Looking forward to tomorrow, I’m confident that Australia will be far more competitive this series than they were in England.

diddly-squat said:

Looking forward to tomorrow, I’m confident that Australia will be far more competitive this series than they were in England.

I am not.

IWS

dv said:

diddly-squat said:

Looking forward to tomorrow, I’m confident that Australia will be far more competitive this series than they were in England.

I am not.

what, looking forward to tomorrow or confident that Australia will be more competitive?

diddly-squat said:

Looking forward to tomorrow, I’m confident that Australia will be far more competitive this series than they were in England.

That’s not what the abc says.. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-15/collins-australia-will-probably-lose-the-ashes/5094046

I may have cancelled a meeting that was scheduled for mid morning tomorrow. Told them I had urgent stuff to do in my office :)

Dropbear said:

IWS

Which particular stupid are you with this time…

roughbarked said:

diddly-squat said:

Looking forward to tomorrow, I’m confident that Australia will be far more competitive this series than they were in England.

That’s not what the abc says.. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-15/collins-australia-will-probably-lose-the-ashes/5094046

I never said I think we’ll win… only that we will be more competitive

dv said:

Dropbear said:

IWS

Which particular stupid are you with this time…

Ill let you know late Jan.

dv said:

Dropbear said:

IWS

Which particular stupid are you with this time…

is there a difference??

dv said:

Dropbear said:

IWS

Which particular stupid are you with this time…

Probably me.. everyone thinks it is me.

I think Australia are specials.

To be fair, England are fielding a very strong team and I think you’d have to be a brave man to drop a C note on the Aussies to win. I fact I’d say the odds are less than an ALP victory at the last election – and you would have been crazy to bet on them.

diddly-squat said:

To be fair, England are fielding a very strong team and I think you’d have to be a brave man to drop a C note on the Aussies to win. I fact I’d say the odds are less than an ALP victory at the last election – and you would have been crazy to bet on them.

Never neglect the fact that Aussies have won more times than the brits.

manfromironbark said:

diddly-squat said:

To be fair, England are fielding a very strong team and I think you’d have to be a brave man to drop a C note on the Aussies to win. I fact I’d say the odds are less than an ALP victory at the last election – and you would have been crazy to bet on them.

Never neglect the fact that Aussies have won more times than the brits.

except they haven’t… of the 67 series that have been played, both teams have won 31 times and drawn 5 times

there’s still too many blokes names Watson in the Australian squad. I reckon we could afford to drop one of them.

diddly-squat said:

manfromironbark said:

diddly-squat said:

To be fair, England are fielding a very strong team and I think you’d have to be a brave man to drop a C note on the Aussies to win. I fact I’d say the odds are less than an ALP victory at the last election – and you would have been crazy to bet on them.

Never neglect the fact that Aussies have won more times than the brits.

except they haven’t… of the 67 series that have been played, both teams have won 31 times and drawn 5 times

even stevens then?

party_pants said:

there’s still too many blokes names Watson in the Australian squad. I reckon we could afford to drop one of them.

What’s on, chaps?

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

there’s still too many blokes names Watson in the Australian squad. I reckon we could afford to drop one of them.

What’s on, chaps?

Only a cowboy Watson would wear chaps.

Tamb said:

roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

there’s still too many blokes names Watson in the Australian squad. I reckon we could afford to drop one of them.

What’s on, chaps?

Only a cowboy Watson would wear chaps.

yada, I know he calls them pads.

I reckon we’re in with a strong chance…

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of a draw

If we lose it will be the selectors fault,

They should have stuck with the Waugh brothers, Warne, Mc Graft, AB, Daniel Boon, Gilly the fella from 1/2 a dozen town and cities and the relative unknown D George Batsman…

I (sort of) inherited 2 tickets. Day 3 at the ‘Gabba for Mrs V and me.

:)

Excited

Michael V said:

I (sort of) inherited 2 tickets. Day 3 at the ‘Gabba for Mrs V and me.

:)

Excited

Bump.

Michael V said:

Michael V said:

I (sort of) inherited 2 tickets. Day 3 at the ‘Gabba for Mrs V and me.

:)

Excited

Bump.

It’ll be all over by then :)

pommiejohn said:

Michael V said:

Michael V said:

I (sort of) inherited 2 tickets. Day 3 at the ‘Gabba for Mrs V and me.

:)

Excited

Bump.

It’ll be all over by then :)

nah it will be rained out ;)

Dropbear said:

pommiejohn said:

Michael V said:

Bump.

It’ll be all over by then :)

nah it will be rained out ;)

BARSTEWARDS & MUNGBEANS

“lower likelihood of dying from any cause”

So people who eat nuts are less likely to be murdered or hit by a falling piano, or be involved in serious traffic accidents etc:

Nuts linked to lower death risk

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Eating an ounce (28g) of nuts each day could significantly reduce the risk of dying from a host of conditions including heart disease and cancer, scientists have claimed.

A study of almost 120,000 men and women in America found that the more nuts they ate, the lower their risk of dying over the next 30 years.

A handful of nuts per day was linked to a 20 per cent lower likelihood of dying from any cause in the next three decades, 29 per cent lower risk of death from heart disease and 11 per cent lower chance of death from cancer.

People who ate more nuts tended to be slimmer than those who avoided them, were less likely to smoke and more likely to have healthy habits such as exercising, taking vitamin supplements and eating fruits and vegetables.

But researchers insisted that even after these factors and their likely impact on death rates were taken into account, nuts still appeared to offer their own benefit.

More: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10463318/Nuts-linked-to-lower-death-risk.html

storms arn’t due until tomorrow night, but if it’s anything like last weekend, it should be fun :)

oops sorry

WE WIN….the toss :)

http://youtu.be/iJlRGiVQx-E

hehe shit never said during the ashes.

Waner hits Broad for ball off opening ball faced.

Crowd loses its collective bottle.

Queensland Police has put on Facebook that there is heavy traffic around the Gabba and they recommend people walk. (cough Stewart Broad) Lulz.

F***

(where is Sibeen?)

Dropbear said:

F***

(where is Sibeen?)

Crying :)

it HAD to be broad too..

(boo!)

Dropbear said:

F*** off

(where is Sibeen?)

Fixed

Nice to see that Warner is true to his word and has ‘pulled his head in’.

sibeen said:

Nice to see that Warner is true to his word and has ‘pulled his head in’.

he doesn’t know how ….

if you’re going to pick him yo may as well let him play his game

England probably wont get another wicket today.

Dropbear said:

Queensland Police has put on Facebook that there is heavy traffic around the Gabba and they recommend people walk. (cough Stewart Broad) Lulz.

F’reals?

