sidelined

…which was how Our Russ summed up the league game between Souths and the Leeds Rhinos held in that well known rugby league heartland, Jacksonville, Florida.
The Bun-buns got done 26-24 but by most accounts it seems like it was a good game. The US reaction also seemed positive. This chap reckons it was [...]

Look, to be honest while I love to play cricket and watch it, I’m not that keen on blogging it (except for a post maybe recounting how my club team fares this year). In three days the last test match will be over and then a meaningless round of one day games will begin. And [...]

Some of you may have noticed that cricket has dominated the news for the past few days. The aftermath of the Sydney test has released a wave of recriminations, hyperbole and effigy burning not seen for many a year.
First off, cricket will survive this brouhaha as it survived Bodyline, Ray Illingworth taking his players [...]

The action moves to Sydney as Australia attempt a record equalling 16th win in a row.
Australia’s pace attack did well in Melbourne and Sydney should give them just a little more assistance. Which will not be to India’s liking but Sachin has a liking for the SCG so don’t be surprised if he gives [...]

Found an interesting post on selecting a club cricket batting line up.
As a club cricket captain (of the mighty Terrigal/Matcham 8th grade side), I have found positions 3 to 11 are usually very easy to fill. Finding openers (apart from a few occasions) can be a bugger and some persuasion is needed. Occasionally I [...]