Horrible score to wake up to this morning 😉
The Ashes 2015
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Hah I was aghast when I saw your post so quickly checked the score...
Maybe England's plan is for the remaining tests to be drawn so they win 1-0.
Maybe England's plan is for the remaining tests to be drawn so they win 1-0.
ManlyBacker
Winging it
Closing in on 500 and Smith getting close to a double century. Overall Aussies well on top. Fingers crossed and time for bed.
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Fantastic - double ton and 505. Not since the 30's and the records continue to tumble. Now I can sleep but it looks like the accelerator pedal is about to get overworked.
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Fantastic - double ton and 505. Not since the 30's and the records continue to tumble. Now I can sleep but it looks like the accelerator pedal is about to get overworked.
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woot!!!
566 declared and eng 3/29!
Make that 4 - 30!
😱🙂
566 declared and eng 3/29!
Make that 4 - 30!
😱🙂
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Stokes played pretty well against us too. Always thought he was a bit over rated but he looks to have something about him
Circumstances have meant I haven't really seen any of this match, seems like a domination from toss onwards though
Circumstances have meant I haven't really seen any of this match, seems like a domination from toss onwards though
wow.
All over, red rover.
eng 103 all out.
All over, red rover.
eng 103 all out.
ManlyBacker
Winging it
KE will get over it eventually. Joking! Top win.
Been a bit quiet on it fellas 😉
Can't believe what I saw last night in that 1st session. To just hear Clarke on the radio solely blaming the pitch astounds me
Already had a debate with fluffy about it last night, sure the pitch was doing plenty but I didn't see anyone try and apply themselves a bit and show some technique. Knowing where your off stump is and soft hands is the key in those conditions and most were playing away from the body and pushing at the ball
Haven't seen England bat at all, did your bowlers not hit the right areas ? I'd assume there still would have been some movement all day
Can't believe what I saw last night in that 1st session. To just hear Clarke on the radio solely blaming the pitch astounds me
Already had a debate with fluffy about it last night, sure the pitch was doing plenty but I didn't see anyone try and apply themselves a bit and show some technique. Knowing where your off stump is and soft hands is the key in those conditions and most were playing away from the body and pushing at the ball
Haven't seen England bat at all, did your bowlers not hit the right areas ? I'd assume there still would have been some movement all day
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SilverSkier
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Well this series has gone to s$&t.
Anyone watching???....anyone????...didn't think so. Bye
Anyone watching???....anyone????...didn't think so. Bye
This topic has been quieter than Smith has been since his 5-0 prediction pre series
they played junk. end of story.
at least a few people have taken some responsibility, unfortunately not many of them are out there with a bit of wood in their hands.
far more entertaining has been the rocks being thrown in the media this week, Warneys pray this morning was outstanding, might have been taken a bit more seriously if it wasn't well known he hated buchanans guts.
at least a few people have taken some responsibility, unfortunately not many of them are out there with a bit of wood in their hands.
far more entertaining has been the rocks being thrown in the media this week, Warneys pray this morning was outstanding, might have been taken a bit more seriously if it wasn't well known he hated buchanans guts.
Some pretty woeful cricket shots played in that last test. I'm glad Clarke has made the sensible decision and pulled the pin, he looks out of his depth these days. How many goes is Sean Marsh going to get before it sinks in that he may just not have the mental game for Test Cricket ? Hopefully the Watson torture is now over for good. If we lose Buck Rogers to retirement as well than we'll be looking around for a few new faces this summer. Who is a lock at the moment ? Warner, Smith, and Nevill. So there are 4 spots up for grabs.
Losing Ryno before a ball was bowled really set us back. He would have been our leading wicket taker without a doubt, and he just bowls really well in those conditions. It was a similar story when Pigeon rolled his ankle in 2005. Really disappointing effort by our batsmen, which then puts pressure on our bowlers to chase wickets instead of being able to build pressure.
