MacRobertson Shield
NZ vs ENG Day 3: Hogan vs Mulliner by Jarrod Coutts
England hold a 4-2 lead which could have easily been 3-3 after a good comeback from the Kiwi's on day 2 after England's perfect 3-0 start on day 1. This match is a battle of the classics.. the crowd thinks it is a rematch of the 1990 MacRob match which was the first best of 21, triangular tournament. Hogan was playing at 1 and Mulliner was playing at 2. Lawn 4 at United.. na na, Lawn 5!!
02 May 2017 8:40AM (Tournament); 8 Readers
Mulliner EB
Hogan 2yS of it
Mulliner S of c2
Hogan misses the shot down the line into c4
02 May 2017 8:41AM (Tournament); 8 Readers
Mulliner doesn't get going as he's hampered after h1.. where can he get to?
02 May 2017 8:41AM (Tournament); 9 Readers
Is able to get back towards partner in c2
02 May 2017 8:51AM (Tournament); 11 Readers
Hogan misses from 1 to c4 and Mulliner plays some good shots and has a laid break
02 May 2017 8:52AM (Tournament); 11 Readers
4/4 lawns are looking English at present
02 May 2017 8:54AM (Tournament); 13 Readers
It will be an NSL. All other clips on h1
02 May 2017 9:00AM (Tournament); 20 Readers
The balls on the EB are further N than usual.. will Hogan take his traditional shot from A Baulk, or shoot from c3
02 May 2017 9:08AM (Tournament); 21 Readers
He heads to c3.. stalks.. head up head down, restalk etc
02 May 2017 9:09AM (Tournament); 21 Readers
Hits! Bosche
02 May 2017 9:09AM (Tournament); 22 Readers
Hogan doesn't get a rush to the ball on WB and will be rolling to h2 trying to get a rush to h1 from NB level with h3
02 May 2017 9:11AM (Tournament); 22 Readers
BANG
02 May 2017 9:12AM (Tournament); 23 Readers
Croquet stroke goes off the lawn by yards and finishes with a rush to the WB level with the peg. That's unfortunately not good enough for NZ
02 May 2017 9:12AM (Tournament); 23 Readers
At least it's off the 4b ball I suppose
02 May 2017 9:12AM (Tournament); 22 Readers
Mulliner clips the 8 yarder and will be making a leave
02 May 2017 9:13AM (Tournament); 22 Readers
Maugham says hello from 3 courts away with one heck of a sneeze
02 May 2017 9:14AM (Tournament); 21 Readers
Mulliner is in c4 with balls E of 3 and W of 2 with a rush to h1 so Hogan will need to hit
02 May 2017 9:17AM (Tournament); 19 Readers
Mulliner will have a standard TP for g1
Doesn't rush well enough to h1 and loads h2 going to the balls near h3.. hit's his 4 yarder and will be rushing to h1 from level with 3 on EB
Approaches from 4ySW, runs h1 and I think that'll be game over. As usual, I'll update if anything exciting happens
02 May 2017 9:23AM (Tournament); 21 Readers
This break is all over the gaff
02 May 2017 9:27AM (Tournament); 17 Readers
Is currently taking croquet from 2yS of c3 croqueting it towards h2 going to his h3 pioneer which is on the NB level with h3. Does have a nice little h4 pioneer though..
02 May 2017 9:28AM (Tournament); 17 Readers
Always a silver lining
02 May 2017 9:28AM (Tournament); 17 Readers
On the ground ready for the plank
02 May 2017 9:28AM (Tournament); 17 Readers
Doesn't hold it for very long though
02 May 2017 9:28AM (Tournament); 17 Readers
The break is back in control now.. has a rush out of h5 and set up for the delayed
02 May 2017 9:32AM (Tournament); 19 Readers
one peel done and is set up to peel penult going to 4b
02 May 2017 9:41AM (Tournament); 19 Readers
straight rover to go
02 May 2017 9:44AM (Tournament); 19 Readers
No worries. Game 1 26TP
02 May 2017 9:59AM (Tournament); 23 Readers
England are game up on 3/3 so far
02 May 2017 9:59AM (Tournament); 23 Readers
Game 2:
Hogan WB peg high
02 May 2017 10:00AM (Tournament); 21 Readers
Mulliner having a little ponder
02 May 2017 10:02AM (Tournament); 26 Readers
Mulliner peg high EB
02 May 2017 10:04AM (Tournament); 23 Readers
The campaigner hit's partner from c1.. what will he come up with from here
02 May 2017 10:05AM (Tournament); 28 Readers
Lays up on the EB with a rush that I think is towards partner
02 May 2017 10:09AM (Tournament); 25 Readers
Mulliner misses into c4 so Hogan has his first chance for game 2
02 May 2017 10:10AM (Tournament); 24 Readers
What can the campaigner get up to?
