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Season 21, Episode 3: This week, Daniel Norcross joins Geoff to ponder upcoming winter and the conventions of naming storm systems, as we tell ourselves that we'll talk about something other than just South Africa and Australia, then inevitably do that anyway. Also this week, 400s in run chases, 400s in first-class cricket, a weird story about Megan Schutt, and Jimmy Anderson reaches the end of his county run. Or does he... Could you support the show? You can send us a Nerd Pledge or become a member at patreon.com/thefinalword. Maurice Blackburn is Australia's leading social justice law firm. Contact them to ask about what you need: mauriceblackburn.com.au Stream over 50 sports live and on demand with Kayo Sports, including the best cricket from around the world. Sign up today at kayosports.com.au Stop snoring with 10% off a Zeus device: code TFW2026 at zeussleeps.com Morie Candles have an extra 5% off any existing promotion: click morie.com.au/discount/TFW5 The Final Word Hazy Pale Ale from Stomping Ground is back! Browse their range: stompingground.beer A protector designed by Kane Williamson? Get a new era of protection with Cover: coverathletes.com Check out the Lord's Performance Centre for activities and courses: lords.org/lords/performancecentre Get 15% off Step One clothes at uk.stepone.life/discount/TFW148 Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw Get yourself 10% off lovely Duncan Fearnley bats and kit with code TFW10 Find more at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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