Lets talk Cricket!!

[threedogs]

@ Doggy Some thing to do with the world cup and not having dates clash

[fracster]

Unless we get our heads sorted, this is gonna be a whitewash.

[Winnie]

I was talking to one of my pommy customers today, he came in while the cricket was on. He said they only really have two small problems with the team. They can't bat and they can't bowl, but if they can sort those little problems out they'll probably do alright.

[threedogs]

Who's Fracster, oh yeah he's the guy that travels to Scotland to take great pictures of wildlife.
2-0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Perth 3-0,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Melb 4-0 all over red rover

[kevin07]

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.

ade you have to understand us aussies when it comes to pommies and cricket. NO LUBE GOT IT.

[kevin07]

cummins came back and played first grade on the weekend only as a bat scored a hundred so you poms your safe from him this year but he is on the way back, stark is ready but probably wont get in that would be good we could mitch slap the poms from both ends haha. luv to all poms kev.

[Drewboyaus]

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

British, English, Welsh.....all sound the same to me.....
LOL

[d.n.blewitt]

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As opposed to Karl Pilkington

[d.n.blewitt]

37866

Real show of confidence from the English camp

[kevin07]

37866

Real show of confidence from the English camp

yes ive got my signed stuff from that whitewash but I have no idea how im going to get it this time

[kevin07]

well its nearly upon us I reckon when the poms get the ball in their they are going to look for a square up and bowl to short and thats punishment time

[threedogs]

5/143 not a great start gives our friend Fracster plenty of fodder to use for comment.
just crap shots trying to win it in the first day as usual.

[BigRAWesty]

Getting to big headed by the sounds.

[Clunk]

You'd want to get it over and done with as soon as possible if you had to stand out in the heat like those guys did today and its only forecast to get hotter

[fracster]

Doesn`t mean a thing until our inept batsmen get in, or out as the case may be.
Good saving act by Hadin and Smith today.

[threedogs]

I'd like to think we secure the "ASHES" by Sunday.
Who is the third team for the one dayers?

Can't see the English batsman loving 40 degree batting conditions tee hee

[MEGOMONSTER]

Lets hope the poms get the rest out in quick succession.
And get the bowlers out onto this pitch.

[threedogs]

Yeah the pitch even though a "drop in" is certainly living up to its reputation

[MEGOMONSTER]

Very getable target for the Poms and hopefully they can keep the wickets to a minimum for today to give em a decent chance.

[fracster]

Honours even at this stage guys?

[kevin07]

agree ade only difference would be we have the runs you gotta get them yet

[fracster]

Yeah, given our previous efforts, that is not a given.

[Drewboyaus]

37960
.............

[threedogs]

Nice catch by MJ to dismiss KP , who hasn't fired at all so far
41 again today

[FNQGU]

I think the Pom's might have blown it again…7 down now and still a long way behind. Some very good bowling so far has kept the pressure right on.

[BigRAWesty]

I think the Pom's might have blown it again…7 down now and still a long way behind. Some very good bowling so far has kept the pressure right on.

Listening to it.. Wish I was watching it with a beer..

[FNQGU]

They will be bowling again within 30 mins or less the way this is going.

[threedogs]

Nearly over can't bat , can't bowl only sent their "B" team
Gotta laugh at Mark Nicholas never played test but great on giving advice lol

[BigRAWesty]

Don't we go back in if we get them today??

[Maxhead]

They will be bowling again within 30 mins or less the way this is going.

Nicely called...LOL Lunch first

[FNQGU]

Aus to bat till lunch tomorrow and try and set them a target of 400 with a day and a half to play. Pitch is turning, fast bowlers are firing. It is a very big hill to climb for the Poms now.

[kevin07]

a good bat today and the ashes return

[threedogs]

can just about see the "ashes" in the cupboard.
Now to lobby the MCC to release the "real " ashes Urn
and give it to the rightfull owner Australia. The yanks gave up the
America's cup after 132 years

[MEGOMONSTER]

Warner's making runs but doesn't look very convincing. But he is still in.

[growler2058]

Warner's making runs but doesn't look very convincing. But he is still in.

Still in! ,,,

[MEGOMONSTER]

Still in! ,,,

Didn't realise he's made over 400 runs in 3 test matches averaging over 100 runs.

[fracster]

Just got out of my pit, turned the radio on and what a shock. Getting spanked again.

What an utter shambles this team are at the moment.

[Bob]

Just got out of my pit, turned the radio on and what a shock. Getting spanked again.

What an utter shambles this team are at the moment.

Was going to say how sorry I was but that would be lying through my teeth. LMAO

Sorry Mate but I have to Crow as it has been so long

[Clunk]

Just got out of my pit, turned the radio on and what a shock. Getting spanked again.

What an utter shambles this team are at the moment.

