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Rocket Mann

Nov 8, 2013: Tony Mann, who turns 68 today, was an exceptional Australian legspinner growing up, but his over-use of the googly might have shortened his Test career significantly

'It was amazing going out there knowing you were going to win every time'

Mar 14, 2013: Michael Hussey on being a part of the near-invincible Australian side, coaches, team culture and more

ACA Player of the month - January

Shaun Marsh's dizzying rollercoaster

Mar 9, 2013: The last year and a half have brought him plenty of ups and downs, and he's determined to learn from experience

Australia v South Africa, 3rd Test, Perth

'I just want to give you some advice about batting at the WACA'

Nov 29, 2012: A four hour plane flight, 2600km travelled, three days off. The journey from the Adelaide Oval to the WACA could not provide a starker contrast for the players

ACA Player of the month - October

Bolton leads the way for Fury

Nov 29, 2012: Nicole Bolton started this season with her maiden state century, and has been named the Australian Cricketers Association Women's Player of the Month for October

Luke Ronchi hops across the ditch

Oct 13, 2012: The Western Australia keeper-batsman hopes to revive his international career, this time with New Zealand

Mitchell Marsh's growing pains

Aug 15, 2012: After becoming a premature role model, he seemed well on his way to losing the plot, like his brother Shaun, but a wake-up call has come at the right time

The steel behind Arthur's smile

Nov 22, 2011: The new Australian coach is gregarious in public, but also capable of taking tough, and sometimes unpopular, decisions when needed

Sheffield Shield, 2011-12

States of anticipation

Oct 10, 2011:

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Players to watch this season

Oct 7, 2011: The 2011-12 Australian summer begins on Sunday with a one-day match between Queensland and Victoria, before the opening Sheffield Shield round starts on Tuesday. ESPNcricinfo looks at some of the young men to keep an eye on this season

'When I came in there were too many comfort zones'

May 3, 2011: Mickey Arthur's first year in charge in Perth saw a lot of changes in personnel and attitudes. The Warriors' future now looks younger and brighter

Western Australia v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, Perth, fourth day

The last day of summer

Mar 6, 2011: It brings with it wistfulness and a sense of loss

Western Australia v Victoria, Twenty20 Big Bash, Perth

Trash at the Big Bash

Jan 19, 2011: The cricket was of high quality but the same can't be said about the music and entertainment. Are such gimmicks required?

'It's a lot easier playing for your country than for your state'

Jan 17, 2011: Stuart MacGill, perhaps doomed to forever be thought of as the leggie who wasn't Warne, talks about missing the buzz of the game, helping the old enemy, and the infamous boot camp of 2006

Mitchell Marsh

The other son of Swampy

Jun 4, 2010: Cricket Australia loves allrounders, and if everything goes according to plan, they could have one in the Kallis class in a few years

Tom Moody

'The India coaching job is not out of the picture'

Sep 14, 2009: On a pre-season tour of Malaysia, Western Australia coach Tom Moody talks about winning and losing World Cups, Brett Lee's musical skills, and the possibility of one day taking charge of India

Michael Hussey

The man with the plan

Oct 17, 2008: How Australia's middle-order colossus has grafted, sweated and carefully plotted his way to the top with a fierce, frightening dedication

The Lowdown

Former bodyguard stands tall

Jan 12, 2006: The latest Lowdown with Australia's latest pace bowler Brett Dorey