
Slashing Through the Cordon
A podcast about cricket at all levels, from international to domestic to club. Hosted by cricket enthusiast Bill Peters, it offers insights and discussions on the game.
Episodes

Episode 35: 'Nothing to See Here' as Test Squad Announced
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, at home and abroad.Topics of the conversation include:Australia's Test squad for the two Test series against Bangladesh has been announced, and we go through the players chosen.The selectors have stuck with their winning squad from the Ashes - unless you were one of the fi

Episode 34: McCullum's Sacking Brings Bazball to an End
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, at home and abroad.Topics of the conversation include:To see what brought about the Cult of Bazball, we have to go back and look at the playing career of Brendan McCullum and remember what he did as a player and captain, which we look at hereWith this in mind, why did the same

Episode 33: Aussie Girls Stokesed in World T20 Victory
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, at home and abroad.Topics of the conversation include:The Death of Bazball and Ben Stokes's Test career proves a major talking point here today. Even with the end of Stokes' captaincy and Test career, will that stop the faithful from pushing on with the Bazball cult? W

Episode 32: Connolly's 149 Saves Australia's Blushes
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, at home and abroad.Topics of the conversation include:England have a new/old captain, and Ollie Robinson is a new/old man. While Joe Root returns with the (C) after his name, injury-prone Ollie is out again. We discuss.Kane Williamson retires from all International cricket mid

Episode 31: Curfew Kerfuffle Sees Stokes on the Brink
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, at home and abroad.Topics of the conversation include:They may have finally managed a win on the paddock, but off the field England continues to kick itself in the testicles. We discuss the whole incredible idiocy of it all.Meanwhile on the field, Australia does a bit of testi

Episode 30: Lordy Lord's, England Has a Gay Old Time
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, at home and abroad.Topics of the conversation include:England comes away from Lord's with a win in the 1st Test against New Zealand thanks to debutante Emilio Gay, but it's the wicket square rather than the cricket that gets the most attention.Afghanistan pleads for mo

Episode 29: Who Can We Laugh at If the Renegades Don't Exist?
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, at home and abroad.Topics of the conversation include:Australia levels up the ODI series in Pakistan with a 43 run victory. We talk about the game and Australia's winners and losers so far.The 1st Test between England and New Zealand starts tonight, and we discuss the like

Episode 28: Pakistan Blows Away Australia's 2nd XI... or is it 3rd XI?
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we talk about everything that is happening in the world of cricket, as the rubbish parts finish up and the good parts start to begin again.Topics of the conversation include:The opening ODI between Pakistan and Australia, and what Australia can take from the game given most of their first choice players were unavailable.Ollie Peake became the

Episode 27: Have England's Changes Gone Far Enough?
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we discuss the recent announcement of the England squad for the 1st Test against New Zealand, and the other changes around the set up.Topics of the conversation include:The fallout from England's debrief of their tour of New Zealand and Australia, and the lack of consequences for... anyone.How did Rob Key, Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes a

Episode 26: Molineux, Schutt and Brown - Discussion on Australia's Women's T20 World Cup Squad
On today's episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we discuss the Australian squad that has been announced for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup.Topics of the conversation include:Sophie Molineux leads the team, but can she crack it for the 1st XI?Will the loss of experience without Lanning, Haynes and Healy be problematic for the tournament?Is Darcie Brown's omission at the expense o

Episode 25: White Ball Squads for Pakistan and Bangladesh
On today's comeback episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, we discuss the squads that were announced yesterday by the Australian selectors for the upcoming 3 ODI games in Pakistan, and the 3 ODI and 3 T20I games in Bangladesh for Australia.Topics of the conversation include: The players chosen, the new names brought into the squads, and perhaps more pertinent the names that are missing.The pl

Episode 24: Australia's Fragilities Exposed in Loss to Zimbabwe
In this episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, Bill Peters discusses Australia's disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, particularly their loss to Zimbabwe. He analyses the team's strategy, player selections, and the implications of their current standing in the tournament. The conversation also covers other notable results from the World Cup, predictions for upcoming matches, an

