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The 22nd Yard

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Dusting off the April Blues
« on: April 22, 2013, 08:45:49 PM »
A post bringing together many stories I have been part of/heard about the first game of the season. I hope it's quite a fun read!

http://wp.me/p380Xy-8W

Do any of the situations ring a bell or have you had a better/more traumatic start to the season?
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Re: Dusting off the April Blues
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2013, 08:58:17 PM »
Now that is a good read. Really enjoyed that one mate  :D
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Re: Dusting off the April Blues
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2013, 09:05:46 PM »
Oh so true...
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Re: Dusting off the April Blues
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2013, 09:10:03 PM »
I was the opening batsman on the opposition... ;)
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Re: Dusting off the April Blues
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2013, 06:37:34 PM »
Great read thank you, I fear the start of my season will most definitely be the latter part of your story.
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Re: Dusting off the April Blues
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2013, 09:16:09 AM »
Cracking story, really well crafted, well done! 
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Re: Dusting off the April Blues
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2013, 10:18:42 AM »
wouldn't go as far as that - if nowt else its waaaaay too long - but a worthwhile read at least.
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Re: Dusting off the April Blues
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2013, 10:28:54 AM »
Quote from: Manormanic on April 24, 2013, 10:18:42 AM
wouldn't go as far as that - if nowt else its waaaaay too long - but a worthwhile read at least.

You on a one man crusade ;) Its a decent article, best yet.
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Re: Dusting off the April Blues
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2013, 11:02:42 AM »
Quote from: Nickauger on April 24, 2013, 10:28:54 AM
You on a one man crusade ;) Its a decent article, best yet.

nope - you can see I've tried to help!  And I wasn't being overly critical here, was I?
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Re: Dusting off the April Blues
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2013, 11:52:41 AM »
Good read and all too familiar!
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Re: Dusting off the April Blues
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2013, 12:16:38 PM »
Fabulous read!

I think the first part sums up why we all love cricket, the sights, the sounds, the nuances etc.

The second part is the cold reality for most of us! Guess we're all looking for a bit of the first half ;)
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Re: Dusting off the April Blues
« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2013, 07:07:21 PM »
Cheers guys, sadly the second half was actually mainly my experiences, while the first half was stories heard from friends (mainly that played in Australia!)
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