I was hoping someone else would make a thread cos I had no idea what to call it, seeing as we've got a bit of licorice allsorts this summer
only 4 tests though for some stupid reason
3 T20s against South Africa - November 5th (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2014-15/engine/match/754717.html), 7th (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2014-15/engine/match/754719.html) and 9th (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2014-15/engine/match/754721.html) - Australia win 2-1
5 ODIs against South Africa - November 14th (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2014-15/engine/match/754723.html), 16th (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2014-15/engine/match/754725.html), 19th (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2014-15/engine/match/754727.html), 21st (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2014-15/engine/match/754729.html) and 23rd (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2014-15/engine/match/754731.html) - Australia win 4-1
4 Tests against India - December 9-13 (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2014-15/engine/match/754737.html), 17-21 (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2014-15/engine/match/754739.html), 26-30 (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2014-15/engine/match/754741.html), January 6-10 (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2014-15/engine/match/754743.html) - Australia win 2-0
ODI Tri Series Australia / India / England (http://www.espncricinfo.com/carlton-mid-triangular-series-2015/engine/series/754623.html)
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Game 1 - Australia vs England (http://www.espncricinfo.com/carlton-mid-triangular-series-2015/engine/match/754751.html)
Game 2 - Australia vs India (http://www.espncricinfo.com/carlton-mid-triangular-series-2015/engine/match/754749.html)
Game 3 - England vs India (http://www.espncricinfo.com/carlton-mid-triangular-series-2015/engine/match/754753.html)
Game 4 - Australia vs England (http://www.espncricinfo.com/carlton-mid-triangular-series-2015/engine/match/754755.html)
Game 5 - Australia vs India (http://www.espncricinfo.com/carlton-mid-triangular-series-2015/engine/match/754757.html)
Game 6 - England vs India (http://www.espncricinfo.com/carlton-mid-triangular-series-2015/engine/match/754759.html)
FINAL: Australia vs England (http://www.espncricinfo.com/carlton-mid-triangular-series-2015/engine/match/754761.html)
I think that's right. should we make seperate threads for each part?
let's go boys!
RIP Hughesy
I think one (this) megathread is fine. 8)
Can't wait for tonight's game, gonna kick off a great summer considering all the cricket we've got ahead.
Mate invited me to the game on Friday, still not sure whether to go or not.
Aussies won the toss and are batting
Finch
White
Watson
Dunk
Reardon
Faulkner
Cutting
PADDY CUMMINS
Richardson
Boyce
Bollinger
flowering Ellyse earlier <3 <3 <3
That Victorian opening combo! 8)
Didn't realise this was on until now.
White very lucky there :o
easy catch dropped! noice ;D
$20 this thread doesn't get locked. Based on recent trends (Every single summer) the first one always gets locked after one too many arguments :P (Cic ain't here though this time :P)
4 specialist bowlers, plus Cutting and Faulkner. Overkill?
Quote from: PowerBug on November 05, 2014, 07:50:24 PM
$20 this thread doesn't get locked. Based on recent trends (Every single summer) the first one always gets locked after one too many arguments :P (Cic ain't here though this time :P)
Sounds like a challenge...
Quote from: stew42 on November 05, 2014, 07:53:15 PM
4 specialist bowlers, plus Cutting and Faulkner. Overkill?
Definitely.
Quote from: Jukes on November 05, 2014, 07:53:46 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on November 05, 2014, 07:50:24 PM
$20 this thread doesn't get locked. Based on recent trends (Every single summer) the first one always gets locked after one too many arguments :P (Cic ain't here though this time :P)
Sounds like a challenge...
It's also India. Everyone would rather Australia beat India, so no one will be arguing, and Australia will win 4-0 anyway.
Quote from: nrich102 on November 05, 2014, 07:54:46 PM
Quote from: stew42 on November 05, 2014, 07:53:15 PM
4 specialist bowlers, plus Cutting and Faulkner. Overkill?
Definitely.
Cutting and Faulkner are surely in for their batting. :P
shot Finchy. already been a little lucky
ahh Finchy. damn
Could not have picked out the man any better.
Quote from: Nige on November 05, 2014, 08:05:38 PM
Could not have picked out the man any better.
also couldn't have timed it any worse!
Whitey looks good ;D
Quote from: brad on November 05, 2014, 08:08:15 PM
Whitey looks good ;D
Just about to post this myself, how goes does he look?! :o 8)
Quote from: Nige on November 05, 2014, 08:09:20 PM
Quote from: brad on November 05, 2014, 08:08:15 PM
Whitey looks good ;D
Just about to post this myself, how goes does he look?! :o 8)
He goes well looking good doesn't he ;D
Don't mind the commentary team of Slats, Warnie and Binga.
Bear's gone. :(
Great catch from Berhadien though.
Flower
But Dunky my boy!!
flower Whitey gone. pretty good catch that
tried to find a picture of Parnell with his hair like it is now, gonna post it in the AFL look alike thread... reminds me of Josh Bruce with that stupid haircut
On FTA?
sheeeeeeet Dunk gone
yeah vin channel 9
Quote from: Vinny on November 05, 2014, 08:19:00 PM
On FTA?
Channel Nine champ. ;)
Dunk smashes it straight into Duminy's hands.
Quote from: Vinny on November 05, 2014, 08:19:00 PM
On FTA?
Yep. 9
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Was a bit quiet in the Aus v Paki thread but should see more interest now that games are in Aus.
Cam White was pretty handy. Watto off to a good start too.
Yeeeess, thanks man!
EDIT: Men* :P
Tahir got a wicket, Australia must be in some deep trouble :P
Good thing Australia packed their team with specialist batsmen and don't have AR's like Cutting and Faulkner at 6 and 7...
(Note Sarcasm)
why hit it straight to the fielder. flowerin idiot!
come on everybody, slam Dunk
Quote from: PowerBug on November 05, 2014, 08:21:55 PM
Tahir got a wicket, Australia must be in some deep trouble :P
Good thing Australia packed their team with specialist batsmen and don't have AR's like Cutting and Faulkner at 6 and 7...
(Note Sarcasm)
Heh. ;D
Wattoooooo
first six of the summer
Watto on the march.....hammy tweak due of course..but he is on his way.. ;D
This is nuts!
fuuuuu....
Reardon gives in to the De Kock.
De Kock rises to the occassion
Just had dinner, come back and see de Kocks catch
I don't know why, but Kagiso Rabada is such a fun name to say. :P
Quote from: Nige on November 05, 2014, 08:36:14 PM
I don't know why, but Kagiso Rabada is such a fun name to say. :P
I reckon he looks like a chick :o
Quote from: Nige on November 05, 2014, 08:36:14 PM
I don't know why, but Kagiso Rabada is such a fun name to say. :P
I am sure I have ordered that with rice :o
Watttttttto another 6, you beauty
Quote from: brad on November 05, 2014, 08:37:01 PM
Quote from: Nige on November 05, 2014, 08:36:14 PM
I don't know why, but Kagiso Rabada is such a fun name to say. :P
I reckon he looks like a chick :o
Hahaha me too.
Dude (I think so) was born in 95' :o
Good effort!
I wonder how many strokes De Kock will use when he's batting.
Quote from: Jayman on November 05, 2014, 08:39:30 PM
I wonder how many strokes De Kock will use when he's batting.
You'd expect him to start slow and then eventually explode.
hahahaha too far?
Quote from: Jayman on November 05, 2014, 08:39:30 PM
I wonder how many strokes De Kock will use when he's batting.
Just one... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69fPof-ZTnU
What a hit!
6. thank you whoever that fielder is ;D
Faulkner!
19 off the last 5 deliveries :o
Quote from: Vinny on November 05, 2014, 08:41:22 PM
Quote from: Jayman on November 05, 2014, 08:39:30 PM
I wonder how many strokes De Kock will use when he's batting.
You'd expect him to start slow and then eventually explode.
hahahaha too far?
I heard he's quite good at tickling it through the covers.
Quote from: Vinny on November 05, 2014, 08:39:01 PM
Dude (I think so) was born in 95' :o
Yeah, he's only like 4 months younger than I am.
My mother just asked as well, funnily enough... they share the same birthday. :o
Quote from: brad on November 05, 2014, 08:43:04 PM
6. thank you whoever that fielder is ;D
Behardien, he's the one who's mic'd up for South Africa.
Quote from: Nige on November 05, 2014, 08:44:50 PM
Quote from: brad on November 05, 2014, 08:43:04 PM
6. thank you whoever that fielder is ;D
Behardien, he's the one who's mic'd up for South Africa.
be hard I en. needed to finish with am ;D
de Kock is I know that
keep goin Watto
Another great hit from watto
Good Watson.
Warne being a smartass.
ahhhhhhhhhhhh
:(
Watto pls.
130
10 balls left
3 or 4 sixes please!
or a big 7
6 balls.
160 please boys.
Surely I'm not the only one who thinks Wayne Parnell and Brodie Grundy look similar?
Don't call me Shirley Vinmeister... ;D
Quote from: Nige on November 05, 2014, 09:10:33 PM
Surely I'm not the only one who thinks Wayne Parnell and Brodie Grundy look similar?
Nope.
I was thinking Josh Bruce Nige
stupid hair
there definitely a bit of Grundy there
Quote from: brad on November 05, 2014, 09:12:32 PM
I was thinking Josh Bruce Nige
stupid hair
there definitely a bit of Grundy there
Haha, that hairdo though.
Shoenmakers?
My man David Miller.
Can't wait to watch him bat.
they've just bowled too good
we really needed to bat further out, or further back, mix up their length a bit cos they've been on a dime
Cutting gone
It's just the hair though haha. Same goes for Joakim Noah and Grundy. :P
Quote from: Jayman on November 05, 2014, 08:43:52 PM
Quote from: Vinny on November 05, 2014, 08:41:22 PM
Quote from: Jayman on November 05, 2014, 08:39:30 PM
I wonder how many strokes De Kock will use when he's batting.
You'd expect him to start slow and then eventually explode.
hahahaha too far?
I heard he's quite good at tickling it through the covers.
;D
6/144
Paddy Cummins to take 5 and win us the game >:D
How are all the South Australians still posting?
I thought the stadium sucked up all their power :P
gawn
DOUGIEEEEEEE
Nice catch by Ben Dunk - Douggie
Dougieeee!
Reardon, legend ::)
How is Reardon in this team? ::)
wee's in some trouble
that's a nice shot there
This Rossouw bloke is going beast mode, shiiiiiiit
run AT the ball Faulks!
All over.
Boyce is showing promise, although agree with Warnie, bowl some leg-breaks!!!
Only a run a ball now, probably game over but a couple of wickets and who knows.
yeah that's it Jukesy, wickets slow everything down. take one, pressure, 2... anything can happen.
wish they'd pick out a flowerin fielder though!
WE WANT PADDY
awww yeahhh
here we go!
This is going swimmingly
Quote from: Jukes on November 05, 2014, 10:02:20 PM
This Rossouw bloke is going beast mode, shiiiiiiit
He's depriving us of the David Miller show, not cool.
De Kock is protecting his helmet quite well.
Quote from: Jayman on November 05, 2014, 10:30:17 PM
De Kock is protecting his helmet quite well.
You'd hope he's got a box on that thing
he has to bat well, otherwise the captain would be slappin de kock all over the joint
fuuuuuuuuuu..
SOMETHING GO OUR WAY
well deserved Paddy!
yesss come on
De cock is gone!
Maybe a few more wickets?
Good over but still a hell of an ask to come back from this position.
Quote from: nrich102 on November 05, 2014, 10:42:52 PM
De cock is gone!
Did start to look a bit flaccid towards the end of his innings.
It's okay, he'll load up and be ready for another smashing next time. De Cock can't go all day.
Quote from: Jayman on November 05, 2014, 10:48:10 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on November 05, 2014, 10:42:52 PM
De cock is gone!
Did start to look a bit flaccid towards the end of his innings.
Perhaps he'll need to harden up in order to have a greater impact on the series.
you guys love de kock!
Saf win by 7 wickets
just too good. completely outplayed
bring on Friday
Everybody making jokes about De Kock, it really is like being in 8th grade again
Quote from: Jukes on November 05, 2014, 11:02:34 PM
Everybody making jokes about De Kock, it really is like being in 8th grade again
Agreed, I still chuckle though haha.
Let's not have this go on all summer though :P
Abbott for Richardson, Maxwell for Cutting
we're bowling first.
fair to say we need to improve on our last performance :P
won't be posting much tonight. CMON BOYS
Maxi in = certain win. You heard it here first.
Let's go boys. Early wickets please.
This is where Maxwell is good, let's hope he does well tonight.
Quote from: Vinny on November 07, 2014, 07:44:44 PM
This is where Maxwell is good, let's hope he does well tonight.
Hence...
Quote from: Nige on November 07, 2014, 07:42:44 PM
Maxi in = certain win. You heard it here first.
DOUGIEEEEE
I didn't see your post, haha.
flower yeah!!
Douglas you beautiful human, why did I ever doubt you?
Nah flower Doug still. :P
But thanks for the wicket.
Quote from: Vinny on November 07, 2014, 07:51:20 PM
Nah flower Doug still. :P
He's still a genuine flog.
Maybe I'm still cut he didn't give me a wave and sign my cap at the cricket a few years ago. :P
nice over Paddy 8)
oi oi oi..leggy leggy leggy oi oi oi
8)
great ball Boycey
follows it up with a brain fart haha. had plenty of time!
good over though
MMW - Maxi will be involved in a wicket soon.
BOYCEYYY GET HIM IN THE TEST TEAM
Quote from: brad on November 07, 2014, 08:37:32 PM
BOYCEYYY GET HIM IN THE TEST TEAM
Anyone who gets a wicket?..get em in...lol ;D
Surprised how timid the South African batsmen have been.
Run rate 4.67 :o
Im liking the look of Boyce, nice flight
I'd like to see the David Miller show.
Then let Maxi come out during the Aussie innings and outdo it. ;D
4 overs 2/15 from boyce
I can't remember a T20 innings without a 6
SMACK
middled that
Good work Faulkner
flower yeah Paddy. well deserved
been our best bowler I reckon
well him and Boyce :P
F I N C H YYYYYYYYY
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on November 07, 2014, 08:48:53 PM
I can't remember a T20 innings without a 6
Duminy hit one before.
Quote from: brad on November 07, 2014, 08:59:29 PM
flower yeah Paddy. well deserved
been our best bowler I reckon
well him and Boyce :P
I was stoked when he got a maiden, don't see many of them.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on November 07, 2014, 09:07:16 PM
Quote from: brad=topic=99414.msg1496007#msg1496007 date=1415354369
flower yeah Paddy. well deserved
been our best bowler I reckon
well him and Boyce :P
I was stoked when he got a maiden, don't see many of them.
yep, absolutely brilliant. I love this kid. hopefully he gets/keeps his body right because he has superstar potential
Chasing 101..ere we go ere we go ere we go.... ::)
102 to win. should win easily. ...right?
right?!?!
seen some messed up shower in the past! we should be right though ;D
Maxi could get 102 in 3 overs if he really wanted. ;)
Quote from: Nige on November 07, 2014, 09:13:40 PM
Maxi could get 102 in 3 overs if he really wanted. ;)
only 102???...thats weak.. >:(
Quote from: T Dog on November 07, 2014, 09:14:46 PM
Quote from: Nige on November 07, 2014, 09:13:40 PM
Maxi could get 102 in 3 overs if he really wanted. ;)
only 102???...thats weak.. >:(
I mean, it's technically possible he could do it in one over. :P
Quote from: Nige on November 07, 2014, 09:16:14 PM
Quote from: T Dog on November 07, 2014, 09:14:46 PM
Quote from: Nige on November 07, 2014, 09:13:40 PM
Maxi could get 102 in 3 overs if he really wanted. ;)
only 102???...thats weak.. >:(
I mean, it's technically possible he could do it in one over. :P
15 no ball 6's
Quote from: Nige on November 07, 2014, 09:16:14 PM
Quote from: T Dog on November 07, 2014, 09:14:46 PM
Quote from: Nige on November 07, 2014, 09:13:40 PM
Maxi could get 102 in 3 overs if he really wanted. ;)
only 102???...thats weak.. >:(
I mean, it's technically possible he could do it in one over. :P
Now you're making sense....finally... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUjjFETMTxE&list=PL0D15BF86C0CBF5D0
Dat tan line
oh Dunk...
straight drive from heaven.
or hell >:D
Watto seeing like a watermelon
Watson is creaming them all over the park!
Get Maxi or Bear in damn it. :(
spewin we don't have the decider in Melbourne as well :(
this has been awesome
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Wow the big show got the big donut
Quote from: tabs on November 07, 2014, 10:25:05 PM
Wow the big show got the big donut
I went to a show like that..when I was younger... :-[
Any reason Abbott is in the team other than him being from NSW? ::)
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on November 09, 2014, 07:59:21 PM
Any reason Abbott is in the team other than him being from NSW? ::)
He is the leader of Team Australia ? ;D
Quote from: T Dog on November 09, 2014, 08:01:23 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on November 09, 2014, 07:59:21 PM
Any reason Abbott is in the team other than him being from NSW? ::)
He is the leader of Team Australia ? ;D
GOLD ;D ;D ;D
some excellent bowling at the death there. good plans and good fielding
146 to win. cmon boys
Dunk on the microphone haha gold
Jesus Finchy, I get you're the captain and all, but you can at least let Dunk face a ball! Nice hitting though
Quote from: PowerBug on November 09, 2014, 09:41:36 PM
Jesus Finchy, I get you're the captain and all, but you can at least let Dunk face a ball! Nice hitting though
Was just thinking of that, wasn't really paying attention then I look and I'm like wtf how has Dunk faced 3 balls after 5 overs.
Did you guys know Maxy is related to Nick Maxwell?
I didn't.
Quote from: Master Q on November 09, 2014, 09:55:44 PM
Did you guys know Maxy is related to Nick Maxwell?
I didn't.
Haha neither.
Nick is Glen's second cousin according to Wikipedia.
ah shower
cmon Maxy
Quote from: Master Q on November 09, 2014, 09:55:44 PM
Did you guys know Maxy is related to Nick Maxwell?
I didn't.
So being a spud is in the genes? :3
Nah Nicky is a legend
Flower
Quote from: Jukes on November 09, 2014, 10:00:49 PM
Quote from: Master Q on November 09, 2014, 09:55:44 PM
Did you guys know Maxy is related to Nick Maxwell?
I didn't.
So being a spud is in the genes? :3
Nah Nicky is a legend
Nick hell no. Glen sometimes.
Haha how about Warney tearing into Peterson
Quote from: elephants on November 09, 2014, 10:02:27 PM
Haha how about Warney tearing into Peterson
Yes! Warne can't go back to playing, need his commentary lol
Quote from: nrich102 on November 09, 2014, 08:56:37 PM
Quote from: T Dog on November 09, 2014, 08:01:23 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on November 09, 2014, 07:59:21 PM
Any reason Abbott is in the team other than him being from NSW? ::)
He is the leader of Team Australia ? ;D
GOLD ;D ;D ;D
Must be because who of these guys is he better then?
Coulter Nile
Behrendorff
Mcdermot
Cutting
Rimmington
Bird
Richardson
Pattinson
Mckay
Christian
And probably forgetting others
Coulter Nile is the one.. Have no idea why he isn't in this team.
Calm down fellas. Why are we playing these big shots?
Ahhh shower.
Phew. Good job boys!
you flowerin beauty!
thank flower Peterson missed the stumps ;D
that was intense
Never in doubt IMO
So much love for Bear right now. :-*
Quote from: Nige on November 09, 2014, 11:05:08 PM
So much love for Bear right now. :-*
hell yeah. was great under pressure. just what we needed 8)
Quote from: brad on November 09, 2014, 11:07:30 PM
Quote from: Nige on November 09, 2014, 11:05:08 PM
So much love for Bear right now. :-*
hell yeah. was great under pressure. just what we needed 8)
Maxwell could learn an important lesson ::)
Quote from: stew42 on November 09, 2014, 11:09:29 PM
Quote from: brad on November 09, 2014, 11:07:30 PM
Quote from: Nige on November 09, 2014, 11:05:08 PM
So much love for Bear right now. :-*
hell yeah. was great under pressure. just what we needed 8)
Maxwell could learn an important lesson ::)
He didn't keep his word, but he was still entertaining. 8)
Just quietly, a reason why he should definitely not be in the Test side atm.
"Oh, yeah, nah, we've got the run rate under control, just gonna bat deep into this innings."
Nek minut, stupid top edge and out.
Stick to the short form sonny! ::)
He isn't disciplined enough to be a test cricketer.
Quote from: Vinny on November 09, 2014, 11:17:12 PM
He isn't disciplined enough to be a test cricketer.
Again I say... Some said the same about David Warner early on.
I still believe that Glenn Maxwell can and will be a solid test cricketer some day.
Yeah of course, I'm willing to give him a chance, but putting him into the test side at this stage was a mistake. He showed nothing in the test game he played except a lack of discipline.
Quote from: Vinny on November 09, 2014, 11:28:13 PM
Yeah of course, I'm willing to give him a chance, but putting him into the test side at this stage was a mistake. He showed nothing in the test game he played except a lack of discipline.
You learn from your mistakes, and experience and exposure is invaluable. Plus, I think it's good that he got a chance against somebody like Pakistan rather than being thrown in during a crucial game against a side like South Africa, England or India or the hate and criticism would be unfairly amplified.
Quote from: Nige on November 09, 2014, 11:31:02 PM
Quote from: Vinny on November 09, 2014, 11:28:13 PM
Yeah of course, I'm willing to give him a chance, but putting him into the test side at this stage was a mistake. He showed nothing in the test game he played except a lack of discipline.
You learn from your mistakes, and experience and exposure is invaluable. Plus, I think it's good that he got a chance against somebody like Pakistan rather than being thrown in during a crucial game against a side like South Africa, England or India or the hate and criticism would be unfairly amplified.
Yeah throwing him into the 2nd game of a 2-match series that we are down 1-0 in and require a win to tie the series at best (and avoid losing it) is so much less crucial!
White is ice-cold haha, great guy to have at the death. I wish he could get a chance in the one day team too, he has been in exceptional form in that format in the last couple of seasons. Not sure who you could drop for him though at this stage, will have to bide his time.
Quote from: Nige on November 09, 2014, 11:31:02 PM
Quote from: Vinny on November 09, 2014, 11:28:13 PM
Yeah of course, I'm willing to give him a chance, but putting him into the test side at this stage was a mistake. He showed nothing in the test game he played except a lack of discipline.
You learn from your mistakes, and experience and exposure is invaluable. Plus, I think it's good that he got a chance against somebody like Pakistan rather than being thrown in during a crucial game against a side like South Africa, England or India or the hate and criticism would be unfairly amplified.
Personally from his peformance against Pakistan I don't think anything could be said that would be considered unfairly amplified, but i've made my thoughts clear on him so will say no more :P
JP Duminy will miss the ODI series
http://m.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/injured-jp-duminy-to-miss-odi-series-between-australia-and-south-africa-20141109-11jj1e.html
Quote from: henry on November 10, 2014, 12:25:21 AM
White is ice-cold haha, great guy to have at the death. I wish he could get a chance in the one day team too, he has been in exceptional form in that format in the last couple of seasons. Not sure who you could drop for him though at this stage, will have to bide his time.
I just don't see how you could leave out the best short-form batsman so far this summer (both domestic and international).
Quote from: Nige on November 10, 2014, 01:30:03 PM
Quote from: henry on November 10, 2014, 12:25:21 AM
White is ice-cold haha, great guy to have at the death. I wish he could get a chance in the one day team too, he has been in exceptional form in that format in the last couple of seasons. Not sure who you could drop for him though at this stage, will have to bide his time.
I just don't see how you could leave out the best short-form batsman so far this summer (both domestic and international).
Yeah I know, but who do you drop for him? No-one that stand out in that regard. Hopefully he gets his chance though.
How can the selectors drop Smith for the 1st one dayer against SA, You have to be joking probably the best player in UAE but obviously does not count and George Bailey preferred
So Hazlewood in and Smith out, interesting decision.
hopefully just resting Smiddy. might have a little niggle or something. make sure he's A-OK for the tests
Quote from: Vinny on November 09, 2014, 11:17:12 PM
He isn't disciplined enough to be a test cricketer.
fixed
got a great day for cricket!
not sure of teams yet
What time does it start AEDT?
Quote from: Master Q on November 14, 2014, 01:42:53 PM
What time does it start AEDT?
not 100% sure but I think 2:20
yeah what superman said :P
South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl
Yep. Coverage on 9 has started...
Warner
Finch
Watson
Clarke
Bailey
Marsh
Maxwell
Wade
Johnson
Coulter-Nile
Hazlewood
making runs shouldn't be a problem
Interesting having only 3 specialist bowlers, although Marsh, Watto and Maxwell should be able to conjure something.
Perhaps they are really trying to test Watto's fitness?
the anthem singers are like 100 metres away from the players. I dunno why but I find that weird ;D
Hopefully watto doesnt have to bowl
Are there odds for whether Watto will get injured this summer?
Surely he's gonna be a specialist batsman these days.
just before the toss Clarke told Mark Nicholas he thinks Watson could be considered a specialist bowler, which I think suggests he will bowl a fair bit
Quote from: Nige on November 14, 2014, 02:23:10 PM
Are there odds for whether Watto will get injured this summer?
Surely he's gonna be a specialist batsman these days.
They would be pretty flowering low odds.
My bus goes pretty much right past the waca...on the way to an exam :'(
unlucky Jukesy :P good luck man
already like 4 or 5 thick edges
I was about to post about the uniforms just as Brayshaw brought it up...
They are identical :P
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 02:35:03 PM
unlucky Jukesy :P good luck man
already like 4 or 5 thick edges
Yeh theres been a few leading edges, weve been a bit fortunate already, Warner was very lucky.
surely too high :o
what a terrible decision that was
missing leg by miles, going over the top by miles, but yeah sure give it out. especially when only one bloke appeals
thank god for the review
Daveeeey 8)
Really like the new playing condition where they broadcast the conversation of the umpires when they review an appealed decision.
Hopefully it stays.
holy shower. suicide run. lucky he didn't pick up the ball
Great start. Batting to 8 in Perth might be costly...
flower. I was enjoying that
great catch though
Warner gone Nice catch 1/94 in 15th over
ah geez
Way to put brakes on 2 wickets in an over,
100 runs. Should be looking at a score of 300+ surely?
Quote from: Master Q on November 14, 2014, 03:47:16 PM
100 runs. Should be looking at a score of 300+ surely?
yep for sure. especially with our batting line up and start. easier said than done though, Saf have made us really put the brakes on as Ringo said.
Clarke and Watto building
Shocking ball by Steyn, shocking shot by Clarke!
ahhhhhhh flower
Clarke expecting the bouncer, through the shot way too early
Has Bailey borrowed Rohit's luck?
Bailey for Smith not looking a good selection - hoping Bailey rides his luck after 2 dropped catches though,
oh my god that's bad Watto
Safrica's ground fielding has been superb. not so in the air though which is good ;D
Clarke's lack of cricket is showing he needs to stay fit and get back to his best another back or hamstring problem and it could be curtains for him
Quote from: shaker on November 14, 2014, 04:41:29 PM
Clarke's lack of cricket is showing he needs to stay fit and get back to his best another back or hamstring problem and it could be curtains for him
Another injury will be curtains for him imo, same goes for Watto.
Quote from: Ringo on November 14, 2014, 04:10:42 PM
Bailey for Smith not looking a good selection - hoping Bailey rides his luck after 2 dropped catches though,
What's with all the Bailey hate Ringo? Averages like 46 in ODIs at a SR of 90 or so, he's probably one of the biggest locks in the team
Clarke's re-injured his hammy.
Quote from: Nige on November 14, 2014, 04:59:30 PM
Quote from: shaker on November 14, 2014, 04:41:29 PM
Clarke's lack of cricket is showing he needs to stay fit and get back to his best another back or hamstring problem and it could be curtains for him
Another injury will be curtains for him imo, same goes for Watto.
right on cue
fuuuuuuuuuuuck. re-injured his hammy
Fark, Clarkes re-injured his Hammy :'(
Duminy would've caught that. who remembers that catch he took on his first tour (I think) down here? flower that was good
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=glkrQw0Ppso
cbf looking for better quality vid :P
Quote from: Nige on November 14, 2014, 05:14:07 PM
Clarke's re-injured his hammy.
Are you guys serious ? If so I think his body is finished , at least Smith will get a game now you would think :P
PS good comeback by the boys and now they have 1 injured to
And to think Bailey should have been gone for 2.
Quote from: Nige on November 14, 2014, 05:38:46 PM
And to think Bailey should have been gone for 2.
Thats what SA would be thinking.
and he goes to a good catch finally, 4th time lucky.
they'd better not go to the flowerin news at 6
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 05:54:32 PM
they'd better not go to the flowerin news at 6
Think they said they'll see out the innings.
Quote from: Nige on November 14, 2014, 05:56:49 PM
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 05:54:32 PM
they'd better not go to the flowerin news at 6
Think they said they'll see out the innings.
nice 8)
yep Slats just said it
Maxwell will never die wondering
cmon big last over
lmao Morkel at the end there. nice throw ;D ;D
Good score in the end think Johnson will make life difficult for SA lets hope very difficult ;)
Happy with 300. :)
Need that against SA.
Just hope Qld Nine goes back live after our News and not delayed. Description not on ABC either.
Quote from: Ringo on November 14, 2014, 06:27:36 PM
Just hope Qld Nine goes back live after our News and not delayed. Description not on ABC either.
Hope they do mate. They are here. ;)
Quote from: Grazz on November 14, 2014, 06:24:42 PM
Happy with 300. :)
Need that against SA.
Yep looked like getting much less than that and Johnson will love bowling on this compared to the UAE and our other 2 quicks are in form as well
Don't think 300 will be enough.
Remember we're only playing 3 specialist bowlers.
Mitch Johnson ICC and Test player of the year 8)
also, pretty handy fielder on for Clarke
and ... For PB...
ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year
Gary Ballance
yeaaah baby 8)
bowling Mitch
Yahoooooo ;D
George Bailey after the SA batsman dodged a wicked bouncer:
"Phwoar, does it smell a bit around here?"
Legend of the game bahahahahaha ;D
Johnson dismisses De Kock. It's a real dick waving contest out there.
DeKock bowled by Johnson. Can't make that shower up. :P
and Mitch strikes again. :o ;D
Odd shot from Hash.
flower yeah Mitchy!!!
a shocking shot from the number 2 batsman in the world though :o
Johnson the destroyer that's a big wicket :P
Nice to get them two cheap. ;D
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 06:54:26 PM
and ... For PB...
ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year
Gary Ballance
Hi
yeah baby
Du Plessis and AB together again. where's my straitjacket
Yep want both these guys gone lol.
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 07:45:20 PM
yeah baby
Du Plessis and AB together again. where's my straitjacket
Found it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrNA6_7Cafk
Quote from: PowerBug on November 14, 2014, 07:40:19 PM
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 06:54:26 PM
and ... For PB...
ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year
Gary Ballance
Hi
Nah but seriously he's actually coming good now. I just created the bandwagon so yeah, what a gun though. :) Hopefully he can make the World Cup squad, I think he'll miss out though. :'(
Quote from: PowerBug on November 14, 2014, 07:51:22 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on November 14, 2014, 07:40:19 PM
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 06:54:26 PM
and ... For PB...
ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year
Gary Ballance
Hi
Nah but seriously he's actually coming good now. I just created the bandwagon so yeah, what a gun though. :) Hopefully he can make the World Cup squad, I think he'll miss out though. :'(
yep, gotta admit whenever I see or hear his name, I think "PB". you should change your name to GB :P
and yep that's me Dawg. got my red white & black on too ;D
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 07:56:21 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on November 14, 2014, 07:51:22 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on November 14, 2014, 07:40:19 PM
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 06:54:26 PM
and ... For PB...
ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year
Gary Ballance
Hi
Nah but seriously he's actually coming good now. I just created the bandwagon so yeah, what a gun though. :) Hopefully he can make the World Cup squad, I think he'll miss out though. :'(
yep, gotta admit whenever I see or hear his name, I think "PB". you should change your name to GB :P
and yep that's me Dawg. got my red white & black on too ;D
GaryBug?
Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... he could stay as PB and be PowerBallance!
flower yes that's flowerin huge!
just got enough on the ball before, not so on the second attempt
come on
Sweeeeeeeeeeet. :D
Now we need AB, not much to ask for Grazz. :P
Almost got him :( Hearing that from Healy though makes me wonder why he's allowed to comment on such matters. "If Billy had noticed that it was sliding then it could've been done a lot quicker". No, you nutcase, whether the ball is hitting the stumps or not is the last thing you check when making an LBW decision. Front foot first, was there bat 2nd, then the flight of the ball. Or maybe it's because I'm an umpire that this kind of stuff annoys me? idk.
"That really was a corkor yorkor. Corkor Yorkor, bit of poetry for you there. Its just some of the bullsh*t that we do go on with in these world series cricket fixtures."
Miller looking good. time for him to go out methinks
flower. that was our chance
they are picking up these singles way too easily
six there takes AB to his 50
Quote from: T Dog on November 14, 2014, 08:25:04 PM
"That really was a corkor yorkor. Corkor Yorkor, bit of poetry for you there. Its just some of the bullsh*t that we do go on with in these world series cricket fixtures."
Love it! Good times ;D
if he was any good he woulda knicked that
flower yes
may have rebroken my hand from Pakistan
you flowerin beauty!!
flowerin oath Nige this new thing they got goin is way more intense
flowerin come on
tchew for tchew off that over from Coults. juuuuuust what the doctor ordered
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 09:46:02 PM
flowerin oath Nige this new thing they got goin is way more intense
I'm loving it, especially with Billy Bowden's accent.
not out
WOAAAHHH SNICKO TO THE RESCUE
nothing on hotspot
don't think the batting PP has worked for Saf just quietly
Tune in to see two straight bouncers to a tail ender who just came in, good to see Aus haven't changed their strategy then :3
you're right Jukesy. it is good to see :P
how'd your exam go?
Quote from: Jukes on November 14, 2014, 09:56:59 PM
Tune in to see two straight bouncers to a tail ender who just came in, good to see Aus haven't changed their strategy then :3
Give them a braek Jukesy ;) Australia can beat South Africa.
I'm starting to gain some respect back for this Australian team I feel.
A 12th Man premonition?
"Smith on for the injured Son Ofadog. Whos gone off with a stitch after a bit of a grimsitch..ution earlier. Took a nasty knockavitch."
Quote from: Jukes on November 14, 2014, 09:56:59 PM
Tune in to see two straight bouncers to a tail ender who just came in, good to see Aus haven't changed their strategy then :3
(http://i.gyazo.com/d366f30f97bba9902f44e3ec4d7be1e0.png)
Quote from: T Dog on November 14, 2014, 09:59:52 PM
A 12th Man premonition?
"Smith on for the injured Son Ofadog. Whos gone off with a stitch after a bit of a grimsitch..ution earlier. Took a nasty knockavitch."
oh flower yes! probably my most favourite 12th man bit. I've extracted that bit out of the track if you want it mate ;D
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 09:58:11 PM
you're right Jukesy. it is good to see :P
how'd your exam go?
Not too bad actually, finished with 90 minutes left :D
Quote from: Jukes on November 14, 2014, 10:01:53 PM
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 09:58:11 PM
you're right Jukesy. it is good to see :P
how'd your exam go?
Not too bad actually, finished with 90 minutes left :D
confucius says something about finishing early... I'm sure of it....
good to hear brother ;D
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 10:01:39 PM
Quote from: T Dog on November 14, 2014, 09:59:52 PM
A 12th Man premonition?
"Smith on for the injured Son Ofadog. Whos gone off with a stitch after a bit of a grimsitch..ution earlier. Took a nasty knockavitch."
oh flower yes! probably my most favourite 12th man bit. I've extracted that bit out of the track if you want it mate ;D
My favourite bit is from the England vs India match. "Rubbeesh Binny was left out by the Indian selectors overnight, but noone collected him. And Indian manager MadonnaKhan Singh announced that Rubbeesh Binny would infact play instead of Mohammed Hazzabigun, who apparently woke up feeling a bit stiff, and unable to take his place."
Quote from: PowerBug on November 14, 2014, 09:58:33 PM
Quote from: Jukes on November 14, 2014, 09:56:59 PM
Tune in to see two straight bouncers to a tail ender who just came in, good to see Aus haven't changed their strategy then :3
Give them a braek Jukesy ;) Australia can beat South Africa.
I'm starting to gain some respect back for this Australian team I feel.
As long as they keep play dicks like Watson, Maxwell and Warner, unpossible :p
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 10:04:42 PM
Quote from: Jukes on November 14, 2014, 10:01:53 PM
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 09:58:11 PM
you're right Jukesy. it is good to see :P
how'd your exam go?
Not too bad actually, finished with 90 minutes left :D
confucius says something about finishing early... I'm sure of it....
good to hear brother ;D
I wasn't even nearly the first person to leave too :3 like 10 of the 30 in the class left before me, some left like an hour in (obviously didn't give a shower about the exam)
(Btw If you all were wondering I'm on my phone so my FF ability is very limited XD)
Thats ok mate we know you have limited ability. :P
it is true that it's hard to pick the motm.
on one hand we wouldn't have been able to defend whatever score we would've got without Bailey
but Saf were right on track. almost favourites I'd say, and Coults picked up some big wickets
dunno.... who would you give it to?
Yeh it's 50/50 out of those two at the minute for me.
Quote from: Grazz on November 14, 2014, 10:23:23 PM
Yeh it's 50/50 out of those two at the minute for me.
I honestly think it will come down to what ever is fresh in the memory, and that gives it to Coults
whether that's right or not is an argument worth having. and if I wasn't fairly intoxicated and had a better vocabulary, I'd consider arguing it.
but bugger it let's just give it to Coults. ;D
Yeah, give it to NCN!
did I just agree with myself I don't even know anymore
Quote from: brad on November 14, 2014, 10:41:51 PM
did I just agree with myself I don't even know anymore
Do as you please. :P
Maxi gets the final wicket! ;D
And NCN gets MOTM! 8) 8) 8)
good work boys. mainly Bails and Coults, Maxy doing his bit, Finchy and Warnes getting us off to a good start. and that'll do pig. Mitchy as well. and so on
1-0 flower yeah baby!
Quote from: Grazz on November 14, 2014, 10:19:20 PM
Thats ok mate we know you have limited ability. :P
reported :P
Haha. ;)
greatest. Bumble. impersonation. ever.
at least Bailey can win a toss! ;D
we're batting
Smiddy for Clarke
Should be a good game.
Why are they playing in Perth again?
Quote from: Master Q on November 16, 2014, 02:17:17 PM
Why are they playing in Perth again?
I got no idea, that's what was confusing me as well
ah shower
good review by Saf
Warner gone
Quote from: Master Q on November 16, 2014, 02:17:17 PM
Why are they playing in Perth again?
Cause we don't get a test match this summer
Quote from: brad on November 16, 2014, 02:19:07 PM
Quote from: Master Q on November 16, 2014, 02:17:17 PM
Why are they playing in Perth again?
I got no idea, that's what was confusing me as well
I don't think they have a test match this summer iirc. Adelaide misses out on an ODI also. All because of World Cup bidding.
Sorry but I have to bring this up.
So are we all labelling Warner a cheat for not walking or.....? No, didn't think so, because he did nothing wrong, just like Broad did nothing wrong, it was just as obvious. ;)
Interested to see how the Saffers go without a 5th proper bowler, Aussies need to destroy Behradien's overs.
nice Watto
Quote from: elephants on November 16, 2014, 02:27:01 PM
Quote from: Master Q on November 16, 2014, 02:17:17 PM
Why are they playing in Perth again?
Cause we don't get a test match this summer
Still a bit strange. They could've played this in Adelaide or Hobart surely?
flower me
flower
Quote from: Master Q on November 16, 2014, 02:37:37 PM
Quote from: elephants on November 16, 2014, 02:27:01 PM
Quote from: Master Q on November 16, 2014, 02:17:17 PM
Why are they playing in Perth again?
Cause we don't get a test match this summer
Still a bit strange. They could've played this in Adelaide or Hobart surely?
Adelaide get a test, Perth get two ODIs. Pretty simple.
shot Smiddy
Wowee, South Africa are switched on today.
flower
Oh shower, 4th wicket gone...
Smiddy. :'(
we in some shower now
I thought we dropped Nathan Lyon not put in 11 of him ::)
Couldn't believe my eyes when I woke up and saw 4/36!
They're lucky they have a good WA boy in to steer the ship now :P
nah not a flowerin chance you can give that out. enough doubt there. too much doubt to overturn the flowerin decision!
FFS where is benefit of the doubt was not even a big mark on hot spot. DRS has taken any batsmens benefit of doubt completely out of the game. Surely not enough proof to overturn.
I reckon it was out, looked to pretty certainly for me be hitting the glove through hotspot and actual vision while he was touching the bat, but wouldn't have been surprised for the not out call.
But yeah might be repeating what everybody's saying but the whole listen-to-the-3rd-umpire thing is really good
Maxspud goes, #OneManTeam #MarshGOAT #WAGOAT
Thanks Jukes also love the third umpire discussion great insight.
SA have really woken up today and a much better display than Friday. Even the ground fielding up a notch or two
Classic Maxwell.
When the team needs him to knuckle down, he can't come through. Needs to be able to do more than just come in when the going is good and cash in ::)
Need to bring in the Bear imo, but no idea who to drop for him. Might have to be Smiddy :'(
well done Marshy. be nice if you could double up from here please!
Mitch Marsh has been a revelation! He's batting really well.
damn. well batted though Marshy
Just replace the whole team with WA boys already
Whiteman > Wade
Voges > Watson
Shaun Marsh > Finch
Dorff > Hazlewood (who?)
also,
(https://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhyk99rkwz1qb42o2o1_400.gif)
Roll it again
They're still showerty Nathan Lyon
Yeah Maxwell is a mega spud. Nigel Long explained that Wade review really well I thought, without it I think everyone would've been up in arms about it, but being able to hear his comments are great, and it clears up the grey area.
still think there wasn't enough evidence to overturn the decision. has to be conclusive evidence. yeah there was a mark on the glove, but on the frame before there was already a little white mark in that exact area, then on the next frame his glove had moved, so it could have been the ball, or it could have been the mark that was already there. no way he could be 100% certain his glove on the bat either, and he needs to be 100% to overturn
and god dammit I missed that wicket :P
De Kock really struggling to get any momentum so far this series.
(I think it would be better if De Kock was a bowler, more jokes that way)
Quote from: brad on November 16, 2014, 06:44:45 PM
still think there wasn't enough evidence to overturn the decision. has to be conclusive evidence. yeah there was a mark on the glove, but on the frame before there was already a little white mark in that exact area, then on the next frame his glove had moved, so it could have been the ball, or it could have been the mark that was already there. no way he could be 100% certain his glove on the bat either, and he needs to be 100% to overturn
and god dammit I missed that wicket :P
While I agree, PB is right here.
Being able to hear what Nigel Llong was saying when he was reviewing it did help to at least understand how he came to the decision, rather than them just reviewing it, us waiting, hearing the new decision and thinking "oh, that's bullshower".
Quote from: Nige on November 16, 2014, 06:49:23 PM
Quote from: brad on November 16, 2014, 06:44:45 PM
still think there wasn't enough evidence to overturn the decision. has to be conclusive evidence. yeah there was a mark on the glove, but on the frame before there was already a little white mark in that exact area, then on the next frame his glove had moved, so it could have been the ball, or it could have been the mark that was already there. no way he could be 100% certain his glove on the bat either, and he needs to be 100% to overturn
and god dammit I missed that wicket :P
While I agree, PB is right here.
Being able to hear what Nigel Llong was saying when he was reviewing it did help to at least understand how he came to the decision, rather than them just reviewing it, us waiting, hearing the new decision and thinking "oh, that's bullshower".
yeah I like the new way they do it, it's heaps better listening to them go through it step by step, but he still came to the wrong decision imo :P
Mitchy!
bang bang... Hazlewood on a hattrick
cmon
I'm a bit late with this comment, but 2 very ordinary dismissals from Amla so far this series.
Hazlewood has bowled really tonight! Shame we didn't have target for him to bowl at.
De Villiers, what can we say, all the time in the world. Seems like he's got that much confidence or pure skill, that he actually feels no bowler in the world would bothers him. Great to watch unfortunatley. l
Quote from: Dudge on November 16, 2014, 08:39:25 PM
De Villiers, what can we say, all the time in the world. Seems like he's got that much confidence or pure skill, that he actually feels no bowler in the world would bothers him. Great to watch unfortunatley. l
KNEW THAT WOULD GET HIM ;D
3 wicket loss doesn't sound too bad. If NCN was a little tighter things would've been very interesting. Two completely different games, on the same pitch. Not bad!
They're still showerty Nathan Lyon
Hazlewood is doing his world cup chances no harm.
Looks like Pup has been ruled out for the series.
I reckon we should look to the future and give Smith the captaincy for the series against India while he has experienced players around him rather than go to the aging Haddin who would be the obvious choice.
After all Ian Craig, who passed away yesterday, captained Australia at 22.
Quote from: Ringo on November 17, 2014, 08:01:37 AM
Looks like Pup has been ruled out for the series.
I reckon we should look to the future and give Smith the captaincy for the series against India while he has experienced players around him rather than go to the aging Haddin who would be the obvious choice.
After all Ian Craig, who passed away yesterday, captained Australia at 22.
Pup ruled out of the test series or just the odis?
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on November 17, 2014, 01:57:06 PM
Quote from: Ringo on November 17, 2014, 08:01:37 AM
Looks like Pup has been ruled out for the series.
I reckon we should look to the future and give Smith the captaincy for the series against India while he has experienced players around him rather than go to the aging Haddin who would be the obvious choice.
After all Ian Craig, who passed away yesterday, captained Australia at 22.
Pup ruled out of the test series or just the odis?
tests I think
There is still conjecture whether Clarke is out of tests or not with Marsh saying he should be right but physios Pat Howard saying he will miss tests so we wait and see.
On another note Australia's squad for the next 3 one dayers:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2014-15/content/story/800117.html
Australia squad George Bailey (capt), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade (wk), David Warner, Shane Watson
Johnson being rested as mooted with Both Cummins and Starc being added
Nathan Lyon failed to take a wicket in Qld's first innings at the Gabba and O'Keeffe took 2. Lyon is hopelessly out of form and should not even be considered for the first test.
Lyon should be picked, bloke has done absolutely nothing wrong whilst in the test team.
Reckon he did PB against Pakistan he should have been able to get amongst them on those wickets but did not.
Quote from: PowerBug on November 17, 2014, 04:46:36 PM
Lyon should be picked, bloke has done absolutely nothing wrong whilst in the test team.
More about what he hasn't done than what he has.
Quote from: elephants on November 17, 2014, 05:04:13 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on November 17, 2014, 04:46:36 PM
Lyon should be picked, bloke has done absolutely nothing wrong whilst in the test team.
More about what he hasn't done than what he has.
Did i hear hear right today, Mitch is being rested for the rest of the ODI's.
Wonder what odds SA are to win 4-1. :-\
Quote from: Ringo on November 17, 2014, 03:11:43 PM
There is still conjecture whether Clarke is out of tests or not with Marsh saying he should be right but physios Pat Howard saying he will miss tests so we wait and see.
On another note Australia's squad for the next 3 one dayers:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2014-15/content/story/800117.html
Australia squad George Bailey (capt), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade (wk), David Warner, Shane Watson
Johnson being rested as mooted with Both Cummins and Starc being added
Nathan Lyon failed to take a wicket in Qld's first innings at the Gabba and O'Keeffe took 2. Lyon is hopelessly out of form and should not even be considered for the first test.
Still only two West Aussies, Aus really tanking I guess
Quote from: Jukes on November 18, 2014, 12:48:52 AM
Quote from: Ringo on November 17, 2014, 03:11:43 PM
There is still conjecture whether Clarke is out of tests or not with Marsh saying he should be right but physios Pat Howard saying he will miss tests so we wait and see.
On another note Australia's squad for the next 3 one dayers:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2014-15/content/story/800117.html
Australia squad George Bailey (capt), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade (wk), David Warner, Shane Watson
Johnson being rested as mooted with Both Cummins and Starc being added
Nathan Lyon failed to take a wicket in Qld's first innings at the Gabba and O'Keeffe took 2. Lyon is hopelessly out of form and should not even be considered for the first test.
