Should be interesting.
Radar:
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/observation/rainfall-radar#?map=Rainfall&fcTime=1566389100&zoom=6&lon=-4.00&lat=52.94
Michael V said:
Should be interesting.Radar:
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/observation/rainfall-radar#?map=Rainfall&fcTime=1566389100&zoom=6&lon=-4.00&lat=52.94
Looks like it could be a tad damp.
Covers coming out.
Actually I’d like to have another look at that in slow motion.
England have won the toss and are going to have a bowl.
I suspect I’ll be say “FUCK” a lot this evening.
Poms won the toss and will have a bowl.
That’s two tests in a row that the toss winners have elected to bowl.
Says a lot about the weather.
sibeen said:
England have won the toss and are going to have a bowl.I suspect I’ll be say “FUCK” a lot this evening.
Leeds is not far from CAM a lot.
sibeen said:
England have won the toss and are going to have a bowl.I suspect I’ll be say “FUCK” a lot this evening.
Uh-oh…
Off to the TV room.
Michael V said:
Off to the TV room.
Not playing. The covers are on again…
Peak Warming Man said:
Poms won the toss and will have a bowl.
That’s two tests in a row that the toss winners have elected to bowl.
Says a lot about the weather.
Quite
Covers are off. Play to start soon.
Michael V said:
Covers are off. Play to start soon.
And Warner to be dismissed soon after
“BEATEN AGAIN! This is world-class bowling from Broad. He knows he’s in the back (or maybe the front) of Warner’s mind and he’s building a mansion in there with these deliveries.”
LOL
From the ABC blog.
FUCK
I’m rather hopeful that this rain can keep up for another four days.
sibeen said:
I’m rather hopeful that this rain can keep up for another four days.
It’s certainly the weather for ducks.
Shopped.
Whom does Marcus Harris resemble? Looks like someone but I can’t place who.
dv said:
Whom does Marcus Harris resemble? Looks like someone but I can’t place who.
his mum.
From The Betoota Advocate: Steve Smith’s day 4 concussion at Lords is looking very serious, after he began posting the types of memes you post after a decade playing full contact sport professionally. Australia are only one win away from retaining the Ashes but will be without the Don 2.0 – a prospect we as a nation are struggling to process.
However, Smudge’s recent Instagram activity has struck even more fear into the hearts of Australian cricket fans – as he begins posting hyper-religious memes most commonly associated with sporting head injuries.
Comment of the day: He’s got a concuntion.
FUCK
Warner has made as many runs in this innings as he has in his previous four innings combined (ie, 18)
2/102
Better than 2/25
9/177
Labs 74.. played very well again.
All out 179
Stumps
Need a coupla more batsmen
Ian said:
Yeah, seems like it.
All out 179Stumps
Need a coupla more batsmen
The poms haven’t batted yet..
They could have a batting collapse of Biblical proportions.
Could be like the collapse of the philistines when David went through them.
Peak Warming Man said:
The poms haven’t batted yet..
They could have a batting collapse of Biblical proportions.
Could be like the collapse of the philistines when David went through them.
The wicket will be sunny and the ball won’t turn as well. It will be a batsman’s wicket. The Aussies will have to out field them.
Peak Warming Man said:
The poms haven’t batted yet..
They could have a batting collapse of Biblical proportions.
Could be like the collapse of the philistines when David went through them.
Hopefully.
Peak Warming Man said:
The poms haven’t batted yet..
They could have a batting collapse of Biblical proportions.
Could be like the collapse of the philistines when David went through them.
Warner?
So is Archer looking at an MBE or will they skip straight to knighthood
dv said:
So is Archer looking at an MBE or will they skip straight to knighthood
Probably none because he is black, with this government in charge.
He really could have been playing test cricket a couple of years ago, but he has had to sit out the waiting period in changing sides from West Indies to and Wales.
By the way I quite like the guy, he has played in the BBL the last one or two seasons, and seemed like a nice enough guy, for a fast bowler. It is no surprise to me what he has done since qualifying to play for and Wales.
party_pants said:
dv said:
So is Archer looking at an MBE or will they skip straight to knighthood
Probably none because he is black, with this government in charge.
He really could have been playing test cricket a couple of years ago, but he has had to sit out the waiting period in changing sides from West Indies to and Wales.
By the way I quite like the guy, he has played in the BBL the last one or two seasons, and seemed like a nice enough guy, for a fast bowler. It is no surprise to me what he has done since qualifying to play for and Wales.
No need to elide the word England, dear man. We’re all grownups here, we’ve heard worse.
dv said:
So is Archer looking at an MBE or will they skip straight to knighthood
A lot will depend on his performances going forward.
Not so much his on field performance but more how he conducts himself.
The chaps will consider how he turns up for breakfast, whether he’s shaven and smartly dressed.
How he uses the knife and fork, the chaps notice these things.
