The Yellow Ball Podcast

The Yellow Ball Podcast - bringing you all the action from the National Indoor Cricket League in 2019. Hosted by Gary Lowe.

In this first instalment of The Yellow Ball Podcast Gary Lowe and special guest David Shepley analyse the streamed matches between the Strathpine Burra's and Springwood Scorpions. We also hear from Melbourne Renegades BBL champ Cam Boyce and get the lowdown from the man who literally wrote the indoor cricket rulebook.

In this episode of the Yellow Ball Podcast we analyse the ACT double header with Australian open men's player Ryan Dowse, and Indoor Cricket Hall of Fame Inductee Donna Dalby drops by to share her thoughts on the game.

In this edition of the Yellow Ball podcast we head west and analyse the performances from the featured NICL matches in Western Australia. We're joined by Haydn Brumm - captain of the Australian Mens ID team which is the representative team for cricketers with an intellectual disability. We also hear from Sydney Sixers BBL Player Josh Phillippe who is playing for the Seamer Snakes in this years NICL.

In this episode of the Yellow Ball Podcast we wrap up the live streamed matches of the week, coming to you from Casey in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne. We speak to Jake Floros who was a ACT Young Australian of the Year Nominee, and ACT and Australia Indoor Cricket representative. After a life threatening health scare Jake is now an ambassador for the Australian Red Cross and runs the Donate For Jake initiative. Also on the show is Mayor Amanda Stapledon who has served the city of Casey as a councillor and mayor for twelve years, and is passionate about inclusion in sport for participants with a disability. Giveaway this week is from SMG Cricket - https://smgsports.com.au/ (https://smgsports.com.au/)

In this edition of the Yellow Ball Podcast Chris Griffin from Cricket ACT catches up with Claire Koski, and Gary Lowe speaks to Laura Shaw about her career and the swag of young players coming through the ranks.Claire Koski has played in the WBBL for the Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades. She is currently playing in the mens division of the NICL in the ACT, and is an Australian Indoor World Cup Winner.Laura Shaw is a World Cup Winner, was the Player of the World Cup Final in 2017, member of the NICL Championship Squad with Croydon in 2018, coach of the Under 14 Victoria Girls Squad, and next year will be Captain Coach of the Heatherdale Cricket Club (outdoor).Get in touch with us anytime - yellowballpodcast@gmail.comFollow all the action of the NICL and keep up to date with all things indoor - https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/ (https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/)

In this edition of the Yellow Ball Podcast we cover all the action of the Masters National Champs.

In this edition of The Yellow Ball Podcast we head to New South Wales where the Raptors Green and Black teams battle it out in the womens division. In the mens division the Raptors took on the Castle Hill Cougars. Interviews with Tracey McGrath, Kristian Messia and Mitch Hinds.

In this episode of the Yellow Ball Podcast it's a bit of a bookend of indoor cricket careers. 11 year old Stevee Hogan pops into the studio with his dad Frank Hogan to chat about his career so far, coaching tips and World Cup predictions. Stevee has already represented Queensland in indoor cricket, and enjoys playing outdoor with the Bramble Bay and Pine Rivers cricket clubs. Tony Panecasio recently announced his retirement from indoor cricket at the National Masters Championships in Adelaide. He talks about his playing days and his future coaching aspirations in the sport.If you'd like more info on the Blind Cricket Game with Samuel Johnson you can check out the fundraising page here - https://bit.ly/2WuNeL2

In this edition of the Yellow Ball Podcast we unpack all the action from the NICL Victoria West Division. In the womens game the Cranbourne Kings took on the EMP Bombers, whilst the mens fixture saw the North Geelong Supercats up against the Northcote Pirates.Our 16 Overs With segment features former NSW Sheffield Shield player Liam Zammit, who is currently representing NSW and Australia in the indoor format.Watch all the live streamed NICL games at https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/ (https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/) and get in touch with us anytime - yellowballpodcast@gmail.com.

This week Chris Griffin brings us all the pre and post game wrap ups from the NICL ACT Finals Series. In the semi final the Wolves were up against the Conquerors, with the Conquerors progressing through to the final against the Jaguars. In a final for the ages the Conquerors lived up to their name and took the game by one run! We spoke to the winning captain Brock Winkler who thinks his team is a big chance at the National Finals.We also heard from Clint Indrele who is involved with the Macarthur Indoor Cricket League (MICL) which is the premier mid-week indoor cricket competition in NSW.Keep up to date with all things indoor cricket at the Cricket Australia Indoor Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/ (https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/)

In this edition of the Yellow Ball Podcast we head to Casey Stadium in Cranbourne, Victoria to bring you a comprehensive wrap up of the 2019 Indoor Cricket National Championships. Guests on the show include winning Queensland captains Jude Coleman and Lyle Teske, as well as South Australian U21 Men's Coach Mark Harvy.Make sure to follow Cricket Australia Indoor on Facebook for your daily fix of all things indoor cricket - https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/ (https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/)

In this episode of the Yellow Ball Podcast we bring you all the action from the 2019 ICNC Junior Championships, including a grandstand finish between Victoria Blue and Queensland in the U15's Grand Final.We've got a heap of guests lined up for the last few episodes of the show, including some news you don't want to miss.Get in touch with us anytime at yellowballpodcast@gmail.com. Until next time - down up it to the springs!

