I was reminded by the WACA test today, and I’m not sure why, of December 1979 when the West Indies came to the Darling Downs, to Gold Park, in Toowoomba. I had played quite a few Colts games there. The Windies side included Cuthbert Gordon Greenidge and Desi Haynes, IVA himself, and both Murrays, DA [Read more]
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Third Test, Day 1: Gabba grass memories – cheery; WACA prospects – dreary.
December 16, 2009 by 29 Comments
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CRICKET @ footyalmanac CRICKET: Good news for those disappointed by the loss of the PM’s XI to England on Monday. WestCoastDave is here to help us put it all into perspective. CRICKET RANT (3): Responding to John Harms’ piece, Craig Little, who knows something of the world of spin, picks apart Cricket Australia’s current version of it. [Read more]
These sides ain’t half bad!
November 30, 2009 by 529 Comments
by Josh Barnstable After asking my Mum if there was such thing as a ‘half-decade’, she said she had not heard of such thing, unlike the popular saying of half century. But, I’m going to make half-decade a proper saying in this report, a report of the Team of the Half-Decade for each team. So [Read more]
First Test, Day 2: Gabba Test not quite the same when you’re working in Canberra
November 27, 2009 by 18 Comments
by John Harms I’m always at this Gabba Test. Mainly because I haven’t had a job since 1991, when the West Indies still ruled the earth and had blokes who could bowl quicker than any radar gun said they could – or says this current crop can. But life moves on. And I start the [Read more]
No balls a problem for Windies bowlers – and Tommy
November 27, 2009 by Leave a Comment
1st Test Gabba: Australia v West Indies- Day one by John Butler Preoccupations on a sunny Brisbane day Another Test season begins amid rain clouds over scenic Mount Helen (my humble abode). Break the champagne over the bow, or rather, wheel out Greigy and Heals for another pitch report. For a pitch that looks like [Read more]
First Test, Day 1: Ivins on edge in the office; Aussies have edge on the field
November 26, 2009 by 3 Comments
By Tim Ivins That there is excitement leading up to the first test has been a testament to the Cricket Australia’s spin doctors. Articles of Hauritz developing a ball that will actually spin and the future of test cricket have created interest in the media. The bagmen clearly think the West Indies loss to Bangladesh [Read more]
A blast from drafts past
November 25, 2009 by 8 Comments
By Damian Watson Well folks the 2009 AFL National Draft is fast approaching! It’s that brief moment in summer where the sole sporting focus shifts to AFL Footy just one more time before we enter the New Year. It is a day where the best young talents wait anxiously to hear the recruiters announce their [Read more]
2009 Malarkey Medal
November 1, 2009 by 12 Comments
THE 2009 MALARKEY MEDAL THE TOP TEN (Brownlow votes in brackets) Chris Judd (Carlton) 28 (22) Gary Ablett (Geelong) 26 (30) Nick Riewoldt (St Kilda) 23 (15) Jonathan Brown (Brisbane) 19 (19) Nick Dal Santo (St Kilda) 18 (17) Alan Didak (Collingwood) 18 (12)
Old footballers don’t die, they play AFL Masters
October 21, 2009 by 3 Comments
By Andrew Nathan It’s another steamy night in Cairns. I’m in the Vic Metro team that is about to play its first match in the annual AFL Masters tournament. I’ve played in two previous carnivals, in Maroochydore in 2006 and Darwin in ’08, and I’m 43 years of age—but I still get nervous before pulling [Read more]
AFL club awards: All the best-and-fairest top tens
October 3, 2009 by 4 Comments
Adelaide (Malcolm Blight Medal) 43 Bernie Vince 41 Jason Porplyzia 39 Simon Goodwin 38 Michael Doughty 38 Graham Johncock 38 Kurt Tippett 36 Scott Thompson 30 Tyson Edwards 30 Andrew McLeod 29 Chris Knights Brisbane (Merrett-Murray Medal) 57.5 Jonathan Brown 56.5 Simon Black 54 Mitch Clak 51.5 Luke Power 45 Justin Sherman 41.5 Daniel Rich [Read more]
AFL Semi-Finals: Justice is done as Dogs bundle out Lions
September 13, 2009 by 3 Comments
