Former Victorian Cricket Captain. Coach of South Australia / Adelaide Strikers. IPL & PSL Champions - Strategy Coach. Current D.O.C. at RSA. Sports Broadcaster
I am uncomfortably numb we spoke on the phone for almost 2 hours just a few days ago & now you are gone. So glad we reunited my friend after too many years apart. This photo a memory Iโll cherish forever. Rest easy Big Tuna Iโll miss our passionate cricket chats ๐
#PSLChamps
Today will always be a horrible day for the rest of my life. A wonderful young man who just happened to be a super cricketer with so much more 2 achieve was struck at SCG 5 years ago. My heartfelt love & condolences remain with the Hughes family who have endured unbearable pain๐
The Bradman of Bowling The Wizard of Spin The loyalty of true Friendship - The pain of this loss is to much to fathom. We still had so much to do together my great mate. Our last night together recently at the G will stay with me 4ever the tears remain private - Love ya mate ๐
Watching Test cricket on spinning wickets in India is simply the best. Itโs an absolute examination of your technique & temperament . Itโs exhilarating cricket. ITS A TEST ๐
Pat Cummins I was wrong. I questioned your tactical nous and your tenure as skipper during the frustrating Ashes series. Once again today at the G you have lead our country over the line with your big โค๏ธ & immense skill, they were never in question. Im so happy to eat my words ๐
The pain of reality was at times suffocating but the beautiful tributes & celebration of the life of my great mate SKW was magnificent. Your family & in particular your 3 children were brave & strong, their words poignant. Farewell from ex teammates below. We love you mate ๐๐
Can someone please explain to this man why 250 wickets at 23 over 7 years of hard work & toil repeatedly dismissing the best batsmen in our country is overlooked for an exciting prospect of 5 shield games ๐ฉ
To those of you who have never kept wickets at an elite level shhhhhh. Your comments about
@tdpaine36
are out of order and with no clue. He is in the best three keepers in the world. Done an outstanding job as Captain and will bounce back in Brisbane. One bad day move on ๐
Hard to believe itโs 15 years since we uneccesarily & tragically lost our coach, mate & mentor. Gone but never forgotten David Hookes. As I left the MCG tonight I paused to remember ๐ thoughts with family & friends
#RIPHookesy
Sadly this day will be forever etched in my memory for all the wrong reasons Thinking of all of my team from that fateful day at the SCG Most importantly my heart breaks for the immediate Hughes family who tragically lost their adored son and much loved brother ๐ RIP little man
Harsh Lesson for today Men donโt wait till tomorrow to tell your mates you love them it might be too late. Tell them today Im sure glad I did ๐๐
No doubt
@ProfDeano
has a big smile on his face upstairs another PSL Title. Well done
@KarachiKingsARY
Sadly the most successful coach in PSL no longer with us.
#Proud
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Too much just far too much to bare. Seriously WTF ๐ we had some fierce battles on the field but enormous respect of it. Numbness descends as SKW had arranged both Roy & I to be his trusted assistants at the London ๐ฏ๐คทโโ๏ธ Unique man with a kind heart taken far too soon - RIP Roy๐
โNo turning back nowโ
On board Singapore flight then onto Manchester / London to honour my commitment to my late great mate Shane Warne who I was to be assisting in the London ๐ฏ my new T-shirt reminding me of my SKW. I was always his co pilot. Love ya mate
Talk to me Goose ๐
Bags are packed Dubai you have been great itโs time now to head to Karachi with โฆ
@IsbUnited
โฉ to see the passionate people of Pakistan who truly love this game ๐
Cancer has cruelled my family losing both my parents when I was young & last year my brother. With pain in my heart I read the sad news of the loss of Andrew Strauss wife Ruth far too soon. We must find a cure ๐๐ love with Andrew & family
For those interested Ben Foakes is the best keeper in England by the length of the Flemington straight and has scored Test match hundreds. He also scored 124 for Surrey in a run chase victory last weekend. Go figure ๐คทโโ๏ธ๐
#madness
Today another tough day to remember and honor the great leg spinner at the G, his backyard his coliseum where he performed like a gladiator. I miss you more every day my loyal & trusted friend. You made me believe. The pain of loss is still so raw. Love you mate ๐๐
@ShaneWarne
Time alone out the back yard with a quiet Asahi contemplating what a real shit week itโs been. Raising my beer to you my friend โฆ
@ProfDeano
โฉ missed our weekly chat this week champ ๐๐
Just took a moment at work to pause upon hearing the sad news of Rod Marsh passing. My childhood hero - posters on the wall growing up I idolized him. Thoughts & best wishes to his family at this time ๐๐งค๐
It is beyond doubt
@AasifAli2018
is a special talent still with some work to refine in his overall game, but his ability to win matches is next level Undisputed cleanest hitter of the ball in Pakistan He needs to be nurtured / guided & he will deliver on world stage๐
@IsbUnited
This evening my great mate takes his final bow at the MCG - his spiritual home. Thanks to all my friends who have reached out at this excruciatingly painful time. Here are some of my reflections
@GregBaum
helped me gather in this mornings paper. RIP SKW ๐๐
Shane Warne and
@ChuckBerry1969
were mates for 35 years. Warne always said Berry was the best wicketkeeper heโd seen - and might even have mentioned it to Adam Gilchrist once. Berry has always worn his heart on his sleeve. Now he canโt stop it bleeding.
