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Brisbane Times

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I don’t know a bowler who hasn’t licked, flicked, scratched or slobbered on a cricket ball

I don’t know a bowler who hasn’t licked, flicked, scratched or slobbered on a cricket ball

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has said he thought the punishment for Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft was over the top. He...

08.11.2026 40

The Age

Geoff Lawson

I don’t know a bowler who hasn’t licked, flicked, scratched or slobbered on a cricket ball

I don’t know a bowler who hasn’t licked, flicked, scratched or slobbered on a cricket ball

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has said he thought the punishment for Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft was over the top. He...

08.11.2026 30

WA Today

Geoff Lawson

I don’t know a bowler who hasn’t licked, flicked, scratched or slobbered on a cricket ball

I don’t know a bowler who hasn’t licked, flicked, scratched or slobbered on a cricket ball

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has said he thought the punishment for Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft was over the top. He...

08.11.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Geoff Lawson

I don’t know a bowler who hasn’t licked, flicked, scratched or slobbered on a cricket ball

I don’t know a bowler who hasn’t licked, flicked, scratched or slobbered on a cricket ball

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has said he thought the punishment for Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft was over the top. He...

08.11.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Geoff Lawson

It’s the most important part of Test cricket – and it’s not batting, bowling or fielding

A classic Test comes to its conclusion tonight – and the result will come with a judgement on one call made by Australian captain Pat Cummins.

31.10.2026 40

WA Today

Geoff Lawson

It’s the most important part of Test cricket – and it’s not batting, bowling or fielding

A classic Test comes to its conclusion tonight – and the result will come with a judgement on one call made by Australian captain Pat Cummins.

31.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Geoff Lawson

It’s the most important part of Test cricket – and it’s not batting, bowling or fielding

A classic Test comes to its conclusion tonight – and the result will come with a judgement on one call made by Australian captain Pat Cummins.

31.10.2026 40

The Age

Geoff Lawson

It’s the most important part of Test cricket – and it’s not batting, bowling or fielding

A classic Test comes to its conclusion tonight – and the result will come with a judgement on one call made by Australian captain Pat Cummins.

31.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Geoff Lawson

Selectors’ disdain for Sheffield Shield is sabotaging the Test team

Nic Maddinson’s inclusion for the South Africa series laid bare the low regard in which selectors hold the domestic first-class competition, and it...

25.10.2026 40

WA Today

Geoff Lawson

Selectors’ disdain for Sheffield Shield is sabotaging the Test team

Nic Maddinson’s inclusion for the South Africa series laid bare the low regard in which selectors hold the domestic first-class competition, and it...

25.10.2026 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Geoff Lawson

Selectors’ disdain for Sheffield Shield is sabotaging the Test team

Nic Maddinson’s inclusion for the South Africa series laid bare the low regard in which selectors hold the domestic first-class competition, and it...

25.10.2026 40

The Age

Geoff Lawson

Selectors’ disdain for Sheffield Shield is sabotaging the Test team

Nic Maddinson’s inclusion for the South Africa series laid bare the low regard in which selectors hold the domestic first-class competition, and it...

25.10.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Geoff Lawson

The man who should lead Australia out of T20 hole has just been sacked

The selectors blundered at the World Cup, and Australia’s all-format coach is stretched too thin. It’s time for a new T20 mentor, and the perfect...

21.02.2026 40

The Age

Geoff Lawson

The man who should lead Australia out of T20 hole has just been sacked

The selectors blundered at the World Cup, and Australia’s all-format coach is stretched too thin. It’s time for a new T20 mentor, and the perfect...

21.02.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Geoff Lawson

The man who should lead Australia out of T20 hole has just been sacked

The selectors blundered at the World Cup, and Australia’s all-format coach is stretched too thin. It’s time for a new T20 mentor, and the perfect...

21.02.2026 40

WA Today

Geoff Lawson

The man who should lead Australia out of T20 hole has just been sacked

The selectors blundered at the World Cup, and Australia’s all-format coach is stretched too thin. It’s time for a new T20 mentor, and the perfect...