In this episode of the Yellow Ball Podcast we head south to Tassie to cover all the action from High Performance Cricket in Kingston. Clive Rose is our special guest - Clive is a first class cricketer who has represented Victoria in indoor cricket. He has played Sheffield Shield for Tasmania, as well as representing Victoria in the Ryobi Cup. He has played BBL for the Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes, and in 2012 won the Ryder Medal, which is awarded to the best player in Victorian Premier Cricket.Keep up to date with all the action from the NICL at https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/ (https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/)Contact us anytime - yellowballpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode of the Yellow Ball Podcast we head to South Australia for all the action from this weekends NICL round, and we chat to a couple of heavy hitters from the world of indoor cricket.We catch up with Sean Ongers all the way from the UK to chat all things indoor cricket in Ole Blighty.. Sean has received 61 international caps and has captained England more times than any other player.Brenton Brien is an Australian Masters player and current head coach of the Australian Open Mens Team.With two more live streamed rounds make sure you follow Cricket Australia Indoor at https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/ (https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/)

In this episode of the Yellow Ball Podcast we head to Action Indoor Sports at Victoria Point to cover all the excitement from the South East Queensland NICL fixtures between the Victoria Point Vipers and the Toowoomba Dragons.We catch up with rising star Emily Valance who at just 17 years of age has already represented Queensland in the Open Womens Division and was recently selected to represent Australia in the Under 21 Squad.We also finish our 2 part interview series with Australian Mens Coach Brenton Brien.It's the business end of the NICL so make sure you stay up to date with all the results at https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/ (https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/)

In this episode of the Yellow Ball Podcast we take a long hard look at the action from this weekend's live streamed NICL matches in Victoria between the Cranbourne Kings and Hoppers Hurricanes (W) with the Croydon Raiders taking on the Casey Stars (M).Briana Binch is the Indoor Cricket and Events Manager for Cricket Australia. Her playing career has seen her represent Middlesex, Victoria Spirit and the Melbourne Renegades in the WBBL.Willie Brink is a South African international player and World Cup MVP. He is currently representing South Africa in the mens 35's division, and was in Australia for the national championships.Make sure you follow Cricket Australia Indoor as we get to the business end of the NICL for all the finals action - https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/ (https://www.facebook.com/CricketAusIndoor/)

It was a massive weekend at Action Indoor Sports Toombul for the NICL Finals Series. In the last episode of Season 1 we go behind the scenes and break down all the moments where it was won and lost.Keep an eye on the Cricket Australia Indoor Facebook page for all the news around the Trans-Tasman Test Series as well as the Masters World Series from Capetown in South Africa.Thanks for your support of the inaugural season of the Yellow Ball Podcast!

We took the show on the road to Action Indoor Sports in Wynnum for a very special Yellow Ball Podcast. The TRI 21 Series is an annual event which features indoor cricket, netball and beach volleyball and raises much needed funds for Down Syndrome Queensland. This year the event is on track to take the total funds raised past the $100,000 mark!Michael Harrison is the founder of the event and spoke to Gary Lowe about the significance of the event and the importance of inclusivity in sport. Gary was also joined by some of the stars of indoor cricket who are all involved with the TRI 21 Series - Australian Men's Coach Brenton Brien, Australian men's representatives Rob Fitzgerald and Matthew Floros, as well as Allison Nagle from the Australian women's team.This episode brought to you by our friends at Play Straight Cricket - https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/ (https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/)Get along to the TRI 21 Series at Action Indoor Sports in Wynnum on the 7th and 8th of December. Your support will help raise awareness and funds for Down Syndrome. Check out their Facebook page for more details - https://www.facebook.com/tri21series/ (https://www.facebook.com/tri21series/)Find out how you can support and empower those who are living with Down Syndrome - https://www.downsyndromeqld.org.au/ (https://www.downsyndromeqld.org.au/)