The chaps will discuss these things at their club after dinner with a fine cigar and glass of port.
Of course he has other things to consider, if Brexit is successful he will be suddenly ineligible to play for the EU test team.
Peak Warming Man said:
Of course he has other things to consider, if Brexit is successful he will be suddenly ineligible to play for the EU test team.
Depends on how Wexit goes
Any way I heard the lad interviewed after play yesterday, he seems pretty grounded and might not be just a flash in the pan as many others have became after bursting onto the test arena.
He showed some smarts in not going head hunting that proved so successful at Lords, he slowed down and did a spot of line and length swing bowling.
He could have a long career.
Very little rain about today:
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/observation/rainfall-radar#?map=Rainfall&fcTime=1566473100&zoom=6&lon=-4.00&lat=52.94
Michael V said:
Very little rain about today:https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/observation/rainfall-radar#?map=Rainfall&fcTime=1566473100&zoom=6&lon=-4.00&lat=52.94
So Wales get the best of the batting conditions then?
Less than half an hour.
Michael V said:
Less than half an hour.
Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
Just warming up here.
Collingwood Essendon in the footy.
sibeen said:
Michael V said:
Less than half an hour.
Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
Just warming up here.
I look forward to seeing 10 of your very special comments before the luncheon break.
;)
Rule 303 said:
Collingwood Essendon in the footy.
Yeah, looks like my thumb will get a workout on the remote tonight…
Ooooooh!
Channel’s been changed from Gardening Australia!
Later…
FUCK OFF
Joseph Edward Root strides to the wicket.
FUCK OFF
Peak Warming Man said:
Joseph Edward Root strides to the wicket.
…and strides away.
Warner has got his mojo back. A decent score and now two catches.
rubs hands
Probably two of the worst batting sides to grace the Ashes.
Lyon into the attack pretty early??
Three-fa!
:)
FUCK OFF
Sorry about the delayed telecast of the last wicket. SWMBO came in through the front door and began needlessly talking to me.
sibeen said:
Sorry about the delayed telecast of the last wicket. SWMBO came in through the front door and began needlessly talking to me.
women – ay?
sibeen said:
Sorry about the delayed telecast of the last wicket. SWMBO came in through the front door and began needlessly talking to me.
Oh – what about?
party_pants said:
sibeen said:
Sorry about the delayed telecast of the last wicket. SWMBO came in through the front door and began needlessly talking to me.
Oh – what about?
How the hell would I know.
FUCK OFF
FUCK OFF
is going good…last recognised pair.
And this is only day 2.
My cousin’s got tickets for day 4.
Diamond Josh will point the finger… up the English date.
FUCK OFF
That last one was because I was doing a dad taxi run. Now that is over I can now begin drinking.
Lunch 6-54 :)
Sorry, mv, couldn’t quite manage the 10.
sibeen said:
Lunch 6-54 :)Sorry, mv, couldn’t quite manage the 10.
:)
sibeen said:
Lunch 6-54 :)Sorry, mv, couldn’t quite manage the 10.
You’re excused.
6/54 exceeds my expectations.
:)
sibeen said:
That last one was because I was doing a dad taxi run. Now that is over I can now begin drinking.
Are these kids allergic to public transport or something?
Witty Rejoinder said:
sibeen said:
That last one was because I was doing a dad taxi run. Now that is over I can now begin drinking.
Are these kids allergic to public transport or something?
a teenage kid, at night?? unless the bus stops right in front of the house….
party_pants said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
sibeen said:
That last one was because I was doing a dad taxi run. Now that is over I can now begin drinking.
Are these kids allergic to public transport or something?
a teenage kid, at night?? unless the bus stops right in front of the house….
I travelled by bus at night as a teenager.
Bubblecar said:
party_pants said:
Witty Rejoinder said:Are these kids allergic to public transport or something?
a teenage kid, at night?? unless the bus stops right in front of the house….
I travelled by bus at night as a teenager.
OK, change that to teenage girl.
Bubblecar said:
party_pants said:
Witty Rejoinder said:Are these kids allergic to public transport or something?
a teenage kid, at night?? unless the bus stops right in front of the house….
I travelled by bus at night as a teenager.
And that was in the days when people smoked on buses and everything.
Witty Rejoinder said:
sibeen said:
That last one was because I was doing a dad taxi run. Now that is over I can now begin drinking.
Are these kids allergic to public transport or something?
Yes, and she’s 15.
sibeen said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
sibeen said:
That last one was because I was doing a dad taxi run. Now that is over I can now begin drinking.
Are these kids allergic to public transport or something?
Yes, and she’s 15.
If she travels in packs she just needs to not be the slowest…
party_pants said:
Bubblecar said:
party_pants said:a teenage kid, at night?? unless the bus stops right in front of the house….
I travelled by bus at night as a teenager.
OK, change that to teenage girl.
