Lets talk Cricket!!

[fracster]

It has rained non stop where I live, still amazed they started today, but could be a close call at the end of the day.

[TPC]

Bloody pommy weather.
And If Bell calls for a physiotherapist again he may also need a proctologist to extract a cricket bat.

[Drewboyaus]

Need a miracle now.......too much time lost.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[fracster]

Not an ideal way to retain the Ashes, you guys would have won that one i`m sure.

But such is life,tough luck.

[Drewboyaus]

Hmmmm. Quite disappointed. Now need to square up this series and fire up for the return one!


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[kevin07]

as i have said all along ( bloody pommy cheats ) cant help themselves ya bloody sth african import caught putting illegal tape down the side of his bat to hide hot spot. not only did he survive a decision it cost us a review which also cost us why cant bloody pommies just play cricket, they just have to cheat every series, how many more of your batsman are cheating, cause ill bet he is not the only one. how about just playing to the best of your ability, thats the thing they aint got none. kev

[Clunk]

as i have said all along ( bloody pommy cheats ) cant help themselves ya bloody sth african import caught putting illegal tape down the side of his bat to hide hot spot. not only did he survive a decision it cost us a review which also cost us why cant bloody pommies just play cricket, they just have to cheat every series, how many more of your batsman are cheating, cause ill bet he is not the only one. how about just playing to the best of your ability, thats the thing they aint got none. kev

All I read is blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah

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[fracster]

as i have said all along ( bloody pommy cheats ) cant help themselves ya bloody sth african import caught putting illegal tape down the side of his bat to hide hot spot. not only did he survive a decision it cost us a review which also cost us why cant bloody pommies just play cricket, they just have to cheat every series, how many more of your batsman are cheating, cause ill bet he is not the only one. how about just playing to the best of your ability, thats the thing they aint got none. kev

Your just a sore loser old bean, so what, bit of tape, hardly the crime of the century is it.

You lost the ashes because you were so utterly dreadful at Lords, end of squire.

[Bob]

Better effort by our Bowlers but not sure if that is due to England having retained the Ashes and not as focused.

[threedogs]

Pressure is off now
we may end up winning any remaining tests, we'll see
@ 07 we used tape too, as well as little Timmy down the road
Its what you use on the modern bats with those huge edges

[Drewboyaus]

A solid, disciplined team bowling performance. Now a disciplined team batting performance is required. Lets see if our top order has in fact turned the corner on a tricky, slowish wicket.


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[kevin07]

Pressure is off now
we may end up winning any remaining tests, we'll see
@ 07 we used tape too, as well as little Timmy down the road
Its what you use on the modern bats with those huge edges
ah not so.

[fracster]

Your in the driving seat in this test. Dreadful batting display by us.

Depends on how your batters shape up now.

[93patrol]

it might be a bowlers wicket more than a batters by the look of it we lost warner cheaply

[fracster]

Maybe 238 was not such a bad score.

[93patrol]

i think it might be

especially the way its looking, either that or bad player decisions are the factor in this game

[MEGOMONSTER]

Prediction. Aussies all out for 122.

[fracster]

i think it might be

especially the way its looking, either that or bad player decisions are the factor in this gameI hope not, bad decisions have marred this series enough.

[kevin07]

I can feel a waggily waggily tail coming again

[TPC]

I can feel a waggily waggily tail coming again

Lets hope so

[fracster]

Deffo your day.

[93patrol]

some solid batting for once by the top order finally.

we'll see how we go tommorow

[Drewboyaus]

Well done "Bucky" Rodgers! Maiden test hunge......
He should have been playing test cricket years ago.
Not pretty but very effective in the Simon Katich mould.


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[MEGOMONSTER]

Prediction. Aussies all out for 122.

Glad this didn't come true

[fracster]

Oh dear, not even going to gloat.

I thought you would win this test just a few hours ago.

[BigRAWesty]

What a piss poor finish hay..

[MEGOMONSTER]

It'll probably stay there fir a fair few years. No depth, no commitment, no pride, no passion.

[BigRAWesty]

It'll probably stay there fir a fair few years. No depth, no commitment, no pride, no passion.

Servear lack of skill

[kevin07]

GUTTED. bring back hughes

[threedogs]

It's true,, we can't bat, cant bowl, well done England.
Did we just beat them in darts?, clutching at straws Dab nabit

[Clunk]

might have beaten them at whinging!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahahaha

[Drewboyaus]

GUTTED. bring back hughes

Hughes can't bat for sh!t.

He is part of the problem not the solution. Khawaja is not up to it either.
Too many players have a crap technique and no patience to bat for a long time and accumulate rather than try and smash every other ball to the boundary.
Really pi$$ed off with that effort last night. Rodgers and Warner laid a good foundation and then in the face of some very good bowling the rest of the order rolled over. Big girls blouses they are.
Batting looses test matches and for the third time this series England has shown us that it is still true.


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[MudRunnerTD]

Bring on the Ashes 2018! by then we might have another batch of good players. Re Invent the Wheel please Cricket Australia.

Yes i changed the title! No we did not show England ANYTHING!

