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Shield InformedSheffield Shield 2021/22 Season PreviewWe're back! Only four states have the green light at this stage, but the Sheffield Shield will return on Friday with South Australia hosting Western Australia, and Queensland hosting Tasmania from early next week.Willem and Brodie return to break down every squad, look at the few players who have switched states over winter, and forecast a few of the big narratives that could define the Australian summer. *Apologies for the fluctuating audio quality in this episode
2021-09-2353 minShield InformedShield Informed Round 6 Review, 2020/21Round six of the Sheffield Shield saw New South Wales move atop the table as the beneficiaries of two South Australian declarations, chasing down 295 on the final day.Brodie is back in the co-hosts seat to ponder whether the Redbacks were honourable, stupid or both, as well as reviewing the washout at the MCG and run feast at The Gabba.We also take a look at Australia's foolish exit from the World Test Championship, while Don Bradman's 1934 Shield switch to South Australia gets recalled in History Lesson. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shieldinformed
2021-03-0953 minShield InformedShield Informed Round 4 Review & Round 5 Preview, 2020/21Last week's return of the Sheffield Shield saw Victoria dismiss New South Wales inside three days, while Queensland overhauled a big Tasmanian total during the final session at Hobart.Both of these results are reviewed in full, before the boys look towards this Thursday's matches from Blacktown and the WACA.Brodie's Bake also somehow survives for a second week, and don't forget you can now support the show with your loose change at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shieldinformed.
2021-02-2349 minShield InformedShield Informed Round 5 Preview, 2020/21We're back! And more importantly so is the Shield, with Tasmania hosting Queensland and NSW doing the same for Victoria from Wednesday.We preview both matches in full and review Monday's Marsh Cup opener, revelling in having two domestic competitions on the go at once. The Women's National Cricket League also gets a word, as do the feats of Robbie Frylinck in Brodie's Bake!You can now support us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shieldinformed. Any help ensures Shield Informed can roll on well into the future.
2021-02-1643 min
Under CoverEpisode 5 - Odd Jobs (Full Episode)Story 1 | Drugs & Alcohol Reporter: Brodie HoyneWe’ve all turned to different coping mechanisms during isolation, but one many share is an affinity for the drink. Liquor store owners are comparing their commercial boon to Christmas, with the nation increasing their spending on booze by at least a third on average. But illegal drug use is also on the rise in less traceable ways and in ways you wouldn’t expect.Story 2 | Dog Walking Reporter: Mikayla van LoonWith the surplus of free time, many people are spending far more time with their furry friends tha...
2020-05-0849 minShield InformedShield Informed Round 9 Preview, 2019/20It's crunch time in the Sheffield Shield with just two rounds remaining to decide who'll take on NSW in the final later this month.The boys run through previews of Tasmania vs NSW, South Australia vs Victoria and Wa vs Queensland. We'll also track how the next generation of Aussie stars have fared this season, while Brodie delves deep into the archives for the latest instalment of History Lesson.The Women's T20 World Cup, Australia's latest slip up in South Africa, and the recent National Premier T20 Championships are also on the agenda!
2020-03-0539 minShield InformedShield Informed Round 8 Review, 2019/20It's tight at the top after a thrilling Round 8 which saw all three clashes resolved in the final session of the last day. NSW look to have booked a home final after beating a dogged Redbacks side, while Victoria edged Queensland and Tassy produced a miracle against WA.Brodie returns to the show for the first time in 2020, and the boys are also joined by The Final Word's Geoff Lemon for a look at the Shield and the Women's T20 World Cup.There's plenty more on the agenda including the CA XI, the merit of...
2020-02-2845 minShield InformedShield Informed Round 6 Review, 2019/20In our final episode of 2019 we review Round 6 of the Sheffield Shield, which saw one match abandoned, another shrouded in smoke, and the other break a significant drought.Willem and Brodie also present their Team's of the Season thus far, and listen out for Brodie's impersonation of 'The Bev Show'.Australia vs New Zealand, Harry Conway's antics, and a debate over the better Agar is all on the agenda.A huge thank you to everyone who has listened so far! We'll be back when the Shield returns in February.
2019-12-1235 min