Wednesday, 13 February 2019

BBL08 Best XI

This article does eventually reveal the Rob's Blog official unofficial BBL08 Best XI.

But first, a review of the season.

BBL08 was, at best, a plateau for the golden goose of Australian cricket. And at worst, the competition jumped the shark.

Everything prophesied in the BBL07 Best XI introductory spiel has come to pass...

Saturday, 26 January 2019

Book Review: Mr. Tickle

Mr. Tickle is the original book in the Mr. Men series. It was written by Roger Hargreaves, after Adam - his son, and future successor as Mr. Men series author - asked him, what does a tickle look like?

It is a good question! And here is the apparent answer:


Another good question might be, what does a tickle act like? And the answer to that is rather disturbing.

Wednesday, 9 January 2019

Stuff My Kids Say, Part 18

This edition is also known as...


THE HOLIDAY SEASON SPECIAL BUMPER EDITION~!

We are kicking off 2019 with a big update!

Friday, 21 December 2018

All The Hats I've Eaten - 2018

Presenting my annual fine dining tally, based on the latest Good Food Guide.

At the end of last year I was at 29 restaurants and 42 hats eaten.

This year I'm at...

Monday, 17 December 2018

My Christmas Wish Is Good Health For All

Or: how I injured myself at the last holiday celebration in the most ridiculous way imaginable.

Monday, 3 December 2018

Aussies in the NBA - Power Rankings~!

A few months ago, I looked at the mathematics of the NBA draft lottery. Now that the NBA season has commenced, let's continue with the numbers through official* power rankings of Aussies in the NBA~!

*Actually unofficial
Pictured: The first Aussie in the NBA, the
 legend LUC LONGLEY~! Plus some other guy.
But before we start, I present to you...

The official Aussies in the NBA drinking game

Skol every time you read:
  • South Sudanese born
  • Son of NBL import...
Without these two things, Australian basketball looks a lot less healthy.