Who is in the wings ?? This is the Australia A team currently playing India A. Its a limited over tournament but will give some sort of indication
Australia A Team
SA Abbott, AC Agar, CJ Boyce, JA Burns, NM Coulter-Nile, AL Fekete, CJ Ferguson, PSP Handscomb, TM Head, UT Khawaja*, CA Lynn, JL Pattinson, GS Sandhu, MS Wade†, A Zampa
On the upside I got to see a day of test match cricket at Cardiff and Lords so at least while I was there we were still in with a sniff. Anyone with a love of cricket I urge you to put an Ashes Test at Lords on your bucket list.
Losing Ryno before a ball was bowled really set us back. He would have been our leading wicket taker without a doubt, and he just bowls really well in those conditions. It was a similar story when Pigeon rolled his ankle in 2005. Really disappointing effort by our batsmen, which then puts pressure on our bowlers to chase wickets instead of being able to build pressure.
Who is in the wings ?? This is the Australia A team currently playing India A. Its a limited over tournament but will give some sort of indication
Australia A Team
SA Abbott, AC Agar, CJ Boyce, JA Burns, NM Coulter-Nile, AL Fekete, CJ Ferguson, PSP Handscomb, TM Head, UT Khawaja*, CA Lynn, JL Pattinson, GS Sandhu, MS Wade†, A Zampa
On the upside I got to see a day of test match cricket at Cardiff and Lords so at least while I was there we were still in with a sniff. Anyone with a love of cricket I urge you to put an Ashes Test at Lords on your bucket list.
ManlyBacker
Winging it
What is this strange thing called cricket? I am not familiar with it. Lords would definitely be on my bucket list C&C! A Rugby match in Cardiff could be added. Then a Japan Cup would be another along with a Kentucky Derby 🙂. Hanging glowing beads around the neck of a New Orlean's flasher might also make a list. Maybe the roar of a Silverstone GP. So many dreams....
Bucket list? I ticked mine off after a rare trip to KFC, took me a couple of days though.
Have been to Lords but only for a T20 match, was great to be at that ground though
Can't believe the way India folded like a deck of cards this afternoon ! We are playing in South Africa at the moment and it isn't being shown on TV so there is an uproar. We don't has much of a chance over there minus McCullum, Taylor, Anderson, Southee and Boult
Will be interesting to see what Australian side rolls out for the opening test of this summer
Can't believe the way India folded like a deck of cards this afternoon ! We are playing in South Africa at the moment and it isn't being shown on TV so there is an uproar. We don't has much of a chance over there minus McCullum, Taylor, Anderson, Southee and Boult
Will be interesting to see what Australian side rolls out for the opening test of this summer
Strange Ashes series. I can only assume that England were still drunk from the 4th test victory.
P Siddy cleaned up. Mitchell Marsh back and went well with ball. Smith resumed normal transmission after some poor reception last tow games. Voges probably lives for another test now.
Farewell Buck, you lived the dream, never gave up and finally got there. Great way to finish your career, with a win and with some solid consistent scores. Little wonder he was our player of the series.
Farewell Pup. Sadly out of touch on this tour, and for the last 12 months to be honest. One gutsy century in that time in honour of Phil Hughes showed the mental strength he possesses. Still that golden 12 months of 2012 won't be forgotten in a hurry. Injury has dogged what could have been a more lucrative test aggregate and average.
P Siddy cleaned up. Mitchell Marsh back and went well with ball. Smith resumed normal transmission after some poor reception last tow games. Voges probably lives for another test now.
Farewell Buck, you lived the dream, never gave up and finally got there. Great way to finish your career, with a win and with some solid consistent scores. Little wonder he was our player of the series.
Farewell Pup. Sadly out of touch on this tour, and for the last 12 months to be honest. One gutsy century in that time in honour of Phil Hughes showed the mental strength he possesses. Still that golden 12 months of 2012 won't be forgotten in a hurry. Injury has dogged what could have been a more lucrative test aggregate and average.
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