21.02.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Geoff Lawson

Australia must bring in Steve Smith or risk a T20 World Cup spinout

Australia’s T20 World Cup preparations could echo England’s Ashes disaster unless selectors admit they have got it wrong and send an SOS to Steve...

07.02.2026 40

WA Today

Geoff Lawson

Australia must bring in Steve Smith or risk a T20 World Cup spinout

Australia’s T20 World Cup preparations could echo England’s Ashes disaster unless selectors admit they have got it wrong and send an SOS to Steve...

07.02.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Geoff Lawson

Australia must bring in Steve Smith or risk a T20 World Cup spinout

Australia’s T20 World Cup preparations could echo England’s Ashes disaster unless selectors admit they have got it wrong and send an SOS to Steve...

07.02.2026 40

The Age

Geoff Lawson

Australia must bring in Steve Smith or risk a T20 World Cup spinout

Australia’s T20 World Cup preparations could echo England’s Ashes disaster unless selectors admit they have got it wrong and send an SOS to Steve...

07.02.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Geoff Lawson

For all its flaws, the Big Bash has been a game changer for emerging talent

Since the Big Bash’s evolution, the value of the competition has been assessed mainly in terms of financial advancement, but it has also added...

25.01.2026 50

WA Today

Geoff Lawson

For all its flaws, the Big Bash has been a game changer for emerging talent

Since the Big Bash’s evolution, the value of the competition has been assessed mainly in terms of financial advancement, but it has also added...

25.01.2026 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Geoff Lawson

For all its flaws, the Big Bash has been a game changer for emerging talent

Since the Big Bash’s evolution, the value of the competition has been assessed mainly in terms of financial advancement, but it has also added...

25.01.2026 60

The Age

Geoff Lawson

For all its flaws, the Big Bash has been a game changer for emerging talent

Since the Big Bash’s evolution, the value of the competition has been assessed mainly in terms of financial advancement, but it has also added...

25.01.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Geoff Lawson

To stand out among the standouts takes someone special. Alyssa Healy is just that

From primary school to the national team, the Australia skipper has blazed a trail. In 100 years of official women’s cricket in NSW, few have...

17.01.2026 40

WA Today

Geoff Lawson

To stand out among the standouts takes someone special. Alyssa Healy is just that

From primary school to the national team, the Australia skipper has blazed a trail. In 100 years of official women’s cricket in NSW, few have...

17.01.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Geoff Lawson

To stand out among the standouts takes someone special. Alyssa Healy is just that

From primary school to the national team, the Australia skipper has blazed a trail. In 100 years of official women’s cricket in NSW, few have...

17.01.2026 40

The Age

Geoff Lawson

To stand out among the standouts takes someone special. Alyssa Healy is just that

From primary school to the national team, the Australia skipper has blazed a trail. In 100 years of official women’s cricket in NSW, few have...

17.01.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Geoff Lawson

The next Ashes series is only 18 months away. Here’s what Australia must do to win again

As this current team celebrates, the next generation of contenders is impressing in the Sheffield Shield ahead of the 2027 Ashes.

11.01.2026 40

WA Today

Geoff Lawson

The next Ashes series is only 18 months away. Here’s what Australia must do to win again

As this current team celebrates, the next generation of contenders is impressing in the Sheffield Shield ahead of the 2027 Ashes.

11.01.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Geoff Lawson

The next Ashes series is only 18 months away. Here’s what Australia must do to win again

As this current team celebrates, the next generation of contenders is impressing in the Sheffield Shield ahead of the 2027 Ashes.

11.01.2026 60

The Age

Geoff Lawson

The next Ashes series is only 18 months away. Here’s what Australia must do to win again

As this current team celebrates, the next generation of contenders is impressing in the Sheffield Shield ahead of the 2027 Ashes.