Aussie Aussie Aussie......... What! Nuffn :(

[Clunk]

might have beaten them at whinging!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahahaha

Just in case no one saw it first time round|!!!!!!!! hahahahahahahaha

[fracster]

Openers got you off to a great start, that collapse was like "England in the 90`s"

All they had to do was bat solidly and occupy the crease,you had plenty of time,fair enough,Broad balled well and there were some players who were dismissed by good balls, others gave their wicket away.You cannot score 8 an over every over in a test match.Somebody needed to dig in and stay there,nobody seemed capable of doing that. Bloody shambles to be honest.

[kevin07]

Hughes can't bat for sh!t.

He is part of the problem not the solution. Khawaja is not up to it either.
Too many players have a crap technique and no patience to bat for a long time and accumulate rather than try and smash every other ball to the boundary.
Really pi$$ed off with that effort last night. Rodgers and Warner laid a good foundation and then in the face of some very good bowling the rest of the order rolled over. Big girls blouses they are.
Batting looses test matches and for the third time this series England has shown us that it is still true.


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would you care to look at hughes average before you say he is shit you will be shocked at how good it is and if given a proper run at it not only will he have his own permanent spot in the team and will retire with 10000 runs just go and check the stats

[kevin07]

hey ade thats the second time your post has had its title changed.GUTTED.

[fracster]

hey ade thats the second time your post has had its title changed.GUTTED.

The power of mods...................:wink:


Still, you may put up a challenge in the last test.

[Drewboyaus]

would you care to look at hughes average before you say he is shit you will be shocked at how good it is and if given a proper run at it not only will he have his own permanent spot in the team and will retire with 10000 runs just go and check the stats

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/272364.html

Well if a test average of 32 for a top order bat is demanding selection, I stand corrected.
I would also suggest his first class average of 44 is well, pretty average and he played most of the last couple of years on the batting friendly conditions in Adelaide.
His technique is ok at best and he is laughable against quality spin bowling.
He is just like all the other bat wafting clowns at the top of the order who have no patience to grind out a long innings.
In the 30 odd years I have been playing cricket I have seen many like him before.....they often get called flat track bullies.


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[kevin07]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/272364.html

Well if a test average of 32 for a top order bat is demanding selection, I stand corrected.
I would also suggest his first class average of 44 is well, pretty average and he played most of the last couple of years on the batting friendly conditions in Adelaide.
His technique is ok at best and he is laughable against quality spin bowling.
He is just like all the other bat wafting clowns at the top of the order who have no patience to grind out a long innings.
In the 30 odd years I have been playing cricket I have seen many like him before.....they often get called flat track bullies.


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all im saying is give him a go instead playing a test or two then dropping him and what players started their careers with 50 plus averages I have watched him bat closely I know who he has been coached by and he will achieve if given a proper chance

[BigRAWesty]

I think you hit the nail drew... No one plays tests anymore. It's a lost version. There all up for the big payin short games. More entertainment, and more coin / game...

[kevin07]

I think you hit the nail drew... No one plays tests anymore. It's a lost version. There all up for the big payin short games. More entertainment, and more coin / game...
not really westy we are still sitting in our chairs thinking of the domination days, where we are at is we just have a run of the mill team just finding their feet give them a chance, everyone seems to forget lets use haydens early years 28 average should we have shown him the door and told him he is shit, i think not. this team has the potential to make us happy again. kev

[fracster]

I don`t think the team needs a major reshuffle, they need to learn that test cricket is not 20/20. Keep the scoreboard going by all means, but be sensible about it and occupy the crease,don`t give your wicket away,make the opposition take it from you instead.

And before you all start crucifying your guys, you are playing,possibly, the best test team in the world.

You dominated for years with superb, one off players, they have gone and you are in a period of regrouping,give them a chance.

[Drewboyaus]

everyone seems to forget lets use haydens early years 28 average should we have shown him the door and told him he is shit, i think not.

We did exactly that!
Is was a number of years Hayden was in the wilderness and the test team won without him. He only got selected again by an absolute mountain of first class runs and was a different player when he came back.
Though Hughes spent some time away from the team it has not been long enough and I will concede he is better in his second incarnation in the baggy green he is still not yet good enough to command a spot. Until he sorts out his batting against spin he is a liability at the top if the order.
I was hopeful after the first test he had turned a corner but I'm afraid I don't think he has.......
As far as the rest of them go, I do think there is a core group who look likely. The automatic selections would be: 1.Warner, 4.Clarke, 5.Watson, 6.Smith, 8.Siddle, 9.Harris, 10.Pattinson (maybe Starc), 11.Lyon.
I would be very pleased to be proved wrong about Hughes but he is one of a number of players who could fill spots 2 and 3......and the keepers position is not long term and really comes down to Tim Payne and Matthew Wade.
We have showed snippets of good form this series but not for long enough.
I also think Westy is right, short term cricket is a double edged sword, on one side it has sped up test cricket and produced more results and made it more exciting. On the other it has bred a generation of over paid, over appreciated cricketers who have very little clue of how to construct a long test innings.




