Pubcast 5 - The Garage Edition

The year is almost over and it is time for the duo of MD & Johnnyjojoshaboo Sideline Reporter to see out the year in style. Nestled in a secret environment it was time to reflect on the year that has been give out a few awards and raise a few eyebrows.

The cricket gets a bash as recent events are discussed before talking all things football. Then it is time to discuss the highlights & lowlights of the year. The awards aren't forgotten either.

Also please take the time after listening to the pubcast to take the time and vote on the Triple J Hottest 100 2012 for a great Australian band, The Owls with the great song that reminds you of what you would rather be when you listen to Channel 9 commentary "Better Off Deaf" - Vote Here

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Is Cricket Turning Into Baseball?

In what may surprise a few that know me I am at a point where I feel the game of cricket is being destroyed for the sake of money. Yet all that it is going to do is turn away those who love the game and it may never get them back. This summer is seeing some very strange decisions by the officials of cricket in Australia and one has to wonder what their personal vested interest in the game is. I don't think it is for the better of the game at the moment and not even close to the interest of the people who watch the game. Test selectors have decided that bowlers are no longer capable of playing more than two games let alone a whole summer after an alarming rate of bowler break downs during test matches. Many are asking the question as to why so many of our breaking down. I instead ask other questions. Are they picking players who are injured? If they know the players are injury prone why do they rush them back into a side before they prove they can play lots of back to back cricket? Are they doing too much gym work so their bodies are more suited to the quick power bursts rather than for endurance? Is the lure of cash in Twenty20 cricket ruining their ability to bowl line and length and expecting something to happen every ball? This then starts whole new debate on how Twenty20 cricket will eventually ruin the long format of the game if things continue in their current trend. This summer the Big Bash League has raised more negative thoughts and comments than it should have and it seems the media which has a vested interest in the success of the competition has decided that it will not highlight the farce the competition has become. So much focus has been placed on the BBL that the main domestic competition hardly gets a mention yet if not for the Sheffield Shield we would not have any first class cricketers. Many will tell me that the game needs the short format of the game due to the changing nature of the spectator and the need for instant gratification our society now demands. In seeking this instant gratification though some decisions have been made where the old saying comes to mind "That's just not cricket". The first issue that comes to mind is when rain interrupts a game that has already started. While many think the DL is the way to work out calculations it is very flawed in the very short format of the game. The main incident that comes to mind is the Melbourne Stars victory over the Perth Scorchers. Although the Stars may well have deserved to win it can only be seen as a result for the sake of getting a result rather than a washout. When the rules clearly state that a minimum of 5 overs must be bowled to constitute an innings it becomes very questionable that they allow a result in a game where only 2 overs are bowled and the last ball was permitted to be bowled on a pitch where if it was the start of the innings it would not have been. This is something you would never see in a Test Match or One Day International. If the field is not fit for play then no exception should be made. But now there is precedence it will happen many more times. No one likes a chucker in cricket but Twenty20 is going to see a rash of players come though and since the days when Murali was rightly called but due to political reasons in the game was allowed to continue for what should always be seen as a tainted record it makes it harder for officials to call out players. Instead we have a situation where a coach who rightly questions the validity of a player will be sanctioned instead of taking action against the player. If a player has been banned from bowling on one competition due to a suspect action it is baffling as to why they are allowed to bowl in another. With the high speed play required of Twenty20 this is something that will creep in more and more with umpires scared to do anything that will slow down the play. As it is they miss front foot no-bals so I don't expect them to be able to spot chucking either. But then when you see how the umpires who call chuckers are handled when they make the hard calls, I can see why an umpire takes the easy option of saying nothing. Better to have a career that pays rather than the reputation of a good umpire who is out of a job. The way the game is being run all we will be left with though is the short format of the game as everyone fears due to the almighty marketing dollar and we will be left with what will resemble a hybrid baseball game where bowlers are substituted with pinch hitters and any delivery is allowed as long as the game ends in a result. Hopefully though is article is way off the mark and I am not shown to be right in the future.

Pubcast Episode 4 - The Grand Edition

With Christmas closing in & work parties everywhere, a new venue was required. A big thank you to the Grand Hotel in Bundaberg for allowing us to record our humble little pubcast in what looks to be an ongoing relationship.

So settle in with a drink and feel part of the conversation as MD & the Sideline Reporter discuss the sporting issues of the moment.

Cricket – Big Bash Big Fizzle or were the Heat dudded? But what a finish to game 2.  Bird is great until he wears Green & Gold.  The rain fiasco. DL – Should be no result or does DL mean something else for the sake of a result?

