Just Havin a Crack

In this riveting episode of "Just Havin' a Crack," Blakey & Banger dive deep into the world of professional tennis with none other than the remarkable John Millman. With a career marked by sheer determination and unwavering passion, Millman shares his journey from humble beginnings to the grand stages of tennis excellence.Join us as we uncover the grit behind the glory, exploring the highs and lows of competing at the highest level of the sport. From epic matches to personal anecdotes, Millman offers a candid glimpse into the life of a professional athlete, shedding light on the sacrifices, triumphs, and invaluable lessons learned along the way.Whether you're a die-hard tennis fan or simply seeking inspiration, this episode promises to serve up a compelling narrative of resilience, perseverance, and the sheer joy of chasing one's dreams. Tune in as we ace our way through captivating stories and engaging insights, courtesy of the one and only John Millman.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

Welcome to this  episode of Just Havin a CrackChris Dittmar, in addition to his squash career, is known for his work as a commentator in both squash and Australian rules football. After retiring from professional squash, Dittmar transitioned into sports media and became a commentator for squash events. He has provided analysis and commentary for various squash tournaments around the world.In addition to his involvement in squash, Dittmar has also worked as a commentator for Triple M, an Australian radio station known for its sports coverage. He has specifically provided commentary for Australian rules football matches, sharing his insights and analysis with listeners during the games. Dittmar's experience as a former athlete and his knowledge of the sport has made him a respected and valued commentator in both squash and football.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

On this episode of Just Havin' a Crack,  our guest Daryl Elliot Green takes us into a world most of us just take for granted.Daryl, while serving as a police officer was called to a regular job in the Northside of Brisbane. A situation where a death threat was alleged against a male and female.Upon the initial knock on the door, Darryl and his partner went back to the car to obtain more information about the male suspect.The next period changed their lives forever.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

Welcome to this weeks episode of Just Havin a Crack. This week's gues is impressionist and comedian Danny McMaster.Danny was a talented footballer growing up in the pub life with his dad "Wallaby" Bob McMaster.Dannys career span an era of televison where comeday entertainment pioneered the Australian TV screens. Rugby league new Faces and the iconic Hey Hey it's Saturday.So get yourself a beer, hit play and discover the many voices of Danny McMaster.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

This week's guest on episode 109 of Just Havin a Crack features Leigh Drennan.Leigh is a very popular figure in Brisbane Club cricket and along with his brother Mitch and Andrew Gode host the very popular podcast series We've got the chocolates. Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

Happy new year, welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.Our guest on this episode is Professional Golfer and Cricketer Peter McWhinney.A country lad from the Darling Downs in Queensland till his family moved to rural NSW Peter was a sporting kid. He loved his cricket and football.Boarding at a private school in Sydney Peter twice took 10 wickets in an innings once in the 10'a and 1st XII.Moving back to Queensland to play cricket Peter joined Wests cricket club on the western side of Brisbane.In his first game, he took 10 wickets for the day over two innings, was promoted to second grade, and playing 1st grade.Whilst as Wests he was invited to play golf at Brisbane Golf Club, a club where in 8 months was down to scratch and he eventually became a trainee pro.Listen as Peter describes his time on the Troppo tour here in Queensland, the European tour, the Japanese Tour, and his tassels with the Shark on the Australian circuit.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

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Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack. This week's guest is South African all-rounder, coach, and match Referee Mike Procter.Mike growing up in Durban was drawn to all sports but cricket won out.Mike rose to the top of his game at a time when South Africa was unable to compete internationally due to Apartheid.A country divided by what colour your skin was.World Series Cricket, County Cricket, and Currie Cup were Mike's avenues to display his skills.Post-retirement Mike went on to coach South Africa and then become a Match Referee.Mike was involved with the now infamous "Monkey Gate" saga between India and Australia.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.Our Guest is David Smerdon Grand Master Chess player.David at the time was one of only three Grand Master classified from Australia. Hear how Dave was a move away from beating the world champion and how cheating scandals are rocking the chess world with unusual remote-controlled devices.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