They have a funny feed

dv said:

Dropbear said:

Queensland Police has put on Facebook that there is heavy traffic around the Gabba and they recommend people walk. (cough Stewart Broad) Lulz.

F’reals?

They have a funny feed

ja… DO linked it on my FB feed.. ;) (the post about the walking)

fark.

“Some English Bloke” has two wickets now.

party_pants said:

there’s still too many blokes names Watson in the Australian squad. I reckon we could afford to drop one of them.

They didn’t, unfortunately.

Dropbear said:

http://youtu.be/iJlRGiVQx-E

hehe shit never said during the ashes.

That, is great…

8D

diddly-squat said:

Dropbear said:

http://youtu.be/iJlRGiVQx-E

hehe shit never said during the ashes.

That, is great…

8D

#lovebrisbane

heheheh

diddly-squat said:

Dropbear said:

http://youtu.be/iJlRGiVQx-E

hehe shit never said during the ashes.

That, is great…

8D

Yeah that’s pretty good.

Dropbear said:

diddly-squat said:

Dropbear said:

http://youtu.be/iJlRGiVQx-E

hehe shit never said during the ashes.

That, is great…

8D

#lovebrisbane

heheheh

there’s no way I would have caught that…

and we’re back…

listening to BBC coverage on the radio…

Comment just made… “Lots of hats on display today. I suppose that’s what you do in Australia.”

:/

i love how everyone’s referring to “him” as “that english bowler”

Dropbear said:

i love how everyone’s referring to “him” as “that english bowler”

The Courier Mail and vowed not to print his name – gonna make it hard to report the first wicket

Pharque…

Clarke OUT

jimminy sunday

diddly-squat said:

The Courier Mail and vowed not to print his name – gonna make it hard to report the first wicket

all three wickets so far

diddly-squat said:

Looking forward to tomorrow, I’m confident that Australia will be far more competitive this series than they were in England.

dv said:

I am not.

My pessimism is looking well founded at this point

dv said:

My pessimism is looking well founded at this point

Smith’s in now, he’ll steady the ship

Warner OUT !

4 for Broard

‘Ken Warner, now.

BUNNINGS!

Laker, Kumble, Broad

edged and dropped

Probably be 4 down for 280 at stumps.

sigh …

I come back inside and we’re 5/100.

Peak Warming Man said:

Probably be 4 down for 280 at stumps.

ECB got you on commission?

Brad Hadden will steady the ship, along with Smith.
Wouldn’t surprise me if they were both there at stumps.

Peak Warming Man said:

Brad Hadden will steady the ship, along with Smith.
Wouldn’t surprise me if they were both there at stumps.

I will give ten dollars to stop

Peak Warming Man said:

Brad Hadden will steady the ship, along with Smith.
Wouldn’t surprise me if they were both there at stumps.

both on centuries, no doubt

Smith the Worthy will see us right.

Nitro

adds name to list

poikilotherm said:

Nitro

adds name to list

Wrong thread…

I reckon Cook might be on a century at stumps

Bailey will be our saviour..

wait what?

Smith OUT!

party_pants said:

Smith the Worthy will see us right.

you stupid bastard!

Maybe the rain will save us

Is Agar playing??

We might lose a few overs to rain on Saturday but not enough to save us.

dv said:

We might lose a few overs to rain on Saturday but not enough to save us.

I hope it is only a few overs, or less.

Johnson and Haddin are carving em up…

and there’s the 200…

diddly-squat said:

Johnson and Haddin are carving em up…

and there’s the 200…

How many wickets?

I’ve got a funny feeling my day ay the cricket tomorrow will be much like the last time I went to the GABBA to see Eng and Aust play

Tamb said:

diddly-squat said:

Johnson and Haddin are carving em up…

and there’s the 200…

How many wickets?

all the wickets

Tamb said:

diddly-squat said:

Johnson and Haddin are carving em up…

and there’s the 200…

How many wickets?

4 (remaining)

diddly-squat said:

I’ve got a funny feeling my day ay the cricket tomorrow will be much like the last time I went to the GABBA to see Eng and Aust play

What happened? Or was it all over the day before?

diddly-squat said:

Tamb said:

diddly-squat said:

Johnson and Haddin are carving em up…

and there’s the 200…

How many wickets?

4 (remaining)

So a chance of 300 maybe.

Tamb said:

diddly-squat said:

I’ve got a funny feeling my day ay the cricket tomorrow will be much like the last time I went to the GABBA to see Eng and Aust play

What happened? Or was it all over the day before?

not much, just England scoring twin double centuries

diddly-squat said:

Johnson and Haddin are carving em up…

and there’s the 200…

We should drop all the batsmen, send in a wicketkeeper and 9 bowlers, that’s where all the batting is happening and if we double the bowlers, we might be able to contain the poms.

Tamb said:

diddly-squat said:

Tamb said:

How many wickets?

4 (remaining)

So a chance of 300 maybe.

I don’t think so… 250 if we’re lucky

diddly-squat said:

Tamb said:

diddly-squat said:

I’ve got a funny feeling my day ay the cricket tomorrow will be much like the last time I went to the GABBA to see Eng and Aust play

What happened? Or was it all over the day before?

not much, just England scoring twin double centuries

they reckon it’s a pretty true wicket.. unless Johnson shines, it could be ugly..

and with that, I’m off for the day..

laters all..

even you.

Where’s my ten dollars?

Peak Warming Man said:

Where’s my ten dollars?

What do you want now?

Prediction for the rest of the test…

Australia to be all out for about 300. England to bat slowly and patiently for 2 days to post a total around the 500 mark. Australia to be struggling to make England bat a second time, maybe setting them a target of about 50. England to win by lunch on day 5.

party_pants said:

Prediction for the rest of the test…

Australia to be all out for about 300. England to bat slowly and patiently for 2 days to post a total around the 500 mark. Australia to be struggling to make England bat a second time, maybe setting them a target of about 50. England to win by lunch on day 5.

Wash your mouth out P_P, that rant show how little you know about the great Aussie fighting spirit…
















..as if we can make England bat again.

We should never forget our tail end batting.

I reckon that our last 5 wickets will go close to matching our first five in this series.

Of course there is a head start now.

19 shillings said:

We should never forget our tail end batting.

I reckon that our last 5 wickets will go close to matching our first five in this series.

Of course there is a head start now.

Yeah, but… runs by the tail-enders should be a bonus, not a get out of jail card.

huey said:

diddly-squat said:

Johnson and Haddin are carving em up…

and there’s the 200…

We should drop all the batsmen, send in a wicketkeeper and 9 bowlers, that’s where all the batting is happening and if we double the bowlers, we might be able to contain the poms.

——

I like huey’s suggestion.

