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Cue the opening theme from the “X Files”.
The truth is out there.
or
“I want to Believe”.
Footy Fix: No, the umpires didn't gift Carlton the game - but Freo sure did
Prior to the 21st century, Test captains had very little – if any -say in selections. And that is especially true of Border’s time as captain in the mid 80s.
So Peter Taylor was in no way “a classic Border pick”. In fact at the time, for all that Border was doing on-field individually comparative to nearly everyone else, he absolutely did not hold any position of influence over the old-school approach to off-field selection being separated from team execution on-field.
Footy Fix: No, the umpires didn't gift Carlton the game - but Freo sure did
A 4 day old article is being recycled to the front of the line?
Us cricket tragics really don’t have much to fall back on sometimes 😁
Forgotten opener, WA veterans snubbed in central contract shake-up as CA name 23-player list
So the Cats won?
Or was the match abandoned without a winner being proclaimed?
Mass confusion erupts over AFL 'abandoned match' rules after Easter Monday's bizarre lightning-enforced delay
Mass confusion erupts over AFL 'abandoned match' rules after Easter Monday's bizarre lightning-enforced delay
Rocchiocoli not even on 23 list?
Are they actually ever going to select Scott Boland again? I love him, but they’re not playing him.
Forgotten opener, WA veterans snubbed in central contract shake-up as CA name 23-player list
“SA better than WA”
OMG!! 😂 😂 😂
Unstoppable WA wallop Tassie to complete unprecedented 'triple double' of Shield and one-day titles
Pierro, whilst your little tight-pants, scarf wearing city, based on nothing more than a coffee-shop/latte-sipping economy was the most locked-down city in the world during Covid, this one third of the Australian continent kept its economy booming so as to cover your sorry achieve-nothing arses.
You’re welcome!
Unstoppable WA wallop Tassie to complete unprecedented 'triple double' of Shield and one-day titles
You’ve completely lost the plot Pierro. I mean seriously, just reflect on what you have posted there.
What is *really* generating this chip on your shoulder you have about WA? Your go-to in response to the success of others, seems to be “look over there, I’m better, but just don’t look AT me as an example of that being proof. Just look somewhere else, because surely somewhere else must be better (but again, don’t shine the light my way)”.
Unstoppable WA wallop Tassie to complete unprecedented 'triple double' of Shield and one-day titles
I used to think you were better than that Pierro. Sad you can’t give credit where it’s due.
Your years-long hatred of anything WA really is affecting your capability to be objective.
Unstoppable WA wallop Tassie to complete unprecedented 'triple double' of Shield and one-day titles
With the view only deservedly interrupted by the wonderful Norfolk Pines (borer beetles stay away!)
Unstoppable WA wallop Tassie to complete unprecedented 'triple double' of Shield and one-day titles
Stevens Reserve is anything but a hockey ground. It’s the proud home of the Fremantle Cricket Club!
Unstoppable WA wallop Tassie to complete unprecedented 'triple double' of Shield and one-day titles
I have a reverse view to you Rosie. And i hold that opinion outright.
Incredible drama as Victorian Premier Cricket club go full Bazball, win grand final with all time run chase for 70-year first
I think Whiteman is now at the peak of his powers. Was a keeper who was a good batsman. Now he is solidly focused on his batting and he’s doing very well and is now mature as a cricketer and in age.
Australia could do a lot worse than selecting him as an opener.
Unstoppable WA wallop Tassie to complete unprecedented 'triple double' of Shield and one-day titles
Should be a no-brainer re Voges.
Unstoppable WA wallop Tassie to complete unprecedented 'triple double' of Shield and one-day titles
I used to live across the road from Stevens Reserve.
Unstoppable WA wallop Tassie to complete unprecedented 'triple double' of Shield and one-day titles
WA without a lot of players who participated in the H&A rounds. Green, Behrendorff, Bancroft etc.
Good effort via good depth.
Adam Voges has 8 of the 9 domestic titles in the last 3 years. Reckon he’ll be on a short list for an international coaching appointment very soon (hopefully for Australia!)
Unstoppable WA wallop Tassie to complete unprecedented 'triple double' of Shield and one-day titles
Guessing WA bats to halfway through day 4 with a lead of 500 then sends Tassie back in. Or maybe WA just bats on. WA has the points advantage re the draw, so maybe they’ll just bat on as long as possible.
Sheffield Shield wrap: Crowning the award winners for the 2024 Season
I can kind of understand the thinking, that there was the potential to maximise seam on the first day, which was certainly there, but the execution to marry with the opportunity was lacking
But after that execution failed, it has then left Tassie with the near impossible task of batting last, chasing a big target.
Perhaps the conservative approach of batting first would have been the way to go; that notwithstanding it was a good first day seaming pitch, unless Tassie was certain it could execute on day 1, then batting first was probably the better defensive position to take.
Easy said in hindsight of course.
But all said, this WA side has a lot of depth and knows its home conditions very well. So was always going to be an uphill battle for Tassie or any side, playing at the WACA in the final.
Sheffield Shield wrap: Crowning the award winners for the 2024 Season
It’s curious isn’t it? If a player is a top line batsman, they seem to get discounted if they can also be called an “all rounder”.
If a player can execute both batting and bowling skills, well gee, wouldn’t you want your side stacked with all-rounders?
Sheffield Shield wrap: Crowning the award winners for the 2024 Season
Yep, great work Gibbo re your contribution to the Shield season ????
Sheffield Shield wrap: Crowning the award winners for the 2024 Season
Rocchiccioli! Still reckon he will end up MoM after the 4th innings 👍
Sheffield Shield wrap: Crowning the award winners for the 2024 Season
Think it’s over red-rover BG.
Sheffield Shield wrap: Crowning the award winners for the 2024 Season
All good Ace. It’s tough for bowlers to come over to the WACA and be on-song from the start re getting used to what line/length/approach to execute.
As much as Tassie wanted to maximise first use of the ball on day 1, they just couldn’t seem to get it right and that’s probably when the outcome of the match was determined.
Sheffield Shield wrap: Crowning the award winners for the 2024 Season
Rest in peace David.
Thanks for your engagement here.
RIP, David Lord: Australian sports journalism icon was 'always thoughtful and thought-provoking'