I travelled at night as a teenage girl. Not late at night. there were no buses late at night.
sibeen said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
sibeen said:
That last one was because I was doing a dad taxi run. Now that is over I can now begin drinking.
Are these kids allergic to public transport or something?
Yes, and she’s 15.
Also, sometimes the public transport is a complete joke.
Where I live, there’s no PT, SFA Ubers, and no taxis.
Rule 303 said:
sibeen said:
Witty Rejoinder said:Are these kids allergic to public transport or something?
Yes, and she’s 15.
Also, sometimes the public transport is a complete joke.
Where I live, there’s no PT, SFA Ubers, and no taxis.
We at least have one taxi.
Michael V said:
Rule 303 said:
sibeen said:Yes, and she’s 15.
Also, sometimes the public transport is a complete joke.
Where I live, there’s no PT, SFA Ubers, and no taxis.
We at least have one taxi.
Available 24/7, even for short trips?
Last time a mate called an Uber from here he waited so long he sobered up enough to drive home!
Rule 303 said:
Michael V said:
Rule 303 said:Also, sometimes the public transport is a complete joke.
Where I live, there’s no PT, SFA Ubers, and no taxis.
We at least have one taxi.
Available 24/7, even for short trips?
Last time a mate called an Uber from here he waited so long he sobered up enough to drive home!
LOL
Rule 303 said:
Michael V said:
Rule 303 said:Also, sometimes the public transport is a complete joke.
Where I live, there’s no PT, SFA Ubers, and no taxis.
We at least have one taxi.
Available 24/7, even for short trips?
Last time a mate called an Uber from here he waited so long he sobered up enough to drive home!
>>>>>Available 24/7, even for short trips?
Yes.
Right. Back to it.
:)
The victims are coming out to bat, let the carnage continue.
that was a bit lucky, I was calling it no-ball.
FUCK OFF
and they’re 8-fer
this is believably good.
FUCK OFF
FUCK OFF
oh wow…..
M J Leach strides to the wicket.
10/67
FUCK OFF
party_pants said:
10/67
Amazing stuff
Hazlewood 5 fer
Wow! Just Wow!
67.
England trail by 112!
Michael V said:
Wow! Just Wow!67.
England trail by 112!
That’s massive in the context of this game.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Wow! Just Wow!67.
England trail by 112!
That’s massive in the context of this game.
Oh yeah.
Oh yeah!
Mrs V is enthralled, too.
do re mi fa so la ti do
:)
10/67.
Fuck me swingin’.
:-)
A lot of Aussie women will go to bed tonight to lie back and think of England.
FUCK
Rule 303 said:
10/67.Fuck me swingin’.
:-)
Aussies are fucked without smith. poms have this round in the bag.
comment by SWMBO
“It’s not the Ashes, it’s a joke”.
To think I was worried about the rain preventing a result. Be lucky if the match goes til day 4 at this rate.
FUCK
dv said:
To think I was worried about the rain preventing a result. Be lucky if the match goes til day 4 at this rate.
4 days?
sibeen said:
dv said:
To think I was worried about the rain preventing a result. Be lucky if the match goes til day 4 at this rate.
4 days?
retraction required
Sorry, dv, I did not parse that correctly.
sibeen said:
FUCK
I was going to ask but I won’t now.
FUCK
23 wickets for ~300 runs. Any explanation for all this?
dv said:
23 wickets for ~300 runs. Any explanation for all this?
Both teams have lots of batsmen who are complete shit?
sibeen said:
dv said:
23 wickets for ~300 runs. Any explanation for all this?
Both teams have lots of batsmen who are complete shit?
(snaps fingers) but of course!
sibeen said:
dv said:
23 wickets for ~300 runs. Any explanation for all this?
Both teams have lots of batsmen who are complete shit?
The current best batsman in the world suffered a brain injury when he was struck to the head by a ball in the last game.
It’s OK to kill people with the ball in Cricket – The Laws say so.
Will Cricket ever take off as a form of euthanasia? I’m sure there’s lots of old blokes who would love to go out batting for Her Majesty at Lord’s.
Rule 303 said:
sibeen said:
dv said:
23 wickets for ~300 runs. Any explanation for all this?
Both teams have lots of batsmen who are complete shit?
The current best batsman in the world suffered a brain injury when he was struck to the head by a ball in the last game.
It’s OK to kill people with the ball in Cricket – The Laws say so.
they’ll have active protection helmet systems, or proximity self-destructing cricket balls soon.
party_pants said:
Rule 303 said:
sibeen said:Both teams have lots of batsmen who are complete shit?
The current best batsman in the world suffered a brain injury when he was struck to the head by a ball in the last game.
It’s OK to kill people with the ball in Cricket – The Laws say so.
they’ll have active protection helmet systems, or proximity self-destructing cricket balls soon.
A ball that explodes if it gets too close to your head! Perfect!
Rule 303 said:
party_pants said:
Rule 303 said:The current best batsman in the world suffered a brain injury when he was struck to the head by a ball in the last game.