By Damian Watson Finally! Yet another school week completed and another weekend of highly anticipated finals action to look forward to. We have now reached the Semi Finals which indicates that the remaining teams have entered a sudden death situation with a loss signifying the end of your campaign and it’s time to pack for [Read more]
The Pre-Wrap: Finals — Week 1
September 4, 2009 by Leave a Comment
THE PRE WRAP – WEEK 1 OF SEPTEMBER For the Philosophical Marngrook Follower What a week it’s been in Footy Eddie. Out at Whinging Hill, The Bombers stood up in the tackle. Taking sound advice from the Senior Associate at Downright Lie & Procrastinate, Sir Frank Downright, they swallowed their medicine and pleaded guilty as [Read more]
Fifth Test: A good night spoiled as Punter’s exit sums up series
August 27, 2009 by 4 Comments
by John Harms I’m feeling really ripped off. About the cricket. Even more ripped off than I felt in 1975 when those activists dug up the pitch at Headingley and McCosker and Walters didn’t get the chance to chase the huge total England had set for them. They would have got `em. My 13-year-old mind [Read more]
The Wrap: Come Sunday and the boilovers continued
August 25, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The Penultimate Home & Away Round What a round it’s been in Footy Eddie. The Doggies chewed up The Pradas which is sure to lift spirits around at The Kennel and have The Handbags thinking about changing their brand name (Maybe to the wet paper bags – Ed). Carlton win comfortably without looking convincing. The [Read more]
Fifth Test, Day 4: We’ve been stitched up
August 24, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The denouement to this topsy-turvy and at times indecipherable series came at 5.48 pm on Day 4 with the dismissal of Mike Hussey for 121. Australia were bowled all out for 348 and lost the deciding fifth Test by 197 runs. England’s crew of battlers and journeymen (Strauss and Flintoff excluded) prevailed 2-1 to regain [Read more]
Fifth Test, Day 3: We’re in Big Trouble
August 23, 2009 by 2 Comments
Australia went into the third day of the Fifth Test looking down the barrel. The Poms, who cling to the weapon that can blow us away, are as surprised as anybody that they indeed hold the upper hand. As the third day begins England is 3/58 with a 230-run lead. Before this Test got under [Read more]
The Wrap: Hawks bow out while Crows confirm finals spot
August 17, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Where Life Imitates Sport What a round it’s been in Footy Eddie. The Hawks bow out once and for all and Adelaide book their place on the starting grid for September 2009. THE TIGERS cost another coach his career as The Mighty Magpies leap into thirds spot on The Table for a crack at Geelong [Read more]
AFL Round 19: Carlton midfield too good for fancy Cats
August 9, 2009 by 13 Comments
It’s another miserable looking Friday weather-wise and I am preparing myself for another fairly mediocre performance from my Blues against the pacy, skilful and courageous Geelong side. On a lighter note I am fortunate enough to have the day off school with Curriculum Day and I take full advantage of a somewhat rare, relaxing day. [Read more]
Fourth Test, Day 1: Australia dominates as Marto has eyes for only victory
August 8, 2009 by 12 Comments
By Andrew Gigacz With Australia 1-0 down, and two Tests to play, in preparation for Day 1 at Headingley I asked myself what are the important issues confronting us? I came up with four. Will it rain? Will Freddy Flintoff be fit enough to play? Will the Aussie selectors finally see the light and give [Read more]
Fourth Test: Australians dominate as ‘Marto’ has eyes only for victory
August 8, 2009 by Leave a Comment
By Andrew Gigacz With Australia one-nil down, and two Tests to play, in preparation for day one at Headingley I asked myself what are the important issues confronting us? I came up with four. Will it rain? Will Freddy Flintoff be fit enough to play? Will the Aussie selectors finally see the [Read more]
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