Episode 23: England Proves They Can Lose T20 Cricket Too
In this episode of 'Slashing Through the Cordon', Bill Peters discusses the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, highlighting Australia's performance and the political dynamics affecting the tournament. He also laughs as England lose again. He also discusses the upcoming women's all-format series against India and provides insights into the Sheffield Shield and the future of A

Episode 22: 170 Years of Kiama Cricket Club in 28 Minutes.
This episode celebrates the 170-year history of the Kiama Cricket Club, detailing its formation, evolution, and significant milestones. Bill Peters shares insights into the early years of cricket in Kiama, notable matches, the impact of war on the sport, and the club's golden age. The conversation highlights the community's passion for cricket and the legacy it has built over the years.Tak

Episode 21: Where to Now for Big Bash League.
In this episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, Bill Peters reviews the recently concluded Big Bash League season, discussing its highlights, the future of the league, and the implications of private equity involvement. He also analyses the upcoming World T20 tournament and the dismissal of Bangladesh from the tournament, and the recent Australia vs England series, providing insights into both tea

Episode 20: 5th Test Australia v England Days 3 to 5
In this episode, Bill Peters reviews the final three days of the fifth Test match between Australia and England, discussing key performances, controversies, and the implications for both teams moving forward. He highlights Travis Head's aggressive batting, Jacob Bethel's impressive debut century, and the impact of umpiring decisions on the match. Additionally, he reflects on Usman Khawaja&

Episode 19: 5th Test Australia v England Day 2: Five Points of Play
In this episode, Bill Peters reviews the second day of the Test match between Australia and England, highlighting key performances, player dynamics, and controversial moments. He discusses the impact of individual players like Joe Root, Cameron Green, and Jamie Smith, while also addressing the overall batting strategies and future prospects for both teams. The conversation delves into the psycholo

Episode 18: 5th Test Australia v England: 5 Points of Play
This episode provides a detailed analysis of the first day of the fifth Test match between England and Australia in Sydney. The host discusses team selections, performance, and the impact of weather interruptions on the game. Key issues such as the lack of specialist spinners in both teams and the over rate problems are highlighted, along with the implications for future matches.TakeawaysEngland m

Episode 17: Bazball in Ruins as 'Worst Aussie Team' Retains Ashes - Again!
On this episode of Slashing Through the Cordon, Bill Peters reflects on the recent Test match between Australia and England at the Adelaide Oval. He shares his personal experiences attending the match, discusses the atmosphere created by fans, and analyses the performances of both teams. Key moments, controversies, and player contributions are highlighted, along with thoughts on future matches and

Episode 16: The Least Helpful BBL15 Preview
On today's episode I offer an in-depth preview of the Big Bash League (BBL) 15, analysing each team's strengths, weaknesses, and potential for the season. We discuss the format of the tournament, the kickoff at Optus Stadium, and offer predictions on how each team will perform, highlighting key players and coaching changes. The conversation is filled with insights into the dynamics of T20

Episode 15: Yo Gabba Gabba! Bazball Goes 0-2
In this episode, Bill Peters provides a detailed analysis of the second Test match between Australia and England, highlighting key performances, turning points, and tactical decisions that shaped the outcome. He discusses the implications of England's approach to batting and the need for re-evaluation, while also reflecting on Australia's dominance and team dynamics. The episode concludes

Episode 14: We Want Head as England Gets a Starc Reminder
On this episode, Bill Peters provides a detailed analysis of the recent Test match between Australia and England, focusing on key performances, tactical decisions, and the implications for both teams moving forward. He highlights Mitchell Starc's exceptional bowling, Travis Head's explosive batting, and the overall dynamics of the match, while also reflecting on the future challenges for E

Episode 13: Ashes 1st Test Preview and Series Thoughts
On this episode of "Slashing Through the Cordon", Bill provides an in-depth preview of the upcoming 1st Test match between England and Australia. He discusses the predicted lineups for both teams, the strategies they might employ, and the challenges they face. He emphasises the importance of the bowling attack for both sides and shares his predictions for the match and the series outcome

