Legends of the Sheffield Shield

1. TIMMY ZOEHRER (Western Australia)

Despite being stabbed in the back by EVERYBODY and being denied his place in the Australian team by Ian Healy and losing his place as WA wicketkeeper by Adam Gilchrist and having his wife called a slut by the backstabbers, Timmy Zoehrer is easily the greatest legend of the Sheffield Shield. This is a man who was not afraid to take the gloves off and say, "Now! Time for the facts!" He kept wickets for Western Australia and was a more loyal hero for the Sandgroper State than that interloper from New South Wales, Adam Gilchrist. Who only came over because he couldn't get a game with NSW! Couldn't even be 12th Man for the Wagga Wagga XI!

The Beatles even wrote a song for this LEGEND:

When I find myself in batting trouble,
Timmy Zoehrer comes to me,
Speaking words of wisdom,
Timmy Z .

Timmy Z, Timmy Z, Timmy Z,
Oh Timmy Z,
There will be a keeper,
Timmy Z!!!

2. JOE SCUDERI (South Australia)

His collectable playing card might say that "injuries have reduced the effectiveness of this man", but this Legend of the Sheffield Shield just couldn't be contained on cardboard and therefore, it had to talk him down. How could a mere cardboard card reflect the awesomeness of his greasy mullet? It just couldn't. Not of this South Australian hero who brought the mullet to the hallowed turf of the Adelaide Oval long before Jason Gillespie even considered growing it long.

And his legendary all-round skills were not just limited the great state of South Australia. Who could forget when he joined the Italian national cricket team (he is of Italian heritage)? How he led the Azzuri of the cricket pitch to heights never before seen? How he led them to a close defeat to the Morphett Vale South Primary School Under-10s team? Quite possibly the greatest South Australian AND Italian of all-time.

3. DEAN JONES (victoria)

cos it's fucken DEANO mate

4. JULIEN WIENER (Victoria)

Not only is The Wiener quite possible the greatest Jewish Australian of all time (I mean, he's the only Jewish Australian to play for the test team), The Wiener is a true Legend of the Sheffield Shield. Many a time did he stand at the crease at the Junction Oval, casting a tall shadow with his beautiful blonde hair. A true Legend of the Sheffield Shield, who is currently the national sales manager of Whirlpool Corporation.

don't forget Joe Scuderi's yeoman spell at Lancashire CCC

5. RICHARD CHEE QUEE

the second player of Chinese origin to play first-class cricket in Australia after Hunter Poon in 1923.

the lead vocalist in the rock band Six & Out .

WHOA i knew he was the first modern aussie player of chinese origin but did NOT know the second bit, he's brett lee's bandmate!!!?!?!

YES

Members

Six & Out is an unusual band because it consists of five New South Wales Blues first-class cricketers, one of whom (Brett Lee) still plays professional cricket today:

* Richard Chee Quee (lead vocals)
* Brett Lee (bass guitar/vocals)
* Shane Lee (guitar/vocals)
* Brad McNamara (guitar/vocals)
* Gavin Robertson (drums/vocals)

lol Shane Lee had a spell at Worcestershire and was IMMENSELY fat

"unusual"
xpost lol was also going to say Shane Lee is a total fat arse these dyas

days

Also featured on this amazing "successful reality tv show"

6. ANDY BICHEL (Queensland)

The sort of player who somehow managed to combine being a journeyman allrounder on the English county scene with being a one-state colossus for his beloved Queensland, and an extremely handy international cricketer whenever Australia felt like calling. A far more dangerous seam-bowler than he was often given credit for, he also batted superbly in Australia's successful 2003 World Cup campaign, a tournament in which he bowled 10-0-20-7 against the Poms and then dug his side out of a hole with the bat, an act he was to reprise against Shane Bond's rampaging New Zealand.

Also, he took this catch, which is tbh the main reason I'm throwing him into the mix.

<3 Bich

Played for Worcestershire as well, was of course superb. <3

Also featured on this amazing "successful reality tv show"

Not as good as the Stuart MacGill wine programme.

lol.

But seriously, fuck that tradie show.

Dirk Tazalaar
Phil Carlsen
Murray Bennett
Wayne Holdsworth
Mick Malone
Greg Ritchie
Rod McCurdy
Peter Sleep
Greg Shipperd
Mike Whitney
Peter Toohey

Mike Whitney

Definitely NOT a Legend of the Sheffield Shield!

a legend of the HISTORIC 1981 ASHES SERIES

You obviously never saw Mike Whitney's television exploits - such as referee on Gladiators.

7. PETER SLEEP (South Australia)

Straight outta Penola with an extra slow leg spin, this Legend of the Sheffield Shield took an unorthodox road to Legend status - by always wearing a long-sleeved shirt. Even as he was bowling until the brutal January sun on a perfect batters' pitch at the Adelaide Oval, The Sleeper spun that ball all sleeved up.

8. CARL RACKEMANN (Queensland)

The burly and balding fast bowler from Wondai only played in the baggy green for 12 tests - as he saved his best stuff for the Queenslanders in the Sheffield Shield back before they were any good and there still was a greyhound track around the GABBA. Sure he was a poor batsman and sure he played in one of those rebel tours to South Africa in the 80s -- but the man could knock down those wimps from down south with a speed delivery to the nuts before heading back to the pavilion for a cold XXXX.

And yes, Carl did look like Tony Greig but he wasn't crap like him.

A Facebook Salute to the Legends of the Sheffield Shield!!

Watching Sports Tonight last night, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Andy Bichel is now coach of the Papua New Guinea XI!

And he's even roped in Roy to give a hand in coaching!

andy bichel is a legend of the sheffield shield and a worcestershire great!

They'll make him a honourary high chief like Paul Keating if he can get them going in Associates cricket!

9. BRADY JONES (Tasmania)

Cool head on young shoulders! Looks 12, but he's won his side a thriller!

^^^is Twelfth Man for Australia today. His parents can be proud.

His parents are also cousins but since they're Tasmanian, it's not too bad.

hahahaha really

It's only August yet I'm very excited about the BRAND NEW FORMAT for the Ford Ranger Cup and am already planning a trek across the bridge to North Sydney Oval for the big New South Wales vs South Australia dust up there in December.