Paine the real deal

KEN PIESSE says Australia’s win in Perth is no one-off.  Tim Paine’s team can go all the way and win the series from here. Australia’s cricket coach Justin Langer says Paine does not have a peer in the world when it comes to keeping wickets — and as a leader, his...

Hail a one-Test wonder

There have been more than 50 ‘one-Test wonders’ in the history of Australian cricket. KEN PIESSE pays tribute to one, Colin Guest, who died in mid December 2018 One ball, an outswinger to the run colossus Bobby Simpson changed the career path of broad-shouldered...

Three ACS lads honoured with Australian selection

This story by Ian B Gibson, one of our three national representatives. The recent tour to the UK was greatly enjoyed by the group of 18 Over 70 cricketers selected to represent Australia.  What an honour, what a privilege, what an opportunity to play at “the home” of...

Over 60s spirit lives on

Great to back at Jubilee Park, home of the mighty #frankstonHeat on Sunday.  Gippsland’s Ray Smith  (ex South Melbourne) again made runs against us, Peter Anton was a most impressive debutant for the Goannas, while Kevin Lanigan batted and bowled with all his...

The rise & rise of Tess Flintoff

ACS scholarship recipient Tess Flintoff has just completed a successful Under 15 National Championships as captain of the Vic Metro team. Tess made 148 runs at 37 with a highest score of 89 against WA. Opening the bowling she took 4 wickets at 14. At the end of the...