| The surface of the Oakes Oval strip is notorious for it's uneven bounce and has cruelled many skilled batsmen over the past few seasons. |
| But the nine-metre Huon pine marvel was cruelled by the easing wind conditions along the south east coast of Tasmania and its chances of victory were wiped out early this afternoon – leaving Giacomo the outright winner. |
| In chilly four-degree weather and playing with the unfamiliar Gaelic football, Australia were cruelled by wayward kicking – finishing with 13 one-point shots at goal compared with Ireland's five. |
| He was on the fringes of Test selection last year before a shoulder injury cruelled his chances. |
| Adelaide valiantly tried to reel in the deficit but poor goalkicking cruelled them, particularly in the second stanza when they gained traction in field play for no scoreboard reward with five consecutive behinds. |
| Firth has in one move belittled artists everywhere who apply for funding and most likely cruelled his chances of ever receiving a grant again. |