It’s OK to kill people with the ball in Cricket – The Laws say so.
they’ll have active protection helmet systems, or proximity self-destructing cricket balls soon.
A ball that explodes if it gets too close to your head! Perfect!
the explosive-reactive armour on the helmets will deflect any debris.
dv said:
23 wickets for ~300 runs. Any explanation for all this?
Actually, take out Warner’s and Labuschagne’s effort and the batting average would be below 10.
party_pants said:
Rule 303 said:
party_pants said:they’ll have active protection helmet systems, or proximity self-destructing cricket balls soon.
A ball that explodes if it gets too close to your head! Perfect!
the explosive-reactive armour on the helmets will deflect any debris.
A single line of Detcord around the bottom of the helmet would do the job, and the damage would be easily covered by a tall collar for the funeral.
Rule 303 said:
party_pants said:
Rule 303 said:A ball that explodes if it gets too close to your head! Perfect!
the explosive-reactive armour on the helmets will deflect any debris.
A single line of Detcord around the bottom of the helmet would do the job, and the damage would be easily covered by a tall collar for the funeral.
now you’re just getting silly :P
Nearly 200 lead.. should declare and finish this off this session :)
party_pants said:
Rule 303 said:
party_pants said:the explosive-reactive armour on the helmets will deflect any debris.
A single line of Detcord around the bottom of the helmet would do the job, and the damage would be easily covered by a tall collar for the funeral.
now you’re just getting silly :P
And yet, a cricket ‘Law’ that says if you hit a batswo/man above the shoulder you’re excused from further participation eludes us.
Ian said:
Nearly 200 lead.. should declare and finish this off this session :)
Shit nah… try and bat till this time on day 4 :)
Rule 303 said:
party_pants said:
Rule 303 said:A single line of Detcord around the bottom of the helmet would do the job, and the damage would be easily covered by a tall collar for the funeral.
now you’re just getting silly :P
And yet, a cricket ‘Law’ that says if you hit a batswo/man above the shoulder you’re excused from further participation eludes us.
It is called voluntary assumption of risk. Same reason why there is still an organised sport like boxing.
party_pants said:
Rule 303 said:
party_pants said:now you’re just getting silly :P
And yet, a cricket ‘Law’ that says if you hit a batswo/man above the shoulder you’re excused from further participation eludes us.
It is called voluntary assumption of risk. Same reason why there is still an organised sport like boxing.
IKR? It’s very strange. The audience at once creates this expectation and is repelled by it. It holds our voyeuristic imagination such that we are exhilarated, scandalised, and repulsed. It’s not easy to achieve without killing one every now and then.
Rule 303 said:
party_pants said:
Rule 303 said:And yet, a cricket ‘Law’ that says if you hit a batswo/man above the shoulder you’re excused from further participation eludes us.
It is called voluntary assumption of risk. Same reason why there is still an organised sport like boxing.
IKR? It’s very strange. The audience at once creates this expectation and is repelled by it. It holds our voyeuristic imagination such that we are exhilarated, scandalised, and repulsed. It’s not easy to achieve without killing one every now and then.
I know. It’s show no fear and use your guile and cunning to defeat it. I’ve had cricket balls wizz past my head (albeit at amateur oace) and there is a certain feeling of achievement in watching the ball and deflecting it down to third man with a roll of the wrists. Those that can hook or pull to a professional pace bowler I can only marvel at.
FUCK …no, wait, he’s fucking useless in the slips and as a captain. Belay the fucking.
FUCK
Stumps, Day 2:
England will be chasing 350+ to win with plenty of time to do it however I think it is beyond them.
Peak Warming Man said:
England will be chasing 350+ to win with plenty of time to do it however I think it is beyond them.
71 – The numbers of years since England were bowled out for fewer than 67 in an Ashes Test.
87 – The previous lowest Ashes score at Leeds before today.
4 – This is England’s fourth lowest team total on home soil. Their 52 in 1948 is the lowest, followed by the 53 and 62 they recorded in the same Test against Australia at Lord’s in 1888.
4 – Also the number of catches held by David Warner, the equal most by a non-wicketkeeper in Ashes history. Eleven other players have taken four catches in an Ashes innings without the gloves, the last before Warner being Steve Smith in 2017 at the Gabba.
3 – The number of times England have been bowled out for fewer than 90 in 2019.
167 – The number of deliveries England faced in the first innings in Leeds, the second fewest in an innings in England behind the 142 against Ireland last month.
6 – The number of times Josh Hazlewood has dismissed Root in Tests, the most by any bowler.
12 – Joe Denly’s score, the highest of the innings. Denly’s 12 is lowest highest score by an England batsman in a completed innings, beating the previous mark of 15 between Jessop and Willie Quaife in Sydney in 1902.
179 – The lowest score in Test history to yield a 100-plus run first-innings lead.