Episode 12: Hamstrings Tighten to Keep Test Squads Hamstrung.
In this episode, Bill Peters dives into the world of cricket, discussing the latest happenings in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) and the Sheffield Shield. He highlights key performances, injury updates, and the implications for team selections ahead of the upcoming test matches. The conversation also touches on the importance of international test matches and the ongoing debate surrounding

Episode 11: Spin to Win as WBBL Begins
On today's episode of the cricket podcast that features nothing but the rantings of a self-knowledgeable idiot, we take a look at the opening day of the new season of the WBBL, and discuss just where we may be heading over the next 35 days. We also have a quick look at day one of the fourth round of the Sheffield Shield, before heading back to Kiama to discuss the last weekend of the south coa

Episode 10: Australia's 1st Test Squad Announced
In this episode, Bill Peters discusses the recently announced Australian Test squad for the 1st Test of the Ashes series, analysing player selections, surprises, and the implications for the team's performance. He delves into the fast bowling options, batting lineup challenges, and the role of Cameron Green and how it impacts the balance of the team and the playing chances of other members of

Episode 9: India Gives 1.5 Billion People Reason to be Happy
SummaryIn this episode of 'Slashing Through the Cordon', Bill discusses the highlights of the Women's World Cup Final, the ongoing T20 series between Australia and India, and provides updates on local cricket competitions in New South Wales. He reflects on the performances of various teams and players, including key moments from the matches and insights into the current state of cricke

Episode 8: Accidental Tragedy Strikes Cricket at the Heart
In this episode, Bill discusses the recent interruptions in cricket due to rain, highlights the unexpected finalists of the Women's World Cup, and analyses Australia's semi-final collapse against India. He also reviews player performances in the Sheffield Shield and addresses a tragic incident that raised safety concerns in cricket. TakeawaysSouth Africa and India will face off in the Wome

Episode 7: King Demolishes SA to Set Up Finals Showdown in Women's World Cup
SummaryIn this episode of 'Slashing Through the Cordon', Bill Peters discusses the latest happenings in international cricket, including the ongoing Women's World Cup and the recent one-day series between Australia and India, as well as the opening match of the ODI series between New Zealand and England. He provides insights into local cricket performances and reflects on selection con

Episode 6: Kohli's Double Duck Haunts India's ODI Failures
SummaryIn this episode, Bill Peters discusses the latest developments in the Women's World Cup, focusing on key matches, performances, and the implications for the semi-finals. He also reviews the ongoing one-day series between Australia and India, highlighting individual performances and team strategies. Additionally, Peters provides updates on international cricket, including results from ot

Episode 5: Will Substitutes Work in Cricket
SummaryIn this episode of 'Slashing Through the Cordon', Bill discusses the latest happenings in cricket, focusing on the Women's World Cup, the Sheffield Shield, and local cricket on the South Coast of New South Wales. He provides insights into the performance of various teams, the impact of weather on matches, and the introduction of new rules regarding player substitutions. Takeaway

Episode 4: Why the BBL Cannot Be Allowed to Replace Test Cricket
SummaryIn this episode, Bill passionately discusses various aspects of cricket, focusing on the Women's World Cup, the thrilling match between India and Australia, and the ongoing Test series involving the West Indies. He also provides insights into the local cricket scene and shares his thoughts on the future of Test and T20 cricket in Australia in regards to the ongoing discussion about the

Episode 3: Mooney and King Keep Aussies Heads Above Water
SummaryIn this episode, Bill discusses the latest happenings in cricket, focusing on the Women's World Cup, the Under 19 series between Australia and India, and the Dean Jones Cup. He highlights key performances, team dynamics, and the impact of injuries on the Australian team, particularly regarding Pat Cummins. The conversation provides insights into the evolving landscape of cricket and the

Episode 2: Test Candidates Varied Success Rates in 1st Round of Shield
SummaryIn this episode of the podcast, Bill discusses various cricket topics including the Women's One Day World Cup, the Under 19 match between Australia and India, and a roundup of the Sheffield Shield matches. He also covers the announcement of the One Day and T20 squads, providing insights into player performances and selections. The episode concludes with Bill's thoughts on upcoming matches a

Episode 1: Podcast Reboot and New Beginnings
SummaryIn this episode of 'Slashing Through the Cordon', host Bill Peters discusses the current state of cricket, including the ongoing Test match between India and the West Indies, highlights from the Women's One Day World Cup, and insights into the Australia A series against India A. He also previews the upcoming Sheffield Shield season and shares thoughts on local cricket competitio

Episode 51: Cricket: World Test Championship Preview
The World Test Championship begins tonight, and here for his insightful analysis as to what we can expect over the next six days (though he predicts only three will be necessary) is your host for the first episode in this rebooted podcast.

Episode 50: England's Demise Follows the Script at Champions Trophy
On today's episode of Opinion from the Sports Bar: The Champions Trophy has reached the semi-final stage. We take a look at the match ups and predict the results. England unsurprisingly have once again failed to reach the finals stage of an international tournament, and the repercussion from former players has been immediate. We have a discussion on England's problems and where they may go from he

Episode 49: Peters and Peters - NRL Ladder Predictions 2025
On today's special episode of Opinion from the Sports Bar:Peters and Peters are back!After the huge success of last year's predictions... yeah that is dripping with sarcasm... Peters and Peters return to give you their non-expert opinions on just where the 2025 ladder in the NRL will end up. They have meticulously worked through the ladder predictor at NRL.com.au and come up with a fool proof meth

Episode 48: Cricket - Understrength Australia still find a way to defeat England
On today's cricket based episode of Opinion from the Sports Bar: We look at the opening matches of the Champions Trophy, try to find a way out for Pakistan, and marvel at England once again botching a match against Australia. We cast an eye over Round 8 in the Sheffield Shield and look to see where it leaves the competition in its final weeks of the season. Sam Konstas and Jake Fraser-McGurk ar

Episode 47: Cricket - The Obsoleteness of the ICC Champions Trophy
The ICC Champions Trophy kick off this week, stretched between hosts Pakistan where everyone has agreed to play, except India, who will play in Dubai. Politics and sport continue their crash course.But beyond that... does anyone even care that it is happening? Or even KNOW that it is happening? Australia has done well in hiding the coverage on Amazon Prime where surely no one will find it, but if

Episode 46: Kyrgios Returns, Wallabies Win and Socceroos Stumble
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man whose one claim to fame is that one of the nicknames he carries is The Almanack.
On today’s episode of our podcast, our topics of conversation are:
Nick Kyrgios will make his return to tennis in December at the Brisbane International. We ask the question, “Does anyone care?”
One NRL star has bee

Episode 45: Picking an Opener Who Isn't an Opener
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man whose one claim to fame is that one of the nicknames he carries is the Almanack.
On today’s episode of our podcast, our topics of conversation are:
1. A discussion on the selection of the Australian Test squad for the 1st Test against India, and the decision to pick an opener who isn't a regular o

Episode 44: New Zealand's Greatest Test Series Result
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man whose one claim to fame is that one of the nicknames he carries is The Almanack.
On today’s episode of The Casual Mankadder, our topics of conversation are:
1. India’s clean sweep loss to New Zealand has commentators in a bind.
2. ODI and T20 squads reveal future plans for Australia’s white ball

Episode 43: A-League Second Tier Finally Up and Running
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man whose one claim to fame is that one of the nicknames he carries is The Almanack.
On today’s Five Points of Play, our five topics of conversation include:
Australian soccer finally has its second tier competition ready to start next year.
Power plays by Eels and Dragons see key players Gutherso

Episode 42: Comm Games Change Could Be Change for the Better
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man whose one claim to fame is that one of the nicknames he carries is The Almanack.
On today’s Six and Out, our six topics of conversation include:
The Commonwealth Games and the change of venue and events.
David Warner wants to return, no one else is in favour.
The T20 squad has been chosen, an

Episode 41: xBox Golfers Line Up to Play PGA Professionals
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man and the occasional appearance of his teenage son.
The Women’s T20 World Cup has reached its conclusion with shocks aplenty, and a brand new holder of the Cup. We discuss the potential gains for women’s cricket around the world now that other nations apart from the so-called Big Three have forced

