Craig Dodson considers sledging in cricket after recent incidents and recalls his own experiences playing the game. Here he has put together some guidelines for what he thinks is appropriate on the pitch.
Almanac Lunch: Odd Friday Lunch with Alec Epis
March 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Don’t miss the next Odd Friday Lunch with ‘Dons legend Alec Epis, who’ll be chatting wine, footy and la dolce vita on the 9th of March
Sledging: Todd (Gleisner), Agnew, Jackson, Haigh, Lalor, Dahl, Arlott and Plato
December 11, 2017 by 38 Comments
From January 2015: “Sledging is back in the sporting discourse once again, after Jonathan Agnew’s spirited opinion piece earlier this week. David Wilson injects a lil’ bit o’ Plato to the debate.” The more things change…
Only Australia Sledges the Opposition…
April 3, 2015 by 6 Comments
Much has been said about the appearance of a lack of grace or class within the current Australian Cricket team. Pat White, from Cricket Froth brings a new angle to the discussion. [And pictures that add a new dimension to the discussion. – Ed]
The Aussies: Fast, Brilliant, Creative, Daring and in the Final. (So why can’t I like them?)
March 29, 2015 by 21 Comments
Sean Curtain respects – but doesn’t like – the way the Australian cricket team go about their work on the field. Moreso after moments in Thursday evening’s Australia v India ICC World Cup semi-final.
The Boys of Summer are Back
October 6, 2014 by 2 Comments
It was the first day of a new cricket season for Callum O’Connor. Plenty of time for inventing new player nicknames and contemplating whether sibling rivalry trumps team success.
The passing of the baton: What Mark Waugh and I now have in common
December 3, 2013 by 5 Comments
Sean “Faded” (the forgotten) Curtain’s passing the baton of cricketing achievement from father to son.
Sledging – Don’t single out cricket
December 1, 2013 by 3 Comments
Matt Watson reckons sledging is a fact of life, and we should suck it up. See if you agree with him, or if you reckon he’s just a …………………………..
Australia back on the path to grateness
November 28, 2013 by 11 Comments
Jeff Dowsing discusses whether victory in the end justifies sometimes distasteful means.
VFL – Collingwood v Northern Blues: PC sledging and a ripper game at Cramer Street
June 4, 2013 by 13 Comments
After watching a laborious game on Friday night, Jeff Dowsing’s faith in footy was restored by the VFL and some classic sledging.
How to be sexist and get away with it
February 1, 2013 by 10 Comments
Pete Edwards says the First Bloke walked a fine line during his recent talk on men’s health ‘s but the response was over the top. (This article is tongue in cheek.)
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