If only they were fit.

Pattinson, Starc, Cummins, Bird, Faulkner, Cutting

This thread seems to have gone quiet.
How’s it going?

pommiejohn said:

This thread seems to have gone quiet.
How’s it going?

Aust 1st innings 295. England yet to bat.

Yeah it looks good.
From an Australian perspextive 300 it a competitive total given the less than perfect start.
For England, well they got early wickets but struggled to clean up the tail, they’ll be disappointed with that.
I just hope it doesn’t play on Captain Cook’s mind and he gets out cheaply.

pommiejohn said:

This thread seems to have gone quiet.
How’s it going?

Looks like Australia won’t need to bat again..

Dropbear said:

pommiejohn said:

This thread seems to have gone quiet.
How’s it going?

Looks like Australia won’t need to bat again..

England 0/8

Tamb said:

Dropbear said:

pommiejohn said:

This thread seems to have gone quiet.
How’s it going?

Looks like Australia won’t need to bat again..

England 0/8

They’ll be in double figures before stumps, mark my words.

Peak Warming Man said:

Tamb said:

Dropbear said:

Looks like Australia won’t need to bat again..

England 0/8

They’ll be in double figures before stumps, mark my words.

Possibly. :) England 0/9. Harris just bowled a maiden.

pommiejohn said:

This thread seems to have gone quiet.

I hear crickets.

kii said:

pommiejohn said:

This thread seems to have gone quiet.

I hear crickets.

Noisy damn things, crickets.

It’s a test match. Test matches have quiet periods. Now is one of them with England just starting their second innings.

Can’t get online description of the cricket from the ABC anymore.
All you get is long ad for Cricket On The Radio and then a message about contractual arrangements, yarda yarda

From the BBC.

“The first change of bowling, Peter Siddle replacing Johnson. Siddle, the tree-cutter, took a hat-trick in Brisbane on the first day three years ago. Collar upturned, sweatband on his arm, Siddle is full, almost persuading Carberry to offer a return catch. Question. Why did Siddle cover his face in zinc in England, yet eschews the war paint in Australia? The Brisbane sun surely requires more protection than the Manchester rain?”

RTFB Harris!

gone gottim f’off you’re out etc

Sibeen must be in gaol again.

Townsville’s favourite son (other than Assange) saves the day with the bat.

Pity his bowling has fallen off.

FUCK OFF

They’ll probably have to follow on.

To the dressing room, sirrah!

I would have brought Lyon on to bowl before Pietersen got settled, it might be too late now.

Carberry, 33 and only his second test, must be a late bloomer.

Peak Warming Man said:

Carberry, 33 and only his second test, must be a late bloomer.

2/82

FUCK OFF

sibeen said:

FUCK OFF

Is that a general dismissal or is it directed to specific persons?

Chanel nein is about ten seconds behind the radio here.

Tamb said:

sibeen said:

FUCK OFF

Is that a general dismissal or is it directed to specific persons?

directed to the departing batsman

FUCK OFF

Peak Warming Man said:

I think Australia are specials.

nods

FUCK OFF

Would you like a referral for your Tourette’s?

LOL

FUCK OFF

Bugger me, I walk over the road to get a some lunch and a couple of wickets have fallen.

has anyone said FUCK OFF yet?

party_pants said:

Bugger me

I think sibeen has the same problem.

party_pants said:

Bugger me

if we take a few more wickets, I’ll be feeling frisky

FUCK OFF

Too late. I retract the invitation.

Another one – Dud goes!

7/89

Fantastic stuff!

Michael V said:

Fantastic stuff!

Wish I was at home watching it on TV intsead stuck here at work.

I am at home. Tomorrow…

The ‘Gabba!

Rain, rain, stay away!

party_pants said:

Michael V said:

Fantastic stuff!

Wish I was at home watching it on TV intsead stuck here at work.

I’m stuck at work (snigger) and not missing a ball on the tele :)

Goddim!

FUCK OFF

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

Michael V said:

Fantastic stuff!

Wish I was at home watching it on TV intsead stuck here at work.

I’m stuck at work (snigger) and not missing a ball on the tele :)

I have a TV here but no set-top box.

FUCK OFF

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

Michael V said:

Fantastic stuff!

Wish I was at home watching it on TV intsead stuck here at work.

I’m stuck at work (snigger) and not missing a ball on the tele :)

As a service to the tourists I have the cricket on the TV so people can find out the score.
Well that’s my story.

So, do we enforce the follow-on?

party_pants said:

So, do we enforce the follow-on?

8/91 but Swann dismissed off a no ball.

Tamb said:

party_pants said:

So, do we enforce the follow-on?

8/91 but Swann dismissed off a no ball.

So we’ve bribed the umpires too? Good work.

They haven’t mentioned it on ABC radio.

Broad will get a hundred…

party_pants said:

Tamb said:

party_pants said:

So, do we enforce the follow-on?

8/91 but Swann dismissed off a no ball.

So we’ve bribed the umpires too? Good work.

They haven’t mentioned it on ABC radio.

The umpires can ask for a review but didn’t.

Well, that was and exciting session.

(Catches breath.)

Dropbear said:

Broad will get a hundred…

8/94 at tea.

Tamb said:

Dropbear said:

Broad will get a hundred…

8/94 at tea.

These are not mutually exclusive.

Dropbear said:

Tamb said:

Dropbear said:

Broad will get a hundred…

8/94 at tea.

These are not mutually exclusive.

True but will he get his 100 with bat or ball?

Tamb said:

Dropbear said:

Broad will get a hundred…

8/94 at tea.

Ashton Agar got 90 from a similar situation only 6 months ago.

They should get the full session in.

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR662.loop.shtml#skip

they’ve avoided the follow-on.

Peak Warming Man said:

They should get the full session in.

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR662.loop.shtml#skip

Just…

Michael V said:

Well, that was and exciting session.

(Catches breath.)

We’re just giving a bit of false hope :)

Yair, yair. Pull the other one, its got bell on.

Michael V said:

Yair, yair. Pull the other one, its got bell on.

Morris trouser bell?

party_pants said:

Tamb said:

Dropbear said:

Broad will get a hundred…

8/94 at tea.

Ashton Agar got 90 from a similar situation only 6 months ago.

And he was only nineteen.

Peak Warming Man said:

party_pants said:

Tamb said:

8/94 at tea.

Ashton Agar got 90 from a similar situation only 6 months ago.

And he was only nineteen.

God help me!

Peak Warming Man said:

party_pants said:

Tamb said:

8/94 at tea.

Ashton Agar got 90 from a similar situation only 6 months ago.

And he was only nineteen.

God help me!

bells, not bell.