Still only two West Aussies, Aus really tanking I guess
Haha seems that way. :P
Quote from: Jukes on November 18, 2014, 12:48:52 AM
Quote from: Ringo on November 17, 2014, 03:11:43 PM
There is still conjecture whether Clarke is out of tests or not with Marsh saying he should be right but physios Pat Howard saying he will miss tests so we wait and see.
On another note Australia's squad for the next 3 one dayers:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2014-15/content/story/800117.html
Australia squad George Bailey (capt), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade (wk), David Warner, Shane Watson
Johnson being rested as mooted with Both Cummins and Starc being added
Nathan Lyon failed to take a wicket in Qld's first innings at the Gabba and O'Keeffe took 2. Lyon is hopelessly out of form and should not even be considered for the first test.
Still only two West Aussies, Aus really tanking I guess
But no Queenslanders at all but that is par for the course with Australian Cricket.
I think QLd are just shower mate ^ :P
Get Fergie into the team ASAP!
Quote from: Ringo on November 18, 2014, 07:36:49 AM
Quote from: Jukes on November 18, 2014, 12:48:52 AM
Quote from: Ringo on November 17, 2014, 03:11:43 PM
There is still conjecture whether Clarke is out of tests or not with Marsh saying he should be right but physios Pat Howard saying he will miss tests so we wait and see.
On another note Australia's squad for the next 3 one dayers:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2014-15/content/story/800117.html
Australia squad George Bailey (capt), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade (wk), David Warner, Shane Watson
Johnson being rested as mooted with Both Cummins and Starc being added
Nathan Lyon failed to take a wicket in Qld's first innings at the Gabba and O'Keeffe took 2. Lyon is hopelessly out of form and should not even be considered for the first test.
Still only two West Aussies, Aus really tanking I guess
But no Queenslanders at all but that is par for the course with Australian Cricket.
Fairly sure Watto's a Queenslander. :P
Quote from: elephants on November 18, 2014, 10:02:50 AM
I think QLd are just shower mate ^ :P
Interesting seeing we have won 2 of the last 3 ODI titles Western Australia won this year making the finals for the first time in 10 years. and seeing we have played in 11 of the 16 Sheffield Finals since 99/00 winning 6. WA have only played in 2 enough said.
Watson plays for NSW and Johnson for WA but both born in Qld.
Quote from: Ringo on November 18, 2014, 12:18:17 PM
Quote from: elephants on November 18, 2014, 10:02:50 AM
I think QLd are just shower mate ^ :P
Interesting seeing we have won 2 of the last 3 ODI titles Western Australia won this year making the finals for the first time in 10 years. and seeing we have played in 11 of the 16 Sheffield Finals since 99/00 winning 6. WA have only played in 2 enough said.
Watson plays for NSW and Johnson for WA but both born in Qld.
Haha relax mate it was a joke ;)
Only as good as your last outing though ey!
Know Ele but came back with a bit of banter. BTW I would have Hartley ahead of Wade and Haddin but that may be bias but my opinion on form atm. Hopes also could hold his place in the ODI side but a bit hard to see who he would replace.
Quote from: Ringo on November 18, 2014, 12:32:07 PM
Know Ele but came back with a bit of banter.
Need more ':P' and ';)' and 'haha's :P
Mitch is from Townsville... Wouldn't call him a Queenslander :-X
Love you Mitch :-*
I was dead serious, Queensland are shower.
EDIT: Don't look for small font, there is none. Queensland are 100% shower.
Really hoping Cummins plays, hoping he looks fit enough to play Test cricket too
Saddened by the lack of Faulkner in the Aussie team though :'(
lmao vin
agreed bagger, Cummins has to play!
This team is missing Ludeman, Ferguson, and Sayers.
#Redbacksftw
the team is still missing Hodge :P
Missing Stoinis :P. Nah give him a couple of years.
Quote from: PowerBug on November 18, 2014, 11:27:23 PM
This team is missing Ludeman, Ferguson, and Sayers.
#Redbacksftw
Ludeman's batting isn't good enough for tests, I know he just scored a ton but that's at Adelaide so should be taken with a pinch of salt, fact is he averages less than 30 at FC level which isn't good enough, regardless of how good a keeper he is.
I wouldn't mind Ferguson been given a shot at Tests on current form actually, has shown he can compete on that stage in ODIs. How is he against spin would be the question I have.
Sayers has a great record, not sure if he is quick enough for tests though (how fast does he bowl?) Johnson, Harris, Pattinson, Siddle, Cummins, Coulter-Nile, Hazelwood would be ahead of him in the pecking order.
oh Michael Bevan, you beautiful man!
Australia have won the toss and will bat. Three changes for them: Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson and Xavier Doherty in for Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Mitchell Johnson.
South Africa are unchanged.
Australia Team
AJ Finch, DA Warner, SR Watson, GJ Bailey*, SPD Smith, MR Marsh, MS Wade, MA Starc, KW Richardson, XJ Doherty, JR Hazlewood
Morkel already bowled 4 wides, in to his second over
smash
Looks like a decent crowd?
yeah looks pretty good Quey. should get a few more after work as well
Davey!!!
Lisa Stalekar (Spelling) said on the radio that 350 should be aimed for here. Looking good so far, gotta hit Behardien eventually though. And Tahir will go for 80 lol if a wicket doesn't come soon.
Bang. Another six.
350 definitely possible if we go for it in the last 10.
Saf have been abnormally ill-disciplined with their bowling so far today
No balls :\ Not good.
0/113 after 19
and we've taken our PP!
Why Davey, why.
Yes Why Davey - Dilutes taking the power play early. 1/2 after 2 overs of the PP
They just mentioned a good point on the TV, Tahir, De Villiers, Behardien need to bowl 20 overs, they've bowled 5. Philander is nearly done, so lots of runs to come still.
Gotta say i like this start alot more. :P
Well done Davey got us off to a good one this time, like Finch's work also and for Gods Watson do something this match will you.
Watson has started very well 8)
Quote from: Toga on November 19, 2014, 04:23:38 PM
Watson has started very well 8)
Can i just say ever so politely about time. ;)
double your score after 30 overs if you have wickets in hand?
That means 368!
nice work Finchy 8)
Well done Finchy woot woot. ;D
Onya Finchy!
we've struggled so far in the last 10. boundaries boys!
will this be enough? gonna have to bowl well!
SMIDDY is a gun
Has Smiddy played a text book shot this innings?
That piece of fielding from Faf was ridiculous. :o
How good is this over.. :o
what a brilliant piece of fielding that was!!
and now a brilliant catch!! saved by the noball ;D ;D
Haha wowee, everything happening this over
Shot
Smiddy just somehow hits a ball that was outside off under his legs and square of the wicket for 4. Nuts I tell ya!
That's a classic final over!
One of the most bizzare overs you'll ever see :o
SMIDDY = GOAT
I feel the need. The need for Beer.
Nice score but looked a flat wicket, great chase coming!
Might I suggest a Coopers Sparkling Ale T Dawg?
Quote from: tbagrocks on November 19, 2014, 06:01:41 PM
Nice score but looked a flat wicket, great chase coming!
Might I suggest a Coopers Sparkling Ale T Dawg?
Just rolled the stubby..Its cloudy but Fine...may just have another ::)
Peter Siddle.. 5 - 31..Go you good thing
http://www.espncricinfo.com/sheffield-shield-2014-15/content/story/801153.html
Quote from: T Dog on November 19, 2014, 06:25:49 PM
Peter Siddle.. 5 - 31..Go you good thing
http://www.espncricinfo.com/sheffield-shield-2014-15/content/story/801153.html
hell yeah!
Quote from: tbagrocks on November 19, 2014, 06:01:41 PM
Nice score but looked a flat wicket, great chase coming!
Might I suggest a Coopers Sparkling Ale T Dawg?
Just sipping a Coopers Pale Ale myself ;)
As for the game don't know if the bowlers we are playing can contain SA , can't believe Johnson needs to be rested poor thing :P
BOWLED HIM!!! on a free hit :(
not the best new ball bowling >:(
Quote from: shaker on November 19, 2014, 06:42:20 PM
Quote from: tbagrocks on November 19, 2014, 06:01:41 PM
Nice score but looked a flat wicket, great chase coming!
Might I suggest a Coopers Sparkling Ale T Dawg?
Just sipping a Coopers Pale Ale myself ;)
As for the game don't know if the bowlers we are playing can contain SA , can't believe Johnson needs to be rested poor thing :P
Thats my worry mate do we have the attack that can bowl out SA's brilliant line up.
Yeah should be a great chase, Amla is kicking ass but you'll never be favourites chasing 330. At least one of these young bowlers will need to step up and take a couple of key wickets. The X-Man, perhaps? :P
Edit: and now QDK is getting going too. Need a wicket soon. Bring on big X!
Good work richardson get de cock into form by bowling 5 balls at his pads
Quote from: Grazz on November 19, 2014, 06:58:02 PM
Quote from: shaker on November 19, 2014, 06:42:20 PM
Quote from: tbagrocks on November 19, 2014, 06:01:41 PM
Nice score but looked a flat wicket, great chase coming!
Might I suggest a Coopers Sparkling Ale T Dawg?
Just sipping a Coopers Pale Ale myself ;)
As for the game don't know if the bowlers we are playing can contain SA , can't believe Johnson needs to be rested poor thing :P
Thats my worry mate do we have the attack that can bowl out SA's brilliant line up.
Not looking like it at the moment Grazz , one all and very important third game and they rest Johnson :o puzzling
Love watching Amla bat when he gets going so I'm happy he's made a start, he was due.
Quote from: Nige on November 19, 2014, 07:19:43 PM
Love watching Amla bat when he gets going so I'm happy he's made a start, he was due.
Now he's due to go out..enough is enough :(
Quote from: T Dog on November 19, 2014, 07:24:48 PM
Quote from: Nige on November 19, 2014, 07:19:43 PM
Love watching Amla bat when he gets going so I'm happy he's made a start, he was due.
Now he's due to go out..enough is enough :(
need some Paddy Cummins
NEED SOME BEHRENDORFFFFFFFFFF
Quote from: brad on November 19, 2014, 07:28:04 PM
need some Paddy Cummins
yep..Cummins gets out De Kock is a good headline :o
hahaha exactly Dawg
flower yes. fair to say we needed that
Quote from: shaker on November 19, 2014, 07:14:45 PM
Not looking like it at the moment Grazz , one all and very important third game and they rest Johnson :o puzzling
In the scheme of things, this series is not really that important at all....
how awesome does the sky look
Quote from: shaker on November 19, 2014, 07:14:45 PM
Quote from: Grazz on November 19, 2014, 06:58:02 PM
Quote from: shaker on November 19, 2014, 06:42:20 PM
Quote from: tbagrocks on November 19, 2014, 06:01:41 PM
Nice score but looked a flat wicket, great chase coming!
Might I suggest a Coopers Sparkling Ale T Dawg?
Just sipping a Coopers Pale Ale myself ;)
As for the game don't know if the bowlers we are playing can contain SA , can't believe Johnson needs to be rested poor thing :P
Thats my worry mate do we have the attack that can bowl out SA's brilliant line up.
Not looking like it at the moment Grazz , one all and very important third game and they rest Johnson :o puzzling
Yeh im a bit puzzled by the move to mate, surely time off from training would be sufficient enough to help refresh him. Im not as smart as the average bear though. :-\
Quote from: PowerBug on November 19, 2014, 07:53:26 PM
Quote from: shaker on November 19, 2014, 07:14:45 PM
Not looking like it at the moment Grazz , one all and very important third game and they rest Johnson :o puzzling
In the scheme of things, this series is not really that important at all....
I'm sure the players and the coaches think it's important , so do I but if that's the case may as well cancel the last 2 and everyone can go to the pub
A good couple of wickets, needed them. :D
Quote from: shaker on November 19, 2014, 08:13:41 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on November 19, 2014, 07:53:26 PM
Quote from: shaker on November 19, 2014, 07:14:45 PM
Not looking like it at the moment Grazz , one all and very important third game and they rest Johnson :o puzzling
In the scheme of things, this series is not really that important at all....
I'm sure the players and the coaches think it's important , so do I but if that's the case may as well cancel the last 2 and everyone can go to the pub
They see it important when it comes to World Cup preparation, not so much we have to win this series otherwise they will hate us.
Would it be better to play Johnson full steam in these 5 matches, risk a form drop or even worse, an injury (Just look at Clarke), then have him miss the India tests, or the World Cup? I'd rather have a fit World Cup squad, and use these matches, and the tri-series against India and England to determine who plays in that World Cup. Johnson is obviously a lock in that squad, he isn't required.
Also, the TV dudes said something about the Aussie management wanting the majority of test players playing Sheffield Shield before the first test, not sure on the dates, but that could mean there'll be a couple more (Warner, Smith) missing the final ODI.
(Not sure on the dates, so I don't know if there's overlap here)
flower you AB! please not again :(
DeVilliers has no respect for bowlers.. :o
nice over Marshy!
haha Amla's gotta take a piss
Quote from: PowerBug on November 19, 2014, 08:30:41 PM
Quote from: shaker on November 19, 2014, 08:13:41 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on November 19, 2014, 07:53:26 PM
Quote from: shaker on November 19, 2014, 07:14:45 PM
Not looking like it at the moment Grazz , one all and very important third game and they rest Johnson :o puzzling
In the scheme of things, this series is not really that important at all....
I'm sure the players and the coaches think it's important , so do I but if that's the case may as well cancel the last 2 and everyone can go to the pub
They see it important when it comes to World Cup preparation, not so much we have to win this series otherwise they will hate us.
Would it be better to play Johnson full steam in these 5 matches, risk a form drop or even worse, an injury (Just look at Clarke), then have him miss the India tests, or the World Cup? I'd rather have a fit World Cup squad, and use these matches, and the tri-series against India and England to determine who plays in that World Cup. Johnson is obviously a lock in that squad, he isn't required.
Also, the TV dudes said something about the Aussie management wanting the majority of test players playing Sheffield Shield before the first test, not sure on the dates, but that could mean there'll be a couple more (Warner, Smith) missing the final ODI.
(Not sure on the dates, so I don't know if there's overlap here)
Will be interesting to see if SA will rest any of there best players while this series is alive , we have done this rotation stuff before and it has not really worked I don't think it is pushing players like Johnson to much to bowl 10 overs every 3 or 4 days he probably was throwing them down in the nets today anyway
Quote from: shaker on November 19, 2014, 08:52:33 PM
Will be interesting to see if SA will rest any of there best players while this series is alive , we have done this rotation stuff before and it has not really worked I don't think it is pushing players like Johnson to much to bowl 10 overs every 3 or 4 days he probably was throwing them down in the nets today anyway
Just by going off a comment on cricinfo:
"to all those who are criticizing AB's decision of coming in late...AB himself said that SA are looking to use this series as a practice for WC and wont mind losing a couple of games in the process...So I guess on those lines...he is giving chances to relatively newer guys in the team to have a decent outing in the Aussie conditions.."
They obviously have a smaller pool of players as they've flown over, but I think to those involved it's the individual performances and the process that matters most, if the result doesn't go your way here, so be it.
We are still getting cracking games though! This South African side is pretty strong and scary.
Quote from: brad on November 19, 2014, 08:51:29 PM
haha Amla's gotta take a piss
Took him a while maybe he was dropping the kids off at the pool
ok..get them out now
well batted Amla. cow.
AB dropped. difficult chance but a chance that needed to be taken!
Need a wicket.
See if that works. (http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n624/Grazz64/pope_zps0311413e.gif) (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/Grazz64/media/pope_zps0311413e.gif.html)
Well done Amla.
Flower there it was the wicket we needed, to bloody slow Grazz ya flog. >:(
outside off??
Could it be
Yep..Gaaawwwnnn
YOU flowerIN BEAUTY!!
you weren't slow after all Grazz. thank you sir ;D
YABBADABBADOOOOOOOOOO ;D
What a bowl!
fuuuuuuuuuuck yeah baby
Bowled him!
The Woody Haze
Ok we're home now!
Im a legend the spell worked. (http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n624/Grazz64/smiley-cool11_zpsf2a2ab45.gif) (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/Grazz64/media/smiley-cool11_zpsf2a2ab45.gif.html)
all hail Grazz *insert crazy praying picture here* ;D
Quote from: brad on November 19, 2014, 09:24:20 PM
all hail Grazz *insert crazy praying picture here* ;D
(http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n624/Grazz64/4_17_208.gif) (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/Grazz64/media/4_17_208.gif.html)
(http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n624/Grazz64/1292223254212-dumpfm-mario-Obamaclap.gif) (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/Grazz64/media/1292223254212-dumpfm-mario-Obamaclap.gif.html)
Thankyou Mr President. :)
Another one bites the dust 8)
YESSSSS.
Starcy big inswinging yorker probably missing leg but we'll take it
Flower im good just ask me. 8)
Probably a tad lucky that they have no reviews left there tbh
OOPs to strong a spell, giving them out when they are not now. ???
Quote from: Toga on November 19, 2014, 09:31:26 PM
Probably a tad lucky that they have no reviews left there tbh
very lucky! I think that's one of those that just look too good not to be out. but in reality the umpire should've seen it was swinging too much
Dudge must be at the game and opened his wallet looking at all those moths. :-\
Another wicket.
That should be game set match.(http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n624/Grazz64/pineappleDance_zps2a612eb7.gif) (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/Grazz64/media/pineappleDance_zps2a612eb7.gif.html)
Steyne going big! Hope we put em in the ground now, but always good to seethe tail make us earn it ;)
4 to Starcy, lets get him 5
9 down... players were shaking hands?? what happened there?
Tahir not going to bat by the sounds of it?
Quote from: Toga on November 19, 2014, 09:55:39 PM
Tahir not going to bat by the sounds of it?
Too scared hey?? ;) ;)
And to think Johnsons not even playing :o
haha yep. he's like flower that
nah injured his knee or something
2-1 Australia! great game boys 8)
Quote from: Toga on November 19, 2014, 09:55:39 PM
Tahir not going to bat by the sounds of it?
What happened to him??
AB may of saved the Aussies a fine there, think we were a bit behind not sure.
Injured knee while fielding.
Haha that line in the highlights: "Smashed by de Kock!"
The world would be cumming to an end if Cummings doesn't get named next match.
In other news, anyone know what's happened to Jackson Bird? Haven't seen him named in any Tassie Shield sides
Quote from: stew42 on November 20, 2014, 05:45:25 AM
The world would be cumming to an end if Cummings doesn't get named next match.
In other news, anyone know what's happened to Jackson Bird? Haven't seen him named in any Tassie Shield sides
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricket/jackson-bird-signs-county-deal-with-hampshire/story-e6frg7rx-1227075458261
http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australian-bowler-jackson-bird-out-for-four-months-with-recurrence-of-back-injury/story-e6frf3g3-1226870901482?from=public_rss
Think his back may be the issue mate still.
:
Quote from: Grazz on November 19, 2014, 09:35:49 PM
Dudge must be at the game and opened his wallet looking at all those moths. :-\
Please take care, of my beautiful moths, the guardians of, my wonderful dosh
Cummins in the team today. :)
Hmmm Grazz thinking everyone at the "G"................ ???
Quote from: Grazz on November 21, 2014, 01:59:33 PM
Cummins in the team today. :)
Yeah good to see Grazz , does seem a bit quite and I'm off to play darts and have a few coolies so you will have to hold the fort ;)
Hey Grazz, 2 / 75 after 16.overs not bad. Coulter-Nile and Maxwell could be in for a big day :)
Quote from: shaker on November 21, 2014, 03:22:46 PM
Quote from: Grazz on November 21, 2014, 01:59:33 PM
Cummins in the team today. :)
Yeah good to see Grazz , does seem a bit quite and I'm off to play darts and have a few coolies so you will have to hold the fort ;)
Darts and Coolies makes for a good day mate, enjoy a throw with Dudge. Have a good one.
Well I mozzed that..Coulter - Nile out with a hammy. No further part in the game :-[
Still Cummins gets the 3rd wicket.
Quote from: T Dog on November 21, 2014, 03:30:44 PM
Well I mozzed that..Coulter - Nile out with a hammy. No further part in the game :-[
Still Cummins gets the 3rd wicket.
(http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n624/Grazz64/thumb_Sign_banned015_zps1e069bb6.gif) (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/Grazz64/media/thumb_Sign_banned015_zps1e069bb6.gif.html)
Nooooooo...that would mean no trading in Americas ..Nooooooooo ;D
Quote from: T Dog on November 21, 2014, 03:38:52 PM
Nooooooo...that would mean no trading in Americas ..Nooooooooo ;D
After review we've decided to give you ONE more chance. :P
I would like to thank the committee for their leniency. I will be good. I will draw a line in the sand, move on while looking forward, use this a learning experience and now be totally focused on the team success that will follow. :P
Cummins you beautiful man!
Quote from: T Dog on November 21, 2014, 03:44:29 PM
I would like to thank the committee for their leniency. I will be good. I will draw a line in the sand, move on while looking forward, use this a learning experience and now be totally focused on the team success that will follow. :P
No more Hammies.
AB fiddy
why does he hate Australia so much?
Quote from: brad on November 21, 2014, 04:27:50 PM
AB fiddy
why does he hate Australia so much?
He loves playing us.
boy oh boy did we need that!
well done Jimmy, good catch Smiddy
Miller goes for 45
4/199. 37 overs
Need AB out
ahhhhh that was our chance!
flower
AB De V the best ODI ranked player, sheesh he just contributes every match and our best player out for God knows how long ....
Quote from: tbagrocks on November 21, 2014, 05:37:22 PM
AB De V the best ODI ranked player, sheesh he just contributes every match
He's a gem.
At least it isn't the Fap killing us this time! Fap or Faf?
great come back boys! with AB and Miller at the crease they were looking at a big score. strangely enough both their dismissals were very similar!
268 to win the match and the series
I should go. so flowerin lazy though
Can we finally knock them off at the "G"
Quote from: tbagrocks on November 21, 2014, 05:37:22 PM
AB De V the best ODI ranked player, sheesh he just contributes every match and our best player out for God knows how long ....
Australia's best player is batting at Number 4 tbag? I dunno who you are talking about lol ;)
haha Healy "it's the sporting capital... outside of Brisbane"
kiddin yourself Heals!
Quote from: brad on November 21, 2014, 06:40:39 PM
haha Healy "it's the sporting capital... outside of Brisbane"
kiddin yourself Heals!
He's been drinking i think.
Morkel not playing how good is that.
flower. Warner absolutely plumb
good decision not to review
Quote from: brad on November 21, 2014, 06:47:53 PM
flower. Warner absolutely plumb
good decision not to review
Yeh easy decision that one, more plumb than Jack Horner.
Abbott looks ok.
Aus v SA 4th ODI in Melbourne - 8/1 with Warner gone. Pak vs NZ 2nd Test match, 4th innings in Dubai, 8/1 with Taufeeq Umar gone. Bang v Zim 1st ODI in Chittagong 8/1 with Tamim Iqbal gone
All at the same time. How freaky is that :P
Quote from: PowerBug on November 21, 2014, 06:56:10 PM
Aus v SA 4th ODI in Melbourne - 8/1 with Warner gone. Pak vs NZ 2nd Test match, 4th innings in Dubai, 8/1 with Taufeeq Umar gone. Bang v Zim 1st ODI in Chittagong 8/1 with Tamim Iqbal gone
All at the same time. How freaky is that :P
:o
betting scandal! :P
Quote from: PowerBug on November 21, 2014, 06:56:10 PM
Aus v SA 4th ODI in Melbourne - 8/1 with Warner gone. Pak vs NZ 2nd Test match, 4th innings in Dubai, 8/1 with Taufeeq Umar gone. Bang v Zim 1st ODI in Chittagong 8/1 with Tamim Iqbal gone
All at the same time. How freaky is that :P
Twilight Zone :o
oh Watto that is disgusting. shower gets wickets
2/43
Another top effort Watto thanks. :(
haha we should call Smiddy "fidget" instead
uhh
oh look there's a guy out there. I might just hit it straight to him, see if he can catch it.
well, he caught it.
flower me
Steyn comes back and gets Bailey. another bad shot
in some shower now. cmon Maxy
Need the Big Show to deliver here.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on November 21, 2014, 08:10:32 PM
Need the Big Show to deliver here.
someone's gotta deliver him a new bat! first ball - breaks bat haha
Reminded me of Carberrys break in the Ashes series.
well.... there goes Show
Faulks? oh Wadey. still got Faulks
Message I sent Jayman just before:
"pressure is on, Maxwell batting with Smith. $1000 Maxwell gets out first"
I didn't have to wait long ::)
as if anyone would actually take that bet :P
Oh Smiddy the things I'd do to you
Quote from: brad on November 21, 2014, 08:25:24 PM
as if anyone would actually take that bet :P
I said odds were $1.01 so I only won a hypothetical $10.
gee I like that spidercam view where you can't see shower.
especially love how they keep going back to it as well
The massive crowd providing plenty of camera fodder.. :o
Quote from: T Dog on November 21, 2014, 08:46:08 PM
The massive crowd providing plenty of camera fodder.. :o
Very poor crowd :o
here we go
s'on now!
under NO circumstances will Coults bat, apparently
Quote from: brad on November 21, 2014, 08:59:19 PM
under NO circumstances will Coults bat, apparently
Soft..get a runner.. ;D
Quote from: T Dog on November 21, 2014, 09:01:34 PM
Quote from: brad on November 21, 2014, 08:59:19 PM
under NO circumstances will Coults bat, apparently
Soft..get a runner.. ;D
Not allowed them in Internationals anymore :(
So for those that play FTP, they'd know that I'd like a player like AB, coz of his triple threat ability.
Quote from: T Dog on November 21, 2014, 09:01:34 PM
Quote from: brad on November 21, 2014, 08:59:19 PM
under NO circumstances will Coults bat, apparently
Soft..get a runner.. ;D
flowerin oath, if we only need a few runs surely he'll come out! ahh of course, no runners allowed. stupid
no idea how bad his hammy is though
Quote from: Grazz on November 21, 2014, 08:47:59 PM
Quote from: T Dog on November 21, 2014, 08:46:08 PM
The massive crowd providing plenty of camera fodder.. :o
Very poor crowd :o
Friday night in Melbourne with two of the best teams in world playing and this is the crowd. Very surprising.
Quote from: PowerBug on November 21, 2014, 09:05:08 PM
Quote from: T Dog on November 21, 2014, 09:01:34 PM
Quote from: brad on November 21, 2014, 08:59:19 PM
under NO circumstances will Coults bat, apparently
Soft..get a runner.. ;D
Not allowed them in Internationals anymore :(
So for those that play FTP, they'd know that I'd like a player like AB, coz of his triple threat ability.
bat, bowl, keep?
Quote from: brad on November 21, 2014, 09:07:56 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on November 21, 2014, 09:05:08 PM
Quote from: T Dog on November 21, 2014, 09:01:34 PM
Quote from: brad on November 21, 2014, 08:59:19 PM
under NO circumstances will Coults bat, apparently
Soft..get a runner.. ;D
Not allowed them in Internationals anymore :(
So for those that play FTP, they'd know that I'd like a player like AB, coz of his triple threat ability.
bat, bowl, keep?
Yeah. I almost bought a player like that in the game. Oops.
Quote from: Nige on November 21, 2014, 09:07:06 PM
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The massive crowd providing plenty of camera fodder.. :o
Very poor crowd :o
Friday night in Melbourne with two of the best teams in world playing and this is the crowd. Very surprising.
And the Golf..and the Victory game at Etihad ... great city for sport. ;D
how the flowerin flower did that miss the stumps!! holy shizen
Said to Tbags on chat the laconic start will come back and hurts us.
Even though hes Victorian, I really really like Matty Wade.
did you like Warney ele :P
Haha, you cant not like Warney :p
That's one of the best caught & bowled's you would ever want to see my friend, Mervyn Hughes the magnificent reflex catch to take on the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the crowd's gone wild, the Australian team's gone wild it's a great day for Australia and it's a great day for Victoria, a great day for the world and it's a great day for the great man Mervyn Hughes, the hero of the MCG I love him I want to boof him. Get him up here.
Quote from: T Dog on November 21, 2014, 09:19:29 PM
That's one of the best caught & bowled's you would ever want to see my friend, Mervyn Hughes the magnificent reflex catch to take on the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the crowd's gone wild, the Australian team's gone wild it's a great day for Australia and it's a great day for Victoria, a great day for the world and it's a great day for the great man Mervyn Hughes, the hero of the MCG I love him I want to boof him. Get him up here.
"It's stuck right in Big Merv's Big Guts, and that's out."
lmao ;D
shot Wadey! cmon boys
if Smiddy and Wadey get us home, I'll suck both their dicks.
Youtube just gearing up for the next viral sensation.. 8)
AB looks uncomfortable. .. always grabbing his ribs. may have done some damage earlier
hopefully he doesn't play game 5. that's at least 50 runs in our favour
Wadey with a big baseball shot down the ground for 6
moves to 49
65 from 45 required
oi oi oi
50 from the last 6 overs needed
flowerin come on! do this
Wade :'(
ahhhhh flower
nice catch though
well done Wadey.
cmon Faulks
haha Faulkner gets a free hit first ball
Nice a free hit for Faulks first ball.
Haha wow that was a great delivery, so unlucky there Parnell!
33 from 24...
Haha ffs these seagulls
Looks like the spidercam has found its purpose.
Getting rid of the seagulls.
flowering beautiful Smiddy. flowering beautiful hundred
come on keep going
Onya Smithy great effort mate. ;D
Quote from: PowerBug on November 21, 2014, 05:59:48 PM
Quote from: tbagrocks on November 21, 2014, 05:37:22 PM
AB De V the best ODI ranked player, sheesh he just contributes every match and our best player out for God knows how long ....
Australia's best player is batting at Number 4 tbag? I dunno who you are talking about lol ;)
As I was saying...
Every time the pressure has been on in the last year and a bit, Smith has done better than the rest of his teammates.
had to make a drink. 30 seconds. tops.
18 off 17
well. looks like I gotta suck Smiddys dick. one for Wadey as well
slow down Faulks 3 is too much ;D
Is it possible to love Steve Smith anymore? :-*
Edit: And literally as just as I post this, he gets out. :'(
So rough.
thats one of the best wins ever. seriously. thats some Michael Bevan shower right there.
damn, Smiddy throws it away. MATTERS LITTLE MY BROTHER. YOU ARE GOD
oh geez I've gone early. never go early. NEVER GO flowerING EARLY MAN YOU KNOW THIS
That is a ridiculous catch from David Miller. :o :o :o
Edit: Not a catch, still an insane fielding effort.
BANG BANG flowerING BANG DID WE COMPLETE THE RUN YOU flowerIN KNOW WE DID
oh man my heart is trying to tell me sonething im sure of it
What a game, Straya! :D
haha Tubby you cheating barbie
Saf won the toss and will bat
Soo flowering hungover, a one-dayer is just what I need <3
Quote from: elephants on November 23, 2014, 02:12:00 PM
Soo flowering hungover, a one-dayer is just what I need <3
flowering perfect isn't it. ;D
Quote from: elephants on November 23, 2014, 02:12:00 PM
Soo flowering hungover, a one-dayer is just what I need <3
Feeling ya.
how the flower did that miss the stumps :o
Amlas gone!
Good bowling from Maxy and great keeping from Wade.
flower yeah Maxy, nice take Wade
They seem to have slowed down a bit.
Thought they had him there, good umpiring though.
Reckon the bowling has been average so far but it is a dead rubber wake me up when something happens ::)
Paddyyyy
wake up shaker ;D
what is this shower falling from the sky >:(
Nice catch from Bailey.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on November 23, 2014, 04:27:52 PM
Paddyyyy
wake up shaker ;D
Quote from: shaker on November 23, 2014, 04:22:35 PM
Reckon the bowling has been average so far but it is a dead rubber wake me up when something happens ::)
Cheers for the wake up got out of the shower and there has been a shower thought it was bad fire weather up there today go weather bureau go aussies :P
Millar gone, seems like the loss of De Villiers will hurt them.
nice Smiddy! would've preferred you hit the stumps last over but ahwell :P
Good game from de Kock today.
Good stroke play from De Cock today.
Seriously though, batted very well, good on him.
Intentionally misspelling De Kocks name Vin??
Very immature.
And de Kock is out!
Cummins gets the big wicket of De Kock, great innings of 107.
Surely Australia can see this home from here.
Paddy gets de Kock out 8)
time for Behardien to go out I reckon
He's hitting annoyingly well
Decent finish from the South Africans, to be seen if we can chase them down.
I've turned this into a positive. It'll be an exciting run chase now!
Quote from: elephants on November 23, 2014, 06:16:52 PM
I've turned this into a positive. It'll be an exciting run chase now!
Sounds like your hangover has come good ?
Quote from: shaker on November 23, 2014, 06:28:34 PM
Quote from: elephants on November 23, 2014, 06:16:52 PM
I've turned this into a positive. It'll be an exciting run chase now!
Sounds like your hangover has come good ?
Work in progress haha
what a shot
great start boys
Quote from: elephants on November 23, 2014, 06:33:19 PM
Quote from: shaker on November 23, 2014, 06:28:34 PM
Quote from: elephants on November 23, 2014, 06:16:52 PM
I've turned this into a positive. It'll be an exciting run chase now!
Sounds like your hangover has come good ?
Work in progress haha
Plenty of greasy crap and all's good ;)
geez Davey
nice catch though
Billy Man....what are you doing with that name change??... ;D
Quote from: T Dog on November 23, 2014, 07:09:59 PM
Billy Man....what are you doing with that name change??... ;D
haha I came to the decision on chat late last night. see if it sticks ;D
Quote from: T Dog on November 23, 2014, 07:09:59 PM
Billy Man....what are you doing with that name change??... ;D
Ahh..late on a Saturday night... :o...boohahahaha
ahh more rain
hopefully we don't do a Saf when we come back
Quote from: elephants on November 23, 2014, 06:33:19 PM
Quote from: shaker on November 23, 2014, 06:28:34 PM
Quote from: elephants on November 23, 2014, 06:16:52 PM
I've turned this into a positive. It'll be an exciting run chase now!
Sounds like your hangover has come good ?
Work in progress haha
Same boat mate all the air cons are on.
gonna start in about 10 minutes, lost 2 overs. not sure what we're chasing yet
Should be 270
275 :o
makes no sense
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on November 23, 2014, 07:47:55 PM
275 :o
makes no sense
Logic
I figured 281*(48/50) = 269.76 = 270
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Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on November 23, 2014, 07:47:55 PM
275 :o
makes no sense
Logic
I figured 281*(48/50) = 269.76 = 270
yeah that'd be the right way to do it you'd think, for Saf to only lose 6 runs over the 2 overs I don't get.
ahwell hopefully it doesn't get too close
good start from Finchy
Great half century from Finch hes been nothing short of superb.
Good Innings of 76 from Finch.
100 partnership between Finchy and Watto
Finch gone now for 76. some nice work by Faf
Faf's an amazing human being.
Watto fiddy. keep em comin!
108 from 119 balls needed
Smiddy chops on...
...but, MASSIVE no ball. thank flower Smiddy played on, otherwise we wouldn't have got the free hit!
didn't score anything off it anyway haha
flower
good god Morne...
that was bad haha
Could this be the final chance for the Big Show to argue a case for the world cup squad?
Better make the most of this chance Maxy.
Smiddy wid anada fiddy
:( Maxi.
Maxwell can't be picked. Stupid stupid shot once again.
Maxy gone for 7
No show
Why did Maxwell feel the need to do that?
Just play properly for once ::)
The lack of discipline with him is so frustrating to watch.
38 runs for the series from the 'Big Show.'
ahh damn
well batted again Smiddy
Another good innings from Smith to finish up a brilliant series from him, now come on Wade.
Dropping like flies bring on FAULKNER.
4 catches for Rossouw :o
Every wicket in this match has been caught
geez we love our suicidal runs
Miller couldn't hit the stumps if they were 10 feet high.
what the flowerin hell are we doing!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on November 23, 2014, 10:34:29 PM
what the flowerin hell are we doing!
Setting the stage for Faulks
is this really happening
Holy Flowering Shower.
How does Cummins bat above starc?
Is this real life..?
holy shower.. holy shower. flowering lucky
How did this end up so close ? were they trying to stop the last few spectators from going home :P
Faulkner for PM.
haha Jimmy flowering Faulkner. you legend.
Phew.. What a choke job that would have been!
Man of the Series - Smiddy 8)
#TheBigSpud
The Peterson double wicket maiden, wowee.
The Finisher though, what a man!
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/12-man-australia-squad-announced-first-test-india-brisbane/2014-11-24
Michael Clarke (captain), Brad Haddin (vice-captain), Ryan Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Chris Rogers, Peter Siddle, Steve Smith, David Warner, Shane Watson
So basically, Hazlewood and Harris in for Starc and Maxwell.
Don't know about any one else but I personally think Australia were too arrogant last night. Rather than put the icing on the cake with a 4 or 5 wicket win egos took over trying to hit big shots when not called for.
Agree with the comment about Maxwell should have taken the opportunity to find some form by knocking the ball about and be 20 - 25 not out. He too fell victim to egos.
So batting order will be
Warner
Roger
Watson
Clarke
Marsh
Smith
Haddin
Johnson
Siddle
Harris
Lyon
Hazzlewood 12th man. I think its between Hazzlewood and Siddle for 12th man. The axe man just ahead
Biased Tabs but would have Harris before Siddle based on current batting form.
Quote from: tabs on November 24, 2014, 10:41:15 AM
So batting order will be
Warner
Roger
Watson
Clarke
Marsh
Smith
Haddin
Johnson
Siddle
Harris
Lyon
Hazzlewood 12th man. I think its between Hazzlewood and Siddle for 12th man. The axe man just ahead
Smith should bat above Marsh
Yeah Smiddy above Marsh, Harris above Siddle
Quote from: Jayman on November 24, 2014, 10:56:11 AM
Quote from: tabs on November 24, 2014, 10:41:15 AM
So batting order will be
Warner
Roger
Watson
Clarke
Marsh
Smith
Haddin
Johnson
Siddle
Harris
Lyon
Hazzlewood 12th man. I think its between Hazzlewood and Siddle for 12th man. The axe man just ahead
Smith should bat above Marsh
Yep +1.
I think Hazelwood is a good chance to start over Siddle, though so that's another change I'd make.
Quote from: JROO8 on November 24, 2014, 12:07:44 PM
Quote from: Jayman on November 24, 2014, 10:56:11 AM
Quote from: tabs on November 24, 2014, 10:41:15 AM
So batting order will be
Warner
Roger
Watson
Clarke
Marsh
Smith
Haddin
Johnson
Siddle
Harris
Lyon
Hazzlewood 12th man. I think its between Hazzlewood and Siddle for 12th man. The axe man just ahead
Smith should bat above Marsh
Yep +1.
I think Hazelwood is a good chance to start over Siddle, though so that's another change I'd make.
yeah id ho hazelwood also. But Siddle did bowl well last bupa game... So tough decision for selectors.
What does everyone think of Finch's future prospects for the Test team, I know he doesn't have the first class runs on the board but he has shown discipline for the ODI team and at the age of 28 has a few more years left in him. I reckon send him to play some shield cricket with the Bushrangers and possibly in a year or two he could be gunning for a spot in the team.
He played for Yorkshire over our winter, and Jason Dizzy Gillespie (the coach of Yorkshire), made him bat at six. He said he loved the experience and learnt a lot about playing the longer form of the game whilst over there.
Quote from: PowerBug on November 24, 2014, 01:29:09 PM
He played for Yorkshire over our winter, and Jason Dizzy Gillespie (the coach of Yorkshire), made him bat at six. He said he loved the experience and learnt a lot about playing the longer form of the game whilst over there.
Does the county cricket season clash much with the IPL?
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on November 24, 2014, 01:30:13 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on November 24, 2014, 01:29:09 PM
He played for Yorkshire over our winter, and Jason Dizzy Gillespie (the coach of Yorkshire), made him bat at six. He said he loved the experience and learnt a lot about playing the longer form of the game whilst over there.
Does the county cricket season clash much with the IPL?
I think it does at the start, not entirely sure of the dates though.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on November 24, 2014, 01:24:51 PM
What does everyone think of Finch's future prospects for the Test team, I know he doesn't have the first class runs on the board but he has shown discipline for the ODI team and at the age of 28 has a few more years left in him. I reckon send him to play some shield cricket with the Bushrangers and possibly in a year or two he could be gunning for a spot in the team.
Averages under 30 in the shield. Not even close to the test team.
Especially when you have Hughes on the sidelines who has made a shower load of first class runs.
Hughes is on standby for Clarke have just heard. Would also have Shaun Marsh ahead of Finch as well.
How many chances does Phil Hughes need? Not saying he shouldn't be up there, because he's young and has talents etc but flower me mate just cement your spot already.
Quote from: elephants on November 24, 2014, 04:55:05 PM
How many chances does Phil Hughes need? Not saying he shouldn't be up there, because he's young and has talents etc but flower me mate just cement your spot already.
I reckon 1 more, I figured they would have given him a chance in South Africa early in the year, equally as worthy to be given a shot against Pakistan.
Quote from: Jayman on November 24, 2014, 04:42:46 PM
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on November 24, 2014, 01:24:51 PM
What does everyone think of Finch's future prospects for the Test team, I know he doesn't have the first class runs on the board but he has shown discipline for the ODI team and at the age of 28 has a few more years left in him. I reckon send him to play some shield cricket with the Bushrangers and possibly in a year or two he could be gunning for a spot in the team.
Averages under 30 in the shield. Not even close to the test team.
Especially when you have Hughes on the sidelines who has made a shower load of first class runs.
+1, Hughes, Ferguson and co are ahead of him.
Quote from: elephants on November 24, 2014, 04:55:05 PM
How many chances does Phil Hughes need? Not saying he shouldn't be up there, because he's young and has talents etc but flower me mate just cement your spot already.
Because we keep dropping him after one or two bad innings. Needs to be given a long term shot at it, I felt the same way about Doolan.
We've also been batting him out of position. He was batting at 6 in England! That's ridiculous.. Hughes is a legitimate test opener, and should be in the side over Rogers.
Rogers probably has one more Aussie summer in him, the next Ashes series is pushing it.
Half the country is ahead of Finch in terms of test cricket.
Finchy averaged 48 while batting over for Yorkshire, including 550 runs in 6 games or something.
I think if he has a massive World Cup, he has to be considered for a test spot.
Hughes sucks. I don't see how you can say that Hughes is better than Rogers. Tbh I'd rather have Finch in the team than Hughes. He's had his chances.
Should give Doolan another crack sometime, Or even bring back Bob Quiney :o
Quote from: nrich102 on November 24, 2014, 06:15:52 PM
Hughes sucks. I don't see how you can say that Hughes is better than Rogers. Tbh I'd rather have Finch in the team than Hughes. He's had his chances.
Should give Doolan another crack sometime, Or even bring back Bob Quiney :o
#bringbackbob
Hughes is only 25 however, and should be an opener for the next 5-10 years. As soon as Rogers is done, Hughes has to stay.
Update from the 2-day match between the young CAXI vs. India at Gliderol Stadium, Adelaide
India trail by 164 runs with 9 wickets in hand
CAXI 219
Carters 58 (151)
H Nielson 43* (40)
Aaron 17-1-3-72
IND 1-55
Vijay 32* (50)
Pujara 13* (26)
Dhawan 10 (20)
Lalor 7-1-1-21
Nielson seems impressive, he got that 43* batting at No. 10! 6 scores under 10 runs is disappointing, although not entirely unexpected.
Will be interesting to see how Pujara performs down here, I think at one stage his test average was over 60.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on November 24, 2014, 06:25:43 PM
Will be interesting to see how Pujara performs down here, I think at one stage his test average was over 60.
Massive fan of Che Pujara, so talented.
Quote from: Nige on November 24, 2014, 06:26:59 PM
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on November 24, 2014, 06:25:43 PM
Will be interesting to see how Pujara performs down here, I think at one stage his test average was over 60.
Massive fan of Che Pujara, so talented.
Ernesto "Che" Guevara, commonly known as el Che or simply Che, was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and military theorist. No wonder you are a fan Big Nige ;D
Quote from: T Dog on November 24, 2014, 07:25:22 PM
Quote from: Nige on November 24, 2014, 06:26:59 PM
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on November 24, 2014, 06:25:43 PM
Will be interesting to see how Pujara performs down here, I think at one stage his test average was over 60.
Massive fan of Che Pujara, so talented.
Ernesto "Che" Guevara, commonly known as el Che or simply Che, was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and military theorist. No wonder you are a fan Big Nige ;D
;D Flowering lost it.
Quote from: stew42 on November 24, 2014, 06:22:56 PM
Update from the 2-day match between the young CAXI vs. India at Gliderol Stadium, Adelaide
India trail by 164 runs with 9 wickets in hand
CAXI 219
Carters 58 (151)
H Nielson 43* (40)
Aaron 17-1-3-72
IND 1-55
Vijay 32* (50)
Pujara 13* (26)
Dhawan 10 (20)
Lalor 7-1-1-21
Nielson seems impressive, he got that 43* batting at No. 10! 6 scores under 10 runs is disappointing, although not entirely unexpected.
I'm a big fan of Carters, nice to see he made runs. He averaged over 50 opening last season in the shield, only 23 or something so definitely has potential for higher honours. Plays for NSW but is a Vic boy :P
A lot of players ive never heard of. Predominantly SA grade cricket players?
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-first-test-to-start-december-9-in-adelaide-followed-by-delayed-brisbane-match/story-fnii0bxe-1227140738395
First test in adelaide brought forward to the 9th which is a tuesday. Makes it hard to get to the game first 4 days are on weekdays.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 01, 2014, 09:39:15 PM
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-first-test-to-start-december-9-in-adelaide-followed-by-delayed-brisbane-match/story-fnii0bxe-1227140738395
First test in adelaide brought forward to the 9th which is a tuesday. Makes it hard to get to the game first 4 days are on weekdays.
Yeah for sure I reckon Wednesday would of been a better option. gives a saturday and Sunday option at least if it gets the full 5 days that is..
Quote from: The_Captain on December 02, 2014, 01:45:09 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 01, 2014, 09:39:15 PM
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-first-test-to-start-december-9-in-adelaide-followed-by-delayed-brisbane-match/story-fnii0bxe-1227140738395
First test in adelaide brought forward to the 9th which is a tuesday. Makes it hard to get to the game first 4 days are on weekdays.
Yeah for sure I reckon Wednesday would of been a better option. gives a saturday and Sunday option at least if it gets the full 5 days that is..
+1
Should have been:
Adelaide - December 10-14 (Wednesday to Sunday)
Brisbane - December 18-22 (Thursday to Monday)
Just realised with the Brisbane test being moved, I will be down at the time of the test 8)
Shaun Marsh just got added to the test squad.
Marsh is so frustrating, when he's on he's like a top 10 in the world test/ODI batsman but he just sucks so bad when he gets into rough patches.
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 04, 2014, 06:51:39 PM
Marsh is so frustrating, when he's on he's like a top 10 in the world test/ODI batsman but he just sucks so bad when he gets into rough patches.
Yeah his best is very bad but his worst is awful. I guess the good thing about picking him now is that he has scored a couple of first class tons so he is in decent touch. Hopefully he can find some consistency and minimise the gap between his best and worst. I'm not a huge fan, would prefer to stick with Doolan but Marsh oozes talent.
Give Fergie a go!
Marsh isnt a test player.
Not sure why we've given up on Doolan ???
Marsh is a test player. But hes flowering inconsistent and unreliable. I'm nervous, along with a lot of other Aussie Cricket fans.
Gonna be an interesting one!
Quote from: elephants on December 05, 2014, 11:42:38 AM
Marsh is a test player. But hes flowering inconsistent and unreliable. I'm nervous, along with a lot of other Aussie Cricket fans.
Gonna be an interesting one!
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 04, 2014, 07:52:46 PM
Give Fergie a go!
This!!!!
Would have been the perfect opportunity to blood him if Clarke didn't come up. Home crowd, playing in honour of fallen teammate, and has a weight of runs and experience to justify his selection
Quote from: Jayman on December 05, 2014, 11:31:01 AM
Not sure why we've given up on Doolan ???
Selectors don't give blokes patience any more.