Its because they want to get home early and spend it with their loved ones at Xmas this year

[fracster]

Was going to say how sorry I was but that would be lying through my teeth. LMAO

Sorry Mate but I have to Crow as it has been so longNo problem Bob, Aus are far better in this series and deserve the victories they are getting.

I have always believed that most sports go around in circles, looks like this team could be good for a while.

[kevin07]

ade ita ashame you didn't get to see broad getting a sandshoe crusher

[threedogs]

No doubt it hurt, even in slo-mo it hurt lol.
agree things go in circles, but what happened to the dominating West Indies sides of
yesteryear. Cricket is controlled by the Indians IMHO

[fracster]

I`m going to bed now, fully expect the Ashes to be won when I wake up.

By you lot, I hasten to add.

[ozzyboy]

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[fracster]

What the hell is all this crap with Broad, so he didn`t walk, so what, like some of yours guys have never done the same?

The Aus media is as pathetic as ours was about Ponting.....stupidly and wrong to asinine extremes.

Get a grip guys, it doesn`t really matter.

At least the guy shows some bottle.

[BigRAWesty]

It's the umps. There was a few which they pulled up 10m from the pitch to check the no balls..

Bs in my opinion. The 3rd umpire should only review if asked, not every wicket..

[kevin07]

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haha I was just about to post that one but its hillarious

[MEGOMONSTER]

Surprising 100 coming up for Watson.
Well done, now how long till declaration.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Surprising 100 coming up for Watson.
Well done, now how long till declaration.

Yeeeeeeehah

[threedogs]

@ Fracster IMHO I think they have stuffed the game with all the rule changes, don't get me started on 20/twenty what a joke.
Should have left the game the way its always been with HUMAN ERROR being part of it.
Walk or not to walk who gives a shite its up to the bowling side to convince the central umpire he IS out.
Love the hi heel xray too rlmfao

[FNQGU]

Bell & Anderson stuffing that catch just summed up the state of mind of the POM's at the moment. That was a sitter. Not that it will matter….

[93patrol]

What's going on with England's fielding its like they ve given in and decided its all over now I'll stop trying

[FNQGU]

How good was that over??? Anderson smashed by Bailey for 28 off one over. Love it!

[Winnie]

How good was that over??? Anderson smashed by Bailey for 28 off one over. Love it!

Yeah that was mad!!! hahaha

[Winnie]

BANG! Bowled first ball! Won't be surprised if this is all over tonight.

[BigRAWesty]

Pow... Right in the kissa..

[threedogs]

BOOM BABY BOOM 28 off one over , dropped catches, This test has the lot, poms are packing up ready to go home, lucky for them its not Pakistan
nowhere to run nowhere to hide, dirty great big plumbers crack running down the middle of the pitch.
It could get very dangerous out there if they start hitting the cracks

[Drewboyaus]

The whole walking thing is crap.
In my 25 plus years of playing competitive cricket I have never walked. I have been on the wrong end of that many shocking umpiring decisions that I take the good with the bad and even then the odd one or two that go in your favour never make up for all the bad calls that don't.
And this pre-occupation with checking no balls after a wicket.....WTF? Total rubbish. The umpire should be paying attention to every ball and they are not. I have seen a number of replays of balls bowled (Australian and English) that were no balls during an innings that were never called. It promotes lazy umpiring. I say ban checking for no balls unless referred by a batsman.
I'd be curious to know whether the average number of no balls called in a game has changed. I'd be willing to bet it has decreased on average and we have the referrals to blame because the umpires just don't bother watching the front foot any more.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Ooooh oh, 3 for 85.

[threedogs]

@ Drewboy where did you play cricket I played for Aberfeldie Park for many years

[Drewboyaus]

@ Drewboy where did you play cricket I played for Aberfeldie Park for many years

Mate,
I played juniors and sub district at Elsternwick for 12 years and Powerhouse (Albert Park) for 15 or so after that. Have had a few years off after having my 3 kids but started a comeback before I got sick last year.
Will probably get back to it next season again.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Anyone picking a draw.

[BigRAWesty]

Anyone picking a draw.

I think they can still win..
They have made 250 today.. If they can hold wickets I think it's game on..

[Maxhead]

I think they can still win..
They have made 250 today.. If they can hold wickets I think it's game on..


Bwahahaha, I believe in Santa Claus too

[fracster]

I think they can still win..
They have made 250 today.. If they can hold wickets I think it's game on..
Not gonna happen mate, we do not have any batsmen that can hang in there,Stokes and Bell played ok though.

Pietersen.............Jesus Christ.What is he doing.

[BigRAWesty]

Not gonna happen mate, we do not have any batsmen that can hang in there,Stokes and Bell played ok though.

Pietersen.............Jesus Christ.What is he doing.


Bwahahaha, I believe in Santa Claus too

If these 2 can hold in for 100 more Its on I think.
But morning sesh will be big decider..

