Shane Henry
@hiraldo.bsky.social
Social science (sports; primarily sokkah), architecture (stadia; primarily sokkah), fashion (kits; primarily sokkah), philosophy (sports analysis; primarily sokkah) and history (sports archiving; primarily sokkah). Little else of interest.
Terra Australis
Terra Australis
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My new favourite genre of England pundit is the one that keeps repeating ‘this is not a strong Australian team’ in ever-increasing frustration. #Ashes 🏏
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
My new favourite genre of England pundit is the one that keeps repeating ‘this is not a strong Australian team’ in ever-increasing frustration. #Ashes 🏏
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Yes. Often they're trying hard at doing the things "opinion columnists" have recommended; and still getting rejected.
That leads them to believe (uncritically) that the problems are solely external to themselves/their choices and even intrinsic.
That leads them to believe (uncritically) that the problems are solely external to themselves/their choices and even intrinsic.
December 7, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Yes. Often they're trying hard at doing the things "opinion columnists" have recommended; and still getting rejected.
That leads them to believe (uncritically) that the problems are solely external to themselves/their choices and even intrinsic.
That leads them to believe (uncritically) that the problems are solely external to themselves/their choices and even intrinsic.
Providing I haven't missed a bad play here or there, Carey and Inglis today make this one of the more impressive overall days in the field for Oz wicketkeepers. 😉
...and another nice catch.
#Ashes
...and another nice catch.
#Ashes
December 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Providing I haven't missed a bad play here or there, Carey and Inglis today make this one of the more impressive overall days in the field for Oz wicketkeepers. 😉
...and another nice catch.
#Ashes
...and another nice catch.
#Ashes
My listening age is that I still mainly use fucking Winamp.
December 4, 2025 at 9:44 AM
My listening age is that I still mainly use fucking Winamp.
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The VGHF is wonderful humans doing wonderful, important work.
If you have the spare cash for a games hobbyist purchase, please consider throwing some their way.
…Otherwise they're gonna hafta commission a Phil Funko Pop or something…
If you have the spare cash for a games hobbyist purchase, please consider throwing some their way.
…Otherwise they're gonna hafta commission a Phil Funko Pop or something…
It's Giving Tuesday at the VGHF! We've had an incredible 2025, but we need your help to make sure we can continue doing our charitable work in 2026 and beyond. We just launched our annual Winter Fundraiser campaign, please give if you're able (and share this post!). http://gamehistory.org/donate
December 3, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The VGHF is wonderful humans doing wonderful, important work.
If you have the spare cash for a games hobbyist purchase, please consider throwing some their way.
…Otherwise they're gonna hafta commission a Phil Funko Pop or something…
If you have the spare cash for a games hobbyist purchase, please consider throwing some their way.
…Otherwise they're gonna hafta commission a Phil Funko Pop or something…
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Robin Smith, former England cricketer, dies aged 62
Robin Smith, former England cricketer, dies aged 62
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Batter made more than 4,000 runs for England
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Smith spent more than 20 years at Hampshire
The former England cricketer Robin Smith has died at the age of 62.
Smith played 62 Tests and 71 one-day internationals for England between 1988 and 1996 and was a resolute middle-order bulwark for the side during often difficult times for the team. He particularly excelled against pace, making his highest Test score of 175 against the fearsome West Indies attack at Antigua in 1994. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Robin Smith, former England cricketer, dies aged 62
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Sometimes a silly thing is the best thing.
On Saturday, I was Huddersfield Town's mascot Tilly the Terrier.
This is a very serious* piece on the 17 things I learned from a brilliant day.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
This is a very serious* piece on the 17 things I learned from a brilliant day.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
I spent the day as a football mascot - it left me struggling to walk
My visit to Huddersfield Town gave me a newfound appreciation for anyone who wears one of these fluffy oversized suits
inews.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Sometimes a silly thing is the best thing.
Just seeing the crowd shots now for #AUSvNZL packed with families for an 8:00pm local (8:30pm AEDT) midweek kick off... Again, why on Earth do we insist on ALM games on *Friday/Saturday* nights kick off by 7:35pm AEDT (7:05pm in tonight's city, 6:35pm in QLD, 4:35pm in WA...)?
