5 minutes ago, reynolds46 said:

not sure if anyone saw this interview with Jaspit Bumrah yesterday after the match?

"A lot of experience and learnings. A lot of the younger players have come in, and the learnings will help us in future. They have gained a lot of experience and they will go from strength to strength. It is all about adapting and learning. We will want to take the learnings forward."

Sounded very similar to some MFC post game press conferences

 

We were lucky he got injured.

35 minutes ago, Redleg said:

We were lucky he got injured.

They were lucky we put that [censored] kid in as an opener Mr. Leg

3 hours ago, old dee said:

They were lucky we put that [censored] kid in as an opener Mr. Leg

That’s a bit unfair OD.

The kid is a very talented, modern day player, who goes for it, not a stoic, Boycott type, who can bat all day.

His start set up the win, because it threw the Indians, with about 35 runs off the first 3 overs. Then of course he throws away his wicket, but then again so did Marnus and Smith who are far more experienced.

Imo he is not an opener at this stage and that is on the selectors in a way.

He needs to be coached to temper his enthusiasm if he opens. Flair is fantastic but your wicket should be taken away from you, not handed over.

On another note, I have never seen an innings like his first, from a debutant, let alone one opening the batting. 

Edited January 6Jan 6 by Redleg

13 minutes ago, Redleg said:

That’s a bit unfair OD.

The kid is a very talented, modern day player, who goes for it, not a stoic, Boycott type, who can bat all day.

His start set up the win, because it threw the Indians, with about 35 runs off the first 3 overs. Then of course he throws away his wicket, but then again so did Marnus and Smith who are far more experienced.

Imo he is not an opener at this stage and that is on the selectors in a way.

He needs to be coached to temper his enthusiasm if he opens. Flair is fantastic but your wicket should be taken away from you, not handed over.

On another note, I have never seen an innings like his first, from a debutant, let alone one opening the batting. 

You see it every year in 20/20…

Im an old school junior cricket coach and technique is being sacrificed for excitement. Doesn’t seem to matter as every country has fallen under the spell; but test cricket will eat this kid alive unless he respects a solid technique and knows his limitations. 

14 hours ago, rpfc said:

You see it every year in 20/20…

Im an old school junior cricket coach and technique is being sacrificed for excitement. Doesn’t seem to matter as every country has fallen under the spell; but test cricket will eat this kid alive unless he respects a solid technique and knows his limitations. 

Agree with that.

He has the tools, he needs to learn how to use them in test cricket.

Great debut by the older Beau as well.

 

On 06/01/2025 at 18:59, rpfc said:

You see it every year in 20/20…

Im an old school junior cricket coach and technique is being sacrificed for excitement. Doesn’t seem to matter as every country has fallen under the spell; but test cricket will eat this kid alive unless he respects a solid technique and knows his limitations. 

Spot on rpfc. So far one reasonable innings and 3 poor ones.

On 05/01/2025 at 09:15, Redleg said:

Congrats Tom and Ruby McDonald and kids on new family member Hildie.

Just walked past Tom concentrating hard and holding a very small bundle with Ruby following behind with a pram and blond kids in Fitzroy this afternoon. Odd I didn’t pick up it was him until I was right next to him. Usually these tall AFL athletes stand out from streets away. He certainly has slimmed down. 

2 hours ago, Earl Hood said:

Just walked past Tom concentrating hard and holding a very small bundle with Ruby following behind with a pram and blond kids in Fitzroy this afternoon. Odd I didn’t pick up it was him until I was right next to him. Usually these tall AFL athletes stand out from streets away. He certainly has slimmed down. 

I was walking the dog yesterday and Kate Hore walked past me. She is a bit taller than I thought she was. 

Still walking the dog, but no more sightings of Kate Hore.

She was going into a gym and everyone time I pass it, I look around to see if she is there.

Maybe she is just hiding from an old stalker.

7 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Still walking the dog, but no more sightings of Kate Hore.

She was going into a gym and everyone time I pass it, I look around to see if she is there.