FUCK OFF

PWM – they just said on the TV that there are tickets left for tomorrow.

Goddim!

Michael V said:

PWM – they just said on the TV that there are tickets left for tomorrow.

Yeah cos Aussie fans have already given up.

Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

PWM – they just said on the TV that there are tickets left for tomorrow.

Yeah cos Aussie fans have already given up.

9/110

Michael V said:

PWM – they just said on the TV that there are tickets left for tomorrow.

Goddim!

A bit to do this weekend unfortunately.
You should have a good day tomorrow, not as good as today though.

The Ghost who Doesn’t Walk is the last man standing.

Hope so.

Today has been exciting, that’s for sure.

Dropbear said:

The Ghost who Doesn’t Walk is the last man standing.

LOL

These 25 runs will come back to haunt us ..

mark my words

FUCK OFF

‘cough!

An uncomfortable session ahead for the big bronze Aussie openers.
I’m sure they will dig in and repel the attack before going on the front foot tomorrow in a charge for victory and glory.
Great and terrible thing.

Well, well. I wouldn’t have predicted that score at the start of play today.

Well done, Australia!

:)

Now that was a good day’s cricket.

Yep but I had to wash my eyes a few times when reading this thread.

sibeen said:

Now that was a good day’s cricket.

+ lots!

Who’d‘ve thought we’d‘ve had a day like that, especially after yesterday?

Very exciting indeed!

Ignore sibeen. Most people do. He gets a bit passionate at times.

Divine Angel said:

Yep but I had to wash my eyes a few times when reading this thread.

Some people have no decorum, but what can you do; I just shrug my shoulders and ignore Pommie John :)

Do you think “The house is not clean because the Ashes was so exciting, I couldn’t miss even one moment” will cut it as an excuse to SWMBO?

Gosh I hope so. I don’t want to be bashed, or banned from going tomorrow or excluded from siping on the rum Mrs V is bringing home…

And it’s too dark to start now.

I don’t think that will cut it, so I’d better start…

BBL

We’re here! Up the back, Stanley St end, just east of the TV cameras. Excited!

:) :)

Michael V said:

We’re here! Up the back, Stanley St end, just east of the TV cameras. Excited!

:) :)

BASTARD!

Michael V said:

We’re here! Up the back, Stanley St end, just east of the TV cameras. Excited!

:) :)

I thought I saw ya!

What’s the weather going to do around Brisbania today?

FUCK

Too difficult to post from phone. Later…

FUCK

sibeen must have fallen off his chair.

FUCK

Warner is looking like the safe and responsible batsman here …

party_pants said:

Warner is looking like the safe and responsible batsman here …

2/77 :(

Digital radio is about 10 seconds ahead of the TV, online radio streams are about 15 seconds behind.

sigh

party_pants said:

Digital radio is about 10 seconds ahead of the TV, online radio streams are about 15 seconds behind.

sigh

Listen to both & average them?

… and a million people look up the Brisbane BOM radar.

2/94

50* for Sparkles. Well played that man!

hundred for our favourite David. Well played that man also!

Very happy to have been wrong in the 2nd post.

They are not even half way through the five days but nonetheless, in Brisbum you always have to worry about rain. Declare a smidge before tea, I reckon.

FUCK

No need for that, all is well

sibeen said:

FUCK

Oh, the retired London cabbie was pretty upset this morning with the cricket results. I just nod and blink rapidly as he tells me what’s going on. Luckily I knew that some cricket game was being played…because of this thread. thanks.

OH BOTHER

FUCK

So … Watto at 3 … what’s the thinking there?

dv said:

So … Watto at 3 … what’s the thinking there?

I’d bat him at #5, he’s too good a player to leave out even if he can’t bowl.
He’s in the Ted Dexter mould, but not quite as good.

I’ve seen Dexter play, I saw him make 99 only to be bowled around his legs by Ritchie Benaud.

Peak Warming Man said:

dv said:

So … Watto at 3 … what’s the thinking there?

I’d bat him at #5, he’s too good a player to leave out even if he can’t bowl.
He’s in the Ted Dexter mould, but not quite as good.

I am not of the view that Watto is too good to leave out, even if he DOES bowl.

My squeeze Martin B posts:

Two centuries and thirteen half centuries in the last 76 innings by an Australian number three; 33 times dismissed in the first five overs.

Well the internet has a film clip of McKenzie bowling Dexter for 99, I’d say it has either been tampered with or my memory is failing.
I don’t know why they would tamper with it, maybe they think it’s a wiki and you can change history to suit your world view.
I just don’t know.

FUCK

Could dec now …

Could let Bailey get his half, but he’ll have to move it.

BLAST!

FUCK

dec

Now

no benefit in continuing

decdecdecdec

FUCK

sibeen said:

FUCK

Seems to be a lot of that going on during the cricket these days.

Haddin out and still they continue.

There is rain tomorrow, Pup. We don’t need to win by 400…

You little beeeeauty

GO AWAY, YOU’RE OUT

I doubt this English side can win a test this series.

Well, what a fantastic day at the cricket. Two Aussie tons, and a huge total, with the Poms two for at stumps.

Loved it.

:) :)

Michael V said:

Well, what a fantastic day at the cricket. Two Aussie tons, and a huge total, with the Poms two for at stumps.

Loved it.

:) :)

So Australians have remembered how to play cricket? Jolly good.

I wish I had tickets for tomorrow – but the funds are too low, and I am going to a concert tomorrow afternoon. But the TV will get a workout until I leave for the concert.

Well that is the best days cricket I have seen since yesterday.

From 6/132 on the first day to winning…magic.

Doffs hat at Boof

I just thought of a great play on word joke, you’ll love it.

England’s having a bad trot.

ROFPMSL

It’s brilliant.

What it does is play on the word trot but you see England’s best batsman is called Trott and he’s not going well.
And I’ve brought it all together with the old saying “Having a bad trot” which means things haven’t been going well lately.
So everything fits except the extra t but you can get around that with comedic license.

So there you have it England’s having a bad trot™

I’m going to go away and think of another one.

Peak Warming Man said:

I’m going to go away

Yay

and think of another one.

Oh :(

FUCK OFF

‘cough

what a useless shot in the circumstances

sibeen said:

FUCK OFF

Kii wants her handle back.

sibeen said:

FUCK OFF

I see.

You may need to be a bit clearer in your intent of emotive.

;-)

ratty one said:

sibeen said:

FUCK OFF

I see.

You may need to be a bit clearer in your intent of emotive.

;-)

When Sibeen posts FUCK OFF in a cricket thread, it means Australia are bowling and they’ve just taken a wicket.

Skunkworks said:

sibeen said:

FUCK OFF

Kii wants her handle back.