December 2, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Just seeing the crowd shots now for #AUSvNZL packed with families for an 8:00pm local (8:30pm AEDT) midweek kick off... Again, why on Earth do we insist on ALM games on *Friday/Saturday* nights kick off by 7:35pm AEDT (7:05pm in tonight's city, 6:35pm in QLD, 4:35pm in WA...)?
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Something that should be discussed more in Aus. 👇⚽️
December 2, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Something that should be discussed more in Aus. 👇⚽️
Disclaimer of continuing Australian bitterness but negative shoutout to F1 again reminding me why it’s more disagreeable than agreeable these days. So much stupid shit.
November 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Disclaimer of continuing Australian bitterness but negative shoutout to F1 again reminding me why it’s more disagreeable than agreeable these days. So much stupid shit.
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There is an extraordinary sense of entitlement behind the belief that there ought to be political party that aligns 100% with your own opinions.
November 29, 2025 at 7:56 PM
There is an extraordinary sense of entitlement behind the belief that there ought to be political party that aligns 100% with your own opinions.
Not a comfortable recommendation given the history of evil fomenting with neglect but for so much political hot air generating noise these days
November 29, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Not a comfortable recommendation given the history of evil fomenting with neglect but for so much political hot air generating noise these days
I knew about them deep in the back of my mind but I’ve rediscovered and been going through tons of 2003–06 photos I took when I first had a digital camera (a biggish life-tracking deal in the age before smartphones). It's been a bit eerie and I think the closest I’ll ever feel to time travelling.
November 29, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I knew about them deep in the back of my mind but I’ve rediscovered and been going through tons of 2003–06 photos I took when I first had a digital camera (a biggish life-tracking deal in the age before smartphones). It's been a bit eerie and I think the closest I’ll ever feel to time travelling.
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Since the World Cup, NZF has done nothing to bring Ferns games home, and just twiddling their thumbs hoping that participation rates alone would mean more awareness. The Ferns programme has regressed, exposure is almost nil, with tonight’s performance the result of the above. Embarrassing. #AUSvNZL
November 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Since the World Cup, NZF has done nothing to bring Ferns games home, and just twiddling their thumbs hoping that participation rates alone would mean more awareness. The Ferns programme has regressed, exposure is almost nil, with tonight’s performance the result of the above. Embarrassing. #AUSvNZL
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Ninja Turtle Base. DONE.
This is the one to repost, folks!
This is the one to repost, folks!
November 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Ninja Turtle Base. DONE.
This is the one to repost, folks!
This is the one to repost, folks!
The Sugarcubes - Birthday (Icelandic)
YouTube video by björk
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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TEN STRAIGHT MINUTES OF A TALK SHOW GHOST FOLLOWING AN ANT
FUCKING PEERLESS
FUCKING PEERLESS
THE FUCKING ANT BIT FROM SPACE GHOST IS ETERNAL COMEDY
November 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
TEN STRAIGHT MINUTES OF A TALK SHOW GHOST FOLLOWING AN ANT
FUCKING PEERLESS
FUCKING PEERLESS
Been awhile since hail that heavy. Yikes.
November 23, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Been awhile since hail that heavy. Yikes.
November 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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I don't know who you are but I clipped it for you
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I don't know who you are but I clipped it for you
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New upload:
Les Murray and Peter Vlahos 1990 story on the creation of ... Hi-Definition football broadcasts !
youtu.be/zU0dVT6YOEg
Les Murray and Peter Vlahos 1990 story on the creation of ... Hi-Definition football broadcasts !
youtu.be/zU0dVT6YOEg
Les Murray + Peter Vlahos - 1990 World Cup story on Hi-Definition broadcasting.
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
New upload:
Les Murray and Peter Vlahos 1990 story on the creation of ... Hi-Definition football broadcasts !
youtu.be/zU0dVT6YOEg
Les Murray and Peter Vlahos 1990 story on the creation of ... Hi-Definition football broadcasts !
youtu.be/zU0dVT6YOEg
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Live your life in a way so that 30 years down the road you can proudly post: I wrote all the Klugman stuff.
I wrote all the Klugman stuff. It was only our second script and we weren't sure if they'd go for that much Klugman (or any Klugman) but it all stayed in and they gifted us with this as a surprise:
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Live your life in a way so that 30 years down the road you can proudly post: I wrote all the Klugman stuff.