[MEGOMONSTER]

I'm pretty sure the Poms will have a crack but there's no chance of them winning.
One more wicket and its all over just like the first two tests.

[kevin07]

good on the poms for havin a go go down fighting that's the way.

[kevin07]

What the hell is all this crap with Broad, so he didn`t walk, so what, like some of yours guys have never done the same?

The Aus media is as pathetic as ours was about Ponting.....stupidly and wrong to asinine extremes.

Get a grip guys, it doesn`t really
At least the guy shows some bottle.

ade that's us showin our respect for the guy but its pretty funny ay

[ozzyboy]

What's the definition of optimism?

An English batsmen walking to the crease with sunscreen on!

[fracster]

If these two don`t bat for a long time, then it is game over I fear.

To be honest, we have been shocking,in every department.

[93patrol]

i cant believe they have dropped such easy catches, i think there only a couple of players with their heart in the game for the poms the rest are there for the appearance money

[threedogs]

And to think players like KP receive an OBE for playing cricket, Have to agree Fracster not the best team , but on paper
it looks OK

[93patrol]

it will all be over by the tea break i reckon at the latest

[Drewboyaus]

Pietersen.............Jesus Christ.What is he doing.

Letting his ego get in the way of batting for the team.

[threedogs]

Yeah ,KP only here to make up the numbers, think he needs to take his bat and ball and go home LOL

[BigRAWesty]

6 fa. Hope stokes gets his 100. He has played smart and well.

[threedogs]

balmy army,,balmy army,,balmy army,,balmy army,,balmy army,,balmy army,,balmy army,,
balmy army,,balmy army,,balmy army,,balmy army,,balmy army ,,balmy army ,,balmy army.
and for what LOL

[Maxhead]

I'm glad the poms put up a bit of a fight on a very average 5th day wicket but....Aussie, Aussie, Aussie...Oi, Oi, Oi!!!!!!!!!!

[BigRAWesty]

Only 150 Off. That's not a bad outcome at all..

But bloody oath.. Aussie Aussie Aussie!!!

[threedogs]

a few of the boys were a bit emotional as well. Big drinks tonight for sure.
Now lets see if we/they can win 5-nil, well done Boof & Co oi oi oi

[BigRAWesty]

Could imagine. After the spanking we received over there...

[Clunk]

is it over yet?................ all this cricket shite just makes me sleepy

[growler2058]

is it over yet?................ all this cricket shite just makes me sleepy


Good onya clunky ya girl, bet ya wouldna been so tired if the geezas had got up :)

[Clunk]

Good onya clunky ya girl, bet ya wouldna been so tired if the geezas had got up :)

id rather watch a trailing line of snot running from boys nose

[fracster]

thoroughly deserved victory guys. We have been bloody awful and Aus applied the pressure, well done.

[kevin07]

yeeeeeha its good to see their bottom 4 had an average of 59 before this test now its less and I got to watch it before going back on the road nice and quick

[james008]

Good to see the urn back where it belongs!
Well, metaphorically anyway.

[Bob]

thoroughly deserved victory guys. We have been bloody awful and Aus applied the pressure, well done.

Thanks Mate

Love the change of your User Title LOL

[threedogs]

Now the "URN" is secure time to towel the English with a 5- zip series win.
Never give up, never give up, never give up

[kevin07]

Good onya clunky ya girl, bet ya wouldna been so tired if the geezas had got up :)

yes clunk go and see broad im sure he has a few spare stilletos you could borrow

[Clunk]

yes clunk go and see broad im sure he has a few spare stilletos you could borrow

Jeez Kevin is that all you could come up with after 13 hours, the cricket must have put you in a deep coma hey ;):D

[threedogs]

Here we go again,
Please notice who started this thread lol

[threedogs]

Weather up-date its been threatening To rain all day, its humid and thunder now and then.
IMHO I reckon the rain will arrive right on stumps, lucky poms lol

[fracster]

Oh dear, normal service resumed.

[Drewboyaus]

Hmmmmm. Another poor batting effort.
I know KP is still there but he did his best to chuck it away again.......in between batting with no intent. There was some good bowling though, not spectacular, just good line, length and discipline.

[kevin07]

we are not far from destroying the old poms again I think early tomorrow will see their mettle or not

[fracster]

Midnight here, no point staying up listening to another dismal performance from our lot.

Catch up in the morning guys..................:)

[Yendor]

I don't know about you guys but I'm finding it really hard to get enthusiastic about the ashes now that it's won and T20 has started.

How good was the match last night between Scorchers and Renegades.

[threedogs]

cant get into that 20/twenty stuff just ripping off the paying public to see who can hit the most sixes.
Not my cup of tea, its not cricket I'm afraid

[Yendor]

Wasn't too many 6s hit last night. It was just a good tight evenly match game.

As far as value goes for entertainment/excitement it's pretty hard to beat.

