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I don't know what it's like to be an international umpire, especially today, with technology having a far greater role than at any time…
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I don't know what it's like to be an international umpire, especially today, with technology having a far greater role than at any time…
Nathan Lyon wouldn't make it to Sydney. Nineteen overs had been bowled. Pakistan was 2-63 with Azhar Ali and Younis Khan looking comfortable. Nathan…
Shane Warne's scriptwriter used to provide almost unbelievable scenes. In the years after his retirement, there were nasty withdrawal symptoms as Australia gradually, and…
The sight of the Hobart Hurricanes starting their innings against spin became commonplace last season. Even the Sydney Thunder, who in their match against…
On Wednesday night I went to the T20 final between Clarence and New Town at Blundstone Arena, and it was everything you could want…
Steven Smith tries to run the last batsman out to win a Test. He misses. Two balls later, India go on to win the…
So nearly. So, so nearly. It so nearly didn’t matter that Pakistan dropped catches. It so nearly didn’t matter that Rahat Ali wasn’t bowling…
Complaints in Australia about slow-over rates are frequent. That's unsurprising, as over-rates in Test cricket in Australia are frequently slow. Particularly in the first…
Picking mythical teams for the Twenty20 format isn't really a thing. However, considering I've spent a lot of time writing on Australia's T20 history…
In The Santa Clause 2, head-elf Bernard is reluctantly cajoled into convincing the elf workforce that the 'Toy Santa', created to give the real…
The Roar's editor Patrick Effeney argued on Wednesday that the Pakistan series will be about revenge for Australia. “Australia will be angry, and they…
It was the last ball of the 51st over. In Australia's last match, their first innings didn't even reach the 51st over. Here, they…
If you were to freeze time just before Stephen Cook were to face a cricket ball, and you were to hug him, you wouldn't…
The moon was visible in Bellerive during the first minutes of Tuesday, in among the cloud. Not the first minutes of the day's play,…
I always stick around at a cricket ground after the completion of a Test. I never know exactly what it is I'm looking for,…
Bellerive Oval isn't a venue for club cricket anymore. Bellerive Oval isn't even formally Bellerive Oval. It is Blundstone Arena, even though no one…
Their best bowler was injured. The conditions didn't offer them much. But South Africa's bowlers announced the entry of South Africa in the series.…
When the South African national anthem was being sung, the camera caught a fly pestering Faf Du Plessis. The SCG Hill told Douglas Jardine…
You don't like the job Mitchell Marsh or Rod Marsh are doing. You think they're doing it wrong. You think they shouldn't be the…
Many have pointed the finger at the Australian bowlers for being unable to exceed expectations against a strong South African batting line-up on extremely…
Had the same thought – recently did the stats on Rashid Khan and every other Adelaide Strikers death overs hitter since he joined that team for another website and he’s clearly the best option.
It's time for the Strikers to gamble on Rashid Khan's batting
There is something to that, Paul. I remember thinking when our beloved Lions won their first game of the season that it was excellent foresight to allow a lot of access for what was a rare chance on FTA around the country. Probably couldn’t replicate that level of access, but I’d say your idea has merit.
State of the game? It's the state of the football media that's the problem
Ah right. One of their better nicknames, I suppose.
GWS Giants vs Hawthorn Hawks: AFL highlights, live scores, blog
I’m confused. Why are Channel Seven commentators calling Patton “The General”?
GWS Giants vs Hawthorn Hawks: AFL highlights, live scores, blog
Hello Sarah. Nice to see another full house at Spotless Stadium.
GWS Giants vs Hawthorn Hawks: AFL highlights, live scores, blog
They cannot kick a goal that is on the goal line, with no one else in sight.
Unbelievable.
West Coast Eagles vs Essendon Bombers: AFL live scores, blog
Scruff ’em up as much as you want West Coast, but if you could kick as straight as them, you’d be in front.
West Coast Eagles vs Essendon Bombers: AFL live scores, blog
About bloody time they kicked their second.
West Coast Eagles vs Essendon Bombers: AFL live scores, blog
This is just pathetic from West Coast.
West Coast Eagles vs Essendon Bombers: AFL live scores, blog
Well, at least West Coast are winning the 50-metre penalty count.
West Coast Eagles vs Essendon Bombers: AFL live scores, blog
Sorry about taking it as true. Wasn’t true. The ABC will continue to broadcast cricket.
A team worth getting out of bed for
Thanks Paul. Hopefully the ABC continues to broadcast cricket.
A team worth getting out of bed for
Just read about that. I don’t support that decision either. It ruins good stories such as the resistance of Australia’s unheralded bowlers at the Oval. More importantly, it will reduce access of our great game to those who live in Australia’s rural areas.
A team worth getting out of bed for
Extremely stupid is right. Deserved to be dragged for that. Bloody selfish.
GWS Giants vs Essendon Bombers: AFL live scores, blog, highlights
I’m struggling to think of a Brisbane team that has moved the ball as quickly as what they were against the Hawks. Great stuff.
Brisbane's best day of 2018
Fair enough. I don’t pay to watch anything other than local footy but that’s not because of any objections to Rupert Murdoch or the AFL – I just don’t feel strongly enough about the sport to pay to watch it on a screen.
Echo your sentiments about the Blues.
Brisbane's best day of 2018
Congratulations. Wouldn’t recommend going the same way this weekend.
Brisbane's best day of 2018
Ah right. Fair enough. Put it this way, I don’t think Brisbane will win next week. But I do think the time that the following poem references might finally be over:
When they were the Brisbane Bears, they left behind Robert Walls.
As the Brisbane Lions, now they only play behind paywalls.
Teams used to be in the grasp of their paw.
Now, Brisbane pray for a draw.
They won their part of the AFLX,
and everyone said, “Next!”
Many of the players have already gone to their next club,
while many of the fans have gone to the nearest pub.
They provide fodder for the ramblers,
and sure money for the gamblers.
Brisbane's best day of 2018
Hi Paul D, I watched the match as well. Happy to stipulate it’s about far more than Hodge. The Lions are my favorite team, not second. It’s why I mentioned Cameron and Andrews. Also, I’m not from Victoria.
Brisbane's best day of 2018
Fair comment. As to your last question, I went through the scorecards for all of the matches he has played since he was banned and created a table. Had problems uploading it to The Roar.
How Dave Warner's scoring patterns have changed while suspended