This week's guest on Just Havin a Crack is comedian Rob Brown.It would be fair to say that life experiences have given Rob a whole repertoire of material for his comedy routines.Difficult upbringing, corrections services officer, Iraq security, divorce, and others have all helped shape Rob and who is.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.Today's guest Ray Phillps has lived a fortunate life. A life where his love of cricket has taken him to places he never thought were possible.Growing up in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Ray took his opportunity to play cricket in Queensland where he had a distinguished career. Ray's career spanned World Series Cricket, the rebel tour of South Africa, and the shift from WSC back to the establishment and subsequent tours of England.Spend an hour with us as he hear from Ray and how opportunity knocks.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.Today's guest has led an interesting life, sliding doors life you could say.Lachie "Hank ( to his American Friends)" Ferguson has had a fortunate yet challenging life.Rugby has taken Lachie all over the world as a player and coach. For the past 10 years, Lachie has been coaching in America. Texas no less where "Friday Night Lights",  American Football is a religion. His rugby journey has not been without challenges. Family pressures and a condition which is now prevalent through all Collison sports, CTE, head trauma.Come on this journey with us as we talk to Lachie about his condition, trials and tribulations and his sliding doors moment where he found love.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.Today we get to share our stories a little more. Banger as you may be aware was living in Rabaul for the early part of his life.Today Banger tells his story of his time in PNG.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.With a quick single we bring up our 100th episode of the podcast. Today's guest was one of the most forthright Australian Captains, commentators and lovers of cricket to ever don the baggy green.Ian  Chappell, was at the fore front of the  evelution of Australian and world cricket. The link between the greats like Bradman, Benaud, Lawry, Border, Smith and Cummins.Ian was unbeknown to him st the time having the most significant conversation with Kerry Packer that world cricket had seen. Some may argue it paved the way for what modern cricket has become.Player, commentator and Australian Captain, Ian has always been frank in his analysis of the game he holds so dearly. That can be interpreted in so many different ways.This podcast is unedited in regards to this whole conversation flowing from start to finish and sequences true to the recording.We finished this podcast with the view that Chappelli is one of the deepest thinking selfless people and as he keeps on harping. "You onlu have to look at history. That will tell you"Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.Today we speak to journalist Pat Welsh. Growing up in Bundaberg Pat was living the life of a country kid in a great family unit.An opportunity to work at the Courier Mail eventually led Pat to move from Bundaberg to Brisbane and take a position up with channel 7.This quickly became Pat's passion, journalism. Pat's career led him to some of the great sporting events all over the world, making friends along the way.Pat's most publisized friendship is with iconic Australian Golfer Greg Norman.Without doubt, Pat's sliding door moment was applying for a job at the courier mail and not getting the position. Without that who knows where he may of landed?Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

Welcome to this episode of #JustHavinaCrack. This week we have Queensland Rep and Nrl star Chris Walker.Chris opens up on his NRL career starting with the Broncos and then moving to Sydney clubs and back to the Gold Coast.Chris is known for his Larkin personality. But as you listen through the podcast, Chris is no fool. Very self-aware with a sharp mind.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

In this episode of Just Havin a Crack, the boys sit down with Qld Bull's and Police Officer Luke Feldman.Luke was a country kid loving his cricket in far north Qld. Policing was his family's legacy and cricket was his passion.Luke was bought to the bright lights of Brisbane by mentor and good mate Joe Dawes.Luke, now a seasoned 1st class and grade cricketer wanted nothing more than to play for QLD. Which he achieved, along with a Sheffield Shield Victory and over 250 wickets.No retired from cricket, Luke is working in the missing person unit with the police. This is a new position for Luke and the role he is embracing in the fashion of his cricket. Get in and do your job, make a difference.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack.This week the boys chat to Australiana Singer-Songwriter Matty Scullion.Matt has worked with all the big names in the Australian music scene and in particular the country music scene.Names such as Ian Moss (Cold Chisel), Lee Kernaghan, Travis Collins and Amber Lawerance.Golden guitars, records and songs of the year we step into the world of a songwriter.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

In this episode of Just Havin a Crack we dive into one of the greatest sporting teams in history. The West Indian cricket teams of the late '70s, '80s and '90s were a powerhouse in world cricket. Ferocious fast bowlers, Cavelier batsman and they could move in the field like panthers.Front and centre was Physical trainer Dennis Waight.Dennis was a talented footballer till injury struck. During a chance meeting with the Australian trainer, he discovered the West Indies required a trainer for their upcoming Australian tour.Dennis with his train hard, play hard attitude soon fitted in and names like Garner, Lloyd, Marshall, Richards, Holding and Haynes not only became friends but family.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

Welcome to this episode of Just Havin a Crack. Today's guest David Falkenmire, was a very talented up and coming cricketer. Representing NSW colts with the great Len Pascoe.David was a typical country kid, residing in Tamworth and growing up in a town he loved. His cricket bought him to Sydney to play but still travelling each time from Tamworth to play club cricket.David started writing for the local paper in Tamworth, a job that he loved.After a conversation with his father, David had to make a decision that would embark him on a journey to Brisbane to take a full-time role as a journalist. This would be the last decision he had to make.David's career covering rugby league and cricket is a distinguished one in the days when people would wait with bated breath to receive the paper to read what was happening locally and internationally.David was front and centre.Follow us onFaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclubInstagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc