Shield Informed

The final round of Shield action before Christmas has plenty on the line, with four teams a chance to top the table by its conclusion. 

The Redbacks will farewell a stalwart against Queensland, Tasmania face a huge task against NSW, and Victoria and WA will meet for the first time since last years MCG abandonment.

The boys also break down the numbers behind this summer's run fest, and look forward to the ODI's against India later this month. 

The first full round of Shield action saw two Victorians bat themselves into the record books, Shaun Marsh continue his transition into a Penfolds Grange, and a thrilling finish between NSW and Queensland.

Willem discusses the health of the Shield with ABC Grandstand's Alister Nicholson, while also considering candidates for Australia A selection.

All matches are reviewed in full as always, with Shane Watson's Shield figures also under the microscope. 

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All six sides will be in action at once for the first time this summer, with WA looking to extend their time at the top against Tasmania, Victoria opening their campaign against the Redbacks, and a heavyweight clash between the Blues and Bulls.

Each match is previewed in full as the boys also debate the state of the Baggy Red, and investigate a 1950's tragedy at Karen Rolton Oval.

We also pay our respects to our friends in WA who will be without international cricket this summer for the first time in 50 years, and apportion the blame squarely on one man. 

Six tons and plenty of runs punctuated Round 2 of the Sheffield Shield, in which South Australia clung on for dear life to earn a draw against Tasmania.

NSW and WA cracked 1000 runs for just 18 wickets between them, as Australia's next big thing continued to thump on the door. 

Cricbuzz's Bharat Sundaresan joins the show to review the highlights of the week, including how Jason Gillespie can build on the Redbacks foundations, while the boys preview the proposed fixture for the international summer. 

Round two of the Shield kicks off on Monday from Adelaide with New South Wales in their first outing to meet an in-form WA, while Tasmania and the Redbacks will battle it out to avoid further early woe.

The boys preview both clashes, while also taking a look at the brewing unhappiness over Australia's international schedule for 2021.

Sir Garfield Sobers' outrageous Shield exploits are the focus of the history lesson, while we also mourn the loss of the West End Brewery in Adelaide. 

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Both Queensland and WA clinched victory in the final hour of their Sheffield Shield clashes with Tasmania and the Redbacks to cap off an engrossing start to the season.

The boys review both clashes while bowing down before Ashton Agar and Michael Neser, while also taking aim at the Betoota Advocate's tired, reheated sledging. 

Alistair Nicholson stepping down from his ACA role, Shaun Marsh's place in the record books and the London Bus theory are all in the mix for good measure.

New balls will be taken in two huge clashes as the Shield returns this Saturday, with Queensland to play Tasmania and the Redbacks to host WA.

The boys take an in depth look at the squads the four sides have taken into the opening four rounds, and are also joined for a word by RSN's Adam White about his expectations of the campaign.

David Moyes, Drew Ginn and Rachel Haynes all get a nod as well, enjoy the return of the Shield!

It's been a winter of uncertainty but, mercifully, the Sheffield Shield returns this week for it's 119th season, meaning we're back for our second!

On our season preview we run the rule over every player listed by each state, look at the ins and outs, and review a couple of the off-season's big coaching changes.

We also pay tribute to Dean Jones, say sayonara to the Duke's ball, and delve into the history of Adelaide's Elphick Park.

A sudden end to the Sheffield Shield means early stumps for Shield Informed. Join us for our final episode of the summer as we review Round 9, congratulate NSW on a dominant campaign and deserved title, and dust off the archives for a history lesson.

The boys also present their teams of the season, and we want to hear yours as well! Hit us up on Twitter.

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Thanks to everyone who's had a listen and told a mate about us across the summer! It's been heaps of fun, and keep an eye out for our return next summer...or maybe earlier!

It's crunch time in the Sheffield Shield with just two rounds remaining to decide who'll take on NSW in the final later this month.

The boys run through previews of Tasmania vs NSW, South Australia vs Victoria and Wa vs Queensland. We'll also track how the next generation of Aussie stars have fared this season, while Brodie delves deep into the archives for the latest instalment of History Lesson.

The Women's T20 World Cup, Australia's latest slip up in South Africa, and the recent National Premier T20 Championships are also on the agenda!