[threedogs]

Getting boring now with the "URN" in the cupboard, even commentators lack some oomph

[Drewboyaus]

Post issues

[Drewboyaus]

T'was a beaut day for cricket today. A very tightly fought contest this one with the poms a nose in front.

38411
Stupid 3G network at the MCG can't cope with the number of people.

[d.n.blewitt]

Any play who walks out to bat with a foot injury like broard had at the WACA earns respect from true supporters of the game. Showed character.

[fracster]

About time we showed some bottle and pride.

[kevin07]

although I was only able to listen for the last few days its been awesome cricket but I think all batters have lost that hard yards stuff with these new bats which gave them the edge over great bowling for a long time. got to give a big cheer for the curator of this pitch its a cracker. to all poms you still need 2 more good days of cricket and you may get a win. kev

[threedogs]

I have a question why the review for a front foot no ball every time a wicket falls
I've seen heaps of no balls not called, are the umps that lazy now they just go upstairs.
Who cares now about game there is no atmosphere any more, cups in the cupboard

[Drewboyaus]

I have a question why the review for a front foot no ball every time a wicket falls
I've seen heaps of no balls not called, are the umps that lazy now they just go upstairs.


One of my great peeves with cricket at the moment, see it all the time. It pisses me off that umpires don't bother with no balls unless there is a wicket. The ICC need to do some thing about it because it's wrong, a no ball is a no ball. Just like any other referral, it should be up to the batsman not the umpire to ask for a no ball review as the umpire should be calling them as they see them.
The umpires are getting lazy.

[fracster]

One of my great peeves with cricket at the moment, see it all the time. It pisses me off that umpires don't bother with no balls unless there is a wicket. The ICC need to do some thing about it because it's wrong, a no ball is a no ball. Just like any other referral, it should be up to the batsman not the umpire to ask for a no ball review as the umpire should be calling them as they see them.
The umpires are getting lazy.Totally agree fella.

[growler2058]

Is there cricket on? ;)

[threedogs]

If I was an Ump that's the first thing I'd look at "a front foot no ball"

[Drewboyaus]

If I was an Ump that's the first thing I'd look at "a front foot no ball"

It's the first thing they should be watching for because it affects everything thereafter. Extra run, bowl it again etc.
If there not going to call it, what's the point of having an umpire in the middle? Dumbasses are doing themselves out of a job.
All the talk is of umpiring decisions costing matches. What if a team lost by 2 runs and there were no no-balls called on the last innings? Do we go back over every delivery to find them? I bet they'll be there.......

[BigRAWesty]

Yes it's all going wrong. The 3rd umpire should only be called apon if requested.
Not review every wicked

[Drewboyaus]

Match is on a knifes edge at the moment

[threedogs]

They have suffed the cricket IMO like they stuffed the footy
they make all these rule changes that only complicate what is
basically a very simple game

[Avo]

there's nothing better than watching Broad walk without making any runs...

Another broadwalk without any runnnns
he don't need no sunscreen,he won't be there for lonnng

[fracster]

4-0 it will be then.

[TPC]

4-0 it will be then.

It could still go either way, closest game so far.

[Avo]

hope I haven't spoilt it for ya fracster,how soon do you guys get to see it over there..?

[fracster]

Starts about midnight. So I either stay up and listen to it on the radio or go to bed early and get up about 02:00 to listen to it.

Cricket is on Sky TV over here,I don`t pay for it so can`t watch it.

[FNQGU]

There has been some really good bowling from both sides. Good to see the POM's still have a bit of spine, except for Swan of course…

Can't wait for tomorrow! Got F-all work done and I can imagine that productivity in Melbourne would have been a dirty word today as well.

Interesting that the Umps can get it wrong so often though. Whether it is LBW, caught behind or whatever…just about every type of decision has been made and overturned at some point.

[kevin07]

It could still go either way, closest game so far.

correct this game is far from over you don't have 30 wickets fall for just over 600 runs and then it will be a batting paradise. but with a good attitude we will win by tea.

[fracster]

Kind of agree Kev, but you seem not to give your wickets away with stupid shots like we do at the moment. If you guys are sensible, it is in the bag.

[FNQGU]

but you seem not to give your wickets away with stupid shots like we do at the moment.

Unless you are Michael Clarke...

[Drewboyaus]

This match is far from a done deal. I'm going today in the hope Australia gets over the line but I fully expect it to be close with either team in it until tea.
It's been a great match so far and there is at least one twist left in it.

[threedogs]

To all of those who laughed at Broad over his foot,,, they showed it this morning
I think a mere mortal man would be left in tears, He's one tuff cookie, His boot would have been
full of blood from the gash as the top of his foot split open, Still going to lose, but thought I'd add that

[kevin07]

well he definitely wont be able to wear his heels tonight will he.