Hayden, Langer, Waugh all struggled through large periods before they cemented their spots in the side. But back then they were being given time to refine their game in the national set-up, rather than playing two Tests here and three Tests there and getting dropped after one or two bad scores
Id say there will be extra pressure on marsh because really he is taking Hughes spot if Clarke doesnt play...
I hope he does well. Shoes glimpses of Brilliance.. Then spuds it up at times..
Got me tickets for day 1 in Adelaide. ;D
Quote from: Grazz on December 05, 2014, 06:26:40 PM
Got me tickets for day 1 in Adelaide. ;D
Same here!
Can't wait to just watch some cricket :-*
Seems to be a number of FFers from SA going to the test. You guys should have a cute little get-together. 8)
Quote from: Nige on December 05, 2014, 11:26:51 PM
Seems to be a number of FFers from SA going to the test. You guys should have a cute little get-together. 8)
Im up for that.
luckily I'm a SACA member so I don't have to re-book tickets.
FWIW, SACA member cards will remain non-transferable for the Test, despite the public push for SACA to bend the rules and allow cards to be transferable (given the circumstances)
Hopefully will be heading to the first day of Boxing day test, funnily enough Boxing day is my birthday and have been at the G for the first day for about the last 10 years. However my manager is being stingy on letting people have time off during that period, especially since I've taken like 29th-1st off for Falls. Hopefully I will be able to go.
Quote from: The_Captain on December 05, 2014, 06:20:30 PM
Id say there will be extra pressure on marsh because really he is taking Hughes spot if Clarke doesnt play...
I hope he does well. Shoes glimpses of Brilliance.. Then spuds it up at times..
I read this as "shows glimpses of Ballance". Ballance, Brilliance, same thing right? :-\
the first test is only a few days away, and usually by now I'm full with anticipation, that feeling you get when the first test is about to start just isn't there for me. Phil Hughes passing away makes it feel.. I dunno, insignificant, dunno how to explain it. I don't know if I'm gonna enjoy the game. hopefully once the test starts it feels normal again
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 06, 2014, 10:13:19 PM
the first test is only a few days away, and usually by now I'm full with anticipation, that feeling you get when the first test is about to start just isn't there for me. Phil Hughes passing away makes it feel.. I dunno, insignificant, dunno how to explain it. I don't know if I'm gonna enjoy the game. hopefully once the test starts it feels normal again
Yeah, know what you mean. Sorta wish they didnt postpone the test, but then again, since they've done that more players will play, and Ill be able to get to the game.
Did the date of the Sydney test get moved as well?
Quote from: nrich102 on December 06, 2014, 10:16:47 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 06, 2014, 10:13:19 PM
the first test is only a few days away, and usually by now I'm full with anticipation, that feeling you get when the first test is about to start just isn't there for me. Phil Hughes passing away makes it feel.. I dunno, insignificant, dunno how to explain it. I don't know if I'm gonna enjoy the game. hopefully once the test starts it feels normal again
Yeah, know what you mean. Sorta wish they didnt postpone the test, but then again, since they've done that more players will play, and Ill be able to get to the game.
Know excatly what you are getting at. Feel exactly the same can not seem to raise the excitement level for the first test. Hopefully goes up when first ball bowled.
@ Tabs it was moved as well Starting January 6th
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/cricket-australia-make-changes-to-international-cricket-schedule/2014-12-01
does it feel like the end of summer too anyone else? because we have already played ODI's and T20's??
feels to me like the NAB cup will start soon
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 07, 2014, 10:18:29 AM
does it feel like the end of summer too anyone else? because we have already played ODI's and T20's??
feels to me like the NAB cup will start soon
The ODIs and T20s were a bit premature TBH
Not sure what CA was thinking with those ... just start with a five Test summer, too much cricket otherwise!
Quote from: Tominator on December 07, 2014, 02:02:49 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 07, 2014, 10:18:29 AM
does it feel like the end of summer too anyone else? because we have already played ODI's and T20's??
feels to me like the NAB cup will start soon
The ODIs and T20s were a bit premature TBH
Not sure what CA was thinking with those ... just start with a five Test summer, too much cricket otherwise!
Especially with the World cup to follow the test series.
would rather 5 tests..wanted to see India struggle in Perth!
They didn't do 5 tests because the BCCI would implode if India came over and got 5-0'ed which is the most likely outcome
I thought that they only reserved 5 test series for the Ashes.
I have noticed that India sometimes play an even amount of matches in their test series.
Quote from: Nige on December 07, 2014, 09:19:48 PM
I have noticed that India sometimes play an even amount of matches in their test series.
why do they do that?
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 07, 2014, 10:01:53 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 07, 2014, 09:19:48 PM
I have noticed that India sometimes play an even amount of matches in their test series.
why do they do that?
Not sure tbh.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 06, 2014, 10:13:19 PM
the first test is only a few days away, and usually by now I'm full with anticipation, that feeling you get when the first test is about to start just isn't there for me. Phil Hughes passing away makes it feel.. I dunno, insignificant, dunno how to explain it. I don't know if I'm gonna enjoy the game. hopefully once the test starts it feels normal again
Know what you mean, but I'm definitely aniticpating and looking forward to this series like any other, maybe more so. It lets us move on.
Quote from: henry on December 08, 2014, 09:34:17 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 06, 2014, 10:13:19 PM
the first test is only a few days away, and usually by now I'm full with anticipation, that feeling you get when the first test is about to start just isn't there for me. Phil Hughes passing away makes it feel.. I dunno, insignificant, dunno how to explain it. I don't know if I'm gonna enjoy the game. hopefully once the test starts it feels normal again
Know what you mean, but I'm definitely aniticpating and looking forward to this series like any other, maybe more so. It lets us move on.
startin to get geed up now. Hughesy is looking down on me and telling me to get excited. let's flowerin do this!
I am looking forward to tomorrow but it isn't the same somehow and it's hard to put my finger on it, normally im keen but tonight i do feel a little flat. This should change once im in the ground and someones running in to bowl the first delivery i imagine. Hope the ACB and the SACA do a good job with the tributes to Phil through the morning/day.
What time will the test start?
7am Perth time, who cares about the others haha
Play starts at 10:30am Adelaide time. There'll be a Hughes tribute starting at 10:00am.
Only bad thing about this perfect time zone, gotta wake up early for cricket :3
Heading on in soon.
Getting quite keen.
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 09, 2014, 02:41:58 AM
Only bad thing about this perfect time zone, gotta wake up early for cricket :3
that's why I like Perth tests.. start at like 1 and finish at 9!
as expected Sidds says it's back to business. bowling plans haven't changed, it's just part of the game
we're batting first
Glad were batting first looks like a good wicket, although the Indian bowlers should be able to make this a contest.
Warner
Rogers
Watson
Clarke
Smith
Mitch Marsh
Haddin
Johnson
Harris
Siddle
Lyon
Hazlewood (12th man)
Phillip Hughes (13th man)
Bhuvi Kumar injured for the Indians I think, which is why Karn Sharma is debuting. He's a spinning allrounder.
Will be interesting to see how the new era of Indian players perform down here, used to seeing names like Tendulkar, Dravid and Laxman.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 09, 2014, 10:41:36 AM
Will be interesting to see how the new era of Indian players perform down here, used to seeing names like Tendulkar, Dravid and Laxman.
These guys are slowly filling the shoes of those names and are building the same reputation.
In India though, they're all already cult heroes.
LETS flowerING DO THUS shower MOTHERflowerERS
I'm just hoping they don't constantly bring up Hughesy every 5 minutes. Tribute the match to him, individual innings or whatever, but please don't repeatedly mention it.
Shami with the new ball, Rogers facing here we go!
Aww yiss!
Whoa, nice first shot from Warner.
oh Davey what a start
Great shot from Warner, very clean strike.
And again.
Daaaaavey
decent start for Davey!
wow Warner making the most of it 5 fours
They've got men deep on the leg side, but they're bowling wide of off stump. ???
Quote from: Nige on December 09, 2014, 11:14:16 AM
They've got men deep on the leg side, but they're bowling wide of off stump. ???
time to bring Sharma in these bowlers getting smacked (another 4)
Not sure if I'm watching a test match or a T20.
This is bread and butter for Davey.
Quote from: R.Griffen on December 09, 2014, 11:15:59 AM
Quote from: Nige on December 09, 2014, 11:14:16 AM
They've got men deep on the leg side, but they're bowling wide of off stump. ???
time to bring Sharma in these bowlers getting smacked (another 4)
Yep, bring Ishant on (can't there say Sharma, there are three of them - Ishant, Karn and Rohit)! :P
31 off 3 overs and warner has the strike again
Great to see that they've got the confidence to bowl short.
Quote from: Nige on December 09, 2014, 11:17:43 AM
This is bread and butter for Davey.
Quote from: R.Griffen on December 09, 2014, 11:15:59 AM
Quote from: Nige on December 09, 2014, 11:14:16 AM
They've got men deep on the leg side, but they're bowling wide of off stump. ???
time to bring Sharma in these bowlers getting smacked (another 4)
Yep, bring Ishant on (can't there say Sharma, there are three of them - Ishant, Karn and Rohit)! :P
Doesn't matter what Sharma, 2 of them are bowlers but all 3 can bowl better than the 2 spuds atm
Quote from: R.Griffen on December 09, 2014, 11:18:57 AM
Quote from: Nige on December 09, 2014, 11:17:43 AM
This is bread and butter for Davey.
Quote from: R.Griffen on December 09, 2014, 11:15:59 AM
Quote from: Nige on December 09, 2014, 11:14:16 AM
They've got men deep on the leg side, but they're bowling wide of off stump. ???
time to bring Sharma in these bowlers getting smacked (another 4)
Yep, bring Ishant on (can't there say Sharma, there are three of them - Ishant, Karn and Rohit)! :P
Doesn't matter what Sharma, 2 of them are bowlers but all 3 can bowl better than the 2 spuds atm
Varun Aaron's not bad, needs to get fired up a bit more. At the moment Davey is killing them.
Also, might be a good time to remind people there is no DRS in this series.
Quote from: Nige on December 09, 2014, 11:20:52 AM
Also, might be a good time to remind people there is no DRS in this series.
Keeps the game going I guess, what is Watson going to do now when he's caught plumb lbw?
9.84 and over in a test :o
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 09, 2014, 11:23:47 AM
what is Watson going to do now when he's caught plumb lbw?
Have a cry.
Quote from: Nige on December 09, 2014, 11:20:52 AM
Also, might be a good time to remind people there is no DRS in this series.
every single 50/50 decision should go against India. it should be the law
Quote from: Nige on December 09, 2014, 11:26:15 AM
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 09, 2014, 11:23:47 AM
what is Watson going to do now when he's caught plumb lbw?
Have a cry.
Maybe him and Joe Root can write a letter to the Indian Cricket Board haha.
#justBCCIthings
Seems like Sharma is the level head that the Indians need.
Ishant bowling a tight over thats what they should have done after the second over
Maiden from Ishant, exactly what India needed.
Experience is showing.
flower
Ishant gets Bucky.
Rogers gone; Sharma strikes.
bye bye Rogers
Great bowling from Ishant
Hahaha who was the Indian player with the voice like a 13 year old pre-pubescent boy?
"aiiiyeeeeeh"
the bouncer is alive wow that was quick
shot Watto
but geez. gotta hit it
Watto off the mark.
always crave KFC when I'm watching cricket down here. not sure why....
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 09, 2014, 11:55:43 AM
always crave KFC when I'm watching cricket down here. not sure why....
Haha yes, really want some KFC. Very happy there is one up the road now, need to christen it though. Although, not keen to bus it up the road and spend what little money I have left. :(
I'm about 50 k's from the closest one :(
Could get it but its so shower for me :p
Sharma is really hitting the good length today proving his worth.
Carn Sharma (Or should that be Karn Sharma?)
nice start David
Great 50 from Warner.
Quote from: PowerBug on December 09, 2014, 12:09:58 PM
Carn Sharma (Or should that be Karn Sharma?)
Not yet. :P
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 09, 2014, 12:16:43 PM
Great 50 from Warner.
I think I'll tear up if he gets a century. great stuff Davey
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 09, 2014, 12:18:40 PM
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 09, 2014, 12:16:43 PM
Great 50 from Warner.
I think I'll tear up if he gets a century. great stuff Davey
I'm interested to see what will happen if anyone lands on 63*
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 09, 2014, 12:18:40 PM
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 09, 2014, 12:16:43 PM
Great 50 from Warner.
I think I'll tear up if he gets a century. great stuff Davey
They'll have to call the game off because Adelaide will be swamped by floods.
Quote from: PowerBug on December 09, 2014, 12:19:31 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 09, 2014, 12:18:40 PM
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 09, 2014, 12:16:43 PM
Great 50 from Warner.
I think I'll tear up if he gets a century. great stuff Davey
I'm interested to see what will happen if anyone lands on 63*
yeah same. will there be a mini applause? will the batsman look to the sky? want to see what happens
a 4 gets him there...
busting for a shower but I don't wanna leave the telly now...
Ok he's off-strike. brb :p
Cmon Warner Ton up son!!! Rogers fails again... Pressure is mounting on him now!
Here comes Karn Sharma.
Alistair Cook could do with someone like this then maybe he be able to get in enough overs.
Where's Ele?
On a scale of 1 to Karn, how quick is your bowling action?
HOLY shower GREAT CATCH DHAWAN
Quote from: T Dog on December 09, 2014, 12:33:30 PM
Where's Ele?
must be wiping... the sweat off his brow, cutting it close
ah Watson buys him some time
Watto gone, need someone to stick with Warner for a long period.
Watson out not from LBW? Good catch
come on Clarkey
I'm back lads hahaha
Good bouncer first up
3 million partnership between M.Clarke and D.Warner coming up here.
Wicket maiden!
Quote from: elephants on December 09, 2014, 12:38:16 PM
3 million partnership between M.Clarke and D.Warner coming up here.
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63*
There it is 63, will be the most important milestone for a while.
beautiful moment
Clarke is off the mark.
For the next batsman to make it to that number, if it's a quickie bowling, would they test him with a short one?
Davey had every intention of getting to 63, would never have played a shot or taken a run that was gonna take him past it.
Watching the first session wrap up on cricinfo. Agit Agarkar still looks like Tony Abbott's Indian cousin
Commonwealth Bank did a "win $10,000" if you get picked out of the crowd.
Was literally 10 seats away from the girl that got picked haha.
Quote from: Sweetness on December 09, 2014, 01:22:42 PM
Commonwealth Bank did a "win $10,000" if you get picked out of the crowd.
Was literally 10 seats away from the girl that got picked haha.
10 from 10! flower that would've been nice haha
fiddy partnership. keep goin boys
Slept in but same problems again, Rogers and Watson playing nothing shots and getting out. If Clarke or Warner made a mistake early as well we would be screwed once again.
Luckily, this bowling attack looks ordinary at best with the exception of Ishant Sharma
smash
Its funny because if India had DRS they would've wasted both their reviews with terrible appeals already :')
cmon Davey
There's the 100 for Warner, great performance and exhibition of skills from him.
flowering brilliant Davey
Well done Davey. :)
It's gonna be interesting to see if India's decision to debut Karn ahead of playing the experienced Ravi Ashwin or Ravi Jadeja pays off. Hasn't been too bad atm, but we'll find out as the test goes on I guess.
The main knock on Ashwin is his ability to perform internationally. Kills it on home soil but struggles elsewhere. Personally would have maybe gone Jadeja.
How awesome has this innings been.. The moment he went and hugged Pup when he got his 100 just shows the raw emotion this whole test has been surrounded by, was just beautiful to watch really!
Nice IOO, but you're still 5'7 Davey
I have a dream, one day India will be competitive away from home XD
Quote from: elephants on December 09, 2014, 12:38:16 PM
3 million partnership between M.Clarke and D.Warner coming up here.
2,999,898 to go
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 09, 2014, 02:49:08 PM
I have a dream, one day India will be competitive away from home XD
Until they fix their pitches up it'll never happen
I would have sex with that cricket shot
Karn Sharma is the spitting image of a guy that I used to have for Soil Mechanics tutes.
Hopefully Clarke gets himself all good :(
Clarke has retired hurt. his back is flowered. man I really feel for him. flower
cmon Smiddy
Clearly still not fit but I'll play anyway?....Yep....Still a knob.
Hughes literally died at the crease but Clarke can't even bat with a sore back? Weaaak
This could be career threatening.
Quote from: BratPack on December 09, 2014, 03:12:45 PM
Clearly still not fit but I'll play anyway?....Yep....Still a knob.
if he wasn't fit to play he wouldn't have made it to 60 nit out. just a sudden movement that done it. he plays every game like this.
he's a champion
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 09, 2014, 03:14:52 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 09, 2014, 03:12:45 PM
Clearly still not fit but I'll play anyway?....Yep....Still a knob.
if he wasn't fit to play he wouldn't have made it to 60 nit out. just a sudden movement that done it. he plays every game like this.
he's a champion
I stand by my original statement
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 09, 2014, 03:13:40 PM
Hughes literally died at the crease but Clarke can't even bat with a sore back? Weaaak
guessing you've never had a bad back Jukesy
He was batting really well too, poor guy. :(
Clarke playing this match was all about emotion not being fit you would have got poor odds on this happening at least he got a half century but don't know if he will ever be back to his best
Quote from: BratPack on December 09, 2014, 03:15:43 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 09, 2014, 03:14:52 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 09, 2014, 03:12:45 PM
Clearly still not fit but I'll play anyway?....Yep....Still a knob.
if he wasn't fit to play he wouldn't have made it to 60 nit out. just a sudden movement that done it. he plays every game like this.
he's a champion
I stand by my original statement
Did better than anyone else would in that position. Clearly was fine until that point, nobody cares for your pointless hatred of him
Smiddy would be lickin his lips!
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 09, 2014, 03:18:54 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 09, 2014, 03:15:43 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 09, 2014, 03:14:52 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 09, 2014, 03:12:45 PM
Clearly still not fit but I'll play anyway?....Yep....Still a knob.
if he wasn't fit to play he wouldn't have made it to 60 nit out. just a sudden movement that done it. he plays every game like this.
he's a champion
I stand by my original statement
Did better than anyone else would in that position. Clearly was fine until that point, nobody cares for your pointless hatred of him
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I reckon Clarke shouldn't have played personally. I rather he gets his back issue sorted the best he can so it doesn't hamper him again.
40 over to go for the final session.
50 overs at tea is terrible
Quote from: BratPack on December 09, 2014, 03:21:52 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 09, 2014, 03:18:54 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 09, 2014, 03:15:43 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 09, 2014, 03:14:52 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 09, 2014, 03:12:45 PM
Clearly still not fit but I'll play anyway?....Yep....Still a knob.
if he wasn't fit to play he wouldn't have made it to 60 nit out. just a sudden movement that done it. he plays every game like this.
he's a champion
I stand by my original statement
Did better than anyone else would in that position. Clearly was fine until that point, nobody cares for your pointless hatred of him
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You try way too hard to be funny
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 09, 2014, 03:44:52 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 09, 2014, 03:21:52 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 09, 2014, 03:18:54 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 09, 2014, 03:15:43 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 09, 2014, 03:14:52 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 09, 2014, 03:12:45 PM
Clearly still not fit but I'll play anyway?....Yep....Still a knob.
if he wasn't fit to play he wouldn't have made it to 60 nit out. just a sudden movement that done it. he plays every game like this.
he's a champion
I stand by my original statement
Did better than anyone else would in that position. Clearly was fine until that point, nobody cares for your pointless hatred of him
(http://www.badideatshirts.com/Assets/ProductImages/PS_0229W_DISAGREE_ME.jpg)
You try way too hard to be funny
Wasn't trying to be funny, simply stating fact. He wasn't fit, he got injured, he jeopardised the tean. Ergo: he's still a knob. You can disagree all you want. You'll be wrong, but you can disagree
If he gets 60 every time he "jeopardises the team" he should do it more often.
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 09, 2014, 03:51:07 PM
If he gets 60 every time he "jeopardises the team" he should do it more often.
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Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 09, 2014, 03:40:21 PM
50 overs at tea is terrible
Clarke being injured and batsmen stopping after every run to praise almighty Hughes slowed down the over rate a fair bit.
Also, this BPvsMM thing is getting pretty funny :3
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 09, 2014, 03:56:46 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 09, 2014, 03:40:21 PM
50 overs at tea is terrible
Clarke being injured and batsmen stopping after every run to praise almighty Hughes slowed down the over rate a fair bit.
Also, this BPvsMM thing is getting pretty funny :3
Clarke being injured took an over to sort out. tops.
"praising" Hughesy happened 4 times. not even an over wasted there
Thats the end of Warner 145 great innings and first wicket from Karn Sharma.
ahh shower.
well batted Davey. Hughesy would be proud
I get Jukes coming in here to stir shower because he's depressed about how shower England is and loves to cause trouble in general haha.
But BP confuses the hell out of me lol
Really they both need to still be there at stumps now, 450 minimum on this deck first dig, so 3/330 and Clarke retired, yeah they need to not do anything silly like that last attempted cover slog
Quote from: elephants on December 09, 2014, 04:23:18 PM
I get Jukes coming in here to stir shower because he's depressed about how shower England is and loves to cause trouble in general haha.
But BP confuses the hell out of me lol
boo hoo, unlike
some people I don't need success to enjoy the/a sport
Happy with mediocrity? :p
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 09, 2014, 04:33:56 PM
Quote from: elephants on December 09, 2014, 04:23:18 PM
I get Jukes coming in here to stir shower because he's depressed about how shower England is and loves to cause trouble in general haha.
But BP confuses the hell out of me lol
boo hoo, unlike some people I don't need success to enjoy the/a sport
I know the feel.
Quote from: Nige on December 09, 2014, 05:04:37 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 09, 2014, 04:33:56 PM
Quote from: elephants on December 09, 2014, 04:23:18 PM
I get Jukes coming in here to stir shower because he's depressed about how shower England is and loves to cause trouble in general haha.
But BP confuses the hell out of me lol
boo hoo, unlike some people I don't need success to enjoy the/a sport
I know the feel.
Hahaha says the bloke who jumped ship from the Tiges to GC because the Tiges we're playing showerhouse and the Suns were well inside the top 8 ;)
fiddy partnership between Smiddy and Marsh. be there at stumps boys
Smiddy brings up his fiddy. a man who is right on top of his game
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 09, 2014, 05:26:53 PM
Smiddy brings up his fiddy. a man who is right on top of his game
Yup. Make him captain while Clarke is injured I think.
Quote from: elephants on December 09, 2014, 05:11:21 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 09, 2014, 05:04:37 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 09, 2014, 04:33:56 PM
Quote from: elephants on December 09, 2014, 04:23:18 PM
I get Jukes coming in here to stir shower because he's depressed about how shower England is and loves to cause trouble in general haha.
But BP confuses the hell out of me lol
boo hoo, unlike some people I don't need success to enjoy the/a sport
I know the feel.
Hahaha says the bloke who jumped ship from the Tiges to GC because the Tiges we're playing showerhouse and the Suns were well inside the top 8 ;)
Pls, being a Tigers supporter since 1995 has been tough. :'(
new ball taken
Steve Smiths form has been impeccable this cricket season, can't see why he wouldn't be in contention for the position of next captain.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 09, 2014, 05:43:50 PM
Steve Smiths form has been impeccable this cricket season, can't see why he wouldn't be in contention for the position of next captain.
Definitely. I think he should be captain now while Clarkes injured tbh.
Player very well this summer so far.
And to think he wasn't in the ODI squad :o
Boys cut out the crap, please.
Quote from: PowerBug on November 05, 2014, 07:50:24 PM
$20 this thread doesn't get locked. Based on recent trends (Every single summer) the first one always gets locked after one too many arguments :P (Cic ain't here though this time :P)
I need to be right!
Go Smiddy!!! :D :D :D
Here's an interesting question going back to my reference earlier. If you were Kohli...would you allow Australia a substitute fielder if Clarke can't field considering Clarke came in with the injury?
Quote from: PowerBug on December 09, 2014, 05:46:56 PM
Boys cut out the crap, please.
Fair enough
He's still a knob though :P
Top answer your query BP and know I will be unpopular I would not allow a substitute fielder as it was an existing injury being carried into the match. I hate the way these days that players continually leave the field and replaced by sub fieldsman without approval from oppossing captain. Something else that has crept into the game.
Clarke has played every match for the last 10 years with the injury, so hes never allowed a sub?
I don't really see the need for a nightwatchman in this situation.
Nathan Lyon is so shower he caused a paradox in which the team thought he could bat
Quote from: PowerBug on December 09, 2014, 05:46:56 PM
Boys cut out the crap, please.
No. You're not mod. Cant tell me what to do.
Lyon :'(
Well, the night watchman thing worked...
Should have just sent Haddin in originally.
Nathan Lyon is so shower that Target Australia is banning cricket from being shown on their display televisions when he plays
And Haddin gone :o
flower flower double flower
Nathan Lyon is so shower that every Australian Batsmen after him fails due to the paper bag they wear over their heads to try and not be exposed as following Nathan Lyon in the batting order
Old man Haddin needs to go right out of the team , time for a young keeper is now
Siddle as night watchman would have survived :P
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 09, 2014, 06:31:36 PM
Siddle as night watchman would have survived :P
Should have called up Jason Gillespie.
Quote from: Nige on December 09, 2014, 06:47:48 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 09, 2014, 06:31:36 PM
Siddle as night watchman would have survived :P
Should have called up Jason Gillespie.
yes! that was the best day in cricket history
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 09, 2014, 10:04:57 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 09, 2014, 06:47:48 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 09, 2014, 06:31:36 PM
Siddle as night watchman would have survived :P
Should have called up Jason Gillespie.
This
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sny6UmZJDQ
true batting masterclass...from memory he outscored Hussey and Ponting/Clarke
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 09, 2014, 10:51:33 PM
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Quote from: Nige on December 09, 2014, 06:47:48 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 09, 2014, 06:31:36 PM
Siddle as night watchman would have survived :P
Should have called up Jason Gillespie.
This
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sny6UmZJDQ
true batting masterclass...from memory he outscored Hussey and Ponting/Clarke
Its criminal that he got dropped after this.
Clarke coming out to bat straight away
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 10, 2014, 11:06:25 AM
Clarke coming out to bat straight away
Hope he's not tempting fate too much.
ahh shattered Clarke couldn't land on 63* as well. short and wide shower put away for 4
I love Clarkey, so so much.
right with you ele. has been my favourite player since before he played his first test. always back him
Such a champion, really hope there's a ton for him here.
jesus, no quick singles Clarkey haha
Must have forgot about the whole back thing haha
My only fear is that he'll sudden tweak his back again like yesterday, I really don't want to see it happen though. :(
Kudos to him for getting back out there today.
flower off rain
Flowering rain.
flower. swear to flower if this flowers with the partnership, I'm goin up there and flowerin some shower up
effig rainn!!! Smithy about to ton up!!! Sakes Adelaide. If the game was in Perth this wouldnt happen! ::) :P
Yesterday was such a good day up on the hill except for the shower beer. We were all hoping Davey would land on 63 and as he got closer we knew he would and the waiting for it to happen was intense, finally it happened and the hill and oval went off. It really was a great moment in the day, his ton was also another one and meeting of him and Clarkey hugging had everyone a little emotional, was great to see.. We did are usual sprint to the Queens Head for lunch and a few quick cheaper drinks (Scotch) and back to the ground with a great bunch of blokes we met during the day, all we wanted next was Clarkeys ton but that wasn't to be.
That really would of made our day if he could of batted on and got it. All in all a great day, almost everything we wanted happened.
Steven Smith, what a man. Seriously, if I had to choose a guy...
lunch has been called. this rain better flower off
Hope so as the longer play is delayed the more chance of Clarke's back seizing up again as it cools down. Would be a shame if he could not get his deserved ton if this happens
not sure how long until the next shower but hopefully Clarkey and Smiddy both get their hundreds
hopefully no more rain though ;D
Smiddy ;D ;D
Great stuff Smiddy!
brilliant Smiddy. nice touch going over to the 408 as well :'( :)
Aww Smiddy :')
Smiddy <3
Have I missed much? Hows the back going?
Oh flowering rain.
why is this flowering happening. flower me
fffffffffffffffffffs
Onya Smiddy , C'mon Clarkey get your's mate. Power off rain.
page 63 as well!
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Getting reeaaaal sick of this goddamn rain!
on the (only) plus side - we get to hear Greigy's soothing voice
flowerING ADELAIDE!!!!!
Amazing Adelaide! Huss hitting the winning runs! the best match ive ever seen
Was sitting on the hill ;)
get to watch a Clarke century again ;D
okay. can somebody please explain to me why THE flower DON'T THEY KEEP SHOWING THE HIGHLIGHTS
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 10, 2014, 02:58:45 PM
okay. can somebody please explain to me why THE flower DON'T THEY KEEP SHOWING THE HIGHLIGHTS
They should just play yesterdays play again hahaha
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 10, 2014, 03:03:20 PM
QuoteAustralia RR 4.08
Nice on mate. ;)
Still raining pretty heavy here. :(
we're back!
lmao Ian Gould
Finally.
Onya Pup
Clarkey you champion.
Pup is an absolute legend.
Onya Clarkey, well done mate. ;)
flower yes Clarkey. another brilliant century. some struggles along the way, but still an absolutely fantastic innings
Awesome work by Clarkey and Smith.
Gutsy innings. True Captain's knock
He's still a knob though
Quote from: BratPack on December 10, 2014, 04:08:18 PM
Gutsy innings. True Captain's knock
He's still a knob though
Are any cricketers not knobs?
shower Smiddy nearly took the bowlers head off there!
Quote from: nrich102 on December 10, 2014, 04:10:06 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 10, 2014, 04:08:18 PM
Gutsy innings. True Captain's knock
He's still a knob though
Are any cricketers not knobs?
James Faulkner isn't...
Seriously there's only one knob in Australian Cricket. Michael Clarke
Nathan Lyon is in a category on his own, it's called "Being Nathan Lyon"
party time
Gould is in fine form today 8)
100 partnership
that's his highest test score!
Career high score for Smith.
Can't see any reason why he can't break into the elite group of batsmen in the world this year.
Smiddy cutting loose now. :)
flowerin Adelaide man what the flower
will Clarke declare? how much time has been lost?
Will the game continue today?
Quote from: nrich102 on December 10, 2014, 05:00:19 PM
Will the game continue today?
They may play till 7pm tonight to make up some time if the rain stops. :(
still looks like rain is falling.. ground wet.. might not make it back on
flowering rain. flower you. Yeah that's right run for cover you little barbies we're thrashing the pants off you [/12th Man]
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 10, 2014, 05:03:31 PM
still looks like rain is falling.. ground wet.. might not make it back on
Yeh it is mate and the light is pretty bad now which i think will mean no more play today sadly. :(
just saw some vision of the ground on tv, no chance play will continue today.
4.50 pm Rain has stopped, reports Sid Monga. Groundstaff are making their way out again
source Cricinfo
light is the big problem...
they're going back to the cricket on channel 9
The main cover is coming off now any amount of cricket is good even if it's only half and hour before it gets too dark
do we declare and try to pick up a wicket or 2 before stumps? if the bad light lets us
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 10, 2014, 05:41:06 PM
do we declare and try to pick up a wicket or 2 before stumps? if the bad light lets us
I'd probably declare and put them in tonight and try to grab a couple before close of play if we can get back on today. Fair chunk of time lost today.
This match will surely end in a draw now.
Play about to start. 21 overs if the rain stays away.
Quote from: Nige on December 10, 2014, 05:44:18 PM
This match will surely end in a draw now.
still plenty of time left in the test. good forecast for the last 3 days
Quote from: Grazz on December 10, 2014, 05:45:13 PM
Play about to start. 21 overs if the rain stays away.
I wish
Even w/o the rain probably still would've been a draw
Smiddy one fiddy. great work son
Great innings from Smith, we'd be in trouble without him.
Time to declare now.
Nuh we'll win this. ;)
Well done Smithy. :D
haha how the hell did that fall safe
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 10, 2014, 06:06:32 PM
haha how the hell did that fall safe
Very lucky. Think one fielder put the other off.
Good innings by Clarke, a real captains knock.
Declare.
another sublime innings skip. well batted
Clarke's pain killing meds have gone to his head! Everyone knows how good humid, overcast conditions suits a fast bowler, with the new dry ball btw!
I mean seriously Clarky? Day three tomorrow buddy, are we really waiting to bang 600? Yeah the pain meds have gone to his head
he'll have his reasons for not declaring. umps might have told him they'll call stumps if he declares
as I write this they start walking off
Well it's stumps now :( Think they could have played on.
yeah would have loved 30 odd minutes at India with the ball swinging!
Clarke must know something we don't? or he wanted Smith to get a double perhaps!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 10, 2014, 06:22:03 PM
he'll have his reasons for not declaring. umps might have told him they'll call stumps if he declares
Should've declared when play resumed!!!!!!!! Why the frog in the humid, overcast conditions with 485ish would anyone?
Quote from: nrich102 on December 10, 2014, 06:23:03 PM
Well it's stumps now :( Think they could have played on.
they could have, if the spinners were bowling
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 10, 2014, 06:24:21 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on December 10, 2014, 06:23:03 PM
Well it's stumps now :( Think they could have played on.
they could have, if the spinners were bowling
agreed they were getting smashed anyway, why bowl pace bowlers
Why would you have declared before stumps, makes no sense to me? Smith and Johnson are going to score just as quickly if not quicker than the top order would in the 2nd innings.
They go out, bat for 30 minutes tomorrow, have a tonk, if it pays off it pays off, they get 550+ and then probably won't need to bat again, then can attempt to bowl India out in 3 days. When you think about it, if each was to bat for equal time, it would equal 2.5 days each, so by giving them 3 full days + extra due to playing on for longer, then they have over half the game to bowl them out twice. It's not meant to rain anymore.
I totally understand why they've kept on batting, and I expect them to continue for a bit tomorrow morning, to put an India win out of the equation.
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 10, 2014, 05:59:27 PM
Even w/o the rain probably still would've been a draw
At the rate Australia were batting, I agree.
Yes declaring would've been the wrong decision. They'll start early each day to make up the lost overs.
Certainly won't be a draw unless there's a ton more rain
Quote from: Nige on December 10, 2014, 06:41:06 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 10, 2014, 05:59:27 PM
Even w/o the rain probably still would've been a draw
At the rate Australia were batting, I agree.
Surely you can't say that until you've seen the Aussies bat? We were going at a flying rate, particularly with Warner in there.
Quote from: Nige on December 10, 2014, 06:41:06 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 10, 2014, 05:59:27 PM
Even w/o the rain probably still would've been a draw
At the rate Australia were batting, I agree.
What. Australia were batting quickly for a test match... 4.30 an over = 387 in a day. Not sure about you, but that is a lot of runs in one day, and advances the match.
Today's 30 overs went for 163 runs, that's pretty quick!
glad they didn't declare...wanna see Smith score a double!
India will try and play for a draw and the results will be something like Amazing Adelaide
Quote from: PowerBug on December 10, 2014, 06:51:30 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 10, 2014, 06:41:06 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 10, 2014, 05:59:27 PM
Even w/o the rain probably still would've been a draw
At the rate Australia were batting, I agree.
What. Australia were batting quickly for a test match... 4.30 an over = 387 in a day. Not sure about you, but that is a lot of runs in one day, and advances the match.
Today's 30 overs went for 163 runs, that's pretty quick!
Okay, I worded that badly.
I meant in the sense that they were scoring with ease and compiling a big score.
Assuming India do the same (by same, I mean bat for two days to get close-ish to whatever Australia sets), then I can't see the game being won by either side.
anyone done the KFC trivia at cricket australia site??
I just got to 213 before getting one wrong :(
Quote from: Nige on December 10, 2014, 07:04:45 PM
Okay, I worded that badly.
I meant in the sense that they were scoring with ease and compiling a big score.
Assuming India do the same (by same, I mean bat for two days to get close-ish to whatever Australia sets), then I can't see the game being won by either side.
But India suck :P
Quote from: PowerBug on December 10, 2014, 07:11:24 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 10, 2014, 07:04:45 PM
Okay, I worded that badly.
I meant in the sense that they were scoring with ease and compiling a big score.
Assuming India do the same (by same, I mean bat for two days to get close-ish to whatever Australia sets), then I can't see the game being won by either side.
But India suck :P
Eh, I think their batting is drastically better than their bowling (particularly in the XI they have out there for this match), so they shouldn't have too much trouble.
Quote from: tabs on December 10, 2014, 07:09:03 PM
anyone done the KFC trivia at cricket australia site??
I just got to 213 before getting one wrong :(
Not now you got 213. :-\
I'll wait until both teams have batted on the pitch before making a prediction.
Quote from: Nige on December 10, 2014, 07:13:52 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 10, 2014, 07:11:24 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 10, 2014, 07:04:45 PM
Okay, I worded that badly.
I meant in the sense that they were scoring with ease and compiling a big score.
Assuming India do the same (by same, I mean bat for two days to get close-ish to whatever Australia sets), then I can't see the game being won by either side.
But India suck :P
Eh, I think their batting is drastically better than their bowling (particularly in the XI they have out there for this match), so they shouldn't have too much trouble.
Personally I don't rate any of their players. Pujara and Kohli showed a bit when they started out, and are both very good players, but unless they score 300 combined India will crumble. Seems to be that Indian players these days can't be bothered concentrating for more than 50 overs, as that is where the money is. (For the sake of a good series, I hope they can prove me wrong)
Also, if they lose 3-0 or worse this series they will slip to 7 in the rankings, below New Zealand. That will be embarrassing.
It's rather fitting that Hughes' three best mates in the side - Smith, Clarke and Warner - all tonned up
Quote from: Tominator on December 10, 2014, 07:22:48 PM
It's rather fitting that Hughes' three best mates in the side - Hughes, Clarke and Warner - all tonned up
You mean Smith, Clarke and Warner
India wont make 550-600 so it will be a case of can we bowl them out twice?
India's batting and bowling are basically equally garbage.
Quote from: tabs on December 10, 2014, 07:24:43 PM
Quote from: Tominator on December 10, 2014, 07:22:48 PM
It's rather fitting that Hughes' three best mates in the side - Hughes, Clarke and Warner - all tonned up
You mean Smith, Clarke and Warner
Fixed
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 10, 2014, 07:32:04 PM
India's batting and bowling are basically equally garbage.
they're good in India but rubbish everywhere else :P
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 10, 2014, 07:34:02 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 10, 2014, 07:32:04 PM
India's batting and bowling are basically equally garbage.
they're good in India but rubbish everywhere else :P
The opposite of the rest of the world really, who are good everywhere else but rubbish in India :P
Quote from: nrich102 on December 10, 2014, 07:35:30 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 10, 2014, 07:34:02 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 10, 2014, 07:32:04 PM
India's batting and bowling are basically equally garbage.
they're good in India but rubbish everywhere else :P
The opposite of the rest of the world really, who are good everywhere else but rubbish in India :P
Because they have rubbish pitches.
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 10, 2014, 07:38:45 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on December 10, 2014, 07:35:30 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 10, 2014, 07:34:02 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 10, 2014, 07:32:04 PM
India's batting and bowling are basically equally garbage.
they're good in India but rubbish everywhere else :P
The opposite of the rest of the world really, who are good everywhere else but rubbish in India :P
Because they have rubbish pitches.
huge potholes make it difficult.. just laughing at all of their players averages overseas
India have a GDP per person that is 126th in the world, $5450, which is 9 times less than Australia. I think they should have more problems than keeping perfect cricket pitches...
GDP of high cricket officals in India is way above its GDP. Has nothing to do with it. The BBCI don't change their pitches because otherwise the team would just be exposed more.
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 10, 2014, 09:01:01 PM
GDP of high cricket officals in India is way above its GDP. Has nothing to do with it. The BBCI don't change their pitches because otherwise the team would just be exposed more.
^
they're like rock stars over there...earning HEAPS more than the aussies...who actually win
Clarke has declared
indicating he would have last night if the umpire said we'd be able to bowl with the quicks
Quote from: Nige on December 10, 2014, 05:44:18 PM
This match will surely end in a draw now.
Not sure why.. Can make up time before and after each day to make up for the delays on day 2.
Aus have scored very quickly. Draw is pretty unlikely at this stage.
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 10:29:10 AM
Quote from: Nige on December 10, 2014, 05:44:18 PM
This match will surely end in a draw now.
Not sure why.. Can make up time before and after each day to make up for the delays on day 2.
Aus have scored very quickly. Draw is pretty unlikely at this stage.
As I said before, I reckon the Indians will bat for two days (they may or may not reach the Aussie total, probably will score 450ish give or take) and since it's already day 3, that means Australia will have to bat day 5 since India would have avoided the follow-on with a score of around 450 and they'd have to get India out again in roughly or less than a day which I don't see happening. :)
Depends on the pitch condition.
Hope to get a good look at Pujara today been waiting a while for this.
Quote from: Nige on December 11, 2014, 10:34:03 AM
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 10:29:10 AM
Quote from: Nige on December 10, 2014, 05:44:18 PM
This match will surely end in a draw now.
Not sure why.. Can make up time before and after each day to make up for the delays on day 2.
Aus have scored very quickly. Draw is pretty unlikely at this stage.
As I said before, I reckon the Indians will bat for two days (they may or may not reach the Aussie total, probably will score 450ish give or take) and since it's already day 3, that means Australia will have to bat day 5 since India would have avoided the follow-on with a score of around 450 and they'd have to get India out again in roughly or less than a day which I don't see happening. :)
Two days? Generous...
ahh dropped catch. did really well to even get to it though. saved 4!
Mitchy bowling showere.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 11, 2014, 10:38:12 AM
Depends on the pitch condition.
Hope to get a good look at Pujara today been waiting a while for this.
He'll be in at some point today, love watching him bat, he's very good.
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 10:38:34 AM
Quote from: Nige on December 11, 2014, 10:34:03 AM
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 10:29:10 AM
Quote from: Nige on December 10, 2014, 05:44:18 PM
This match will surely end in a draw now.
Not sure why.. Can make up time before and after each day to make up for the delays on day 2.
Aus have scored very quickly. Draw is pretty unlikely at this stage.
As I said before, I reckon the Indians will bat for two days (they may or may not reach the Aussie total, probably will score 450ish give or take) and since it's already day 3, that means Australia will have to bat day 5 since India would have avoided the follow-on with a score of around 450 and they'd have to get India out again in roughly or less than a day which I don't see happening. :)
Two days? Generous...
I'm sure you know best on the subject on Indian cricket, we'll go with whatever you say.
freakin tornado out there
Quote from: Nige on December 11, 2014, 10:42:04 AM
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 10:38:34 AM
Quote from: Nige on December 11, 2014, 10:34:03 AM
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 10:29:10 AM
Quote from: Nige on December 10, 2014, 05:44:18 PM
This match will surely end in a draw now.
Not sure why.. Can make up time before and after each day to make up for the delays on day 2.
Aus have scored very quickly. Draw is pretty unlikely at this stage.
As I said before, I reckon the Indians will bat for two days (they may or may not reach the Aussie total, probably will score 450ish give or take) and since it's already day 3, that means Australia will have to bat day 5 since India would have avoided the follow-on with a score of around 450 and they'd have to get India out again in roughly or less than a day which I don't see happening. :)
Two days? Generous...
I'm sure you know best on the subject on Indian cricket, we'll go with whatever you say.
I'm sure they can bat. But they're facing some bloody decent bowlers too.
Lyno on early
Gary :D
RHINO!! Got him!
THE RHYNOOOOOOOOOO
Get around the Rhino!
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 10:46:37 AM
Quote from: Nige on December 11, 2014, 10:42:04 AM
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 10:38:34 AM
Quote from: Nige on December 11, 2014, 10:34:03 AM
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 10:29:10 AM
Quote from: Nige on December 10, 2014, 05:44:18 PM
This match will surely end in a draw now.
Not sure why.. Can make up time before and after each day to make up for the delays on day 2.
Aus have scored very quickly. Draw is pretty unlikely at this stage.
As I said before, I reckon the Indians will bat for two days (they may or may not reach the Aussie total, probably will score 450ish give or take) and since it's already day 3, that means Australia will have to bat day 5 since India would have avoided the follow-on with a score of around 450 and they'd have to get India out again in roughly or less than a day which I don't see happening. :)
Two days? Generous...
I'm sure you know best on the subject on Indian cricket, we'll go with whatever you say.
I'm sure they can bat. But they're facing some bloody decent bowlers too.
Never discredited the Australian attack.
Keen to see how Pujara goes, he and Kohli are the pick of the Indian batsmen, I think he'll do well.
Piss of Dhawan ya slogger. Ryan harris such a good bowler!
Wow, Siddsy is way too slow :-\
Thought he was lucky to keep his spot. Wanted to see Hazlewood myself.
why has there been no mention of Patto?? is he injured?
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 11:23:00 AM
why has there been no mention of Patto?? is he injured?
Still working his way back from injury I think man
Quote from: elephants on December 11, 2014, 11:24:35 AM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 11:23:00 AM
why has there been no mention of Patto?? is he injured?
Still working his way back from injury I think man
I read the other day that he has been given the green light to start bowling for Dandenong.
Quote from: elephants on December 11, 2014, 11:24:35 AM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 11:23:00 AM
why has there been no mention of Patto?? is he injured?
Still working his way back from injury I think man
ah spewin. be nice to see him back in the team. plenty of time though. can't wait to see the opening bowling partnership of Paddy and Patto!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 11:27:17 AM
Quote from: elephants on December 11, 2014, 11:24:35 AM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 11:23:00 AM
why has there been no mention of Patto?? is he injured?
Still working his way back from injury I think man
ah spewin. be nice to see him back in the team. plenty of time though. can't wait to see the opening bowling partnership of Paddy and Patto!
Cummins first change ;D
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 11:14:16 AM
Wow, Siddsy is way too slow :-\
Thought he was lucky to keep his spot. Wanted to see Hazlewood myself.
Yeah he is miles off,. Ever since he dropped all that weight he hasnt been able to get back to where he was. Need to blood a young fella now!! Perfect time to learn of harris and Johnson. Then when harris retires blood another youngin.
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 11:28:39 AM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 11:27:17 AM
Quote from: elephants on December 11, 2014, 11:24:35 AM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 11:23:00 AM
why has there been no mention of Patto?? is he injured?
Still working his way back from injury I think man
ah spewin. be nice to see him back in the team. plenty of time though. can't wait to see the opening bowling partnership of Paddy and Patto!
Cummins first change ;D
I wanna see him open! think he'll be great opening bowler
Am I the only one who is really annoyed that Hilfy is stuck on 99 test wickets? Reckon we should play him in the fourth test (once we are 3-0 up of course) :p
Quote from: elephants on December 11, 2014, 11:32:52 AM
Am I the only one who is really annoyed that Hilfy is stuck on 99 test wickets? Reckon we should play him in the fourth test (once we are 3-0 up of course) :p
haha yeah I know what you mean. although he might like it, has some sort of a connection to Sir Don!
Clarke quote
"You wouldn't need a drink Vijay if you were fit"
Don't think Clarke should be poking fun at anyone
just a bit of fun Griff
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 11:42:41 AM
just a bit of fun Griff
I know at least he wasn't telling anyone to get ready for a f*cking broken arm
Quote from: R.Griffen on December 11, 2014, 11:45:46 AM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 11:42:41 AM
just a bit of fun Griff
I know at least he wasn't telling anyone to get ready for a f*cking broken arm
while stickin up for his teammate ;)
Hahaah BANTER!
Clarke wasn't fit and still made 128 :p he has the right to poke fun at whoever the flower he wants!
Agree with Warnie. It's ridiculous that in some matches DRS is used and some not.
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 12:19:43 PM
Agree with Warnie. It's ridiculous that in some matches DRS is used and some not.
India. cows.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 12:22:01 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 12:19:43 PM
Agree with Warnie. It's ridiculous that in some matches DRS is used and some not.
India. cows.
Biggest cows in world cricket.
Crazy how much power they have for such a mediocre team.
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 12:24:16 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 12:22:01 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 12:19:43 PM
Agree with Warnie. It's ridiculous that in some matches DRS is used and some not.
India. cows.
Biggest cows in world cricket.
Crazy how much power they have for such a mediocre team.
haha yeah exactly
If you want it to change, get in to cricket politics.
