Shield Informed

The final round of Shield action before Christmas has plenty on the line, with four teams a chance to top the table by its conclusion. 

The Redbacks will farewell a stalwart against Queensland, Tasmania face a huge task against NSW, and Victoria and WA will meet for the first time since last years MCG abandonment.

The boys also break down the numbers behind this summer's run fest, and look forward to the ODI's against India later this month. 

The first full round of Shield action saw two Victorians bat themselves into the record books, Shaun Marsh continue his transition into a Penfolds Grange, and a thrilling finish between NSW and Queensland.

Willem discusses the health of the Shield with ABC Grandstand's Alister Nicholson, while also considering candidates for Australia A selection.

All matches are reviewed in full as always, with Shane Watson's Shield figures also under the microscope. 

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All six sides will be in action at once for the first time this summer, with WA looking to extend their time at the top against Tasmania, Victoria opening their campaign against the Redbacks, and a heavyweight clash between the Blues and Bulls.

Each match is previewed in full as the boys also debate the state of the Baggy Red, and investigate a 1950's tragedy at Karen Rolton Oval.

We also pay our respects to our friends in WA who will be without international cricket this summer for the first time in 50 years, and apportion the blame squarely on one man. 

Six tons and plenty of runs punctuated Round 2 of the Sheffield Shield, in which South Australia clung on for dear life to earn a draw against Tasmania.

NSW and WA cracked 1000 runs for just 18 wickets between them, as Australia's next big thing continued to thump on the door. 

Cricbuzz's Bharat Sundaresan joins the show to review the highlights of the week, including how Jason Gillespie can build on the Redbacks foundations, while the boys preview the proposed fixture for the international summer. 

Round two of the Shield kicks off on Monday from Adelaide with New South Wales in their first outing to meet an in-form WA, while Tasmania and the Redbacks will battle it out to avoid further early woe.

The boys preview both clashes, while also taking a look at the brewing unhappiness over Australia's international schedule for 2021.

Sir Garfield Sobers' outrageous Shield exploits are the focus of the history lesson, while we also mourn the loss of the West End Brewery in Adelaide. 

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Both Queensland and WA clinched victory in the final hour of their Sheffield Shield clashes with Tasmania and the Redbacks to cap off an engrossing start to the season.

The boys review both clashes while bowing down before Ashton Agar and Michael Neser, while also taking aim at the Betoota Advocate's tired, reheated sledging. 

Alistair Nicholson stepping down from his ACA role, Shaun Marsh's place in the record books and the London Bus theory are all in the mix for good measure.

New balls will be taken in two huge clashes as the Shield returns this Saturday, with Queensland to play Tasmania and the Redbacks to host WA.

The boys take an in depth look at the squads the four sides have taken into the opening four rounds, and are also joined for a word by RSN's Adam White about his expectations of the campaign.

David Moyes, Drew Ginn and Rachel Haynes all get a nod as well, enjoy the return of the Shield!

It's been a winter of uncertainty but, mercifully, the Sheffield Shield returns this week for it's 119th season, meaning we're back for our second!

On our season preview we run the rule over every player listed by each state, look at the ins and outs, and review a couple of the off-season's big coaching changes.

We also pay tribute to Dean Jones, say sayonara to the Duke's ball, and delve into the history of Adelaide's Elphick Park.

A sudden end to the Sheffield Shield means early stumps for Shield Informed. Join us for our final episode of the summer as we review Round 9, congratulate NSW on a dominant campaign and deserved title, and dust off the archives for a history lesson.

The boys also present their teams of the season, and we want to hear yours as well! Hit us up on Twitter.

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Thanks to everyone who's had a listen and told a mate about us across the summer! It's been heaps of fun, and keep an eye out for our return next summer...or maybe earlier!

It'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!

It'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 regional finals, and the greatest Tasmanian no. 7 batsman of all time. 

The Sheffield Shield is set up for an intriguing final month following an action-packed Round Seven, with wins for Queensland, Victoria and South Australia tightening up the table.

Tune in for a detailed review of each match, as well as a wide-ranging chat with 3AW journalist and commentator Bruce Eva, who runs the rule across the competition and the Australian cricket landscape in general.

The validity of the CA XI, the rise of Wil Parker, and another edition of History Lesson are all on the agenda, so strap yourselves in. 

The Sheffield Shield is back for 2020, which means we're here to bring you all you need to know ahead of Round 7. 

Hear from Willem and Nick on Matt Renshaw's axing, and stay for an explanation on why David Warner winning the Allan Border Medal is actually not the most unfair occurrence in the history of sport. 

Moises Henriques, Katy Perry and the Earl of Sheffield all get a run as well, so listen in and rejoice in the fact the red ball is back out for the business end of summer. 

In 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.  

Round 5 of the Sheffield Shield saw a dour MCG draw, an epic Redbacks choke and a Queensland demolition job. Round six promises similar action, with the boys looking ahead to a top of the table clash between NSW and Queensland, Victoria hosting WA, and George Bailey's farewell clash in Tasmania.

The Australian's Peter Lalor also joins the show to discuss the MCG pitch, young Australian talent, future Test captains and plenty more. 

Concussion subs, floppy hats, and David Warner's 334* are also on the agenda. 

Round 5 of the Sheffield Shield will see the winless Vics host an undefeated NSW outfit, Tasmania take on a rampaging Queensland Bulls side, and South Australia have another crack at ending their 646 day winless run, against WA. 

The boys also discuss Shaun Marsh's Marsh Cup dominance, the possibility of Papua New Guinea playing cricket in Australia, and start a campaign to get Test cricket back at the WACA. 

The boys review a massive round of Sheffield Shield action, which saw the NSW juggernaught continue their dominance of the competition. Queensland staged one of the great Sheffield Shield comebacks, while South Australia came agonisingly close to a breakthrough win.

The Age's Daniel Cherny joins the show to discuss the prevalent issue of mental illness in cricket, and give his views on the Australian squad selected for the first Test against Pakistan.

And NSW's rising star batsman Daniel Solway speaks about his road to the Sheffield Shield, and what it's like to share a changing room with stars of Australian cricket. 

Shield Informed previews round four of the Sheffield Shield. NSW are looking to prolong their perfect start to the season against WA, while SA and Victoria are looking to break their ducks as they host Tasmania and Queensland respectively.

The boys preview each match in detail, while also highlighting some of the unsung young stars emerging across the country. The Australia A squad is also on the agenda, with some of the big names of the domestic scene battling it out for a place in the first Test against Pakistan.

The boys review the third round of the Sheffield Shield, which saw wins for NSW and Tasmania, as well as a hard-fought draw between Queensland and WA. 

Fox Cricket journalist Matt Balmer also joins the show, discussing the reasons behind Victoria's slow start to their Championship defence.

The possibility of foreigners in the Shield, Australia A selection, and plenty more, is all on the agenda. 

The first episode of Shield Informed takes you through all you need to know ahead of the third round of the Sheffield Shield, discussing all the big talking points and previewing the upcoming fixtures.

We also take a look at those pressing for Test selection, and give our thoughts on Cricket Australia's experimental fixturing of the summer.