Episode 40: The Summer of Cricket is Underway
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man and the occasional appearance of his teenage son.
On a cricket packed program, we firstly take a look at the Women’s T20 World Cup, where Australia has been dominated despite an increasing injury toll, and a favourite for the tournament has made a shock exit.
Secondly we talk about the farce that

Episode 39: Panthers Legacy is Regeneration
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man and the occasional appearance of his teenage son.
On today's bite-sized edition, we discuss the outcome of the NRL Grand Final, and the part that the Panthers junior system and regeneration has played in serving them up an amazing five straight Grand Final appearances and of course a fourth conse

Episode 38: Coaches Warehouse, without the 10% Price Guarantee
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man and the occasional appearance of his teenage son.
On a feature packed program, we firstly take a look at the Kevin Walters sacking as the Brisbane Broncos coach, and go back over the history of the position since the end of the first Wayne Bennett era, and discuss whether the Broncos will ever be

Episode 37: Cricket Results Overshadow Footy Finals
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man and the occasional appearance of his teenage son.
Flying solo again this week, we take a look at the final four of the NRL competition, and while we discuss that the best four teams of the season are now fighting it out to make the final dance, we consider whether the scenario of the same three cl

Episode 36: Cricket Update
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man and the occasional appearance of his teenage son.
On his own again, the elder Peters today indulges in his absolute passion, cricket, and the belittlement of anyone who thinks they know better than he does. On today's episode he discusses the Australians white ball odyssey against Scotland and Eng

Episode 35: The Greatest NRL Round Ever and AFL Finals Begin
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man and the occasional appearance of his teenage son.
Flying solo again this week, we take a look at Round 26 of ther 2024 NRL season, arguably the greatest round of rugby league ever played. Shocks, surprises, and almost every game entertaining for one reason or another. We also see how that has impa

Episode 34: Peters and Peters Episode 14: Conversational Catch Up
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man and the occasional interjection of his teenage son.
In order to keep things fresh around here, there is a slight format change for the podcast, involving less detailed research into the sports events of the week, and more of a catch up conversation which is allowed to go in whatever direction it t

Episode 33: Peters & Peters Episode 13: NRL and AFL
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man and the occasional interjection of his teenage son.
With both members back on board today, saddle up as Josh and Bill take a look at the state of play in the NRL and AFL with finals just around the corner.
The NRL has five rounds to go, and the AFL just three rounds until the finals arrive. Today

Episode 32: Olympics Talk
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man and the occasional interjection of his teenage son.
On this week's episode, a Josh-less podcast talks about the initial viewings of the Paris Olympics and goes about discussing three main points. Firstly the way that the TV coverage of the Olympics has changed and also how it has remained the sam

Episode 31: Peters Reinvigorated
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are the least of the concerns, Peters and Peters. Missing a key ingredient once again this week, but we move forward in any case, and it's time to get stuck in to Episode 19.
On today's lightweight episode, we cover all the news of the past week of the State of Origin T20 World Cup cricket, US PGA golf and NRL controversies. As always it's a

Episode 30: Peters Uno
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are the least of the concerns, Peters and Peters. Missing a key ingredient once again this week, but we move forward in any case, and it's time to get stuck in to Episode 18.
On today's superlative episode, we cover all the news of the past week of the Wimbledon lead up grass events in the tennis, the Super Rugby Grand Final, T20 World Cup c

Episode 29: Peters and Peters Episode 12
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are the least of the concerns, Peters and Peters. Back firing on all three and a half cylinders, it's time to get stuck in to Episode 17.
On today's amazing episode, we cover all the news of the past week of the Rotterdam tennis, Super Rugby finals, T20 World Cup cricket, US Open golf and Stanley Cup finals, as well as the NRL and the AFL, a

Episode 28: The Wider World of Sport
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are the least of the concerns, Peters and Peters. We're operating at 50% again this week, but perhaps that just makes it all the more interesting. So here we go with Episode 16.
On today's amazing episode, we cover all the news of the past week of the French Open tennis, Super Rugby finals, T20 World Cup cricket, golf and Formula 1, as well