Grow up…sometime soon would be good.

kii said:

Skunkworks said:

sibeen said:

FUCK OFF

Kii wants her handle back.

Grow up…sometime soon would be good.

If I have not grown up yet it will never happen.

Skunkworks said:

kii said:

Skunkworks said:

Kii wants her handle back.

Grow up…sometime soon would be good.

If I have not grown up yet it will never happen.

morphology doesn’t necessarily relate to maturity.

ratty one said:

sibeen said:

FUCK OFF

I see.

You may need to be a bit clearer in your intent of emotive.

;-)

Someone said that to me the other day..

and I took it to say, sit back and watch, before you apply your typing fingers..

So.. I’ve ben quiet.

party_pants said:

ratty one said:

sibeen said:

FUCK OFF

I see.

You may need to be a bit clearer in your intent of emotive.

;-)

When Sibeen posts FUCK OFF in a cricket thread, it means Australia are bowling and they’ve just taken a wicket.

Now, you are just being too literal. ;)

Anyway, at 3 for 84.. they’d better start concentrating.

roughbarked said:

Anyway, at 3 for 84.. they’d better start concentrating.

Smith and Watson bowling, just filling in time.

party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

Anyway, at 3 for 84.. they’d better start concentrating.

Smith and Watson bowling, just filling in time.

It is interesting cricket.

FUCK OFF

right on cue…

looks like it’s about to rain…

Feels like it’s about to rain.

party_pants said:

looks like it’s about to rain…

nothing substantial

http://www.essentialenergy.com.au/content/stormtracker

Divine Angel said:

Feels like it’s about to rain.

Skunna?

party_pants said:

looks like it’s about to rain…

Just got a storm alert SMS but it may bypass Brisbane

bob(from black rock) said:

Divine Angel said:

Feels like it’s about to rain.

Skunna?

Probs not. RH is ridiculously high though.

Dropbear said:

… but it may bypass Brisbane

Here’s hoping.

Dropbear said:

party_pants said:

looks like it’s about to rain…

Just got a storm alert SMS but it may bypass Brisbane

could be sparkly but not very wet.

FUCK

I can hear distant rumbles of thunder..

I don’t know exactly where the Gabba is but there is some nasty stuff out to the west: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR664.loop.shtml#skip

THUCK

Bubblecar said:

THUCK

Swearing with an accent?

ratty one said:

Bubblecar said:

THUCK

Swearing with an accent?

It was the sound of a cricket ball hitting someone in the face.

Looks like the ‘Gabba will cop the red-n-black rain. It’s about 1/4 the distance between Archerfield and Brisbane, but south rather than ssw of Brisbane. Absolutely persisting down here ATM.

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR664.loop.shtml

Oh well so much for bypassing Brisbane

it’s hailing on the telly now.

party_pants said:

it’s hailing on the telly now.

Hold a brolly over it.

party_pants said:

it’s hailing on the telly now.

Put a tarp on it

party_pants said:

it’s hailing on the telly now.

Quite constant rumbling now

hi-5s DA

Hailing like a beauty here!

Michael V said:

Hailing like a beauty here!

We had a shower of ice-pellets (that’s what the local weather thingy is calling them).

Absolutely pouring down, and full sun!

The guy on ABC radio doing an interview just about shat himself when a big thunderclap happened. That must have been close.

Looking very black over the airport, which is on my left. Out the right hand window, clear blue sky.

Uh-oh. Water dripping out of the eaves onto the verandah.

Rain has almost stopped now.

I expect they’ll be able to resume play soon-ish. Storm has passed. Do they have a super-sopper at the ‘Gabba?

I reckon we got 35-40 mm here in <15 mins. The ‘Gabba’d be about the same.

Michael V said:

I reckon we got 35-40 mm here in <15 mins. The ‘Gabba’d be about the same.

rarely get that in less than three months here.

Another small cell forming west of Brisbane and heading east

FUCK OFF

Geez I go away for half an hour and they’ve lost 4. Ball swinging ?

Dropbear said:

Geez I go away for half an hour and they’ve lost 4. Ball swinging ?

Droppy, can you go away again so we can get ‘em all out?

bob(from black rock) said:

Dropbear said:

Geez I go away for half an hour and they’ve lost 4. Ball swinging ?

Droppy, can you go away again so we can get ‘em all out?

Lulz…

What is it with sibeen and BOLD FONT

They’re about to get hit with another big storm. Small but black on the radar

the emphasis is strong SP.

Shebs must’ve fallen asleep…

FUCK OFF

Nine-fa?

If a player’s having great fun batting it’s just good manners to overlook the first “out”. It’s only a game, let’s remember.

Dropbear said:

Nine-fa?

Yeah. 9/173

party_pants said:

Shebs must’ve fallen asleep…

FUCK OFF

Went to pub to watch the mop up. Nein is still playing the nuws. Watching cricinfo now for updates.

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

Shebs must’ve fallen asleep…

FUCK OFF

Went to pub to watch the mop up. Nein is still playing the nuws. Watching cricinfo now for updates.

It’s on GEM in some states, 9 in other places.

Could have had it a few moments ago but Lyon stuffed up a run-out chance, removed the bails without the ball. Poor technique.

>removed the bails without the ball

Telekinesis, clever.

Bubblecar said:

>removed the bails without the ball

Telekinesis, clever.

Cricket fans would understand.

Bailey and Anderson are exchanging pleasantries here, then Clarke steps up and tells the batsmen to “get ready for a broken fucking arm.”

From the guardian.

I love the gentlemanly game of cricket :)

FUCK OFF

Well done, Mitch, a five for.

FUCK OFF

C & B to Johnson and Australia win!

1-0.

Have there been many changes to the respective Aussie and English teams since the previous Ashes series earlier this year?

ChrispenEvan said:

the emphasis is strong SP.

Could say like a strong emphasis.

Witty Rejoinder said:

Have there been many changes to the respective Aussie and English teams since the previous Ashes series earlier this year?

Not many.

Gee the guy that started this thread knew what he was talking about.

Not really, Witty. England had changed their opener, bringing in Cradberry, who actually played OK, and certainly wasn’t disgraced.

Johnson in for Oz. Played a blinder.

The key players for each side are still there, and they seem to genuinely dislike each other.

diddly-squat said:

Gee the guy that started this thread knew what he was talking about.

The idiot who posted second is obviously bereft of even a modicum of intelligence :)

party_pants said:

The key players for each side are still there, and they seem to genuinely dislike each other.

I teach my side that good sportsperson conduct is the most important aspect of the game. Cheering on the opponents when they smack you for four or six, and congratulating them if they bowl you is the way to play the game. They seem to be getting beter and better at it.

