In this episode, we lay down the fundamental principles every bowler needs to carry into 2026 — the non-negotiables that separate bowlers who drift from bowlers who are trusted under pressure.

We get into: • Taking yourself seriously — and why the right kit actually matters • Training with purpose, not just getting the overs in • Mastering over and around the wicket and knowing when to use each • Developing a class, reliable slower ball you can trust • Using the bouncer effectively as a tactical weapon • Becoming a proactive bowler, not a reactive one • Why top of off is king — and always will be

These are the standards that hold up at every level of the game, year after year. If you want to bowl with clarity, control, and confidence in 2026, this episode gives you the blueprint.

If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world if you left us a 5★ review and shared it with someone who wants to take their bowling seriously.

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All the best, Wrighty & Barks

In this episode, we sit down for our end-of-year debrief — reflecting honestly on 2025 and looking ahead to what 2026 has in store for us and The Bowler’s Union. We get into: Our 2025 reflections — what worked, what surprised us, and what challenged us Guest highlights from the year and why certain conversations really stood out Our lowest moments from 2025! The growth of the pod — including reaching over 9,000 FC wickets and 3,000+ international wickets represented on the show Favourite episodes and standout moments from 2025 Then we look forward to 2026 — what’s changing, what we’re tightening up, and where we want to take the podcast next. If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world if you left us a 5★ review and shared it with someone who loves fast bowling and the game as much as we do. All the best, Wrighty & Barks @lifeofchriswright • @k13bkr • @thebowlersunion

In today’s episode we break down the defining moments from Day 5 of the Ashes Test in Adelaide — the final twists, the pressure phases, and how Australia ultimately got the job done.

We get into:

• Stokes and McCullum speak • England’s final chase — belief, momentum and where it slipped away • Smith top innings and ropey dismissal! • Cummins’ straight back into it! • No matter what there's always a bowling change!

Then we zoom out to the bigger picture — what this result means for the series, the lessons for England heading forward, and how Australia continue to win Tests through pressure, discipline and control rather than chaos.

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All the best, Wrighty & Barks @lifeofchriswright • @k13bkr • @thebowlersunion

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