11.01.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Geoff Lawson

Other sports have dead rubbers. Cricket has Test matches

The Sydney Cricket Ground rarely plays host to a “live” Test. But the result of any series has always been irrelevant to attendance, while...

03.01.2026 50

WA Today

Geoff Lawson

Other sports have dead rubbers. Cricket has Test matches

The Sydney Cricket Ground rarely plays host to a “live” Test. But the result of any series has always been irrelevant to attendance, while...

03.01.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Geoff Lawson

Other sports have dead rubbers. Cricket has Test matches

The Sydney Cricket Ground rarely plays host to a “live” Test. But the result of any series has always been irrelevant to attendance, while...

03.01.2026 60

The Age

Geoff Lawson

Other sports have dead rubbers. Cricket has Test matches

The Sydney Cricket Ground rarely plays host to a “live” Test. But the result of any series has always been irrelevant to attendance, while...

03.01.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Geoff Lawson

Why Australia will stick with Cameron Green … for now

Australia’s selectors would like to build the next generation around the genuine all-round abilities of Cameron Green and Alex Carey.

27.12.2025 50

WA Today

Geoff Lawson

Why Australia will stick with Cameron Green … for now

Australia’s selectors would like to build the next generation around the genuine all-round abilities of Cameron Green and Alex Carey.

27.12.2025 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Geoff Lawson

Why Australia will stick with Cameron Green … for now

Australia’s selectors would like to build the next generation around the genuine all-round abilities of Cameron Green and Alex Carey.

27.12.2025 50

The Age

Geoff Lawson

Why Australia will stick with Cameron Green … for now

Australia’s selectors would like to build the next generation around the genuine all-round abilities of Cameron Green and Alex Carey.

27.12.2025 60

Brisbane Times

Geoff Lawson

Since 1882, winning the Ashes has never been about entertainment

Douglas Jardine famously grasped the necessity of victory over all else, but Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have placed the emphasis on stress-free...

13.12.2025 50

WA Today

Geoff Lawson

Since 1882, winning the Ashes has never been about entertainment

Douglas Jardine famously grasped the necessity of victory over all else, but Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have placed the emphasis on stress-free...

13.12.2025 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Geoff Lawson

Since 1882, winning the Ashes has never been about entertainment

Douglas Jardine famously grasped the necessity of victory over all else, but Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have placed the emphasis on stress-free...

13.12.2025 60

The Age

Geoff Lawson

Since 1882, winning the Ashes has never been about entertainment

Douglas Jardine famously grasped the necessity of victory over all else, but Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have placed the emphasis on stress-free...

13.12.2025 60

Brisbane Times

Geoff Lawson

Australia has produced some terrific left-armers. Starc is the best of the best

Once a wayward weapon with the ball, Mitchell Starc has become better with age and become Australia’s greatest left-arm paceman.

07.12.2025 40

WA Today

Geoff Lawson

Australia has produced some terrific left-armers. Starc is the best of the best

Once a wayward weapon with the ball, Mitchell Starc has become better with age and become Australia’s greatest left-arm paceman.

07.12.2025 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Geoff Lawson

Australia has produced some terrific left-armers. Starc is the best of the best

Once a wayward weapon with the ball, Mitchell Starc has become better with age and become Australia’s greatest left-arm paceman.

07.12.2025 50

The Age

Geoff Lawson

Australia has produced some terrific left-armers. Starc is the best of the best

Once a wayward weapon with the ball, Mitchell Starc has become better with age and become Australia’s greatest left-arm paceman.

07.12.2025 50

Brisbane Times

Geoff Lawson

Why England can rise from Perth pummelling to level series in Brisbane

Tourists have the bowlers to make the pink ball sing and if they can hold their line, length and nerve then the Australians will be tested.

29.11.2025 40

WA Today

Geoff Lawson

Why England can rise from Perth pummelling to level series in Brisbane

Tourists have the bowlers to make the pink ball sing and if they can hold their line, length and nerve then the Australians will be tested.

29.11.2025 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Geoff Lawson