02 May 2017 10:10AM (Tournament); 25 Readers
He's approaching h3 and in control
02 May 2017 10:14AM (Tournament); 23 Readers
After being in complete control by h6.. he's now playing for an NSL taking croquet from the EB loading sending it towards WB going to the secondary oppo ball which is 3yN of 3b and partner is 7yS of h2
02 May 2017 10:30AM (Tournament); 26 Readers
Croquets it off the WB and gives Mulliner a 1 yarder
02 May 2017 10:30AM (Tournament); 28 Readers
luckily it's with the 4b ball, but again, it's not quite good enough at this level from the campaigner
02 May 2017 10:31AM (Tournament); 27 Readers
I tell a lie.. all other clips were on h1 so it's only giving away a break rather than a match winning turn
02 May 2017 10:32AM (Tournament); 25 Readers
Good commentary though on him though? =P
02 May 2017 10:32AM (Tournament); 25 Readers
Mulliner on a tp
02 May 2017 10:35AM (Tournament); 23 Readers
TPO*
02 May 2017 10:36AM (Tournament); 24 Readers
Geez I make some errors on this commentating thing.. at the time it sounds good in my head, but after having re-read some of it, I do apologise for all the garbage that doesn't make any sense!
02 May 2017 10:37AM (Tournament); 24 Readers
First peel done after h3
02 May 2017 10:38AM (Tournament); 24 Readers
Rover peel atttempted going to 3b but bounces out, so it will be a straight rover peel
02 May 2017 10:48AM (Tournament); 29 Readers
Onto the rover peel now..
02 May 2017 10:53AM (Tournament); 31 Readers
No worries (not Martins)
02 May 2017 10:55AM (Tournament); 32 Readers
Mulliner finishes within an inch of pegging himself out as well at the end of his TPO. Balls in c2 and peg high EB. A pretty nice turn on the whole
02 May 2017 10:57AM (Tournament); 34 Readers
I'm off to find some power so I'll rejoin you in about an hour and try do the odd bit of commentary off the phone in the meantime
02 May 2017 11:00AM (Tournament); 32 Readers
Lots of interaction in the TPO
02 May 2017 12:51PM (Tournament); 13 Readers
Hogan had 3 or 4 half chances and progressed to h3
02 May 2017 12:51PM (Tournament); 12 Readers
Mulliner failed 4b with Hogan in c2
02 May 2017 12:52PM (Tournament); 12 Readers
Hogan hit the shot and lets out the famous war cry! FINISH
02 May 2017 12:52PM (Tournament); 11 Readers
Currently approaching h6 and in control on his 3bb
02 May 2017 12:53PM (Tournament); 12 Readers
Approaching penult.. rover pioneer is 4y NE of the peg
02 May 2017 1:01PM (Tournament); 16 Readers
It's been a good turn so far from Hogan.. one hoop to go
02 May 2017 1:02PM (Tournament); 17 Readers
Go on, the campaigner!
02 May 2017 1:02PM (Tournament); 17 Readers
Good rush to rover
02 May 2017 1:02PM (Tournament); 17 Readers
1y rover hoop.. grovels through it..
02 May 2017 1:03PM (Tournament); 16 Readers
Misses
02 May 2017 1:03PM (Tournament); 16 Readers
It's off the 4b ball so he will get one more shot
02 May 2017 1:03PM (Tournament); 18 Readers
but that is a big error
02 May 2017 1:03PM (Tournament); 16 Readers
Mulliner misses a 4 yarder!
