Pubcast Episode 16

Coral Cove Resort is the scene again for the recording where we enjoyed a few beers as we dove into the world of sport with a decidedly Queensland flavour.

The game of Cricket was first on the list again with no kind words being given to the Australian Cricket side, Mickey Arthur or Cricket Australia. How are they getting it so wrong? With no Queensland Bulls or Brisbane Heat players making the All Star sides even after holding the Big Bash, Ryobi ODI cup and playing in the Sheffield Shield Final, we give a few ideas. Form should be thebenchmark for any national selection and this just isn't happening.

To another game where things off the field are not going well, the NRL, at least on the field there are some good performances. We cover the Titans, Cowboys & Broncos games last week concentrating on the Titans & Broncos after their great wins. The Cowboys were that dismal there was not much to say.

The Grey Fox drops a line from Moonee Valley with his tips for the weekend.

Unfortunately the tip was scratched this morning so save the money until next week. Gamble responsibly and if you need help contact www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/

Rugby Union is in the spotlights but with a week to pass since the Reds loss it has given time for Johnnyjojoshabadoo to cool down. We didn't forget about the unbalanced use of the "advantage" rule though. Seems a ref is not too popular with England either after Wales won.

A big thanks goes out to Bobbie Goulding & Impressions Art UK who have donated items for the Bundaberg Sports Flood Appeal.  Also recommend everyone listens to the interview Bobbie did talking about his career and what went wrong after he stopped playing, how he has reformed - Bobbie Goulding on TalkSport


As always we finish with the awards and it seems that Rugby gets a bit of a mention although the Channel 9's effort in the NRL is getting close.

A surprising song to finish as we chose a Bee Gees classic.

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Pubcast Episode 15

Here we are jesting around ready to do Episode 15 (Take 2). As you can see MD has a slightly different look (replicating the Crash Test Dummy picture from the failed episode post). We are back again at Coral Cove Resort where the Fundraising night for the Bundaberg Sports Flood Appeal will be held. The website is also up and running, so please take the time to check it out. There are great items of sports memorabilia up for auction and you can also make donations to show your support.

Once we start talking about the sporting week it doesn't take long for MD to really get stuck into Cricket Australia as it seems he has had enough of the off field handling of the game. Is he really serious about boycotting cricket?

The NRL has had another week where off field incidents are getting all the headlines and with Manly now under the spotlight of ASADA you can be sure Johnnyjojoshaboo & MD have their say. Poor old Josh Dugan didn't get the same compassion as Ben Barba and we make sure we give our 5 cents worth too.

Rugby Union talk is just about all Red but with David Pocock out for the season a few puns can't be missed.

We also welcome the Grey Fox to the panel who phones in direct from Moonee Valley to give us the tips for the weekend. Also we would like to thank Richardson & Wrench Bargara for being supporters and providing the float for the weekly bets. (Please gamble responsibly).

TIP:
Bendigo: Race 1 Number 3 - Chile Express
Gold Coast: Race 1 Number 8 - Hootilla (scratched)
Gold Coast: Race 8 Number 15  - You're Mine

As always we wrap it up with the awards with some great nominations this week for the Marto, Bryce & SSO Fail awards.  Don't forget you can also give us your nominations too.

The SSO Fail nomination from MD was this show of disrespect by Rio Ferdinand.

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Cricket Australia Is In Crisis

So 4 players get dropped for not doing their "homework" which was to give feedback to the coach on how to improve the side. Clarke has said that there is more to it but we all want to know what. Whenever 4 players are stood downs like this you know there is a problem within the team and I am not surprised.

Clarke unfortunately has a poor record with player management & Mickey Arthur is ensuring that he should be watching his back as the Australian public want an Australian back in charge. Darren Lehmann needs to be selected. If you don't agree with me on Clarke then look back to how he helped destroy Andrew Symonds career.

Clarke has also shown he is a hypocrite when he has openly stated - "We cannot accept mediocrity here. This is the Australia Cricket Team."

