It’s a pity that Sri Lanka play their first Boxing Day Test in 17 years at the end of their greatest era, says Luke Reynolds.
Second Test – Day 2: Times change, but the Boxing Day Test still hard to beat
December 28, 2012 by 2 Comments
Second Test – Day1: Sri Lanka…what the?
December 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
Colin Ritchie was stunned at how easily some batsmen gave up their wickets, especially on a pitch and in conditions so perfectly suited for batting and for making runs.
Second Test – Day 1: Number Crunching Boxing Day style
December 27, 2012 by 4 Comments
Mick Jeffrey crunches the numbers from the Boxing Day Test. (Guess how many brain cells Tillakaratne Dilshan and Thilan Samaraweera used in their shot selections leading to their demise.)
The Ghosts of Boxing Day past according to M. Jeffrey
December 26, 2012 by 1 Comment
Mick Jeffrey remembers the days of Boxing Day Test cricket he’s attended.
Second Test: I suppose it is still the Boxing Day Test and we fans are definitely not being rotated.
December 26, 2012 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli isn’t rotating himself. He’s off to the cricket no matter who is playing. And you are welcome to join him for a beer.
Kevin Grose
December 26, 2012 by 4 Comments
I read recently of the sad passing of former Collingwod player, Kevin Grose. He played 32 senior games, scoring 10 goals in his three seasons at senior level 1975-1977. Most of his senior football was played on the flanks: half back and half forward. He played under two coaches, Murray Weideman, then Tommy Hafey. Kevin Grose was [Read more]
The Sermon on the Mound
December 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
Peter Baulderstone has found the Christmas spirit – for most…
Handsome Joe and Dylan
December 24, 2012 by 27 Comments
Andrew Starkie’s mate HJ blows in from HK. He’s an easy target. The crew wind up discussing the greatest song lyrics of all time.
Crio’s Q: chuckers and all who (don’t) sail with them?
December 24, 2012 by 21 Comments
A rare Sri Lankan visit to the MCG revives memories of Darrel Hair’s bravery and its implications. I’m in the “Murali chucks and is a blight on the game” camp. I refuse to ever watch him throw. A gutless ICC created a monster. Now Boof Lehmann has tagged Marlon Samuels as a chucker. Johan Botha, [Read more]
Football missives: Wee Willie Anderson and Big Buddy
December 23, 2012 by 8 Comments
The recruiting of the young Afro-American player (Wallace) by North Melbourne rings a bell with Robin Grow, who wants to know whether anyone remembers the experiment with Wee Willie Anderson, probably in the 70s?
Boxing Day infographic
December 23, 2012 by 3 Comments
It’s almost like the Grand Final for tests. It can have a great influence on the series outcome. But have recent Boxing Day Tests been all that impressive from an individual perspective? Here is an infographic from Jake “Cobba” Stevens to help you decide.
Almanac Rugby League – Some thoughts from Richard Hinds on The Rugby League Almanac (via the SMH)
December 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Columnist Richard Hinds casts an eye over The Rugby League Almanac.
Almanac Rugby League – What’s in The Rugby League Almanac?
December 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
An outline of what is in The Rugby League Almanac 2012.
Almanac Rugby league – The Rugby League Almanac – Round 19
December 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Greetings Sportsfans, We have posted Round 19 of the inaugural Rugby League Almanac for your enjoyment. Simply click here for the entire chapter. The Almanac can be purchased for $35 (free delivery) at our online book store here. Cheers, The Knackery
A message from the Mayans
December 21, 2012 by 5 Comments
Gigs believes it’s true that the Mayans had a message for us.
Twenty Twelve: A Tale Of Two Games
December 21, 2012 by 2 Comments
PC Paterson reports from two footy games he attended this year – the first featured the team he barracked for in an irrational sense, the second featured the team that lives closest to his current address. Similar margins at the end of the game, yet utterly different feelings.
Please keep your clothes on and your reality check off
December 21, 2012 by 5 Comments
Yvette Wroby’s thoughts have turned to 2013, where the AFL premiership is up for grabs for all.
Crio’s Racing: Country racing
December 21, 2012 by 8 Comments
Let’s face it. Most of us will end up skint over the next week. The pressure to spend is crushing. The racing industry, as ever, seeks its share of your pecuniary pie. I’d argue that there are worse ways of wasting your money than having a try on the geegees and the options, naturally, are many and varied.
England win a timely reminder for Australia
December 20, 2012 by 2 Comments
England’s 2-1 series win over India last Monday was one of its best achievements in years and a timely reminder for Australia heading towards next year’s Ashes contests, says Brendan McArdle.
An editor’s cut that caused substantial bleeding
December 20, 2012 by 13 Comments
You have been led to believe that Andrew Weiss barracks for Adelaide in the AFL. He desperately wants you to know this is not the case.
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