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    The Blue Thread

    RigorMortis announces retirement Hot on the heels of Nathan Patrick's shock depature from CWLand, comes the far less shocking news of the retirement of chinaman spinner Rex Harris. Harris, who played one first-class match for CW Blue in Season 8, has cited personal and economic reasons for his...
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    What is the Best Cricket Book you've Ever Read?

    We publish a fair amount of cricket books at work, so I get to read a fair batch of them. Mystery Spinner and The Big Ship are great works by Gideon Haigh. A Wayward Genius is a great read about Chuck Fleetwood-Smith and his life and times. Playing with Fire is another one on the must-read list...
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    Cricket Australia contracts 05-06

    No real surprises here, all of those who were dropped from contracts are unlikely to play for Australia again (with the possible exception of Williams if he stops injuring himself). Cullen was given a contract for two reasons: 1) The apparent need to have a young guy on contract when cricketers...
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    Elliot wants to be Redback

    Problem with the Bushrangers is that most of the talented cricketers pick instant AFL riches than grinding it out in grade and FC cricket. A draft-pick is almost guaranteed to make as much in one season (even if delisted without playing a game) as an FC cricketer makes, the difference being that...
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    CW Bar Charity Matches (End of Season 8)

    Thanks, didn't want to make a fuss but as I've played little cricket this season, I need all the game time I can get :)
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    CW Bar Charity Matches (End of Season 8)

    Nice to see that like in every other form of cricket this season, I can't get a game... 8-) Good luck to the other Blues guys in the series, all for a good cause, hopefully we can raise some money for the Bar...errr, I mean charities :D
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    2004/05 Australian domestic season thread

    Well done to New South Wales. Now imagine if there had been a decent TV coverage...this game would be talked about for generations, not just given brief sports coverage and then forgotten...
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    The Blue Thread

    I'm starting to feel like Paul Reiffel here guys....the less I play the better I get :D Seriously, it does bug me a touch when I hear guys whining that they don't do enough bowling or batting or whatever. Especially as a bowler who couldn't get much of a run this season. How many normal cricket...
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    CW Bar Charity Matches (End of Season 8)

    I'll put my hand up to play if required :D
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    *Official* CWBCC Weekly Times

    Obviously there won't be another Weekly Times this season...
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    The Blue Thread

    Disappointing to lose obviously, thanks for the kind words Liam, had a couple of bad overs that spoiled the figures a bit but always good to take a couple of wickets. Let's end the season on a high note guys...
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    The Blue Thread

    Yes...why am I batting 11? I thought I would have been a better batsman (only slightly) than Collins... :blink: Suppose Tucker and I can belt a few for the last wicket then :D
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    The Blue Thread

    Fair enough Liam, I was more meaning that I haven't had as much success in the Smash tourney or the one-dayers this season. Hey, if I play, I'll be out to take another six wickets. If not, I'll be the first one to cheer on the team. I was only thinking of young Tucker and Loganathan :D
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    The Blue Thread

    We've got enough spinners playing already Liam (especially if Halsey and Popat play), I'm just as happy to not be considered for the final 5D match, I think Tucker deserves a 5D crack and Tharmi should get a shot at 5D cricket before next season, at least to give him a taste of big cricket. At...
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    The Blue Thread

    On the plus side, I did get my bartending licence this season :D As I've said, I can't complain about not getting a game, not when we've got a very strong bowling line-up....it's just frustrating not being out there on the park. Oh well, back to the nets, currently working on a mystery ball -...
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    CWXI Development League

    Hmmmm the only allrounder I counted was Popat, I don't know if Halsey's record is sufficient to lift him up to allrounder status :D
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    CWXI Development League

    Welcome aboard Tharmi. Now that you're here, I'll be looking to learn how to improve my batting ability, since I'll never get another game as a specialist spinner (we already have three!)....
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    Dev League Season 8 (Sign Up Here!)

    Nicely done Andy, bowled very well and took some key wickets. Probably you'll end up replacing me (0/23 off 3? What is that?) :-O
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    The Blue Thread

    I know, what's the deal with that, I know I'm no master batsman but I'm certainly no bunny! :blink:
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    The Blue Thread

    Hmmm not a great way to start a OD career...wicket off a no-ball (of all things!), went for a few and made 1 with the bat. At least my OD batting average is higher than my FC average... :(

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