Maybe she is just hiding from an old stalker.

When did you get a dog?

6 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

When did you get a dog?

Grand daughters’.

1 hour ago, Redleg said:

Grand daughters’.

What sort Mr. Leg? My grand daughter wants a dog. I said what sort? Rottweiler! No chance of a dog says my daughter, after the first month she won't walk or pick up the [censored]. Rottweiler less than zero if it is possible to have negative chance.  What a perfect day! 28 deg slight breeze and not a cloud in the sky. I am sitting on the veranda looking at kids across the road in the park and sipping on a G and T. Life is near perfect this afternoon.

Edited January 18Jan 18 by old dee

1 hour ago, old dee said:

What sort Mr. Leg? My grand daughter wants a dog. I said what sort? Rottweiler! No chance of a dog says my daughter, after the first month she won't walk or pick up the [censored]. Rottweiler less than zero if it is possible to have negative chance.  What a perfect day! 28 deg slight breeze and not a cloud in the sky. I am sitting on the veranda looking at kids across the road in the park and sipping on a G and T. Life is near perfect this afternoon.

Groodle

1 hour ago, Redleg said:

Groodle

Ahhh sweet, loyal, neurotic dogs that love to spy on their owners!

My parents have two, and they peek around corners to watch the family or look on high from the stairs landing at all of us in the kitchen haha

23 hours ago, Redleg said:

Groodle

They don’t shed fur, they shed chaos!

1 hour ago, demosaw said:

They don’t shed fur, they shed chaos!

Beautiful dog.

4 hours ago, Redleg said:

Beautiful dog.

Yes we have one and he is the 2nd great love of my wife’s life.

On 09/01/2025 at 16:39, Earl Hood said:

Just walked past Tom concentrating hard and holding a very small bundle with Ruby following behind with a pram and blond kids in Fitzroy this afternoon. Odd I didn’t pick up it was him until I was right next to him. Usually these tall AFL athletes stand out from streets away. He certainly has slimmed down. 

Might be a Tom McDonald thing. Once ypon a time I was at a cafe at one of those fashionable giant semi-communal tables and Tom was sitting opposite me the entire I leafed through the football news and checked demonland on my phone. I was even wearing the scarf. He enjoyed the double-take when I finally twigged as I was getting up.

16 hours ago, demosaw said:

Yes we have one and he is the 2nd great love of my wife’s life.

you wish 🤣

1 hour ago, Little Goffy said:

Might be a Tom McDonald thing. Once ypon a time I was at a cafe at one of those fashionable giant semi-communal tables and Tom was sitting opposite me the entire I leafed through the football news and checked demonland on my phone. I was even wearing the scarf. He enjoyed the double-take when I finally twigged as I was getting up.

That's hilarious!

I did something similar once with Wil Anderson at airport security. Was literally listening to the Wilosophy podcast while in line.  Security guard and Wil both complimented my socks when I went through the scanner.  I turned round, finally clocked him and blurted out "Thank you, Wil Anderson" and ran off haha

 

 

My question is: why would anyone order this in any colour other than yellow?

23 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

 

 

My question is: why would anyone order this in any colour other than yellow?

Magnificent.

On 20/01/2025 at 03:53, daisycutter said:

you wish 🤣

Perhaps he has another dog or cat, children maybe,

No doubt you all know one of my granddaughters is a keen basketballer. We are up in Bendigo for the annual competition over this weekend. She is in a new team ( new for all the team they have just been formed) a level up on her domestic team which she still plays in as well. Last night they had a hard fought win  by 1 point. After a few trail games this was their first win, by 1 point. It was the first time they looked like they were playing as a team. If I have had a more enjoyable win at any sport I cannot remember it. Watching a group who didn't know each come together as a team was fantastic. 2 more games today. Who knows what that will bring but they now have greater confidence in each other. For me it is the joy of team sport.

Edited January 25Jan 25 by old dee

Happy Australia Day everyone.

Uncle, what is your go to libation for this special day?