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[kevin07]

we also have pat cummins coming back now he will lead the brigade if he can stay fit all the bowlers will lift. what pattinson can can do cummins can do it both ways and yes your correct drew hughes will find his way and open or be next in, we are not that far off being a credible team its now upto the selectors to let the players feel confident that 1 bad score doesn't mean your dropped and as far as uzi is concerned hasn't showed he can make the step. kev

[Drewboyaus]

http://m.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/test-batsmen-battle-basic-flaws-20130816-2s2cg.html



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[kevin07]

http://m.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/test-batsmen-battle-basic-flaws-20130816-2s2cg.html

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dcosta the best coach I have seen that's why hughes will make it has been coached by him for years that's why Clarke came to wests only for him cause believe me theres more money at other clubs

[threedogs]

Hate twenty/20 cricket with a passion just another grab for cash. one day cricket is slowly losing me as well with all stupid rule changes,
Test cricket we'll just need to bide our time when comes such a time we have 12 great players again, giving young kids too much money
IMO, let them earn their spot like the greats of yesteryear, and learn to wear the "baggy green" with pride.

[fracster]

Good job it rained at the Old Trafford test, otherwise you would be facing a "wash"...........:smile:

[kevin07]

nah ade Teflon coated bats or not you were in the shit there me old mukka.

[fracster]

Can`t argue that fella, you should have won the last test as well, the batting collapse in the second innings was ludicrous.

[TPC]

What the hell are your guys doing Fracster, playing for a draw on day 3.
They have already won the series so have nothing to loose so why don't they play the game and give everyone some entertainment.

[Clunk]

They're just doing it to stir you Aussies up mate l

[TPC]

They're just doing it to stir you Aussies up mate l

Yea, well its bloody well working.

[Clunk]

Chin up old bean, it's only cricket, what what!!!!!! :D

[threedogs]

No footy club any more, no cricket team any more, how we going in Netball,so sad soooo very sad

[fracster]

What the hell are your guys doing Fracster, playing for a draw on day 3.
They have already won the series so have nothing to loose so why don't they play the game and give everyone some entertainment.No idea mate, 3-0 up and play that shat, dunno , could be psychological so that you don`t win a test.

Either way it is as boring as hell.

[fracster]

I take that back, real edge of the seat stuff now.

[fracster]

What a disgraceful way to end the match and series. No blame on anyone but the ICC and some stupid rules. They should give the whole crowd their money back. Disgraceful.

Clarke sportingly declared, we went for it and the crowd got cheated. Bloody shambolic.

[oncedisturbed]

tiddly winks anyone?

[threedogs]

This is my point "they" change the rules to better the game, but the drongoes cant see it doesn't do the game any good.
Stuff 20/twenty , lets see how we go in the one dayers GGGGgggrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaggggghhhhhhhhhHHHHH

[threedogs]

Bumped whats with the reports of the English players urinating on the pitch,
never heard of that before it is after all theirs to do what they like with it.

Now the Ump has pushed Clarke WT

[TPC]

Bumped whats with the reports of the English players urinating on the pitch,
never heard of that before it is after all theirs to do what they like with it.

Now the Ump has pushed Clarke WT

The poms call Australians uncouth, we don't piss on a cricket pitch.

[fracster]

Have not seen nor read anything about that over here guys.


Edit..the Daily Mail reported it, that bastion of truth and correctness, not.

It is an accusation started by the worst "newspaper" in the country/world.

[Clunk]

Come on now Fracster, you know if it was in the Daily Mail, then it must be true,!!!!!!!!! ;)
Is The Sport still running? Now there was a classy paper if there ever was one Hahahaha

[fracster]

I really dunno fella. Remember when they reported that double decker bus found on the moon with the dodgy photoshopped pic?

Pure genius,mind you, I give some of their reports more credence than anything the Mail reports.

Ignore the pics, read some of the "headlines".......this one is a gem "Worlds ugliest woman dies after looking in mirror"


https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=the+daily+sport&client=firefox-a&hs=ezw&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=VUMbUq6zMMjNhAen3YDoDw&ved=0CD4QsAQ&biw=1702&bih=960

[Clunk]

You mean to tell me it wasn't true!!!!!?????? Hahahaha.......... At least the sports articles were true (I think)

[fracster]

Here you go mate:

the online version (http://www.sundaysport.com/?p=12514)

Do not click if easily oiffended guys.

[TPC]

You are so sceptical Fracster, everything that is printed in papers has to be true.

[fracster]

You are so sceptical Fracster, everything that is printed in papers has to be true.How very silly of me, I do apologise and will try to be more positive in future mate............:tongue:

Are your papers as carp as ours?

[Clunk]

Yep, classy stuff indeed!!!! Hahahaha how could you possibly get offended :D

[TPC]

I think an aussie owns your worst papers.

[Clunk]

Doesn't he own all of them????

[fracster]

I think we should ressurect this thread again when we play you guys in Aus.

OK?

[TPC]

I think we should ressurect this thread again when we play you guys in Aus.

OK?

Yea, and it will all be different then as we wont have pitches that have been modified for the pommy bowlers. lol

Are you brave enough to bet a bottle of single malt on the outcome of the next series?

[Clunk]

Yea, and it will all be different then as we wont have pitches that have been modified for the pommy bowlers. lol

Are you brave enough to bet a bottle of single malt on the outcome of the next series?

