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Emily Blunt & Kate Bush could open for me

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Could any of them open the batting?

Birthday Suit said Roar Rookie

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Which part is ‘holier than thou?’

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Not sure this bothers people as much as it bemuses us. Commenting about another silly thing an English cricket organisat…(more)

Birthday Suit said Roar Rookie

Nah, that’s the ‘cricketers of the year’ award which goes to 5 players. They made it global for a few years in the…(more)

Birthday Suit said Roar Rookie

Whatever they pitch doesn’t make a difference

Another great moral victory for the English. They sure are great at winning everywhere other than actually on the cricke…(more)

I can’t stomach you leaving

You appear to be across the matter.

I’ll see myself out …

Well, it’s certainly odd

Well they did produce Kate Bush, Led Zeppelin, Supertramp, David Bowie, Emily Blunt, Rachel Riley, et al

The Late News said Roar Rookie

My heart burns for your humour

Ouch said Roar Rookie

Australia would beat this team no problem.

ABSOLUTELY!!

The Late News said Roar Rookie

Yep you wouldn’t buy tickets for day 5.

The Late News said Roar Rookie

You might be right there Don!

My friend Gav died from heartburn this morning.
I can’t believe Gaviscon.

Not sure why Australia lets any of this bother us – it is meaningless.
Focus on playing good cricket as a team and conti…(more)

WhoDis said Roar Rookie

Wisden’s “best of the rest”

Frankly said Roar Rookie

Australian players must feature in the 2nd 11.

ols said Roar Pro

It’s the morally superior team of the year.

SCG said Roar Rookie

Why
I
Seriously
Doubt
English
Non- partisanship

Why
I
Studiously
Dislike
English
Nescience

Can’t come up with a…(more)

Cinderella's Big Score said Roar Rookie

The Roar has some very good Top 5s. 😊

Quiet achiever Carey starting to enter rare air of Australia’s all-time wicketkeeping greats

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Pie Cart said Roar Rookie

Skull sure has squeezed every last wacky anecdote out of those 24 tests in his career behind the mic! God bless him.

There is a whole system I would put in place to rate catches and fielders. It would be similar to the Statcast ratings f…(more)

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Yes, you are correct, my phone is having real issues with this site lately. But in my defence, where I come from it has …(more)

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All those accounts came from NSW and Vic. Neither were as good as Heals.

Isn’t it AFL? Like, you know, the biggest Football in the land on most metrics. 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂…(more)

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He was with the Byrds, “Turn, Turn, Turn” was one of their biggest hits.

All day Roseville all day said Roar Guru

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Sanga only averaged low 40s with the gloves.
Once he gave up the gloves his average went up

Hi SCG,

Here’s one account of a team-mate actually saying it to him-

(View comments to see link)…(more)

Doctor Rotcod said Roar Rookie

He did end up with 18000 first class runs, more than most if not all, on this dartboard list.

The Negotiator said Roar Rookie

He tried too hard to be like Gilchrist.

He was better when he wasn’t trying to flog the ball.

The Bush said Roar Guru

I pretty much agree that the best glove man should play, assuming they’re as competent with the bat as a Carey or Pain…(more)

Cinderella's Big Score said Roar Rookie

There is so much music being played during cricket matches these days, I wouldn’t be surprised.

SCG said Roar Rookie

Thought he said it to the bowler by way of an apology at the end of the over but either way!! 😂 😂

The Bush said Roar Guru

No he wasn’t. He had flashes, including at least one series that I suspect showed ability beyond his successors, but l…(more)

Moonwalk

With npc and true club games they get plenty of good level footy. And it doesn’t matter which school you went to. Even t…(more)

No probs, just getting on it now. Get back to in, say 40 years

'We switch off': All Blacks great says Super Rugby's future depends on Australia pulling its finger out

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Thom said Roar Rookie

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You might need to get out of the main city’s.

Thom said Roar Rookie

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LuckyPhil said Roar Rookie

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I’m not even sure what you are arguing about.

Given the choice between qualifying for the URC final or the CC final, of…(more)

Clearly you have not followed the thread. JD was claiming 14 games in a season requires stand downs. . But 24 in the NRL…(more)

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LuckyPhil said Roar Rookie

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Please don’t say it isn’t true and then back it up with (I haven’t checked).

Let’s check a few for the 12 mths leading …(more)

Yeah mate fair enough, Kiwis are almost paranoid when NZ rugby is criticised. The argument that 14 games in Rugby is too…(more)

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Now you are denying what you said. I repeat if you cannot complete a season of 14 matches even with one bye it says the …(more)

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But you argued 14 games was excessive.. And your argument about League holds no water. The game is more non stop, less r…(more)

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LuckyPhil said Roar Rookie

In the 1990s, the NRL, AFL and union were about equal. Union has not adapted to professionalism. If they had, Union woul…(more)

Ouch said Roar Rookie

yep, it’s a no-brainer.
Rugby would thrive in an NRL style comp.
it is way too parochial as it stands.

