This is so sad! Randy Johnson totally obliterates this bird in an explosion of feathers. It reminds me of the very first Cricket match I ever watched. The batsman clobbered an absentminded seagull lounging around on the grass and it dropped like a stone.
I still remember the camera man zooming in on [...]
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Out for a Duck
Posted in Sports, Videos on 26 October 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Rumour Mill: Warnie and McGrath Retiring?!
Posted in Sports on 20 December 2006 | 5 Comments »
In sports news some fairly disturbing rumours are emerging regarding the pending retirement of not one, but two of Australian Cricket’s top bowlers.
An article on Cricinfo today (“Former players shocked Warne could be going“, 20 December 2006) has indicated:
“Reports that Shane Warne will announce his retirement on Thursday have caught the cricket world [...]
Australia Wins It!
Posted in Sports on 18 December 2006 | 8 Comments »
According to the SMH (“The urn is ours” December 18, 2006)
“Australia has reclaimed the Ashes after England held the precious urn for a mere 15 months – the shortest period in Ashes history.”
Good on ya boys!!!
I’m still watching the festivities, so no more to say now.
Congratulations!
Oi, Oi, Oi!
Posted in Maddie, Sports on 16 December 2006 | 8 Comments »
ABC News Online said it best this evening (“Brutal Australia bring England to their knees“, Saturday, December 16, 2006):
“Australia are on the brink of regaining the Ashes after unleashing one of the most destructive days of cricket in the history of the game in the third Test at the WACA.”
Granted I’ve only followed the game [...]
A Sporting Tragedy
Posted in Sports on 12 August 2005 | 1 Comment »
“Origin III leads league push into MelbourneState of Origin is heading to Victoria, with the news today that the third and final match of next year’s rugby league showcase series will be played in Melbourne.“
From what little I know about rugby league, this decision is nothing less than a crime against the fans, the players, [...]