I think the pack of smarties for best sportsperson each match also helps…

Stealth said:

party_pants said:

The key players for each side are still there, and they seem to genuinely dislike each other.

I teach my side that good sportsperson conduct is the most important aspect of the game. Cheering on the opponents when they smack you for four or six, and congratulating them if they bowl you is the way to play the game. They seem to be getting beter and better at it.

I think the pack of smarties for best sportsperson each match also helps…

But yeah, you know, professional players are playing for lot more than a mere box of Smarties.

M&Ms?

party_pants said:

Stealth said:

party_pants said:

The key players for each side are still there, and they seem to genuinely dislike each other.

I teach my side that good sportsperson conduct is the most important aspect of the game. Cheering on the opponents when they smack you for four or six, and congratulating them if they bowl you is the way to play the game. They seem to be getting beter and better at it.

I think the pack of smarties for best sportsperson each match also helps…

But yeah, you know, professional players are playing for lot more than a mere box of Smarties.

It would be worth a try at the top level, but Cricket Australia claim they can’t afford it…

Havnt seen that sort of agro in an Aussie fast bowler in a long time.. Was good to see them their mongrel up

Dropbear said:

Havnt seen that sort of agro in an Aussie fast bowler in a long time.. Was good to see them their mongrel up

I’m sure there will be plenty of wowsers complaining about it over the next few days.

The lad was fired up alright, he was taking no pommie prisoners.

party_pants said:

Dropbear said:

Havnt seen that sort of agro in an Aussie fast bowler in a long time.. Was good to see them their mongrel up

I’m sure there will be plenty of wowsers complaining about it over the next few days.

They can GAGF.. It’s the job of fast bowlers to kill batsmen

party_pants said:

Dropbear said:

Havnt seen that sort of agro in an Aussie fast bowler in a long time.. Was good to see them their mongrel up

I’m sure there will be plenty of wowsers complaining about it over the next few days.

Not this little black duck.

I loved it :)

Dropbear said:

party_pants said:

Dropbear said:

Havnt seen that sort of agro in an Aussie fast bowler in a long time.. Was good to see them their mongrel up

I’m sure there will be plenty of wowsers complaining about it over the next few days.

They can GAGF.. It’s the job of fast bowlers to kill batsmen

Yes, I think so too. But the microphones have picked up what was said and it bound to offend a few people somewhere.

party_pants said:

Yes, I think so too. But the microphones have picked up what was said and it bound to offend a few people somewhere.

As a general rule people need to harden up. People being offended is getting boring.

Skunkworks said:

party_pants said:

Yes, I think so too. But the microphones have picked up what was said and it bound to offend a few people somewhere.

As a general rule people need to harden up. People being offended is getting boring.

Get ready for a fucking broken arm. You piss-weak prick.

:)

Just kidding – this is what the player were overheard saying to each other.

Should be a good days play tomorrow

If you mean a good day of merciless teasing of Poms, then yes.

Dropbear said:

Should be a good days play tomorrow

WA v VIC at the WACA ?

dv said:

If you mean a good day of merciless teasing of Poms, then yes.

I may have sent some very un-PC texts this evening.

I’m ashamed.

Clarke can spend a day at sledge school.

Or they can all go and get more tattoos.

Dropbear said:

Should be a good days play tomorrow

The Barmy Army will be there, they’ll have tickets.

They’ll sing Barmy Army Barmy Army Barmy Army ( recurring ) from 10 am till 6pm and then stager away home saying what a top f’ing day that was.

Where’s Peat when you need him, there is some show on SBS about the Book of Something, with ancient Egypt and runes and hippies in the sixties and the age of Aquarius yada yada yada.
It’s the biggest load of jabbawocky and bullshit you’ll ever see on Sunday prime time.

Peak Warming Man said:

Where’s Peat when you need him, there is some show on SBS about the Book of Something, with ancient Egypt and runes and hippies in the sixties and the age of Aquarius yada yada yada.
It’s the biggest load of jabbawocky and bullshit you’ll ever see on Sunday prime time.

after Sixty Minutes

the book of thoth

the DVD of thoth

I said in this thread that 20-30 runs broad got in the 1st innings would cost Australia dearly…

Dropbear said:

I said in this thread that 20-30 runs broad got in the 1st innings would cost Australia dearly…

Holds thumbs and pointing finger at right angles, raises to forehead, looks in Droppys direction…

Dropbear said:

I said in this thread that 20-30 runs broad got in the 1st innings would cost Australia dearly…

I said Australia would play good cricket in patches but would also have patches of bad cricket, and that the latter would outweigh the former.

But I like pleasant surprises.

http://theaimn.com/2013/11/25/why-sport-and-politics-shouldnt-mix/

Michael Clarke has been fined a portion of his match fee for telling an opposition player to expect a broken fucking arm.

Talk-back radio here this morning, the general consensus was that Clarke got the order of words wrong, should have been a fucking broken arm, and therefore made himself look like a blow-hard knobber.

party_pants said:

Michael Clarke has been fined a portion of his match fee for telling an opposition player to expect a broken fucking arm.

Talk-back radio here this morning, the general consensus was that Clarke got the order of words wrong, should have been a fucking broken arm, and therefore made himself look like a blow-hard knobber.

Unjustly accused.
He may have been giving batting coaching lessons & was pointing out that playing that type of shot could result in either a broken arm or a very painful blow to the batsman’s box.

So Trott has trotted away,
The Bell isn’t ringing.
Root is in shifting sand.
Prior is a reference to a one time batsman/wickie
Swann might be going into song

and the Cook has no recipe.:)

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-25/jonathan-trott-returns-home-from-ashes-series-due-to-stress/5115796

Hmmm.

Michael V said:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-25/jonathan-trott-returns-home-from-ashes-series-due-to-stress/5115796

That meanie Michael Clarke has probably been picking on him.

Witty Rejoinder said:

Michael V said:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-25/jonathan-trott-returns-home-from-ashes-series-due-to-stress/5115796

That meanie Michael Clarke has probably been picking on him.

I saw Clarke got fined. Christ, what a bullshit decision.

Yes. Stupid decision.

maybe they shouldn’t mic the ground so much. i think the players deserve some privacy in the middle.

Michael V said:

Yes. Stupid decision.

did he request drv?

Interestingly the on-line comments seem to be about half for the decision and half against.

saw Clarke got fined. Christ, what a bullshit decision.

—-

Channel 9 should pay that one.

What is said on the field should stay there.

Witty Rejoinder said:

Michael V said:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-25/jonathan-trott-returns-home-from-ashes-series-due-to-stress/5115796

That meanie Michael Clarke has probably been picking on him.