02 May 2017 1:04PM (Tournament); 19 Readers
That's a get out of jail
02 May 2017 1:05PM (Tournament); 19 Readers
Hogan takes g2 +5
02 May 2017 1:05PM (Tournament); 20 Readers
Players are stopping for lunch.. this will resume in an hour
02 May 2017 1:10PM (Tournament); 23 Readers
The fun is about to continue..
02 May 2017 1:57PM (Tournament); 32 Readers
G3
Mulliner EB
Hogan S of c2
Mulliner misses partner
Hogan hits partner in c2
02 May 2017 2:04PM (Tournament); 33 Readers
But then takes off into h2 =(
02 May 2017 2:04PM (Tournament); 33 Readers
Leaves himself a 18 yarder rather than a 2-3 yarder
02 May 2017 2:05PM (Tournament); 33 Readers
Misses, that will be first break to Mulliner
02 May 2017 2:05PM (Tournament); 34 Readers
Mulliner falls short on his approach to h1 and fails the hoop. Hogan has a 6 yarder...
02 May 2017 2:10PM (Tournament); 37 Readers
Misses...?
02 May 2017 2:10PM (Tournament); 37 Readers
No! He hits the hoop then bounces into it. That's a roquet for the campaigner
02 May 2017 2:11PM (Tournament); 39 Readers
Hogan going round, approaching h6
02 May 2017 2:18PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
Hogan has had all the balls and has failed to make a good leave. It's going to be an OSL at best
02 May 2017 2:23PM (Tournament); 42 Readers
Nope.. he's chased for a spread with the balls nowhere near the peg
02 May 2017 2:24PM (Tournament); 42 Readers
I think it's wide open from here and he still has a lag back at partner.. who is inlawn from the EB
02 May 2017 2:25PM (Tournament); 43 Readers
Doesn't give partner a rush either as he's gone off the lawn. I think Mulliner has a choice of 12 yarders or a defensive shot which Hogan probably won't go round off
02 May 2017 2:25PM (Tournament); 44 Readers
Mulliner shoots from the peg to the balls at the EB.. is it a double? Misses and Hogan has a standard TP for the match
02 May 2017 2:29PM (Tournament); 43 Readers
Hogan plays a poor rush to h1 and over approaches. Fails h1 to the jaws and gives Mulliner a 4 yarder for an equalising break or another TPO attempt
02 May 2017 2:33PM (Tournament); 47 Readers
Mulliner lags back at partner.. maybe h1 isn't runnable?
02 May 2017 2:35PM (Tournament); 49 Readers
Runs h1 by a foot and misses partner on the EB for the second match winning turn
02 May 2017 2:37PM (Tournament); 48 Readers
wow
02 May 2017 2:39PM (Tournament); 34 Readers
WOW
02 May 2017 2:39PM (Tournament); 34 Readers
Mulliner missed the 3 yarder giving Hogan his 3rd match winning turn
02 May 2017 2:40PM (Tournament); 9 Readers
He's grovelled through h2..
02 May 2017 2:41PM (Tournament); 9 Readers
Wants the hoop checked
02 May 2017 2:41PM (Tournament); 10 Readers
I hate this rule
02 May 2017 2:41PM (Tournament); 10 Readers
Hoop will now be checked, then put back into the critical position
02 May 2017 2:42PM (Tournament); 11 Readers
Hoop is fine and hit's the hampered shot
02 May 2017 2:43PM (Tournament); 12 Readers
FINISH!!!! Echoes across the lawns. Come on Smokin Joe
02 May 2017 2:43PM (Tournament); 12 Readers
One peel done.. not a ball within 4 yards of h6 and currently approaching h5
02 May 2017 2:49PM (Tournament); 19 Readers
Grovels through h5
02 May 2017 2:49PM (Tournament); 19 Readers
Copes. 2nd peel completed after h6
02 May 2017 2:52PM (Tournament); 23 Readers
Rover peel completed going to 3b
02 May 2017 2:59PM (Tournament); 32 Readers
Backwards takeoff to 4b...
02 May 2017 3:01PM (Tournament); 43 Readers
Hogan copes.. has a 4yarder after 4b which he rushes 7yW of the peg. Taking off down to the peg ball which is 5yS of rover.. penult pioneer is 5yN of penult
02 May 2017 3:02PM (Tournament); 37 Readers
Hogan nearly puts a ball off the lawn after penult
02 May 2017 3:05PM (Tournament); 39 Readers
Hogan fails rover.
