More fans showed up to watch the Big Blue at AAMI Park than to see Australia beat Pakistan on day four of the Test in Perth, but the real question is what sort of crowds will turn up over the holidays. Before all the cricket lovers steam in to accuse me of cherry-picking crowd figures […]
Test-mortem: Jury’s out on ‘treacherous’ Optus as Perth’s best venue, Warner robbed, Marnus slump no big deal … yet
The jury is still out on Optus Stadium as a Test venue and the pitch is still very much a work in progress with conditions becoming dangerous for batters as the match wore on. Uneven bounce not only led to a few dismissals with the ball keeping low but it also caused a lot of […]
Super Rugby clubs want a handout? That’s a disgrace, the game is already broke
Australian Rugby is in complete turmoil. From what I can see Phil Waugh is doing everything he can to reach a common ground and then The Australian publicises an article with Super Rugby clubs requesting a payout. This is the problem with rugby in Australia: it is supposed to be built for community and not […]
Every Aussie rated from first Test vs Pakistan: Brutal Bison, Marnus misery as Warner secures farewell
A vintage David Warner century, a 500th wicket for Nathan Lyon and a resounding win over Pakistan – things could hardly have gone much better for Australia in the first Test. Challenged at times by a plucky performance from the tourists, headlined by debutant Amir Jamal’s six-wicket haul and some doughty first-innings knocks from their […]
Aussie NBA wrap: Giddey plays career-low minutes, Exum excellent again and a rare Patty Mills sighting
Defending NBA champions Denver have had their three-game winning streak ended, going down in a thriller 118-117 at home to Oklahoma City. The clash between second and third going into Saturday’s (Sunday AEDT) Western Conference clash promised plenty and delivered. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (25 points) hit a turnaround jumper with one second left, and the Thunder […]