Ian said:
71 – The numbers of years since England were bowled out for fewer than 67 in an Ashes Test.
87 – The previous lowest Ashes score at Leeds before today.
4 – This is England’s fourth lowest team total on home soil. Their 52 in 1948 is the lowest, followed by the 53 and 62 they recorded in the same Test against Australia at Lord’s in 1888.
4 – Also the number of catches held by David Warner, the equal most by a non-wicketkeeper in Ashes history. Eleven other players have taken four catches in an Ashes innings without the gloves, the last before Warner being Steve Smith in 2017 at the Gabba.
3 – The number of times England have been bowled out for fewer than 90 in 2019.
167 – The number of deliveries England faced in the first innings in Leeds, the second fewest in an innings in England behind the 142 against Ireland last month.
6 – The number of times Josh Hazlewood has dismissed Root in Tests, the most by any bowler.
12 – Joe Denly’s score, the highest of the innings. Denly’s 12 is lowest highest score by an England batsman in a completed innings, beating the previous mark of 15 between Jessop and Willie Quaife in Sydney in 1902.
179 – The lowest score in Test history to yield a 100-plus run first-innings lead.
Ian said:
71 – The numbers of years since England were bowled out for fewer than 67 in an Ashes Test.
87 – The previous lowest Ashes score at Leeds before today.
4 – This is England’s fourth lowest team total on home soil. Their 52 in 1948 is the lowest, followed by the 53 and 62 they recorded in the same Test against Australia at Lord’s in 1888.
4 – Also the number of catches held by David Warner, the equal most by a non-wicketkeeper in Ashes history. Eleven other players have taken four catches in an Ashes innings without the gloves, the last before Warner being Steve Smith in 2017 at the Gabba.
3 – The number of times England have been bowled out for fewer than 90 in 2019.
167 – The number of deliveries England faced in the first innings in Leeds, the second fewest in an innings in England behind the 142 against Ireland last month.
6 – The number of times Josh Hazlewood has dismissed Root in Tests, the most by any bowler.
12 – Joe Denly’s score, the highest of the innings. Denly’s 12 is lowest highest score by an England batsman in a completed innings, beating the previous mark of 15 between Jessop and Willie Quaife in Sydney in 1902.
179 – The lowest score in Test history to yield a 100-plus run first-innings lead.
Congratulations to Joe Denly then.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Ian said:
71 – The numbers of years since England were bowled out for fewer than 67 in an Ashes Test.
87 – The previous lowest Ashes score at Leeds before today.
4 – This is England’s fourth lowest team total on home soil. Their 52 in 1948 is the lowest, followed by the 53 and 62 they recorded in the same Test against Australia at Lord’s in 1888.
4 – Also the number of catches held by David Warner, the equal most by a non-wicketkeeper in Ashes history. Eleven other players have taken four catches in an Ashes innings without the gloves, the last before Warner being Steve Smith in 2017 at the Gabba.
3 – The number of times England have been bowled out for fewer than 90 in 2019.
167 – The number of deliveries England faced in the first innings in Leeds, the second fewest in an innings in England behind the 142 against Ireland last month.
6 – The number of times Josh Hazlewood has dismissed Root in Tests, the most by any bowler.
12 – Joe Denly’s score, the highest of the innings. Denly’s 12 is lowest highest score by an England batsman in a completed innings, beating the previous mark of 15 between Jessop and Willie Quaife in Sydney in 1902.
179 – The lowest score in Test history to yield a 100-plus run first-innings lead.
Congratulations to Joe Denly then.
Looks to be rain-free.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/observation/rainfall-radar#?map=Rainfall&fcTime=1566561600&zoom=6&lon=-4.00&lat=52.94
Want the Aussies to bat on as long as they can and try to get the lead up over 350. Then need another skilled and disciplined bowling effort for the last innings.
party_pants said:
Want the Aussies to bat on as long as they can and try to get the lead up over 350. Then need another skilled and disciplined bowling effort for the last innings.
Yep. That’d be the way I’d want it too.
Unfortunately, Mrs V has control of the remote tonight, and I think she’s very keen to watch the Agatha Christie final on Auntie.
:(
Perhaps I can talk her into using Iview later…
Michael V said:
party_pants said:
Want the Aussies to bat on as long as they can and try to get the lead up over 350. Then need another skilled and disciplined bowling effort for the last innings.
Yep. That’d be the way I’d want it too.
Unfortunately, Mrs V has control of the remote tonight, and I think she’s very keen to watch the Agatha Christie final on Auntie.
