It&apos;s over! Queensland have snapped the New South Wales hoodoo and beaten their southern rivals in a Shield final for the first time, meaning they&apos;ve now triumphed over every state in a decider.The boys review Marnus&apos; masterclass and the Bulls unrelenting bowling, and reveal who made their teams of the season. It&apos;s also time to farewell and pay tribute to Alex Doolan and Tom Cooper. Thanks for tuning in to Shield Informed across the summer! We hope it&apos;s inspired you to engage with this mighty competition a little more than you otherwise might. Viva la Shield!

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Shield Informed Final Review, 2020/21

The final stanza of the never-ending season will begin on Thursday, when Queensland host New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield final from Allan Border Field.It will be the seventh meeting between the sides in the final; in this episode not only is the upcoming instalment previewed, but the fascinating clashes of 1984/85 and 2004/05 are recalled.If you&apos;re still tuning in to the show each week, please know, we love you. Enjoy the last of the cricket this summer!

Shield Informed Final Preview, 2020/21

The final round of Shield fixtures saw WA crumble against a firing Tasmania, leaving Queensland to host New South Wales in the Shield final from next Thursday.Those two sides will meet having played out a hard-fought yet rain-affected draw both will take plenty from, while Victoria and SA uncovered some players of promise as their campaigns wound down.Also, with the County Championship just days away, Annie Chave from County Cricket Matters joins the show from the UK to preview the season. County Cricket Matters: https://www.countycricketmatters.com/

Shield Informed Round 8 Review 2020/21, feat. Annie Chave

The sharp end of the season is finally here, with Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia all in realistic contention to win through to the final later this month.The boys bid farewell to domestic stalwart Chadd Sayers who&apos;ll play his final match for South Australia this weekend,  and have a chuckle at how Peter Siddle has become the latest victim of Mark McGowan&apos;s reign of terror.

Shield Informed Round 8 Preview 2020/21

It&apos;s our Jackson Bird special! We pay homage to his heroics that have blown the Shield wide open, while also wondering whether New South Wales can get it together again with just one match remaining before the final.We also call for Billy Stanlake&apos;s inclusion as Queensland get set to host South Australia at the Ian Healy Oval from Tuesday, while a quick eye is cast forward to the National Women&apos;s Cricket League final on Sunday.

Shield Informed Match 19 Review & 20 Preview 2020/21

It&apos;s crunch time in the Sheffield Shield as each state has two matches remaining to earn a place in the final. The boys do their best to review a soggy draw between Queensland and Victoria, while also looking ahead to Saturday&apos;s meeting between Tasmania and New South Wales.Former Australia and Victoria leggy Bryce McGain also jumps on for a chat, discussing South Australia&apos;s rising spin twins, Chris Rogers&apos; influence on Victoria and plenty more.Finally, don&apos;t forget you can support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shieldinformed

Shield Informed Match 18 Review & 19 Preview 2020/21, feat. Bryce McGain

Round six of the Sheffield Shield saw New South Wales move atop the table as the beneficiaries of two South Australian declarations, chasing down 295 on the final day.Brodie is back in the co-hosts seat to ponder whether the Redbacks were honourable, stupid or both, as well as reviewing the washout at the MCG and run feast at The Gabba.We also take a look at Australia's foolish exit from the World Test Championship, while Don Bradman's 1934 Shield switch to South Australia gets recalled in History Lesson.  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shieldinformed

Shield Informed Round 6 Review, 2020/21

Willem is joined by Tom Penn from The Pinch Hitter to cast an eye towards this weekend&apos;s Shield action, starting with Victoria hosting Tasmania from Friday.South Australia&apos;s dual Marsh Shield defeats come under the microscope, as does Mitch Swepson&apos;s future as he faces an extended stint on the sidelines. Tom also revives the History Lesson with an English twist as he longs for the Shield to produce the next Alan Mullally, while he also answers the age old question: when will we see more from Mason Crane?Don&apos;t forget you can support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shieldinformed......And check out Tom&apos;s work and subscribe to The Pinch Hitter at https://twitter.com/LePinchHitter.

Shield Informed Round 6 Preview 2020/21, feat. Tom Penn from The Pinch Hitter

In many ways, it was a weekend of Sheffield Shield action we've seen many times before: Heartbreak for the Redbacks, an attritional grind between Victoria and New South Wales, and Harry Conway doing something ludicrous.Both draws are reviewed in full on this episode, as is the unfolding Women's National Cricket League.You can now support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shieldinformed. If you choose to, then much love to you!

Shield Informed Match 13 & 14 Reviews, 2020/21

Last week's return of the Sheffield Shield saw Victoria dismiss New South Wales inside three days, while Queensland overhauled a big Tasmanian total during the final session at Hobart.Both of these results are reviewed in full, before the boys look towards this Thursday's matches from Blacktown and the WACA.Brodie's Bake also somehow survives for a second week, and don't forget you can now support the show with your loose change at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shieldinformed.

Shield Informed Round 4 Review & Round 5 Preview, 2020/21

We're back! And more importantly so is the Shield, with Tasmania hosting Queensland and NSW doing the same for Victoria from Wednesday.We preview both matches in full and review Monday's Marsh Cup opener, revelling in having two domestic competitions on the go at once. The Women's National Cricket League also gets a word, as do the feats of Robbie Frylinck in Brodie's Bake!You can now support us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shieldinformed. Any help ensures Shield Informed can roll on well into the future. 

Shield Informed Round 5 Preview, 2020/21

Another win at the death has seen Queensland top the Sheffield Shield table heading into the mid-season break, while New South Wales provided the highlight of the round with an outrageous turnaround victory.Will Pucovski was in the runs again as Victoria and WA settled for a draw, while Callum Ferguson fell agonisingly close to a fairytale send off with the Redbacks. Along with reviewing every match we also reveal our teams of the season so far, in what is our final episode for 2020. Thanks so much for tuning in and getting in touch! See you again in February. 

Shield Informed Round 4 Review 2020/21

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. 

Shield Informed Round 4 Preview, 2020/21

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. Apologies for the late release as we worked through some technical issues. Thanks for your continued support of the show!

Shield Informed Round 3 Review, 2020/21

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&apos;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. 

Shield Informed Round 3 Preview, 2020/21

Keeping you informed about all the Sheffield Shield action for season 2019/20, providing previews, reviews, analysis and debate before and after each round of matches.

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