If this is the case then why is half of the team being selected on average statistics and retaining their spots on very poor performances. Yet the management has sent home the one impressive bowler in Pattinson, who has put everything in for his country on the field and Khawaja, who should have been playing from the 1st test due to better performances in  to domestic cricket then those in the side. It is also a sign of poor captaincy & management when on of the players involved is the vice-captain.

With 3 of the players being sent home being either Queenslanders & or Queensland Bulls players is there more to the story to unfold as this has all come about since it was named that Brad Haddin was named as the replacement for the injured Wade.

It may seem un-Australian of me but I am hoping that this side gets soundly beaten by India again. The constant selection of mediocre players & the retention of players who are not performing has me at a point where I will boycott cricket until major change occurs. There are problems within Cricket Australia from top to bottom and I cannot see anything improving until they admit they are not doing a good job. Cricket Australia is in crisis and if they don;t think they are then there is the start of the problem.

Pubcast 15.....Almost

It was a great episode but unfortunately at the end the laptop decided to throw a tantrum and left us with nothing when it crashed & rebooted. Unless someone out there knows how to retrieve the recording it will instead be relegated to be one of the best episodes no one will ever hear.

We will be endeavoring to record again on Sunday where we will be able to give you more NRL coverage of the weekend & potentially the big news of Cronulla throwing a tantrum and boycotting their game.

As promised though the Grey Fox was onboard and gave us 2 great tips for the weekend.

With sponsorship from R&W Bargara we have been given a kitty which we will be using every week for the bets and on Melbourne Cup Day having a shindig and may be inviting a few listeners so make sure you stay tuned.

This weeks tips are:

Flemington
Race 4    Number 6 - Callanish
Race 8    Number 9 - Gale  (unfortunately scratched as I write this post)

We hold no responsibility for any bets you make and remember to not bet more than you can afford. If you have a gambling problem there is assistance out there for you at betsafe.com.au

Pubcast Episode 14

And Johnnyjojoshabadoo is the one on the soda water

Another week with Johnnyjojoshabadoo & MD from Coral Cove Resort bar & Restaurant. With Johnnyjojo on the sodas I decided that it was time for a few Crownies as we settled in an another wet day in Bundaberg.

Word is that Zumba is the secret behind Johnnyjojo's healthy lifestyle.

The flood appeal is cranking up with plenty of great support coming in. Always a big thanks to Emma & the team at Legado for their support on the Bundaberg Sports Flood Appeal.

Once we settled in we delve into the shambles that is the Australian Cricket side & the selectors get a bit of stick again. Why not, they deserve it after such a shambolic performance by some of the players who showed why people are not happy with the team being selected.

Congratulations to the Queensland Bulls who are now the Ryobi One Day Cup Champions. We have a banter over the game and some of the highlights. Odds are though with Queensland winning now the Twenty20 & One Day competitions and in with a chance to make the Shield final that you may not see any queenslanders picked for a long time going by recent Australian Team selection policies.

Why does MD think Gannon owns a Delorean?

Sad news in the NRL with the passing of, Mosese Fotuaika, a promising young player for the West Tigers, condolences are passed on to the family, club and players.

The NRL does get a good covering with the announcement of the Broncos team for round one and we also have our own announcement with the news of an Offsite Insider, Martymackay, who will be giving us tips & insight through the season.

Nextweek we will also have the "Grey Fox" on the panel. As a former bookie, his tips will be worth lsitening too, so make sure you tune in every week to get some good tips for the Sundays races.

Rugby as always gets a mention when it is on an with the Reds winning, it was never a surprise.

The Awards always wrap it up

Marto (Named after Greg martin, a former Queensland Rugby player that loves to give the Reds stick right up until the point where he know they will win. Then he jumps back over the fence to show support.

It is given for poor commentary especially when they don;t support their home town, state or country. Rugby is in the headlights today.

Bryce (Named after the infamous Bryce Lawrence who knows how to ensure the team he supports or rather the team from his native country always wins.)

It is given to appalling referee decisions that are so biased it should be seen as cheating. That or for really poor decisions that a blind person would not make.

SSO Fail  The SSO Fail is for those moments when things go very wrong. It can be by accident or in some cases deliberate. 

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