02 May 2017 3:06PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
Ref called to check the hoop
02 May 2017 3:06PM (Tournament); 40 Readers
2nd ref is out on the lawn
02 May 2017 3:08PM (Tournament); 40 Readers
Surprise surprise.. no wedge. That may have massive implications for the scheme of the test. Bugger.
02 May 2017 3:10PM (Tournament); 38 Readers
Mulliner runs h1 then misses a 3 yarder
02 May 2017 3:14PM (Tournament); 37 Readers
Hogan hits his 8 yarder and is taking croquet off partner W of h1, with a ball at h2 and a ball on the SB
02 May 2017 3:15PM (Tournament); 37 Readers
Hogan gets a 2ft rush.. this should be all over
02 May 2017 3:16PM (Tournament); 34 Readers
Poor approach.. stroke it through. No thrashing!!
02 May 2017 3:17PM (Tournament); 34 Readers
Thrashes at it. Fails the hoop
02 May 2017 3:17PM (Tournament); 33 Readers
Mulliner middles the 5 yarder
02 May 2017 3:17PM (Tournament); 34 Readers
Match on
02 May 2017 3:17PM (Tournament); 33 Readers
Backwards take off to h1 for Mulliner
02 May 2017 3:20PM (Tournament); 38 Readers
falls short and retires to partner
02 May 2017 3:22PM (Tournament); 40 Readers
6th Match winning turn for Hogan
02 May 2017 3:22PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
Rushes to within 1y of Rover
02 May 2017 3:24PM (Tournament); 42 Readers
Surely it's over this time. Surely
02 May 2017 3:24PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
Take your time on the hoop and smooth it through
02 May 2017 3:24PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
Yells out AAAAAAAAAAEEEEEEEEEEEE and a fist goes in the air as he runs the hoop
02 May 2017 3:24PM (Tournament); 42 Readers
Gets a 5ft rush to slightly S of h6.. cuts it OK.. 4y peg out
02 May 2017 3:25PM (Tournament); 43 Readers
Lining up the peg out
02 May 2017 3:26PM (Tournament); 43 Readers
Misses with the front ball and it goes off the lawn
02 May 2017 3:27PM (Tournament); 42 Readers
Back ball finishes within an inch of the peg
02 May 2017 3:28PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
He can't believe it
02 May 2017 3:28PM (Tournament); 43 Readers
Neither can I. It's not over yet folks
02 May 2017 3:28PM (Tournament); 43 Readers
Mulliner hits his 14 yarder and has a break
02 May 2017 3:35PM (Tournament); 36 Readers
It's going to be an NSL .. now peg and peg vs 1 and 4b. Doesn't look like there will be a ball in the jaws now so if Hogan hits, he can finish
02 May 2017 3:42PM (Tournament); 37 Readers
Mulliner has just had a shocker??
02 May 2017 3:43PM (Tournament); 34 Readers
Playing for the ball at h4 to be not really rushable to the peg, its gone onto the W wire and is definitely open from A baulk so Hogan has an 11 yarder if he wants it
02 May 2017 3:44PM (Tournament); 44 Readers
Lays up in c4 with a rush pointing to c3
02 May 2017 3:44PM (Tournament); 45 Readers
Hogan lifts the ball at h4 and goes to A Baulk
02 May 2017 3:45PM (Tournament); 45 Readers
Stalking..
02 May 2017 3:46PM (Tournament); 47 Readers
head up head down, restalk. You know the drill
02 May 2017 3:46PM (Tournament); 47 Readers
Misses. Match winning turn for Mulliner. This will be a very painful loss if he completes it
02 May 2017 3:47PM (Tournament); 46 Readers
I'm off to see what's happening with Clarke/Patel.. I'll be back soonish
02 May 2017 3:52PM (Tournament); 35 Readers
A good finish from Mulliner.. nearly put the 4b peel off the boundary going to 6 but then finished in control. A win for England and that takes the score to;
NZ 3 ENG 8
02 May 2017 4:20PM (Tournament); 21 Readers
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