Great way to ignore everything I said about France’s advantages over Australia. They have always had a huge base o…(more)

And what’s nrl got to do with it

Oh my my

😂 😂 😂

A few of those statements aren’t true Phil. Of course they rest players in France, often they play B teams away from hom…(more)

Scrum you have got alot wrong in this column, do you fact check before you write…that’s why my posts are small not ma…(more)

Bliksem said Roar Rookie

Like other major successful competition are run. Independents managed with rules that apply equally to each franchise. …(more)

I’ve long advocate for separate SRAU/SRA with a crossover comp

Anaerobic was the wrong word but there simply isn’t the same load shifting/resistance work in league. It’s a different s…(more)

We know it m8 it wouldn’t matter if we let them win

Maybe, but I didn’t touch on integrity 😂

So what you’re saying is that the URC – the main pro comp for Ireland, SA etc for most of the year – isn’t a big fish. Y…(more)

That’s a very misleading statement scrum. First, there’s only ever been one bye in SRP before this year and as I said be…(more)

WATCH: The utter BLINDER that Howie instantly labelled 'catch of the summer'

The ball touched the grass. He used it ball on the ground to control himself. If that was the Ashes it would be no catch…(more)

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'Not really': RA boss shuts down pursuing NRL star, delivers update on Schmidt's Wallabies future

For sure but while there is still a possibility my thoughts are the longer it drags on now the less the chance. Hopefull…(more)

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pm said Roar Rookie

I haven’t been taking notes but I haven’t felt like he has been evasive either. They are in a genuinely tough spot.

Ken Catchpole's Other Leg said Roar Guru

Good post thugby.

Gary said Roar Rookie

Have another read of his comments and get back to me , perhaps my paraphrasing could have been better .Waugh speaks in B…(more)

Muglair said Roar Rookie

He was committed to not coaching the Wallabies after the Lions, but now he is considering whether he can rebalance his p…(more)

'Absolutely pumped': 17 Wallabies included in Reds' 34-man squad for pre-season European tour

Mirt said Roar Rookie

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Taking all the guns too by the looks. I wonder how many front line players will play for Bath and Ulster.

Bliksem said Roar Rookie

Who is paying for these mini tours? To fly to Europe must be costly. Instead of these overseas tour, an Australian fr…(more)

K.F.T.D. said Roar Rookie

Hope so!

K.F.T.D. said Roar Rookie

This is a wonderful thing for these players. The Reds did similar thing in 1980 , when I was working in London at the ti…(more)

Rolando said Roar Rookie

I don’t think he’s ready yet.

Khun Phil said Roar Rookie

Henry not in the squad.Is he still injured?A bit of a shame if he is,as he looked a real talent.

Rolando said Roar Rookie

Yep Isaac Henry and Daungunu the strongest centres. Like to see those two play together.

Olly said Roar Rookie

Will we see Dungunu in the centres? We have so many outside backs I wouldn’t be surprised if he is playing centre.

The…(more)

Now or never? Wallabies star weighing up overseas move as Waratahs confirm Gordon as skipper

Mirt said Roar Rookie

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If he tells everyone too early he won’t play against the Lions. He’s playing a juggling game

TommyGun said Roar Rookie

It doesn’t really have anything to do with the Rebels no longer being around though. He’s considering playing overse…(more)

Rush Gunawardena said Roar Rookie

Its his call, if he wanted to. But, he is running out of time, so he needs to make that call end of thuis year. Wishing…(more)

Gary said Roar Rookie

Did Jake and Carter ever partner up ? “ The Gordon’s “ oh yeah !
What other nifty pairings have occurred in R…(more)

Train Without A Station said Roar Guru

I feel like you do not understand at all what that phrase means…

NRL Pressure Gauge: Origin stars, fading veterans, desperate players on final chance - who needs to bounce back in 2025

dogs said Roar Rookie

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What is the “contentious situation regarding the No.7 jersey at the Storm”?

Are these 2023 AFL draftees primed for breakout seasons?

James Milton said Roar Rookie

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Thats not a bad shout at all, I think that with the Swans though because they have so many stars that it is hard to be a…(more)

Canary yellow is so last century, fluoro is in fashion: Nobody cares if you don’t watch the BBL

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Griffo 09 said Roar Rookie

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Thanks for the heads up but I doubt I’ll be in Bendigo any time soon. I live i NQ and Ihaven’t actually been to Bendigo …(more)

Paul said Roar Rookie

Sorry should have replied sooner. Vic Premier Cricket has been taking games to regional Victoria also. Essendon played R…(more)

Mooney stars with smashing knock as Aussies annihilate England to retain Ashes

Faltum is a much bette…(more)

And in the Tetris feed. If required:

Redmayne, Mack, Carey, Burns, Wilson, Learoyd, Webb, Knott

Thanks!

Maybe Manuka but the lure of the MCG would have been massive. A bit of a step up from Nth Sydney, even though it was gre…(more)

Maisy took my daughter for Milo cricket years ago, before Tassie and the Hurricanes came knocking. She is a great “kid…(more)

I can’t wait; thanks in advance for all your efforts, content, and genuine insights into the game!

Geez, the …(more)

McCullum unveils blueprint for Bazball pace aces to be firing for Ashes in bid to ‘blow Aussies away’

ols said Roar Pro

A large dose of editorial extravagance here.

Smith under cloud for Sri Lanka as Kuhnemann clings onto hope despite broken thumb

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