It's the ultimate battlefield for the highly opinionated on everything cricket. :P
Clarkey is giving everyone a bowl. 25 overs and five bowlers each bowled 5 overs. :P
Disagree with Warney when he said DRS is showing more LBW's are out. You just remember the ones that get turned from Not Out to Out. More would go the other way though, LBW's are rare. DRS should be used in all matches, it doesn't take the game backwards, and it brings it forward, so it's a positive. I wish I have it when I umpire sometimes, just to prove to the players that my call is correct. ;)
Warney's a Chelsea fan! ;D
Quote from: PowerBug on December 11, 2014, 12:29:31 PM
I wish I have it when I umpire sometimes, just to prove to the players that my call is correct. ;)
Same :P
flowerIN MITCHY BABY
Nelson strikes again!
Yay!
Massive respect to Mitch Johnson.
Referring to Taylor Walker as 'Rex'? flower off Slater.
Taylor Rex Walker WTF. ???
Tex the true MVP.
Lyon's having a good spell. Need a wicket!
Quote from: My Chumps on December 11, 2014, 02:15:06 PM
Lyon's having a good spell. Need a wicket!
sure is. just needs a bit of luck
get Lyon and Smiddy bowling in tandem
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 02:25:39 PM
get Lyon and Smiddy bowling in tandem
Bring Davey on for a bit of filth! :P
Quote from: Jayman on December 11, 2014, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 02:25:39 PM
get Lyon and Smiddy bowling in tandem
Bring Davey on for a bit of filth! :P
yeah for sure, he can land em pretty good at times
LYON!
THERE IT IS
flowerin well deserved Lyno
Bowling Gazza!
Pujara was looking really good, handy wicket from Gaz.
Great couple of overs from Gaz, deserved that wicket. Keep it coming, Rahane looked very nervous against him last over!
The man can bowl off-spin. Onya Gaz!
India will be hoping Rohit can replicate that ODI innings if and when he comes in.
Lyon gets through his over so quick
should be allowed to bowl at both ends I reckon!
Lyon cops some flack and so he should i.e against Pakistan but seems to bowl well on these type of wickets having a good spell credit due
Quote from: shaker on December 11, 2014, 03:10:59 PM
Lyon cops some flack and so he should i.e against Pakistan but seems to bowl well on these type of wickets having a good spell credit due
Yeah for some reason he doesn't bowl as well as he should on wickets that heavily favour spin, seems to prefer bounce.
flower nearly had another
should of had Smith/Warner bowling in tandem with Gaz would each bowl 90 second overs!
alright time for Rahane to go out
So close, almost had him
cmon Lyno
This has been a good partnership by Rahane and Kohli just to halt the Aussie momentum, Lyon was and still is looking super dangerous.
Spoke too soon. :P
Yesssssssssssssssssss. ;D
If you could just do that again Nige... :P
Quote from: Nige on December 11, 2014, 04:54:17 PM
Spoke too soon. :P
Onya Nige keep the comments coming mate. ;)
lmao flower yes Nige! well bowled :P
well deserved again Lyno
They've got to put on a decent partnership of like 100ish runs before I say anything.
Not sure whether Lyon's gonna let that happen though. :P
Quote from: Nige on December 11, 2014, 04:56:58 PM
They've got to put on a decent partnership of like 100ish runs before I say anything.
Not sure whether Lyon's gonna let that happen though. :P
Don't worry this post should do. :P
Quote from: Grazz on December 11, 2014, 05:09:09 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 11, 2014, 04:56:58 PM
They've got to put on a decent partnership of like 100ish runs before I say anything.
Not sure whether Lyon's gonna let that happen though. :P
Don't worry this post should do. :P
Probably.
new ball taken. 3 quick ones please!
Well batted Virat Kohli! 8)
Second test century in Australia, second at Adelaide.
well batted Kohli. great century. love his passion
now flower off :P
Such class from Kohli, great effort to score 100 first test as capt
Siddle's been bowling shiite :(
that was out
any danger of a dive there Watto? flower sake
FINALLY ONE GOES TO HAND!!!!
only JUST behind the line. thank flower!
RIpping catch HARRIS!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 06:10:05 PM
any danger of a dive there Watto? flower sake
He'd do a hammy or something, 10x more fragile than Clarkey.
yeah that was a flowerin great catch
So much about getting them to follow on. :\
A result still a chance here, in Australia's chance for sure, but India maybe an outside chance if they have a wicked 3rd innings with the ball :)
I hate draws. Please give us a result!
yeah India's day for sure. scored too quickly, and we struggled to pick up consecutive wickets
need early wickets tomorrow!
tough call but I think Rogers and Watson need to go.. showing their age in the field.
Watson in the team as an allrounder and he only bowls party pies at high 120's. Without him bowling a large chunk-or even holding down an end he cant be there. He doesn't make enough runs to be in the team.
Watson bowled fine, they won't get rid of him anyway.
Marsh, Harris and Lyon all bowled very well, often without luck (Lyon was really good).
Johnson was inconsistent. He just didn't bowl the dangerous bodyline deliveries that troubled SA and England so much and instead had strong overs followed by 2-3 bad ones.
Siddle was just poor all round. No pace, predictable short bowling with 0 variation. Really think Hazlewood is a good chance next test if Siddle can't turn it around.
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 11, 2014, 07:55:22 PM
Siddle was just poor all round. No pace, predictable short bowling with 0 variation. Really think Hazlewood is a good chance next test if Siddle can't turn it around.
To be fair, he did have a stomach bug or something.
Watson didn't bowl fine, he is picked for batting and bowling and he doesn't do much of either.
theres a huge difference between his best and worst
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 11, 2014, 06:19:33 PM
FINALLY ONE GOES TO HAND!!!!
only JUST behind the line. thank flower!
Why should they be referred anyway in this match with India refusing DRS. If they do not use DRS syrely they do not get benefit of no ball checking.
the bowlers have to learn tat if they stray on to the pads then they will be slaughtered
Lyno great catch!
Natman Lyon :D
I love Nathan Lyon.
Lyon bowling very very well here, looking like dragging a big haul.
spins it passed thr bat 3 times in a row
hello luck, are you there????
Jesus K Sharma looks clueless haha. That leave against Siddle looked so bad, very good descision.
Sidds! Gets him next ball hahaha
flower yeah Sidds
Siddle :-*
finally get a batsmen before he can reach double figures
Sidds. the flower
flower off Siddle. Sooner he's out the side, the better.
Gahh Gaz should have had another Sids should have caught that
Lets go wrap up the tail, get a close to a 100 run lead then bat real aggressive.
Saha has some shoes to fill, needs to put together a quality Dhoni-like innings for the sake of the Indians.
However, the Australian bowlers are looking great, particularly Lyon (God that's hard to say :P)!
Karn's gone in favour of Ashwin or Jadeja next test, you can bank on that.
Australia should go for the win
Quote from: Nige on December 12, 2014, 11:39:09 AM
Saha has some shoes to fill, needs to put together a quality Dhoni-like innings for the sake of the Indians.
However, the Australian bowlers are looking great, particularly Lyon (God that's hard to say :P)!
lel, I did it again.
Natman :D
Lyno 8)
very lucky. poor umpiring
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 12, 2014, 11:43:26 AM
Lyno 8)
very lucky. poor umpiring
Indias fault for not using the DRS really.
And that's number 5 8)
Quote from: nrich102 on December 12, 2014, 11:46:07 AM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 12, 2014, 11:43:26 AM
Lyno 8)
very lucky. poor umpiring
Indias fault for not using the DRS really.
yep. IMO every 50/50 should go against them. every 50/50
that was a real bad flower up by the ump, happy it went against them though
Lyno gets number 5 8)
great bowling. well deserved
Hahahah how's DRS sounding now...
Just as I'm posting this. GARY! :D #wheresBP
Inb4BP
Lyon still sucks shower :P
Still doesn't have the night watchman skills of Dizzy though. :P 8)
nice catch Watto. those late runs are always frustrating
we need runs, we need em quick. hopefully Davey can get goin again
Maybe let Watson open the batting to maybe boost the run rate?
Quote from: Nige on December 11, 2014, 10:34:03 AM
As I said before, I reckon the Indians will bat for two days (they may or may not reach the Aussie total, probably will score 450ish give or take) and since it's already day 3, that means Australia will have to bat day 5 since India would have avoided the follow-on with a score of around 450 and they'd have to get India out again in roughly or less than a day which I don't see happening. :)
Not a bad call atm Nige.
stop hitting the fielder and start getting the scoreboard tickin over
nice shot Rogers
Quote from: Nige on December 12, 2014, 12:10:36 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 11, 2014, 10:34:03 AM
As I said before, I reckon the Indians will bat for two days (they may or may not reach the Aussie total, probably will score 450ish give or take) and since it's already day 3, that means Australia will have to bat day 5 since India would have avoided the follow-on with a score of around 450 and they'd have to get India out again in roughly or less than a day which I don't see happening. :)
Not a bad call atm Nige.
Didn't quite bat two days :P
Quote from: Jayman on December 12, 2014, 12:49:52 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 12, 2014, 12:10:36 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 11, 2014, 10:34:03 AM
As I said before, I reckon the Indians will bat for two days (they may or may not reach the Aussie total, probably will score 450ish give or take) and since it's already day 3, that means Australia will have to bat day 5 since India would have avoided the follow-on with a score of around 450 and they'd have to get India out again in roughly or less than a day which I don't see happening. :)
Not a bad call atm Nige.
Didn't quite bat two days :P
Nailed most of it. ;)
Quote from: Nige on December 12, 2014, 12:51:34 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 12, 2014, 12:49:52 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 12, 2014, 12:10:36 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 11, 2014, 10:34:03 AM
As I said before, I reckon the Indians will bat for two days (they may or may not reach the Aussie total, probably will score 450ish give or take) and since it's already day 3, that means Australia will have to bat day 5 since India would have avoided the follow-on with a score of around 450 and they'd have to get India out again in roughly or less than a day which I don't see happening. :)
Not a bad call atm Nige.
Didn't quite bat two days :P
Nailed most of it. ;)
spot on!
either Australia set a low score that India need like 8 an over to get it with limited time or they just bat t he whole time.. from Aus's second innings start we might be in for a draw
If India need 400 in 50 overs they'll probably get it lol
If they need 300 in 100 overs they'll fall about 100 runs short.
Feel sorry for Saha, he might want DRS, but the BCCI are just pricks :P
I don't understand why India don't want DRS?!?!?!?!
literally straight to him. did not have to move one iota
Rogers gone early again..
Good get the slappers in
Kohli's a cow.
The Adelaide oval looks sensational for watching cricket. Very impressive indeed.
Quote from: Jayman on December 12, 2014, 01:48:58 PM
Kohli's a cow.
Nobody is safe from the wrath of Jayman. :P
Edit: Except from Nathan Lyon.
Quote from: Nige on December 12, 2014, 03:08:34 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 12, 2014, 01:48:58 PM
Kohli's a cow.
Nobody is safe from the wrath of Jayman. :P
Edit: Except from Nathan Lyon.
Haha I just think giving batsmen a send-off is so unnecessary.
Quote from: Jayman on December 12, 2014, 03:17:11 PM
Haha I just think giving batsmen a send-off is so unnecessary.
mmmm yeah, tell your teammates that Jay
Quote from: Jayman on December 12, 2014, 03:17:11 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 12, 2014, 03:08:34 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 12, 2014, 01:48:58 PM
Kohli's a cow.
Nobody is safe from the wrath of Jayman. :P
Edit: Except from Nathan Lyon.
Haha I just think giving batsmen a send-off is so unnecessary.
Yeah, it's not a great gesture, I found it disappointing. :-\ I just thought 'cow' was a bit excessive, but that's probably because I'm a huge Kohli fan and have nothing but admiration for him, especially the way he's conducted himself for a majority of this match. :P
lmao wicked
No ball haha
SO GOOD! ;D
Haha Warner you legend.
Rohit's not the worst part timer!
Nothing like a good sledge haha.
Love the spice.
Pretty sure Warner blew one of them a kiss haha.
Godbless you Warner
well played Watson ;D that's usin your head
LOL @ Aaron
Highlight of the day so far now.
Whenever I see Aaron I think of this hahaha.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd7FixvoKBw (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd7FixvoKBw)
Quote from: Nige on December 12, 2014, 03:28:09 PM
Rohit's not the worst part timer!
Rohit is the part-timer in the XI, but has shoulder issues according to Harsha Bhogle, which explains why they bowled Vijay more.
Quote from: PowerBug on December 12, 2014, 03:34:36 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 12, 2014, 03:28:09 PM
Rohit's not the worst part timer!
Rohit is the part-timer in the XI, but has shoulder issues according to Harsha Bhogle, which explains why they bowled Vijay more.
Yeah, I'm aware. I don't think Vijay is bad either honestly. They could really use Ashwin or Jadeja rather than Karn though.
Quote from: nrich102 on December 12, 2014, 03:32:46 PM
Whenever I see Aaron I think of this hahaha.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd7FixvoKBw (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd7FixvoKBw)
I could be like that ;D
RAHUL DRAVID! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
heh heh
love it. suck a long hard one India
Maybe India will change their minds now on DRS now. It should be in every game around the world how India gets to say no we don't want it just baffles me. :)
I love Ian Gould so much.
Quote from: Nige on December 12, 2014, 04:18:17 PM
I love Ian Gould so much.
haha we've seen some brilliant hundreds and some great bowling from The Lyon, but I wouldn't mind seeing Ian Gould handed the MoTM 8)
Quote from: Grazz on December 12, 2014, 04:14:01 PM
Maybe India will change their minds now on DRS now. It should be in every game around the world how India gets to say no we don't want it just baffles me. :)
India is too large a stakeholder in world cricket, and unfortunately, they know it.
well placed skip
Davey's about to get his second ton here.
Nige I swear to god, if you just mozzed him.... watch out
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 12, 2014, 05:08:28 PM
Nige I swear to god, if you just mozzed him.... watch out
Pls, it only works on the Indians. :P
they'll want to keep him in the 90s for as long as possible
the scoring has dried right up
beautiful Davey 8)
Quote from: Nige on December 12, 2014, 05:09:22 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 12, 2014, 05:08:28 PM
Nige I swear to god, if you just mozzed him.... watch out
Pls, it only works on the Indians. :P
good man :P
LOL SMITH
Why are we batting so slowly? ???
Quote from: Jayman on December 12, 2014, 05:42:06 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 12, 2014, 05:39:15 PM
Why are we batting so slowly? ???
Because the lead is currently 286 and the plan must be just to bat out the day and declare overnight with whatever the score is at stumps.
Clearly they're confident with bowling India out tomorrow.
well batted again Davey
I suspect we'll hear a few YUUUHHHHH CMAAAAAAAN from Davey when we get wickets ;D
Nice innings Warner, but silly shot considering the mediocre bowler who spins it towards cow corner for you, why reverse sweep against the spin.... :\
Time for Steve and Mitchy fireworks, get hitting not as easy to score runs out there as people commenting above think. Hopefully they can score another 100
Edit; Just realised how long was left, 100 seems very ambitious, maybe 50 more lol
Quote from: Sweetness on December 12, 2014, 04:28:20 PM
Quote from: Grazz on December 12, 2014, 04:14:01 PM
Maybe India will change their minds now on DRS now. It should be in every game around the world how India gets to say no we don't want it just baffles me. :)
India is too large a stakeholder in world cricket, and unfortunately, they know it.
The world cricketing body is week as you know what. ;)
Edit: weak as
Quote from: PowerBug on December 12, 2014, 05:47:40 PM
Nice innings Warner, but silly shot considering the mediocre bowler who spins it towards cow corner for you, why reverse sweep against the spin.... :\
Time for Steve and Mitchy fireworks, get hitting not as easy to score runs out there as people commenting above think. Hopefully they can score another 100
yeah that's it, think scoring runs isn't that easy out there. Davey is in stellar form, and I think even he was finding it hard towards the end there
Considering that its been more than 100 years since a total of 250 has been chased down at Adelaide it really doesn't matter how fast Australia bat, rather when they declare
Quote from: Nige on December 12, 2014, 05:43:58 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 12, 2014, 05:42:06 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 12, 2014, 05:39:15 PM
Why are we batting so slowly? ???
Because the lead is currently 286 and the plan must be just to bat out the day and declare overnight with whatever the score is at stumps.
Clearly they're confident with bowling India out tomorrow.
Would have liked to have been a bit more aggressive. This is still a good batting wicket.
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 12, 2014, 05:52:30 PM
Considering that its been more than 100 years since a total of 250 has been chased down at Adelaide it really doesn't matter how fast Australia bat, rather when they declare
No captain would risk it though as they are saying now.
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 12, 2014, 05:52:30 PM
Considering that its been more than 100 years since a total of 250 has been chased down at Adelaide it really doesn't matter how fast Australia bat, rather when they declare
And considering India's long tail, they probably are fine as they are.
Now Smith can play a reverse thingo (that wasn't a sweep) against K. Sharma.
Quote from: PowerBug on December 12, 2014, 05:55:07 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 12, 2014, 05:52:30 PM
Considering that its been more than 100 years since a total of 250 has been chased down at Adelaide it really doesn't matter how fast Australia bat, rather when they declare
And considering India's long tail, they probably are fine as they are.
Now Smith can play a reverse thingo (that wasn't a sweep) against K. Sharma.
Switch hit?
Quote from: Nige on December 12, 2014, 05:56:07 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 12, 2014, 05:55:07 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 12, 2014, 05:52:30 PM
Considering that its been more than 100 years since a total of 250 has been chased down at Adelaide it really doesn't matter how fast Australia bat, rather when they declare
And considering India's long tail, they probably are fine as they are.
Now Smith can play a reverse thingo (that wasn't a sweep) against K. Sharma.
Switch hit?
I guess so. Didn't look effective but got him 4 haha
Quote from: PowerBug on December 12, 2014, 06:00:23 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 12, 2014, 05:56:07 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 12, 2014, 05:55:07 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 12, 2014, 05:52:30 PM
Considering that its been more than 100 years since a total of 250 has been chased down at Adelaide it really doesn't matter how fast Australia bat, rather when they declare
And considering India's long tail, they probably are fine as they are.
Now Smith can play a reverse thingo (that wasn't a sweep) against K. Sharma.
Switch hit?
I guess so. Didn't look effective but got him 4 haha
It raced away, I was so surprised haha.
nice Marshy
Quote from: Grazz on December 12, 2014, 05:55:02 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 12, 2014, 05:52:30 PM
Considering that its been more than 100 years since a total of 250 has been chased down at Adelaide it really doesn't matter how fast Australia bat, rather when they declare
No captain would risk it though as they are saying now.
Yeah Clarke evidently isn't going to declare right now, just pointing out
Marshy :D
Should declare now!!
Marsh :(
Very good innings though, just needed to smash some runs and he did that well.
Not sure it would be a wise decision to declare now, just pile on the runs until stumps.
Kohli should miss a match
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 12, 2014, 06:11:19 PM
Kohli should miss a match
First test as captain, might just get a warning.
Smiddy's at it again!
350 should be enough. Thats what id want if i was skipper.
Smiddy's not even trying.
yeah that's what will happen, but he should miss one. how much time does he want to bowl the required overs.. with spinners. can bet your life if he was in a good position he'd be racing through the overs
Smiddy anada fiddy. great work son
Yeah with all the part timers and spin bowling he just ended up wasting time
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 12, 2014, 06:16:34 PM
yeah that's what will happen, but he should miss one. how much time does he want to bowl the required overs.. with spinners. can bet your life if he was in a good position he'd be racing through the overs
Smiddy anada fiddy. great work son
Agree mate he would be for sure.
Kohli does seem like a bit of a dick doesn't he. The over the top celebration when Warner eventually got out, the chatter to Smith, excessive appealing. Only one test so I'll wait until the end of the series for a proper judgement, but not a fan so far.
all Indians excessively appeal, without DRS they think they can steal a few wickets...
Australia shouldn't play them until they sue DRS
Then they miss out on revenue, Indians pull the crowds. Tough one, maybe if everyone decided to not play them, they might change their ways.
Or if the players (India's players) grouped together and went to the board saying they want to use DRS, again, that may have an impact.
Until then, gotta live with it :(
true...but they annoy me
I think if you play in a country that uses drs then they should accept that and if they dont want it in India then dont use it, that way everyone is happy.
Quote from: Grazz on December 12, 2014, 07:43:09 PM
I think if you play in a country that uses drs then they should accept that and if they dont want it in India then dont use it, that way everyone is happy.
+1
It's democratic atm and I think the ICC are intent on keeping it that way.
That said, I think India is the only nation that doesn't like the DRS, but I guess unless the ICC overrule the BCCI and make it compulsory in all tests or something.
Quote from: Grazz on December 12, 2014, 07:43:09 PM
I think if you play in a country that uses drs then they should accept that and if they dont want it in India then dont use it, that way everyone is happy.
I reckon India refusing to use DRS is a better scenario than India refusing to play overseas matches at all
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 12, 2014, 08:38:46 PM
Quote from: Grazz on December 12, 2014, 07:43:09 PM
I think if you play in a country that uses drs then they should accept that and if they dont want it in India then dont use it, that way everyone is happy.
I reckon India refusing to use DRS is a better scenario than India refusing to play overseas matches at all
Haha yep there is alot of truth in that mate.
They should have a vote of member countries majority rules , India will soon get sick of playing with themselves ..... or will they ::)
you flowerin ripper
again India unlucky. and I love it. keep em coming
nice start Lyno. all day mate
I get he's bowling super well, creating a flowerload of chances and India are struggling so bad that they really have no idea how to play him, but I'm really getting annoyed by Gaz appealing every ball.
just giving India a taste of their own medicine
Please, Lyon's been 10x worse with his appealing than the Indian team.
yeah maybe this match, but over the years... not even on the same planet
Harbhajan Singh... was there ever a time he wasn't appealing
at least he is creating half chances! better than Siddle!
thats as plumb as it gets
Flower you India for not using the DRS.
Yes, let's all get abusive and mad at a country on a forum because that will make them change their stance on the DRS.
flower yeah Lyno! well deserved
nice catch too
Gaz you beauty! Has bowled so incredibly well, so happy for him, should end the discussion about the spinner for a while. Kohli is a crucial wicket here. Hads looking right on top of his keeping too.
CONNOR
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 13, 2014, 12:28:48 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 12:25:28 PM
CONNOR
haha they sure do love playing that ad
It's literally every second commercial haha.
That pie isn't even good.
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 12:33:00 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 13, 2014, 12:28:48 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 12:25:28 PM
CONNOR
haha they sure do love playing that ad
It's literally every second commercial haha.
That pie isn't even good.
yeah heard that from a few people. I still gotta try it though
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 13, 2014, 12:35:33 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 12:33:00 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 13, 2014, 12:28:48 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 12:25:28 PM
CONNOR
haha they sure do love playing that ad
It's literally every second commercial haha.
That pie isn't even good.
yeah heard that from a few people. I still gotta try it though
There's nothing KFC about it, like at all.
It's really just a chicken pie. One you could get from the local bakery or patisserie or wherever you get half decent pies haha. :P
Nige it's time for you to strike
we need a wicket :P
and go
(http://www.umnet.com/pic/diy/screensaver/3/Homer-Thinking--39623.gif)
C'mon Smiddy!
squeeze in a nap
Well, there goes Pup
Definitely will be out of second test.
Clarke done a hammy now think it's about time he realizes that his body is not up to any form of the game anymore sad but there is no way he can play any more in this series the world cup or the Ashes next year , he got a ton for his mate but it must be all over now :(
Erasmus is a flower wit
Don't think I've seen an unluckier bowler than Lyon has been today, almost every 50/50 gone against him
Clarke sent for scans on the hammy...looked real bad
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 02:47:00 PM
Clarke sent for scans on the hammy...looked real bad
Yes it was not just a twinge looked like a bad tear
we're not asking him to be perfect, we're just asking him to do his job. if a bloke keeps padding up to balls that are hitting the stumps, one has to be given. you got a bat... use it!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 13, 2014, 03:03:04 PM
we're not asking him to be perfect, we're just asking him to do his job. if a bloke keeps padding up to balls that are hitting the stumps, one has to be given. you got a bat... use it!
So, he made a mistake. Just like every other umpire has done, just like every other human has done.
There have been shockers both ways, it happens.
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 03:04:25 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 13, 2014, 03:03:04 PM
we're not asking him to be perfect, we're just asking him to do his job. if a bloke keeps padding up to balls that are hitting the stumps, one has to be given. you got a bat... use it!
So, he made a mistake. Just like every other umpire has done, just like every other human has done.
There have been shockers both ways, it happens.
mistake
s :P
he's paid to get it right! I see what you mean but there's been 3-4 that were out/very close
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 03:04:25 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 13, 2014, 03:03:04 PM
we're not asking him to be perfect, we're just asking him to do his job. if a bloke keeps padding up to balls that are hitting the stumps, one has to be given. you got a bat... use it!
So, he made a mistake. Just like every other umpire has done, just like every other human has done.
There have been shockers both ways, it happens.
So if I wire a house up incorrectly and then it burns down. I just get a pat on the back and told everyone makes mistakes?
I have never made a mistake :P
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 13, 2014, 03:08:25 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 03:04:25 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 13, 2014, 03:03:04 PM
we're not asking him to be perfect, we're just asking him to do his job. if a bloke keeps padding up to balls that are hitting the stumps, one has to be given. you got a bat... use it!
So, he made a mistake. Just like every other umpire has done, just like every other human has done.
There have been shockers both ways, it happens.
So if I wire a house up incorrectly and then it burns down. I just get a pat on the back and told everyone makes mistakes?
You forgot to say you were paid handsomely for wiring it up wrong :P
Aussies are due for some luck today!
if India do decide to go hard for the win, it might create an opportunity to break this partnetship. new guy comes in, get him cheaply, run through the tail
please
if only
Smith on gotta try something
flower that was it
Clarke's still a knob.
Nathan Lyon's still useless.
We deserve to lose, probably won't but we deserve to
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 13, 2014, 03:08:25 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 03:04:25 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 13, 2014, 03:03:04 PM
we're not asking him to be perfect, we're just asking him to do his job. if a bloke keeps padding up to balls that are hitting the stumps, one has to be given. you got a bat... use it!
So, he made a mistake. Just like every other umpire has done, just like every other human has done.
There have been shockers both ways, it happens.
So if I wire a house up incorrectly and then it burns down. I just get a pat on the back and told everyone makes mistakes?
Completely different context.
How many overs till we get a new ball anyone ?
Come on Nige, ease up, people are allowed to express frustration.
Nobody is attacking him personally, but he has made a few important errors today. Both ways yes, but that doesn't alleviate the frustration at all.
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 03:39:06 PM
How many overs till we get a new ball anyone ?
19 more overs.
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 03:39:06 PM
How many overs till we get a new ball anyone ?
19 after this one
Cheers people looks like our only hope of winning to there credit the Indians are playing very smart ATM
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 03:43:04 PM
Cheers people looks like our only hope of winning to there credit the Indians are playing very smart ATM
yep get the quicks to fire up with the new cherry
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 03:43:04 PM
Cheers people looks like our only hope of winning to there credit the Indians are playing very smart ATM
I'd be more worried about India winning.
Agree shaker and with both batsmen walking across the crease to Lyon it really puts doubt into umpires mind whether the ball will hit stumps or not. Not saying the decisions were right but just saying with no DRS umpire has a split second to make decision as to whether ball will bounce over stumps, hit the stumps or whether hit in line. Lyon got lucky with some decisions in the first innings to be honest.
Hate it when umpires, who are fallible, decisions are put under the microscope by slow motion replays, hot spot and hawkeye when no DRS is being used. In saying that decisions have gone both ways this test as well.
flowering hell
and yet another
deep breath
Erasmus, still a flower wit.
only just realised its 160 to win in a session. and there's another 50/50 lbw decision
Quote from: Ringo on December 13, 2014, 03:58:21 PM
Agree shaker and with both batsmen walking across the crease to Lyon it really puts doubt into umpires mind whether the ball will hit stumps or not. Not saying the decisions were right but just saying with no DRS umpire has a split second to make decision as to whether ball will bounce over stumps, hit the stumps or whether hit in line. Lyon got lucky with some decisions in the first innings to be honest.
Hate it when umpires, who are fallible, decisions are put under the microscope by slow motion replays, hot spot and hawkeye when no DRS is being used. In saying that decisions have gone both ways this test as well.
exactly, Lyon got very lucky in the first innings but now he's getting nothing. Inconsistent!
153 from 35 overs, just over 4.3 an over. They'll need a wicket or two very soon or India will run away with it.
Quote from: Ringo on December 13, 2014, 03:58:21 PM
Agree shaker and with both batsmen walking across the crease to Lyon it really puts doubt into umpires mind whether the ball will hit stumps or not. Not saying the decisions were right but just saying with no DRS umpire has a split second to make decision as to whether ball will bounce over stumps, hit the stumps or whether hit in line. Lyon got lucky with some decisions in the first innings to be honest.
Hate it when umpires, who are fallible, decisions are put under the microscope by slow motion replays, hot spot and hawkeye when no DRS is being used. In saying that decisions have gone both ways this test as well.
Spot on Ringo and it seems to be still a very good batting wicket on day 5 our only hope is the new ball and some quality bowling :-\
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 04:18:16 PM
Quote from: Ringo on December 13, 2014, 03:58:21 PM
Agree shaker and with both batsmen walking across the crease to Lyon it really puts doubt into umpires mind whether the ball will hit stumps or not. Not saying the decisions were right but just saying with no DRS umpire has a split second to make decision as to whether ball will bounce over stumps, hit the stumps or whether hit in line. Lyon got lucky with some decisions in the first innings to be honest.
Hate it when umpires, who are fallible, decisions are put under the microscope by slow motion replays, hot spot and hawkeye when no DRS is being used. In saying that decisions have gone both ways this test as well.
Spot on Ringo and it seems to be still a very good batting wicket on day 5 our only hope is the new ball and some quality bowling :-\
So in other words: We're flowered
Quote from: BratPack on December 13, 2014, 04:27:15 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 04:18:16 PM
Quote from: Ringo on December 13, 2014, 03:58:21 PM
Agree shaker and with both batsmen walking across the crease to Lyon it really puts doubt into umpires mind whether the ball will hit stumps or not. Not saying the decisions were right but just saying with no DRS umpire has a split second to make decision as to whether ball will bounce over stumps, hit the stumps or whether hit in line. Lyon got lucky with some decisions in the first innings to be honest.
Hate it when umpires, who are fallible, decisions are put under the microscope by slow motion replays, hot spot and hawkeye when no DRS is being used. In saying that decisions have gone both ways this test as well.
Spot on Ringo and it seems to be still a very good batting wicket on day 5 our only hope is the new ball and some quality bowling :-\
So in other words: We're flowered
2 or 3 wickets can change any match still to many runs and overs to go to say we're flowered
exactly Shaker slows the run rate, have to adjust to pace, spin and bounce... definitely puts pressure on
flowerING FINALLY!!!!!!
that's it shaker. break this partnership and anything can happen
lmao lmao lmao flower yeah baby
Ha ha there you go 99 bad luck NOT
C'mon run through them
HE GAVE AN LBW?!?!?!?!? lol
About flowering time...
Well played by Vijay though.
MOTHERflowerIN LYNO BABYY
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.
yeah Gaz!
GAZZZZZZZZ
OH MY GOODNESS
That's 2 ha ha ha game on
Dear umpire.
I wish to complain about your blatant favouritism towards Nathan Lyon. We know he's shower, there's no need to pity him
Sincerely
BratPack
Was that given LBW or caught? I swear that wasn't close to the bat.
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 13, 2014, 04:41:32 PM
Was that given LBW or caught? I swear that wasn't close to the bat.
Caught, but yes you're right.
Oh well, Lyon deserved some luck.
Wowee.
Think the doubtful decisions now number Australia 5 India 6 for this test,
just saying evens up over the course of a test match.
Quote from: BratPack on December 13, 2014, 04:41:13 PM
Dear umpire.
I wish to complain about your blatant favouritism towards Nathan Lyon. We know he's shower, there's no need to pity him
Sincerely
BratPack
Are you of Indian decent BP :P
Quote from: Ringo on December 13, 2014, 04:46:10 PM
Think the doubtful decisions now number Australia 5 India 6 for this test,
just saying evens up over the course of a test match.
so we still got one left ;D
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 04:46:40 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 13, 2014, 04:41:13 PM
Dear umpire.
I wish to complain about your blatant favouritism towards Nathan Lyon. We know he's shower, there's no need to pity him
Sincerely
BratPack
Are you of Indian decent BP :P
No just someone who knows that Nathan Lyon is the worst bowler Australia has ever produced not named Nathan Hauritz
Quote from: BratPack on December 13, 2014, 04:49:37 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 04:46:40 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 13, 2014, 04:41:13 PM
Dear umpire.
I wish to complain about your blatant favouritism towards Nathan Lyon. We know he's shower, there's no need to pity him
Sincerely
BratPack
Are you of Indian decent BP :P
No just someone who knows that Nathan Lyon is the worst bowler Australia has ever produced not named Nathan Hauritz
Hahahaha.
How did you feel about Jason Krejza, BP?
that's just a blatant troll BP :P
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 04:50:49 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 13, 2014, 04:49:37 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 04:46:40 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 13, 2014, 04:41:13 PM
Dear umpire.
I wish to complain about your blatant favouritism towards Nathan Lyon. We know he's shower, there's no need to pity him
Sincerely
BratPack
Are you of Indian decent BP :P
No just someone who knows that Nathan Lyon is the worst bowler Australia has ever produced not named Nathan Hauritz
Hahahaha.
How did you feel about Jason Krejza, BP?
I would take 100 Jason Krejzas before I picked one Nathan Lyon
Quote from: BratPack on December 13, 2014, 04:49:37 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 04:46:40 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 13, 2014, 04:41:13 PM
Dear umpire.
I wish to complain about your blatant favouritism towards Nathan Lyon. We know he's shower, there's no need to pity him
Sincerely
BratPack
Are you of Indian decent BP :P
No just someone who knows that Nathan Lyon is the worst bowler Australia has ever produced not named Nathan Hauritz
Cmon man get behind our team I'm not in the Lyon fanclub but he is playing for the us so GO AUSSIE'S
12 wickets in Krejzas first match...granted it did go for 200 odd :P
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 05:01:25 PM
12 wickets in Krejzas first match...granted it did go for 200 odd :P
12/358 :P
100 off 22 overs one day stuff this new ball is the key think we can do it if we use it well
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 13, 2014, 05:02:55 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 05:01:25 PM
12 wickets in Krejzas first match...granted it did go for 200 odd :P
12/358 :P
Still better than anything Nathan Lyon has ever done
Lyon getting second over with new ball?
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 13, 2014, 05:02:55 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 05:01:25 PM
12 wickets in Krejzas first match...granted it did go for 200 odd :P
12/358 :P
Gives him an average of 29.83. Compared to Nathan Lyon who has an average of 32.99 :P
Why would Johnson be bowling now with the new ball due :o
GAZ!!! good catch from Warner!
I'd take a 29 bowling average in test cricket!
Least Lyon earns that wicket unlike the last one
This is gonna be very close...
Ha ha BP another one for Lyon just keep bagging him mate :P
flower yeah
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 05:18:45 PM
Ha ha BP another one for Lyon just keep bagging him mate :P
He was a member of the Adelaide Oval groundstaff when he was first picked, anything he does in Adelaide is inadmissible in the argument of "Is Nathan Lyon shower? (Yes He is)"
good stuff Gaz!
keep him on!
BOWLED HIM
I will suck your dick Lyon. bring us home
Lyno!
Get around Gazza thats a 10fer this match.
Quote from: BratPack on December 13, 2014, 05:23:49 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 05:18:45 PM
Ha ha BP another one for Lyon just keep bagging him mate :P
He was a member of the Adelaide Oval groundstaff when he was first picked, anything he does in Adelaide is inadmissible in the argument of "Is Nathan Lyon shower? (Yes He is)"
Ha ha we will keep this going and we will win BP 10 wickets for the match if you really get stuck into him he might get a hat trick ha ha ha :P
Quote from: BratPack on December 13, 2014, 04:53:56 PM
I would take 100 Jason Krejzas before I picked one Nathan Lyon
Lel, me too.
Bit silly of Saha, got a bit carried away.
10/277 isn't great...
Lyon is the only one who is going to take wickets. Wish we could bowl him from both ends :P
Also, Would've preferred Josh Hazlewood over Siddle.
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 13, 2014, 05:31:33 PM
10/277 isn't great...
if you bowl a team out for 277 (on a batting friendly pitch), that's a top effort
GOT HIM!
HOLY URINE
Getting 10 wickets as a spinner with a sub 35 average is pretty good
HOOOOOOOOLY SHIIIIIIIIIIT
Exactly what we needed.
holy shower! he was the man! good knock Kholi!
Be cows about if you want, but that brings an end to a fantastic innings.
well batted Kohli
Ha ha BP what a hack worst bowling performance I think I have seen :P
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 05:38:01 PM
Ha ha BP what a hack worst bowling performance I think I have seen :P
lmao I like you man 8)
Awesome innings by Kohli, think we have it now though :D
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 05:37:40 PM
Be cows about if you want, but that brings an end to a fantastic innings.
Nobody said it wasn't. We're not being cows, we're supporting our team.
geez who gets motm... Warner... Kohli... Lyon...
Quote from: AFEV on December 13, 2014, 05:39:05 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 05:37:40 PM
Be cows about if you want, but that brings an end to a fantastic innings.
Nobody said it wasn't. We're not being cows, we're supporting our team.
only annoyed with Kholi because we couldn't get him out :P
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 13, 2014, 05:40:02 PM
geez who gets motm... Warner... Kohli... Lyon...
Add Smiddy as well ;)
Probably Lyon though
Quote from: AFEV on December 13, 2014, 05:39:05 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 05:37:40 PM
Be cows about if you want, but that brings an end to a fantastic innings.
Nobody said it wasn't. We're not being cows, we're supporting our team.
Never said anything about not being able to support the team. ???
What a test! Absolutely thrilling.
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 05:41:30 PM
Quote from: AFEV on December 13, 2014, 05:39:05 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 05:37:40 PM
Be cows about if you want, but that brings an end to a fantastic innings.
Nobody said it wasn't. We're not being cows, we're supporting our team.
Never said anything about not being able to support the team. ???
Come on, it's fairly strongly implied when you're criticising for celebrating a wicket.
These tail enders are looking tentative against the quicks.
this reminds me of the one in the 07/08 series where Clarke took 3 wickets in the last couple of overs...edge of the seat stuff
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 05:45:50 PM
this reminds me of the one in the 07/08 series where Clarke took 3 wickets in the last couple of overs...edge of the seat stuff
flower that was a brilliant finish. still gives me chills when I see highlights.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 13, 2014, 05:46:36 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 05:45:50 PM
this reminds me of the one in the 07/08 series where Clarke took 3 wickets in the last couple of overs...edge of the seat stuff
flower that was a brilliant finish. still gives me chills when I see highlights.
Hell yeah!
It's still 3 wickets though, draw still in contention.
Two moooooooooooooore
2 left good stuff Rhino.
AWWWWWW YEAH
come on 2 more. flowerin do this
I flowering love Harris.
rotten shot...but they should be going for the runs India, better than shutting down completely and just blocking
Should win from here let's hope Lyon can pick up another one hey BP , BP are you ok :P
Shami deserves to get a hiding in the dressing room for that. Your captain goes out and fights for 140 runs on the last day and you come in and try slog the ball? shameful
MITCHYYYYYY
Johnson ;D ;D
2nd new ball taken and a wick straight away ;D
ONE flowerING MORE
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 13, 2014, 05:56:41 PM
Shami deserves to get a hiding in the dressing room for that. Your captain goes out and fights for 140 runs on the last day and you come in and try slog the ball? shameful
That's how he bats though. Everybody knew that.
Shane Watson would have reviewed that.
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 06:01:57 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 13, 2014, 05:56:41 PM
Shami deserves to get a hiding in the dressing room for that. Your captain goes out and fights for 140 runs on the last day and you come in and try slog the ball? shameful
That's how he bats though. Everybody knew that.
and he couldn't of played worse
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 13, 2014, 06:02:27 PM
Shane Watson would have reviewed that.
Maybe Australia should just stop using the DRS to stop Watson using it ;D ;D
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 13, 2014, 06:02:27 PM
Shane Watson would have reviewed that.
"Shane, there's no DRS"
-Watto keeps gesturing for the review-
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 13, 2014, 06:02:52 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 06:01:57 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 13, 2014, 05:56:41 PM
Shami deserves to get a hiding in the dressing room for that. Your captain goes out and fights for 140 runs on the last day and you come in and try slog the ball? shameful
That's how he bats though. Everybody knew that.
and he couldn't have played worse
FTFY
I'm fairly sure getting dismissed without scoring a run is worse. :P
stop playing and missing please
I reckon India have a better chance of playing and missing the next 66 balls tbh.
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 06:04:31 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 13, 2014, 06:02:52 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 13, 2014, 06:01:57 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 13, 2014, 05:56:41 PM
Shami deserves to get a hiding in the dressing room for that. Your captain goes out and fights for 140 runs on the last day and you come in and try slog the ball? shameful
That's how he bats though. Everybody knew that.
and he couldn't have played worse
FTFY
I'm fairly sure getting dismissed without scoring a run is worse. :P
Not if he scored that duck off like 50 balls
Classic Nige, did it again.
Thats the test!
GGWP.
NATHAN LYON IS A FLOWERING LEGEND.
Nathan Lyon is GOAT.
Kohli or Lyon for Man of the Match I reckon.
Lyon mine and BP's hero bowled us to victory well done bottoms up :)
Lyon will get Man of the Match, Kohli did extremely well though
just complete awesomeness. on another level. I love this shower
hahaha Marshy "shat myself"
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 13, 2014, 06:13:01 PM
hahaha Marshy "shat myself"
Haha lost it when he said that ;D
Lyon MOTM!
Quote from: Grazz on December 10, 2014, 06:01:13 PM
Nuh we'll win this. ;)
Well done Smithy. :D
You just gotta believe, well done Aussies, well done India. A great test match. ;D
I can't wait till the next game :D
Looks like we are poised for a great test series ahead. India are looking much more competent than the English.
It's hard to bat with a paper bag on your head at the thought of having to face someone as shower as Nathan Lyon
Lyon man of the match yes a job well done not only from me but I'm sure BP would agree but he has disappeared after the 6th wicket great match great finish go aussies :)
Ishant Sharma batting makes me happy
Lyon has to be the new pin up man for cricket next to Steve Smith
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 06:18:53 PM
Lyon man of the match yes a job well done not only from me but I'm sure BP would agree but he has disappeared after the 6th wicket great match great finish go aussies :)
Former Adelaide Oval groundstaff member bowling on the Adelaide Oval with judging done by people who don't know the Adelaide Oval
Rigged from the start
Some Indian Bookmaker made big bank
really impressed with Kholis interview - heres hoping for a much better series now. India showed more fight than Poms.
Quote from: Ringo on December 13, 2014, 06:33:11 PM
really impressed with Kholis interview - heres hoping for a much better series now. India showed more fight than Poms.
Yeh mate they did show a lot more. India played great, Kholi was outstanding and for awhile there they had the game on their terms. Great test and looking forward to the rest of the series. :)
Can we at least agree that Michael Clarke is a knob? :P
Quote from: Grazz on December 13, 2014, 06:38:55 PM
Quote from: Ringo on December 13, 2014, 06:33:11 PM
really impressed with Kholis interview - heres hoping for a much better series now. India showed more fight than Poms.
Yeh mate they did show a lot more. India played great, Kholi was outstanding and for awhile there they had the game on their terms. Great test and looking forward to the rest of the series. :)
compare that with 2011-2012 when India had their legendary batting line up and they couldn't produce anything near that..Australia took 8/80 something, very close
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 06:42:19 PM
Quote from: Grazz on December 13, 2014, 06:38:55 PM
Quote from: Ringo on December 13, 2014, 06:33:11 PM
really impressed with Kholis interview - heres hoping for a much better series now. India showed more fight than Poms.
Yeh mate they did show a lot more. India played great, Kholi was outstanding and for awhile there they had the game on their terms. Great test and looking forward to the rest of the series. :)
compare that with 2011-2012 when India had their legendary batting line up and they couldn't produce anything near that..Australia took 8/80 something, very close
They had an aging side though many of them were past it but due to the politics in Indian cricket they could play as long as they liked. Kohli was really good in that series aswell for memory.
Quote from: BratPack on December 13, 2014, 06:29:52 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 06:18:53 PM
Lyon man of the match yes a job well done not only from me but I'm sure BP would agree but he has disappeared after the 6th wicket great match great finish go aussies :)
Former Adelaide Oval groundstaff member bowling on the Adelaide Oval with judging done by people who don't know the Adelaide Oval
Rigged from the start
Some Indian Bookmaker made big bank
Don't think I've ever seen anyone with such a hatred of a sportsman or team and that includes Collingwood but you have your reasons and without your negative comments through today I doubt we would have got there so well done for that , looks like a bad nights sleep for you with dreams of Lyon ripping through the Indians I think they call it night terrors but don't worry tomorrow the sun will rise and all will be good , it has been a bit of fun today so cheers BP and the next test is not far away so be prepared for the LYON BEAST haha
Quote from: BratPack on December 13, 2014, 06:42:00 PM
Can we at least agree that Michael Clarke is a knob? :P
nope.
I won't go on about how India are shower away from home and they didn't have their captain, it was a good win and a pretty exciting last day - and a good match overall for both bowling and batting. Warner was great but is still a cow, Kohli was as good if not better but is still mediocre. Hopefully Clarke hasn't flowered himself up too badly.
Hopefully the second test is just as good.
Quote from: PowerBug on December 12, 2014, 06:31:34 PM
Kohli does seem like a bit of a dick doesn't he. The over the top celebration when Warner eventually got out, the chatter to Smith, excessive appealing. Only one test so I'll wait until the end of the series for a proper judgement, but not a fan so far.
I take that back. I missed his innings, but he spoke really well post-match (y)
I hope India can back it up, they were really good
like I've said before, I like Kohli. plays with real passion and loves a contest. to hit 2 centuries in his first test as captain is a special effort and he nearly got his team home
I think he's one Indian cricketer all Aussies should like
Well this test is done now for the Gabba I am really concerned with our batting lineup
The good news Warner , Smith and Marsh although he is a newby
The bad news Rodgers could not make and has not made runs for quite a while , Watson could not make runs this test on a batting pitch how long and how many chances does he get ( did he Bowl ? ) Clarke well he is gone maybe for good , down to Haddin 0 first innings and was all at sea in the short time in the 2nd , there is talk of Shaun Marsh replacing Clarke but he is a like Watson and has had numerous chances .
The Gabba will be nowhere as friendly as this test for batsmen and can see some carnage in both batting sides , what are peoples thoughts on Clarkes replacement and the other batsmen I have spoken about , mine is Doolan ( think that's how it's spelt) has been getting tons but pretty sure there is going to be only one change for Clarke , think now is the time to unload some older guys looking to the Ashes but am sure we are going to see little change thoughts ?
surely Cowan in for Rogers?!
Shuan Marsh for Clarke--not sure who else to bring in.
as for Watson I would say maybe Carters? made like 198 I think the other day. or Voges? haha
Haddin is alright.
Don't think we should go dropping Rogers.
Wouldn't mind seeing how S Marsh will go, hopefully better than last time he played against India ::)
I'd like to see Hazlewood for Siddle.
No chance Watson gets dropped. Wouldn't be against Rogers going, though. But apart from Clarke, wouldn't expect any other changes.
Don't think they'll make too many changes. Marsh will probably come in for Clarke, and perhaps Hazlewood for Siddle. Rogers may get dropped, but I'd prefer to see him play tbh.
Siddle, Rogers, Clarke out. Hazlewood, Cowan, Marsh in.
India might bring over Ashwin or another spinner to actually make an impact
My concern is it's a bit of a dads army atm we have to look beyond Rodgers he is pushing 38 , Clarke has to be replaced maybe for good he is pushing 34 and really it is probably game over for him Watson same as Clarke with age if only he could deliver , Haddin is 36 or 37 think he has had a good run and would be better off going into the Ashes with a younger keeper so now is the time , our bowlers are no spring chickens either but we have 3 or 4 ready to go , this series is not as important as the Ashes to me and I think our batting line can't be left to Warner and Smith we need to make these changes now not in the middle of the Ashes ?
