Round 17 – West Coast v Collingwood: My love-hate relationship with Friday night footy

There is wind from the southwest and a forecast maximum of 11 degrees Celsius in Melbourne. But for cathij66, after last night’s West Coast v Collingwood game, this Saturday feels a little more bleak.

The Departure of Uncle Gerard

Over the years, Gerard Whateley has become a part of the Reynolds family. So when Luke Reynolds heard that he is moving on from the ABC it came as quite a shock!

Almanac Cricket: Views from outside the clique welcome

Shannon Gill is impressed with the new direction taken by ABC radio this summer. The game has been crying out for fresh voices, prepared to speak up.

Round 21 – Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 21 post-mortem

A 91-point loss to an old enemy. Some defeats test the belief of even the truest of believers. Roll on 2016, says Cam Hooke.

Gabba Test, Australia v India – Day Three : Brad Haddin to Retire? Dispirited India Crushed by Johnson, Smith Partnership

What does the future hold for Brad Haddin? Patrick White from Cricket Froth sums up three eventful days of Test cricket.

Adelaide Test, Australia v India, Day Five: Everything and Nothing

Ben Footner’s afternoon on the time-honoured bowling greens of Victor Harbour mirrors that of the exhilarating final day at the Adelaide Oval? Will it be two stirring victories in one day?

Captain’s Call Beats Captain’s Knock

Maleny Musings breaks his maiden status with some stirring words in honour of Michael Clarke’s character and grit.

Now I Know… Cricket Positions for Nannas and A Few Thoughts

Yvette Wroby makes a commitment to better understand Cricket, and, like everyone else who loves the game, Phillip Hughes will be foremost in her mind today.

Second Test – Day 1: Warner, Warner, Cow Corner!

“Give me strength, ABC Grandstand,” says Stephen Cooke on a long drive home from northern Victoria.