Just modified to suit the whole of the Aussie team lol

[fracster]

Yea, and it will all be different then as we wont have pitches that have been modified for the pommy bowlers. lol

Are you brave enough to bet a bottle of single malt on the outcome of the next series?


I don`t usually gamble on sport, but why not, be good for a laugh,your on mate.

[TPC]

I don`t usually gamble on sport, but why not, be good for a laugh,your on mate.

Done, I feel confident.
Stop laughing, I do feel confident...really.

[PMC]

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

FRACSTER's SHOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Due to England winning the Ashes and under the forum rule 69 "Should Australia be beaten by England in any Ashes encounter all UK residents of the forum must shout (buy a beer) for all the Australia forum members that follow the Cricket"

Sorry Fracster, those are the rules mate! Its your shout for a barrel/Keg of beer mate. lol

Regards,

RLI

[fracster]

Any of you guys come over here, gimmee a shout and i`ll gladly stand you a beer.

Especially you Paul and that big oaf BA..................:wink:

[fracster]

Well, here goes guys...................

[93patrol]

Looks like England is on a roll at the moment

[Woof]

Didn't we just do the Ashes stuff, why is it on again?...........I have been asking a few people and no one has an answer, very confused

[Clunk]

it's because the Aussies are really sore losers and fancied their chances at winning the Ashes as soon as possible on their home grounds hahahahaha

[Yendor]

Once again it's down to our bowlers to try and save the day........ WITH THE BAT

[BigRAWesty]

Just watched the highlights (what little there were).. Is this a test or a 20/20. There swinging at everything.
Once apon a time a test was endurance, singles, and you'd be batting for 3 days..

Now Its just a bloody long slog fest..

[kevin07]

Didn't we just do the Ashes stuff, why is it on again?...........I have been asking a few people and no one has an answer, very confused

because we love it

[MEGOMONSTER]

Looks like the POMS have egg on their face now.

[kevin07]

I smell the blood of an englishman

[93patrol]

As much as I want to start celebrating now there's still 3 days of play left and you never know what can happen


But c'mon Aussie c'mon

[Drewboyaus]

Yeah, no forkin dead wickets here to hide behind Poms.
Stick it up 'em. Let's see if the English have the stomach for some chin music this series!

[MudRunnerTD]

Gunna Change the thread name again ;) cause i can ;)

New Season and all

[MEGOMONSTER]

Gunna Change the thread name again ;) cause i can ;)

New Season and all

It's about time.

[Drewboyaus]

Gunna Change the thread name again ;) cause i can ;)

New Season and all

How about; The English are scared of fast bowling.

[Steve4wdin]

Gunna Change the thread name again ;) cause i can ;)

New Season and all

Can you just cut out the first bit when we lost over there, and start again? lol

[fracster]

Ooooops, that didn`t go well for us.

[BigRAWesty]

Not at all hay..

[fracster]

Unless we get a thunderstorm, I reckon you have this one in the bag.

[93patrol]

There's still 3 days left fracster a lot can happen in that time. See what tomorrow brings. Could still end in a draw you know

[Clunk]

Soooooooooo why is this ridiculous game being played again so soon? Who has the right answer?

[93patrol]

I think its 3 years between each ashes but it's a double tour where we play our there first then 6 months later here. Or the other way around. Don't know the exact time table though but it's pretty close to that

[Clunk]

Ohhhhh I see........ Still a bloody stupid game though

[93patrol]

But so is any game you don't understand like scrumping. Lol

[Clunk]

Mmmmmm apple scrumping

[AB]

But so is any game you don't understand like scrumping. Lol

I had to google that...lol

[93patrol]

I heard about it from comedian bill bailey. It's from on of his stand ups.

My wife is from Belfast so I get all the uk comedians shown to me

[Clunk]

I used to get in trouble from the next door neighbours all the time when I was a wee lad for scrumping their fruit trees and their peas

[Winnie]

I had to google that...lol

Same... How weak are the poms?

[93patrol]

It was choice between that and hurling

[Clunk]

It was choice between that and hurling

Well we know what sort of hurling Winnie likes......... Coz he's Soooo tough

[MEGOMONSTER]

Lets see today if the Aussies can stay on their high horse or will they get bucked off the pommie rodeo.

[macca86]

The ashes are played every 2 years. They alternate home grounds each series they play. The reason they are playing back to back series is because the World Cup in cricket was going to be at the same tine as the planned series of the ashes so they brought it forward as to not interrupt the World Cup

[fracster]

No way we`ll get that many runs, unless we buck our ideas up.

1-0 to the Aussies methinks.

[BigRAWesty]

No way we`ll get that many runs, unless we buck our ideas up.

1-0 to the Aussies methinks.

Yea Its looking good..

[fracster]

Looking very good for you now mate.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Looking very good for you now mate.

What do you think the poms will make in their second inning.
I reckon all out for 348.
I think they'll have their swing back again.

[fracster]

I really don`t know mate, couldn`t hazard a guess. I cannot remember the last time we posted a decent score and when we are bad, we are really bad.

I think 348 could be on the high side to be honest.

Don`t some of you guys give me to much crap, it`s my birthday today.

[Avo]

happy birthday mate,when we declared the poms only had to get 2.78 runs an over..So don't know if we declared to early,only time will tell..

