I’m a purist. I don’t like stuffing around with tried and tested formulas. Fifty-two types of Tim Tams? Just give me the original, thanks. The latest Star Wars? Ain’t going there. I also like to see innovations widely road tested before I jump in. For at least a few years. Which means I was one…
Category: Sports
Why Chris Gayle’s comments matter
Within minutes of Chris Gayle propositioning reporter Mel McLaughlin on national TV, one bloke tweets: “Waiting for the attack of the feminazis after that interview.” You wonder if he sees the irony in what he’s written, his own sexism towards anyone who takes issue with Gayle’s sexism. Sitting at home watching it all unfold, you…
In search of the Windies’ mojo
The West Indies cricket team is a shadow of its former self. And has a lot in common with Austin Powers.
Only in Queensland…
On holiday in Queensland this week, it’s clear there are only two things going on in the world. First, a giant sinkhole on Fraser Island swallowed a bunch of cars, a caravan, a trailer and the holiday hopes of 300 campers. Vast sinkhole swallows vehicles and caravan at campsite in Australia http://t.co/DUx6luEm2Z pic.twitter.com/4nFS37PnPz — The…
What we can learn from Jarryd Hayne
Welcome aboard mate!#HaynePlane #49ers pic.twitter.com/seyJ89ocnO — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 5, 2015 San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Tomsula summed it up perfectly. “I can’t say enough about his approach and the kind of person he is. He’s a world class athlete. He’s a national figure back home and — just think about that now…
The Ashes blame game
There wasn’t that much cricket, just eighteen days in all So we’ve taken up another sport in lieu of bat and ball Our batsmen forced our hands, for they just refused to linger And here begins the game called Let’s Point the Ashes Finger. *** The rot set in when Pup announced he’s hanging up…
How to handle a gloating Pom
There’s no sugar coating this. Today is going to be hell in the office if you work with a Pom. Heaven help you if you’re an Aussie working in London. If that’s you, get the hell out of Dodge. At the very least, chuck a sickie or quit your job. But we don’t have to…
Man punches shark
Aussie mums to be, throw away the baby name books. There are only two you need to know. Mick and Mitch. Call your child either one of these, even if it’s a girl, and they’ll grow up to be a be a dead set legend. Exhibit A: Mick Fanning Sees off Kelly Slater in the…
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