TACCC Podcast with Sam Byrnes & David Redden

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Sam Burns describes Sean Noddles' unbelievable 9 for 41 spell that remains a championship record after 10 years.

David Redden opens the podcast by introducing his guest, Sam Burns, a first-class scorer and player from Queensland via South Australia. They begin with casual conversation about recent heavy rain in Queensland, specifically mentioning Mount Isa, the Gulf country, Mackay, Mission Beach, and Cairns. The discussion shifts to the upcoming Toyota Australian Country Cricket Championships, starting January 3rd in Busselton and Margaret River, Western Australia. Sam explains how he started scoring at age 16 when Mackay hosted in 2008, leading to 17 consecutive campaigns except for COVID. They preview team lineups, noting key absences like Evan Grigoric and Josh Pengelly for South Australia, and Callum Howell for Western Australia. Sam details the Western Australian side, including players like Adam France, Bevan Bunnell, and Tim Hutchison. They discuss New South Wales' nine debutants and the separation of men's and women's tournaments. Sam recounts two standout performances from the same tournament: Sean Noddles' 9 for 41 against Victoria and Ben Parrish's 165 that rescued South Australia. He describes a chaotic incident at Marist Oval in Mount Gambier where a windstorm blew away their scoring marquee, nearly injuring them. When asked for the best players he's seen, Sam names Brian May, Simon Moore, and Adam Summerfield. The episode concludes with both emphasizing the championship's 41-year history and its vital role for country cricketers, with Sam praising the community and travel experiences.

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Rain, roads, and a New South Wales squad rundown keep this one moving.

The episode of Redders Sports Podcast settles into rain, roads, and cricket talk shaped by both. David Redden and Sam Burns open with Mackay, Mount Isa, Mission Beach, and Cairns, then broaden the focus to travel, distance, and the conditions around cricket in Western Australia,…

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Rain, travel, and a crowded New South Wales squad keep this one moving.

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