[fracster]

Cheers fella.

I just don`t think we can bat for long enough. I don`t think many teams can now to be honest,one day and 20/20 seems to produce impatience and rash shots. That is not what we need, we need to dig in and somebody needs to produce a Boycott/Atherton type innings to save this test.I don`t think we have anyone like that anymore.

[Avo]

well you know Broad won't walk anywhere,put him in early....lol

[fracster]

well you know Broad won't walk anywhere,put him in early....lol

:smileyvault-cute-bi

[kevin07]

its quite obvious whats going to happen with the poms in the second dig when the short stuff comes in them pommy eyes head south. so look forward to another bruising day for the poms, after this gotta be looking forward to the waca

[BigRAWesty]

Cheers fella.

I just don`t think we can bat for long enough. I don`t think many teams can now to be honest,one day and 20/20 seems to produce impatience and rash shots. That is not what we need, we need to dig in and somebody needs to produce a Boycott/Atherton type innings to save this test.I don`t think we have anyone like that anymore.

I'm with ya there. These ain't tests matches. There just 5 day big bash sessions.

[Maxhead]

I'm with ya there. These ain't tests matches. There just 5 day big bash sessions.

I think it makes for more interesting watching. There was nothing exciting about watching someone block for 3 hours that score one run

[growler2058]

Oy oy oyyyyy

[fracster]

GFood night uyd, i`1m pisssed and going t the flop.

[growler2058]

GFood night uyd, i`1m pisssed and going t the flop.

I just woke up hung over as all get out sleep tight I wish I was getting ready to crash again and I would be doing a heap of water first!!

[fracster]

probably a good ides, good night bud.Thanks.

[growler2058]

Time for a hair of the dog

[TPC]

Has this become the drunk thread now?
I was too drunk to post last night and give fracster a hard time.
I remember something about a wager on the outcome of this series, hope your still game, will have to go back through the thread to see what was decided.

[fracster]

I recall something about a wager.

We are bloody rubbish in this match.

I need a coffee.

[Bob]

I recall something about a wager.

We are bloody rubbish in this match.

I need a coffee.

It is not quite over yet but it looks like we will be 1 Up

Still a long way to go in the Series

[growler2058]

Its all over Now OY OY OY

[kevin07]

I knew I could smell the blood of an Englishman I just love my cricket tests

[FNQGU]

How good was that! Funny how things can turn around so fast. Long way to go yet though.

[fracster]

I knew I could smell the blood of an Englishman I just love my cricket testsYou didn`t like them much last series chief..............:animierte-smilies-f

[MEGOMONSTER]

Well, a congratulations are in order to the Aussies, for finally putting a team together that can actually play cricket. Lol.

[fracster]

Trott coming home due to a stress related ailment, hope the guy is alright. No sport is worth risking your metal health for.

[93patrol]

He may have been dropped from the team. Or didn't like the sledging from the Aussies and the fans

[fracster]

I suspect there is more to it than that mate, might be wrong of course.

[kevin07]

You didn`t like them much last series chief..............:animierte-smilies-f

no your wrong there ade always love my test cricket was frustrated in the last series as I knew we had a better team than that

[kevin07]

Trott coming home due to a stress related ailment, hope the guy is alright. No sport is worth risking your metal health for.

probably got the trots from being MITCH slapped.

[fracster]

I think, for any man, whatever nationality. to admit he has a mental health problem should be applauded.

The male macho crap that is prevelant in most sports, must have made it very difficult to do so.

Don`t matter if he is Aus, English or South African, the guy needs help, has admitted it and perhaps give the guy a little credence rather than taking the piss.

I would have said the same if it was one of your guys, so no favouritism here Kev.

[TPC]

I agree fracster, support is what is required in this situation, not ridicule.
Hope he gets better and is able to resume playing.

[Bob]

At last we have a Team which is competitive .
One up is a good position to be in but I expect the Brits to come back hard.
Lets hope for a Good Series.
BTW Fracster I agree with your comments in respect of Trott

[threedogs]

With regards to the broken arm comment, the Umps have sorted it out and some ex players should really but out,
They need to be reminded they had their go and its not about them any more.
One up gotta be happy with that good overall performance IMO

[Maxhead]

I think, for any man, whatever nationality. to admit he has a mental health problem should be applauded.

The male macho crap that is prevelant in most sports, must have made it very difficult to do so.

Don`t matter if he is Aus, English or South African, the guy needs help, has admitted it and perhaps give the guy a little credence rather than taking the piss.

I would have said the same if it was one of your guys, so no favouritism here Kev.

Well said mate, Hope he gets himself sorted to play great cricket again as he has been.

[macca]

With regards to the broken arm comment, the Umps have sorted it out and some ex players should really but out,
They need to be reminded they had their go and its not about them any more.
One up gotta be happy with that good overall performance IMO

Sounds like the umps didn't sort it out, it then escalated to where Clarke was too close to a mike and ended up the patsy.
These ex players are paid to comment, I suppose they haven't got a tap on their view to turn off when the game coverage is finished.
Like it or not it is all free promotion for the next game in Adelaide, we will all be wondering what is going to happen next.
Bring it on, love our summers of cricket.

[kevin07]

I think, for any man, whatever nationality. to admit he has a mental health problem should be applauded.

