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The end of the Ponting era?
So Australia’s dominant World Cup Era is over, and we’ve been shafted from the tournament in the quarter-finals by hosts and favourites India. But what does this really mean for Australian cricket? Is this the final nail in the coffin for this dominant group? If not, should it be? And most importantly, where does this leave skipper Ricky Ponting, who’s fighting hundred gave the side a chance? Is this his end…… Read more…
Podcast- Summer Series Episode 8
The first episode for 2011! The technology is working again, so there is much to celebrate. We kick the year off with our predictions for the year ahead, preview the group stage of the Asian Cup, as well as the usual A-League Match of the Round. No Premier League this weekend, so we instead take a look at what catches our eye in the FA Cup. Also, we check back in with our Christmas presents, and see who’s recieved theirs. What better way to start the year of sport than with Who’s Playing Who?!
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The watershed moment in Australian cricket….hopefully!
So the Ashes are over, and they return to England. Its gone, its over, now we need to move on. Read more…
Australia finally put to bed by world class English
Rain has been unsuccessful in saving Australia from defeat in the 5th Test, with the English claiming the final 3 wickets on the final morning to claim an innings and 83 run victory. A Ashes record score of 644 in the first innings put Australia out of the match, before the pace trio of Jimmy Anderson (3-61), Tim Bresnan (2-51) and Chris Tremlett (3-80) rolled through a feeble Australian batting line up, bowling them out for 281. Read more…
Another year over, and the cabinet remains empty……
As we look back at 2010, a tumultuous year for some sports, a groundbreaking year for others, but an unfortunate one for Australia. Apart from a few stand out performers, the trophy case is basically empty from 2010 for Australia, and now we have to look back at how and why this is so. So I’ll just take you through each major sport and our apparent failure in each, and look to see if anything will be different in 2011. Read more…
Podcast- Summer Series Episode 7
A wide array of technical difficulties have tried to stop this week’s episode… but it’s still go! This week, we focus on the year that was in sport, and take you through our Top 10 sporting stories/moments. There’s the usual A-League and EPL Matches of the Round, the Leicester Update, and the Mailbag is still going strong, with another great batch of feedback. Plus, we’re joined by a bit of a crowd… Want a great way to finish off 2010? Listen now!
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England skittle Australia to retain Ashes
England have put together a complete performance with bat and ball to embarrass Australia and retain the Ashes at the MCG, with one Test remaining.
In what has become a painful 3 days of cricket for Australian fans, England finally put Australia away on the third morning to complete an innings and 157 run victory. Read more…
Podcast- Summer Series Episode 6
It’s Christmas time, which means… a Christmas-themed episode! We give out a couple of presents each to those in the sporting world, talk Ricky Ponting, the AFL Photo Scandal, and the Rumour Mill makes a comeback with another exclusive. There’s the usual Match of the Round in the A-League and Premier League, plus Part 2 of the Concert Series- this week, it’s Bon Jovi! All of that plus a huge Mailbag… we’ve never had this much feedback before. Chances are, your thoughts will be heard this week. All of that and plenty more of the stuff you love in a terrific episode- listen now!
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Will we ever get out of this spin cycle?
Just under four years ago a guy from St Kilda retired from international cricket. His name was Shane Keith Warne. Four years and ten attempts later, Australia still haven’t found their next great spinner, and from all indications, the hunt will continue for some time. Read more…
Johnson and Harris rip through Poms to level the series
Australia have leveled the Ashes series at 1-1 following some fantastic bowling from Mitchell Johnson and Ryan Harris, and strong batting from Mike Hussey.
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