Coogee is a delightful, slightly old-fashioned suburb; it has parks and gardens and reserves, a good well-kept beach, and an excellent promenade above the beach. It is a suburb for people who appreciate those aspects of life.

Out in the field, you haven't got anyone whispering into your ear saying all sorts of things, you've got to do it yourself.

Cricket has so many meanings to so many Australians. It’s become precisely that - an Australian way of life. And what a life it is. Some would even go as far as to say, ‘marvellous’.

From our broadcasting box you can't see any grass at all. It is simply a carpet of humanity.

My mantra is: put your brain into gear and if you can add to what's on the screen then do it, otherwise shut up.

The slow-motion replay doesn't show how fast the ball was really travelling.

Any captain can only do his best for the team and for cricket. When you are winning, you are a hero. Lose, and the backslappers fade away.