:(
Perhaps I can talk her into using Iview later…
Or watch Agatha Christie and keep up with Sibeen’s score updates.
are we winning?
monkey skipper said:
are we winning?
there’s no such thing really in cricket, but Australia are building themselves into a strong position. England had a shocker in their first batting innings, all out for 67. Australia currently lead by 283 in the second innings, but England are still a chance of chasing down 300 in their second innings, in spite their dismal batting performance earlier.
looking like Lab might run out of dancing partners before he gets to a ton
dv said:
looking like Lab might run out of dancing partners before he gets to a ton
I am just hoping they can scrape over 350 lead.
run out of a miss-field. Bummertration.
all out lead of 358.
needs a good disciplined bowling effort. should be enough.
BetEasy is only offering 5.00 for the Pom victory. That is hella low. I’d fall right off my chair and possibly out the window if they win from here.
Good bye
dv said:
Good bye
And you also, sir
3/156
Poms need 203 more for an unlikely win
Well Rooted atm…
Ian said:
3/156Poms need 203 more for an unlikely win
Well Rooted atm…
Michael V said:
Ian said:
3/156Poms need 203 more for an unlikely win
Well Rooted atm…
Be interesting if Root leads then to victory because the English press are after his blood, they went straight for his throat after the first innings debacle.
Peak Warming Man said:
Michael V said:
Ian said:
3/156Poms need 203 more for an unlikely win
Well Rooted atm…
Be interesting if Root leads then to victory because the English press are after his blood, they went straight for his throat after the first innings debacle.
Root should point to the selectors…
Something of a recovery
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-25/englands-ashes-fightback-in-leeds-provokes-unlikely-hope/11445998
Hands up who predicted the Ashes would be retained by Day 4 of the 3rd Test.
dv said:
Hands up who predicted the Ashes would be retained by Day 4 of the 3rd Test.
Not many by the looks of it.
Peak Warming Man said:
dv said:
Hands up who predicted the Ashes would be retained by Day 4 of the 3rd Test.
Not many by the looks of it.
dv said:
Hands up who predicted the Ashes would be retained by Day 4 of the 3rd Test.
I was lamenting that my cousin has tickets to day four and that he may not see much.
But lo, it has come to pass that of all the 25 sacred days set aside for solemn contemplation of The Ashes the Lord hath quideth him in a dream. Verrily the Lord cried out to Kevin saying “ on the half score and fourth holy day go to Leeds and ye shall find it good”
No rain about. This is a Good Thing. Let’s hope they get it done in the first session, so I can switch over the the MotoGP before 10 pm.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/observation/rainfall-radar#?map=Rainfall&fcTime=1566648000&zoom=6&lon=-4.00&lat=52.94
do re mi fa so la ti do
warming up
I wasn’t here last evening, commitments elsewhere. I won’t make that mistake again.
FUCK OFF
Hehe, working Stokes over.
Peak Warming Man said:
Hehe, working Stokes over.
That ^ rotation of the head is the whole point of Boxing. If you can get that, you win.
Boxing – Not Cricket!
This is starting to get a bit tight.
Peak Warming Man said:
This is starting to get a bit tight.
I am not worried I am not worried I am not worried I am not worried I am not worried I am not worried I am not worried
Hmmm.
sibeen said:
Hmmm.
+1
FUCK OFF
sibeen said:
FUCK OFF
We needed that.
FUCK OFF
wait for it…
FUCK OFF
… there we go.
Arts said:
wait for it…
ROFL
Where are you watching, Sibeen? I can’t see it on telly.
In other news, Le Vuelta is on SBS Viceland live.
Rule 303 said:
Where are you watching, Sibeen? I can’t see it on telly.In other news, Le Vuelta is on SBS Viceland live.
Streaming it on Gem. Just go to channel 9 live.
sibeen said:
Rule 303 said:
Where are you watching, Sibeen? I can’t see it on telly.In other news, Le Vuelta is on SBS Viceland live.
Streaming it on Gem. Just go to channel 9 live.
Got it. 9 Gem on free to air.
Retro, man.
:-)
Rule 303 said:
sibeen said:
Rule 303 said:
Where are you watching, Sibeen? I can’t see it on telly.In other news, Le Vuelta is on SBS Viceland live.
Streaming it on Gem. Just go to channel 9 live.
Got it. 9 Gem on free to air.
Retro, man.
:-)
Free to air…what dat?
:)
sibeen said:
Rule 303 said:
sibeen said:Streaming it on Gem. Just go to channel 9 live.
Got it. 9 Gem on free to air.
Retro, man.
:-)
Free to air…what dat?
:)
We used to have it when I were a wee lad. Sucked.
FUCK OFF
FUCK OFF
*WHAT THE FUCK *
*JAYSUS FUCK *
sibeen said:
*JAYSUS FUCK *
Just repeat. I cannot believe that.
Test cricket is just the fucking best.
sibeen said:
sibeen said:
*JAYSUS FUCK *
Just repeat. I cannot believe that.
Test cricket is just the fucking best.
Well! Well! Well!
Amazing!
Michael V said:
sibeen said:
sibeen said:
*JAYSUS FUCK *
Just repeat. I cannot believe that.
Test cricket is just the fucking best.
