younis Khan (who?) is an under-rated cricketer. Name your under-rated competitors in any sport, and help us shed light on why they never get the attention of the ‘stars’.

Ashes Review: Pantsing

January 6, 2014 by 58 Comments

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.