176. Smashed (Again), with Tim Bresnan and Will Macpherson

England is alchemy. Australia is cobbled. But the hue of the Gabba and sponsored gold trimmings trumps all. India now needs maths and Satan. Pakistan is wild and good. New Zealand demands respect but it will never be given (publicly).   We run through the WBBL. Couple of guys did some things in the Shield, too. Maybe they’ll make the soon-to-be-announced Australia 2’s team to take on the Lions (England 2’s).   We chat with Will Macpherson and Tim Bresnan, in their own separate ways, about England being good.   The Visceral Minute receives strong contributions. Get yours in at speakpipe.com/tgc – any form of redeeming humour is appreciated.   We nod to Ashley Mallett, Alan Davidson and Peter Philpott.   We fumble around the Quentin De Kock farrago. Bit going on. Worth reflecting upon.   The IPL Mega Auction happens soon. Bit of coin around. Will CA eventually take private equity? Whispers, tea leaves, between-the-lines stuff happening here.   AskTGC meditates on what *really* makes a good day playing cricket. The answer is a dog sleeping at gully.   ***   Budgy Smuggler’s MySmugglingRemake Competition is on in earnest. Details here:   What's in the ultimate Smuggling party package? Great question! For winners, you win the following: · $2,500 AUD of Budgy Smuggler Credit. · 10 x VIP Tickets to Budgy Smuggler Day on the Park (Thursday, January 13th). This is a take over of Luna Park in Smugglers / Smugglettes followed by Sons of East playing by the Harbour. Drinks & Food Included. Valued at $3,000. For those who can’t make it Sydney at this date, we’ll coordinate another time or $3,000 towards your own smuggling party (eg. a bar tab). · A couple of cheeky surprises. · The runner up per category will win $500 Smuggling credit. How to enter? · Select a famous scene or moment in time. · Re-create said scene in either a photo or video… but with your own creative flair. · Post to Facebook / Instagram and or TikTok with #MySmugglingRemake2021 & tag your most relevant page.   Judging Criteria · The entry makes us smile & nod in appreciation · Wearing Smugglers or Smugglettes - Bonus points if our new underwear, sock or bucket hat collections feature but this is not a requirement. · 50% based on the reaction on social media, 50% by an expert panel of Ordinary Rigs. · Bonus points if your photo features in the actual media. · Entries close November 15th. Winner announced Black Friday (November 26th, 2021). · Any entries breaking the law, putting yourself or others at significant risk of harm or likely to cause broad offence, won’t be considered and we’d prefer if you cease smuggling immediately.   If you want to be a part of TGC's Visceral Minute, hit the link below: https://www.speakpipe.com/TGC   Check out our Patreon for exclusive content every single week at https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer   This episode is brought to you by Budgy Smuggler. You can get free shipping on your order by using the code 'CHAMP' at https://www.budgysmuggler.com.au   T20 Stars products are made from one of the best cricket manufacturers in the world and tSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.