Pete and Gid enjoy another Maxy special in Darwin, further denigrate The Hundred, and celebrate the extraordinary contribution to cricket of the late Bob Simpson. Bonus half-remembered Simon Katich story.
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Brian Close at age 45 played in the first three tests against the West Indies in 1976, initially with some success until the infamous pumelling of himself and John Edrich in their final test at Old Trafford
The Angus Steak Cave was the restaurant in 254 George Street…the then-home of the Australian Cricket Board…
Brian Close at age 45 played in the first three tests against the West Indies in 1976, initially with some success until the infamous pumelling of himself and John Edrich in their final test at Old Trafford