I hope Craig Sergeant has a sense of humour? Sometimes this sounds a bit lampoonish. I’m sure he was a very good shield player and got a test century in difficult political circumstances, something every young cricketer would aspire to!
If anyone's being lampooned, Peter, it's me, for holding on so long to this affinity. Didn't you, growing up, have a player you liked, who was special to you, in whom you fancied you saw qualities others did not understand? I think everyone does. Anyway, to set your mind at rest, I sought Craig's consent, which he was kind enough to give. He even sent us the signature you see on the T-shirt. I'm catching up with him during the Test to present him with samples of the merchandise.
For me it was the Great Ian Redpath, a consumate Cricketer - (I maintain grossly under rated), and a competitor of great passion - possibly worth more attention.
Genuine Question; You posted a discussion in the past twelve months, where you spoke about a Cricket Writer - British I believe, and you had mentioned the exceptional quality of his prose and a few specific books. This may have been in the event of his passing, or perhaps it was via more general conversation. I am searching unsuccessfully for the Podcast in question, in order to chase up the publications - can you assist on the Podcast in Question?
Ian Davis and Martin Kent were the two players that I thought were great as a young cricket fan. Maybe it was the confluence of the middle-order batter to opener to fade out in WSC days career arc? Who's to say how the fascinations of young cricket tragics develop?
That's all good, Gideon, I have always discerned that you were a more than decent ethical person; but we all need picking up on EI from time to time, especially me.
Perhaps I'll get myself a CS (and UK) tee-shirt for Christmas!
Mine are:
Graham Yallop - especially after witnessing his brilliant 121 out of less than 200 in Sydney during the Packer Years.
Kim Hughes - wish I'd been at Lords in their Centenary Test when his brilliance was on display; also a thoughtful person and writer.
John Dyson - left the SCG just before 'that' catch
Dave Colley - fast bowler who could really bat
Mike Brearley - stoic cricketer but exceedingly thoughtful writer on the game.
I haven’t forgotten Gideon! Although I can’t rattle off every test score Dyson made ( he did play thirty tests!) I do recall the 2 centuries he made, including a maiden ton (103) at Headingley in 1981 that has been largely forgotten in the aftermath of that extraordinary match, Botham and Willis snatching away an Aussie victory (despite JD top scoring again in the second dig).
I hope the great man himself will be receiving a couple of freebies - may I suggest a shade if aubergine for the more mature figure - love that imperial burgundy though
I hope Craig Sergeant has a sense of humour? Sometimes this sounds a bit lampoonish. I’m sure he was a very good shield player and got a test century in difficult political circumstances, something every young cricketer would aspire to!
If anyone's being lampooned, Peter, it's me, for holding on so long to this affinity. Didn't you, growing up, have a player you liked, who was special to you, in whom you fancied you saw qualities others did not understand? I think everyone does. Anyway, to set your mind at rest, I sought Craig's consent, which he was kind enough to give. He even sent us the signature you see on the T-shirt. I'm catching up with him during the Test to present him with samples of the merchandise.
Could we have a David Ogilvie Day please?? Or Tony Dell?? Yes, I'm a Queensland error.
Tony Dell, the only remaining test cricketer who served his country, in Vietnam. His book, “And Bring the Darkness Home” highly recommended
Didn't know that Mick so thanks! Hopefully book is out there on interweb somewhere
And it is...
https://www.amazon.com/Bring-Darkness-Home-Tony-Story/dp/1785318519
#Queenslander
AD Ogilvie - bespectacled bearded, and a ranga. What a combo!
Absolutely, and with a horizontal bat straight drive. Not a shot you see a lot of!!
For me it was the Great Ian Redpath, a consumate Cricketer - (I maintain grossly under rated), and a competitor of great passion - possibly worth more attention.
https://www.cricketetal.com/p/ian-redpath-1941-2024
Thankyou, That's first class.
He was to me, the epitome of what an Australian Cricketer looked like, wearing the Baggy Green. Watching Ian Redpath stride out to bat was pure pride.
Stacky was my favourite player ‘back in the day’
https://www.cricketetal.com/p/keith-stackpole-1940-2025
Thx Gideon
Genuine Question; You posted a discussion in the past twelve months, where you spoke about a Cricket Writer - British I believe, and you had mentioned the exceptional quality of his prose and a few specific books. This may have been in the event of his passing, or perhaps it was via more general conversation. I am searching unsuccessfully for the Podcast in question, in order to chase up the publications - can you assist on the Podcast in Question?
Eric Midwinter, perhaps. https://www.cricketetal.com/p/eric-midwinter-1932-2025
Eric Midwinter it was, a new name to me, but I will be purchasing some titles this weekend, and Thank you for your kind reference.
Ian Davis and Martin Kent were the two players that I thought were great as a young cricket fan. Maybe it was the confluence of the middle-order batter to opener to fade out in WSC days career arc? Who's to say how the fascinations of young cricket tragics develop?
Martin Kent could have been anything, except for his bad back.
That's all good, Gideon, I have always discerned that you were a more than decent ethical person; but we all need picking up on EI from time to time, especially me.
Perhaps I'll get myself a CS (and UK) tee-shirt for Christmas!
Mine are:
Graham Yallop - especially after witnessing his brilliant 121 out of less than 200 in Sydney during the Packer Years.
Kim Hughes - wish I'd been at Lords in their Centenary Test when his brilliance was on display; also a thoughtful person and writer.
John Dyson - left the SCG just before 'that' catch
Dave Colley - fast bowler who could really bat
Mike Brearley - stoic cricketer but exceedingly thoughtful writer on the game.
They are excellent choices. I remember Yallop's brilliant hundred, and also Colley's 90 for NSW against MCC in 1974-75.
Pretty sure I was there for that also; I was a student at UNSW and got down to the SCG whenever I could. Would have been a great T20 or ODI player!
Can I put in dibs for my fav of that period, John Dyson? Maybe a still photo of ‘that catch’ (Sylvester Clarke SCG 81-82)
That is a good call, Adrian. Very good cricketer. Don't forget he made 127 in that Sydney Test also.
I haven’t forgotten Gideon! Although I can’t rattle off every test score Dyson made ( he did play thirty tests!) I do recall the 2 centuries he made, including a maiden ton (103) at Headingley in 1981 that has been largely forgotten in the aftermath of that extraordinary match, Botham and Willis snatching away an Aussie victory (despite JD top scoring again in the second dig).
Caught behind hooking down leg side for 34. Unforgettable.
I hope the great man himself will be receiving a couple of freebies - may I suggest a shade if aubergine for the more mature figure - love that imperial burgundy though
PS my mans Peter Siddle
Great choice. Nice fellow.
As long as he gets rid of the blonde streaks
Oh my! I suggest the Peter Toohey next year.
And maybe Gary Cosier who held the poisoned chalice of vice captain for a time.
Two Tests, I think! Craig got four.