Well! Well! Well!
Amazing!
I think we have just watched the best test match ever…
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
sibeen said:Just repeat. I cannot believe that.
Test cricket is just the fucking best.
Well! Well! Well!
Amazing!
I think we have just watched the best test match ever…
Or the weirdest.
1-1
Lol
Test cricket is the best there is.
Michael V said:
Michael V said:
sibeen said:Just repeat. I cannot believe that.
Test cricket is just the fucking best.
Well! Well! Well!
Amazing!
I think we have just watched the best test match ever…
Good to see you all enjoyed the cricket.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:Well! Well! Well!
Amazing!
I think we have just watched the best test match ever…
Good to see you all enjoyed the cricket.
I don’t like cricket oh no, I love it.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Michael V said:Well! Well! Well!
Amazing!
I think we have just watched the best test match ever…
Good to see you all enjoyed the cricket.
It was fucked. I went to bed bed angry, and I’m still not over it.
On the plus side one man in the England side has made it possible for a very mediocre team of players and administrators to continue in their current positions which will make it easier for us to retain the Ashes.
Peak Warming Man said:
On the plus side one man in the England side has made it possible for a very mediocre team of players and administrators to continue in their current positions which will make it easier for us to retain the Ashes.
Hmmmn. With Archer in their side and full of confidence I can’t see Australia scoring over 350 in any innings for the rest of the series.
It’s a funny old game.
dv said:
Hands up who predicted the Ashes would be retained by Day 4 of the 3rd Test.
Let me know when my pie is ready
dv said:
dv said:
Hands up who predicted the Ashes would be retained by Day 4 of the 3rd Test.
Let me know when my pie is ready
I was thinking about this statement last night as I was trying to get some sleep. I decided it was all your fault. You jinxed it.
party_pants said:
dv said:
dv said:
Hands up who predicted the Ashes would be retained by Day 4 of the 3rd Test.
Let me know when my pie is ready
I was thinking about this statement last night as I was trying to get some sleep. I decided it was all your fault. You jinxed it.
I mean technically I was just asking who predicted it… I didn’t say it was happening.
But if I did jinx it then you can thank for a thrilling finish and for setting up a meaningful Test 4 and 5.
So you’re welcome.
So who won?
Bubblecar said:
So who won?
Cricket.
England won, by one wicket, according to the internets.
Bubblecar said:
England won, by one wicket, according to the internets.
Yes. We don’t need reminding. Australia had 4 chances to take that one wicket but messed up each one.
party_pants said:
Bubblecar said:
England won, by one wicket, according to the internets.
Yes. We don’t need reminding. Australia had 4 chances to take that one wicket but messed up each one.
Also, Umpire Blindy McGoo ruled safe on an obvious LBW.
Rule 303 said:
party_pants said:
Bubblecar said:
England won, by one wicket, according to the internets.
Yes. We don’t need reminding. Australia had 4 chances to take that one wicket but messed up each one.
Also, Umpire Blindy McGoo ruled safe on an obvious LBW.
Yes, but I’m counting the wasted review/LBW non-call combination as one of those four chances.
told you aussies were fucked without smithie. How good am I?
:-)
party_pants said:
Rule 303 said:
party_pants said:Yes. We don’t need reminding. Australia had 4 chances to take that one wicket but messed up each one.
Also, Umpire Blindy McGoo ruled safe on an obvious LBW.
Yes, but I’m counting the wasted review/LBW non-call combination as one of those four chances.
I was screaming at the TV when Paine called for that review. It really was clueless.
party_pants said:
Rule 303 said:
party_pants said:Yes. We don’t need reminding. Australia had 4 chances to take that one wicket but messed up each one.
Also, Umpire Blindy McGoo ruled safe on an obvious LBW.
Yes, but I’m counting the wasted review/LBW non-call combination as one of those four chances.
We needed a ‘You’re f’n kidding!’ review.
Also, would it kill them to chuck in a few Backyard rules? Over the damn fence should always be Six-and-Out.
OTOH, it’s only a game.
sibeen said:
party_pants said:
Rule 303 said:Also, Umpire Blindy McGoo ruled safe on an obvious LBW.
Yes, but I’m counting the wasted review/LBW non-call combination as one of those four chances.
I was screaming at the TV when Paine called for that review. It really was clueless.
the language in my living room around the same time would have made an army sergeant blush.
party_pants said:
sibeen said:
party_pants said:Yes, but I’m counting the wasted review/LBW non-call combination as one of those four chances.
I was screaming at the TV when Paine called for that review. It really was clueless.
the language in my living room around the same time would have made an army sergeant blush.
“What the blinking blimey blazes do they think they’re playing at, the Dickens be damned!”
Bubblecar said:
OTOH, it’s only a game.
It definitely is for him..
