Joe Root, on the cusp of Greatness.

"It takes but one shot to define brilliance."

Jan 5 • Nick Speak

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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 • Nick Speak

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December 2025

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 • Nick Speak

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November 2025

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 • Nick Speak

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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 • Nick Speak

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 • Nick Speak

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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 • 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 • Nick Speak

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September 2025

Who to barrack for…Geelong or Brisbane?

Or, Chris Scott and 'Father' Chris Fagan? Now, that's a tough decision.

Sep 26, 2025 • Nick Speak

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Gunbower Cricket Club

Actually, Gunbower CC is now called the Leitchville-Gunbower Cricket Club.

Sep 23, 2025 • 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 • 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 • Nick Speak

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