Episode 27: Peters and Peters Episode 11
Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are the least of the concerns, Peters and Peters. Back to throw enlightenment and entertainment out the window. So here we go with Episode 15.
On today's amazing episode, we cover all the news of the past week of the French Open tennis, skateboarding, the playoffs in the NHL, the Matildas friendlies against China , the start of the T20 World

Episode 26: Peters and Peters Episode 10
Welcome back to the podcast that makes Roy & HG look like they are the grandparents of some really average offspring, Peters and Peters. So here we go with Episode 14.
Om today's scintillating episode, we cover all the hijinks of the start of the French Open tennis, the Monaco Grand Prix, the playoffs in both the NHL and the NBA, the A League Grand Final, the IPL final and upcoming T20 World C

Episode 25: Peters and Peters Episode 9
Yes, can you believe it. Despite reports to the contrary, the popular half of Peters and Peters is back to entertain and enlighten you in a way that the senior member of the team is unable to. And so here we go with Episode 13.
This week's program is a sporting bonanza, with basketball and ice hockey playoffs from the US, soccer and cricket from the Asian regions, and the usual stories from the N

Episode 24: A Cavalcade of Sport
The sports podcast that keeps evolving due to time restraints and news content just keeps bouncing back from reports of its demise, and once again this week has arisen from the ashes in order to bring you up to date with the most useless of topics.
This week's program is a sporting bonanza, with basketball and ice hockey playoffs from the US, the exciting conclusion of the Premier League and the

Episode 23: Peters and Peters Episode 8
Yes, can you believe it. Despite reports to the contrary, the popular half of Peters and Peters is back to entertain and enlighten you in a way that the senior member of the team is unable to. And so here we go with Episode 11!
This week's program is a sporting bonanza, with basketball and ice hockey playoffs from the US, soccer and cricket from the Asian regions, and the usual stories from the

Episode 22: Peters, No Peters
To those that come in to sample this week's episode of Peters and Peters, despite the lack of the younger Peters once again, we do thank you for your patience.
This week's program does run a little short due to time constraints, but we will still discuss golf with both the PGA and LIV tournaments getting a run. We also have those old favourites, the AFL, cricket and the NRL.
For those still intere

Episode 21: Peters On One
Thanks for considering tuning in to Episode 9 of the podcast Peters and Peters, although once again the far more handsome and alluring Peters is absent, and you are left with only the intelligent half of the pairing.
This week your sporting uno keeps you in the loop on golf, cricket, NBA (sort of), horse racing, tennis and NRL, while also having two very fine candidates standing up for Wally of th

Episode 20: Peters and Peters Episode 7
Episode 8, and the one you really want to listen to is back! Yes, Josh had pulled himself away from pretending to do school work and instead actually talking for hours to his girlfriend to gracing us with his presence back on his own podcast.
This week your sporting duo run the full gamut, mixing in NRL and AFL with classics such as Formula 1, euro soccer, horse racing and cricket, along with the

Episode 19: Peters, Just Peters
It's episode seven, and what is becoming a familiar theme has once again occurred. Peters. Just Peters. Whether it be school work or GyG work or just plain ambivalence, once again this week's episode will sadly only contain one Peters, and not the one most people are tuning in for.
On today's episode we'll be discussing the usual assortment of sports, including basketball, golf, AFL and NRL, boxin

Episode 18: Peters WITHOUT Peters
It's episode six, and it has finally arrived. Peters. Without Peters. Yes, the time has come that for Josh, school work has taken priority over the true meaning of life - sports podcasts. So instead, you get Peters singular for this week's entertainment. Or not.
On today's episode we'll be discussing the usual assortment of sports, including golf, league, AFL and cricket. All of the big important

Episode 17: Peters and Peters Episode 6
We've reached episode five, and we're getting lengthy...
That dynamic duo is back for 2024 and ready to keep you uninformed and perhaps slightly amused in their new format, the weekly show that looks back on the week in sport.
On today's episode we'll be discussing the usual assortment of sports, ranging from golf to boxing, AFL to basketball, along with the final cricket Tests of the summer and t