Quote from: BratPack on December 13, 2014, 06:42:00 PM
Can we at least agree that Michael Clarke is a knob? :P
Not a Knob, but I think his Test days are over. Too injury prone these days, plus he's an old fella now. Done a good job as Aussie skipper, when on the park :)
remember the 06/07 Ashes white wash side was dubbed the dads army
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 07:53:58 PM
remember the 06/07 Ashes white wash side was dubbed the dads army
Have you got the ages of that team our current team has 3 under 30 ?
Don't think we should worry to much about our bowlers with Pattinson, Cummins and Co coming in.
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 07:56:59 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 07:53:58 PM
remember the 06/07 Ashes white wash side was dubbed the dads army
Have you got the ages of that team our current team has 3 under 30 ?
Warner, Smith, Lyon and Marsh.
Siddle is also 30 atm, so just out of that group.
20 years from now I'll be saying I was there at day 5. What a day.
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 07:56:59 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 07:53:58 PM
remember the 06/07 Ashes white wash side was dubbed the dads army
Have you got the ages of that team our current team has 3 under 30 ?
under 30 in that was M.Clarke, S.Clark, A.Symonds..i can't remember if anybody else was. Hussey was just 30 I think
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzJ79t88lbM
this explains it 8)
Just incase people haven't seen this
http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99696.0.html (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99696.0.html)
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 08:05:08 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 07:56:59 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 07:53:58 PM
remember the 06/07 Ashes white wash side was dubbed the dads army
Have you got the ages of that team our current team has 3 under 30 ?
under 30 in that was M.Clarke, S.Clark, A.Symonds..i can't remember if anybody else was. Hussey was just 30 I think
Point taken but what I am saying if the blokes who are old and playing now batting wise were legends of the game all good but there not Rodgers , Watson ( such a disappointment ) Clarke is a batting great but his body is no longer up to it Haddin is past his best at his age keeping and batting , the time for change is this series not the Ashes , I know they won't change much this test hopefully this will all become visible at the Gabba and not in the Ashes
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 08:05:08 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 07:56:59 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 07:53:58 PM
remember the 06/07 Ashes white wash side was dubbed the dads army
Have you got the ages of that team our current team has 3 under 30 ?
under 30 in that was M.Clarke, S.Clark, A.Symonds..i can't remember if anybody else was. Hussey was just 30 I think
Stuart Clark and Symonds would have been over 30 at the time, Mitchell Johnson was 25 at the time although I don't think he featured in the games.
People like Harris and Johnson broke back into the team by removing young players from it.
In a much better transition state now than we were back then
Quote from: Jayman on December 13, 2014, 08:03:42 PM
20 years from now I'll be saying I was there at day 5. What a day.
Will still not surpass my favourite was there with my father at the Gabba for the tied West Indies/Australia Test. (Was still in nappies ;)
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 13, 2014, 08:38:42 PM
People like Harris and Johnson broke back into the team by removing young players from it.
In a much better transition state now than we were back then
There is no problems with our bowling although Harris 36 and Johnson 33 won't go on for ever especially Harris we have Cummins , Stark with test experience plus Hazelwood and a host of other bowlers like Boyce it's our batting that needs some attention ASAP the Gabba should highlight that next week because unless Rodgers , Watson Haddin and S. marsh if he gets a go turn around there form it might get very ugly
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 08:48:17 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 13, 2014, 08:38:42 PM
People like Harris and Johnson broke back into the team by removing young players from it.
In a much better transition state now than we were back then
There is no problems with our bowling although Harris 36 and Johnson 33 won't go on for ever especially Harris we have Cummins , Stark with test experience plus Hazelwood and a host of other bowlers like Boyce it's our batting that needs some attention ASAP now the Gabba should highlight that next week because unless Rodgers , Watson Haddin and S. marsh if he gets a go turn around there form it might get very ugly
Agree The Indian quicks let by Sharma will be a different proposition on the Gabba deck. Seen a glimpse of what they can do on the docile Adelaide pitch to some batsmen.
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 08:22:42 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 08:05:08 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 07:56:59 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 07:53:58 PM
remember the 06/07 Ashes white wash side was dubbed the dads army
Have you got the ages of that team our current team has 3 under 30 ?
under 30 in that was M.Clarke, S.Clark, A.Symonds..i can't remember if anybody else was. Hussey was just 30 I think
Point taken but what I am saying if the blokes who are old and playing now batting wise were legends of the game all good but there not Rodgers , Watson ( such a disappointment ) Clarke is a batting great but his body is no longer up to it Haddin is past his best at his age keeping and batting , the time for change is this series not the Ashes , I know they won't change much this test hopefully this will all become visible at the Gabba and not in the Ashes
couldn't agree more..even giving guys like Quiney another chance or other youngish guys...Cowan might be in form but he is also getting up there.
if they're not bowling Watson for more than 10 overs a day he should not be in the side. He cant be in there just for batting-cannot convert a 50...not good enough
Quote from: Ringo on December 13, 2014, 08:39:41 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 13, 2014, 08:03:42 PM
20 years from now I'll be saying I was there at day 5. What a day.
Will still not surpass my favourite was there with my father at the Gabba for the tied West Indies/Australia Test. (Was still in nappies ;)
Would've been great!
Today was the best I've been to for sure. All 3 results were the favourite at some stage. Brilliant!
The best thing that could happen would be that Finch was put in with Warner , at least with Finch he will only take a few minutes to get what Rodgers would take an hour and if he gets past that early phase him and Warner is something you could only dream about :P
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Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 13, 2014, 08:38:42 PM
People like Harris and Johnson broke back into the team by removing young players from it.
In a much better transition state now than we were back then
There is no problems with our bowling although Harris 36 and Johnson 33 won't go on for ever especially Harris we have Cummins , Stark with test experience plus Hazelwood and a host of other bowlers like Boyce it's our batting that needs some attention ASAP the Gabba should highlight that next week because unless Rodgers , Watson Haddin and S. marsh if he gets a go turn around there form it might get very ugly
Yeah bowling wise is fine, I'd even argue that between Wade and wherever the hell Tim Paine is that the keeping is at least in a stable position.
As for batting, Doolan and Marsh are at worst hole pluggers. They can be bad but not much worse than Rogers and Watson are right now anyway.
Glenn Maxwell (god forbid) is apparently one of the next options but I reckon James Faulkner and Mitch Marsh could combine pretty well together.
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Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 08:48:17 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 13, 2014, 08:38:42 PM
People like Harris and Johnson broke back into the team by removing young players from it.
In a much better transition state now than we were back then
There is no problems with our bowling although Harris 36 and Johnson 33 won't go on for ever especially Harris we have Cummins , Stark with test experience plus Hazelwood and a host of other bowlers like Boyce it's our batting that needs some attention ASAP the Gabba should highlight that next week because unless Rodgers , Watson Haddin and S. marsh if he gets a go turn around there form it might get very ugly
Yeah bowling wise is fine, I'd even argue that between Wade and wherever the hell Tim Paine is that the keeping is at least in a stable position.
As for batting, Doolan and Marsh are at worst hole pluggers. They can be bad but not much worse than Rogers and Watson are right now anyway.
Glenn Maxwell (god forbid) is apparently one of the next options but I reckon James Faulkner and Mitch Marsh could combine pretty well together.
Think Haddin needs to put his hand up pretty quick but it is big bucks so can understand why they persist , all on board with Doolan , Marsh has had many chances taken none like in the post before Finch would be perfect to replace Rodgers and I am serious don't see much different in him to Warner a couple of years back
FTR Tim Paine just got dropped from his Shield side, so probably not close to replacing Haddin... :P
Glad some of you guys arent selectors :P
Always pick the best available for test cricket, age is irrelevant.
Quote from: Jayman on December 13, 2014, 08:03:42 PM
20 years from now I'll be saying I was there at day 5. What a day.
if Maxwell and Finch could change their game like Warner has, then they would be playing.
instead of just going the bash 2nd ball Maxwell needs to work into an innings-I understand in T20 but in ODI's and tests he doesn't need to
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 09:04:11 PM
The best thing that could happen would be that Finch was put in with Warner , at least with Finch he will only take a few minutes to get what Rodgers would take an hour and if he gets past that early phase him and Warner is something you could only dream about :P
I would take Rogers over Finch every single day of the week
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 13, 2014, 09:20:44 PM
Glad some of you guys arent selectors :P
Always pick the best available for test cricket, age is irrelevant.
You are spot on there if you are talking about stats , so next test Watson , Rodgers and Haddin are gone and Lyon will be the only bowler with a automatic spot :P
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Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 09:04:11 PM
The best thing that could happen would be that Finch was put in with Warner , at least with Finch he will only take a few minutes to get what Rodgers would take an hour and if he gets past that early phase him and Warner is something you could only dream about :P
I would take Rogers over Finch every single day of the week
right now obviously... but if Finch took the steps Warner did he could be a possibility
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Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 09:04:11 PM
The best thing that could happen would be that Finch was put in with Warner , at least with Finch he will only take a few minutes to get what Rodgers would take an hour and if he gets past that early phase him and Warner is something you could only dream about :P
I would take Rogers over Finch every single day of the week
Cmon GL his days are numbered is it because Finch is from down here ha ha like I said there is not much difference between Finch and a early Warner live the dream the best opening pair in the world :P
Rogers is a Victorian as well...
what other openers(besides Cowan) could walk straight into the test side?
Finch is shower. So many better batsmen out there.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 13, 2014, 09:37:18 PM
Finch is shower. So many better batsmen out there.
And they are opening that is ?
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 09:35:35 PM
Rogers is a Victorian as well...
what other openers(besides Cowan) could walk straight into the test side?
Cmon jobe I say Finch ?
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Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 09:35:35 PM
Rogers is a Victorian as well...
what other openers(besides Cowan) could walk straight into the test side?
Cmon jobe I say Finch ?
he would need to transform himself like Warner!
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 09:35:35 PM
Rogers is a Victorian as well...
what other openers(besides Cowan) could walk straight into the test side?
There are no other openers who could currently walk straight into the test side, including Finch.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 13, 2014, 09:37:18 PM
Finch is shower. So many better batsmen out there.
Agreed.
Siddle is the one that needs to go though. Simply because he's under-performing and there's plenty of good young quicks to come in.
Saying drop Rogers and Watson is all well and good but there's seriously no one banging on the door demanding a test spot. Big difference to the old days, had guys like Hussey, Lehman etc consistently making huge first class scores and forcing their way into the test team. All comes back to Hughesy, he was the only one that fit this criteria.
Just not much batting depth in Australia.
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Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 09:35:35 PM
Rogers is a Victorian as well...
what other openers(besides Cowan) could walk straight into the test side?
Cmon jobe I say Finch ?
he would need to transform himself like Warner!
He has no technique, bowl 5 out swingers in a row and he will nick one.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 13, 2014, 09:44:38 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 09:42:08 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 09:40:37 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 09:35:35 PM
Rogers is a Victorian as well...
what other openers(besides Cowan) could walk straight into the test side?
Cmon jobe I say Finch ?
he would need to transform himself like Warner!
He has no technique, bowl 5 out swingers in a row and he will nick one.
Quote from: Jayman on December 13, 2014, 09:44:01 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 13, 2014, 09:37:18 PM
Finch is shower. So many better batsmen out there.
Agreed.
Siddle is the one that needs to go though. Simply because he's under-performing and there's plenty of good young quicks to come in.
Saying drop Rogers and Watson is all well and good but there's seriously no one banging on the door demanding a test spot. Big difference to the old days, had guys like Hussey, Lehman etc consistently making huge first class scores and forcing their way into the test team. All comes back to Hughesy, he was the only one that fit this criteria.
Just not much batting depth in Australia.
Rubbish no batting depth as for Finch everyone said the same thing about Warner when they put him in now they are all kissing his butt as for Rodgers he is an old man with no form and Watson he will stay in the team but he needs finish his career with a bang starting from next week but like I've said the Gabba pitch will sort that out
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Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 09:40:37 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 09:35:35 PM
Rogers is a Victorian as well...
what other openers(besides Cowan) could walk straight into the test side?
Cmon jobe I say Finch ?
he would need to transform himself like Warner!
He has no technique, bowl 5 out swingers in a row and he will nick one.
thus he needs to fix his game!
I reiterate Cowan would be the only one to walk straight into that team
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The best thing that could happen would be that Finch was put in with Warner , at least with Finch he will only take a few minutes to get what Rodgers would take an hour and if he gets past that early phase him and Warner is something you could only dream about :P
I would take Rogers over Finch every single day of the week
Cmon GL his days are numbered is it because Finch is from down here ha ha like I said there is not much difference between Finch and a early Warner live the dream the best opening pair in the world :P
??? I'm Victorian mate
I'm a massive Rogers fan, and I don't see anyone that would perform better than Rogers right at this moment. With his days being numbered, I'd be trying to get as much out of him as possible, and then blooding a youngster when he retires (which I assume will be at latest next year). And unless Finch can prove himself good enough to open in a test match, which will take a flowertonne of improvement, I wouldn't want him in the side.
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Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 09:42:08 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 09:40:37 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 09:35:35 PM
Rogers is a Victorian as well...
what other openers(besides Cowan) could walk straight into the test side?
Cmon jobe I say Finch ?
he would need to transform himself like Warner!
He has no technique, bowl 5 out swingers in a row and he will nick one.
thus he needs to fix his game!
You don't fix it in the test team.. Prove he can make consistent high scores in first class and then he should be considered.
even less likely as he batted at 6 for Victoria against W.A.
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Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 09:40:37 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 13, 2014, 09:35:35 PM
Rogers is a Victorian as well...
what other openers(besides Cowan) could walk straight into the test side?
Cmon jobe I say Finch ?
he would need to transform himself like Warner!
He has no technique, bowl 5 out swingers in a row and he will nick one.
thus he needs to fix his game!
You don't fix it in the test team.. Prove he can make consistent high scores in first class and then he should be considered.
that's what I mean! hit a couple good knocks for Victoria
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The best thing that could happen would be that Finch was put in with Warner , at least with Finch he will only take a few minutes to get what Rodgers would take an hour and if he gets past that early phase him and Warner is something you could only dream about :P
I would take Rogers over Finch every single day of the week
Cmon GL his days are numbered is it because Finch is from down here ha ha like I said there is not much difference between Finch and a early Warner live the dream the best opening pair in the world :P
??? I'm Victorian mate
I'm a massive Rogers fan, and I don't see anyone that would perform better than Rogers right at this moment. With his days being numbered, I'd be trying to get as much out of him as possible, and then blooding a youngster when he retires (which I assume will be at latest next year). And unless Finch can prove himself good enough to open in a test match, which will take a flowertonne of improvement, I wouldn't want him in the side.
Ha ha forgot mate should have clicked after state of origin in Elxam but Rodgers days are up not hoping but think we will see that at the Gabba he could not even handle the batting pitch this week , do you want to be blooding a newbie now or in the Ashes ?
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The best thing that could happen would be that Finch was put in with Warner , at least with Finch he will only take a few minutes to get what Rodgers would take an hour and if he gets past that early phase him and Warner is something you could only dream about :P
I would take Rogers over Finch every single day of the week
Cmon GL his days are numbered is it because Finch is from down here ha ha like I said there is not much difference between Finch and a early Warner live the dream the best opening pair in the world :P
??? I'm Victorian mate
I'm a massive Rogers fan, and I don't see anyone that would perform better than Rogers right at this moment. With his days being numbered, I'd be trying to get as much out of him as possible, and then blooding a youngster when he retires (which I assume will be at latest next year). And unless Finch can prove himself good enough to open in a test match, which will take a flowertonne of improvement, I wouldn't want him in the side.
Ha ha forgot mate should have clicked after state of origin in Elxam but Rodgers days are up not hoping but think we will see that at the Gabba he could not even handle the batting pitch this week , do you want to be blooding a newbie now or in the Ashes ?
I said his days are numbered, he may retire before the Ashes series next year. But I don't see the point in blooding a youngster who isn't as good as Rogers while he is still playing.
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Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 09:04:11 PM
The best thing that could happen would be that Finch was put in with Warner , at least with Finch he will only take a few minutes to get what Rodgers would take an hour and if he gets past that early phase him and Warner is something you could only dream about :P
I would take Rogers over Finch every single day of the week
Cmon GL his days are numbered is it because Finch is from down here ha ha like I said there is not much difference between Finch and a early Warner live the dream the best opening pair in the world :P
??? I'm Victorian mate
I'm a massive Rogers fan, and I don't see anyone that would perform better than Rogers right at this moment. With his days being numbered, I'd be trying to get as much out of him as possible, and then blooding a youngster when he retires (which I assume will be at latest next year). And unless Finch can prove himself good enough to open in a test match, which will take a flowertonne of improvement, I wouldn't want him in the side.
Ha ha forgot mate should have clicked after state of origin in Elxam but Rodgers days are up not hoping but think we will see that at the Gabba he could not even handle the batting pitch this week , do you want to be blooding a newbie now or in the Ashes ?
I said his days are numbered, he may retire before the Ashes series next year. But I don't see the point in blooding a youngster who isn't as good as Rogers while he is still playing.
I agree. We shouldn't go chucking youngsters in the deep end straight away. Wait until they are ready.
See I think we should pick the most promising youngster and just stick with him. None of what they did to Doolan and Hughes. Back their talent!
Well when do we chuck them in now is not the time so I take you mean when we are in the middle of the Ashes :o or we just play Rodgers till he reaches retirement ? :P
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 10:22:37 PM
Well when do we chuck them in now is not the time so I take you mean when we are in the middle of the Ashes :o or we just play Rodgers till he reaches retirement ? :P
Someone is obviously going to have to replace Clarke, and until Rogers either turns into shower or retires, I think he should stay. Don't think it would be very wise to trial 2 new guys at once anyway. IIRC we did that in SA or something with Doolan and Marsh? Pretty sure that didn't work out well :P
Replace Clarke with someone, and keep them there for as long as possible. Then when Rogers is either not good enough or retires, bring in another younger player.
Well hang on, Warner had critics when he started in the test team. He "changed his game" as you are all talking about above during his time in the test team! I see zero problems with Finch playing, at least he actually tries and seems like a good bloke.
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Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 10:22:37 PM
Well when do we chuck them in now is not the time so I take you mean when we are in the middle of the Ashes :o or we just play Rodgers till he reaches retirement ? :P
Someone is obviously going to have to replace Clarke, and until Rogers either turns into shower or retires, I think he should stay. Don't think it would be very wise to trial 2 new guys at once anyway. IIRC we did that in SA or something with Doolan and Marsh? Pretty sure that didn't work out well :P
Replace Clarke with someone, and keep them there for as long as possible. Then when Rogers is either not good enough or retires, bring in another younger player.
Or replace Clarke for the moment and if he comes back drop Rogers maybe? Watson opening?
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Well when do we chuck them in now is not the time so I take you mean when we are in the middle of the Ashes :o or we just play Rodgers till he reaches retirement ? :P
Someone is obviously going to have to replace Clarke, and until Rogers either turns into shower or retires, I think he should stay. Don't think it would be very wise to trial 2 new guys at once anyway. IIRC we did that in SA or something with Doolan and Marsh? Pretty sure that didn't work out well :P
Replace Clarke with someone, and keep them there for as long as possible. Then when Rogers is either not good enough or retires, bring in another younger player.
Or replace Clarke for the moment and if he comes back drop Rogers maybe? Watson opening?
I'm not expecting Clarke to play again for at least 2-3 months, which could be around the time Rogers retires anyway haha
The commentators have gone over Finch being in the test team so many times its getting tiring.
He averages something like 27 in first class cricket, he's a garbage opener
Is anyone actually saying we should put Finch in the team?
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 13, 2014, 10:30:54 PM
He averages something like 27 in first class cricket, he's a garbage opener
Quote from: PowerBug on December 13, 2014, 10:26:54 PM
Well hang on, Warner had critics when he started in the test team. He "changed his game" as you are all talking about above during his time in the test team! I see zero problems with Finch playing, at least he actually tries and seems like a good bloke.
PowerBug finally someone see's thing as I do Finch is no different than Warner when he started do it and do it now , but that won't happen lets see how Rodgers goes this week hopefully for us he gets a ton but looking at him scratching around this week can't see it happening
You guys are just shuffling the deck chairs on the Titanic moving Watson to opener hang on let me find a tree to throw this noose over :P
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 10:35:57 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 13, 2014, 10:26:54 PM
Well hang on, Warner had critics when he started in the test team. He "changed his game" as you are all talking about above during his time in the test team! I see zero problems with Finch playing, at least he actually tries and seems like a good bloke.
PowerBug finally someone see's thing as I do Finch is no different than Warner when he started do it and do it now , but that won't happen lets see how Rodgers goes this week hopefully for us he gets a ton but looking at him scratching around this week can't see it happening
I said that! he needs to fix his game to resemble something like Warners...and being more patient
I think we need to blood as many young bowlers as we can for the future...
so whilst we are playing teams like India in Aus we can kinda afford to trade Siddle for Hazlewood for a game or so
Quote from: shaker on December 13, 2014, 10:35:57 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 13, 2014, 10:26:54 PM
Well hang on, Warner had critics when he started in the test team. He "changed his game" as you are all talking about above during his time in the test team! I see zero problems with Finch playing, at least he actually tries and seems like a good bloke.
PowerBug finally someone see's thing as I do Finch is no different than Warner when he started do it and do it now , but that won't happen lets see how Rodgers goes this week hopefully for us he gets a ton but looking at him scratching around this week can't see it happening
He averaged 48 in this years county championship batting mainly at number 6. He's probably not right for the test team at this stage, Rogers isn't the one though. Cowan has to come in, he's in form, and he's an opener. Bloke only got dropped coz they played him at 3 when Australia had 150000 openers to choose from and no middle order players.
Quote from: PowerBug on December 13, 2014, 10:42:39 PM
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Quote from: PowerBug on December 13, 2014, 10:26:54 PM
Well hang on, Warner had critics when he started in the test team. He "changed his game" as you are all talking about above during his time in the test team! I see zero problems with Finch playing, at least he actually tries and seems like a good bloke.
PowerBug finally someone see's thing as I do Finch is no different than Warner when he started do it and do it now , but that won't happen lets see how Rodgers goes this week hopefully for us he gets a ton but looking at him scratching around this week can't see it happening
He averaged 48 in this years county championship batting mainly at number 6. He's probably not right for the test team at this stage, Rogers isn't the one though. Cowan has to come in, he's in form, and he's an opener. Bloke only got dropped coz they played him at 3 when Australia had 150000 openers to choose from and no middle order players.
We both think that Rodgers time is up but they will keep playing him then in the middle of the Ashes he will be dropped and all the chat will be about how useless his replacement is ::)
bring back Dizzy as opener or 1st drop. Last game he played he scored 201*, so he's in reasonable touch :P
Rogers can play in the Ashes, after all I'd rather England win it :P (As long as Ballance scores like 1000 runs all up)
Quote from: PowerBug on December 13, 2014, 11:04:29 PM
Rogers can play in the Ashes, after all I'd rather England win it :P (As long as Ballance scores like 1000 runs all up)
Didn't know I was agreeing with the enemy more reason to get Finch in there Finch for opener , Finch for Premier , Finch for Prime Minister bloody poms :P
I just have my favourite players. Finch is one of those that I would give the thumbs up to. Rogers is a thumbs down, as is the majority of the Aussie team to me ;)
Quote from: PowerBug on December 13, 2014, 11:28:49 PM
I just have my favourite players. Finch is one of those that I would give the thumbs up to. Rogers is a thumbs down, as is the majority of the Aussie team to me ;)
Lets hope we can sort our old and injured player problem well before we head off to England but knowing our selectors you can bet dads army is heading that way :(
Nothing wrong with an older team so long as it is performing.
Clarke in his own words said he might not ever play again. flowerin shatters me. I pray he gets back out there. and if it is the end, thank you for the memories. you are "my boy"
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZbpGZAUpuA
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 14, 2014, 12:30:28 AM
Clarke in his own words said he might not ever play again. flowerin shatters me. I pray he gets back out there. and if it is the end, thank you for the memories. you are "my boy"
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3ZbpGZAUpuA
Assumed it was a link to the speech lol. Shame that Clarke has gotten himself injured like this, hopefully he can make some sort of recovery.
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Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 14, 2014, 12:30:28 AM
Clarke in his own words said he might not ever play again. flowerin shatters me. I pray he gets back out there. and if it is the end, thank you for the memories. you are "my boy"
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3ZbpGZAUpuA
Assumed it was a link to the speech lol. Shame that Clarke has gotten himself injured like this, hopefully he can make some sort of recovery.
that's my dawg :'(
If Clarke retires, I'll legit cry. :'(
Shaun Marsh and Mitch Starc called up to the squad for Wednesday's Brisbane test.
Can't believe it was 4:08 when we got the big breakthrough (Vijay on 99).
Hughesy was watching over them!
Quote from: Jayman on December 14, 2014, 10:21:30 AM
Can't believe it was 4:08 when we got the big breakthrough (Vijay on 99).
Hughesy was watching over them!
That's pretty sweet.
Warner, Dhawan and Kohli all fined for their spat on Day 4.
Clarke has had an amazing run, but when there is serious risk that he could have back problems for the rest of his life he needs to seriously consider retiring. I would love to see him go on, but if he is going keep breaking down he's hurting the team but more so he is hurting himself.
Not good but that is why, instead of Haddin (no disrespect), Steve Smith or David Warner need to captain in Brisbane to prepare them for what could be the not too distant future.
Mitchell Starc and Hazlewood added to Brisbane squad
I don't see the need for sweeping changes to the side to be made during this series.
Missed the last wicket as had to race off to prepare bbq for carols, but onya Nath!
Surely all the Nathan Lyon knockers now will firmly be put out to pasture! 12 wickets for the match, won the match on the fifth day and finally got the score on the board he richly deserved! 8)
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12 wickets in Krejzas first match...granted it did go for 200 odd :P
12/358 :P
Still better than anything Nathan Lyon has ever done
How about now? :P
Krezja is still 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 times the bowler Nathan Lyon is
Nathan Lyon is still the worst bowler ever for Australia.
As for Clarke I do hope he comes back from his injury. He's still a knob though
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12 wickets in Krejzas first match...granted it did go for 200 odd :P
12/358 :P
Still better than anything Nathan Lyon has ever done
How about now? :P
Krezja is still 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 times the bowler Nathan Lyon is
Nathan Lyon is still the worst bowler ever for Australia.
As for Clarke I do hope he comes back from his injury. He's still a knob though
Bryce McGain > Lyon ?
0/149 at 8.27 an over in his only test, 36 average in first class
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12 wickets in Krejzas first match...granted it did go for 200 odd :P
12/358 :P
Still better than anything Nathan Lyon has ever done
How about now? :P
Krezja is still 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 times the bowler Nathan Lyon is
Nathan Lyon is still the worst bowler ever for Australia.
As for Clarke I do hope he comes back from his injury. He's still a knob though
Bryce McGain > Lyon ?
0/149 at 8.27 an over in his only test, 36 average in first class
Put it this way.
If I had a choice today who I would pick to bowl for Australia. Nathan Lyon or John Watkins, who famously couldn't even land the ball on the pitch in his only test. I'm taking Watkins 1000 times out of 1000
did Nathan Lyon abuse you when you were a kid BP?
what a flowering game.... I was there 4 of the 5 days and it was absolutely emphatic
As good as the 2006-07 Ashes? Close, maybe not quite, but still an incredible match.
At tea I thought we were no chance, but Lyon stamped his arrival as Australia's life after Warnie - no question about that now - in the most emphatic way. Kohli was immense and watching him stand over his bat after he got out was kinda heartbreaking.
I still cannot believe how we pulled a win out of that!!!
Strong rumours going around that Smiddy will be announced as captain :D
Not good news for Clarkey though, as if he was going to be back soon you'd expect Haddin to be given the captaincy.
Clarke HAS said that he wants to come back for the Ashes though, which is promising.
Quote from: AFEV on December 15, 2014, 10:04:13 AM
Clarke HAS said that he wants to come back for the Ashes though, which is promising.
I think he should set the Ashes as a goal and just skip the world cup and any cricket in between.
Quote from: JROO8 on December 15, 2014, 09:48:47 AM
Strong rumours going around that Smiddy will be announced as captain :D
8)
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 15, 2014, 10:49:16 AM
Quote from: AFEV on December 15, 2014, 10:04:13 AM
Clarke HAS said that he wants to come back for the Ashes though, which is promising.
I think he should set the Ashes as a goal and just skip the world cup and any cricket in between.
Yep, I think so.
Quote from: JROO8 on December 15, 2014, 09:48:47 AM
Strong rumours going around that Smiddy will be announced as captain :D
Hope so! Didn't rate Haddin's captaincy on day 5.
JUST IN: SMIDDY IS THE CHOSEN ONE! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Quote from: Jayman on December 15, 2014, 11:15:30 AM
Quote from: JROO8 on December 15, 2014, 09:48:47 AM
Strong rumours going around that Smiddy will be announced as captain :D
Hope so! Didn't rate Haddin's captaincy on day 5.
That's pretty harsh, to judge his captaincy on half a days play, especially when we did win the test. :P
Happy for Stefen though.
Quote from: AFEV on December 15, 2014, 11:18:13 AM
Quote from: Jayman on December 15, 2014, 11:15:30 AM
Quote from: JROO8 on December 15, 2014, 09:48:47 AM
Strong rumours going around that Smiddy will be announced as captain :D
Hope so! Didn't rate Haddin's captaincy on day 5.
That's pretty harsh, to judge his captaincy on half a days play, especially when we did win the test. :P
Happy for Stefen though.
Yeah just a small sample size, but I'm more than happy to see Smiddy have a crack.
Smart choice as captain nothing against Haddin but he is old and his batting has been rubbish for a while now so it would be no sure thing he will be in the side during or after this series which would mean another change of captain , congrats to Smith ;)
good choice in Smiddy as skipper!
Haddin will be helping him a lot with field placing's and whatnot.
wish him the best
Congrats Smiddy! 8)
probably the best cricket article I've ever read
http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2014-15/content/story/810063.html
Starc & Hazlewood in, Harris & Siddle out
Australia's XI for 2nd Test: Warner, Rogers, Watson, Smith, S Marsh, M Marsh, Haddin, Johnson, Starc, Lyon, Hazlewood
Quote from: JROO8 on December 16, 2014, 12:47:09 PM
Starc & Hazlewood in, Harris & Siddle out
Australia's XI for 2nd Test: Warner, Rogers, Watson, Smith, S Marsh, M Marsh, Haddin, Johnson, Starc, Lyon, Hazlewood
3 changes is huge after a win.
Harro injured??? Hazelwoods deserves a chance! Hopefully starc can hit his straps !
Congrats to Hazlewood! Could be a real handful up there if he gets his length right.
Harris would be filthy he doesn't get to bowl on the Gabba wicket with a bit of juice and instead toiled on the typical Adelaide road haha.
Quote from: The_Captain on December 16, 2014, 12:52:38 PM
Quote from: JROO8 on December 16, 2014, 12:47:09 PM
Starc & Hazlewood in, Harris & Siddle out
Australia's XI for 2nd Test: Warner, Rogers, Watson, Smith, S Marsh, M Marsh, Haddin, Johnson, Starc, Lyon, Hazlewood
3 changes is huge after a win.
Harro injured??? Hazelwoods deserves a chance! Hopefully starc can hit his straps !
Yep, well two are injuries (Clarke and Harris) and Hazlewood should've been playing over Siddle in the first place.
Quote from: JROO8 on December 16, 2014, 12:55:10 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on December 16, 2014, 12:52:38 PM
Quote from: JROO8 on December 16, 2014, 12:47:09 PM
Starc & Hazlewood in, Harris & Siddle out
Australia's XI for 2nd Test: Warner, Rogers, Watson, Smith, S Marsh, M Marsh, Haddin, Johnson, Starc, Lyon, Hazlewood
3 changes is huge after a win.
Harro injured??? Hazelwoods deserves a chance! Hopefully starc can hit his straps !
Yep, well two are injuries (Clarke and Harris) and Hazlewood should've been playing over Siddle in the first place.
yeah have nothing against the siddle change. He has been bowling pump for a while now. Ever since his pace dropped off when the muppet became vegan. N ow hes eating meat and still bowling pump. Npone the less.. keen to see hazelwood get a crack!
have to carefully manage Harris...he is pushing high 30's.
Starc gets that hooping in swinging Yorker to right handers going we might be in for some entertainment.
Siddle needs the Hamburger next to his name!
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 16, 2014, 01:24:34 PM
have to carefully manage Harris...he is pushing high 30's.
Starc gets that hooping in swinging Yorker to right handers going we might be in for some entertainment.
Siddle needs the Hamburger next to his name!
High 30's? I though he was like 34ish?
And your not wrong about siddle. Looks like a starving Ethiopian!
Quote from: The_Captain on December 16, 2014, 01:32:31 PM
And your not wrong about siddle. Looks like a starving Ethiopian!
Agree, to me he looked like someone that was unwell.
Might just need a rest, he's been a constant in the team for a while
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 16, 2014, 01:35:57 PM
Might just need a rest, he's been a constant in the team for a while
He just come off a long break lol! We havent played tests for ages before dubai. He just needs a good feed or 20!
Quote from: The_Captain on December 16, 2014, 01:37:50 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 16, 2014, 01:35:57 PM
Might just need a rest, he's been a constant in the team for a while
He just come off a long break lol! We havent played tests for ages before dubai. He just needs a good feed or 20!
needs a feed and match fitness, as you said hasn't played any cricket lately...you can clearly tell.
happy for Hazlewood though
Yepppp. Hoping he can get a few poles early on day 1 if we bowl. Rather we bat and he can take a few on day 2 or 3!
Quote from: The_Captain on December 16, 2014, 01:54:07 PM
Yepppp. Hoping he can get a few poles early on day 1 if we bowl. Rather we bat and he can take a few on day 2 or 3!
heard the pitch is reaaaaally green though
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 16, 2014, 02:10:59 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on December 16, 2014, 01:54:07 PM
Yepppp. Hoping he can get a few poles early on day 1 if we bowl. Rather we bat and he can take a few on day 2 or 3!
heard the pitch is reaaaaally green though
bowl bowl bowl bowl bowl.
Quote from: The_Captain on December 16, 2014, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 16, 2014, 02:10:59 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on December 16, 2014, 01:54:07 PM
Yepppp. Hoping he can get a few poles early on day 1 if we bowl. Rather we bat and he can take a few on day 2 or 3!
heard the pitch is reaaaaally green though
bowl bowl bowl bowl bowl.
haha hope so! mate in Brisbane said its been pissing down there for the last couple of weeks
Starc is a weapon!
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 16, 2014, 02:25:01 PM
Starc is a weapon!
This.
Siddle just floats them up there. Glad we've got some youngsters in.
would've rathered Cummins over Starc but I guess there has to be doubts that Paddy could get through a test match?
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2014, 02:47:34 PM
would've rathered Cummins over Starc but I guess there has to be doubts that Paddy could get through a test match?
yeah true, needs to play consistent 4 day matches again
I like the changes to be honest, really rate Starc and Hazelwood and Siddle was obviously under a health cloud in Adelaide. Think the plan was always going to be to manage Ryno through the series as he is getting on a bit.
HArris needed a bowl before the first test and with the incident with Hughes all games were stopped.
Hopefully Siddle and Harris aren't gone for good
Quote from: Toga on December 16, 2014, 02:51:21 PM
I like the changes to be honest, really rate Starc and Hazelwood and Siddle was obviously under a health cloud in Adelaide. Think the plan was always going to be to manage Ryno through the series as he is getting on a bit.
agree with that. Would have loved to have seen a test in Perth this year as well
Going to be overcast with showers tomorrow so nice and juicy to bowl on. Been very humid over the last 2 weeks as well with storms etc.
feel for Harris though not being able to bowl at homr.
forecasted to rain 4/5 days ::)
Quote from: Ringo on December 16, 2014, 03:29:19 PM
Going to be overcast with showers tomorrow so nice and juicy to bowl on. Been very humid over the last 2 weeks as well with storms etc.
feel for Harris though not being able to bowl at homr.
He just bowled at home ;)
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2014, 03:33:53 PM
forecasted to rain 4/5 days ::)
Well it is summer. Good result it wasn't forecasted to rain 5/5 days.
Quote from: nrich102 on December 16, 2014, 03:37:00 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2014, 03:33:53 PM
forecasted to rain 4/5 days ::)
Well it is summer. Good result it wasn't forecasted to rain 5/5 days.
no, it's never a good result if it's gonna rain 4/5 days :P
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 16, 2014, 03:36:53 PM
Quote from: Ringo on December 16, 2014, 03:29:19 PM
Going to be overcast with showers tomorrow so nice and juicy to bowl on. Been very humid over the last 2 weeks as well with storms etc.
feel for Harris though not being able to bowl at homr.
He just bowled at home ;)
OK JB hard to argue but been in Qld for a while now though,
flower off rain please
hopefully Aussies bowl first with the wicket being green! Johnson, Hazlewood and Starc would be licking their lips!
3 changes and we don't drop the most useless player of all. ::)
Hope Hazlewood gets the gig over Starc.
Quote from: BratPack on December 16, 2014, 04:33:06 PM
3 changes and we don't drop the most useless player of all. ::)
Should get a promotion in the batting order with Hazlewood in ;)
Quote from: Nige on December 16, 2014, 04:33:18 PM
Hope Hazlewood gets the gig over Starc.
Both of them are playing aren't they? ???
Quote from: Toga on December 16, 2014, 04:42:30 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 16, 2014, 04:33:18 PM
Hope Hazlewood gets the gig over Starc.
Both of them are playing aren't they? ???
I thought so...because Harris and Sids are out
Quote from: Toga on December 16, 2014, 04:42:30 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 16, 2014, 04:33:18 PM
Hope Hazlewood gets the gig over Starc.
Both of them are playing aren't they? ???
Oh, idek. Last I heard/checked they only announced the changes to the squad. :-[
Edit: Oh yeah, my bad.
Marsh -> Clarke, Hazlewood (who was 12th man last test) -> Harris and Starc -> Siddle.
Confused myself.
Quote from: BratPack on December 16, 2014, 04:33:06 PM
3 changes and we don't drop the most useless player of all. ::)
Don't start bagging him to early BP we will need you doing that when we bowl , it worked a treat on day 5 in Adelaide :P
so keen!
I really like the big Faulk but with Mitch Marsh now cemented, how can he get a game? :-\ Unless you drop Siddle and bat Faulkner #8? The big lug is suck a competitor, I really want him to get a go at Test level soon!
I recon he's the next Watto! But tries a bit harder than Watto :P
Not unhappy about the Smith call but Id like to see him do something, put himself in at No #3 now! He is the future with Marsh now and MUST BAT 3, don't care what anyone says
Quote from: tbagrocks on December 16, 2014, 06:14:13 PM
I really like the big Faulk but with Mitch Marsh now cemented, how can he get a game? :-\ Unless you drop Siddle and bat Faulkner #8? The big lug is suck a competitor, I really want him to get a go at Test level soon!
I recon he's the next Watto! But tries a bit harder than Watto :P
2 all rounders is working now, so why cant we have 2 when Watson retires?
Faulkner took 6 for in England didn't he?
On that, it sounds like Smithy's first decision is whether to move himself up to #4 for the test.. I hope he does it!
Quote from: Toga on December 16, 2014, 06:27:30 PM
On that, it sounds like Smithy's first decision is whether to move himself up to #4 for the test.. I hope he does it!
Pretty sure it was confirmed he would.
I think it's the right move!
I'd prefer Faulks over Watson to be honest
3. S.Marsh
4. Smith
5. M.Marsh
6. Faulkner
not the strongest looking batting line up though
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2014, 06:29:26 PM
I'd prefer Faulks over Watson to be honest
3. S.Marsh
4. Smith
5. M.Marsh
6. Faulkner
not the strongest looking batting line up though
Just said something similar to this to Dave earlier today.
I think we don't need Watto anymore and could replace him with somebody else like Faulks.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2014, 06:29:26 PM
I'd prefer Faulks over Watson to be honest
3. S.Marsh
4. Smith
5. M.Marsh
6. Faulkner
not the strongest looking batting line up though
Can the elder Marsh brother be the replacement for Rogers now that the poor Mr "63" has left us? :-\ Im not sure who else can Open unless Khawaja does it!
Warner
S Marsh
Smith
Mitch
Clarke/Doolan/Khawaja/Furgeson/Bailey/Watto ect
Faulkner
With Warner there the batting looks much stronger :D
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2014, 06:29:26 PM
I'd prefer Faulks over Watson to be honest
3. S.Marsh
4. Smith
5. M.Marsh
6. Faulkner
not the strongest looking batting line up though
Yep sorry to say but i agree Watson needs to go. He's there by Reputation at the minute.
Been a big fan of Watson over the journey most of us would of been but i think the time has come.
Quote from: tbagrocks on December 16, 2014, 06:41:00 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2014, 06:29:26 PM
I'd prefer Faulks over Watson to be honest
3. S.Marsh
4. Smith
5. M.Marsh
6. Faulkner
not the strongest looking batting line up though
Can the elder Marsh brother be the replacement for Rogers now that the poor Mr "63" has left us? :-\ Im not sure who else can Open unless Khawaja does it!
Warner
S Marsh
Smith
Mitch
Clarke/Doolan/Khawaja/Furgeson/Bailey/Watto ect
Faulkner
With Warner there the batting looks much stronger :D
I'd love to see Khawaja back in the team!
Quote from: Nige on December 16, 2014, 06:39:10 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2014, 06:29:26 PM
I'd prefer Faulks over Watson to be honest
3. S.Marsh
4. Smith
5. M.Marsh
6. Faulkner
not the strongest looking batting line up though
Just said something similar to this to Dave earlier today.
I think we don't need Watto anymore and could replace him with somebody else like Faulks.
Correct me if I'm wrong but Watson first came into the team as an all-rounder batting at 6, like Marsh.
Steve Smith - albeit a spinner - was an all-rounder first but is now only a pinch-hit bowler as well.
So could Marsh move up the order in a few years time, and maybe become like a Jacques Kallis or a more bonafide batsman? Obviously he needs more experience and a few really strong 100s before that, but he's still young so it's definitely a long-term possibility.
Really like Jimmy Faulkner. I'd like to see Faulkner and Marsh in the same team in a couple of years, but not just yet. Marsh needs to get some runs under his belt but the early signs are very good - that 2nd innings dig in Adelaide was scintillating.
Watson did come in as an allrounder...
his batting record: 4-100's and 22-50's. average 35.
bowling record: ave. 32. 69 wickets, 53 matches.
he doesn't bowl very much these days, if at all. Stats prove that he cant be in the team just for his batting, he couldn't convert a 50 to save his life. His bowling record is bad for all the hype around him. he also bowls military medium around 125-135km which is scoffed at, and once in a blue moon gets reverse swing but he cant control/utilise it.
he sits in slip all day because he is too brittle to be anywhere else, where he makes a decent attempt.
the only thing he will be remembered for is keeping more talented younger players out of the side (like Faulkner) whilst he does the absolute bare minimum to get a game.
WHAT I CAN'T FATHOM IS HOW IN 2005 HE WAS GETTING GAMES WHILST MIKE HUSSEY HAD TO MAKE 4 flowerING TRIPLE CENTURIES IN FIRST CLASS CRICKET TO EVEN GET A GAME!!!!!!
Smith needs to bat at 3.
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 16, 2014, 07:18:58 PM
WHAT I CAN'T FATHOM IS HOW IN 2005 HE WAS GETTING GAMES WHILST MIKE HUSSEY HAD TO MAKE 4 flowerING TRIPLE CENTURIES IN FIRST CLASS CRICKET TO EVEN GET A GAME!!!!!!
Hussey was neglected by CA big time, but they were in an "invincibles" phase so it was very hard to just drop players like Ponting, Hayden, Langer, etc.
Also Hussey started as an opener rather than a middle-order batsman, which hindered his chances a bit
Definitely deserved to get in the side before Clarke and Watson IMO.... But he's gone on to become an absolute legend and will forever be my cricketing idol
Quote from: Nige on December 16, 2014, 06:43:01 PM
Quote from: tbagrocks on December 16, 2014, 06:41:00 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2014, 06:29:26 PM
I'd prefer Faulks over Watson to be honest
3. S.Marsh
4. Smith
5. M.Marsh
6. Faulkner
not the strongest looking batting line up though
Can the elder Marsh brother be the replacement for Rogers now that the poor Mr "63" has left us? :-\ Im not sure who else can Open unless Khawaja does it!
Warner
S Marsh
Smith
Mitch
Clarke/Doolan/Khawaja/Furgeson/Bailey/Watto ect
Faulkner
With Warner there the batting looks much stronger :D
I'd love to see Khawaja back in the team!
Amen Brother!
Quote from: Tominator on December 16, 2014, 07:27:39 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 16, 2014, 07:18:58 PM
WHAT I CAN'T FATHOM IS HOW IN 2005 HE WAS GETTING GAMES WHILST MIKE HUSSEY HAD TO MAKE 4 flowerING TRIPLE CENTURIES IN FIRST CLASS CRICKET TO EVEN GET A GAME!!!!!!
Hussey was neglected by CA big time, but they were in an "invincibles" phase so it was very hard to just drop players like Ponting, Hayden, Langer, etc.
Also Hussey started as an opener rather than a middle-order batsman, which hindered his chances a bit
Definitely deserved to get in the side before Clarke and Watson IMO.... But he's gone on to become an absolute legend and will forever be my cricketing idol
I hate how they neglect him and other guys like Hodge, and let White Goodmans like Watson in permanently!?
Hussey is my all time cricketing hero! averaged around 70-80 in his first few seasons
Quote from: Jayman on December 16, 2014, 07:24:10 PM
Smith needs to bat at 3.
Thought this too, our key missing ingredient since Punter and would be an excellent way to stamp his authority as Captain
I was saying Smith should've moved up to three when they needed it (In the UAE) now he can bat wherever. Hopefully he can be at 4 tomorrow though, can't see Watson being pushed out yet.
morning: fine
afternoon: showers
>:(
ohhh Yvonne. nom nom nom
ahh Smiddy loses his first toss :(
India are batting
Any chance of Watto making some runs. If he doesnt ton up at least once this series id say its time to move him on.... Cant be batting at 3 an averaging just over 30.. Especially when he is only bowling 4 overs a game!
Johnson's gonna have a field day this test I reckon.
Quote from: Nige on December 17, 2014, 11:03:50 AM
Johnson's gonna have a field day this test I reckon.
Fingers crossed!!
So green.
India off to a good start. Doesnt look like were giving them too much to deal with
I think India are certainly capable of winning this test, with the return of Dhoni and Yadav.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 17, 2014, 11:55:25 AM
I think India are certainly capable of winning this test, with the return of Dhoni and Yadav.
WOn the toss. So already in a GREAT position
Australia had won 10 of the last 11 tosses against India in tests. Smith why?! :(
India's first 50 run partnership outside of Asia since 2011 also.
Quote from: PowerBug on December 17, 2014, 12:05:26 PM
India's first 50 run partnership outside of Asia since 2011 also.
:o :-X
Quote from: PowerBug on December 17, 2014, 12:05:26 PM
Australia had won 10 of the last 11 tosses against India in tests. Smith why?! :(
India's first 50 run partnership outside of Asia since 2011 also.
sakes smith!!!
I tnought vijay and kohli put on over 100 last test PB? Or maybe that is opening wicket you talking about?
Great stuff Marsh is that his first test wicket?
MARSHYYYYY
shower ball, shower shot. eat shower ;D
Marshy ;D
flower
went too low
Flower :(
What happened??
Just saw commentary. MArsh dropped in gully?
Quote from: PowerBug on December 17, 2014, 12:05:26 PM
India's first 50 run partnership outside of Asia since 2011 also.
I'm assuming you mean opening partnership?
flowerkkk. Easy chance??
Quote from: The_Captain on December 17, 2014, 12:34:45 PM
flowerkkk. Easy chance??
Not terribly "easy" but should have taken it.
Quote from: nrich102 on December 17, 2014, 12:37:40 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on December 17, 2014, 12:34:45 PM
flowerkkk. Easy chance??
Not terribly "easy" but should have taken it.
Hes not overly flexible in the gully. So any diving is hard for him and his dodge hammys lol.
does Dhawan remind anyone else of Jamie Foxx?
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 17, 2014, 01:06:41 PM
does Dhawan remind anyone else of Jamie Foxx?
hahaha yes yes yes. Motherflowerer Jones
Mitch Marsh looked in a bit of pain... then dropped his head in his hands...
hmm.... flower hope it's not too bad
Quote from: Honey Badger on December 17, 2014, 12:34:32 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 17, 2014, 12:05:26 PM
India's first 50 run partnership outside of Asia since 2011 also.