I blame PWM.

tauto said:

saw Clarke got fined. Christ, what a bullshit decision.

—-

Channel 9 should pay that one.

What is said on the field should stay there.

channel 9 were going to donate a piano to the england team…

Just so they’d have something to play…

I would have been quite poor if they’d microphoned the stumps during the games I played for Aberfeldie under 16s. When I moved up to the senior ranks the fines could have covered third world debt.

Did we win?

Dropbear said:

Did we win?

Cricket was the real winner.

stumpy_seahorse said:

tauto said:

saw Clarke got fined. Christ, what a bullshit decision.

—-

Channel 9 should pay that one.

What is said on the field should stay there.

channel 9 were going to donate a piano to the england team…

Just so they’d have something to play…

—-

Cheaper to buy them a tiny violin :)

party_pants said:

Dropbear said:

Did we win?

Cricket was the real winner.

Goodo

Dropbear said:

Did we win?

—-

Seems some rent free space inside the pommie psyche.

So what’s a “stress-related illness”?

Is that a euphemism for something, or is there some medical condition brought on by stress?

party_pants said:

So what’s a “stress-related illness”?

Is that a euphemism for something, or is there some medical condition brought on by stress?

Mental Health disorders…

party_pants said:

So what’s a “stress-related illness”?

Is that a euphemism for something, or is there some medical condition brought on by stress?

—-

Well in this case it is fear of more failure.
You wouldn’t bring a man on tour if he was mentally fragile would you…

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-26/anderson-threatened-to-punch-bailey-warne/5117368

“Shane Warne says a threat by Jimmy Anderson to punch debutant George Bailey sparked the furious reaction by Australian skipper Michael Clarke in the first Test against England.

Clarke was fined 20 per cent of his match fee after being caught by a stump microphone telling the fast bowler to expect a broken arm in the final stages of Australia’s 381-run victory in Brisbane on Sunday.”

Michael V said:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-26/anderson-threatened-to-punch-bailey-warne/5117368

“Shane Warne says a threat by Jimmy Anderson to punch debutant George Bailey sparked the furious reaction by Australian skipper Michael Clarke in the first Test against England.

Clarke was fined 20 per cent of his match fee after being caught by a stump microphone telling the fast bowler to expect a broken arm in the final stages of Australia’s 381-run victory in Brisbane on Sunday.”

Also, from the same news reference:

“ Apology from Nine over Clarke comment broadcast

Channel Nine on Tuesday apologised that the Clarke comment was broadcast. Under an agreement between Cricket Australia and the television network, the stump mike is not supposed to be on between balls so his threat should not have been recorded.

“He is an outstanding Australian cricket captain who’s just led his team to a marvellous and historic win,” Nine’s Head of Sport Steve Crawley told reporters.

“He doesn’t need or deserve that to be tarnished by our error and we of course apologise.”“

Michael V said:

Michael V said:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-26/anderson-threatened-to-punch-bailey-warne/5117368

“Shane Warne says a threat by Jimmy Anderson to punch debutant George Bailey sparked the furious reaction by Australian skipper Michael Clarke in the first Test against England.

Clarke was fined 20 per cent of his match fee after being caught by a stump microphone telling the fast bowler to expect a broken arm in the final stages of Australia’s 381-run victory in Brisbane on Sunday.”

Also, from the same news reference:

“ Apology from Nine over Clarke comment broadcast

Channel Nine on Tuesday apologised that the Clarke comment was broadcast. Under an agreement between Cricket Australia and the television network, the stump mike is not supposed to be on between balls so his threat should not have been recorded.

“He is an outstanding Australian cricket captain who’s just led his team to a marvellous and historic win,” Nine’s Head of Sport Steve Crawley told reporters.

“He doesn’t need or deserve that to be tarnished by our error and we of course apologise.”“

He got fined 3k I think which would make his match payment 15k, not bad for 5 days work.

I guess my point is that:

1.) There is an agreement between the broadcaster and Cricket Australia that the stump mike is not on between balls

and

2.) Anderson threatened the bowler with physical violence – so the Australian Captain upped the ante in the war of words

Why the fine?

Was Clarke represented, and if so, was this evidence put?

If not put, shouldn’t the case be re-heard?

Michael V said:

I guess my point is that:

1.) There is an agreement between the broadcaster and Cricket Australia that the stump mike is not on between balls

and

2.) Anderson threatened the bowler with physical violence – so the Australian Captain upped the ante in the war of words

Why the fine?

Was Clarke represented, and if so, was this evidence put?

If not put, shouldn’t the case be re-heard?

No one knows my Lord, no one.

In a sense, Shane Warne has made a further breach of the policy by leaking details of what Anderson said to Bailey.

Michael V said:

Was Clarke represented, and if so, was this evidence put?

Probably better just to accept the small reduction in income and move on.

And as I said earlier, why would you send someone who is depressed to England in the middle of winter.
It’s all very strange.

party_pants said:

In a sense, Shane Warne has made a further breach of the policy by leaking details of what Anderson said to Bailey.

True enough.

But the ICC legal process seems (on my cursory news-fact examination) to be flawed.

The Rev Dodgson said:

Michael V said:

Was Clarke represented, and if so, was this evidence put?

Probably better just to accept the small reduction in income and move on.

Understood, but Clarke could have reasonably expected that mike to be non-operational, so the principle of the thing is at stake.

Michael V said:

I guess my point is that:

1.) There is an agreement between the broadcaster and Cricket Australia that the stump mike is not on between balls

and

2.) Anderson threatened the bowler with physical violence – so the Australian Captain upped the ante in the war of words

Why the fine?

Was Clarke represented, and if so, was this evidence put?

If not put, shouldn’t the case be re-heard?

Why the fine?
Because Australian sporting officials are spineless & never protect the sportspeople.
This goes at least as far back as Dawn Frazer’s suspension.

Tamb said:

Michael V said:

I guess my point is that:

1.) There is an agreement between the broadcaster and Cricket Australia that the stump mike is not on between balls

and

2.) Anderson threatened the bowler with physical violence – so the Australian Captain upped the ante in the war of words

Why the fine?

Was Clarke represented, and if so, was this evidence put?

If not put, shouldn’t the case be re-heard?

Why the fine?
Because Australian sporting officials are spineless & never protect the sportspeople.
This goes at least as far back as Dawn Frazer’s suspension.

It was the ICC match-referee that imposed the fine on Clarke, not Cricket Australia.

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow
you’re only a day away

party_pants said:

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow
you’re only a day away

who knows? .. I could be dead by then.

party_pants said:

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow
you’re only a day away

I see.

I wasn’t aware that you were a musical theatre loving type person there partypants.

ratty one said:

party_pants said:

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow
you’re only a day away

I see.

