The Ashes: What did we learn?

Women’s Australia’s depth is still unmatched and they are still the favourites going into the world cup. With the right mix of youth and experience, as well as making those tough selection calls when required (like Megan Schutt being left out of the Test match in favour of Annabel Sutherland), the Australian women have theContinue reading The Ashes: What did we learn?

Stunning Sixers Batter and Bruise their way to The Big Dance

The Sydney Sixers have made it to their third consecutive BBL final in dramatic fashion with a number of first choice players down for the count. The injury drama started even before the match had begun with Josh Phillipe ruled out with Coronavirus just hours before the start of the encounter. And the Sixers wentContinue reading “Stunning Sixers Batter and Bruise their way to The Big Dance”

BBL11: Big Bash Festive Season Review

29 December 2021After bowling out the Brisbane Heat for just 105 runs, the Sydney Sixers pulled off one of their most remarkable victories at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Following their devastating efforts with the ball, the Sixers’ reliable batting order crumbled to be 8/47 before a match-winning 59-run partnership between Sean Abbott (37 not out)Continue reading “BBL11: Big Bash Festive Season Review”

Reality check for Kings of the West

Again the Thunder’s openers misfired and again Sam Billings dug them out of a hole but this time for the second game straight,  Jason Sangha stood up when his team needed it the most. It has become an all too familiar tale for the Sydney Thunder this season, a top and lower-order collapse with onlyContinue reading “Reality check for Kings of the West”

Forgotten stars stand up in Sydney Smash

With Tom Curran, Stephen O’Keefe, Ben Manenti, and Chris Jordan all gone or missing through injury it was time for the true depth of the Sydney Sixers side to be tested against a Sydney Thunder team in good form. Daniel Sams was on song early, despite Josh Phillipe playing a scoop over fine leg toContinue reading Forgotten stars stand up in Sydney Smash

Mahmood’s Big Bash Splash helps Thunder Dominate Heat again

A four-wicket haul from England Lions fast bowler Saqib Mahmood in his debut game, a three-wicket haul to Tanveer Sangha and a quickfire 64 off just 27 balls from keeper-batsman Sam Billings has propelled the Sydney Thunder to a 53-run win over the Brisbane Heat at the Gabba. The Thunder had the ascendency from theContinue reading “Mahmood’s Big Bash Splash helps Thunder Dominate Heat again”

It’s Finally Home: How Melbourne Broke a 57-year Premiership Drought

The Melbourne Demons complete a fairy-tale season defeating the Western Bulldogs 21. 14 (140) to 10.6 (66) by 74 points at Perth’s Optus Stadium. The roar of the enourmous Perth crowd of over 61,000 fans perfectly marked the sweet occasion as the Demons ended their long wait for premiership glory. Key Players Christian Petracca (MelbourneContinue reading “It’s Finally Home: How Melbourne Broke a 57-year Premiership Drought”

‘It’s a High-Flying Flag’, the AFL Finals Race so far and a look ahead to the Grand Final

By Aaryan Shah – Sports Writer Long considered the two standout teams of the 2021 AFL season, the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne Demons will play out Optus Stadium’s first ever Grand Final on Saturday night. It has been a year of records for the Melbourne Football Club who finished minor premiers for the first timeContinue reading “‘It’s a High-Flying Flag’, the AFL Finals Race so far and a look ahead to the Grand Final”

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