The male macho crap that is prevelant in most sports, must have made it very difficult to do so.

Don`t matter if he is Aus, English or South African, the guy needs help, has admitted it and perhaps give the guy a little credence rather than taking the piss.

I would have said the same if it was one of your guys, so no favouritism here Kev.

agreed ade I really hope he gets better as someone who has stared death in the face before, I understand his trauma but im going to have a little banter with you along the way, and if it were one of our guys having problems I doubt he would admit any problem he would get on the piss and punch someone in the face, hmmm. kev

[kevin07]

banter and sledging on the field always should stay on the field ive heard some absolute beuties on the field including stuff from umpiring my sons junior cricket and all the kids in the entire comp were friends and none of them ever had a problem, so im guessing this is just the pommies way of trying to get the heads back in the game

[fracster]

If the wicket microphone had not have picked it up, I doubt all this nonsense would have surfaced at all, it has always gone on, some of them are quite funny as well.

[BigRAWesty]

Anyway..

When is the next game. I have a funny feeling the poms have lured us into a false sence of security. And will come out and wipe the ground with us..
Happened last time I think.

[Avo]

the best sledge I ever heard was....now I don't remember who said what but it was this..(I think one was BOONIE and maybe TENDULKA)correct me if I'm wrong...."why you just keep getting fatter"....the other rplied....."that's cause evreytime I make love to your wife she gives me a biscuit".......

[BigRAWesty]

the best sledge I ever heard was....now I don't remember who said what but it was this..(I think one was BOONIE and maybe TENDULKA)correct me if I'm wrong...."why you just keep getting fatter"....the other rplied....."that's cause evreytime I make love to your wife she gives me a biscuit".......

These days that would earn you a few match suspensions..

[Maxhead]

These days that would earn you a few match suspensions..

???????

Only if idiot Channel 9 airs it to all thousands watching . Then Cricket Australia has to look like they are doing something about it and fine the player/s involved.
Sledging has and is a part of cricket so hopefully hosting TV stations keep it on the cricket oval not TV.

The one above is very tame compared to what goes on on the pitch

[growler2058]

???????

Only if idiot Channel 9 airs it to all thousands watching . Then Cricket Australia has to look like they are doing something about it and fine the player/s involved.
Sledging has and is a part of cricket so hopefully hosting TV stations keep it on the cricket oval not TV.

The one above is very tame compared to what goes on on the pitch

Ken Oath one of the few times I can agree with you

[BigRAWesty]

???????

Only if idiot Channel 9 airs it to all thousands watching . Then Cricket Australia has to look like they are doing something about it and fine the player/s involved.
Sledging has and is a part of cricket so hopefully hosting TV stations keep it on the cricket oval not TV.

The one above is very tame compared to what goes on on the pitch

Yea for sure. Very unfortunate, but it's live to air, and they know they have stump mics..

[fracster]

Whilst playing rugby,a long time ago I hasten to add, I asked one of the Afrikaaner props if his mum still liked it up the bottom?

It worked, he got red carded 10 mins later, but God, did he hit me flush on the chin.................:eek:

[Maxhead]

Yea for sure. Very unfortunate, but it's live to air, and they know they have stump mics..

So, are you saying the cricketers should just keep quite at a risk they get heard? Imagine that, a game of cricket without a word being said.

Stump mics are for noises of bat, pad, glove, etc and not to capture general banter on the field. The program editor decides what goes on air ant in this instance they farked up.

There is a lot of swearing and carry on from teams in a game of cricket and always has been. Lets leave it the way it is instead of turning it into another one of those politically correct games for pussies!

[threedogs]

They should use a noise cancelling mic
or such only to hear nicks not conversations

[BigRAWesty]

So, are you saying the cricketers should just keep quite at a risk they get heard? Imagine that, a game of cricket without a word being said.

Stump mics are for noises of bat, pad, glove, etc and not to capture general banter on the field. The program editor decides what goes on air ant in this instance they farked up.

There is a lot of swearing and carry on from teams in a game of cricket and always has been. Lets leave it the way it is instead of turning it into another one of those politically correct games for pussies!

Ow hell no, but say it were it can't be caught.
Yes, media are to blame to, and Its very unfortunate that it happened, but this technology has been in for years.
Just said the wrong thing in the wrong place.

[Maxhead]

Ow hell no, but say it were it can't be caught.
\.

Sorry not following Kallen

[BigRAWesty]

Sorry not following Kallen

Don't be yelling it across the field..

[Maxhead]

Don't be yelling it across the field..

Why the fark not!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Winnie]

Because you might offend old grandma who's sitting at home and hears it on the snick-o-meter?

[growler2058]

Because you might offend old grandma who's sitting at home and hears it on the snick-o-meter?

Generally you'll find nannas are not politically correct wowsers. They come from an era before soft cocks got listened to by an over sensitive minority. Nannas are cool and know that's how the game is played. My nanna used to love yelling at the tele wen footy and cricket was on

[Maxhead]

Generally you'll find nannas are not politically correct wowsers. They come from an era before soft cocks got listened to by an over sensitive minority. Nannas are cool and know that's how the game is played. My nanna used to love yelling at the tele wen footy and cricket was on

Well, I was trying to word something for Chrisso but you've nailed it...Go the nannas!!!LOL

[TPC]

Anybody got Fracsters number?
I think he should be up and watching his side getting smashed by the Aussies, who cares if its only 4.30am there.