- Not watching the ball
- Not playing a straight bat
- Not checking the height of his “stumps”
What an idiot!
sibeen said:
party_pants said:
Rule 303 said:Also, Umpire Blindy McGoo ruled safe on an obvious LBW.
Yes, but I’m counting the wasted review/LBW non-call combination as one of those four chances.
I was screaming at the TV when Paine called for that review. It really was clueless.
There’s a good argument for Paine to be dropped.
Ian said:
sibeen said:
party_pants said:Yes, but I’m counting the wasted review/LBW non-call combination as one of those four chances.
I was screaming at the TV when Paine called for that review. It really was clueless.
There’s a good argument for Paine to be dropped.
Never make a wicket-keeper captain, they have too much else going on to give it the proper concentration.
like 5 or 6 overs in a row that kept the field back on the 5th ball and allowed the easy single. that was frustrating.
Ian said:
sibeen said:
party_pants said:Yes, but I’m counting the wasted review/LBW non-call combination as one of those four chances.
I was screaming at the TV when Paine called for that review. It really was clueless.
There’s a good argument for Paine to be dropped.
Smith for captain?
Ian said:
sibeen said:
party_pants said:Yes, but I’m counting the wasted review/LBW non-call combination as one of those four chances.
I was screaming at the TV when Paine called for that review. It really was clueless.
There’s a good argument for Paine to be dropped.
He’s better than Joe Root who has no mongrel whatsoever.
Tamb said:
Ian said:
sibeen said:I was screaming at the TV when Paine called for that review. It really was clueless.
There’s a good argument for Paine to be dropped.
Smith for captain?
I’d have Lyon as captain with Smith in a de facto role.
Tamb said:
Ian said:
sibeen said:I was screaming at the TV when Paine called for that review. It really was clueless.
There’s a good argument for Paine to be dropped.
Smith for captain?
I’d have Lyon as captain with Smith in a de facto role.
Ian said:
Tamb said:
Ian said:There’s a good argument for Paine to be dropped.
Smith for captain?
I’d have Lyon as captain with Smith in a de facto role.
Sounds sensible.
Michael V said:
Ian said:
Tamb said:Smith for captain?
I’d have Lyon as captain with Smith in a de facto role.
Sounds sensible.
That’s something that has always puzzled me about cricket.
How come the best batsman or the best all-rounder is usually made captain, even though they may not be a very good captain, and often their success at batting declines when they have to do the captaining as well?
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Ian said:I’d have Lyon as captain with Smith in a de facto role.
Sounds sensible.
That’s something that has always puzzled me about cricket.
How come the best batsman or the best all-rounder is usually made captain, even though they may not be a very good captain, and often their success at batting declines when they have to do the captaining as well?
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Ian said:I’d have Lyon as captain with Smith in a de facto role.
Sounds sensible.
That’s something that has always puzzled me about cricket.
How come the best batsman or the best all-rounder is usually made captain, even though they may not be a very good captain, and often their success at batting declines when they have to do the captaining as well?
There have been instances where a player has been brought in to be “Captain” rather than get into the team on form.
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Ian said:I’d have Lyon as captain with Smith in a de facto role.
Sounds sensible.
That’s something that has always puzzled me about cricket.
How come the best batsman or the best all-rounder is usually made captain, even though they may not be a very good captain, and often their success at batting declines when they have to do the captaining as well?
Makes sense to be one of the top batsmen. The bowling lineup is constantly changing.
>often their success at batting declines when they have to do the captaining as well
I don’t agree.. be interesting to see the stats
The Rev Dodgson said:
Michael V said:
Ian said:I’d have Lyon as captain with Smith in a de facto role.
Sounds sensible.
That’s something that has always puzzled me about cricket.
How come the best batsman or the best all-rounder is usually made captain, even though they may not be a very good captain, and often their success at batting declines when they have to do the captaining as well?
Usually best to have one of the fielders without another job to do, one that is fields in a position close to the action and can observe what’s going on. Fast bowlers tend to be not so good as fielders and usually stand in the outfield, especially when resting between overs. Wicket keepers usually have too much else on their minds.
Smith shouldn’t captain again afaic
“Only three times had England come back from scoring so few runs in the first innings of an Ashes Test to win — and on both occasions Queen Victoria was still on the throne.”
ROFL
Should I read further?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-26/how-does-australia-come-back-from-ashes-disaster/11447422
Spin bowlers, they are all a bit eccentric, I think Jack Leach is on some sort of spectrum.
Peak Warming Man said:
Spin bowlers, they are all a bit eccentric, I think Jack Leach is on some sort of spectrum.
yes, some are unorthodox
JudgeMental said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Spin bowlers, they are all a bit eccentric, I think Jack Leach is on some sort of spectrum.
yes, some are unorthodox
Quite.
JudgeMental said:
Peak Warming Man said:
Spin bowlers, they are all a bit eccentric, I think Jack Leach is on some sort of spectrum.
yes, some are unorthodox
very droll, Minister.