The S Files: Episode 48

Thanks to Shabs The S Files now has a Caxirola

Welcome to another installment of The S Files. The Tinman & Shabs decided to get together on Australia Day to give our weekly view on sport & what an episode it is.

After a short reflection on this time last year, we jumped straight into the cricket and with England finally winning a game it is not all rosy for Australia. The selectors are still in our sights and rotation is still a word that as much as they want to deny it, it is still happening. Even though Australia has demoralised England this summer, everyone should not get too carried away with where Australia is at. At the point of recording this episode it was not looking good for the Aussies and if not for the bowlers (AGAIN), it would have been another win for England.

The Big Bash is almost over and with the Heat fizzling out in a season performance that should have Stuart Law very worried about his coaching future, it is time look at where the competition is at.

The Football World Cup is getting closer & even the Shabs is getting excited. We take a look at the EPL and in particular Liverpool before spending some time to focus on the A-League. Is there a team that can seriously challenge the Roar this year?

We mix things up with a classic INXS song in the middle before getting back to sport. The NRL 9 a side competition is getting closer so expect some longer segments soon. Just what happened with ASADA? If we had of known what trouble Willie Mason was about to get into this would have been a whole segment devoted to bashing the Newcastle Knights. Instead most of the spray is saved for Bennett & Gagai.

There is plenty more before we get into the awards & these are well worth listening too. We even way into the Australia Day Awards & it isn't pretty.

And there is nothing like finishing off with another great Oz Rock song.

The S Files : Episode 47

As we close in on our 50th episode, a mark we could have reached already if we could find the missing recordings, a change has occurred. The pubcast finally has a name & from here on will be referred to as "The S Files".  It all came about when we were talking about conspiracy in sport selections which unfortunately Queenslanders are only too familiar with.

Talking suspicious selection methods cricket was the main topic of conversation this week. The Aussies keep winning or is it more that the English keep finding a way to lose? Australia still has a problem with it's batting lineup but yet again the tail wags to save the day. The ODI team is still far from being sorted but at least they are still winning. With the rotation policy back in for the one day side, should the batsmen face the same policy?  

The Big Bash is getting close to the finals & it is looking like last year where the Heat struggle all season but rally late to sneak in at the end. If the Heat sneak in the opposition should be worried as the batsmen are yet to fire and are due at the right time.

The A-League is starting to see a few upsets but the standard of officials is still failing. Rather than pumping millions of dollars into Western Sydney the FFA would be better off investing that money to raise the standard of it's officials. 

Rugby League & Union are still in the headlines with talk that Andrew Fifita is considering going back to rugby. The Wallabies captaincy debate is raging with Ben Mowen chasing European money. Seems the only ones wanting to talk about the issue though is the media with the players rightfully focused on the upcoming season.

The awards always wrap it up & with Australia Day coming up we close off with a classic.

Also next week may look at the NFL playoffs and give our angle on who we think will win the Super Bowl.

Podcast Episode 46

The Tinman & Shabs bring you this episode from the Coral Cove Bar to cover the on goings in sport during the week. As always we look at the issues that excite us, rile us, piss us off or just generally tweak our interest and we don't hold back or hide our Queensland & Australian slant on events.

They say the Tinman needs a heart but the English cricket team are definitely lacking one and it is the Ashes that kicks off this episode. Australia may have won easy but that doesn't mean the whole team is performing well. Just who did we have in the firing line?

The Big Bash is kicking along & after recently saying that he had almost given up on the Heat, Shabs may be back on board after there win during the week & hopefully a good win this weekend. If Cutting still comes in low in the order expect a spray towards the coach next week.

Does anyone know what is happening with the supposed match fixing allegations involving former NZ cricket players? Shabs would like to know & gets on his soapbox before we look at the debacle that is FIFA & their handling of the World Cup in Brazil & Qatar. This seems to be an issue that will get worse before it is fixed if anything is done at all.

There is always time to let the Tinman look at the EPL & in particular Liverpool FC and it seems he is reveling in the standing of Manchester United at the moment.

The Brisbane Roar just keep strolling along which isn't bad for a team that isn't from Sydney or Melbourne where all the focus seems to be in a code that wants it's game to be the top sport in the country. Once the FFA get their focus further than just NSW & VIC maybe the game will take off bigger & better.

Then it is time to talk NRL & the James Packer jailing. The Newcastle Knights & Wayne Bennett in particular cop a blasting here. While talking league the change of captaincy at the Broncos is also on the agenda.

The Awards always wrap it up each week & there shouldn't be any surprises this week.

Podcast Episode 45

The Shabs & Tinman decided that on such a hot summers day that rather than indulging in the aircon at the Coral Cove Bar we would head poolside & enjoy the nice sea breeze. With a few cold beers it didn't take line to rip into the week in sport. There may be a little feedback from the wind so apologies until we get a get mic adapter for the ipad.

Cricket is front & centre again & how good are the Aussies going this summer, well most of them anyway. The top order failed again and the middle order has a flaw at number 6 called Bailey. Whilst the Aussies will most likely go 5 nil up, there is plenty the selectors still need to get right in the team.

The Big Bash is under way & the Tinman new at the mention of the Heat to step back & let the Shabs loose. The Brisbane Heat have been appalling in their last 3 games & the last game against the Sixers was the final straw for the Shabs. The Heat will need to do a lot to win back the Shabs who will still support the team but no longer wants to waste 3 hours to view such lacklustre & clueless effort from a team that surely has the worst coach in cricket at the moment in Stuart Law.

Looking at the World Game the Tinman is always happy to give his update on Liverpool FC who are enjoying a good season & still sitting in the top 4. We are not sure what the Tinman is enjoying more, Liverpool sitting 4th or Manchester United yet again losing another game & squandering down the ladder.

An update on the A-League & more importantly the Brisbane Roar follows and it is looking like another Orange final with more distance being put on at the top of the table. It is not all rosy for the A-League though with the Wanderers & Victory bringing the game into disrepute, the Tinman gives his views on the situation & unfortunately his thoughts on Gallop that he raised on the FFDU podcast that he joined in on in Sydney almost 18 months ago may be too close to the mark.

The NRL Auckland Nines are getting close and what is it with reports that Brad Fittler is coming out of retirement. We give our views on the 9's at this stage. Expect a more thorough examination as the tournament gets closer.

There is little going on in Rugby for the Aussies but with Digby Ioane playing for Stade Francais we will keep you up to date with how things are going for the team in pink.

The awards always wrap things up and the closing song is a Jimmy Barnes classic.