Welcome back for season 2 of the Yellow Ball Podcast! With the coronavirus pandemic taking the wind out of everyone's sails, episode 1 focuses on the impacts of this unprecedented event.Stephen Mogg and Mark Divin are both business owners with skin in the game, who have been heavily affected by the coronavirus shutdowns. Mark Divin owns and operates The Cricket Hub in Tasmania, which not only hosts indoor cricket but provides coaching and training for both indoor and outdoor cricketers. Stephen Mogg has been a Queensland Masters player for around 10 years, is a coach and owns four indoor sports centres.They joined Gary Lowe for a chat about the impacts that the shutdowns have had on their businesses, and how the indoor cricket community can support centres as restrictions ease.Season 2 of the Yellow Ball Podcast is all thanks to our supporters and sponsors:Cricket Australia - http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/ (http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/)Play Straight Cricket - https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/ (https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/)Sportscast Australia - http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/ (http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/)RE/MAX Elevate Tarragindi - https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi (https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi)Brisbane Podcasts - https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts/ (https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts/)

Rob Fitzgerald is an absolute legend of the game, with a career spanning over two decades. Rob has represented Queensland for 21 years and has competed in a staggering six World Cup bids for Australia. His Australian representative career has made him one of the longest serving Aussie players to ever take the court.In this edition of The Yellow Ball Podcast Rob opens up about what it takes to stay on the top rung of the sport, drops some red hot training tips, and unpacks one of his signature moves on court.Season 2 of the Yellow Ball Podcast is all thanks to our supporters and sponsors:Cricket Australia - http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/ (http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/)Play Straight Cricket - https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/ (https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/)Sportscast Australia - http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/ (http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/)RE/MAX Elevate Tarragindi - https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi (https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi)Brisbane Podcasts - https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts/ (https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts/)

Vinny Sandhu is one of the greats of the WA indoor cricket scene, having played for Western Australia in the Open side from 2000 to 2019 as well as playing in the WA Masters side from 2017 to 2019. Vin also represented Australia in the Masters World Series in Capetown, and calls the Seamer Snakes Indoor Cricket Club home.He's involved in the European Cricket League as one of their lead commentators, and also goes by the pseudonym Mr Maximoooo. Other career highlights include being selected in the Swiss Invitational XI in the Cricket on Ice Tournament - where you play cricket on a frozen lake in sub zero temperatures!Vinny is an absolute character, he's a legend of our sport and we loved having him on The Yellow Ball Podcast. You can follow Vinny here:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrMaximooooo/ (https://www.facebook.com/MrMaximooooo/)Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrmaximooooo/ (https://www.instagram.com/mrmaximooooo/)Season 2 of the Yellow Ball Podcast is all thanks to our supporters and sponsors:Cricket Australia - http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/ (http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/)Play Straight Cricket - https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/ (https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/)Sportscast Australia - http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/ (http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/)RE/MAX Elevate Tarragindi - https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi (https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi)Brisbane Podcasts - https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts/ (https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts)

Where do we start with this weeks guest, because Cindy Kross has done it all in Indoor! Cindy doesn't often do interviews so it was a real pleasure to have her on the podcast this week. In fact there was just too much to chat about so Cindy will join us again next week to chat more about her career and life in indoor cricket.Apart from being inducted into the Indoor Cricket Hall of Fame, Cindy Kross has represented Queensland, Western Australia and Australia (Opens and Masters). She's also had an extensive coaching career, with involvement at both the national and international level. Whether playing or coaching, Cindy is passionate about representing Australia, and always left it all out on the court!Season 2 of the Yellow Ball Podcast is all thanks to our supporters and sponsors:Cricket Australia - http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/ (http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/)Play Straight Cricket - https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/ (https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/)Sportscast Australia - http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/ (http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/)RE/MAX Elevate Tarragindi - https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi (https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi)Brisbane Podcasts - https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts/ (https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts)

We had so much to talk about with Indoor Cricket Hall of Fame inductee Cindy Kross that we had to have her back for a second week on the podcast. Cindy is an absolute great of our sport, and any young cricketer coming through the ranks needs to listen to some of her tips for being the best you can be,Apart from being inducted into the Indoor Cricket Hall of Fame, Cindy Kross has represented Queensland, Western Australia and Australia (Opens and Masters). She's also had an extensive coaching career, with involvement at both the national and international level. Whether playing or coaching, Cindy is passionate about representing Australia, and always left it all out on the court!Season 2 of the Yellow Ball Podcast is all thanks to our supporters and sponsors:Cricket Australia - http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/ (http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/)Play Straight Cricket - https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/ (https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/)Sportscast Australia - http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/ (http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/)RE/MAX Elevate Tarragindi - https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi (https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi)Brisbane Podcasts - https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts/ (https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts)

