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Opinion Archive

51allout: The End

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make. So not much in our case.

7 Comments | July 6, 2018 | | Opinion | Tags:

The Commentary Team That Couldn’t Slow Down

Channel Nine’s commentary reminds us of something. Something not good. What could it possibly be?

No Comments | March 27, 2018 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

David Warner: The Saviour Of Test Cricket

David Warner is the hero Test cricket needs, not the one it deserves.

1 Comment | March 20, 2018 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

No Such Thing As A Free Launch: Steve Smith’s ‘The Journey’

If they’d at least called it Devereux! things could have got off to a better start.

No Comments | February 20, 2018 | | Opinion | Tags: ,

No Such Thing As A Free Launch: Perth Stadium

51allout actually gets out of the house. But was it worth it?

1 Comment | February 14, 2018 | | 40/50-over, Opinion | Tags: , , ,

The Australian ODI Team: How To Fix What The Bastards At Cricket Australia Broke

There is only one solution to the woes of the Australian ODI team: A good old fashioned booting.

No Comments | January 28, 2018 | | 40/50-over, Opinion | Tags: , ,

The Next Cab Off The Rank

We’ve never seen a better argument for the return of capital punishment than the crime of including Gary Ballance in a touring Ashes squad.

No Comments | January 25, 2018 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

Big Bash Season 7: Discussing The Elephant In The Living Room

This season’s Big Bash seems as brash as ever, but there is that nagging feeling all is not quite right…

1 Comment | January 23, 2018 | | Opinion, T20 | Tags: , ,

The Big Bash: Where The Detritus Of Australian Cricket Shines

Most common overheard phrase at the Big Bash, “I remember that guy. Didn’t he play for Australia once?”

No Comments | January 11, 2018 | | Opinion, T20 | Tags: , ,

One of the Great What Ifs, #7: Ben Stokes Had A Pot Noodle And A Wank

Would it have all been so different?

No Comments | January 10, 2018 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: ,