I wasn’t aware that you were a musical theatre loving type person there partypants.

Many of us share this talent.

roughbarked said:

ratty one said:

party_pants said:

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow
you’re only a day away

I see.

I wasn’t aware that you were a musical theatre loving type person there partypants.

Many of us share this talent.

Treading the boards?

ratty one said:

party_pants said:

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow
you’re only a day away

I see.

I wasn’t aware that you were a musical theatre loving type person there partypants.

I’m not really, I just borrowed it.

ratty one said:

roughbarked said:

ratty one said:

I see.

I wasn’t aware that you were a musical theatre loving type person there partypants.

Many of us share this talent.

Treading the boards?

It was a part of all our education.

party_pants said:

ratty one said:

party_pants said:

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow
you’re only a day away

I see.

I wasn’t aware that you were a musical theatre loving type person there partypants.

I’m not really, I just borrowed it.

Seems to be a common theme.

ratty one said:

party_pants said:

ratty one said:

I see.

I wasn’t aware that you were a musical theatre loving type person there partypants.

I’m not really, I just borrowed it.

Seems to be a common theme.

C’mon, you want us to think harder?

What on earth?

“The ECB has reportedly asked Cricket Australia to drop Brisbane as a Test venue because of crowd behaviour during the spiteful first Test at the Gabba.”

(http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-05/ecb-ask-for-gabba-to-be-axed-as-test-venue/5135530)

I was at the ‘Gabba for day 3, and the crowd was very well behaved, from what I saw. Maybe something happened that I missed. I sincerely hope this request isn’t acceded to. Perhaps it is just a news article just to stir up the fans some more.

Anyway – Adelaide Oval – Ashes test 2 starts today. So – much excitement building…

I saw one English player signing autographs at the fence and one spectator jumped up and started pointing the finger and saying something.. don’t know what.

BLIMP

Michael V said:

BLIMP

a limp bump?

so you aren’t full of expectation?

roughbarked said:

Michael V said:

BLIMP

a limp bump?

so you aren’t full of expectation?

I thought it was a non-rigid dirigible.

Tamb said:

roughbarked said:

Michael V said:

BLIMP

a limp bump?

so you aren’t full of expectation?

I thought it was a non-rigid dirigible.

Well there is that and that the pommies know more about that than we do.

Anyway, the weather radar is telling me that though lightning is all around me, the fact that the sun is shining tells me the rest.

Rain…

What about the ball hidden up the jumper?

Michael V said:

Rain…

What about the ball hidden up the jumper?

1c oompah oompah, stick it up your jumper.

roughbarked said:

Tamb said:

roughbarked said:

a limp bump?

so you aren’t full of expectation?

I thought it was a non-rigid dirigible.

Well there is that and that the pommies know more about that than we do.

About being non-rigid. True dat!

Seems Warner is intent on batting – he’s getting his eye in quickly. Total – 0/25 off 6 overs. Warner 24.

Not that in…

Out, in fact.

Has Sibeen been banned again?

looks like it. hope he closed the gate after him.

Rain, again…

Spin is on, but not Monty yet.

Monty’s now bowled 2 overs for 3 runs.

Rogers doesn’t seem very good against spin.

Australia will probably only need to bat once.

Why do you say that?

Michael V said:

Why do you say that?

Well the Pommie bowlers look very ordinary, very ordinary and second hand, very ordinary and second hand and past their use by date and the pitch is a batting belter.

Whilst I understand what you say, I’d like to see our bowlers in action before I declare them able to bowl on this pitch.

SIX!

Watto!

1/143.

Michael V said:

1/143.

Are we batting or bowling?

Witty Rejoinder said:

Michael V said:

1/143.

Are we batting or bowling?

Aussies batting.

Watson, gets to 50, gets out.

Watto out: 51.

2/155.

The ABC boys saying he has only made 3 hundreds in 88 test innings.

With most of his career batting as an opener or number 3 that’s way below par.

3 hundreds, 21 fifties.

Rogers out: 72.

Michael V said:

Rogers out: 72.

3/155

.. and now Rogers goes for 72.

Cue: Australian batting collapse.

party_pants said:

.. and now Rogers goes for 72.

Cue: Australian batting collapse.

Noooooooo!

Michael V said:

party_pants said:

.. and now Rogers goes for 72.

Cue: Australian batting collapse.

Noooooooo!

I hope Smith and Bailey can both hang around for a few hours, but I wouldn’t even put your house on it.

party_pants said:

Michael V said:

party_pants said:

.. and now Rogers goes for 72.

Cue: Australian batting collapse.

Noooooooo!

I hope Smith and Bailey can both hang around for a few hours, but I wouldn’t even put your house on it.

Are you trying to get Captain Clarke out?

What do you know that I don’t?

Michael V said:

party_pants said:

Michael V said:

Noooooooo!

I hope Smith and Bailey can both hang around for a few hours, but I wouldn’t even put your house on it.

Are you trying to get Captain Clarke out?

What do you know that I don’t?

Clarke might hang around for a while, but he can’t do much for Smith or Bailey from the other end.

party_pants said:

Michael V said:

party_pants said:

I hope Smith and Bailey can both hang around for a few hours, but I wouldn’t even put your house on it.

Are you trying to get Captain Clarke out?

What do you know that I don’t?

Clarke might hang around for a while, but he can’t do much for Smith or Bailey from the other end.

Ah, I see your meaning now. You expect Clarke to stay, and you hope Smith and Bailey can as well (whilst not really expecting that).

Michael V said:

Ah, I see your meaning now. You expect Clarke to stay, and you hope Smith and Bailey can as well (whilst not really expecting that).

Exactly.

Oh dear….

.. and people reckon Smith the Unworthy is a bit harsh.

What happened?

(I had to take a phone call and saw players walking off. I’m guessing rain.)

Or Tea.

party_pants said:

.. and people reckon Smith the Unworthy is a bit harsh.

Oh, Smith out. I see.

Michael V said:

What happened?

(I had to take a phone call and saw players walking off. I’m guessing rain.)

Tea.

Smith out bowled last over before tea. Got a ball that that spun and he played all around it.

party_pants said:

Michael V said:

What happened?

(I had to take a phone call and saw players walking off. I’m guessing rain.)

Tea.

Smith out bowled last over before tea. Got a ball that that spun and he played all around it.

Shows I shouldn’t answer the phone, doesn’t it.

SIX!

Bailey, off Panesar. :)

Nice.

Phew

SIX!

Bailey off Panesar!

:)

Nice work.

SIX!

Bailey off Broad!

:)

Nice work.

Reached 50! :)

Bailey out for 53.

5/257