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Opinion Archive
The IPL Auction Is Decadent and Depraved
And that’s why we love it so very, very, much. Put your morals and prejudices aside and prepare to wallow in the glorious filth that is the 2013 IPL Auction.
The Kiwi Delusion
In the latest Times best-seller, a young man struggles to explain his belief, in the face of all available scientific evidence, that New Zealand will beat England in their upcoming Test series.
Channel Nine: Moral Crusaders In Search Of A Cause
In crusading terms, the current Channel Nine effort is right up there with the Fourth Crusade in terms of planning and foresight. They may ultimately succeed, but in the end everyone will lose.
The Australian Test Team: Caution, Work In Progress
Australia have been in the position of being ‘shit, but getting less shit’ for quite some time now. We assess what’s holding them back from progressing to ‘only a little bit shit’ in the near future.
Australia vs. Sri Lanka ODI Series Wrap
Australia vs. Sri Lanka was such an exciting series that we couldn’t risk reviewing it, in case somebody got too hot under the collar and fainted. Hence we just put two men in a room with some gin and made them talk vaguely about it instead.
Australia’s Embarrassment Of Spinning Riches
Whenever we are feeling sad, we just think of Australian spinners, and then suddenly we don’t feel quite so bad.
England’s Spin Cycle
James Tredwell is proving to be a handy bowler for England. But aren’t there other options to explore?
The KFC Big Bash: Report Card
Didn’t bother watching the Big Bash this season? Nevermind, here is our cheat sheet on the second best T20 competition in the world (behind the BPL).
The Commentators: Mark Taylor
Captaining your country has nothing on the pressures involved being in the Channel Nine commentary box. Particularly when your co-workers keep trying to put you in a dress.
Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads? #24: John Crawley
Sometimes a player doesn’t make it because he’s a bit fat. Sometimes it’s because he’s only capable of playing on one side of the wicket. And sometimes it’s because he’s got a head like an egg. John Crawley failed for all these reasons.
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