Trust so important in life without it you are a dead man walking. A wise old head once said to me itโs not always the obvious ones putting the knives in you. So disappointed & disillusioned in the events of today but not even one little bit surprised ๐๐
The most amazing sporting event Iโve witnessed live in my lifetime An absolute privilege to be part of the broadcast with
@1116sen
alongside
@GerardWhateley
&
@beastieboy07
at the mighty MCG. The constant roar was electric so loud. Kohli truly amazing ๐๐
12 months today itโs still so difficult to comprehend - surreal All I have is wonderful memories to cherish forever. Miss you so much my great mate. My love to family & friends today & always.
Itโs hard to believe its 7 years since we lost our great little mate in tragic heartbreaking circumstances. Gone but never ever forgotten. Your cheeky smile & infectious attitude made us all better people. Loved & respected by so many, my love to family & friends RIP Bruz ๐๐
Iโm genuinely disappointed for
@travishead34
felt he had far more upside at the No 5. real stiff with test average bordering 40. Yeah yeah the haters can hate heโs a good young man and he will come again
#fact
Wow
@tdpaine36
to think just a few months ago you could have (were) been selling Cricket equipment & looking after current test players gear. Instead drinking ๐ป as a crucial part of the team.
#lifestwists
๐๐๐
@IsbUnited
Asif Ali is a super talented player who strikes the ball as clean as anyone in the world. This young man is a genuine match winner. We believe in him.
#Unitedwewin
Michael Neser is a superstar. Bowls, bats, fields and a great team man. 4 dimensional players are very rare. Overlooked again at the next level. Just keeps getting it done. ๐๐๐
Get off
@tdpaine36
back get a clue idiots. Deflections from off spinners are the hardest catches to take off RH bats given the spin direction.
#toughchance
The long journey begins on board Emirates bound for Dubai for PSL 4 Canโt wait to get started again with a fantastic group of hard working team management & players
@Islu
@ProfDeano
Itโs hard to believe itโs 17 years since we lost our coach / mentor and friend. My thoughts with Hookesy family and all his friends who still grieve such an uneccesary senseless tragic loss. My life was enriched for knowing him ๐
In the most turbulent waters sadly with a few key crew members overboard & a few late arrivals
@tdpaine36
has steered the ship with absolute class & humiity.
Ben Stokes the greatest Test innings Iโve ever witnessed. To all my England friends enjoy this great moment in Ashes history. Forget the banter that is bloody amazing ๐๐๐
Ok ok enough is enough seriously Chico babies & Redskins two of my favorites growing up to be renamed in this world we live in. What an absolute joke IMO ๐ฉ๐
First thing the sub continent fielders need to learn is get the bloody 4kg of tape off your fingers Canโt catch or field cleanly with artificial feel & compromised technique Somebody must stop this crap Sore fingers are part of the game harden up & catch / field with intent
Today is 12 months since you left us mate I still find it difficult to believe your gone. Iโm waiting for my phone to buzz to get a theory on the game you loved. You carried me then & I wish I could carry you now. Love to Jane, Phoebe & Gussie thoughts with all the Jones family๐
Far too much pain this day 27th Nov from 6 years ago in my heart. My heartfelt thoughts with the Hughes family & now a minutes silence for my close friend
@ProfDeano
love to Deano 3 girls & family. Cricket has lost two champions far too soon ๐๐
An amazing display of T/20 Cricket in Dubai tonight from this talented group of players such a privilege to be a part of the
@Islu
family straight into the PSL final ๐
Upon waking this morning I was made aware of the horribly sad news of the passing of my good friend
@AasifAli2018
young daughter. My heartfelt condolences with you and your family at this unfathomable time of grief from all of us at
@IsbUnited
family.
Sarah Jones is a class act . Fantastic host with good knowledge & well researched. Knows her place in the jigsaw and feeds the appropriate questions to those with more knowledge and hands on experience in the game โthe expertsโ
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Unless you are on the inner sanctum you never really know the mechanics & thinking but boy Iโm disappointed that
@travishead34
has been omitted from the 5th Test. Selectors have been outstanding this series but IMO this one is a mistake for the now and the future.
