Just Havin a Crack

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this  episode of Just Havin a Crack Chris 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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&apo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclub Instagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

Send us Fan Mail 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...

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Send us Fan Mail 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 Se...

Send us Fan Mail 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 on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com...

Send us Fan Mail 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 on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclub...

Send us Fan Mail 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, th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 "F...

Send us Fan Mail 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 on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/toombuldistrictcricketclub Instagram https://www.instagram.com/toombuldcc

Send us Fan Mail 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, Benau...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 on FaceBook h...

Send us Fan Mail 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 not...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 footbal...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this week's episode of Just Havin a Crack. Today's guest Toutai Kefu was a hard uncompromising player at number 8 in the halcyon days of Australian Rugby.  Our last Bledisloe series victory over the All Blacks, 2 World Cup victories (Kefu played just one due to injury) series-winning victory over the British and Irish Lions. But who would have thought his grea...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Just Havin a Crack we speak to an international cricketer, Gary Cosier. You may remember Gary was featured on the mini-series HOWZAT as one of the few current Australian players not to receive a contract in the World Series Cricket startup. Gary was a member of the Australian side making a 100 on debut at the MCG in front of 70,000 people and his Mum and Dad. Gary was...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Just Havin a Crack we catch up with retired Jockey Damian Browne.  Damian was one of the most respected Horsemen in Australia, riding some of the best horses in Australia and the world. Starting in Christchurch as a trots trainer/driver, Damian after being a fast learner moved to a Gallops Trackwork rider and then into the races. Moving previously to Melbourne f...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 90 features Auslan Coder Mikey Webb.  What is Auslan? Auslan is people that communicate with their hands as the majority of them are deaf. Growing up in a family predominantly deaf, Mikey's first language is signing. He feels more comfortable signing than in his second language speech. Mikey's career as an Auslan Coder has become more popular since covid and gove...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Just Havin a Crack we speak to the boys from a new funky workwear brand Trade Mutt. These two Aussie Larkin's were not satisfied with just being tradesmen, they wanted more.  Working during the day and planning for the future at night. They come up with the concept of making industrial workwear cool.  Cool patterns loud patterns, recognisable patterns to ge...