 Missy’s Mail 6
I’m in Darrel Hair’s corner on this one. What Pakistan did by refusing to resume the days play and hide in the dressing rooms was nothing short of childish. Yet I’ve heard nothing in the media other than how Darrel Hair is victimising nations from the sub-continent. Why? Because it sells more papers. Surely I can’t be the only one who thinks this. I know Mr. Hair is a big fan of Missy’s Mail, so I’d like to send him my best wishes for the upcoming hearing. Heaven forbid if he was ever to umpire a match whilst Iqbal Ahmed was bowling though, or for that matter if Dean Jones was ever to commentate a Gordon lower grade fixture.
I met up with Will Sweeney at the holy GreenGate Hotel to catch Club 58 (Brett Lee "and friends"). To say that Brett Lee did nothing would be unfair, as I’m sure it’s incredibly hard to play the same 4 notes on bass guitar for every song of the night. Undoubtedly the highlight of Brett’s night was the sculling of a rum and coke. It was great to see Australian cricket getting back to its grass roots.
 I could have easily made the papers the next morning had I made a move on Brett Lee, and then claimed that he was drunk and I was assaulted. But I don’t have time for that, and he may have killed me whilst striking a nervous E minor.
Zig and Zag, Beavis and Butthead, Cheech and Chong, Batman and Robin. These are just a few of the names used to describe the new leadership combination at the club. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Brendan McDonald on his appointment as Club Captain for season 06/07. He joins an illustrious list of great club men who have led successful campaigns for the famous club. I would also like to this opportunity to congratulate myself on the appointment as Club Vice-Captain. Well done Higgo, we here at Missy’s Mail are all behind you.
 Damon Livermore has been on fire on the field of late. He scored 108, took 6-37, and then hit 68 and snared three catches in the space of 7 days. I’m always interested to see what Reg is doing, and what its name is, when he sends me an email. In the past you may remember the interest that Reggie had in a 55 year old. Well that demographic has dropped 37 years. I do not wish to elaborate from here. Get a calculator, then laugh. Reg also sent his best wishes to returning Stag Will Smith.
‘Rocket’ Rod Hokin has been back in touch recently and the news is good. Rocket has struck back to back hundreds and his team currently sits in 3rd with 3 games to play. His first century included a 6 off the last ball of the match to win the game. Firstly, thanks Rocket for elaborating on that story, I’m sure it would have been a real bore, and secondly the bowling must be Rocket-Like for Hokin to strike a maximum over what must have been a field the size of a large bath-tub. Rocket’s form has no doubt put him in great spirits as he travels around the country, frothy chop in hand. It will be great to see one of the clubs hardest workers back for round 1.
 With today being 1 month out from round 1, the last few weeks have seen the Stags get into some heavy preparation at Narrabeen Sports Academy. Tim "The Moth" Packman has been whipping us all into shape, and it was great to see some familiar faces down at the nets. Whilst the sessions have been productive in blowing out many, many cobwebs, the sessions at Chatswood is where it all begins. I can’t wait to get back down at Chatswood oval. The familiar sight of Michael Falk erecting the nets with Ed Howitt and a few busy workers, the vision of Mitch trotting after his ball which ended up somewhere near the Mandarin Centre, the smell of Pumps’ cigarettes wafting through the sea of cricket kits. Yep, Chatswood is where it’s at. Whatever "it" exactly is. I can understand why so many mislead youths hang out there.
Reece Bombas has been keenly seeking me out wanting to know if a final result has come in from the "Name Reece Bombas Competition". I think either ‘Poppa’ ‘Nads’ or ‘Lance Armstrong’ are the three most popular candidates. A few names are returning to Chatswood this season, some have already come to training, others will attend soon. Dave Storey, after considering hanging up the boots for a season, has informed me he will be playing a handful of fixtures whenever possible. This news will be well received by anyone who has played with Stores in the past.
 Richie Paul will not be re-joining the ranks this year after a short stint on the side lines last season. He will however, be lending his guidance and careful hand for Friday night training camps, presumably to be held at Sydney’s prestigious Cargo Bar in Cockle Bay. Richie gave birth to what is now more commonly known as ‘Cargo Bar Syndrome’ (or CBS for those closer to the source).
Kieran Jones, a man who helped me through my adolescent cricketing days in the Green Shield Competition as a life coach, mentor, father-figure, and source for underage drinking, has also been spotted rolling the arm over. The club is oozing with talent at the moment and have a plethora of experience to boot - a situation the club has not been in for a lengthy stage.
Missy’s Mail 7 will be posted after the first Chatswood session as there is little news to report on at this quite stage before the fun all begins. So stay tuned. Until then, it was good to catch up and I’ll speak to you soon.
A final thought;
I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair.
Missy | 