I'm assuming you mean opening partnership?
Yeah opening partnership, my bad.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 17, 2014, 01:50:10 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 17, 2014, 01:06:41 PM
does Dhawan remind anyone else of Jamie Foxx?
hahaha yes yes yes. Motherflowerer Jones
Mitch Marsh looked in a bit of pain... then dropped his head in his hands...
hmm.... flower hope it's not too bad
Didnt look good. :(
Quote from: PowerBug on December 17, 2014, 01:51:14 PM
Quote from: Honey Badger on December 17, 2014, 12:34:32 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 17, 2014, 12:05:26 PM
India's first 50 run partnership outside of Asia since 2011 also.
I'm assuming you mean opening partnership?
Yeah opening partnership, my bad.
All good. Sounded like a bangladesh stat before that lol
when is this kid gonna remember to stop giving his kentucky pie to his brother
seriously been like 100 times. should've learnt by now
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 17, 2014, 01:59:27 PM
when is this kid gonna remember to stop giving his kentucky pie to his brother
seriously been like 100 times. should've learnt by now
Connor sounds like a shower
Hazelwood ;D
Think that's actually helmet, but hey, Indias fault for not using the DRS.
Horrible decision. :o
just terrible umpiring. seriously bad
have no sympathy for India though. hope they keep copping these decisions
At first watch I thought it was out! Good for us :)
need Kohli early
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 17, 2014, 02:20:35 PM
just terrible umpiring. seriously bad
have no sympathy for India though. hope they keep copping these decisions
They are exactly the decisions DRS is there for, nobody to blame but themselves, terrible decision though, shocker.
Just re: a bit of discussion earlier.
Khawaja has reportedly done his ACL.
oh Yvonne, be my bride
haha cooking eggs with the sun at the Gabba. first for everything!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 17, 2014, 02:50:22 PM
oh Yvonne, be my bride
haha cooking eggs with the sun at the Gabba. first for everything!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFPxSn69pcc
#WhatMoreCanYouSay
You guys realise that if Lyon keeps bowling this shower I want apologies from all of you :P
Far out, Starc gone off :(
Ive said it before, I'm not a fan of Starc as a test bowler at this stage. I know hes done well at first class level but i just don't think he's consistent enough, bowls too many boundary bowls. Is very promising but I wouldn't have him in the team, I'd have Siddle over him.
Quote from: henry on December 17, 2014, 03:05:32 PM
Ive said it before, I'm not a fan of Starc as a test bowler at this stage. I know hes done well at first class level but i just don't think he's consistent enough, bowls too many boundary bowls. Is very promising but I wouldn't have him in the team, I'd have Siddle over him.
God bless this post.
Kohli gone ;D
Quote from: Nige on December 17, 2014, 03:06:03 PM
Quote from: henry on December 17, 2014, 03:05:32 PM
Ive said it before, I'm not a fan of Starc as a test bowler at this stage. I know hes done well at first class level but i just don't think he's consistent enough, bowls too many boundary bowls. Is very promising but I wouldn't have him in the team, I'd have Siddle over him.
God bless this post.
Agreed
that's HUGE. flowerin come on!
Quote from: henry on December 17, 2014, 03:05:32 PM
Ive said it before, I'm not a fan of Starc as a test bowler at this stage. I know hes done well at first class level but i just don't think he's consistent enough, bowls too many boundary bowls. Is very promising but I wouldn't have him in the team, I'd have Siddle over him.
I think Healy or Slater said that when he first bowls he bowls bad. But when he has a couple of spells he gets it right
Very, very good over from Hazelwood.
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 17, 2014, 03:10:50 PM
Quote from: henry on December 17, 2014, 03:05:32 PM
Ive said it before, I'm not a fan of Starc as a test bowler at this stage. I know hes done well at first class level but i just don't think he's consistent enough, bowls too many boundary bowls. Is very promising but I wouldn't have him in the team, I'd have Siddle over him.
I think Healy or Slater said that when he first bowls he bowls bad. But when he has a couple of spells he gets it right
Yeah but not sure tests are the right places to have an early bad spell, if you're bowling to a new batsmen and you're giving him loose deliveries to put away it makes it a lot easier for him.
Really really liking the look of Hazlewood. Puts the ball in good areas, gets good bounce with his height and is quicker than I thought.
For flowers sake... waited all afternoon to bring the bins in because I felt a wicket was around the corner and didn't wanna miss it.
Finally decided to bite the bullet and bring them in. And of course, Hazlewood strikes. :P
Great over from Hazlewood. Can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something I really really like about him.
Also, Rahane has no idea how to play any of the Aussie bowlers.
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 17, 2014, 02:58:46 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 17, 2014, 02:50:22 PM
oh Yvonne, be my bride
haha cooking eggs with the sun at the Gabba. first for everything!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFPxSn69pcc
#WhatMoreCanYouSay
hahaha yes! forgot about this ;D
More pace and variation than what Siddle had.
Unlucky not to get a third wicket too
Starc back on field :).
Hazelwood is a star.
how close was that I want a replay
Quote from: BratPack on December 17, 2014, 03:00:18 PM
You guys realise that if Lyon keeps bowling this shower I want apologies from all of you :P
yeah right after you apologise to all of us :P
Vijay's batting well here, on track for a well deserved hundred.
Thank me later. ;)
Quote from: Nige on December 17, 2014, 03:27:07 PM
Vijay's batting well here, on track for a well deserved hundred.
Thank me later. ;)
no you cant say thank me later, just praise him and move on and then we'll thank you later
if you feel me :P
fuuuuuck nearly done it though!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 17, 2014, 03:23:24 PM
Quote from: BratPack on December 17, 2014, 03:00:18 PM
You guys realise that if Lyon keeps bowling this shower I want apologies from all of you :P
yeah right after you apologise to all of us :P
I will never apologise when I'm not wrong, if you think I'm wrong then YOU'RE wrong :P
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only 52 overs up at tea. bowlers goin down, only one spinner, like 80 degrees out there... I'll allow it :P
Storms building in the west hope they stay away till stumps. But bleeping hot today with humidity in the 80's
Quote from: Ringo on December 17, 2014, 03:50:51 PM
Storms building in the west hope they stay away till stumps. But bleeping hot today with humidity in the 80's
Storm warning in the Summerset/Sunshine Coast council areas. Hopefully they don't come here.
Quote from: Ringo on December 17, 2014, 03:50:51 PM
Storms building in the west hope they stay away till stumps. But bleeping hot today with humidity in the 80's
they showed it on channel 9, looks like a ripper!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 17, 2014, 03:42:51 PM
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only 52 overs up at tea. bowlers goin down, only one spinner, like 80 degrees out there... I'll allow it :P
Sums up Aussie cricket fans well - if they're doing it they're dirty cheats, if we do it it's ok :P
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 17, 2014, 03:55:02 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 17, 2014, 03:42:51 PM
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only 52 overs up at tea. bowlers goin down, only one spinner, like 80 degrees out there... I'll allow it :P
Sums up Aussie cricket fans well - if they're doing it they're dirty cheats, if we do it it's ok :P
sounds like anyone on their own team :P
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 17, 2014, 03:55:02 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 17, 2014, 03:42:51 PM
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only 52 overs up at tea. bowlers goin down, only one spinner, like 80 degrees out there... I'll allow it :P
Sums up Aussie cricket fans well - if they're doing it they're dirty cheats, if we do it it's ok :P
Agree mate slow over rates have a major complaint of mine for years, Ever since they allowed play to be extended to get the minimum required 90 overs in it has got slower again. regardless of the length of bowlers run ups or type of bowling surely you should be able to bowl 180 balls in 120 minutes a session. For those of us older and can remember 8 ball overs, minimum of 80 overs were bowled in a day which equated to 640 balls which is still 100 balls more than the 90 overs we currently have. Public being ripped off, And this was in the days when the Widies attack was hall and Griffith both with excessively long run ups.
980 overs ringo? If they are your expectations you will be sorely disappointed :P
oh geez... Hazlewood now..
Wow never knew they had 8-ball overs, that's crazy. And I thought I knew my stuff :3
Unrelated, Vijay batting very well. Would be a shame/funny if he got out on 99 again.
If this keeps up by the end of this test our attack is going to consist of Steve Smith, David Warner and Nathan Lyon, think about THAT and tremble
And there's the century for Vijay.
well done Vijay. well deserved century
now go out
haha legit didn't even know
Marsh's catching technique is atrocious...
flowerin flower what flower. flower me that's one if the worst attempts at a catch in flowering history
flower me man seriously what the flower
Two hands for beginners Marsh and the worst thing the best Marsh is injured >:(
Marsh would want to make 150+ when he bats flowering hell
I love that all the commentators talk about how Marsh should've played more but he was injured... No he was dropped because he was flowering shower and if today shows anything nothing has changed.
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 17, 2014, 04:28:37 PM
Marsh would want to make 150+ when he bats flowering hell
Yes he has to be on his last chance but I'm not confident about him Rodgers , Watson or Haddin :(
Just home from work, what did MMarsh injure? :(
I need a smoke after that. just got royally flowered.
hopefully brings a wicket
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 17, 2014, 04:35:53 PM
Just home from work, what did MMarsh injure? :(
I heard hammy earlier
Well deserved 100 from Vijay.
I'm actually fairly surprised Rahane has stuck around this long. :o
Nathan Lyon is so shower that Murali Vijay was in such a daze about having to face someone so shower he didn't realise he'd made his hundred
0/73, what a hack
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 17, 2014, 05:11:01 PM
0/73, what a hack
Welcome to the dark side, you'll like it here :P
FINALLY
Cya later, good innings from Vijay though
Flower yeah 8).
Quote from: BratPack on December 17, 2014, 04:53:37 PM
Nathan Lyon is so shower that Murali Vijay was in such a daze about having to face someone so shower he didn't realise he'd made his hundred
Right on cue BP just what we needed :P
Great innings from Vijay, good to see him get such a reward after literally just missing out last time.
Gonna be interesting to see how long Rohit hangs around.
Great stuff Gazza.
Starc looks sore now.
Rohit goes bang
Good call by the commentators about hat choice all good wearing the baggy green but sounds like a very hot and humid day and a white floppy hat would seem smarter than a dark green fabric one , they all look flowered and any little thing can help :o
Dave Warner bowling :o
Warner bowling pace?
Quote from: Adamant on December 17, 2014, 06:02:02 PM
Warner bowling pace?
Yeah. Think hes dropped the leggies with Smith in the team.
Well he's gone now hahaha.
I know the amount of overs bowled is really bad but geez, when all of your bowlers go down it makes it hard
add extreme heat and it's understandable. obviously not up to standard but understandable
Interesting Think about it - Shane Watson is our fittest pace bowler. Bit ironic
Quote from: Ringo on December 17, 2014, 06:26:38 PM
Interesting Think about it - Shane Watson is our fittest pace bowler. Bit ironic
Hahaha. Shocking thought really :(.
Think it's the first time I've seen him bowl well. :P
Quote from: shaker on December 17, 2014, 05:53:20 PM
Good call by the commentators about hat choice all good wearing the baggy green but sounds like a very hot and humid day and a white floppy hat would seem smarter than a dark green fabric one , they all look flowered and any little thing can help :o
bloody oath! chuck it in some ice water from the esky on the boundary...loved wearing one when I played
Quote from: nrich102 on December 17, 2014, 06:27:43 PM
Quote from: Ringo on December 17, 2014, 06:26:38 PM
Interesting Think about it - Shane Watson is our fittest pace bowler. Bit ironic
Hahaha. Shocking thought really :(.
Think it's the first time I've seen him bowl well. :P
Bowls well, still goes 0/29 :P
Hazey and Marshy only good bowling today, even if one needed a cheat wicket :3
is Marsh's injury an actual tear? or will he be back?
On News Boof said he should be OK to bat but whether he will bowl again still up in the air.
Big recovery session tonight, everyone looked stuffed at the end of the day, bowlers will be knackered.
Big day for all of them left standing tomorrow.
Quote from: Ringo on December 17, 2014, 08:35:01 PM
On News Boof said he should be OK to bat but whether he will bowl again still up in the air.
damn it!
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 17, 2014, 08:48:44 PM
Quote from: Ringo on December 17, 2014, 08:35:01 PM
On News Boof said he should be OK to bat but whether he will bowl again still up in the air.
damn it!
Im still concerned about Starc, he looked like he pulled something on the side of his chest not that he bowled that well but if others struggle to bowl we are going to need him.
Just bought my ticket for tomorrow. 8)
Quote from: Grazz on December 17, 2014, 09:09:02 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 17, 2014, 08:48:44 PM
Quote from: Ringo on December 17, 2014, 08:35:01 PM
On News Boof said he should be OK to bat but whether he will bowl again still up in the air.
damn it!
Im still concerned about Starc, he looked like he pulled something on the side of his chest not that he bowled that well but if others struggle to bowl we are going to need him.
Warney just says he was being soft :P
Doing this on my phone so I'm not sure if this has already happened, but I think some of us need to transfer our hatred from Lyon to Starc. Can't bowl consistently to save his mother.
We need Patto back.
Wait till day 2 before making any judgements lol.
Quote from: stew42 on December 17, 2014, 11:25:42 PM
Doing this on my phone so I'm not sure if this has already happened, but I think some of us need to transfer our hatred from Lyon to Starc. Can't bowl consistently to save his mother.
NEVER!Nathan Lyon is so shower he makes Mitchell Starc look like Dennis Lillee
Bring in Dorff, NCN and Agar! People not from WA, who needs them.
Rain forecast for the day, and it looks like it will start raining any moment in my part of town. Maybe today wasn't the best day to go :-\.
I wonder how we would fair if we chocked out team for all of all rounders? Faulkner, Marsh, NCN, Maxwell...and not Watson.
Is Watson an all rounder or a part timer like Steve Smith? Haha.
Will be interesting to see if the Australian Bowlers can get swing today - Overcast with high humidity at the moment so the conditions should be conducive for it. Hope the Bowlers can take advantage and restrict India to under 450.
Their bowlers will enjoy the same conditions however thunderstorms are predicted from mid afternoon.
the real question is, will we have a 11 fit players / subs left by the end of the day? So many injuries ::)
The way the game is looking Ringo.. Rain could bring a draw which could be a good result for us :s. Unless out batters come out and smash em
Yes!
This Hazlewood can bowl!!!
Should have taken sids spot first test!!! Sidds dayz are ova! Hazelwood Johnson and Harro!
good decision there
and what a ball from Hazlewood
Dhoni's gonna have a dead arm soon
Quote from: The_Captain on December 18, 2014, 11:19:27 AM
Should have taken sids spot first test!!! Sidds dayz are ova! Hazelwood Johnson and Harro!
Hopefully this will be the bowling attack for Melbourne and Sydney (and a fit Mitch Marsh)
feel free to nick one of these Dhoni ::)
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 18, 2014, 11:25:49 AM
good decision there
and what a ball from Hazlewood
Dhoni's gonna have a dead arm soon
Lollll. Hope he dont whip out his coptersss soon!
OH SMIDDY ATE YOU KIDDING ME. flower yeah baby! what a catch
A screamer by SMIDDY!
Heard it was a screamer. SOmeone describe it to me! lol!
What a catch!
Quote from: The_Captain on December 18, 2014, 11:45:12 AM
Heard it was a screamer. SOmeone describe it to me! lol!
thickish edge, goes very low to Smiddy's right at 2nd slip (probably around the 3rd region), he dives, tried to get two hands on it but could only get one, and it just stuck. just beautiful!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 18, 2014, 11:51:09 AM
Quote from: The_Captain on December 18, 2014, 11:45:12 AM
Heard it was a screamer. SOmeone describe it to me! lol!
thickish edge, goes very low to Smiddy's right at 2nd slip (probably around the 3rd region), he dives, tried to get two hands on it but could only get one, and it just stuck. just beautiful!
Great review. Cheers ahah!
He has largeeeeeee hands! Everything just sticks with Smiddy!
Quote from: Toga on December 18, 2014, 11:45:12 AM
What a catch!
;D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWgs0cP7Zwk
Ashwin averages more at test level then Watson. Lol.
Starc is bowling absolute rubbish. Relieving all the presure Hazlewood, Johnson and Watson were putting on. If you haven't guessed, Im not a fan of his at all :P
Quote from: henry on December 18, 2014, 12:07:35 PM
Starc is bowling absolute rubbish. Relieving all the presure Hazlewood, Johnson and Watson were putting on. If you haven't guessed, Im not a fan of his at all :P
odi's only for him i think!
Quote from: The_Captain on December 18, 2014, 12:14:00 PM
Quote from: henry on December 18, 2014, 12:07:35 PM
Starc is bowling absolute rubbish. Relieving all the presure Hazlewood, Johnson and Watson were putting on. If you haven't guessed, Im not a fan of his at all :P
odi's only for him i think!
Agree. Not a test player at this stage. Siddle should be playing over him. Harris over both when fit.
Quote from: The_Captain on December 18, 2014, 11:56:46 AM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 18, 2014, 11:51:09 AM
Quote from: The_Captain on December 18, 2014, 11:45:12 AM
Heard it was a screamer. SOmeone describe it to me! lol!
thickish edge, goes very low to Smiddy's right at 2nd slip (probably around the 3rd region), he dives, tried to get two hands on it but could only get one, and it just stuck. just beautiful!
Great review. Cheers ahah!
He has largeeeeeee hands! Everything just sticks with Smiddy!
View My Video (http://tinypic.com/r/34qoa4o/8)
here you go man. hope it works :P
Thank flower for Hazlewood
Great stuff Hazlewood, gets his fourth. Really liking his performance in this match. Let's clean up the rest quickly, keep them to under 420 or so.
another great ball from Hazlewood. get yourself a 5fa!
there it is! 5 for Hazlewood
nice leave Dhoni
5 for Hazlewood, very impressive. A bit unlucky maybe for Dhoni, but very good bowling. Wrap them up before lunch now!
great catch from the sub Labefbbkkhgdewsvbjgnn!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 18, 2014, 01:00:32 PM
great catch from the sub Labefbbkkhgdewsvbjgnn!
Had to check his name.
Marnus Labuschagne. South African born fella, played for Queensland in Sheffield Shield. Definitely has a future after that ripper!
good work boys. now bat well, India are in a good position
that is the best catch I've seen live... parallel to the ground and an absolute ripper. Rivals Pontings at Bellrieve against NZ.
have to chase 408, if we didn't have Hazlewood we would be in all sorts of trouble
Hazlewood's been a very good thanks flower. Starc needs a ton of overs under his belt yet, he's all over the shop.
Will Mitch marsh bat ????
Quote from: The_Captain on December 18, 2014, 01:25:42 PM
Will Mitch marsh bat ????
Thought someone said on here that he would, but wouldn't bowl?
Hope so. WOnder where Shaun marsh will bat? Spose 4 or 5?
Yeah I'd say 4 or 5 depending on whether Smith wants to bump himself up the order or not.
true that, didn't even notice what India were bowled out for... 408! been heaps of spooky things like this happening a fair bit. Hughesy is watching!
Picked up on the 408 as well very spooky - Rogers needs some runs though.
geez Warner is in some serious form
flower me. flower flower
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 18, 2014, 02:29:51 PM
flower me. flower flower
That was you, not me. :P
Was about to say something eerily similar though. :o
Quote from: Nige on December 18, 2014, 02:30:47 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 18, 2014, 02:29:51 PM
flower me. flower flower
That was you, not me. :P
Was about to say something eerily similar though. :o
let's both not speak for the rest of the summer, alright? :P
come on Watto. do something
At least Warner gets some runs even when he goes early , these 2 need to dig in.
Gee we are motoring along here with our run rate. Won't matter how green the wicket is if India keeps letting us make runs like this.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 18, 2014, 02:32:12 PM
let's both not speak for the rest of the summer, alright? :P
I think we should be awarded something of significance if we somehow manage this. :P
Another start for Watto ::)
flowering hell
big surprise
Watson throws away another start
shock horror
What's with Kohli and staring down a dismissed batsman? ???
Hope Rogers can go on with it to make up for the *bleep* shot played by Watson. Time for Watson to go imo and bring in another allrounder but I suppose at least it was not LBW.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 18, 2014, 03:29:44 PM
big surprise
Watson throws away another start
shock horror
drop that fat log.
Yes at 33 the chance Watson will ever change is over Marsh is young and promising but should we go with another allrounder and Marsh or another batsman ?
nice fiddy Rogers, go on with it now
Good stuff Rogers, needed that.
Quote from: shaker on December 18, 2014, 03:37:17 PM
Yes at 33 the chance Watson will ever change is over Marsh is young and promising but should we go with another allrounder and Marsh or another batsman ?
I think all rounder. Only because i cant see mitch marsh being a long term prospect. Not due to his ability.. He is just bloody injury prone and its only going to get worse. Its not stable for the team having a guy play 2 matches missing a few.. coming back for a few then missing a few again. Maybe he can only play as a batter and we blood another all rounder?
AHHHHH flower
Rogers didn't need to play at that. With a leg gully he should've just left it ...
Easy to say in hindsight though. But that's a massive wicket for India. Marsh bros need to step up now
Soft dismissal after a good knock, right on tea too :(. Marsh(Shaun) is either very hit or very miss, let's hope this one's a hit lol. I'm feeling Haddin will score runs this dig too.
R Ashwin looked very threatening in his couple of overs.
Quote from: The_Captain on December 18, 2014, 03:50:55 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 18, 2014, 03:37:17 PM
Yes at 33 the chance Watson will ever change is over Marsh is young and promising but should we go with another allrounder and Marsh or another batsman ?
I think all rounder. Only because i cant see mitch marsh being a long term prospect. Not due to his ability.. He is just bloody injury prone and its only going to get worse. Its not stable for the team having a guy play 2 matches missing a few.. coming back for a few then missing a few again. Maybe he can only play as a batter and we blood another all rounder?
Yeah I'd be happy with another allrounder but who Faulkner ? but think we should persist with M. Marsh as a allrounder for lot longer yet , but I think we all know that unless Watson gets injured they will keep picking him the aussie selectors just hate putting young guys in
Quote from: shaker on December 18, 2014, 04:04:16 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on December 18, 2014, 03:50:55 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 18, 2014, 03:37:17 PM
Yes at 33 the chance Watson will ever change is over Marsh is young and promising but should we go with another allrounder and Marsh or another batsman ?
I think all rounder. Only because i cant see mitch marsh being a long term prospect. Not due to his ability.. He is just bloody injury prone and its only going to get worse. Its not stable for the team having a guy play 2 matches missing a few.. coming back for a few then missing a few again. Maybe he can only play as a batter and we blood another all rounder?
Yeah I'd be happy with another allrounder but who Faulkner ? but think we should persist with M. Marsh as a allrounder for lot longer yet , but I think we all know that unless Watson gets injured they will keep picking him the aussie selectors just hate putting young guys in
Watson keeps making just enough to keep getting selected...he's like Marsh hit and miss, wither he scores a good knock or he just gets himself out
Eventually somebody will get out through a method that isn't caught surely
Is this S. Marsh's highest test score on home soil :o
Smiddy on the backfoot. exquisite
Smith is so good that he doesn't need a batting average
Storm warning just came up on the Gabba screen :-\
Smiddy anada fiddy gettin me all giddy
Ride your luck now Marsh - What a miss and shocking attempt.
14 wickets taken in this test so far, all catches.
S.Marsh was looking good until he gave his wicket away!
I found this pretty interesting
http://www.espncricinfo.com/blogs/content/story/811093.html
Slow over rates only 162 overs of cricket bowled in 2 days is *bleep* . Time the Administrators really did something to address this. we pay good money to attend a test much so is it too much to expect a full days over compliment without even extended game for half an hour.
lmao just seen a video on fox sports news of that sub fielder who took that wicked diving catch
it's of him taking a very similar looking catch, this time he's in the kitchen catching a corn on the cob I think it was
gold ;D
Quote from: Ringo on December 18, 2014, 06:26:43 PM
Slow over rates only 162 overs of cricket bowled in 2 days is *bleep* . Time the Administrators really did something to address this. we pay good money to attend a test much so is it too much to expect a full days over compliment without even extended game for half an hour.
the Indians are sooooo slow!!! always backing away adjusting their gloves looking around, even to Lyon!
The Indians need to get better underwear, they keep fiddling and complaining about about their balls.
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 18, 2014, 05:47:29 PM
S.Marsh was looking good until he gave his wicket away!
Have heard this said many times over his career... All the talent in the world, rarely goes on.
Nice day today will be humid and ball should continue to swing. Hope the Aussies can survive and last through as the temp will get to 35 later today. Would hate to see us back out in the field in that heat again after day 1.
well at least there's been no overs lost due to rain. a few due to bad over rates, but after seeing the forecast before day 1, I'm pretty happy the rain has stayed away during play
use ya bat Marshy :(
ahh the drinks break has struck. excellent short ball though
cmon Mitchy
Another spud score from Haddin selectors have to think about taking this batting lineup to the ashes now , they need to try some others this series because I can't see this lineup being successful
What do we expect when we only have two batsmen averaging more than their 8th best batsmen
It's an issue when Australia only has three batsmen, one is out injured for eternity, and the other failed. Smith can't make all the runs ;)
Exactly so why do we keep playing under performing batsmen ?
Keep firing up Johnson at your peril India. Remember you have to face him in the second innings.
this is awesome to watch
Haddin really struggling lately.
@ethan_meldrum: Brad Haddin's last 12 Test innings: 0, 9, 1, 13, 3*, 22, 0, 10, 13, 0, 14*, 6. All up, 91 runs @ 9.10. #AusvInd
Quote from: shaker on December 19, 2014, 11:57:38 AM
Exactly so why do we keep playing under performing batsmen ?
Because there is no one else.
Quote from: Jayman on December 19, 2014, 12:07:36 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 19, 2014, 11:57:38 AM
Exactly so why do we keep playing under performing batsmen ?
Because there is no one else.
All these guys are old Rodgers , Clarke , Watson , Haddin and S Marsh is 31 so they are going to have to try someone
Onya Mitchy!
another good thing about Mitchy batting well, is it usually translates into him bowling well.
I hope someone gives him a massive send off if he eventually gets out, just to really piss him off >:D
there's his 50. not much of a celebration. he means business
Great work Mitchy!
Mitchy!
6 more great innings from Johnson.
Another world class innings from Smith, writing his own legend.
flowering beautiful Smiddy
Just made captain and tons up first match very well done they have made a wise choice ;)
Smiddy!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Lol Smith hasn't even been dismissed this series as yet :o
they need to show how many balls there has been in the over more often. I dunno about anyone else but I sure as hell don't count the balls
excellent partnership this. Johnson has taken the pressure right off Smiddy
Nearly half way...nearly neck and neck....nearly 32C..... 8)
Johnson has been pretty lucky after lunch :D
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 19, 2014, 02:02:55 PM
Johnson has been pretty lucky after lunch :D
Fortune favours the brave.
These two have said us a bit today, brilliant.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/melbourne-scores-in-cricket-tournament/story-fni2u98u-1227161161910
On my birthday and all... ;D
Quote from: T Dog on December 19, 2014, 02:16:55 PM
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/melbourne-scores-in-cricket-tournament/story-fni2u98u-1227161161910
On my birthday and all... ;D
feb 14 Dawg :o treats all round in the Dawg house!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 19, 2014, 02:19:26 PM
Quote from: T Dog on December 19, 2014, 02:16:55 PM
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/melbourne-scores-in-cricket-tournament/story-fni2u98u-1227161161910
On my birthday and all... ;D
feb 14 Dawg :o treats all round in the Dawg house!
Feb 12th...the 14th too late :o
Cmon Mitchy bring up the ton!
Quote from: T Dog on December 19, 2014, 02:20:19 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 19, 2014, 02:19:26 PM
Quote from: T Dog on December 19, 2014, 02:16:55 PM
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/melbourne-scores-in-cricket-tournament/story-fni2u98u-1227161161910
On my birthday and all... ;D
feb 14 Dawg :o treats all round in the Dawg house!
Feb 12th...the 14th too late :o
oh thought ya meant 14th :P treats for Dawg then treats for Mrs Dawg
flower
Damn. Great innings though Mitchy!
game saver
ah Mitchy should've learnt from your last over against Sharma
still an awesome innings. got us back in a good position
hopefully Starc can hit a few
Quality bowling from Sharma he was due for a wicket unfortunately for Johnson.
awwww maaaaaaaan :(
another fantastic innings from Smiddy. I applaud you sir
Another supreme innings form Smith, hopefully we can just pass the Indians total.
Dammit, I was starting to believe that Smith was going to go for the whole series without getting dismissed :P
India have conceded five 130+ stands for the 7th-10th wkts in their last 8 Tests - the same as they'd conceded in their previous 139.
checked if play was going on during the news break, read this..
Brett Maunder: "Josh Hazlewood - a very handy Number 11. He played in Tamworth as a junior and made 212 in his first game of Grade cricket at the age of 12! Admittedly 4th Grade but still a handy effort"
damn. nice little innings Lyno!
Seems more comfortable playing cameos like this than as a nightwatchmen.
Mitch Johnson averages 17 with the ball in innings' after he scores a 50 with the bat. Expect wickets next innings!
Quote from: PowerBug on December 19, 2014, 03:17:16 PM
Mitch Johnson averages 17 with the ball in innings' after he scores a 50 with the bat. Expect wickets next innings!
yep looking forward to watching him bowl. was hoping someone would give him a nice send off when he went out, just to get his blood boiling even more. don't think anyone did though. should still be interesting
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 19, 2014, 03:20:34 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 19, 2014, 03:17:16 PM
Mitch Johnson averages 17 with the ball in innings' after he scores a 50 with the bat. Expect wickets next innings!
yep looking forward to watching him bowl. was hoping someone would give him a nice send off when he went out, just to get his blood boiling even more. don't think anyone did though. should still be interesting
I saw Sharma say the F word off followed by a C word in a slow motion replay after he dismissed Mitch........ :o
Quote from: Torpedo10 on December 19, 2014, 03:25:39 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 19, 2014, 03:20:34 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 19, 2014, 03:17:16 PM
Mitch Johnson averages 17 with the ball in innings' after he scores a 50 with the bat. Expect wickets next innings!
yep looking forward to watching him bowl. was hoping someone would give him a nice send off when he went out, just to get his blood boiling even more. don't think anyone did though. should still be interesting
I saw Sharma say the F word off followed by a C word in a slow motion replay after he dismissed Mitch........ :o
(http://38.media.tumblr.com/9083fd57925ac31e51dc46db09f51b86/tumblr_mu3scjR7k01shaex9o1_250.gif)
we're building a nice lead here!
Great 50 from Starc another quality lower order innings.
great work Starcy 8)
Hope the top order is embarrassed
Not a fan of Starc at all, but his batting is way better than his bowling.
They should be Dog last 4 wickets have added 255 so far Top 6 could only muster 241. Smiddy excepted from Top 6 though.
Remember Dizzy Gillespie, Big Merve, Pidg McGrath...all had a good innings with the bat.lol..and Thommo
Hazlewood for a debut 50 as well?? :o
Thank goodness our bowlers can bat ::)
Haddin and Watson should be hanging their heads in shame, Starc and Johnson 50's and legs eleven scoring 30 odd.
India are still stunned they have to face a player as shower as Nathan Lyon
ahwell, great work today, got a nice lead of 97. let's pick up a few in the last session
We are in the box seat can,t see the Indians being very fresh after a long day in the heat
Starc to bat at 3 and Harris to come in for Watson??
Quote from: BratPack on December 19, 2014, 04:29:04 PM
India are still stunned they have to face a player as shower as Nathan Lyon
Haha not only is he a great bowler he showed he is a good batsman as well , I can see him being in this team for many years to come
India can't bowl to tails haha, even Jimmy put up 81 on them last series :P
Related, 4 years later I'm still in awe of when Broady scored 169 against the Pakis :o flower that game was epic, went from 7/100 to 8/450 and won by an innings and 200+.
flower yes. this is much better bowling from Starc. well deserved
Better from Starc although I'll need to see more of this more often to be convinced.
Yeah he had a bad first innings probably does not help have Warnie bagging the guts out of him but a half century and now bowling good line and length well done ;)
nice over so far Watto.. I can smell something...
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 19, 2014, 05:46:19 PM
nice over so far Watto.. I can smell something...
That's just Nathan Lyon ;)
Quote from: BratPack on December 19, 2014, 05:48:46 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 19, 2014, 05:46:19 PM
nice over so far Watto.. I can smell something...
That's just Nathan Lyon ;)
is this a sign he's gonna come on and get a wicket soon? :P
hope Motherflowerer Jones makes some runs for India :P
give Lyon this over so we can get an extra one in
buuuuut of course India are getting drinks. 3 minutes left
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 19, 2014, 06:24:46 PM
give Lyon this over so we can get an extra one in
buuuuut of course India are getting drinks. 3 minutes left
they always do it! make it impossible to get the overrate up!
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 19, 2014, 06:26:50 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 19, 2014, 06:24:46 PM
give Lyon this over so we can get an extra one in
buuuuut of course India are getting drinks. 3 minutes left
they always do it! make it impossible to get the overrate up!
We have been doing it as well maybe they should just make the bowling side bowl all the overs forget about time ?
Quote from: shaker on December 19, 2014, 06:52:28 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 19, 2014, 06:26:50 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 19, 2014, 06:24:46 PM
give Lyon this over so we can get an extra one in
buuuuut of course India are getting drinks. 3 minutes left
they always do it! make it impossible to get the overrate up!
We have been doing it as well maybe they should just make the bowling side bowl all the overs forget about time ?
maybe. Also we have had a lot of drinks/batsmen/bowler/injury breaks
Kohli out of nowhere :o
Dhawan struck on the wrist in the nets or something
flower yes! Mitchy gets Kohli. huge
only just legal
yeahhh baby Mitchy is switched on
but flower me maybe bowl a few cms back haha
Mitch is back!
Benefit of the doubt goes to the batsman usually?
Anyway, Mitch bowling really well and getting the rewards.
HOLY JESUS
And theres the pick of the bunch
Quote from: Nige on December 20, 2014, 11:28:09 AM
Benefit of the doubt goes to the batsman usually?
Anyway, Mitch bowling really well and getting the rewards.
nah I reckon he had like a mill or 2 behind the line
and yet again, TAKE A STEP BACK MITCH!
flowerin what is going on here hahaha
PLUMB
This game will be over before tea at this rate. :o
Dhawan will bat again
Went swimming for a while and come back and 4 wickets have fallen.
And thats 5 now :o Dahwin coming back in.
Starc gets Ashwin
looks like another bad decision. if only there was a way to like, review it or something
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 20, 2014, 12:12:02 PM
looks like another bad decision. if only there was a way to like, review it or something
Yeah, think someone really needs to come up with some sort of direct review system.
Quote from: nrich102 on December 20, 2014, 12:13:11 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 20, 2014, 12:12:02 PM
looks like another bad decision. if only there was a way to like, review it or something
Yeah, think someone really needs to come up with some sort of direct review system.
Th Indians just need to accept the DRS system. Simple.
Quote from: nrich102 on December 20, 2014, 12:13:11 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 20, 2014, 12:12:02 PM
looks like another bad decision. if only there was a way to like, review it or something
Yeah, think someone really needs to come up with some sort of direct review system.
definitely mate. all teams around the world will want to use something like that, surely.
DRS or no DRS these umpires have been nothing short of atrocious in their decision making this series.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 20, 2014, 12:17:14 PM
DRS or no DRS these umpires have been nothing short of atrocious in their decision making this series.
Quote from: Nige on December 20, 2014, 12:17:50 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 20, 2014, 12:17:14 PM
DRS or no DRS these umpires have been nothing short of atrocious in their decision making this series.
agreed
they've been terrible but this is exactly what I asked for before the series. sucked in, India. maybe this will change their stance on DRS
Superman at bat pad again, let's hope he can take another catch!
Don't feel sorry for the Indians , feel sorry when we get a bad decision
flowering finally haha
Yup, onya Lyon :)
[14:39] Guest504: yadav and aaron have as many flowers to give as gabi grecko, this is great to watch
[14:40] Guest504: spoke too son
[14:40] Guest504: :P
[14:40] Guest504: *soon
Also I've been really pleased with how Watson's bowled
finish em off boys
there it is. flowerin top effort today, now let's finish the job
128 to win
Great couple of sessions, well done boys. :D
Gee hope Warners injury to hand not too bad.
Couple of things coming out of this match so far:
1) The ICC needs to say stuff India DRS will be used in all test matches. Once again we see umpires crucified because of no DRS. As a former umpire from my younger days one of the things you listen for is a sound and if both bat and pad are in close vacinity to ball 9 times out of 10 you will give an out decision unless it is obvius.
2) The extra drink breaks and running on and off the field needs to be addressed, It is getting worse and both sides at fault and it rons patrons of a full days cricket.
My solution is, and match referee to make a decision as to whether special circumstances can apply, at regulation stumps each day Captains of both teams are fined $200 per over that are short of the required 90. Team members are fined $100 per over short.
Based on Day one of this match fines would be $2400 for captains and $1200 per team member. Only 78 overs had been bowled by regulated stumps.
Remaining overs still to be bowled regardless of time taken to bowl dependent on light.
Reckon this would speed up the day once players get hit in the hip pocket.
hahaha settle down Sharma
Ahhh I see the Gas truck has arrived
Quote from: Ringo on December 20, 2014, 03:20:57 PM
2) The extra drink breaks and running on and off the field needs to be addressed, It is getting worse and both sides at fault and it rons patrons of a full days cricket.
My solution is, and match referee to make a decision as to whether special circumstances can apply, at regulation stumps each day Captains of both teams are fined $200 per over that are short of the required 90. Team members are fined $100 per over short.
Based on Day one of this match fines would be $2400 for captains and $1200 per team member. Only 78 overs had been bowled by regulated stumps.
Remaining overs still to be bowled regardless of time taken to bowl dependent on light.
Reckon this would speed up the day once players get hit in the hip pocket.
That will never happen. The players would simply refuse to play tests.
They make some nice coin from test matches, couldn't see them knocking that back.
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History doesn't remember the great one day or bb players. Tests are the premier event.
phew
Ian Chappell is right. Kohli shouldn't be fielding if he doesn't have the right technique and is putting down more than he sticks.
Rogers what a flowerin shot
Rogers fiddy, just what we needed. poifect
Yeh well done Rogers.
flower
Haha Smiddy is in some great form. :o
After Day 1 you would of put money on this going five days. :-\
Quote from: Grazz on December 20, 2014, 04:58:31 PM
After Day 1 you would of put money on this going five days. :-\
haha yeah exactly. crazy it's gonna finish in 4
Smiddy surely motm. not a bad start as el capitan!
actually Hazlewood has a good shot too. not a bad debut!
mitch motm
Honestly don't think Aaron was in the wrong there.
Watch a replay, he was walking back to the stumps/his mark/start of his run up.
Quote from: Nige on December 20, 2014, 05:12:31 PM
Honestly don't think Aaron was in the wrong there.
Watch a replay, he was walking back to the stumps/his mark/start of his run up.
He was fine did nothing wrong there.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 20, 2014, 05:05:20 PM
Smiddy surely motm. not a bad start as el capitan!
actually Hazlewood has a good shot too. not a bad debut!
Johnson a chance too, 4 wickets and a vital 88 runs with the bat. Kept us in the game.
yeah Aaron was fine, he doesn't have to move
oh shower... the flower are we doing??
Haha what a days play, they making us nervous on purpose lol. It's working. ???
It's only fitting/right that Mitch finishes this. :P
Edit: Hang on, both Mitch Marsh and Mitch Johnson are batting... I meant Johnson. :P
This batting line up cannot continue we persist at our peril :(
ggwp
thank flower for that ;D
good work boys. 2-0
Once again agreeing with Ian Chappell. We've been treated to 9 days of really good cricket.
Yeh the cricket has been good.
Quote from: shaker on December 20, 2014, 05:18:01 PM
This batting line up cannot continue we persist at our peril :(
Well done to our boys and I know I have been banging on about our batting lineup but it worries me that we will take this lot into the ashes peoples thoughts ?
Quote from: Grazz on December 20, 2014, 05:26:16 PM
Yeh the cricket has been good.
How many down were we?
Quote from: shaker on December 20, 2014, 05:28:29 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 20, 2014, 05:18:01 PM
This batting line up cannot continue we persist at our peril :(
Well done to our boys and I know I have been banging on about our batting lineup but it worries me that we will take this lot into the ashes peoples thoughts ?
Yep it is a concern.
Quote from: shaker on December 20, 2014, 05:28:29 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 20, 2014, 05:18:01 PM
This batting line up cannot continue we persist at our peril :(
Well done to our boys and I know I have been banging on about our batting lineup but it worries me that we will take this lot into the ashes peoples thoughts ?
All hope lies in Clarke getting fit
Haddin and Watson really look out of sorts batting wise so now would be the time to replace them to blood someone for the ashes. Win has definitely papered over the fragile batting line up.
To be fair this match was the best we have seen Watson bowl for quite a while but he is definitely not a number 3.
Quote from: Grazz on December 20, 2014, 04:19:17 PM
They make some nice coin from test matches, couldn't see them knocking that back.
They make far more from making themselves available for T20 leagues like the IPL and if the ICC started docking them $100 per over they were short ala Ringo's idea then what they got paid in tests wouldn't really matter, it would be easier to just not play
Quote from: BratPack on December 20, 2014, 05:36:18 PM
Quote from: Grazz on December 20, 2014, 04:19:17 PM
They make some nice coin from test matches, couldn't see them knocking that back.
They make far more from making themselves available for T20 leagues like the IPL and if the ICC started docking them $100 per over they were short ala Ringo's idea then what they got paid in tests wouldn't really matter, it would be easier to just not play
Moneys money mate.
a lot of passengers in this victory, Haddin and Watson need somebody to be pressuring their spots otherwise they wont go out and put in a good performance for fear of losing their spots. if Watson gets dropped he wont come back into the team.
Rogers I reckon has done enough to play boxing day.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 20, 2014, 05:30:09 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 20, 2014, 05:28:29 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 20, 2014, 05:18:01 PM
This batting line up cannot continue we persist at our peril :(
Well done to our boys and I know I have been banging on about our batting lineup but it worries me that we will take this lot into the ashes peoples thoughts ?
All hope lies in Clarke getting fit
That is a pipe dream they will repair his hammy but that is not his real problem , it's his back his hammy problems are only his body protecting his back and it will only increase with age , don't get me wrong I would love him to be there but I am a realist
Aus last 10 home games: W W W W W W W W W W
last 14 away games: L L W L W D L D L L L L L L
flower HGA is so huge in cricket
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 20, 2014, 05:51:14 PM
Aus last 10 home games: W W W W W W W W W W
last 14 away games: L L W L W D L D L L L L L L
flower HGA is so huge in cricket
Yeah, it's ridiculous how pretty much every team seems to only be able to do well at home these days.
Quote from: Nige on December 20, 2014, 06:04:46 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 20, 2014, 05:51:14 PM
Aus last 10 home games: W W W W W W W W W W
last 14 away games: L L W L W D L D L L L L L L
flower HGA is so huge in cricket
Yeah, it's ridiculous how pretty much every team seems to only be able to do well at home these days.
Crazy. The excuse the commentators use is that they don't spend as much time in the country before the test matches start. Is this a reasonable excuse?
bring in Ludeman! :D Rate him as the best pure gloveman in the country and as we saw the other night, very handy with the bat, even at shield level!
He doesnt have much defensive technique so no cant see him ever playing test cricket.
Our next keeper will probably be somebody younger.
Potentially Matty Wade, but Sam Whiteman and Pete Handscomb might get a look or be considered.
Or Bancroft or Carters
Chris Hartley!
Quote from: nrich102 on December 20, 2014, 06:08:48 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 20, 2014, 06:04:46 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 20, 2014, 05:51:14 PM
Aus last 10 home games: W W W W W W W W W W
last 14 away games: L L W L W D L D L L L L L L
flower HGA is so huge in cricket
Yeah, it's ridiculous how pretty much every team seems to only be able to do well at home these days.
Crazy. The excuse the commentators use is that they don't spend as much time in the country before the test matches start. Is this a reasonable excuse?
I think there's a lot of reasonable excuses which combine to make the whole HGA. Pitch differences, climate - temperature+humidity and even things like altitude (Broncos in the NFL are at a high altitude and are always very strong at home), crowd and media factors, used to playing at the ground, referee influence (refs will always tend to slightly favour the home team), the list goes on.
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 20, 2014, 06:54:34 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on December 20, 2014, 06:08:48 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 20, 2014, 06:04:46 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 20, 2014, 05:51:14 PM
Aus last 10 home games: W W W W W W W W W W
last 14 away games: L L W L W D L D L L L L L L
flower HGA is so huge in cricket
Yeah, it's ridiculous how pretty much every team seems to only be able to do well at home these days.
Crazy. The excuse the commentators use is that they don't spend as much time in the country before the test matches start. Is this a reasonable excuse?
I think there's a lot of reasonable excuses which combine to make the whole HGA. Pitch differences, climate - temperature+humidity and even things like altitude (Broncos in the NFL are at a high altitude and are always very strong at home), crowd and media factors, used to playing at the ground, referee influence (refs will always tend to slightly favour the home team), the list goes on.
Sorry no refs in cricket.
has a point though, Aussies more used to bowling on Aus pitches, whereas we go to India for example and cant cope with ball not being over shin height and spinning at 90 degree angles!
crowds also have an impact, I think in one of the last super bowls on the north east coast the crowd scored 130+ decibels and they are nicknamed something like the 19th man!
Haha you're close mate :P
Seattle's showerty fanbase pride themselves on yelling at the other team's offence so they can't hear snap counts or play adjustments at the line of scrimmage, they ripped off calling themselves the 12th man from Texas A&M's college. They look stupid and are a showerty fanbase but it sometimes works. flower seattle.
haha
did Warner look a little angry/frustrated in this test too anyone else? his body language and the way he went out looked to me like his mind wasn't exactly on it! the form he is in the balls he went out to should have been better handled
possible from not getting captaincy
Just no.
Nah..new baby in his house...unsettled new dad :)
Quote from: T Dog on December 20, 2014, 07:49:02 PM
Nah..new baby in his house...unsettled new dad :)
hope that's it!
Re: next keeper
Won't be the next one, but probably the one after; Sam Harper
Mate of mine who IIRC is in the Bushrangers 2nd XI, captained Victoria U19s I think it was (or possibly Australia) in a number of tournaments, and just got a rookie contract with the Melbourne Stars. Played in their practice match last week and took a screamer behind the stumps apparently. Here's the link (http://www.melbournestars.com.au/news/2014/12/14/melbourne-stars-practice-match) to the practice match report. He only turned 18 last week as well, has some amazing talent.
Joe Burns in for Mitch Marsh for the Boxing Day test.
Quote from: JROO8 on December 21, 2014, 02:25:01 PM
Joe Burns in for Mitch Marsh for the Boxing Day test.
Bit of a surprise, will be interesting to see if he gets picked and where he bats.
Quote from: JROO8 on December 21, 2014, 02:25:01 PM
Joe Burns in for Mitch Marsh for the Boxing Day test.
:o Was not expecting this.
Will be interesting where he bats if he plays.
Quote from: JROO8 on December 21, 2014, 02:25:01 PM
Joe Burns in for Mitch Marsh for the Boxing Day test.
But he's an opener ???
Yeah I'm happy they've brought Burns in.. Only if they don't mess him around like they did with Hughes and Doolan.
Quote from: Jayman on December 21, 2014, 02:52:25 PM
Yeah I'm happy they've brought Burns in.. Only if they don't mess him around like they did with Hughes and Doolan.
And Smith and Cowan and Khawaja. Granted that messing around with Smith turned out to be a good thing, not sure he'd still be around if they told him to stay as a bowler. Amazing that the bloke that made his debut at number 8 as Australia's long term 'replacement' (You can't actually replace Warney) for Shane Warne is now the test captain and the best batsman in the country o_O
Yep Khawaja is another one PB.
Was ridiculous what they did to Hughes though. Comes into the team as an opener, then dropped, then is the next Ponting at number 3, then finished his career batting at 6 in England.
What they should do with Burns is say "You're batting at 6 until Rogers retires, then you'll open the batting no matter what." And a few low scores shouldn't change that. Stick with him!
hope Burns does well! if he is Rogers replacement!
Actually, it does kinda make sense.
