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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Pubcast Ep 13

Lucky 13th episode from the Coral Cove Resort. A tired MD backed up after a long working week & Johnnyjojoshabadoo was on the soda water to help with his recovery. This didn't stop us bringing to you our thoughts again on the week in sport.

First up though we give you an update on how the Bundaberg Sports Flood Appeal is going with the website almost ready to be fully launched - http://www.sportsfloodappeal.com.au/ & in the meantime you can keep up to date with what is happening on the facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/SportsFloodAppeal

We got straight into the cricket and the disgrace that is the doctored pitch India served up for the first pitch. With it looking like a 5th day pitch surely the ICC needs to set standards for pitches. The Aussie selectors get a bashing again as they just don;t seem to know how to pick the right side.

 MD gives his update on Liverpool FC and the disappointment that could be a blessing in disguise after they were knocked out of Europa. An update on the Brisbane Roar as well.

The NRL is cranking up with the Charity Shield between Souths & St George, did MD & Johnnyjojo get their tips right. A serve was handed out to ASADA & Sen Kate Lundy for the farce that was the so called Drug Scandal. Rugby is back on and we were seeing red after the Reds loss last week and the poor officiating that always taints rugby due to the lack of consistency.

 We always finish with the Awards with nominations in all three this week, the Marto, Bryce & SSO Fail. A fan suggestion for the finishing song is an Aussie classic that rocks.

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Bundaberg Netball Rebuilds

Bundaberg Netball may have been devastated again by the floods but things are trying to get back to normal. Even with buildings still out of action and plenty of work needing to be done it did not stop the association having its 2013 sign on day.

Ameliaranne Wells, a locally produced talent who now is in her 3rd year with the Queensland Firebirds, was a special guest for the day and many took the opportunity for a photo and & an autograph or two. We were there on the morning to interview, Shelley, secretary of the Bundaberg Netball Association.

First up we spoke to Shelley who is very upbeat considering what has happened and what needs to happen and is a testament to the spirit of Bundaberg.

**Apologies for Audio quality - conditions were not great**

Ameliaranne Wells took time out of her busy scheduling with many adoring young netballers waiting in the wings for a moment to meet one of their sporting idols.  Again we apologise for the audio quality but a transcript will be available as soon

We would like to thank the Queensland Firebirds & Ameliaranne Wells for the support given to Bundaberg Netball Association.

Just a few photos to show how much impact the floods had

Notice the high water mark on the left building

Crowd starting to gather as the weather rolls in

A lot of mud has been cleared but still a lot of work to do.

The ground  underneath is still a concern.

If the light  towers are not ok then the task gets bigger.

A few buildings are still not ready

Another example of how much water was around, this boat is on the high side of the grounds

Pubcast Episode 12

Sporting Sport Opinions as always kicks off with who we are and what we are about, but this week MD & Johnnyjojoshabadoo are proud to say we are part o of the team behind the Bundaberg Sports Flood Appeal to help raise fund for some of the sporting associattions & floods heavily affected by the floods. Extra thanks to Emma McCarthy & Legado for all of their support.

We then obviously get straight into the big issues in sport while enjoying a few Corona's.

The Blade Runner Incident - Was it a burglar is is he just a grouch with a penchant for shooting things that go bump in the night. We take make a few puns at the expense of Oscar Pistorious as he now faces murder charges for killing his girlfriend.

The big issue of the week though has been the so called drug scandal in Australian Sport, is there fire behind the smoke or is this a political ploy? Is this the worst handled case with no real evidence?  We give our angle on the farcical handling by ASADA & the ACC.

Rugby is back on and with the Reds about to kick off we have a quick look at the Super Rugby.

One last serve is given to cricket, the bias selectors that just love leaving out players from champion side if they are Queenslanders, and we cannot miss a chance to sink the boot into Channel 9 again and the annoying Bill Lawry.

The priceless coaster & Johnnyjojo's working stationery, the Keno Pencil & form.

The game that is "Simply The Best", the NRL,  is not far off and a few updates are handed out.

A red card is issued tot he A-League for the "any age is OK" policy for officials to handle games. Try not to mention the Roar or Liverpool to MD though with poor performances of late.

With time running out we don't forget about the awards:

Marto: At the end of the international cricket season it is fitting that Channel 9 and in particular Bill Lawry finish with another nomination.

Bryce: Rather than an on field official, ASADA, ACC, & Kate Lundy do well this week for their efforts in the drug debacle.

SSO Fail:Seems MD was extremely happy to announce Brad Haddin after he showed his poor keeping skills that seem to impress the national selectors

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Pubcast Episode 11

We were so tired we forgot to take our normal picture.

It has been a tough week for MD & Johnnyjojoshabadoo who have been working hard as Bundaberg moves into recovery mode, but we take the time we use for relaxing at the end of the week to bring you another installment from the Bar & Restaurant at Coral Cove International Golf Course with a few refreshing Becks.

We spend the opening part of the show to bring you the news that a Bundaberg Sports Flood Appeal is being launched to help some of the heavily affected sports associations & clubs. With the great behind the scenes help of YZ Marketing & the exceptional Emma McCarthy some great items will soon be available for auction and online donations will also be able to be made on what is looking like a great website. We also announce the date of the Fundraising Night which will be the 30th of march and looks set to be a great night with music entertainment from Carl Wockner and a sports celebrity or three. Stay tuned for details as they get released.

We don't forget about sport and the biggest issue facing Australia for a long time.....Drugs & Match Fixing.  It seems that the AFL is in a lot of trouble and the NRL will be very nervous. The A-League has also been tainted with match fixing but with details still emerging it is hard to deep into the issue. This is one topic that is sure to get mentioned over the next few months.

Cricket seems to be hanging around and doing a lot better at it then the West Indies batsmen. Unfortunately the Australian Selectors are doing a good job at getting discussed every week as they announce another strange Twenty20 side that is yet again ignoring the team that won the competition.

NRL & Rugby get a mention with both seasons almost upon us and the All-Stars game tonight.

As always we finish with the awards:

Marto - It seems that cricket & channel 9 like this one. A new contender from the commentary box gets it this week.

Bryce - With so much going on we have not watched a lot of sport so this week Bryce himself gets the retrospective nomination that he always deserved for that game Australia played against Ireland in 2011. Not sure which one then just ask Johnnyjojoshabadoo.

SSO - Whilst it was considered to give it to Beyonce for this fine performance at the NFL Superbowl

It instead went to Tom Elliott from 3AW for this ridiculous comment on twitter.

When I stated this to Tom:

 If Football is boring @TomElliott3AW then where is the World Cup for AFL?

This was the response

@What_Dya_Reckon actually they do have one - but Australia doesn't compete. The most recent final was between NZ and PNG I think...

Lets just say that a lot of people responded.

Once again we thank you for listening and appreciate all the support at this time when we are doing our Bundaberg Sports Flood Appeal.

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