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Entries from November 2007

2nd Test Australia v Sri Lanka

November 15th, 2007 by Shaun · 1 Comment

As expected, Australia romped home against the Sri Lankans in the first test. Scott over at the The Corridor has a good review of what went wrong with the Muppet show.
The dominance of Australia has lead to the invetiable question of is this harming the game? It is a ridiculous question as it directs [...]

Tags: Cricket

Free Willie

November 7th, 2007 by Shaun · 2 Comments

It’s supposed to be the NRL off season but Willie Mason has been creating quite a bit of noise. After a few run-ins with the Belmore management, Mason is now a free agent.
It is one of those situations where a player has put themselves above the club and the Bulldogs management have made the [...]

Tags: Rugby League

1st Test Australia v Sri Lanka

November 7th, 2007 by Shaun · 7 Comments

The long gap (I think it is just over a month) between the footy and cricket seasons is over. Tomorrow Australia leave the pyjamas behind to take on Sri Lanka in the First test at the Gabba.
For the Aussies, it is the start of a new era. No Warnie, McGrath or Langer. The replacements [...]

Tags: Cricket

Leinad’s Fruitless Round 11 A-League Predictions (now with 20% more Sheer Bias Masquerading as Analysis)

November 2nd, 2007 by Leinad · 1 Comment

The business end of the season is on us and the battle for the top four starts to mean more than just a hype gimmick. Adelaide have taken top perch off the Mariners with help from their old boss, the cellar dwellers battle for respect and a mathmatical shot at finals glory, while the teams [...]

Tags: A-League · Football