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As i said it’s not the worst thing thats ever been done on the field but it’s just ANOTHER thing.
Ricky Ponting has another "oh dear" moment
If that’s how young cricketers are supposed to act then i’m on another planet. Maybe i’m just getting cranky in my old age.
Ricky Ponting has another "oh dear" moment
My condolences to Patricia, Paul and daughter Laura. Your Vinay had an influence on people he hadn’t even met. The ultimate gentleman. He’ll be sorely missed.
Vale Vinay Verma: a titan among cricket writers
Love the comments everyone – particular favourites include “he’s well into his second cat” and “IQ of a houseplant”.
Why Todd Carney deserves one last chance
The problem for Carney is that he almost has to distance himself from his team mates away from training. It’s going to be tough for him to go home when his mates want to go to the pub.
Why Todd Carney deserves one last chance
Actually hard to disagree with you there mate. Love the line about the cat as well!
Why Todd Carney deserves one last chance
It seems Gallop can’t win with the fans though. If he said nothing about it then he’d be slammed for that as well. I’d rather he sound tough.
Why Todd Carney deserves one last chance
Favourable opinion of the game of football? Just to clarify we’re talking about soccer? I call it football but just want to be clear because football is actually my favourite sport. My father was born in the UK and I was actually raised on a healthy diet of european football which i maintain to this day. In fact there is rarely ever football not on my TV at work or at home. That includes the A-League which i’ve always tried to promote where appropriate and criticise where appropriate.
Why the GWS Giants will be a raging success
Where do you suppose they came from then? Also the both codes reference was to show that people in more so the inner and north west are perfectly capable of supporting both their NRL club and the Giants (should they choose to). Most of the press makes it seem like its one v the other. That’s rubbish. If there’s live sport in your area when “your” nrl team is playing away – why wouldn’t you have a look?
Why the GWS Giants will be a raging success
Why? Because it’s positive? I point out the flaws as well. Not everything in sport has to be scandal all the time.
Why the GWS Giants will be a raging success
You have to wonder what type of form Paine is in after not playing much cricket of late. Hard for the lad, but a great talent.
Is Johnson a better one day batsman than bowler?
Yeah that was very interesting to say the least. I wonder what Ian Botham would’ve thought of it after what he said about Phil Hughes? If he thought it was bowled then serious questions need to be asked because he clearly removed the bails.
Is Johnson a better one day batsman than bowler?
I’m dead against tournaments during the major seasons so we’re not going to agree. It’s just avoidable so why do it? If a country can’t host a tournament during the off-season window then that’s unfortunate, but such is life (as ben cousins would say). This isn’t anti-Qatar – it’s anti fixture clashing. It wouldn’t matter if it was Japan, India, Mars, Pluto or whatever. If you can’t hold a tournament in the window available well that’s just the way it is. But of of course this is just my opinion. I’m looking forward to a Qatari world cup. It will be first class and a chance to experience a different culture but I would also like to have seen then fulfill a promise to air condition stadiums etc. Would’ve been amazing.
AFC robs Socceroos of star name at Asian Cup
It is sad that Ruka isn’t in the squad and yes a mention of him wouldn’t have gone astray. Like one of my posts above – he’s someone who possesses a different skill set to the other strikers in terms of his pace. Holger needs options to respond to different situations and i believe Oar has an X-factor. He’s not ready to start for the Roos but he’s a great option at the 70 minute mark at this point.
AFC robs Socceroos of star name at Asian Cup
You’re right. When players leave or should leave for Europe is an interesting question and one I don’t believe has a hard and fast answer. It very much depends on the individual. Oar will receive better training in Holland – to think otherwise is blind patriotism. If it works he’ll be a genius and if not then he comes back and starts again. Going to Holland is not the same as moving to Turkey. If he was swapping the A-League for just any overseas club then that’s dangerous. But he’s playing (or aiming to) in a respectable league.
AFC robs Socceroos of star name at Asian Cup
So those African and Asian players are now hindered in the transfer market just because they’re commanded to turn up for international duty at a silly time every couple of years. Is that fair?
AFC robs Socceroos of star name at Asian Cup
Art – players would no doubt prefer to have their break in tact, but it lakes sense. I know that someone like Fernando Torres had a crazy ‘off’ season spell where he went from euro’s to confed cup to world cup and so didn’t get a break. But when a logical window exists for tournaments why not make that the only window over one that clashes with plenty of fixtures? I guess it depends what your definition of impressive is.
AFC robs Socceroos of star name at Asian Cup
I think it’s less about whether Oar is in the top 23 and more about what his unique skill set can bring to the squad. He may be player 673456 in your eyes, but the ability to take defenders on and more often than not beat them is rare for the Socceroos. Holger needs people with different skill sets he can turn to. Not just 7 other midfielders who may be the same.
AFC robs Socceroos of star name at Asian Cup
I think everyone is preparing themselves for the worst. Do you have a link?
So, what if we don't win the World Cup this week?
G’day Spiro,
All valid points, but as I said above. The format may not work against teams like England and India because interest in these games are so high. As a test match tragic i could not agree with you more about the drama of each session of every day. I think we have seen in the past though that when England and India aren’t touring – interest isn’t as high. So how do we keep people coming through the gates when Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the West Indies etc tour? A shifting price scale may work. It may not, but who is to say? Just a thought. Honour to have you comment mate. Still can’t stand rugby union, but love your work.
Will we still be excited by Day Five of the Test?
You’re exactly right. Good old word auto-changing my typing. I love technology – just not that part. Should’ve picked it up though!
What exactly is it that makes Greg Inglis happy?
The only problem is that he’s getting the same money at both clubs so why the change of heart?
What exactly is it that makes Greg Inglis happy?
Why Brisbane let it drag on so long without a signature is beyond me
What exactly is it that makes Greg Inglis happy?
Richard, that would be an amazing sight every year but i fear only 5 cars would finish. The mountain would claim the rest.
Why Melbourne deserves to lose the F1 Grand Prix