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Joe Root, on the cusp of Greatness.
"It takes but one shot to define brilliance."
Jan 5
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A quick look back at 2025
Doing a year-in-review feels lame—but it’s the law. So here are a few favourite snippets from 2025, and a conservative wish for the year ahead.
Jan 1
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Nick Speak
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A Double Knockout at the MCG
England win the Boxing Day Test in record time, to the dismay of pretty much everyone! A dispatch from Day five!
Dec 30, 2025
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Nick Speak
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On Warne, the greatest of all
Mar 10, 2022
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The Fab 4 and a Martin Crowe story.
Feb 11, 2025
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Nick Speak
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Part 1: The Gambler, Kenny Rogers, and the Melbourne Cricket Club, an unlikely trinity
Jan 30, 2025
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Nick Speak
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Too young for memories .. Graham 'Bumble' Lloyd and John 'Dexter' Fitton ..not really!
Jul 15, 2022
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Nick Speak
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A Double Knockout at the MCG
Dec 30, 2025
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Nick Speak
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Oh, Jimmy (Mack), when are you coming back...
Jul 5, 2023
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Racing to the finish
Mitchell Starc claimed career-best figures but Australia’s meek batting melted as England’s pace cartel turned up the heat
Nov 21, 2025
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Australia ripe for the picking
And then there’s Australia’s bowlers, their mindset, and a backyard mentality to consider.
Nov 20, 2025
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Would Pete Handscomb fit England's criteria?
An excellent century against a three-part Australian attack that said plenty about the different methods needed to succeed.
Nov 11, 2025
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How is England looking?
It's hard to tell given their time in New Zealand. But then the Ashes is different?
Nov 10, 2025
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Nick Speak
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'Tis that time of the year. Who will they play? Who would I select?
And, Marnus Labuschagne makes a case for reestablishment in the best possible way.
Nov 3, 2025
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Who to barrack for…Geelong or Brisbane?
Or, Chris Scott and 'Father' Chris Fagan? Now, that's a tough decision.
Sep 26, 2025
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Gunbower Cricket Club
Actually, Gunbower CC is now called the Leitchville-Gunbower Cricket Club.
Sep 23, 2025
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Nick Speak
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On Father’s Day
A reminder of both the power of honest writing and the actual weight of paternal absence—gratefully sharing a post by Gideon Haigh, that might resonate…
Sep 8, 2025
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Nick Speak
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England's possible Ashes cast
Oh, and some predictable selections from European Ryder Cup captain, Luke Donald.
Sep 4, 2025
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