If Burns is the Rogers replacement, give him a run in the team now and then bump him up to opener when the time comes! 8)
Quote from: PowerBug on December 21, 2014, 03:01:11 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 21, 2014, 02:52:25 PM
Yeah I'm happy they've brought Burns in.. Only if they don't mess him around like they did with Hughes and Doolan.
And Smith and Cowan and Khawaja. Granted that messing around with Smith turned out to be a good thing, not sure he'd still be around if they told him to stay as a bowler. Amazing that the bloke that made his debut at number 8 as Australia's long term 'replacement' (You can't actually replace Warney) for Shane Warne is now the test captain and the best batsman in the country o_O
Cricket is a funny game.
Quote from: Nige on December 21, 2014, 04:53:39 PM
Actually, it does kinda make sense.
If Burns is the Rogers replacement, give him a run in the team now and then bump him up to opener when the time comes! 8)
I like that plan.
Burns does surprise but great to see a young bloke get a chance. Was young player of the year in 2012/13. At 25 years of age hope he gets a fair run unlike others mentioned here which I agree with.
So happy that Burns is in the team!!! He's a great young cricketer and the future at the top of the order.
Calling it now, a century on debut for the great man 8)
Quote from: BB67th on December 21, 2014, 05:29:52 PM
So happy that Burns is in the team!!! He's a great young cricketer and the future at the top of the order.
Calling it now, a century on debut for the great man 8)
Be happy with that!
Quote from: GoLions on December 20, 2014, 11:39:21 PM
Re: next keeper
Won't be the next one, but probably the one after; Sam Harper
Mate of mine who IIRC is in the Bushrangers 2nd XI, captained Victoria U19s I think it was (or possibly Australia) in a number of tournaments, and just got a rookie contract with the Melbourne Stars. Played in their practice match last week and took a screamer behind the stumps apparently. Here's the link (http://www.melbournestars.com.au/news/2014/12/14/melbourne-stars-practice-match) to the practice match report. He only turned 18 last week as well, has some amazing talent.
Have played against and trained with him, the bloke can seriously bat!
Quote from: roo boys! on December 21, 2014, 06:47:22 PM
Quote from: GoLions on December 20, 2014, 11:39:21 PM
Re: next keeper
Won't be the next one, but probably the one after; Sam Harper
Mate of mine who IIRC is in the Bushrangers 2nd XI, captained Victoria U19s I think it was (or possibly Australia) in a number of tournaments, and just got a rookie contract with the Melbourne Stars. Played in their practice match last week and took a screamer behind the stumps apparently. Here's the link (http://www.melbournestars.com.au/news/2014/12/14/melbourne-stars-practice-match) to the practice match report. He only turned 18 last week as well, has some amazing talent.
Have played against and trained with him, the bloke can seriously bat!
Yeah he lives across the road from me, so played with him and his brother, and got coached by his dad. It's actually ridiculous how good his entire family is at basically any sport haha
Quote from: GoLions on December 21, 2014, 07:03:27 PM
Quote from: roo boys! on December 21, 2014, 06:47:22 PM
Quote from: GoLions on December 20, 2014, 11:39:21 PM
Re: next keeper
Won't be the next one, but probably the one after; Sam Harper
Mate of mine who IIRC is in the Bushrangers 2nd XI, captained Victoria U19s I think it was (or possibly Australia) in a number of tournaments, and just got a rookie contract with the Melbourne Stars. Played in their practice match last week and took a screamer behind the stumps apparently. Here's the link (http://www.melbournestars.com.au/news/2014/12/14/melbourne-stars-practice-match) to the practice match report. He only turned 18 last week as well, has some amazing talent.
Have played against and trained with him, the bloke can seriously bat!
Yeah he lives across the road from me, so played with him and his brother, and got coached by his dad. It's actually ridiculous how good his entire family is at basically any sport haha
What about Tom Healy? He was the Australia U19 keeper recently.
Quote from: Honey Badger on December 21, 2014, 07:33:03 PM
Quote from: GoLions on December 21, 2014, 07:03:27 PM
Quote from: roo boys! on December 21, 2014, 06:47:22 PM
Quote from: GoLions on December 20, 2014, 11:39:21 PM
Re: next keeper
Won't be the next one, but probably the one after; Sam Harper
Mate of mine who IIRC is in the Bushrangers 2nd XI, captained Victoria U19s I think it was (or possibly Australia) in a number of tournaments, and just got a rookie contract with the Melbourne Stars. Played in their practice match last week and took a screamer behind the stumps apparently. Here's the link (http://www.melbournestars.com.au/news/2014/12/14/melbourne-stars-practice-match) to the practice match report. He only turned 18 last week as well, has some amazing talent.
Have played against and trained with him, the bloke can seriously bat!
Yeah he lives across the road from me, so played with him and his brother, and got coached by his dad. It's actually ridiculous how good his entire family is at basically any sport haha
What about Tom Healy? He was the Australia U19 keeper recently.
Was going to comment on him but thought I would be accused of Qld Bias. Got a great coach in dad. dad reckons he is better than he was at that age.
Quote from: Ringo on December 21, 2014, 07:36:35 PM
Quote from: Honey Badger on December 21, 2014, 07:33:03 PM
Quote from: GoLions on December 21, 2014, 07:03:27 PM
Quote from: roo boys! on December 21, 2014, 06:47:22 PM
Quote from: GoLions on December 20, 2014, 11:39:21 PM
Re: next keeper
Won't be the next one, but probably the one after; Sam Harper
Mate of mine who IIRC is in the Bushrangers 2nd XI, captained Victoria U19s I think it was (or possibly Australia) in a number of tournaments, and just got a rookie contract with the Melbourne Stars. Played in their practice match last week and took a screamer behind the stumps apparently. Here's the link (http://www.melbournestars.com.au/news/2014/12/14/melbourne-stars-practice-match) to the practice match report. He only turned 18 last week as well, has some amazing talent.
Have played against and trained with him, the bloke can seriously bat!
Yeah he lives across the road from me, so played with him and his brother, and got coached by his dad. It's actually ridiculous how good his entire family is at basically any sport haha
What about Tom Healy? He was the Australia U19 keeper recently.
Was going to comment on him but thought I would be accused of Qld Bias. Got a great coach in dad. dad reckons he is better than he was at that age.
You could also throw in Jake Doran who is currently only 18 years and 19 days old, but is already being touted as the best young batsman in Australia, who can also keep.. His achievements at his age is unbelievable.
Here's a link - http://www.sydneythunder.com.au/news/2014/10/08/jake-doran-becomes-the-youngest-contracted-player-in-the-history-of-the-kfc-t20-big-bash
Burns looked ok last night in the BBL. Not as good as Hussey but still good
Smith had been fined 60% of his match fee and the rest of the team get slugged a fine of 30% of their match fee. If he is found to offend again in the next 12 months he will be banned for 1 game.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-21/australian-captain-steve-smith-fined-for-slow-over-rate/5982214?section=sport
slow overate is the worst thing to get in trouble for in cricket! how hard is it too stay on target for the day?!
yeah it's good they are cracking down on it. did Kohli get fined for the first test?
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 22, 2014, 02:25:06 PM
yeah it's good they are cracking down on it. did Kohli get fined for the first test?
No he just got fined 30% along with Dharwan for getting rustled by Warner.
I just can't take the Indian team seriously, they're trying to act like arrogant on-field assholes like Australia were like 10 years ago.
We have maybe 3 batsmen who are decent, 1 is out injured and India don't look close to getting 20 wickets ever
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 22, 2014, 02:52:45 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 22, 2014, 02:25:06 PM
yeah it's good they are cracking down on it. did Kohli get fined for the first test?
No he just got fined 30% along with Dharwan for getting rustled by Warner.
I just can't take the Indian team seriously, they're trying to act like arrogant on-field assholes like Australia were like 10 years ago.
We have maybe 3 batsmen who are decent, 1 is out injured and India don't look close to getting 20 wickets ever
India got 12 in the first test and 16 in the second. They don't have the bowlers to get 20 wickets consistently. They may be quick but they don't know how to use it!
they cant back up their sledging!
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 22, 2014, 02:52:45 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 22, 2014, 02:25:06 PM
yeah it's good they are cracking down on it. did Kohli get fined for the first test?
No he just got fined 30% along with Dharwan for getting rustled by Warner.
I just can't take the Indian team seriously, they're trying to act like arrogant on-field assholes like Australia were like 10 years ago.
We have maybe 3 batsmen who are decent, 1 is out injured and India don't look close to getting 20 wickets ever
I was shocked when i read this and this is where the match referee must be held to account. How many times did india stall Australia by batsmen not being ready (lost count of the number of times bowlers were back to their marks and batsmen was still wandering around the crease), gloves brought out, shoe laces undone.
IMO as I have said previously both teams should be fined for slow over rates as the batting team know that nothing will happen to them so they make no effort to speed up the game.
Sur over rates in this test were crap but there were 2 teams at fault.
anybody want to bet me Watson scores a hundred in Sydney just to retain his spot?
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 22, 2014, 04:54:45 PM
anybody want to bet me Watson scores a hundred in Sydney just to retain his spot?
Not gonna happen.
Watson will score anywhere between 50-99 to save his spot.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on December 22, 2014, 07:17:26 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 22, 2014, 04:54:45 PM
anybody want to bet me Watson scores a hundred in Sydney just to retain his spot?
Not gonna happen.
in the last match. Second innings. When Australia has a 250 run lead on India's first innings total. And two of India's best bowlers are injured.
apparently Shane Watson was hit with a bouncer in the nets :/
http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2014-15/content/story/812897.html
Watson confirmed as hit in helmet by Bouncer from Pattinson. Both shaken up given recent events.
All I get from that is its good see Patto bowling again :)
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 23, 2014, 11:30:18 AM
All I get from that is its good see Patto bowling again :)
and that watto may miss
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 23, 2014, 11:30:18 AM
All I get from that is its good see Patto bowling again :)
And bowling bouncers at his mate in training.. Harsh
Quote from: Jayman on December 23, 2014, 04:13:41 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 23, 2014, 11:30:18 AM
All I get from that is its good see Patto bowling again :)
And bowling bouncers at his mate in training.. Harsh
how is one meant to practice bowling bouncers? it's not as if it would have been out of the blue
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 23, 2014, 07:09:08 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 23, 2014, 04:13:41 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 23, 2014, 11:30:18 AM
All I get from that is its good see Patto bowling again :)
And bowling bouncers at his mate in training.. Harsh
how is one meant to practice bowling bouncers? it's not as if it would have been out of the blue
Not just practice bowling bouncers, but also facing bouncers. Not harsh at all to bowl bouncers in the nets.
Quote from: Honey Badger on December 23, 2014, 07:11:24 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 23, 2014, 07:09:08 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 23, 2014, 04:13:41 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 23, 2014, 11:30:18 AM
All I get from that is its good see Patto bowling again :)
And bowling bouncers at his mate in training.. Harsh
how is one meant to practice bowling bouncers? it's not as if it would have been out of the blue
Not just practice bowling bouncers, but also facing bouncers. Not harsh at all to bowl bouncers in the nets.
from my experience of cricket, they only bowl bloody bouncers in the nets!!!
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 23, 2014, 09:33:30 PM
Quote from: Honey Badger on December 23, 2014, 07:11:24 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 23, 2014, 07:09:08 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 23, 2014, 04:13:41 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 23, 2014, 11:30:18 AM
All I get from that is its good see Patto bowling again :)
And bowling bouncers at his mate in training.. Harsh
how is one meant to practice bowling bouncers? it's not as if it would have been out of the blue
Not just practice bowling bouncers, but also facing bouncers. Not harsh at all to bowl bouncers in the nets.
from my experience of cricket, they only bowl bloody bouncers in the nets!!!
Or yorkers and/or beamers.
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 23, 2014, 09:33:30 PM
Quote from: Honey Badger on December 23, 2014, 07:11:24 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 23, 2014, 07:09:08 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 23, 2014, 04:13:41 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 23, 2014, 11:30:18 AM
All I get from that is its good see Patto bowling again :)
And bowling bouncers at his mate in training.. Harsh
how is one meant to practice bowling bouncers? it's not as if it would have been out of the blue
Not just practice bowling bouncers, but also facing bouncers. Not harsh at all to bowl bouncers in the nets.
from my experience of cricket, they only bowl bloody bouncers in the nets!!!
This guy knows what cricket's about 8)
No thanks Faulkner isnt test quality. Scores less centuries the Watson.
Who said anything about Faulkner
Quote from: roo boys! on December 23, 2014, 10:56:45 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 23, 2014, 09:33:30 PM
Quote from: Honey Badger on December 23, 2014, 07:11:24 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 23, 2014, 07:09:08 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 23, 2014, 04:13:41 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 23, 2014, 11:30:18 AM
All I get from that is its good see Patto bowling again :)
And bowling bouncers at his mate in training.. Harsh
how is one meant to practice bowling bouncers? it's not as if it would have been out of the blue
Not just practice bowling bouncers, but also facing bouncers. Not harsh at all to bowl bouncers in the nets.
from my experience of cricket, they only bowl bloody bouncers in the nets!!!
This guy knows what cricket's about 8)
waking up the day after with bruises and not being able to move without crying haha
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on December 24, 2014, 02:07:07 AM
Who said anything about Faulkner
Chumps deleted his post i reckon
Reckon the Indians will be right on to this Watson should expect to be given a work over with short pitched stuff hope he is up to it .
I tried playing cricket last week. Only got two bruises :D Inside edge onto my thigh (I never wore a thigh guard), and another one off the helmet onto the shoulder.
Quote from: PowerBug on December 24, 2014, 04:15:20 PM
I tried playing cricket last week. Only got two bruises :D Inside edge onto my thigh (I never wore a thigh guard), and another one off the helmet onto the shoulder.
Years and years back when I used to play, remember one time I was facing a left arm bowler for like the 2nd time ever (but this guy was quick). Like 3rd ball I faced, inside edge onto the inside of my right thigh. Very next ball, quick and swung a bit and got through and hit the inside of my left thigh. Was very painful the next day haha.
When I used to play I wasn't particularly good at playing balls off my hip so my coach would go into the nets with the auto bowling machine and for an hour I'd have to play 120km balls all aimed right there.
I was only like 13-14 at the time and I now have a pretty strong tolerance to pain thanks to the hundreds of welts I got on my thighs
Quote from: PowerBug on December 24, 2014, 04:15:20 PM
I tried playing cricket last week. Only got two bruises :D Inside edge onto my thigh (I never wore a thigh guard), and another one off the helmet onto the shoulder.
inside of the thigh hurts so much
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 24, 2014, 06:37:32 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 24, 2014, 04:15:20 PM
I tried playing cricket last week. Only got two bruises :D Inside edge onto my thigh (I never wore a thigh guard), and another one off the helmet onto the shoulder.
inside of the thigh hurts so much
Yep that's a bad spot. Really should grab an inner thigh pad. Or use my bat ::)
Quote from: Jayman on December 24, 2014, 06:40:00 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 24, 2014, 06:37:32 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 24, 2014, 04:15:20 PM
I tried playing cricket last week. Only got two bruises :D Inside edge onto my thigh (I never wore a thigh guard), and another one off the helmet onto the shoulder.
inside of the thigh hurts so much
Yep that's a bad spot. Really should grab an inner thigh pad. Or use my bat ::)
ive never seen them in sports shops. I used to use a tae Kwando shin guard as a thigh pad which slid up your leg. Worked a treat!
at our club the U/16's ad Seniors would train together, so I would have the top senior bowlers bowling to me. Couldn't see it at all, had some ripper thigh bruises where I had missed the ball by 7 inches haha
Quote from: shaker on December 24, 2014, 04:02:04 PM
Reckon the Indians will be right on to this Watson should expect to be given a work over with short pitched stuff hope he is up to it .
Or they could bowl non-threatening balls outside off stump and wait for Watson to hit them straight to mid-off :P
Quote from: Rusty00 on December 24, 2014, 07:21:20 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 24, 2014, 04:02:04 PM
Reckon the Indians will be right on to this Watson should expect to be given a work over with short pitched stuff hope he is up to it .
Or they could bowl non-threatening balls outside off stump and wait for Watson to hit them straight to mid-off :P
Or just bowl towards the stumps and he'll get out lbw.
Pumped to have Bill back in the com box this test! :D
Decent read here:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2014-15/content/story/813183.html
Quote from: Jayman on December 24, 2014, 10:09:58 PM
Pumped to have Bill back in the com box this test! :D
Quote from: GoLions on December 24, 2014, 05:34:37 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 24, 2014, 04:15:20 PM
I tried playing cricket last week. Only got two bruises :D Inside edge onto my thigh (I never wore a thigh guard), and another one off the helmet onto the shoulder.
Years and years back when I used to play, remember one time I was facing a left arm bowler for like the 2nd time ever (but this guy was quick). Like 3rd ball I faced, inside edge onto the inside of my right thigh. Very next ball, quick and swung a bit and got through and hit the inside of my left thigh. Was very painful the next day haha.
My best was when I managed to get hit both thighs in the one ball. That was fun. Safe to say I got out not long after as I was in all sorts.
Quote from: PowerBug on December 24, 2014, 11:18:32 PM
Quote from: GoLions on December 24, 2014, 05:34:37 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 24, 2014, 04:15:20 PM
I tried playing cricket last week. Only got two bruises :D Inside edge onto my thigh (I never wore a thigh guard), and another one off the helmet onto the shoulder.
Years and years back when I used to play, remember one time I was facing a left arm bowler for like the 2nd time ever (but this guy was quick). Like 3rd ball I faced, inside edge onto the inside of my right thigh. Very next ball, quick and swung a bit and got through and hit the inside of my left thigh. Was very painful the next day haha.
My best was when I managed to get hit both thighs in the one ball. That was fun. Safe to say I got out not long after as I was in all sorts.
Haha how did you manage to do that?!
Quote from: GoLions on December 25, 2014, 09:20:51 AM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 24, 2014, 11:18:32 PM
Quote from: GoLions on December 24, 2014, 05:34:37 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 24, 2014, 04:15:20 PM
I tried playing cricket last week. Only got two bruises :D Inside edge onto my thigh (I never wore a thigh guard), and another one off the helmet onto the shoulder.
Years and years back when I used to play, remember one time I was facing a left arm bowler for like the 2nd time ever (but this guy was quick). Like 3rd ball I faced, inside edge onto the inside of my right thigh. Very next ball, quick and swung a bit and got through and hit the inside of my left thigh. Was very painful the next day haha.
My best was when I managed to get hit both thighs in the one ball. That was fun. Safe to say I got out not long after as I was in all sorts.
Haha how did you manage to do that?!
As I got hit on the front thigh I moved the back one across, and then it went on to hit that one. They were glancing blows, the ball went behind the stumps, but it still showed the day after
but serious if it rains tomorrow everyone dies
the sexy weather lady reckons it'll rain in the morning but should be sweet by the arvo
Quote from: Jayman on December 24, 2014, 10:09:58 PM
Pumped to have Bill back in the com box this test! :D
you're a star Richie
gee Love daylight saving forget about it just turned on TV to find Australia 1-41 Douche
got the feeling Watson is gonna go big today... pressure on for his spot, he's long overdue for a big score, generally does well in Melbourne, and looking OK so far
50 for Buck, keep it up!
Quote from: Tominator on December 26, 2014, 12:41:41 PM
got the feeling Watson is gonna go big today... pressure on for his spot, he's long overdue for a big score, generally does well in Melbourne, and looking OK so far
With only 4 tons in his career long overdue is a bit of a understatement ::)
Had $20 on watto for most runs in 1st dig, with money back if he scores 50 8)
Bucky gone!!!! Caught behind, well bowled by Shami
Why did they not take the single that last ball?!?
Watson Gone LBW again.
Watson gone too!!!! LBW off Ashwin! Far out....
Marsh needs to stand up now
I know were 2 nil up but this Indian team away from home are rubbish there fielding today has been as bad as it gets if we were playing SA this series think there would be some batsmen no longer in the team
Big 100 coming up for Joey Burns today. 8)
Mr Burns and Smithers at the crease
nice start Burnsey. I'm feelin this
Smiddy fiddy
flower Burnsey's gone
Burnsey :'(
Unlucky 13 on debut, poor kid
But that's what you get when you call up a Queenslander to replace a West Aussie
1000 runs in this calender year for Smiddy. been so good, we needed all those runs
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 26, 2014, 04:13:37 PM
Unlucky 13 on debut, poor kid
But that's what you get when you call up a Queenslander to replace a West Aussie
Lol Queensland is better than WA every day of the week :P
Quote from: nrich102 on December 26, 2014, 04:45:37 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 26, 2014, 04:13:37 PM
Unlucky 13 on debut, poor kid
But that's what you get when you call up a Queenslander to replace a West Aussie
Lol Queensland is better than WA every day of the week :P
But you cant watch AFL in half of Queensland? ;)
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 26, 2014, 07:34:57 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on December 26, 2014, 04:45:37 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 26, 2014, 04:13:37 PM
Unlucky 13 on debut, poor kid
But that's what you get when you call up a Queenslander to replace a West Aussie
Lol Queensland is better than WA every day of the week :P
But you cant watch AFL in half of Queensland? ;)
Couple of years behind the times hey? ;)
good start for Hadds. trash bowling
How good are those VB watches! Went on ebay to have a look and there going at $150 a piece.
Who wants to drink some VB and win me one?
probably rather fork out the 150 than drink VB :P
Yea thats why im looking for volunteers to win me one :P
Smiddy 8)
ah poo there goes Hadds
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 27, 2014, 11:08:56 AM
How good are those VB watches! Went on ebay to have a look and there going at $150 a piece.
Who wants to drink some VB and win me one?
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 27, 2014, 11:13:02 AM
probably rather fork out the 150 than drink VB :P
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 27, 2014, 11:13:47 AM
Yea thats why im looking for volunteers to win me one :P
Hahaha they always have some gimmick to try and get people to buy there swill :P
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 27, 2014, 11:13:47 AM
Yea thats why im looking for volunteers to win me one :P
How long do they last? :P Would be pretty crap if just for this summer.
session belonged to Australia. I think less then 3% of the balls bowled have been on the stumps, absolute trash from India. commentators were right, looking at the batsmen dismissed they have all gone out behind the wicket! pitch it up! it was swinging when they bowled good lengths!
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 27, 2014, 12:31:54 PM
session belonged to Australia. I think less then 3% of the balls bowled have been on the stumps, absolute trash from India. commentators were right, looking at the batsmen dismissed they have all gone out behind the wicket! pitch it up! it was swinging when they bowled good lengths!
Probably the worst Indian team and worst captained team I can remember , Dhoni is basically a corporation in India think he is more interested in how powerful he is than the basics of cricket thank goodness our cricket is not structured like there's
Quote from: shaker on December 27, 2014, 12:54:20 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 27, 2014, 12:31:54 PM
session belonged to Australia. I think less then 3% of the balls bowled have been on the stumps, absolute trash from India. commentators were right, looking at the batsmen dismissed they have all gone out behind the wicket! pitch it up! it was swinging when they bowled good lengths!
Probably the worst Indian team and worst captained team I can remember , Dhoni is basically a corporation in India think he is more interested in how powerful he is than the basics of cricket thank goodness our cricket is not structured like there's
yeah definitely! they have no match situation awareness!
wow Rhyno what a shot
fiddy for Rhyno 8)
awwww maan the ump was watching to see if Harris celebrated or not
cmon do this
there it is now 8) 8)
Well played Rhino. 8)
Sportsbet need to open a new market. Which bowler will score the most.
Smithy to get his 150 and call it quits and put these hacks to the sword should have them on there knees before the end of play
And Sharma brings up his ton.
Awesome innings Rhyno 8)
Quote from: Jayman on December 27, 2014, 02:24:12 PM
And Sharma brings up his ton.
Hahaha Harris and the rest of our bowlers will eat this lot up and our captain knows the basics of cricket unlike there's ::)
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 27, 2014, 12:58:45 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 27, 2014, 12:54:20 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 27, 2014, 12:31:54 PM
session belonged to Australia. I think less then 3% of the balls bowled have been on the stumps, absolute trash from India. commentators were right, looking at the batsmen dismissed they have all gone out behind the wicket! pitch it up! it was swinging when they bowled good lengths!
Probably the worst Indian team and worst captained team I can remember , Dhoni is basically a corporation in India think he is more interested in how powerful he is than the basics of cricket thank goodness our cricket is not structured like there's
yeah definitely! they have no match situation awareness!
Gotta agree Dhoni is a ordinary skipper. His match awareness and field placings are C Grade at best.
get the double Smiddy
Dhoni has no idea how to curtail the tail with field placings. With Australia 5/216 he should have been able to restrict Australia to 350/400 with sensible captaincy.
Thankfully he doers that as our bottom order continues to score runs and gloss over the inadequacies of our Top order,
GO ON SMIDDYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Smiddy is in some kind of form, haven't seen an Aussie batsmen in this form for years.
Quote from: Ringo on December 27, 2014, 02:42:04 PM
Dhoni has no idea how to curtail the tail with field placings. With Australia 5/216 he should have been able to restrict Australia to 350/400 with sensible captaincy.
Thankfully he doers that as our bottom order continues to score runs and gloss over the inadequacies of our Top order,
Agree with that but at least our out of form top order batsmen are getting a chance to find form thanks to him but it is only glossing over the problem
no :'(
another superb innings Smiddy
didn't really need to go down like that! Hazlewood would have survived long enough to get there in singles
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
(http://cdndata.bigfooty.com/2014/12/99419_9da889650a70f46b3389ab8d68c1689e.gif)
stolen from bigfooty ;D
Another great innings from Smiddy there. Fully deserved the 200.
We are clearly in front here, it's going to take quite something for India to have a chance. I must say, India need to get rid of Dohni. Kohli was a far better better captain in Adelaide and the keeper in Adelaide, forgot his name, was a better keeper.
Mitch Marsh has suffered a setback and will miss Sydney. Means we'll have to play spud Marsh again :(
Quote from: nrich102 on December 27, 2014, 03:08:29 PM
Another great innings from Smiddy there. Fully deserved the 200.
We are clearly in front here, it's going to take quite something for India to have a chance. I must say, India need to get rid of Dohni. Kohli was a far better better captain in Adelaide and the keeper in Adelaide, forgot his name, was a better keeper.
exactly! at least Kohli went for the win! Dhoni would have blocked it, and they would've lost by 150 odd!
lmao Bill doing the classic catches. pure gold
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 27, 2014, 03:46:50 PM
lmao Bill doing the classic catches. pure gold
kept coming into the lounge room because I thought they were wickets haha
How good is Smith 8)
waiting for a big outtie from Rhyno
A lot to like about Hazelwood, reminds me of Dizzy with a similar action. He's just so accurate and bowling the 140ish pace that the Coach wants, another gem for Aussie cricket!
Just how good is Steve Smith? Has that stupid "Pommy" backlift with the bat but other than that, I'd really like to see him bat #3 and put to death the search for Punters replacement!
flower yes Rhyno. great catch from Smiddy too
the flower was that Hadds?!
Why the flower are they talking about pigeon racing ::)
Anyone else seeing this page shifted off to the right of screen. :-\
Quote from: Money Shot on December 27, 2014, 05:19:09 PM
Why the flower are they talking about pigeon racing ::)
For those that a little younger Bill Lawry is into breeding racing pigeons and with his return to the commentary team the banter on pigeons starts.
@ Grazz yes it is moved to the right when I reply as well. Annoying
Quote from: Ringo on December 27, 2014, 05:32:25 PM
Quote from: Money Shot on December 27, 2014, 05:19:09 PM
Why the flower are they talking about pigeon racing ::)
For those that a little younger Bill Lawry is into breeding racing pigeons and with his return to the commentary team the banter on pigeons starts.
@ Grazz yes it is moved to the right when I reply as well. Annoying
Hahahaha that's what I gathered :P
He is so into it as well :P
And yeah Grazz I just noticed it!
Quote from: Ringo on December 27, 2014, 05:32:25 PM
Quote from: Money Shot on December 27, 2014, 05:19:09 PM
Why the flower are they talking about pigeon racing ::)
For those that a little younger Bill Lawry is into breeding racing pigeons and with his return to the commentary team the banter on pigeons starts.
@ Grazz yes it is moved to the right when I reply as well. Annoying
Cool thanks Ringo MS
Yes Bill loves his pigeons and will happily discuss them over the cricket these days.
If somebody was to say to him you can only choose one he'd be seriously torn i think.
Car'n Mitch one more tonight would be good. Ooooooooh it was nearly there then to.
Quote from: Ringo on December 27, 2014, 05:32:25 PM
Quote from: Money Shot on December 27, 2014, 05:19:09 PM
Why the flower are they talking about pigeon racing ::)
For those that a little younger Bill Lawry is into breeding racing pigeons and with his return to the commentary team the banter on pigeons starts.
that's why he cant move houses
alright had enough of this partnership. time for a wicket
flowers sake Lyno. gotta catch them
Get back in your box Virat, your still 2-0 down.
oh get flowered. SOMEONE HOLD A flowerING CATCH PLEASE
I feel like peeling my face off my head. how lucky can one team be? seriously. been terrible from India in the last hslf hour but they just keep getting lucky
Who remembers the homework scandal? Who hated that players got suspended because of it? Just remember that a certain player by the name of Steve Smith came into the Aussie side because of it.
So the ABC guys are going off because if India get to 328 then it'll be the highest score with 0 extras. (Preparing for the jinx)
Quote from: PowerBug on December 28, 2014, 02:51:52 PM
Who remembers the homework scandal? Who hated that players got suspended because of it? Just remember that a certain player by the name of Steve Smith came into the Aussie side because of it.
So the ABC guys are going off because if India get to 328 then it'll be the highest score with 0 extras. (Preparing for the jinx)
That skied hookshot that haddin almost got too looked like a no ball but they only get called if a wicket gets taken these days ::)
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 28, 2014, 02:58:03 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 28, 2014, 02:51:52 PM
Who remembers the homework scandal? Who hated that players got suspended because of it? Just remember that a certain player by the name of Steve Smith came into the Aussie side because of it.
So the ABC guys are going off because if India get to 328 then it'll be the highest score with 0 extras. (Preparing for the jinx)
That skied hookshot that haddin almost got too looked like a no ball but they only get called if a wicket gets taken these days ::)
Pretty shocking that it seems some umpires don't even look. Since there's no DRS they really shouldn't review the no balls. Or they should review the no balls on EVERY ball. May as well get rid of umpires from the ground altogether, they don't do anything :(
Quote from: PowerBug on December 28, 2014, 02:51:52 PM
Who remembers the homework scandal? Who hated that players got suspended because of it? Just remember that a certain player by the name of Steve Smith came into the Aussie side because of it.
So the ABC guys are going off because if India get to 328 then it'll be the highest score with 0 extras. (Preparing for the jinx)
They made it
This match sure is starting to smell of draw
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 28, 2014, 03:30:25 PM
This match sure is starting to smell of draw
Aussies have had a poor day and India has had a good one.
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 28, 2014, 03:30:25 PM
This match sure is starting to smell of draw
Not just yet, India are batting quickly so the game is advancing nicely. But the pitch being a belter still doesn't help the chances of something similar to Adelaide occurring.
India's highest score at the MCG is 445 (1985-86). And India's highest individual score at the MCG is 195 by Sehwag (2003-04)
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 28, 2014, 03:30:25 PM
This match sure is starting to smell of draw
Unless we can all of a sudden just turn it on and bowl them out by days end, I'd say a draw is a lock :-\
a draw isn't a bad outcome for us. means we have an unassailable lead in the series
be nice to win the test though
today has just been one of those days
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on December 28, 2014, 04:12:47 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 28, 2014, 03:30:25 PM
This match sure is starting to smell of draw
Unless we can all of a sudden just turn it on and bowl them out by days end, I'd say a draw is a lock :-\
Reckon your right mate.
402 runs and the first extra of the innings!!! D: D: D:
Chappelli sure likes to continually butcher Rahane's name
there's the first extra of the innings
I know it's easy for the commentators to make huge calls, and I'm not sure what the TV guys have been saying. But on the radio they've been saying to bring fine leg in and encourage the bats to sweep for a boundary. And bingo!
Last twelve results for the home team in Australia vs India tests
W W W W W W W W W W W W
So this match looking to break the drought of away results
Source: Me, so may be inaccurate
hoorah
what the flower Sidds
Hazlewood shows him how it's done
may be a sign of some sort
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 28, 2014, 04:28:14 PM
Last twelve results for the home team in Australia vs India tests
W W W W W W W W W W W W
So this match looking to break the drought of away results
Source: Me, so may be inaccurate
I can extend on that: (By 'I', I mean ABC's cricket magazine)
This summer 2-0 Aussies
2013: India 4-0 in India
2011-12: Australia 4-0 here
2010: India 2-0 in India
2008: India 2-0 (4 tests) in India
2007-2008: Australia 2-1 (4 tests) in Australia (India won the 3rd test in Perth of all places)
So the last 13 have been won by the home side, and it's been 18 since the away side won. Interestingly Chris Rogers made his debut in that Indian win in 2008.
yes cmon boys. still sitting on 100 lead, if we can run through them we can still win this
If we can roll them today then set them 400 to make on day 5.
top flowerin catch from Rhyno
India did well today, they lasted 70 overs today before turning to crap. They learn to concentrate for no more than 50 overs with the bat at any one time so they'll be celebrating tonight no doubt. Kohli might get in trouble for batting too slowly though.
he's either dropping sitters or taking screamers
nice work Hadds. big wicket
hard day today, dropped catches cost us dearly! hopefully we can roll them in 20 odd minutes tomorrow! and have an ok lead to at least try for a result in the match.
How disgusting was that last segment about the money Kholi and Dhoni make when there is so much poverty in their own Country?
JOHNSON 8)
Nice opening over from Warner 8)
There is quite a bit of rain coming in the next hour by the looks of what's on the radar.
flowering melbourne and their showery weather
Melbourne rain just giving us some time to hear some Greigy stories 8)
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 29, 2014, 01:44:14 PM
Melbourne rain just giving us some time to hear some Greigy stories 8)
Richie one on now is great too :)
I only just realised in the 2nd test both sides' frst innings lasted 109.4 overs :o
India scored 408, we scored 505
it would've carried to Ashwin, no doubt. lucky
Watson has been given so many damn chances
He needs to be dropped
Surely its only his bowling keeping him in this side.
He's only had 1 50 this year and hasn't picked up more than 1 wicket in an innings for over 3 years, get rid of him.
Plenty of good young bowlers around it's top order batsmen we need , off with his head :P
Yea but they just have him so to take the load of the frontliners, not so much to take bags of wickets.
Wouldnt mind Smith trying to score some runs
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 29, 2014, 03:13:04 PM
Yea but they just have him so to take the load of the frontliners, not so much to take bags of wickets.
The problem is he no. 3 and he can't bat he is just lucky we are not facing SA bowling attack or he would have been lucky to get to double figures
Shower, please don't fail Marsh.
The old C grade strategy. shower gets wickets.
flower... cmon Burnsy
Warned, Harris, Smith, Clarke/Maddinson, Marsh, Marsh, Haddin/Whiteman, Agar, Michael Jackson, Harris, Dorff
#fixed
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 29, 2014, 04:16:22 PM
Warned, Harris, Smith, Clarke/Maddinson, Marsh, Marsh, Haddin/Whiteman, Agar, Michael Jackson, Harris, Dorff
#fixed
Lets get Marcus Harris averaging over 25 with the bat at first class cricket first. And lets not mention Agar either.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 29, 2014, 04:21:13 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 29, 2014, 04:16:22 PM
Warned, Harris, Smith, Clarke/Maddinson, Marsh, Marsh, Haddin/Whiteman, Agar, Michael Jackson, Harris, Dorff
#fixed
Lets get Marcus Harris averaging over 25 with the bat at first class cricket first. And lets not mention Agar either.
He's still better than Rogers, on fire recently in all forms. And he's from WA.
And I love how, after dickriding him for a few weeks last year, nobody cares about Agar no more apart from West Aussies :P somebody could even call it a...bandwagon...but I'm not
there's no fish out there Burnsy. let them go :(
Those clouds aren't looking friendly.
Agar is a joke lol
Get Klinger in the side
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 29, 2014, 04:50:26 PM
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Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 29, 2014, 04:16:22 PM
Warned, Harris, Smith, Clarke/Maddinson, Marsh, Marsh, Haddin/Whiteman, Agar, Michael Jackson, Harris, Dorff
#fixed
Lets get Marcus Harris averaging over 25 with the bat at first class cricket first. And lets not mention Agar either.
He's still better than Rogers, on fire recently in all forms. And he's from WA.
And I love how, after dickriding him for a few weeks last year, nobody cares about Agar no more apart from West Aussies :P somebody could even call it a...bandwagon...but I'm not
Well Rogers has 4 50s in his last 4 innings at test level.
Harris has 97 runs in his last 4 first class matches.
Drop Watsln and move Burns to 3!! Burns is batting far to low.
Really solid stuff from Marsh this innings.
Quote from: nrich102 on December 29, 2014, 05:59:14 PM
Drop Watsln and move Burns to 3!! Burns is batting far to low.
He is batting too low because he is from QLD? ::)
Smith should be at 3. Burns needs to show some runs if he wants a promotion.
Smith should've been at three before he was made captain. Leave Watson there though, he's fine. He's valuable enough.
Quote from: PowerBug on December 29, 2014, 07:06:26 PM
Smith should've been at three before he was made captain. Leave Watson there though, he's fine. He's valuable enough.
Watson is shower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSCt47KOXlI ;D
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 29, 2014, 07:05:24 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on December 29, 2014, 05:59:14 PM
Drop Watsln and move Burns to 3!! Burns is batting far to low.
He is batting too low because he is from QLD? ::)
Smith should be at 3. Burns needs to show some runs if he wants a promotion.
If the number of runs you're getting determines where you bat why isn't Smith opening? ::)
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Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 29, 2014, 07:05:24 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on December 29, 2014, 05:59:14 PM
Drop Watsln and move Burns to 3!! Burns is batting far to low.
He is batting too low because he is from QLD? ::)
Smith should be at 3. Burns needs to show some runs if he wants a promotion.
If the number of runs you're getting determines where you bat why isn't Smith opening? ::)
Clearly not what I said.
pick a gap Rhyno!
flower. flower you India
I cry eveytim.
Why Shauny why.
If anyone is going to score 384 in two sessions, it's India. If Rohit Sharma was in the team I'd back them in a little bit more. I really hope they try to chase the total, because Australia won't be expecting it, and it'd be exciting.
Onya Rhyno 1/2 a few quick wickets could get the Indian nerves going.
Rhynooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 for 5 WOOT WOOT could we can we.
Mitch ;D
On track here, just can't let Kohli get going.
this is great. get in Kohli's ears boys!
OOOHHHHH flower YEAH HAZLEWOOD
These teams in charge of sportsmanship
Lucky no DRS - Hurts India yet again
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 30, 2014, 01:52:40 PM
These teams in charge of sportsmanship
Lol, sledging is part of the game. Don't like it? Play badminton.
Quote from: elephants on December 30, 2014, 01:57:16 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 30, 2014, 01:52:40 PM
These teams in charge of sportsmanship
Lol, sledging is part of the game. Don't like it? Play badminton.
There's a difference between talking trash as part of being competitive (I play a brutal game in american football, so I would know) and just being cows to the other team
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 30, 2014, 02:30:02 PM
Quote from: elephants on December 30, 2014, 01:57:16 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 30, 2014, 01:52:40 PM
These teams in charge of sportsmanship
Lol, sledging is part of the game. Don't like it? Play badminton.
There's a difference between talking trash as part of being competitive (I play a brutal game in american football, so I would know) and just being cows to the other team
Iv sparked many a wicket by being a cow at first slip ;)
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 30, 2014, 02:31:33 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 30, 2014, 02:30:02 PM
Quote from: elephants on December 30, 2014, 01:57:16 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 30, 2014, 01:52:40 PM
These teams in charge of sportsmanship
Lol, sledging is part of the game. Don't like it? Play badminton.
There's a difference between talking trash as part of being competitive (I play a brutal game in american football, so I would know) and just being cows to the other team
Iv sparked many a wicket by being a cow at first slip ;)
Same or tried to and when batting ive told a few bowlers i wish they would bring you on from both ends.
Give it and get it thats cricket.
man that missed run out chance earlier would've been handy
close to another one right there!
need to get Kohli soon
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 30, 2014, 02:44:17 PM
man that missed run out chance earlier would've been handy
close to another one right there!
need to get Kohli soon
Yep would love to see the back of Kholi sooner than later. He's in some great form.
ahhhh flower
toughish chance but they need to be taken at this level
Quote from: Grazz on December 30, 2014, 02:36:59 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 30, 2014, 02:31:33 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 30, 2014, 02:30:02 PM
Quote from: elephants on December 30, 2014, 01:57:16 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on December 30, 2014, 01:52:40 PM
These teams in charge of sportsmanship
Lol, sledging is part of the game. Don't like it? Play badminton.
There's a difference between talking trash as part of being competitive (I play a brutal game in american football, so I would know) and just being cows to the other team
Iv sparked many a wicket by being a cow at first slip ;)
Same or tried to and when batting ive told a few bowlers i wish they would bring you on from both ends.
Give it and get it thats cricket.
I nearly got punched when the keeper dropped one, and I was yelling from the sidelines " two hands for beginners!!!"
fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck again Kohli you are one lucky mother flowerer
could be the make or break moment. up to you Lyon to get the wicket now. shocking mistake
Do not know about you but I reckon Australias fielding in general. catching included, has deteriorated since Mike Young has left.
Our fielding this test has been "B Grade"
B grade is being generous Grazzy! this match is probably our worst fielding performance in a long long time
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 30, 2014, 03:46:21 PM
B grade is being generous Grazzy! this match is probably our worst fielding performance in a long long time
Yeh tbh was thinking i should change it to "C or D Grade" as i typed it mate, has been a woeful effort from us.
LMAO WHAT THE flower
first ball back! unbelievable ;D
come on boys 6 more
Your a gem Rhyno. :o
Burnsy!!!!!!!!!
Cricinfo has a stat up, Kohli on 499 runs for the series and no overseas batsmen has scored 500 in Australia in a series.
I swear Cook did a few years ago?
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 30, 2014, 04:25:09 PM
Cricinfo has a stat up, Kohli on 499 runs for the series and no overseas batsmen has scored 500 in Australia in a series.
I swear Cook did a few years ago?
Must be either a) an Indian stat, or b) a four test series stat. Cook certainly did haha. I'd laugh if Kohli got a pair next test.
m0nty with a cacker on twitter:
Paul Montgomery @m0nty 23m
One day someone will compile a video of Virat Kohli's reactions to being dismissed in Tests, and it will be glorious entertainment. #AUSvIND
Ah didnt read it properly. By a No. 4 batsmen.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 30, 2014, 04:32:37 PM
Ah didnt read it properly. By a No. 4 batsmen.
was gonna say, Cook was on fire in the 2011 series!
need some MJ Clarke 6/9 action up in this dog
cmon Smiddy give us something special brother!
edit dog? the hell :P
Mitchell ;D ;D
that's a serious ball there. holy shower. definition of unplayable
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 30, 2014, 05:13:46 PM
that's a serious ball there. holy shower. definition of unplayable
Yep lethal ball that one, not many could keep that out. :o
flowerIN COME ONNNNN
unbelievable
and then edge doesn't carry
and then my tv showers itself
the flower are these black lines
geez it'd be nice if one of these would go to flowerin hand!
Can we drop players for dropping catches?
the Indians commenting on the Australian Cricket facebook page ROFL
seem to get forget an incident with Andrew Symonds when they abuse Johnson and Haddin for sledging!
Bring on Gazza!
Either way, the series is won. flower yes boys ;D
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 30, 2014, 06:11:20 PM
the Indians commenting on the Australian Cricket facebook page ROFL
seem to get forget an incident with Andrew Symonds when they abuse Johnson and Haddin for sledging!
Yep we've never sledged as bad as Sing.
exactly right Jay!
4-0 would've been nice, but I'll take 3-0
still time. cmon Lyno
ahhhh they've called it a game
ahwell, series victory. good work boys 8)
Yeh 3-0 will do. ;)
3-0 won't do for those that bet on 4-0 ;) (Thankfully not me)
Terrible declaration, terrible use of bowlers the last half hour. Smith as Captain is a negative from me!
Quote from: tbagrocks on December 30, 2014, 06:33:00 PM
Terrible declaration, terrible use of bowlers the last half hour. Smith as Captain *in this test match* is a negative from me!
Fixed that for you. Bit early to be saying it as a general comment. I think they could've declared at stumps personally, but then they risk losing. It was a safe way to play it, it's secured the series win though.
they were never ever going for a win. As, Slater I think, said Michael Clarke would have declared last night!
the draw was the aim, you could see it the ways Aus was batting!
why risk getting India back in the series? correct move by Smith
I'm just gonna ignore anyone who says to me "ohh should've declared early". nooooope.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 30, 2014, 06:40:36 PM
why risk getting India back in the series? correct move by Smith
I'm just gonna ignore anyone who says to me "ohh should've declared early". nooooope.
EXACTLY! a draw is good enough!
Agar into the squad...
@CricketAus: BREAKING: Ashton Agar brought into Australia's squad for the fourth Test. The rest of the squad the same from MCG Test #AUSvIND
Quote from: JROO8 on December 30, 2014, 06:52:55 PM
Agar into the squad...
@CricketAus: BREAKING: Ashton Agar brought into Australia's squad for the fourth Test. The rest of the squad the same from MCG Test #AUSvIND
he wont play...Lyon is in form
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 30, 2014, 07:05:07 PM
Quote from: JROO8 on December 30, 2014, 06:52:55 PM
Agar into the squad...
@CricketAus: BREAKING: Ashton Agar brought into Australia's squad for the fourth Test. The rest of the squad the same from MCG Test #AUSvIND
he wont play...Lyon is in form
Yeah can't see how he has plays. only assume he's there for the experience.
Unless we drop Watto for him? :P
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 30, 2014, 07:47:34 PM
Unless we drop Watto for him? :P
Better bat, better bowler.
The change males itself right? :p
More Breaking news Dhoni has retired from test cricket effective immediately.
Regarding Agar do we play 2 spinners in Sydney with Watson missing out.
A flowerton better fielder too.
Dhoni :o
Quote from: Ringo on December 30, 2014, 08:08:46 PM
More Breaking news Dhoni has retired from test cricket effective immediately.
not sure if joking....
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 30, 2014, 08:18:05 PM
Quote from: Ringo on December 30, 2014, 08:08:46 PM
More Breaking news Dhoni has retired from test cricket effective immediately.
not sure if joking....
http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ms-dhoni-retires-from-test-cricket/
Even more baffling he has cited that playing all 3 forms has exhausted him, and wants to focus on the shorter forms...
More and more we are seeing players wanting to focus on shorter forms, sad to see really.
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 30, 2014, 08:18:05 PM
Quote from: Ringo on December 30, 2014, 08:08:46 PM
More Breaking news Dhoni has retired from test cricket effective immediately.
not sure if joking....
Here you are jobe
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/ms-dhoni-announces-retirement-test-cricket-india-immediate-ffect/2014-12-30
Quote from: AFEV on December 30, 2014, 08:19:48 PM
Even more baffling he has cited that playing all 3 forms has exhausted him, and wants to focus on the shorter forms...
More and more we are seeing players wanting to focus on shorter forms, sad to see really.
he's Indian. honestly give him the choice of a test win or a t20 win and I think he'll have a hard time deciding
Quote from: Ringo on December 30, 2014, 08:20:34 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 30, 2014, 08:18:05 PM
Quote from: Ringo on December 30, 2014, 08:08:46 PM
More Breaking news Dhoni has retired from test cricket effective immediately.
not sure if joking....
Here you are jobe
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/ms-dhoni-announces-retirement-test-cricket-india-immediate-ffect/2014-12-30
wtf! I suppose more money in short form cricket, plus its the only thing India are good at!
$$$$ ?????
I will lose my shower the day an Australian retires prematurely to focus on t20 cricket.
I really don't think money would be too big a concern for Dhoni would it?
Unless he just wants to be greedy and earn some more unneccesary exorbitant wages playing T20s
Quote from: roo boys! on December 30, 2014, 08:36:03 PM
I really don't think money would be too big a concern for Dhoni would it?