Itโs game day / night in the UAE opening ceremony & then our title defence begins up against an AB Devilliers inspired Lahore Qalanders Itโs going to be a great
@thePSLt20
we
@IsbUnited
have assembled a quality group & ready to give it our best shot ๐
Ch 9 please tell me this isnโt happening. Surely not happening 30 secs after securing the Ashes we go to news with a fight in broadmeadows ๐ค๐ค๐ค
Im glad Brett Ratten is coach of the club I support he is a quality person. No bullshit just straight down the line. We are in good hands. I genuinely feel heading in right direction. Exciting young talent now trade a few on big bucks not delivering & move forward another step ๐
The Scott Boland story is just brilliant. From a plump young kid from Parkdale who dared to dream. A decade of toil for Victoria &
@FrankPenCC
humble man of few words who lets his actions tell the story. An endorsement of what hard work & persistence can bring
#dreamscancometrue
Shattering news this afternoon on the passing of a great Saints leader Tiger coach & media larrikan. Most of all a son ,brother, husband & father. Life can be fleeting & so cruel. Was talking Saints stuff with him just a few days ago at the G. Condolences to Anita & Girls ๐
One of the best talent spotters in the country little known quiet achiever Doug Patrick (Melbourne CC) told me 12 years ago there is a rangy young kid from Tamworth who is going to be a very good test bowler his name was Josh Hazlewood. He was 100% right ๐
Wow
@danchristian54
is in career best form at 76 years of age knows his game inside out. Hitting them so clean and holding his shape on a steady base ๐๐๐
Itโs hard to believe 8 years has passed & even harder to comprehend that on that fateful day at the SCG a wonderful young man lost his life doing something he loved doing This day haunts me every year My love to the Hughes family & friends Rest easy little man - love ya Bruz ๐๐
Absolutely superb by Alex Carey stood over the top to Michael Neser. Two nicks in one over first one very tough but managed to hold on. Second one pure. Game changing moments right there. Brilliant by the Australians.
One of his proudest achievements in a truly remarkable career. It was a privilege to be his trusted right hand man. Your loyalty & friendship lives in my heart forever mate ๐
Pant might be a slightly better bat than Saha and a louder voice but not even a comparison with the gloves. Costly misses here as well as the ones in Melbourne. Average against spin with stiff hands / poor technique. Feel for Saha deeply
Imagine former Australian opener & coach Geoff Marsh sitting at WACA today watching his two sons bat 5&6 for Australia in an Ashes series with amazing pride ๐
Thatโs why I grew up with my role models telling me never use the nightwatchman. If a batsmen canโt do it why should a no 10 or 11 do it ๐คทโโ๏ธ๐คทโโ๏ธ
Thank you to Sri-Lankan cricket for the lovely words & tribute to my great mate
@ShaneWarne
His contribution off the field in S/L just as profound as his remarkable deeds on it. Still canโt believe heโs gone ๐
Peter Siddle has made big adjustments to his T 20 game & been outstanding this BBL with his precise Yorkers & brave change of pace. Great person great story
@petersiddle403
@RickyPonting
Thoughts with you also Punter
@RickyPonting
itโs been a real tough time mate with three significant people in your life taken in the last few months ๐๐
#unfair
People who donโt know James Sutherland can say what they will about his tenure. He & I played together as teammates and battled hard as opponents. What I can say he is an honest, highly respected friend & above all a quality human being Congrats Suddsy on all you have achieved.
This fight has a real Justin Langer feel about it. Paine has been outstanding with Gloves & now the bat. Khawaja is saying to all his critics what Choco Williams said to Alan Scott ๐๐
A humble man uncomfortable in the limelight but what a performance by the boy from Parkdale and a product of the
@FrankPenCC
@sboland24
will never forget this amazing day ๐
James Pattinson has endured more than most in his remarkable journey. He deserves every success that comes his way. I certainly hope he is part of the Ashes campaign this winter
#Doveton
The Christian Eriksen incident today watching on the evening news brought back so many bad memories for me & no doubt many others of the tragedy that struck the SCG Nov 2014. We Miss you greatly little man ๐๐
Itโs a bloody sad day when a passionate coach who cares deeply for his playing group is moved upon. Itโs a brutal industry elite sport. I feel for you Brendan Bolton a quality person who sadly didnโt get the outcomes he passionately built & chased.
Todd Murphy ๐๐ distinctly remember another young raw Australian off spinner make his debut in Sri Lanka in 2011 taking 5 for on debut. Letโs hope itโs a similar journey
Iโve been lucky enough in my life to play alongside & work with some great sportsmen & women in Australia but without doubt or peer
@AndrewGaze10
is the most genuine humble champion Iโve ever met His heart & soul is green & gold Like everyone in this country I love Andrew Gaze โค๏ธ
Rest easy - sleep well Australia we are safe because in
@tdpaine36
we trust. With Steel in his veins and a glint in his eye he found a way
@AndyMaherDFA
@shawry_analyst
๐ the great escape
I seriously loved Nicky Winmar playing at the Saints &
@thefrontbar7
has just relived some amazing highlights of his amazing skill. Torpedoes for fun, hangers every game. He was an amazing player ๐๐
Today the 24th March would see my old man turning 100 Sadly I lost him 30 years ago when I was still a young man. I still miss him every day & only wish he could have met my own children ๐
Please Dan please protect our state & do whatever is required right now. We simply cannot have a third wave lockdown due to poor management again ๐๐ MUST keep the borders shut and STOP the overseas entry
Crucial miss again such horrible technique in slip. Feet far too wide canโt move laterally. Hands on knees way too long then hands apart when the nick comes quickly - minimal chance of clean execution of the catch. Seriously need to find another option tomorrow itโs hurting us.