[threedogs]

can't bat, can't bowl. he he

Our boys looking ok might see them have a hit out now

[growler2058]

Bloody hell today of all days I had to leave early to pik lil princess up, and the Aussies were smacking those geezas good n proper

[threedogs]

how much did you get to see??

[growler2058]

Left when Clarke got out now watching it on the tele.

[threedogs]

feet up brew in hand ahhhh poms getting a wooping life is good, dollar is strong can it get any better I think not

[TPC]

I am only listening to it at work, will have a beer in my hand in half hour.

[threedogs]

570 declared,,, hmmmmmm how's the weather looking for the next few days,
Surely we can bowl them out, cant we.

[growler2058]

Johnson bowled Cook for 3 Poms 1/9...........Noice

[threedogs]

Good stuff, wheres Fracster when you need an Englishman
Ground does look a treat though

[BigRAWesty]

Good stuff, wheres Fracster when you need an Englishman
Ground does look a treat though

I'd say he's lerking, to afraid to post..

[TPC]

I'd say he's lerking, to afraid to post..
7.15am in pommy land now, probably eating his porridge.

[BigRAWesty]

Gotta keep it at the top, so Its like bam, in his face.. :D

[TPC]

Are you awake yet fracster?

[fracster]

Yep, i`m here guys.

We need to score and get a decent innings, we have not got over 400 for some time.

So we`ll probably lose this test as well now.

Dropping Hadin on 5 was a costly error.

[TPC]

Yep, i`m here guys.

We need to score and get a decent innings, we have not got over 400 for some time.

So we`ll probably lose this test as well now.

Dropping Hadin on 5 was a costly error.

For the next few days can you get please up at 2am so we can give you shit while the game is still playing?

[fracster]

No way dude, i`m retired now.

But I`ll take the stick off you guys, I gave you plenty when we beat you over here. If you dish it out, you gotta take it back when things change. So fill your boots, i` won`t be running away.

[TPC]

No way dude, i`m retired now.

But I`ll take the stick off you guys, I gave you plenty when we beat you over here. If you dish it out, you gotta take it back when things change. So fill your boots, i` won`t be running away.

Cant bat, cant bowl, cant catch, what can they do? lol

[fracster]

They learned thier new found talents off you lot in the summer.

[TPC]

They learned thier new found talents off you lot in the summer.
Touché....

[jack]

Hey fracster, for a POM you sound like a good bloke. What happened?

[93patrol]

he couldnt bring himself to steal a loaf of bread when he was a young'n so he didn't get shipped out here like the rest of us

[fracster]

Hey fracster, for a POM you sound like a good bloke. What happened?I`m an easy going sort, treat people as they treat me and don`t give a damn what colour or race they are,always been like that.


he couldnt bring himself to steal a loaf of bread when he was a young'n so he didn't get shipped out here like the rest of usNah, I just didn`t get caught, you lot did.

[kevin07]

I think this test is balanced at what will happen the first session should tell us the outcome although the only thing I don't think the poms can win from here as I don't think they can score quick enough.

[kevin07]

Hey fracster, for a POM you sound like a good bloke. What happened?

hahahaha this one made me laugh

[threedogs]

someone once said catches win matches, so dropping Haddin on 5 did the English no favours.
MJ is on fire bowling , I'd written him off but he's proved me wrong.
Be interesting to see how the poms go today, it may be all over by tomorrow, lol

[growler2058]

Catching him out on a no ball on 51 didn't help either bwhahahahahaha

[threedogs]

KP out cheap hoo hoo , who's KP lol

[TPC]

They are gone in this game.

[TPC]

I think this test is proof that Aussie bowlers should have Mo's, they bowl better with them.

[threedogs]

awesome catch by PUP, go aussie oi oi oi

[TPC]

I have work to do but cant leave the TV

[threedogs]

don't go anywhere it'll be over next over by MJ, he is on fire
Poor Monty lol

[Maxhead]

MJ is on fire bowling , I'd written him off but he's proved me wrong.
l

Same here, I thought he was just a show ponny but he's changed his game and is on fire!!!!

[fracster]

Oh dear,what a bloody shambles.

[threedogs]

you can jump the fence if you like, but there's no going back lol

[fracster]

Our batsmen are going to have to do something they seem incapable of. Namely, bat for a long time, they don`t need to score fast runs, just stay there.

[Drewboyaus]

The English batsmen are rattled both by Johnson and their own egos!

[kevin07]

Our batsmen are going to have to do something they seem incapable of. Namely, bat for a long time, they don`t need to score fast runs, just stay there.

nah ade they just have to keep their eye on the ball, ive never seen a team so willing to turn their head,i would say they will have 5 and half or a bit more sessions to get back into this series or heaven help em in perth. there will be pommies with their arms in slings flying home from perth.