Episode 16: Peters and Peters Episode 5
May the 4th Episode be with you.
That dynamic duo is back for 2024 and ready to keep you uninformed and perhaps slightly amused in their new format, the weekly show that looks back on the week in sport.
On today's episode we'll be discussing the start of the NRL and AFL seasons, tennis and soccer, a big week in basketball locally and abroad, the closing up of the cricket season, and the big grav

Episode 15: Peters and Peters Episode 4: NRL Season Preview 2024
It's the special episode you have all been waiting for!
Using their amazing research and highly attuned skills of rugby league perception and investigation... wait... that doesn't sound right.
OK...
That dynamic duo is back for 2024 and ready to keep you uninformed and perhaps slightly amused in their new format, the weekly show that looks back on the week in sport.
On today's episode we delve int

Episode 14: Peters and Peters Episode 3
Prepare for Episode 3!
That dynamic duo is back for 2024 and ready to keep you uninformed and perhaps slightly amused in their new format, the weekly show that looks back on the week in sport.
On today's episode we'll be discussing athletics, NBA and NBL, tennis and golf, alongside the big sports like domestic and international cricket, the NRL and other pieces of scuttlebutt! Yes, all the big tal

Episode 13: Peters and Peters Episode 2
Ready... aaaaaaaaaand... Episode 2!
That dynamic duo is back for 2024 and ready to keep you uninformed and perhaps slightly amused in their new format, the weekly show that looks back on the week in sport.
On today's episode we'll be discussing golf, baseball, the NBA, tennis and Olympic boxing, alongside the big sports like cricket, the NRL and equestrian! Yes, all the big talking points.
We also

Episode 12: Peters and Peters Episode 1
They're back! And they are in audio form!
That dynamic duo is back for 2024 and ready to keep you uninformed and perhaps slightly amused in their new format, the weekly show that looks back on the week in sport.
On today's return episode we'll be discussing cricket, golf, NRL, NBA, the Superbowl and curling. Yes, all the big talking points.
We also have Josh's first segment of Josh's SuperCoach Su

Episode 11: The Beauty of Test Cricket Rises Once Again
Two fantastic Test matches ran side by side for four days this week, one featuring two of the biggest teams in the sport, the other a David and Goliath battle that was expected to be over within a couple of days. Both of them featured teams that were expected to struggle in the conditions, and indeed 24 hours before their respective conclusions those two teams appeared very likely to be soaked in

Episode 10: BBL13 Proves Less is More
On today's episode of The Casual Mankadder, the discussion revolves around the conclusion to the 13th season of Australia's Big Bash League, and the performances that highlighted the season.
We then talk about how the gamble of listening to the fans, and shortening the season has brought about bigger crowds, bigger ratings with more focus and less cluster, and then I put in my usual 20 cents worth

Episode 9: 1st Test Follows Script but Windies Rookies Impress
On today's episode of The Casual Mankadder, we dissect the outcome of the 1st Test of the two Test series between Australia and the West Indies which was completed in Adelaide this week.
Despite the final result being one that even my daughter that ignores everything to do with cricket could have predicted, the West Indies have unearthed another two or three promising young cricketers who all perf

Episode 8: Selection Landscape Confirmed as Test Future Laid Out
The decision today to pick Cameron Green in the starting XI for the upcoming West Indies Test series to replace the retiring David Warner came as no surprise to anyone, given the number of leaks to the media over recent days to ensure everyone was prepared for the eventual announcement. It has become a time-honoured tradition, essentially to ensure that the Chairman of Selectors press conference t

Episode 7: Three Points of Play - January 6, 2023
On today's edition of Three Points of Play:
1. The 3rd Test has been run and won, and all that remains is to take a look at the series as a whole and discuss whether the 3-0 scoreline was an accurate view of how the cricket was played, and whether Pakistan can make a better showing going forward.
2. David Warner has completed his international career (T20 World Cup pending), and we take a short a
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