NSWP Posted October 9, 2018 #426 Share Posted October 9, 2018 On my travels I have been asked to explain ye olde and honourable game of cricket to many from the Americas. They scratch their heads in wonder.:halo: Howzaaaaaaaaat !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted October 9, 2018 #427 Share Posted October 9, 2018 This is the clearest and most concise explanation Cricket Explained to a Foreigner You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that’s in the side that’s in the field goes out and when he’s out comes in and the next man goes in until he’s out. When a man goes out to go in, the men who are out try to get him out, and when he is out he goes in and the next man in goes out and goes in. When they are all out, the side that’s out comes in and the side that’s been in goes out and tries to get those coming in out. Sometimes there are men still in and not out. There are men called umpires who stay out all the time, and they decide when the men who are in are out. Depending on the weather and the light, the umpires can also send everybody in, no matter whether they’re in or out. When both sides have been in and all the men are out (including those who are not out), then the game is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 9, 2018 #428 Share Posted October 9, 2018 This is the clearest and most concise explanation Cricket Explained to a Foreigner You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that’s in the side that’s in the field goes out and when he’s out comes in and the next man goes in until he’s out. When a man goes out to go in, the men who are out try to get him out, and when he is out he goes in and the next man in goes out and goes in. When they are all out, the side that’s out comes in and the side that’s been in goes out and tries to get those coming in out. Sometimes there are men still in and not out. There are men called umpires who stay out all the time, and they decide when the men who are in are out. Depending on the weather and the light, the umpires can also send everybody in, no matter whether they’re in or out. When both sides have been in and all the men are out (including those who are not out), then the game is finished. Thanks for that, have to print that out for the Noordam in April.:hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losfp Posted October 9, 2018 #429 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I'd like to understand what is happening. Any sport that can take 3 days to complete a match is more like punishment than entertainment :D 3 day matches are for the weak. Test matches are five days :) And it's a tough one to explain. You have to understand the game, and I don't mean just learning the rules. I've compared notes a bit with a mate who is from California about cricket and baseball and I think we both agree that both games can seem a bit opaque to those who don't understand the game. Both have a heavy focus on statistics and history. Both feature short bursts of action and seemingly endless waiting for the rest of the time. I'll watch any cricket, but test cricket is the real stuff, not the forgettable hit and giggle T20s or the "Why Even Bother" 50 over one day matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 16, 2018 #430 Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 6:30 PM, MicCanberra said: Bob Voyage Mic and Rosie. Safe travels. Leigh Cheers. I am hoping we get to see some of the games, but most likely not. Time zone and schedule will be against me, even if I can find a channel to telecast it.. Had no luck with any footage live but did get the results and subsequently wasn't too interested in the Grand final anyway, the same applied for the NRL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 16, 2018 #431 Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 9/26/2018 at 2:02 AM, NoWhiners said: Just remembered about this. With the Swans out, I stopped tracking it so closely. These seem like surprise teams--is that true? I don't remember reading about either of these teams being favored at the beginning of the season, not that that really means anything. I'll see if it will be on here in the US, but the Ryder Cup starts on Friday and will likely overlap this. I guess we'll have to wait for next season <sigh> Cheers mates ML Saw a bit of this Ryder Cup golf while in Europe, I must say it seems like it is a very big deal over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 16, 2018 #432 Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 9/26/2018 at 9:25 AM, By The Bay said: As an American you might want to consider having a look at the Grand Final. Collingwood has a 7 foot Texan, Mason Cox, playing. His family have flown out to see the game. Go the Pies. Funny you should mention this guy as I met a few Texans on our cruise and they were talking about him, one of them was an uncle of him and was very excited for Collingwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 16, 2018 #433 Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 10/9/2018 at 6:10 PM, losfp said: I'd like to understand what is happening. Any sport that can take 3 days to complete a match is more like punishment than entertainment 😄 3 day matches are for the weak. Test matches are five days 🙂 And it's a tough one to explain. You have to understand the game, and I don't mean just learning the rules. I've compared notes a bit with a mate who is from California about cricket and baseball and I think we both agree that both games can seem a bit opaque to those who don't understand the game. Both have a heavy focus on statistics and history. Both feature short bursts of action and seemingly endless waiting for the rest of the time. I'll watch any cricket, but test cricket is the real stuff, not the forgettable hit and giggle T20s or the "Why Even Bother" 50 over one day matches. The best thing about cricket is it is even better to listen to it on the radio than watching it on TV. this way you can still go about the daily tasks and be entertained every now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted October 20, 2018 Author #434 Share Posted October 20, 2018 On 10/16/2018 at 4:07 PM, MicCanberra said: Saw a bit of this Ryder Cup golf while in Europe, I must say it seems like it is a very big deal over there. It is definitely a big thing in Europe. And it's a pretty big thing in the US, at least for golf fans. The Euros are pretty good at beating us too. They seem to do team play better than the Americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 20, 2018 #435 Share Posted October 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, NoWhiners said: It is definitely a big thing in Europe. And it's a pretty big thing in the US, at least for golf fans. The Euros are pretty good at beating us too. They seem to do team play better than the Americans. They certianly did play well with the respective pairings and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted December 6, 2018 #436 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Just for those with their Swan withdrawal, you can indulge your predilections with the Buddy range of Buddy merchandise. enjoy. https://buddyfranklin.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 8, 2018 #437 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Here is also some of the latest news on their recruits. http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2018-12-04/new-swans-presented-guernsey-numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted December 10, 2018 #438 Share Posted December 10, 2018 I found one of the Swans having a swim here in Williamstown. Tried a disguise by wearing black feathers -- but the red and white beak is a dead giveaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 10, 2018 #439 Share Posted December 10, 2018 LOL, lucky he is not here in Canberra, with the heat lately, he would have cooked his goose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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