Bollocks to social distancing, we’re off to the SCG
Sydney has the potential to evolve into a bigger cluster than the Australian batting line-up, so when the NSW skipper raises the microphone you’d better listen.
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Sydney has the potential to evolve into a bigger cluster than the Australian batting line-up, so when the NSW skipper raises the microphone you’d better listen.
The one-in-100-years flood that swept away India in Adelaide seems a lifetime ago.
Foxes are fast and elusive by nature, but as every leathery skinned farmer knows, their most cunning work occurs well before the coop is hit.
With fellow bookend Addin Fonua-Blake already parked up for the evening and the sound of Des Hasler’s halftime explosion still ringing in his ears, the last thing Marty Taupau needed was lights out from a friendless loanee.
Cronulla were cooked long before Charlie Staines found his range at Kogarah, but with the sticks split after the Forbes tearaway’s third, Nathan Cleary had effectively put the statistical dagger through the Sharks’ season.
A quick lap of Hurstville Oval’s hedge-square perfect gardens is all it takes to lift the lid on the prestigious St George District Cricket Club. Now a regular host of state and WBBL matches, the boutique ground is flush with tributes to over a century of club success.
With the gates locked to fans and players alike, here’s a team to tackle the elephant in the room.
You don’t have to be Brad Arthur to know what lies around the corner. Hell, you don’t even have to be Craig Bellamy. Anyone with half a footy brain knows that Melbourne’s finals strategy is locked into their DNA.
The cover of last week’s Big League magazine screamed ‘1,000 not out’. The image of 400-gamer Cameron Smith stood at the forefront of triple centurions Benji Marshall and the understated Gavin Cooper.
Busted bunkers, cross-eyed referees and unlucky eye gougers. We’ve heard it all and had a sook.
Last Saturday night in Newcastle, Mitchell Pearce found himself friendless in no-man’s land.
In my Steeden-esque world, the countdown to this season’s opening round was shaping up like any other.
As the preseason rolls into February even some of the biggest names pause to assess the tailgating talent.
Aussie Test cricket fans might be hurting but plenty have shown the heart to keep the turnstiles spinning. If only Justin Langer could say the same about his fragile top order.
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matthew Page was on a hiding to nothing despite his positive spin leading into day one of the Boxing Day Test.
David Morrow had lost his lollies; my tiny Corolla speakers throbbed on life support in tune with his booming venom. It was 2010 and Steve Matai had just smeared Michael Ennis across the Brookvale turf with a callous high-shot.
The frustration in Matt Nable’s voice said it all, “this is rubbish”.
As a global collective all red-heads reckon they have more fun. And, if you’re like me, then who’s to argue? I’ll drop anything to watch red-heads for fun.
So you only like political involvement in sport when it’s convenient for your sheltered life. The fact Adelaide and the SA govt in conjunction with CA gave first class cricket the opportunity to start the season counts for nothing in your eyes. Sounds like your only concern is the big $$ end of cricket, nothing wrong with that, but please spare us your naive sentiment.
Bollocks to social distancing, we’re off to the SCG
So CA doesn’t have a stakeholder engagement plan inclusive of all state governments across Australia? Was it your idea to kick off the Shield season in Adelaide or did it happen by chance? Tell me more about this fantasy world you live in.
Bollocks to social distancing, we’re off to the SCG
Great call. Looked like Roger Harper had him covered, sweet strike, thankfully not straight enough to intercept the umpire.
Bollocks to social distancing, we’re off to the SCG
To think sport and politics don’t mix is fanciful. I mean have a look at the SCG Trust, not uncommon to have ex State premiers on the books and other political mouthpieces the likes of Alan Jones navigating the way. To build or not to build at ANZ and the SFS were important State election voting points. Now there’s a pandemic and you think CA are up to going solo, c’mon.
Bollocks to social distancing, we’re off to the SCG
Thanks Paul, nothing wrong with cheap laughs to open the year, Mitcher just adding to the colour.
Bollocks to social distancing, we’re off to the SCG
I appreciate your honesty Mitcher. Best wishes for 2021.
Bollocks to social distancing, we’re off to the SCG
But we want those we vote for to have political influence, don’t we? In the case of COVID, I wonder if national guidelines as opposed to the States would reduce confusion.
Bollocks to social distancing, we’re off to the SCG
Those in lock down wont have a Test to go to, but should they have a choice – strange indeed.
NRL a good point, really need lower grades operating too. Big ask requesting players to cover injuries without games under their belt.
Bollocks to social distancing, we’re off to the SCG
That’s the problem, I’m not sure which is the bad look now, the northern beaches lockdown or 50% at the SCG.
Bollocks to social distancing, we’re off to the SCG
Does that include the eastern state wannabes???
Bollocks to social distancing, we’re off to the SCG
I wouldn’t have picked Ol’ Daz as a cricket tragic
Bollocks to social distancing, we’re off to the SCG
Yep, there’s plenty of ‘yes, no … sorry’ about the next couple of weeks.
Bollocks to social distancing, we’re off to the SCG
Give the Marsh boys another Test!! Shaun v Burns?
Outsmarted and outplayed, only two Aussies can loosen India’s grip
That’s sad, Bernie. I would’ve expected a decent comp given the size of Qld’s regional centres.
Outsmarted and outplayed, only two Aussies can loosen India’s grip
Wow. No way, GBs still buying comps are they … ????
Outsmarted and outplayed, only two Aussies can loosen India’s grip
Haha, good stuff, get on North Kal in the local comp.
Outsmarted and outplayed, only two Aussies can loosen India’s grip
Plenty are white, doesn’t matter, you can still mine through or under them. Nothing like a cyclone dump to clear the red dust – the Aussies could do with one to clean between their ears.
Outsmarted and outplayed, only two Aussies can loosen India’s grip
It’s certainly a deep hole. Tough to disagree, India short odds to make the SCG pitch look placid with the bag and a viper with the ball.
Outsmarted and outplayed, only two Aussies can loosen India’s grip
Whatever unfolds, pretty safe to say his best games will have unfolded from the wing. Love watching him go round and hope he earns true value.
Fullback imposters and the money myth burning foxy wingers
I really enjoyed watching Dugan at the back for the Raiders, totally different body shape back then, flexible like a rubber band. Tough trade off – bulk up for longevity but lose the flexibility that created the points.
Fullback imposters and the money myth burning foxy wingers
I’m no expert on this but I do understand where Mitchell is coming from, Mundine too. Same message in local language must hurt, especially if you’ve always been against that message.
Small steps I guess.
Fullback imposters and the money myth burning foxy wingers
Good point. What is it with wingers racing in when the numbers match – good topic for another rant.
Fullback imposters and the money myth burning foxy wingers
Howland was small, the Whippet was a nippy speedster in the Kerry Boustead mould. According to footy card stats: Howland 173cm, 76kg in 2001. Boustead 173cm, 73kg in 1981.
Great read Barry. One of my favourites was Sam Isemonger, whole hearted tackling machine who battled through many injuries.
The forgotten players: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks