Kerry's DAA Sport Diaries
Kerry, our Director and passionate sports supporter
gives his thoughts and views on the topical sport issues of the day.
Kerry's primary focus will be on rugby during the rugby season and
cricket during the cricket season. However he may occasionally speak
out about other sports. All thoughts are solely Kerry's and not necessarily
those of DAA. 12th December 2011 - Black Caps Stun Cricketing WorldWhat a stunning performance that the Black Caps pulled off in the test match against Australia. Like the rest of the cricketing world I was absolutely stunned that the Blacks Caps pulled off the victory when all seemed lost for them. I am forever hopeful that now that the cricketing public know that the Black Caps can do it that the roller coaster ride we have been taken on in the past will not continue again.The most amazing aspect of the test match was that this is only the 3rd win in 28 tests on Australian soil and that they have never beaten Australia since the 1985-86 season. That is a long time between drinks for the New Zealand public and they certainly deserve to celebrate now. Australia looked odds on to win the match when they were approaching the lunch break very comfortably placed at 159 for 2. However Black Caps captain Ross Taylor had different ideas and reintroduced Doug Bracewell back into the attack. With Bracewell proving hard to play and taking wickets Australia went nervously into lunch at 179 for 5. No-one could have ever dreamed Australia would be sitting like that nor could they expect to see what happened after lunch. Australia tried to fight after lunch but that drive, desire and skills of the pass were not there and they capitulated and were all out for 233. Congratulations go to the Black Caps for fighting hard when the match seemed lost and producing the result of the year.  If there was one shinning light for Australia it would have to be David Warner who played magnificently and scored an unbeaten 123 in the second innings. To play and score like he did must have taken considerable effort on his part especially when his team mates were falling around him. Well done mate and well played. On another note is it time for Ricky "Punter" Pointing to go. This cricket commentator certainly thinks so. Don't destroy a wonderful cricketing career by continuing to play and play poorly. Go out gracefully and be remembered as one of the all time greats. Previous Sport Diaries Entries5th December 2011 - Black Caps Deliver Bad Result Again14th November 2011 - Cricket Season About To Begin 24th October 2011 - All Blacks Are The World Champions 17th October 2011 - Is Bill Coming Home To His Birthplace? 10th October 2011 - Semi-Finalists Found 3rd October 2011 - All Black Campaign Gets The Wobbles 26th September 2011 - Almost Predictable Weekend 19th September 2011 - Upset Weekend 12th September 2011 - Opening World Cup Weekend 8th September 2011 - The All Blacks Prayer 7th September 2011 - All Blacks Team Against Tonga Named 5th September - DAA Shows Their Support 28th August 2011 - All Blacks Lose Tri-Nations 23rd August 2011 - All Blacks Team Named |
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