Tom Riordan on what may occur as a new chapter of Australian cricket begins in the upcoming summer of cricket.
The Day of the Giants
June 6, 2015 by 2 Comments
Last night at the North Fitzroy Arms I met a bloke who was talking about Johnny ‘Mulga’ Shelton who played a few games for Fitzroy and has been a legendary figure around the bush for donkey’s years. I was reminded of Citrus Bob Utber’s mention of him a few years back.
Who’s a Minnow Now?
March 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
Qualifying for the 2019 Cricket World Cup just got interesting according to the Footy Bogan. Oh the irony!
SCG Test, Australia v India – Day One: Test cricket with an ocean view!
January 6, 2015 by 4 Comments
Summer traditions blend by the ocean for Jill Scanlon as she combines her love of the beach and her love of cricket.
Adelaide Test, Australia v India – Day Four: The Beauty of Day Four
December 13, 2014 by 4 Comments
Jill Scanlon offers a beautiful summary of Day 4, as the gathering storm for a torrent of wickets (or runs?) to come as the cricket drought breaks over Day 5 of the Adelaide Test.
Adelaide Test, Australia v India – Day One: The Emotion of Cricket
December 9, 2014 by 5 Comments
All of the emotions were on display on Day 1, writes Jill Scanlon. What’s your view on nightwatchmen?
Crio’s Question: Memorable Indian performances?
December 8, 2014 by 3 Comments
Another Australia v India series is upon us. Crio prods your memory bank with tales of 2003/04, Adelaide, Dravid and Agarkar. Which Indian performances stand out for you?
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 63-India’s Barefoot World Cup That Never Happened (1950)
April 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
India is a world power in cricket, but a minnow in world football. Dennis Gedling details the farce of India’s qualification attempt for the 1950 World Cup in Brazil.
India – the undisciplined story
March 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
A leaked email has revealed the extent of recent fines coach Mickey Arthur has slapped on the Australian side.
Dear Mickey, I’m feeling unwell
March 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli has submitted his wellness report to Mickey Arthur.
Down wiv Skool – my letta to Selektaz
March 12, 2013 by 4 Comments
Watto tells his side of the story.
Second Test: Atrocious
March 6, 2013 by 8 Comments
Andy is aghast at Australia’s capitulation in the second test. He’s not alone.
West Coast v Collingwood and some random thoughts on the weekend’s sport
March 4, 2013 by 6 Comments
It’s important to teach your kids the right teams to follo, says Pies fan Luke Reynolds, otherwise someone else will.
4th Test blog: ‘Nackers to call the tune
January 24, 2012 by 35 Comments
This is the place to have your say about the goings on in Adelaide. Australia are batting first and look to be on song. And speaking of songs, I have a theory that when when Freddie Mercury wrote “I Want to Break Free” that his original version was a song about taking a hat trick [Read more]
Vics to the rescue
December 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Australia v India; 1st Test; Day 2; 27 December 2011 by Ben Jensen My brother joined me today on the train trip up from Geelong, the train only about half full with cricket fans, about same as day 1 but we wonder if the Aussies were in better form would it have been full, [Read more]
My Australian XI for Boxing Day
December 15, 2011 by 4 Comments
With the pre-season and rookie drafts done and dusted it’s time to take a look at the state of Australian cricket. Unlike many others who were calling this past week’s defeat one of the lowest moments in Australian cricket, I see it more as a wake-up call. This side needs a total overhaul for the [Read more]
Do not go gentle into that good night…
November 30, 2011 by 5 Comments
by Nick Withers Two facts I did not make up: Shane Watson has a book, and it is titled Watto. And you thought Australian cricket was on the mend? I’m sure Watto means well, but it’s a bit early to be crying bright about frail deeds, isn’t it? Crying bright about your frail back [Read more]
England win determinedly at Lord’s
July 28, 2011 by 9 Comments
What a fitting finish to cricket’s 2000th Test match at Lord’s last Monday: a full house on a fifth day thanks to some innovative thinking from the MCC, a cosmopolitan and infectious atmosphere, and plenty of hard and meaningful Test cricket. It was a joy to behold for Australian cricket connoisseurs following the [Read more]
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