[threedogs]

I think some should return their Knighthoods, The PPL of England
are quick as I believe the newspapers are having a ball ATM

[kevin07]

Been on the road working all morning all I can say is clarke what happened to putting the poms out of the game it would have taken 20 minutes of batting now they have a focal point to aim at

[threedogs]

all this good hard work just to get a draw, doesn't seem right

[growler2058]

Theyre about to crumble.

[firm351]

all this good hard work just to get a draw, doesn't seem right

I can't see this one ending in a draw

[BigRAWesty]

Yea I think were pretty safe. Start fresh tomorrow. Couple of head hunters in the first couple of overs and rattle bones..

[fracster]

Can`t see us batting out the last day with just 4 wickets left.

Looking like 2-0 to you guys.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I don't like cricket-ta, I LUV IT.

[TPC]

Can`t see us batting out the last day with just 4 wickets left.

Looking like 2-0 to you guys.

I am usually very mature but........NA NA NA NA NAA
:harhar::harhar::harhar::harhar::harhar:

[growler2058]

Lets hope it doesn't pi55 down tomorrow

[TPC]

Lets hope it doesn't pi55 down tomorrow
Should be ok.

[fracster]

The scoreline over here flattered us to be honest. If Aus had batted ,as they can, then we would not have won the last series.

The cracks have been there for a while,especially the batting line up, too many players gifting thier wickets away. As has been proved this series. Fired up bowlers on lively wickets, too many poms trying to score with one day shots, the results are speaking for themselves.

[kevin07]

just gotta love it poms getting skittled,i reckon that joe root is a future captain of the old poms so I reckon the boys are giving him special attention so he will remember what aussies do, and that my friends will be fark captain root

[d.n.blewitt]

Should be 2 nill up after tomorrow.

I'm going to the waca for days 1-4. Hoping Mitch brings the fireworks for the quick pitch n it'll be over in 3.

[Maxhead]

G-Man, whats the weather report in Adelaide today????

[93patrol]

sunshine all day nisshead

[growler2058]

Morning rain
radar looks baaaaaaaaad 95% chance of 5-10mm

[Maxhead]

sunshine all day nisshead

The sun will be shining when we bowlem all out :)

[growler2058]

Looks like it's tracking North of Adelaide but we will get some
37800

[Maxhead]

Morning rain
radar looks baaaaaaaaad 95% chance of 5-10mm



Bwahahaha...I mean stick your head out the site shed you goose....

We'll be right...just need 10 overs...LOL

[93patrol]

it'll pass by 9am haha

[growler2058]

Bwahahaha...I mean stick your head out the site shed you goose....

We'll be right...just need 10 overs...LOL


No work when international crickets on.

[Maxhead]

No work when international crickets on.

Bludger!!! Sunrise just showed some footage over the stadium...
Looking pretty dark:(

[growler2058]

Three hours till start so we'll see

[growler2058]

Like you say we only need 10 overs :)

[growler2058]

Raining NOW!

[threedogs]

Bummer will it clear up you think ??

[growler2058]

Bummer will it clear up you think ??


I think so. Theres not a lot gunna hit us

[growler2058]

You can watch it here http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR642.loop.shtml#skip

[threedogs]

Great I'll leave it in your hands then,
so let it be written ,so let it be done, lol

[fracster]

Raining NOW!

Thank God for that, a monsoon would be nice.

[growler2058]

Thank God for that, a monsoon would be nice.


It WONT last............................ I hope

[threedogs]

@ Fracster if you do know any native north American rain dances , now would be the time to do them LOL
in your dreams , take your medicine like a big boy

[fracster]

I`v already got the anal lube ready for the shafting you lot are gonna give me.......In a virtual, interweb sort of way, if you know what I mean, I hope.

[Drewboyaus]

Where's our resident Englishman Clunk?
There was a lot of chirp a few months ago but haven't seen him in this thread for a while.....needs to give Fracster a chop-out.....

[Clunk]

Where's our resident Englishman Clunk?
There was a lot of chirp a few months ago but haven't seen him in this thread for a while.....needs to give Fracster a chop-out.....

Who you bloody calling English???????

[threedogs]

balmy army,, balmy army,, ,balmy army,, ,balmy army,,, balmy army.
How can they do that oi oi oi

Preperation H is what you'll require. LOL oh and gloves tee hee

[threedogs]

2 nil you beauty

[Maxhead]

How wrong was I this morning saying we might need 10 overs to finish it off...It was bloody 11.4....LOLOLOLOL

Get that lube ready Fracster ;)

[BigRAWesty]

Would not have bothered turning up.. Lol

Looking good. As long as the team keeps their wits and heads in check we should be right..

[threedogs]

@ Nisshead so your not physic after all, I thought you had a gift, but twas not to be.
WE do win back the Ashes don't we ??

[d.n.blewitt]

Only need a win in Perth to wrap it up, don't want a draw as it still gives the poms a chance of winning Melbourne and Sydney to retain. Johnson on a WACA pitch, I think the English are shaking.

[BigRAWesty]

We have also lost it from 2-0 up aswell..

[Waza]

Didn't we just do the Ashes stuff, why is it on again?...........I have been asking a few people and no one has an answer, very confused

It has always been done this way, it's kinda like a leap year kind of thingy !

Those POMS don't like the body line from Mitch, karma is a bitch ;)

Bring on Perth ozi ozi ozi !