[kevin07]

Kind of agree Kev, but you seem not to give your wickets away with stupid shots like we do at the moment. If you guys are sensible, it is in the bag.

r first innings ade. everyone has to remember its pretty much our bottom 5 that's been the difference in this series

[threedogs]

Drewboy do a streak so we can see you, thanks in advance lol

[FNQGU]

Looks like we are well on the way to winning this one. Rogers seems to have found some touch!

[threedogs]

Think its the end of Monty too, Poor bloke cant even throw the ball from the boundry to the wicket,
not good enough at this level.

[TPC]

So good to see the Aussies win this game, I thought they were gone for sure so it makes victory so much sweeter.

[the evil twin]

I agree... mainly 'cause their jerkoffs are waaaay more obnoxious than our jerkoffs.

Did you see the interview where the Poms reckon it is too much stress to play ashes series so close together? ... uuummmm... derrrr... who do they think they were playing, it was the same for both... morons!!!

[threedogs]

4 zip say no more

[Maxhead]

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!! Great win

[FNQGU]

Game! Set! and Match! Well done Aussies. Was a good game to watch that one. I'm sure the headlines in the UK rags will be impressive tomorrow.

[TPC]

I agree... mainly 'cause their jerkoffs are waaaay more obnoxious than our jerkoffs.

Did you see the interview where the Poms reckon it is too much stress to play ashes series so close together? ... uuummmm... derrrr... who do they think they were playing, it was the same for both... morons!!!

That must just mean that the Aussies are physically and mentally fitter as they coped extremely well.

[FNQGU]

Got to give it to the Barmy Army though. Staunch till the end. I think they have added a lot to the game over the last 10 years or more.

[Maxhead]

The poms got a flogging just like one of their reporters...LOL

[kevin07]

hope broad has plenty of high heels to share with his friends they all need to go out like prim and proper girls tonight as they have already been effed once today.kev

[growler2058]

Aussie OY Aussie OY Aussie Aussie Aussie OY OY OY

[the evil twin]

snip...

Got to give it to the Barmy Army though.

ROFL... Yep, at every available opportunity and then some.

They don't miss us when the shoe is on the other foot, but, yeah, they are a pretty staunch mob aren't they...

[threedogs]

ET don't you mean when the Manolo Blahnik is on the other foot

[TPC]

ET don't you mean when the Manolo Blahnik is on the other foot

What the hell is a Manolo Blahnik?

[Drewboyaus]

This match is far from a done deal. I'm going today in the hope Australia gets over the line but I fully expect it to be close with either team in it until tea.
It's been a great match so far and there is at least one twist left in it.

Well, I got that right! LOL.
The twist was obviously that we were batting on a different wicket this morning. Nice ton from Bucky.

[fracster]

We have been as crap as you were in the summer. Very odd, I guess we need to start looking at younger players, a few look past their sell by date.

[Woof]

Still can't work out why there is this Ashes Test after only 4 months, it is usually 2 years according to one of the commentators today...........I can only put it down to money????????

[Avo]

I think it has something to do with clashing with the world cup....Mmmmhmmm,i think......that's a new feeling..

[kevin07]

I cannot remember a Melbourne test won so easily by a team chasing I will read the records this could be a first.hope the poms are looking forward to Sydney cause I am.kev

[james008]

Rogers knocked out a century... Isn't that his maiden test century?

[threedogs]

Yes a maiden test century in a Boxing day test, must be on cloud nine
gotta laugh when claiming all these "WORLD RECORDS".
Looking forward to 5-zip at the SCG.

[TPC]

That was Rogers second century, he hit one in England too.

[Drewboyaus]

I cannot remember a Melbourne test won so easily by a team chasing I will read the records this could be a first.hope the poms are looking forward to Sydney cause I am.kev

I think it's the highest second innings chase at the MCG since the 1950's.....

[fracster]

Be nice to win the last one at least.

Can`t see it happening, the wheels have deffo dropped off.

[kevin07]

well I don't think you will win it with monty in the team, the poor bloke he is past it.

[fracster]

Do you really think he has ever "had it" Kev?

BTW, how old are the likes of Johnson etc, is this Aus team a youngish team?

[Drewboyaus]

Do you really think he has ever "had it" Kev?

BTW, how old are the likes of Johnson etc, is this Aus team a youngish team?

Johnson and Harris are both a bit over 30 but there's not much respite with Pattinson, Cummings and Starc (among many fast bowlers) coming through. If they can stay injury free, look out!
Batting is more the issue for us.

[kevin07]

Johnson and Harris are both a bit over 30 but there's not much respite with Pattinson, Cummings and Starc (among many fast bowlers) coming through. If they can stay injury free, look out!
Batting is more the issue for us.

ade I know you have seen pattinson and starc but the gun is Cummings give him another couple of years and he will shake things up for you lot. at 16 he bowled 125 at 18 he was bowling 140 at 19 he was in the 150s. we have a good spinner on the way as well so look out.kev

[threedogs]

England had Harmison too but he couldn't put one on the pitch, as for Monty he makes me laugh ha ha,
Can't throw, can't bat yet can be picked in the best the UK has on offer,

[fracster]

Well, you reckon it is going to be a 5-0 whitewash?

