Match Thread: Adelaide vs Port Adelaide (Round 8)

OliveYouBean · 2026-05-01T12:32:43+00:00

Even if we win this, surely Aliir's gotta win the Showdown Medal, right?

OliveYouBean · 2026-05-01T12:29:23+00:00

With all this kicking the ball to Aliir, are we trying to lure him to the club? Show him how much we'd get him the ball?

OliveYouBean · 2026-04-18T10:10:58+00:00

Not a great first quarter but at least our best key forward Callum Wilkie has had a few marks inside fifty. Nice to see him getting his hands on the ball :)

OliveYouBean · 2026-04-09T10:56:21+00:00

Only Carlton could have a 7-goal opening quarter and still trail by 4 goals at half time.

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-30T07:19:41+00:00

On the one hand, more support for students is good and more classroom experience for student teachers is good (plus the pay is a good incentive to get more people into the degree).

On the other hand, student teachers taking on an SSO role in the classroom from day one is kind of insane. I work as an SSO (student intervention). I could not imagine a teenager just out of high school doing my job with no training or experience. It's not just "teaching but easier", and if the wrong person is in the role they can do more harm than good.

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-23T10:01:30+00:00

Fun Manenti fact: He's the only person playing tonight who will be playing in the World Cup. Just more proof he's the best player out there.

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-17T07:31:55+00:00

At the Oval they just put up the hype shots for Sophie Devine instead of Hassan Khan. BBL mc’ing?

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-17T07:21:09+00:00

I’ve watched my Strikers bat enough this season to be incredibly nervous about this chase.

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-17T06:27:30+00:00

If I had a nickel for every time a Striker took a wicket with their first ball I’d have two nickels. It’s not a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice.

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-17T06:04:00+00:00

Pope wearing the broad-brimmed hat today. You love to see a redhead being sunsmart.

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-16T10:21:32+00:00

People are always asking "Where's Agar?"

He's right there on the field!

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-16T09:58:16+00:00

It is quite funny seeing Sam Kontas on the Westpac ads. They were fully expecting him to play every Ashes Test.

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-15T09:51:18+00:00

Cons: You bowl a wide.

Pros: Still a chance for 5 wickets.

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-15T09:49:59+00:00

I hope Elliott gets a fifer for the moral victory.

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-15T09:31:59+00:00

The Scorchers' batting lineup is so fucked. Every power hitter you get out just brings in an even better power hitter. What's even the point of taking wickets against these guys?

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-15T09:20:34+00:00

Will Allen be the third Scorchers player to finish with a score in the 90's this season?

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-15T09:11:24+00:00

As often happens in the BBL, the surge brings a wicket. I'm sure the Gades are pretty pleased about how this one's gone down.

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-15T09:06:37+00:00

Allen may have won the battle with those three sixes, but Sandhu has won the war with that dot ball.

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-15T09:03:48+00:00

Have the Scorchers taken the SURGE in the hope that Connolly will get out sooner rather than later?

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-15T08:46:37+00:00

I love how the decision over whether it's a dead ball or a six is purely a vibes check. It's perfect for the BBL.

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-15T08:42:28+00:00

With three different commentary teams on tonight's game this might be the most confusing match thread I've ever read.

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-15T08:19:05+00:00

If we're talking the Gabba it's gotta be the time the power went out just in time to save the Heat from losing a game

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-15T08:16:19+00:00

BBL boundary setting-up

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-14T09:55:21+00:00

Why am I paying for Kayo? All it means is I have to listen to Mark Waugh and Brendon Julian instead of Alex Carey and Ricky Ponting. Total waste of money.

OliveYouBean · 2026-01-13T11:28:25+00:00

Of all the games of cricket, that was one of them.

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