Alex Weeks is the captain of the Springwood Scorpions, current NICL Champions, is a Queensland rep player, as well as being selected in the Australian junior side. Alex has progressed all the way through to the senior Australian team, touring New Zealand for the Trans-Tasman Test Series. Lowey reckons there are big things in the pipeline for this young gun - so remember the name!Joining Alex on the podcast is Bruce Arrold, a long time coach in the Queensland indoor cricket scene who always has plenty of time for anyone who wants to pick his brain about anything cricket related!Season 2 of the Yellow Ball Podcast is all thanks to our supporters and sponsors:Cricket Australia - http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/ (http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/)Play Straight Cricket - https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/ (https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/)Sportscast Australia - http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/ (http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/)RE/MAX Elevate Tarragindi - https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi (https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi)Brisbane Podcasts - https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts/ (https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts)

This edition of the Yellow Ball Podcast could just be the biggest ever as Lowey sits down for a chat with the Boyce twins. The boys talk about their respective cricket careers, both outdoor and indoor, as well as family life and a brotherly bond.Cameron Boyce made his first class debut playing for Queensland against Western Australia at the Gabba in March 2010. Former Test spinner Ashley Mallet described him as "the best leg spinner he'd seen since Shane Warne, and Cam went on to also play for Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield. A high flyer in the world of T20, Cam has had stints with the Adelaide Strikers, Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League, winning the title with the Renegades in the 2018/19 season. He has played 7 T20I's for Australia, taking 8 wickets at an average of 19.00.Chris Boyce has played first grade for Toombul Cricket Club, and has represented Queensland, as well as Australia in Indoor Cricket in Trans-Tasman and World Cup squads.They both played in the 2019 NICL Grand Final for the Strathpine Burras and have been enjoying playing indoor this year despite Covid-19 related disruptions.Season 2 of the Yellow Ball Podcast is all thanks to our supporters and sponsors:Cricket Australia - http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/ (http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/)Play Straight Cricket - https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/ (https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/)Sportscast Australia - http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/ (http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/)RE/MAX Elevate Tarragindi - https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi (https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi)Brisbane Podcasts - https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts/ (https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts)

You would know by now that Season 2 of The Yellow Ball Podcast would not be possible without the support of our friends (and major sponsor) Play Straight Cricket. Stephen Mogg from Play Straight Cricket joins us to talk about business in the current climate, and how he got into supplying indoor cricketers with the best bats and gear going around.David Shepley is an absolute legend of Indoor Cricket, having been inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016. As an officiator he has umpired at 5 Open Championships, including 3 Men's Grand Finals, developed and implemented the Umpire Accreditation Program in 1992, which is still in use today and is a current member of the Cricket Australia High Performance Committee. He has worked tirelessly to raise the standard of umpiring in our sport and is a wealth of knowledge that all involved can tap into!Season 2 of the Yellow Ball Podcast is all thanks to our supporters and sponsors:Cricket Australia - http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/ (http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/)Play Straight Cricket - https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/ (https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/)Sportscast Australia - http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/ (http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/)RE/MAX Elevate Tarragindi - https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi (https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi)Brisbane Podcasts - https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts/ (https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts)

This episode is very important to us here at The Yellow Ball Podcast. The TRI 21 Series led by Michael Harrison, provides much needed funds and awareness for those in our community living with down syndrome. We bring you up close and personal with the TRI 21 Series Invitational Match, where eight of the worlds greatest indoor players played alongside their friends with down syndrome. We bring you insights from the CEO of Down Syndrome Queensland, a smorgasbord of international superstars and a little something special from our host Gary Lowe.We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it.Find out more about the TRI 21 Series at their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/tri21series/ (https://www.facebook.com/tri21series/)You can help out those living with down syndrome by supporting Down Syndrome Queensland, or your relevant local support network - https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/qld/ (https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/qld/)This episode of The Yellow Ball Podcast was sponsored by Brisbane Podcasts - https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts (https://www.facebook.com/bnepodcasts)Season 2 of The Yellow Ball Podcast is brought to you by our sponsors and supporters:Cricket Australia - http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/ (http://www.indoor.cricket.com.au/)Play Straight Cricket - https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/ (https://www.facebook.com/PlaystraightcricketPSC/)Sportscast Australia - http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/ (http://www.sportscastaustralia.com.au/sca/)RE/MAX Elevate Tarragindi - https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi (https://www.remax.com.au/office-profile/remax-elevate-tarragindi)

"When you play this game and get involved, you're on a winning ticket.This is the game that we all love...this, is indoor cricket."Gary waxes lyrical about the game we all love with his epic indoor cricket monologue.