[Avo]

Nah surely not,there not going to bend over and let us give it to them are they?


Happy new year frackster

[fracster]

Same to you fella.

I just cannot see us winning this last test, we are truly dreadful at the moment.

[threedogs]

Agree you should of sent the "A" team lol

EDIT::: Monty out injured, calf muscle[Heart string]

[BigRAWesty]

Well what a odd day of cricket.
They had us for 5/97 just after lunch, but somehow ended our first innings all out with 326..
But we had a good start at them.
Carberry out for a duck in the 3 over, there 1/8 at stumps..

[PMC]

Same to you fella.

I just cannot see us winning this last test, we are truly dreadful at the moment.

G'day mate,

I see you mixing your beer with spirit chasers to help numb the pain! lol

PS, it will be over soon!

Regards,

RLI

[kevin07]

batting last on this pitch is going to be hard 5-0 yip yar happy dance

[fracster]

Socking, just farkin shocking.

Again.

Pissed off now, they need to grow some balls and realise they are playing for their country, not for their own bloody egos.

Rant over.

[kevin07]

good indicator of this game will be by tea. the poms if we go by previous game should come out swinging as they have been trying to copy us

[fracster]

17 for 4, what the fak is going on.

I know, i`ll go to bed now and take all the crap off you guys in the morning.

[kevin07]

keep watching ade its getting better

[fracster]

Jesus Christ.

What a bloody,utter and complete clusterf@ck.

[threedogs]

5 for 25 their back bone is broken

[fracster]

Goodnight guys,

Take the piss in the morning,UK time.

I`m looking forward to it..................not.



:wink:

[threedogs]

Betcha you're pissed off now your grand folks never stole some bread. oi oi oi

[Avo]

And there out.going to have some energy in the field,didn't bat for long

[BigRAWesty]

And there out.going to have some energy in the field,didn't bat for long

It's showing. They'll probably be back in before lunch tomorrow??

What's the issue. Haven't watched any yet. Is the wicket a bowlers paradise?? It is everyone over the ashes??

[93patrol]

NA westy England just can't be bothered. They had a big New Years and still recovering I guess

[Avo]

Tricky wicket

[BigRAWesty]

NA westy England just can't be bothered. They had a big New Years and still recovering I guess

Aussies seem to be struggling to

[93patrol]

Might be seeing the hot ladies in the stands taking their attention or Bob Hawke sculling pints with the Richie group. Haha

[fracster]

Oh dear.Not very good at all.

[TPC]

Oh dear.Not very good at all.
I cant even stir you any more, just feel sorry for you now.

[fracster]

I cant even stir you any more, just feel sorry for you now.No need to mate, I gave you guys enough crap in the summer.

But it shows how fickle the game can be, if you had have had a bit of luck in the summer, that series would have been a lot closer,your tail has bailed you out a couple of times this series. We had you at 95 for for 5, yet Haddin did a "Gilchrist" to us.

Not making excuses, as there are none. You thoroughly deserve this series win.

[Maxhead]

Not making excuses, as there are none. You thoroughly deserve this series win.

Hahaha, that's nothing. We want a 5-0 whitewash....;)

[fracster]

Hahaha, that's nothing. We want a 5-0 whitewash....;)I think you can take that as a given mate.

[kevin07]

Hahaha, that's nothing. We want a 5-0 whitewash....;)

demand a whitewash, and a bit of pommy bashing

[FNQGU]

You are right though Fracster, I think the Aussie top order still needs to get their shi.t together before the team is really considered to be back in form. Our bowling has been 1st class, and the tail has wagged, and done a bloody terrific job of saving more than one innings in this series. Just about all the Aussie batsmen have managed runs at some stage, but not in a manner that is consistent enough yet for them to claim the World No 1 jersey again….yet! Bailey needs to show some consistency, and Watson too for that matter. Clarke has skippered well, but has played some dreadful shots to give his wicket away. Rogers looks great, and so does Smith. Aussie cricket is picking up again since Lehman took over. No doubt about it.

[fracster]

I think a lot of the plaudits should go to Lehman to be honest, he seems to have made the team hungry again,proud to play for the country and seemingly enjoying playing cricket. Things that seem to have been missing for a while prior to his appointment.

[BigRAWesty]

Lehman has what is needed to make an awesome coach. He clicks with players and also pits in the hours.

He's done wonders with the Qld team, and his way is showing with the test team to.
I think if he had more time the ashes would have already been here from last round..

[Drewboyaus]

We are a better side than the recent past, however we are going to have our arse handed to us by South Africa!