#NRL – Greedy or worthy, are the players looking out for the youth or lining the top flight players pockets?  Boxing, Gallen, Mason, Vatuvei & Bird?  Should the name Hopoate be banned from Sport?

#Tinkler Tinkler , Are Newcastle here no more? What is it with fat mining magnates?

#ALeague – Is Burns the Dirtiest player in the A-League.  Snipers in Italy.

The Jacob Burns Drinking Game:

Perth Glory tweets a pic of Jacob shirtless reading a match programme before the game – three fingers.

Cleans out the opposition’s best player accidentally on purpose – two fingers

Booked in the first 10 minutes – finish your drink

Draws blood – two shots

Twists an ear / nipple / random body part of another player – two fingers

Commentator says “He’s not that type of player” – one finger

Takes out his own player in a tackle – two fingers

Fixes his side parting mid game – three fingers

Assist – three fingers

Goal – four fingers

Three votes in the Alex Tobin Award – finish your drink

Someone on Twitter immediately makes a joke about Thomas Broich – two fingers, unfollow them

Makes it through 90 minutes without getting booked – drink lots, the apocalypse is coming

#Football – ROAR & Liverpool coverage & Messi.

Awards for 2012

Marto

Bryce

SSO Fail

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Pubcast Episode 3

Hey, grab a beer, knock the top off, sit down and join in on the conversation as MD & the Sideline Reporter discuss the sporting week at the Coral Cove Resort.

Also the Sideline reporter explains why he dressed up as Santa and went for a run on a Sunday morning. I am trying to find some photo evidence.

Howzat: The test is over and what an shambolic performance by Australia, but who is to blame. Is the new Test lineup the right way to go? Also the BBL has started and a quick review is made and a bit of a laugh is had as the new technology is discussed. Even a flasher gets a mention in this segment. And we are still plugging #givebenabowl & #givejoeago

I See Red:  The A-League is in trouble if the standard of refereeing stays the same and the match review officials keep making poor decisions after Broich was sent off for doing nothing and the Sydney FC player gets away with a stomping tackle to the back of a leg with no case to answer. Don't be surprised if MD gives his beloved Liverpool FC a mention as well after they qualified top of their group in the Europa League.

Game In Heaven:  Finally it is known what Folau is doing, but is he chasing money or seriously trying to challenge himself and set a great record of being the best multi-sport international? A chance isn't missed either to mention the All Blacks lost to England either.

Simply The Best:  That Bronco's Jersey, ground breaking, slightly different but we like it. Was it designed before the shoulder charge was banned?

Awards: 

Might be a few contenders for the Marto Award. If you watch the cricket you might understand why some or most of the commentators get a mention. Some unkind words about one in particular too.

The Bryce nomination was a unanimous decision and if the FFA keep getting themselves nominated it could be upgraded to the man at the top. The Muppet.

Also it has been decided that the poor form award will be known as the SSO Fail ward. MD self nominated here for failing to have any nominations but the challenge is out there.

Don't forget there is a challenge for South Sydney fans to turn up to the pubcast.

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Pubcast Episode 2

We didn't stuff up too much last week and turned out for another recording of the Sporting Sport Opinions Pubcast from the bar at Coral Cove Resort.

In another pro-Australian & Queensland Episode we delved into a few issues that occurred over the last week while we enjoyed a few Summers in preparation for the start of summer.. We don't like being dull but the mention of the word brings to though only one thing - South Africa's batting. Ricky Ponting's retirement gets a mention as well as the selection decision for the 3rd test and who should of been there. #givebenabowl is a growing campaign.

Rugby is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Is Quade Cooper a boxer or chasing money like Folau & is the IRB judiciary a farce to scared to deal harsh punishments after a meagre suspension to Andrew Hore. The Kiwi's start copping a bit of flack but it is all in good jest.

If you are a South Sydney supporter then this is worthy of a listen as we give the Falcon a mention as we announce an interesting challenge. Also a sneak peak for the Brisbane Heat fans in put out as a teaser.

Reports may have been circulating of Bundaberg's own "Pump Up The Volume" occurring on the coast but a visit from the boys in blue ensured that the pubcast is ok.

The Awards wrap things up as more candidates put their hand up for the Marto, Bryce & Poor Form award. Listener nominations are always welcome but need to be backed up with photo, video evidence or just a well written reason. 

As always we thank you for listening and welcome your thoughts and comments.

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