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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
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Gunbower Cricket Club
Actually, Gunbower CC is now called the Leitchville-Gunbower Cricket Club.
Sep 23
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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
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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
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Too young for memories .. Graham 'Bumble' Lloyd and John 'Dexter' Fitton ..not really!
Jul 15, 2022
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Part 1: The Gambler, Kenny Rogers, and the Melbourne Cricket Club, an unlikely trinity
Jan 30
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Oh, Jimmy (Mack), when are you coming back...
Jul 5, 2023
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Justin Langer - where to next, the narrative continues ...
Feb 3, 2022
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England's possible Ashes cast
Oh, and some predictable selections from European Ryder Cup captain, Luke Donald.
Sep 4
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Player Selection: why the intrigue?
When was the last time Australia went into a home Test series with a settled opening pair? And some Ryder Cup commentary.
Sep 1
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Nick Speak
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Australia, England: a strained relationship
Last Sunday night in Cairns, Australia ran rings around South Africa in an arse about face case of "After the Lord Mayor's show." It's hard to gauge the…
Aug 28
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Bazlife and the Beautiful Game
I didn't manage to read it from back to front, but "My Life and the Beautiful Game" was the first book I took seriously.
Aug 5
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Josh runs his. 'Tongue
Not really! ENG and IND find themselves evenly poised with a day remaining of the first Test at Headingley
Jun 24
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Predictable Aussies go into the WTC as favourites
Where calculated caution will be too much for a willing South Africa.
Jun 11
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Nick Speak
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Why England’s Jacob Bethell Tops Cricket's 21 and under class in 2025.
Beyond the Boyband Looks: England's All-Format Banker.
Jun 6
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Zimbabwe: Then, Now, and Somewhere in Between.
In 1989, I was fortunate to tour Zimbabwe with Lancashire County Cricket Club, playing a series of games at the Harare Sports Club (HSC).
May 29
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The Demons 2009/10 Intermission
My last words were:
May 19
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