[threedogs]

With you Drewboy its ok against weak opposition but now playing one of the worlds best test side may be a different thing.
Hopefully they'll take some confidence with them

[FNQGU]

Bring on SA!! I'm enjoying watching some quality cricket again. It has been a while! Jacques Kallis just retired too, that can only be a good thing. I think we have a chance of beating them, but to do it in South Aftrica will be very hard.

[growler2058]

I reckon we'll flog em reeeeel good!!

[fracster]

I reckon we'll flog em reeeeel good!!
Gawd, I hope not, listening to you lot beating us and the Boks in succession would be tooooooooooooo much.

[growler2058]

Gawd, I hope not, listening to you lot beating us and the Boks in succession would be tooooooooooooo much.

When WE DO you'll be the first bloke I PM hahahahahaaha ;)

[BigRAWesty]

Holy hell. Finally had a minute to sit and watch some cricket.
Wow. They are collapsing..
And another one. 3 in 5 minutes!!!

[FNQGU]

Unbelievable! 7-96 already!! What a routing… Fracster - I'm really keen for you to post a few copies of the UK Sports page up when this wraps up! Always amusing how canibalistic they can be.

[threedogs]

I liked it when the bat snapped in half. lol

[BigRAWesty]

I liked it when the bat snapped in half. lol

Was just watching some snaps.. How weird. Defensive shot to..

[fracster]

05:00 over here, I got up early to listen to the English cricket teams death throes.

[FNQGU]

And that shouldn't take long….

[FNQGU]

In fact…. done!

[Avo]

whitewash 5-0

[BigRAWesty]

And that's it. All over.

[growler2058]

Australia YOU FARKIN BEAUTY!!!!!

[fracster]

Throughout this series we have been nothing short of shambolic, but we saved are worst for this last test. Bowled out in 32 overs, laughable.

[macca]

Bloody hell we've been robbed of two days of cricket.

[threedogs]

Well played Fracster, , how's your one day side look.
Good wake up call for your team I think.

Wouldn't read too much into the win ,only played a very weak side
but enjoy we will for the time being

[kevin07]

absolutely ade that was a terrible day they gave up playing for their country they just gave up at least the last time we done 5 nil poms got beat by the best team in the world this is not anywhere near that i think the poms need to learn emu

[fracster]

I have never seen an England cricket team give up, even when getting soundly beaten, we always had fight and desire. This lot gave up today,capitulated and surrendered.

Disgraceful.

[macca]

Your English press is about to have a field day, there will be guillotines at Heathrow by nightfall. Sure heads will roll after all the crap that has gone on with this touring side. Sometimes it appears the mate has been left out of team.

[BigRAWesty]

Harris for Man of the match,
And Mitch for the series..

[FNQGU]

Do they all get de-Knighted now??? LOL. Or is that the guillotine at the airport?

[kevin07]

its a sad day when you don't want put shit on pommies when you beat them at cricket, I feel the same now how I felt about hanging it on parra supporters last year

[fracster]

Knee jerk reactions seldom work.

We need to go away and have a good,long and hard think about where we are and where we need to get to. Some hard decisions will have to be made,some popular and some not, but they will have to be made.

[PMC]

Knee jerk reactions seldom work.

We need to go away and have a good,long and hard think about where we are and where we need to get to. Some hard decisions will have to be made,some popular and some not, but they will have to be made.

G'day mate,

You should have been out 4x4ing with us today in Victoria, instead of watching the misery of your team!

Regards,

RLI

[fracster]

G'day mate,

You should have been out 4x4ing with us today in Victoria, instead of watching the misery of your team!

Regards,

RLIMrs Frac has given the financial go ahead for me to come over Paul, checking prices now for the air fares.

[TPC]

Mrs Frac has given the financial go ahead for me to come over Paul, checking prices now for the air fares.

Don't go to Victoria, its almost as cold as the UK.

[fracster]

I`m trying to work out how to get to the meet up in the middle.

[threedogs]

has to go down as one of the worst efforts by England in cricket history, well English cricket history.
Noticed our boys never pee'd on the pitch either

[kevin07]

Knee jerk reactions seldom work.

We need to go away and have a good,long and hard think about where we are and where we need to get to. Some hard decisions will have to be made,some popular and some not, but they will have to be made.
I would say you need to get rid rid of all the imports get real pommies in there who want to fight maybe some football supporters would do the trick. but in saying that the only player with balls in that team is the blood nut kiwi, oh sorry to be fair cris broad tuffed up

[FNQGU]

Where is Ian Botham and his big mouth this morning???

Can't believe there is no cricket on today! I feel ripped off.

[kevin07]

eh umm I think the boys pissed the pitch last night

[fracster]

Kev, we can fight, we have the desire and the balls to do so.

We have proved that many a time, as you guys have.

I can cope with being beat, but the way we got beat leaves a sour taste. This Aussie team is not that good, so how bad are we?

Lets see how we both get on over the next few years, I think you will fair better than us, but don`t kid yourself, this is no "great" Aussie team. Think back a few years and tell me how this team compares to Waugh/Warne/Gilchrist etc tec.

Shows how bad we really are at the moment.

[kevin07]

Kev, we can fight, we have the desire and the balls to do so.

We have proved that many a time, as you guys have.

I can cope with being beat, but the way we got beat leaves a sour taste. This Aussie team is not that good, so how bad are we?

Lets see how we both get on over the next few years, I think you will fair better than us, but don`t kid yourself, this is no "great" Aussie team. Think back a few years and tell me how this team compares to Waugh/Warne/Gilchrist etc tec.

Shows how bad we really are at the moment.

I agree ade we are not the best team reread post 711. you write we can fight but ive never seen anything like that not even the pakis were that bad when they threw the game. and then we have the players on the edge of the team who are going to make us good, poms you have nothing but a bunch of imports how can they fight for England. I know a bloke around here his parents came to this country to build a new life his big statement was that if we went to war he would leave he would not fight for his home and that my friend is all your going to get out of your imports. luv kev

[FNQGU]

These things all go in cycles. They'll be back and for the good of the game I sincerely hope they do. I'm with Fracster on his comments there.

[fracster]

I agree ade we are not the best team reread post 711. you write we can fight but ive never seen anything like that not even the pakis were that bad when they threw the game. and then we have the players on the edge of the team who are going to make us good, poms you have nothing but a bunch of imports how can they fight for England. I know a bloke around here his parents came to this country to build a new life his big statement was that if we went to war he would leave he would not fight for his home and that my friend is all your going to get out of your imports. luv kevI am not biting Kev...........:p

[kevin07]

what is there to bite

[fracster]

what is there to bite

Your dangling bait.

[fracster]

Shifting topic slightly, one of the worlds best all rounders has retired, what a loss Kallis will be to Suid Afrika.

Third all time run scorer with a better average than those above him......... 13,289 - average 55.37

One of the best slip fielders around

Plus he chipped in with a carp load of wickets............292 Test wickets at an average of 32.65.

[growler2058]

Mrs Frac has given the financial go ahead for me to come over Paul, checking prices now for the air fares.

Maaaaate you'll have to get an award from AB for member furthest travelled good onya mate

[kevin07]

Shifting topic slightly, one of the worlds best all rounders has retired, what a loss Kallis will be to Suid Afrika.

Third all time run scorer with a better average than those above him......... 13,289 - average 55.37

One of the best slip fielders around

Plus he chipped in with a carp load of wickets............292 Test wickets at an average of 32.65.
ade ill have to disagree i would state the greatest allrounder yet and hard to beat

[fracster]

Maaaaate you'll have to get an award from AB for member furthest travelled good onya mate


hey fella, she is a bloody diamond.

Working out where to go and which meet to bless my company with....................:p

[Winnie]

Surely would be a Vic meet, we're the only ones that do them!

[growler2058]

Surely would be a Vic meet, we're the only ones that do them!

If he wanted to be cold wet and miserable he can stay at home poo. Meetup in the middle should be the trip.

[Clunk]

If he wanted to be cold wet and miserable he can stay at home poo. Meetup in the middle should be the trip.

Exactly..... Why on earth would he go from one cold damp dark place to another!!!!????

[Winnie]

How's he gonna get his Troll here!

[threedogs]

On the slow boat, pricey exercise though, to hire a 4by I think is $700 a week easy

[Drewboyaus]

On the slow boat, pricey exercise though, to hire a 4by I think is $700 a week easy

Most of the hire 4by's are Yotas too.....

[Drewboyaus]

ade ill have to disagree i would state the greatest allrounder yet and hard to beat

Um.....didn't quite get that. Are you in furious agreement or is there someone better?
Not sure if I can think of a better all around cricketer than Kallis. He was a cricket machine and I'm thankful he won't be playing us in a couple of months. He's put us the sword many times with bat or ball.....or both.

[kevin07]

Um.....didn't quite get that. Are you in furious agreement or is there someone better?
Not sure if I can think of a better all around cricketer than Kallis. He was a cricket machine and I'm thankful he won't be playing us in a couple of months. He's put us the sword many times with bat or ball.....or both.

furious agreement

[fracster]

furious agreement
That is a first then mate......................;)

[fracster]

Sssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.............we might win a game.

[TPC]

Sssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.............we might win a game.
Had to let your guys win one so they didn't all become sookie la la's and quit and go home. lol

[BigRAWesty]

Sssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.............we might win a game.

Not over yet.. What a finish

[fracster]

Maybe not.

[jack]

Sssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.............we might win a game.
Ah Fracster, you should have kept quiet
Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi

[BigRAWesty]

Wholly farking duck poo what a farking come back.

[Clunk]

I gather England lost again then? Have they won any?