Unless he just wants to be greedy and earn some more unneccesary exorbitant wages playing T20s
Iv got a feeling that they asked him to step down as captain and he said nah flower that il retire. As Ponting was saying he didnt mention anything during the match press conference.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 30, 2014, 08:38:51 PM
Quote from: roo boys! on December 30, 2014, 08:36:03 PM
I really don't think money would be too big a concern for Dhoni would it?
Unless he just wants to be greedy and earn some more unneccesary exorbitant wages playing T20s
Iv got a feeling that they asked him to step down as captain and he said nah flower that il retire. As Ponting was saying he didnt mention anything during the match press conference.
You can almost bet thats what happened JB
Quote from: Grazz on December 30, 2014, 08:39:51 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 30, 2014, 08:38:51 PM
Quote from: roo boys! on December 30, 2014, 08:36:03 PM
I really don't think money would be too big a concern for Dhoni would it?
Unless he just wants to be greedy and earn some more unneccesary exorbitant wages playing T20s
Iv got a feeling that they asked him to step down as captain and he said nah flower that il retire. As Ponting was saying he didnt mention anything during the match press conference.
You can almost bet thats what happened JB
I would say you have nailed it JB. As you say came after the press conference and no mention at the conference. Why would you retire before the final test of the series anyway?
Spot on
They have a young team who in 12-18 months time will be incredible, and with that the younger Kholi will lead them into that chapter
MS would have been told/suggested to step down
must have supreme confidence in Saha.
now all they need is a bowling attack :P
I was laughing my head off because I've been saying how India fail to bat longer than 50 overs, and I was waiting for the collapse to begin in the 51st over. And what happened in the 51st over? Johnson bowled that ripper to Pujara, followed by Rahane getting out. I thought they'd roll them :( Indian's (bar Kohli) can't concentrate for more than 50 overs a day, it's kinda sad but funny.
Really want Australia to win the next test so India drop to number 7 in the rankings.
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Agar into the squad...
@CricketAus: BREAKING: Ashton Agar brought into Australia's squad for the fourth Test. The rest of the squad the same from MCG Test #AUSvIND
he wont play...Lyon is in form
Yeah can't see how he has plays. only assume he's there for the experience.
I was thinking the other day they could play another young spinner in the Sydney test if the series was wrapped up, I thought it might be a good time to blood Boyce, I guess Agar is worth a shot aswell.
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Quote from: JROO8 on December 30, 2014, 07:23:01 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 30, 2014, 07:05:07 PM
Quote from: JROO8 on December 30, 2014, 06:52:55 PM
Agar into the squad...
@CricketAus: BREAKING: Ashton Agar brought into Australia's squad for the fourth Test. The rest of the squad the same from MCG Test #AUSvIND
he wont play...Lyon is in form
Yeah can't see how he has plays. only assume he's there for the experience.
I was thinking the other day they could play another young spinner in the Sydney test if the series was wrapped up, I thought it might be a good time to blood Boyce, I guess Agar is worth a shot aswell.
Boyce is our future. What do the selectors see in Agar ??? Other than batting.
Surely Agar won't be coming into the top 6? And we don't need to pick a bowler because he can bat either, a pure bowler would be fine
I called Agar's selection yesterday ;)
Kohli is a little fgt piece of sh1t! Rant over :P
Agar confuses me. Hes not really a bowler and not really a batsmen. Boyce would make more sense to me, but hey, who knows.
Quote from: elephants on December 31, 2014, 03:53:43 AM
Agar confuses me. Hes not really a bowler and not really a batsmen. Boyce would make more sense to me, but hey, who knows.
you would think that, maybe they don't want to threaten Lyon's spot? doesn't make sense!
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Quote from: elephants on December 31, 2014, 03:53:43 AM
Agar confuses me. Hes not really a bowler and not really a batsmen. Boyce would make more sense to me, but hey, who knows.
you would think that, maybe they don't want to threaten Lyon's spot? doesn't make sense!
Neither of them are near the level Lyon has been playing at recently, I'm glad they stuck with him for so long and now we are reaping the rewards.
Also its been standards for our sides to roll with 3 quicks and 1 spin bowler, if this test were not a dead rubber then even with the spin friendly surface It would be a bad idea to play another spinner.
why not Steve O'Keefe??
Correct me if I'm wrong but isnt SOK injured?
Quote from: elephants on December 31, 2014, 12:01:11 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong but isnt SOK injured?
Yeah, he is.
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Quote from: elephants on December 31, 2014, 12:01:11 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong but isnt SOK injured?
Yeah, he is.
ah right, that would explain it. Could we potentially be dropping Watson and playing a 5-man attack (Haddin to 6, Johnson to 7)? Or a 2 pace, 2 spin?
Hopefully Watson out for Agar
it's good that the selectors have said that his spot is not secure, needs more than just a fifty every 5 tests.
Bring in Boyce rather than Agar!
Lets just stop jumping on the bandwagon for five seconds and actually think about this.
Agar is a much much much better batsmen than Boyce. Look at who is tipped to come out. Shane Watson, our current #3. Replacing our #3 with a spin bowler who would bat at 10-11 would just be silly and it'd bump everyone up the order.
Agar is clearly being prepped for upcoming series in the West Indies and potentially for the WC too. He's improving with the ball, has solid foundations with the bat and as JBs said earlier is an excellent fielder.
True that, If Watson's going out then sure, Agar can go in as an all rounder, but I just think that in the long term Boyce is a better option as a bowler.
Quote from: nrich102 on January 01, 2015, 10:57:22 PM
True that, If Watson's going out then sure, Agar can go in as an all rounder, but I just think that in the long term Boyce is a better option as a bowler.
I agree, Boyce is most likely a superior bowler.
It'd be a differen story if Lyon was coming out, but its not Lyon, its Watson.
Hate hate hate the Agar addition. Has not shown anything whatsoever to warrant it, averaging mid 20s with the bat and over 50 with the ball in shield this year. He's not good enough to bat in the top 6, he's not in the best 4 bowlers, why get him?
If we wanted another spinner I agree Boyce was the next best option, and Holland, Muirhead and Zampa are all better than Agar.
People are saying drop Watson, and although he is frustrating I think he should hold his spot. His stats alone are actually very respectable for an allrounder - 36 average batting and 32 with the ball. I've always rated his bowling over his batting, but I guess as he is batting at 3 and not bowling as much he is being judged more as a specialist batsman, and his performances there have not been that great. Dropping him for Agar though would be a mistake.
yeah but Watson doesn't bowl enough to be an allrounder! His bowling has looked awful this series! granted hes got a wicket but not many.
he doesn't field anywhere bar slip-and also drops catches! cant run at all because of his injuries, to put it nicely:
He needs to go the way of Old Yella!
has a high score of 50 odd this series and last, which for a number 3 is nowhere good enough.
if he was to be judged as a specialist batsmen his average needs to be high 40's! its only 36!
replace him with Faulkner, Agar, Maxwell, Boyce ANYBODY! move Smith/Marsh to 3 and we will be right! our fast bowlers wont get as tired because we have another quality option that can bowl more than 8 overs a day!
Agar is West Aussie. West Australia Best Australia. End of story.
Watson has not picked up more than 1 wicket in an innings since that test where Australia got skittled by South Africa for 40 odd in 2011 and his average with the bat this past year has been less than 30.
If we want someone who can bowl questionable medium pace and not worry about them getting wickets and whom can also maintain an average of 30 we might as well put Matthew Wade in the side.
The answer is simple just load our team with fast bowlers 6 or 7 not only will it give us a awesome attack but they outscore our batsmen on a regular basis :P
Is there any reason why Faulkner wouldn't come in over Agar?
Quote from: GoLions on January 02, 2015, 10:24:28 PM
Is there any reason why Faulkner wouldn't come in over Agar?
Spiiiinnnnn
Quote from: shaker on January 02, 2015, 07:00:19 PM
The answer is simple just load our team with fast bowlers 6 or 7 not only will it give us a awesome attack but they outscore our batsmen on a regular basis :P
1. Starc
2. Faulkner
3. Pattinson
4. Johnson
5. Harris
6. Hazlewood
7. Cummins
8. Siddle
9. Coulter-Nile
10. Haddin
11. Bird
Anything wrong with that?
Quote from: R.Griffen on January 02, 2015, 11:31:15 PM
Quote from: shaker on January 02, 2015, 07:00:19 PM
The answer is simple just load our team with fast bowlers 6 or 7 not only will it give us a awesome attack but they outscore our batsmen on a regular basis :P
1. Starc
2. Faulkner
3. Pattinson
4. Johnson
5. Harris
6. Hazlewood
7. Cummins
8. Boyce
9. Coulter-Nile
10. Haddin
11. Bird
Anything wrong with that?
Wade ahead of Haddin. he can bowl a bit!
I'd like to see Harris and Johnson open with Faulkner in at 3.
Needs some Shaun Tait
DORFF!
Where's Cutting?
Quote from: R.Griffen on January 02, 2015, 11:31:15 PM
Quote from: shaker on January 02, 2015, 07:00:19 PM
The answer is simple just load our team with fast bowlers 6 or 7 not only will it give us a awesome attack but they outscore our batsmen on a regular basis :P
1. Starc
2. Faulkner
3. Pattinson
4. Johnson
5. Harris
6. Hazlewood
7. Cummins
8. Siddle
9. Coulter-Nile
10. Haddin
11. Bird
Anything wrong with that?
Just 3 changes Siddle , Haddin out plus Coulter-Nile he is injured , in Smith to be Captain Wade and Cutting for his big hitting
Needs some Gurinder Sandhu. ;)
Is this better?
1. Krejza
2. Ludeman
3. Hauritz
4. Lyon
5. Doherty
6. Short
7. Boyce
8. Beer
9. Muirhead
10. Hogg
11. Rose
Quote from: elephants on January 02, 2015, 11:02:45 PM
Quote from: GoLions on January 02, 2015, 10:24:28 PM
Is there any reason why Faulkner wouldn't come in over Agar?
Spiiiinnnnn
But we already have Lyon, I just don't see the need for another spin bowler who isn't fantastic
Quote from: GoLions on January 03, 2015, 01:28:10 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 02, 2015, 11:02:45 PM
Quote from: GoLions on January 02, 2015, 10:24:28 PM
Is there any reason why Faulkner wouldn't come in over Agar?
Spiiiinnnnn
But we already have Lyon, I just don't see the need for another spin bowler who isn't fantastic
no better time to blood some younger guys
http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-v-india-2015-mitchell-johnson-in-doubt-for-scg-test-due-to-hamstring-injury/story-fn2mcu3x-1227173396517 (http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-v-india-2015-mitchell-johnson-in-doubt-for-scg-test-due-to-hamstring-injury/story-fn2mcu3x-1227173396517)
Flower.
Quote from: nrich102 on January 03, 2015, 02:27:12 PM
http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-v-india-2015-mitchell-johnson-in-doubt-for-scg-test-due-to-hamstring-injury/story-fn2mcu3x-1227173396517 (http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-v-india-2015-mitchell-johnson-in-doubt-for-scg-test-due-to-hamstring-injury/story-fn2mcu3x-1227173396517)
Flower.
series is already won, he will hopefully pull up for the WC. time to use Cummins or Pattinson
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 03, 2015, 02:35:35 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 03, 2015, 02:27:12 PM
http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-v-india-2015-mitchell-johnson-in-doubt-for-scg-test-due-to-hamstring-injury/story-fn2mcu3x-1227173396517 (http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-v-india-2015-mitchell-johnson-in-doubt-for-scg-test-due-to-hamstring-injury/story-fn2mcu3x-1227173396517)
Flower.
series is already won, he will hopefully pull up for the WC. time to use Cummins or Pattinson
Pattinson barely bowled more than a few short spells. Doubt he is ready for Test cricket so soon.
Windies tour and Ashes is his timeline.
Quote from: R.Griffen on January 03, 2015, 11:14:05 AM
Is this better?
1. Krejza
2. Ludeman
3. Hauritz
4. Lyon
5. Doherty
6. Short
7. Boyce
8. Beer
9. Muirhead
10. Hogg
11. Rose
Haha no
Quote from: nrich102 on January 03, 2015, 02:27:12 PM
http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-v-india-2015-mitchell-johnson-in-doubt-for-scg-test-due-to-hamstring-injury/story-fn2mcu3x-1227173396517 (http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-v-india-2015-mitchell-johnson-in-doubt-for-scg-test-due-to-hamstring-injury/story-fn2mcu3x-1227173396517)
Flower.
TIME FOR DORFFFFFFFFF
Quote from: GoLions on January 03, 2015, 01:28:10 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 02, 2015, 11:02:45 PM
Quote from: GoLions on January 02, 2015, 10:24:28 PM
Is there any reason why Faulkner wouldn't come in over Agar?
Spiiiinnnnn
But we already have Lyon, I just don't see the need for another spin bowler who isn't fantastic
Haha I think they want a second spinner that can bat
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 03, 2015, 06:53:24 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 03, 2015, 02:27:12 PM
http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-v-india-2015-mitchell-johnson-in-doubt-for-scg-test-due-to-hamstring-injury/story-fn2mcu3x-1227173396517 (http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-v-india-2015-mitchell-johnson-in-doubt-for-scg-test-due-to-hamstring-injury/story-fn2mcu3x-1227173396517)
Flower.
TIME FOR DORFFFFFFFFF
Johnson officially OUT
Mitch Starc in most likely.
Watto's feeling 'queasy' apparently, might be too ill to play, which means Siddle or Agar will come in and the other will be the 12th man.
If they want more batting with an extra spin option on the Sydney deck, you'd think they would pick Agar.
Already won the series, just play Agar instead of Watson or Siddle. He'll probably bat better than Watson anyway
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 02, 2015, 01:27:54 PM
yeah but Watson doesn't bowl enough to be an allrounder! His bowling has looked awful this series! granted hes got a wicket but not many.
Agree with most of what you said, but disagree his bowling has looked awful. At times he has certainly looked the most threatening of the bowlers for me, yes he hasn't picked up many wickets but he has been unlucky not to, and the ones he has picked up have been crucial.
I agree he is in ordinary form and really shouldnt have many more chances, but I'd only be replacing him with Mitch Marsh who is injured or possibly Faulkner. As I said Agar has done absolutely nothing to warrant selection, averaging 26 batting and 62 bowling in this sheffield shield season, I would be extremely disappointed if Watson was dropped for him.
Would much rather Siddle picked than Starc, Siddle is not done yet.
Quote from: henry on January 04, 2015, 05:31:52 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 02, 2015, 01:27:54 PM
yeah but Watson doesn't bowl enough to be an allrounder! His bowling has looked awful this series! granted hes got a wicket but not many.
Agree with most of what you said, but disagree his bowling has looked awful. At times he has certainly looked the most threatening of the bowlers for me, yes he hasn't picked up many wickets but he has been unlucky not to, and the ones he has picked up have been crucial.
I agree he is in ordinary form and really shouldnt have many more chances, but I'd only be replacing him with Mitch Marsh who is injured or possibly Faulkner. As I said Agar has done absolutely nothing to warrant selection, averaging 26 batting and 62 bowling in this sheffield shield season, I would be extremely disappointed if Watson was dropped for him.
Would much rather Siddle picked than Starc, Siddle is not done yet.
I think we might roll with Starc, as he is a lefty, like Johnson. Would much rather Siddle though.
Really? Imo Starc > Siddle. Looking to the future and Starc, although slightly erratic has bowled some amazing spells in the BBL.
Quote from: elephants on January 04, 2015, 05:58:49 PM
Really? Imo Starc > Siddle. Looking to the future and Starc, although slightly erratic has bowled some amazing spells in the BBL.
I agree, although Dorff is the goat :3
The problem is Starc can't bowl 6 good balls in a row to save his life. I don't really rate Sids, but think he is probably better than Starc, at this stage at least.
Starc's exactly like Mitchy though, which is why he's almost certain to replace him. He's just not as consistent or menacing.
bring Patto or Cummins in for Mitch!
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 04, 2015, 06:26:43 PM
bring Patto or Cummins in for Mitch!
Can't wait to see these two back in the squad, but won't happen as yet.
Starc will come in for MJ, you'd think. No way I'd drop Watto for Agar, he's not done yet!
I'd like to see Siddle come in before Starc. Sure Siddle underperformed in Adelaide but he was sick and it was a bad deck for pace. Siddle may also need a Test to come back and prove his credentials for the West Indies and the Ashes. One good Test would throw him right back into calculations for those Tours.
IMO, Starc is too erratic with the red ball and just leaks runs at the moment. I also don't like how he's being managed - in and out of the team, 1 Test here, 1 Test there - no continuity and no chance to really build up his red ball form
Personally I'd like to see him go back and play Shield cricket and build up his red ball form there, and earn his recall rather than be picked on potential.
Just my 2c
Siddle is a flog and he's past it. If the best thing you can say about a player being in the team is that he's a "good bloke" the you've probably got the wrong man. I would be picking Starc over him for sure. Has Dorff done anything at FCC level to warrant a spot? Can't pick a bloke based on BBL form, and it's not the WACA either.
Siddle is done Torm. Wont see that head playing tests again. 1 banana too many in the end i think! Hes lost what pace he had, and doesnt do enough with the ball. Not a fan of the starc selection either... But options are limited. Any seamers been killing the shield games besides Dorf?
Time to get Gurinder Sandhu in the side.
Reports now that Hazlewood is sore and may miss as well.
Quote from: nrich102 on January 04, 2015, 05:57:48 PM
Quote from: henry on January 04, 2015, 05:31:52 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 02, 2015, 01:27:54 PM
yeah but Watson doesn't bowl enough to be an allrounder! His bowling has looked awful this series! granted hes got a wicket but not many.
Agree with most of what you said, but disagree his bowling has looked awful. At times he has certainly looked the most threatening of the bowlers for me, yes he hasn't picked up many wickets but he has been unlucky not to, and the ones he has picked up have been crucial.
I agree he is in ordinary form and really shouldnt have many more chances, but I'd only be replacing him with Mitch Marsh who is injured or possibly Faulkner. As I said Agar has done absolutely nothing to warrant selection, averaging 26 batting and 62 bowling in this sheffield shield season, I would be extremely disappointed if Watson was dropped for him.
Would much rather Siddle picked than Starc, Siddle is not done yet.
I think we might roll with Starc, as he is a lefty, like Johnson. Would much rather Siddle though.
Yeah I think that's the reason he was picked, selectors like the variation and him creating rough for Lyon.
Quote from: elephants on January 04, 2015, 05:58:49 PM
Really? Imo Starc > Siddle. Looking to the future and Starc, although slightly erratic has bowled some amazing spells in the BBL.
Please, we can't use BBL form as any reason whatsoever for a test inclusion... Looking to the future sure, but I'd have a lot of other young bowlers ahead of Starc, albeit some are injured. Siddle is only 30, Harris is still bowling well and he's 35. Sids is not done yet.
Quote from: Nige on January 04, 2015, 06:13:46 PM
Starc's exactly like Mitchy though, which is why he's almost certain to replace him. He's just not as consistent or menacing.
"They're exactly the same, but one's not as consistent or menacing". What? How are they exactly the same then? I sort of get at what you're saying, but Johnno at the moment is a far far better bowler than Starc, consistency is so vital in tests in building pressure, you can't have Starc bowling pies once every couple of overs.
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 04, 2015, 06:26:43 PM
bring Patto or Cummins in for Mitch!
These guys are definitely the future, would love to see them in but unfortunately not quite ready yet. I really think our pace attack will be ridiculously good in the coming years, with Patto, Cummins and Hazlewood starting and the likes of Coulter-Nile, Beherendorff and others in the wings.
Quote from: Nige on January 05, 2015, 03:15:46 PM
Time to get Gurinder Sandhu in the side.
Promising and has a decent record but hasn't done enough yet.
Quote from: henry on January 05, 2015, 04:48:27 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 04, 2015, 05:58:49 PM
Really? Imo Starc > Siddle. Looking to the future and Starc, although slightly erratic has bowled some amazing spells in the BBL.
Please, we can't use BBL form as any reason whatsoever for a test inclusion... Looking to the future sure, but I'd have a lot of other young bowlers ahead of Starc, albeit some are injured. Siddle is only 30, Harris is still bowling well and he's 35. Sids is not done yet.
I'm sorry, but are we better going off no cricket at all? Its all we have, and although a vastly different game Starc is clearly a confidence player. Bowling well in the BBL will naturally transfer into better spells at test level.
Siddle is not Harris. Harris >>>> Siddle.
Just a thought .......
Why does Starc deserve a Test recall based on 2 BBL overs that were unplayable, given how badly he bowled a month ago?
Why does CA insist on playing a long drawn out BBL right during a Test series?
No other thoughts but how are any fast bowlers like Siddle, Starc, Patto, Cummins supposed to prove themselves and/or come into the Test side and be expected to perform at a Long version format?
Siddle is just an Australian version of Ishant Sharma at the moment.
1. 120-130 kph pace that really doesn't trouble any batsmen.
2. Stock "wicket taking" delivery is just a short ball, both have bowled it far too often now that it becomes incredibly predictable.
Starc, on the other hand has much more pace, has swing and a really strong yorker as his wicket ball. He's also a very strong bowler to the tail and a half decent tail batter too.
His job isn't to be consistent, it wasn't Mitchell Johnson's role and that's what the other 4 guys are there for.
Really just a standard case of everybody being like the old selectors and throwing out players after 1 bad game
Siddle bowls medium pacers now man haha :s
Quote from: henry on January 05, 2015, 04:48:27 PM
Quote from: Nige on January 04, 2015, 06:13:46 PM
Starc's exactly like Mitchy though, which is why he's almost certain to replace him. He's just not as consistent or menacing.
"They're exactly the same, but one's not as consistent or menacing". What? How are they exactly the same then? I sort of get at what you're saying, but Johnno at the moment is a far far better bowler than Starc, consistency is so vital in tests in building pressure, you can't have Starc bowling pies once every couple of overs.
Alright, similar may have been a better word. I meant as far as what they bowl, but Johnson does a substantially better job. I'm anti-Starc, but I was stating that because they're
similar, it's pretty much a given that Starc is Johnson's replacement in the test starting tomorrow and probably long term too. We can only hope that Starc becomes even half as good as Johnson.
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 05, 2015, 05:42:42 PM
Just a thought .......
Why does Starc deserve a Test recall based on 2 BBL overs that were unplayable, given how badly he bowled a month ago?
He deserves a recall because he is next in line. Guys are never going to succeed if we play them for only 1 test and then drop them if they aren't match winners in that game.
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 05, 2015, 05:42:42 PM
Why does CA insist on playing a long drawn out BBL right during a Test series?
Because it brings in the dollars ;)
to be fair to both Siddle and Starc...the pitches have offered NOTHING! for pace bowlers! id Sydney offers swing then Starc could be the match winner
Starc will play because he's a left-armer and Johnson is out
At least Starc has the potential to be quality one day, Siddle is done.
Yep.
Quote from: Jayman on January 05, 2015, 09:56:06 PM
At least Starc has the potential to be quality one day, Siddle is done.
Agree with it or not, Starc has to be picked on potential.
Chadd Sayers was doing very well in the Shield; has been for a couple of seasons now
But plays for SA so a bit harder to get a look in, so it seems.
Smiddy won the toss and we're batting
Starc in for Johnson
keep ridin your luck Davey. geez :o
Rogers dropped :o absolute sitter that
Warner fiddy. off to an unreal start here
Very good cricket to watch, really really hope Rogers goes big here.
Great stuff Davey
Onya Davey, champion
touching moment from Davey :'(
5th 50 in a row for Rogers, let's hope he turns this into a ton
and that's lunch. 0/123
Warner 63* at lunch. you couldn't script this stuff
Since this is almost certainly Bucky's last test on home soil, I really hope he puts together a solid innings and goes on to the ton.
He's a cricketer, not a god. Warner a bit attention-deprived maybe?
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 06, 2015, 12:42:00 PM
He's a cricketer, not a god. Warner a bit attention-deprived maybe?
No.
great hundred Davey 8)
a double is on here
When was the last time Australia had an opening stand this big? Beats me.
There's the 200! ;D
Ah, I dun flowered up.
ahhh damn :(
another great innings Davey 8)
your turn Watto
Quote from: AFEV on January 06, 2015, 02:04:58 PM
When was the last time Australia had an opening stand this big? Beats me.
? 329 GR Marsh (138) & MA Taylor (219) in 1989 vs the Poms
reckon Hayden and Langer had a few 200 run partnerships
swear I remember coming home from school seeing 0/200+ numerous times!
AHHHHHH flower OFF. I BLAME YOU SLATS
Buck. :(
And T Dog does that make that the 3rd highest opening stnd ever for Aus? Surely not. I thought the same thing Bill haha I reckon it has been 7-8 years since we got a stand like that though.
flower
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 06, 2015, 02:15:22 PM
reckon Hayden and Langer had a few 200 run partnerships
swear I remember coming home from school seeing 0/200+ numerous times!
http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Articles/0/418.html
5 of em!
5 in 3 years! Jesus christ.
Quote from: AFEV on January 06, 2015, 02:04:58 PM
When was the last time Australia had an opening stand this big? Beats me.
Cowan and Warner got 212 2 years ago
Quote from: AFEV on January 06, 2015, 02:18:20 PM
Buck. :(
And T Dog does that make that the 3rd highest opening stnd ever for Aus? Surely not. I thought the same thing Bill haha I reckon it has been 7-8 years since we got a stand like that though.
http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Matches/MatchOpeningStands.asp
1 05/05/1965 Lawry, W M (210) Simpson, R B (201) Australia 1st 382 Kensington Oval West Indies
2 10/08/1989 Marsh, G R (138)Taylor, M A (219) Australia 1st 329 Trent Bridge England
3 05/11/1999 Slater, M J (169)Blewett, G S (89) Australia 1st 269 Brisbane Cricket Ground Pakistan
4 17/06/1993 Slater, M J (152)Taylor, M A (111) Australia 1st 260 Lord's England
5 09/07/2004 Langer, J L (162)Hayden, M L (117) Australia 1st 255 Cazaly's Stadium Sri Lanka
6 28/01/1966 Lawry, W M (119)Simpson, R B (225) Australia 1st 244 Adelaide Oval England
7 09/05/2003 Langer, J L (111)Hayden, M L (177) Australia 2nd 242 Antigua Recreation Ground West Indies
8 01/01/1936 Brown, W A (121)Fingleton, J H (112) Australia 1st 233 Newlands South Africa
9 17/11/2005 Hayden, M L (110)Hussey, M E K (137) Australia 1st 231 Bellerive Oval West Indies
10 08/12/1995 Slater, M J (219)Taylor, M A (96) Australia 1st 228 W.A.C.A. Ground Sri Lanka
11 08/11/2001 Langer, J L (104)Hayden, M L (136) Australia 1st 224 Brisbane Cricket Ground New Zealand
12 12/06/2008 Katich, S M (157)Jaques, P A (108) Australia 2nd 223 Kensington Oval West Indies
13 22/11/2001 Langer, J L (123)Hayden, M L (91) Australia 1st 223 Bellerive Oval New Zealand
Wow what a contrast between a man in form and another not. SMith and Watto came in at the same time, batting looks 100x easier for Smith. Come on Watto i backed you over agar for this test show something at least lol, that isn't 27 off 70 balls or something
Smiddy anada fiddy
fair to say he's in some form ;D
good stuff Watto. struggled a bit early but hung in there and made yourself some tough runs
not a bad toss to win
Good stuff from the boys so far but this is one lame bowling attack
great piece of bowling there from Yadav, veery lucky Watto. second last ball of the day. sheesh
good day boys. good toss to win
hopefully Smiddy can get another century tomorrow morning 8)
Not the bowling, it was those dropped catches ::)
Anyway, what a huge day one for the home side, 2 wickets down sheesh
those dropped catches!
Watson always does this, makes runs when there is no pressure at all. Should still get the boot
Righto India, need to take wickets! Fire up lads
not before Smiddy gets another century bagger :P
I wanna see Watto get out LBW in the 90s, just for laughs.
Quote from: Nige on January 07, 2015, 10:33:04 AM
I wanna see Watto get out LBW in the 90s, just for laughs.
Where's Ishant when he's needed?
Smiddy. nuff said
Smiddy ;D
we should just bat the full 5 days
Watto's almost into the nervous 90s. ;D
SPOKE TOO SOON ASKGDAKSGDOAWLD
lmao so predictable Watto
Oh Watto...
Bit unlucky, Watto pretty much hit it to the best fielder in the Indian by a country mile. Odds are everyone else would have dropped that one.
Can we drop him now
Oh wtg
Watson was thinking Nathan Lyon was bowling
Best bat at 3. Steve Smith
.
Whats with the run rate? Last 10 overs 1 / 23 :-\
Quote from: T Dog on January 07, 2015, 12:02:18 PM
Whats with the run rate? Last 10 overs 1 / 23 :-\
doing heads in this boring batting. Mostly watsons fault. But smith has slowed down also. I thinks its ashwin just bowling darts tying up one end. India will play for draw and try and just keep our run rate down.
Do we really wanna mess with Smith? He's snapping necks at 4, thats fine with me.
ah poo
Schmiddy :'(
Now's your time to show something Burnsy!
Quote from: elephants on January 07, 2015, 12:06:48 PM
Do we really wanna mess with Smith? He's snapping necks at 4, thats fine with me.
Well with watson averaging 20 at 3 he basically already is a number 3
that should've been caught
marshhhhhhhh. Sakes. Lucky again... Better go on with it now! Plz burnsy makes some runs. we need a long term batter to step up to take either watto or rogers when he retires !
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 07, 2015, 12:08:45 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 07, 2015, 12:06:48 PM
Do we really wanna mess with Smith? He's snapping necks at 4, thats fine with me.
Well with watson averaging 20 at 3 he basically already is a number 3
haha, fair call. Still reckon Marsh would be fine at 3 but who knows.
last 10 overs. 14 runs!! WTF IS THIS
17 balls to burns. yet to get off the mark. Block and run son!
May have to open the bowling with Lyon ::) Works for me
Quote from: T Dog on January 07, 2015, 12:34:56 PM
May have to open the bowling with Lyon ::) Works for me
might be a good idea
Quote from: elephants on January 07, 2015, 12:24:02 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 07, 2015, 12:08:45 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 07, 2015, 12:06:48 PM
Do we really wanna mess with Smith? He's snapping necks at 4, thats fine with me.
Well with watson averaging 20 at 3 he basically already is a number 3
haha, fair call. Still reckon Marsh would be fine at 3 but who knows.
Might do an ok job without being exceptional.
IMO #3 is the most important position so needs to be your best batsmen.
My order for the ashes would be
Warner
Rogers
Smith
Clarke
J Burns/S Marsh (Would like to see them stick with Burns but he needs to show something in this test otherwise Marsh gets the spot)
M Marsh
I'd like to see Burns at 3. don't wanna muck around with Smiddy, he's found his spot imo
Warner
Rogers
Burns
Smith
Clarke
M.Marsh
Shot Marshy!
Quote from: Toga on January 07, 2015, 01:31:31 PM
Shot Marshy!
it was...
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Is it true that Smith has made more test centuries in a month than Watson has in his whole test career?
Quote from: Pkbaldy on January 07, 2015, 01:38:33 PM
Is it true that Smith has made more test centuries in a month than Watson has in his whole test career?
I believe it is :o
Quote from: nrich102 on January 07, 2015, 01:39:08 PM
Quote from: Pkbaldy on January 07, 2015, 01:38:33 PM
Is it true that Smith has made more test centuries in a month than Watson has in his whole test career?
I believe it is :o
Yep, fact.
Quote from: Nige on January 07, 2015, 01:41:06 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 07, 2015, 01:39:08 PM
Quote from: Pkbaldy on January 07, 2015, 01:38:33 PM
Is it true that Smith has made more test centuries in a month than Watson has in his whole test career?
I believe it is :o
Yep, fact.
and has played more than twice as many tests
Ashwin's bowling really well, getting little to no support though.
nice sweep Burnsy
whadaya reckon Kohli says in those circles
they're clearly not listening
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 07, 2015, 02:12:32 PM
whadaya reckon Kohli says in those circles
they're clearly not listening
Maybe they're trying to lose :o
But man, Burnsy looks awesome ;D
pick up the pace boys
Declare today? Perhaps 10 overs after tea?
Quote from: nrich102 on January 07, 2015, 02:14:02 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 07, 2015, 02:12:32 PM
whadaya reckon Kohli says in those circles
they're clearly not listening
Maybe they're trying to lose :o
But man, Burnsy looks awesome ;D
By awesome you mean batting for himself and not the team.
Jim Brayshaw not a fan of the full bearded "Richie" But anyone who still pays attention to him simply knows what an "Entertainment Flog" he actually is
SHUT UP JIM I usually say whilst trying to watch the footy show, usually he's laughing like a moron at crap ::)
Such a flowering ray of sunshine tbag lol
Quote from: elephants on January 07, 2015, 02:42:03 PM
Such a flowering ray of sunshine tbag lol
Hey I love the Richies, the bearded, the black (Anyone see that pause on the black man?) I even like the footy show, at times! When the flogs like Jim aren't ruining it for everyone else because they are to busy in their own world laughing at crap they expect us to like, wether it's funny or not SHUT UP JIM ::)
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 07, 2015, 02:32:05 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 07, 2015, 02:14:02 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 07, 2015, 02:12:32 PM
whadaya reckon Kohli says in those circles
they're clearly not listening
Maybe they're trying to lose :o
But man, Burnsy looks awesome ;D
By awesome you mean batting for himself and not the team.
How's he batting for himself and not the team? ???
Fairly sure he's doing both.
He wants to keep his spot in the side, so he's batting well and getting himself a good score while adding to the team's total.
It's already 521, probably 100 more runs than needed, so what's wrong with putting together an innings worthy of retaining his spot in the side?
50 in his 3rd innings of test cricket, onya Burnsy. Here's to many more! 8)
nice maiden fiddy Burnsy!
Think jt was a reference to how he'd scored 2 runs off 30 balls and just surviving when we really should look to accelerate.
A bit has changed since then though lol
Hope they declare soon this Indian bowling attack is so boring
damn. well batted Marshy
Marshy! :'(
SHOT!
not a bad start :o
Good job Burnsy my boy 8). Bring up the century ;)
Rahul stuck a catch. :o
Burnsy :'(
Ryno's smashing them, flown past Hads.
Rhyno! not a bad start either ;D
Do not over exert yourself Rhino you will have to bowl soon.
Declaration
Ryno's batting was better than half the idiots in the Big Bash haha.
Good batting Rhyno and good declaration from Smiddy.
let's see if we can get more purchase on this pitch
Sportsbet at it again.
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Starc with the sendoff.
lovin the agro already Starc!
Starc is a weapon! Hopefully another one or two tonight ;)
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 07, 2015, 02:32:05 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 07, 2015, 02:14:02 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 07, 2015, 02:12:32 PM
whadaya reckon Kohli says in those circles
they're clearly not listening
Maybe they're trying to lose :o
But man, Burnsy looks awesome ;D
By awesome you mean batting for himself and not the team.
Yep! Don't see what Mitch Marsh did a couple of tests ago very often anymore. They all bat to protect their averages.
Quote from: Jayman on January 07, 2015, 04:38:51 PM
Starc is a weapon! Hopefully another one or two tonight ;)
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 07, 2015, 02:32:05 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 07, 2015, 02:14:02 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 07, 2015, 02:12:32 PM
whadaya reckon Kohli says in those circles
they're clearly not listening
Maybe they're trying to lose :o
But man, Burnsy looks awesome ;D
By awesome you mean batting for himself and not the team.
Yep! Don't see what Mitch Marsh did a couple of tests ago very often anymore. They all bat to protect their averages.
Wait, so how was Burns batting badly?
Quote from: nrich102 on January 07, 2015, 05:08:40 PM
Quote from: Jayman on January 07, 2015, 04:38:51 PM
Starc is a weapon! Hopefully another one or two tonight ;)
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 07, 2015, 02:32:05 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 07, 2015, 02:14:02 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 07, 2015, 02:12:32 PM
whadaya reckon Kohli says in those circles
they're clearly not listening
Maybe they're trying to lose :o
But man, Burnsy looks awesome ;D
By awesome you mean batting for himself and not the team.
Yep! Don't see what Mitch Marsh did a couple of tests ago very often anymore. They all bat to protect their averages.
Wait, so how was Burns batting badly?
Self preservation > team need for quick runs.
Umpire K is absolute quality.
Kettleborough proving again why he's so good!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 07, 2015, 05:25:59 PM
Kettleborough proving again why he's so good!
He's been great. One of the best if not the best going around.
if these cows were any good they'd knick one of these
seriously how many has there been
Have he last 10 overs really only gone for 9 runs?
been a good start by the Aussies. good steady bowling, hopefully create a chance soon
Umpire K finally made a wrong decision!
flower there it was
flower yeah baby. team wicket
well bowled Lyno 8)
Well done Lyon. ;D
comedy of errors there. the flower just happened
flowerin spidercam
get rid of that shower. test cricket for flowers sake. flowerin spidercam
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 08, 2015, 12:24:13 PM
flowerin spidercam
get rid of that shower. test cricket for flowers sake. flowerin spidercam
Come on time to get RalHulio out
Who invited Tony Abbott into the com box? Bring back Lawry!
did spider came actually cost smith the catch?? According to the radio it did.. but i cant watch it on the road.. Surely it didnt???
Now that flowerer gon make 100 and go on.... Cant believe smithy has put one downn.. never does he drop em.
Smiddy what the flower !!!! >:(
flower me. cut off my dick flower me with it
how do you drop that one Smiddy
man, I should've used the tea break as nap time
finally. good work Starc
Re: the Smiddy dropped catch, I'm fairly sure they established it was the sun not spidercam.
Also, impressed with how Rahul batted.
Good on both Burns and Rahul for getting a 50 and 100 respectively in their second test.
that other bloke woulda caught that at bat pad
Smiddy was saying "wire", which to me says the sun reflected off the wire right in the wrong place
it shouldn't be there
Quote from: Nige on January 08, 2015, 03:49:31 PM
Re: the Smiddy dropped catch, I'm fairly sure they established it was the sun not spidercam.
Also, impressed with how Rahul batted.
Good on both Burns and Rahul for getting a 50 and 100 respectively in their second test.
mean while spidercam hid the next couple o balls in the grandstnads
i'll gladly eat my words on Watson, good cherry...but now he will be in the team for the next year.
cant believe they gave Watsons LBW and not Lyon's
now Watson will be in the team for another 5 years...
Kettle got that one wrong
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FIRST BALLER Watto on a hattrick
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 04:38:48 PM
now Watson will be in the team for another 5 years...
god i hope not
Always been a skilful bowler. Onya Watto!
Quote from: tabs on January 08, 2015, 04:39:25 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 04:38:48 PM
now Watson will be in the team for another 5 years...
god i hope not
he will ride off of his success in this game for as long as he can
Kohli's a cow and a half but he sure can bat..
"First time since November 2011 that Watson has taken multiple wickets in a Test innings"
And he still needs refball/umpball for one of them. First good game in 4 years.
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 08, 2015, 04:49:42 PM
"First time since November 2011 that Watson has taken multiple wickets in a Test innings"
And he still needs refball/umpball for one of them. First good game in 4 years.
retire on top!?!?!
Quote from: tabs on January 08, 2015, 04:54:28 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 08, 2015, 04:49:42 PM
"First time since November 2011 that Watson has taken multiple wickets in a Test innings"
And he still needs refball/umpball for one of them. First good game in 4 years.
retire on top!?!?!
he wont retire...he will be dropped
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 04:55:26 PM
Quote from: tabs on January 08, 2015, 04:54:28 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 08, 2015, 04:49:42 PM
"First time since November 2011 that Watson has taken multiple wickets in a Test innings"
And he still needs refball/umpball for one of them. First good game in 4 years.
retire on top!?!?!
he wont retire...he will be dropped
one can only dream
Do not know what others think but I think Smiths captaincy today when pit under pressure was found a little wanting.
Australias fielding needs to improve a lot if we are to become number 1 again. I rate Australias fielding this series as C-
our fielding today would be lucky to be graded above D-
Bring back Mike Young
why don't they have a little section for 'Overs' on their little scoreboard down the bottom
very nice over there Smiddy
Quote from: Ringo on January 08, 2015, 05:26:36 PM
Do not know what others think but I think Smiths captaincy today when pit under pressure was found a little wanting.
Australias fielding needs to improve a lot if we are to become number 1 again. I rate Australias fielding this series as C-
he will learn. After Clarkey every captain looks defensive!
I have been backing Watson before this test, and he finally does something lol. Good onya mate keep going. Once again look at his stats -37 with the bat, 32 average with the ball. If Mitch marsh or Faulkner were to play for the next 10 years with those averages we would be very happy. The issue is he hasn't been bowling much with marsh in the side, and batting at 3 hes judged really as a pure bat. Im happy to have him in the side though at the moment, hes a reliable catch and can contribute with bat and ball. When m marsh or Faulkner return I'm fine for him to be dropped, so glad it wasn't for agar.
bowls <5 overs 99% of the matches he plays...thats why he is judged for his batting! and IMO to be applicable for number 3 you should have a 45+ average
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 06:32:09 PM
bowls <5 overs 99% of the matches he plays...thats why he is judged for his batting! and IMO to be applicable for number 3 you should have a 45+ average
Then we would have no one to bat number 3
Almost scores a hundred, almost gets a hat trick, was almost enough to keep him in the team...
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on January 08, 2015, 06:53:41 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 06:32:09 PM
bowls <5 overs 99% of the matches he plays...thats why he is judged for his batting! and IMO to be applicable for number 3 you should have a 45+ average
Then we would have no one to bat number 3
need youth, someone for the next 7-10 years...blood Khawaja, Quiney, Cooper, Doolan, ANYBODY that has potential!
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 07:14:03 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on January 08, 2015, 06:53:41 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 06:32:09 PM
bowls <5 overs 99% of the matches he plays...thats why he is judged for his batting! and IMO to be applicable for number 3 you should have a 45+ average
Then we would have no one to bat number 3
need youth, someone for the next 7-10 years...blood Khawaja, Quiney, Cooper, Doolan, ANYBODY that has potential!
Khawaja's 28, Quiney's 32, Cooper's 28 and already plays internationally for Netherlands and Doolan's 29. I don't think any of them will be playing for the next 7-10 years. :P
Quote from: Nige on January 08, 2015, 07:21:46 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 07:14:03 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on January 08, 2015, 06:53:41 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 06:32:09 PM
bowls <5 overs 99% of the matches he plays...thats why he is judged for his batting! and IMO to be applicable for number 3 you should have a 45+ average
Then we would have no one to bat number 3
need youth, someone for the next 7-10 years...blood Khawaja, Quiney, Cooper, Doolan, ANYBODY that has potential!
Khawaja's 28, Quiney's 32, Cooper's 28 and already plays internationally for Netherlands and Doolan's 29. I don't think any of them will be playing for the next 7-10 years. :P
Khawaja sucked, Quiney sucked. Doolan is decent but not any better than Watson
Quote from: Nige on January 08, 2015, 07:21:46 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 07:14:03 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on January 08, 2015, 06:53:41 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 06:32:09 PM
bowls <5 overs 99% of the matches he plays...thats why he is judged for his batting! and IMO to be applicable for number 3 you should have a 45+ average
Then we would have no one to bat number 3
need youth, someone for the next 7-10 years...blood Khawaja, Quiney, Cooper, Doolan, ANYBODY that has potential!
Khawaja's 28, Quiney's 32, Cooper's 28 and already plays internationally for Netherlands and Doolan's 29. I don't think any of them will be playing for the next 7-10 years. :P
Khawaja could... and it is 20x better than keeping with a guy that couldn't score a hundred to save his life!
Khawaja has also done his ACL so won't be batting for Australia anytime soon regardless...
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 07:40:19 PM
Quote from: Nige on January 08, 2015, 07:21:46 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 07:14:03 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on January 08, 2015, 06:53:41 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 06:32:09 PM
bowls <5 overs 99% of the matches he plays...thats why he is judged for his batting! and IMO to be applicable for number 3 you should have a 45+ average
Then we would have no one to bat number 3
need youth, someone for the next 7-10 years...blood Khawaja, Quiney, Cooper, Doolan, ANYBODY that has potential!
Khawaja's 28, Quiney's 32, Cooper's 28 and already plays internationally for Netherlands and Doolan's 29. I don't think any of them will be playing for the next 7-10 years. :P
Khawaja could... and it is 20x better than keeping with a guy that couldn't score a hundred to save his life!
Did you see Khawaja's last test series? It was in England 2013 Ashes and he scored over 25 once. In 17 innings he's passed 50 twice. He's useless at international level.
What I would do to maximize Watson's usage as an all rounder is bring in Cowan to 3, who really can't put his hand up anymore than possible and drop Watson down to 6 and use him as a bowling all rounder. He's a much better bowler than people give him credit for
^Don't mind that - I rate Watson's bowling, and they might as well see how he fares lower down in the batting order.
No to Khawaja, but yes to Cowan? Pls.
Think most people are looking to the future Mailman, Cowan's not the future.
The future number 3 is in the lineup already, his name is Steve Smith
I still think Smiddy should stay at 4.
Another element to the Hughes passing is that he was the best bat we had who wasn't already in the side. Now we're down to the likes of old guys (Cowan, Voges) or younger blokes who aren't good enough (Khawaja)
I want Smith at 3, he's our best (fit) batsman and that means he should be at 3. Imagine what Ponting would have averaged batting at 4 or 5.
MICHAEL KLINGER
Wether the spider cam actually interfeared with the drop catch or not .....
Why the flog do we believe a word channel 9 has to say about it? Of course they will say it didn't hit the wire ::)
If we're looking at a Watto replacement, my vote goes to Marcus Stoinis. ;)
I know henry has my back on this one. 8)
Quote from: Nige on January 08, 2015, 08:56:20 PM
No to Khawaja, but yes to Cowan? Pls.
Think most people are looking to the future Mailman, Cowan's not the future.
Play people who are going to score you runs now, not in 5 years. Cowan is (and was when he played) much better than Khawaja.
He's scoring centuries every 2nd First Class match for Tassie
Cowan is a great option. Moises Henriques maybe? Move Joe Burns up to 3?
Quote from: PowerBug on January 08, 2015, 09:26:31 PM
Move Joe Burns up to 3?
Yes.
I was discussing what jobe said before about needing youth and some for the next 7-10 years, not a player to replace Watto at 3 at this very moment.
Really? Because every single page has a "drop Watson lul" comment
Quote from: PowerBug on January 08, 2015, 09:26:31 PM
Cowan is a great option. Moises Henriques maybe? Move Joe Burns up to 3?
Henriques is an average bowler, average batsman. Already got Watto and Mmarsh who fit that category.
Henriques isn't too bad, but yeah he's much the same as Marsh and Watson, I feel they're pretty much all pretty similar
Mitch Marsh is Wattos replacement.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 08, 2015, 09:39:13 PM
Mitch Marsh is Wattos replacement.
I bet my life that Marsh wont bat 3 when he takes over Watson! and he is a better batsmen than Watto...the only allrounder capable would be Jacques Kallis
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 09:44:33 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 08, 2015, 09:39:13 PM
Mitch Marsh is Wattos replacement.
I bet my life that Marsh wont bat 3 when he takes over Watson! and he is a better batsmen than Watto...the only allrounder capable would be Jacques Kallis
He won't bat at 3, but he is still Watson's replacement. Which means that leaves a hole at 3, which leads to the above discussion ;)
Quote from: PowerBug on January 08, 2015, 09:47:43 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 09:44:33 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 08, 2015, 09:39:13 PM
Mitch Marsh is Wattos replacement.
I bet my life that Marsh wont bat 3 when he takes over Watson! and he is a better batsmen than Watto...the only allrounder capable would be Jacques Kallis
He won't bat at 3, but he is still Watson's replacement. Which means that leaves a hole at 3, which leads to the above discussion ;)
Yeah, fairly sure JB was talking long term.
Burns should be moved up to 3 or even to opener with Warner after Rogers is gone after the Ashes.
There'll probably be a decent turnover after that series. I think it's already been confirmed that it'll be the last series for Rogers and Haddin (and I think Harris or Watson, can't remember which one... maybe even both).
Quote from: PowerBug on January 08, 2015, 09:47:43 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 08, 2015, 09:44:33 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 08, 2015, 09:39:13 PM
Mitch Marsh is Wattos replacement.
I bet my life that Marsh wont bat 3 when he takes over Watson! and he is a better batsmen than Watto...the only allrounder capable would be Jacques Kallis
He won't bat at 3, but he is still Watson's replacement. Which means that leaves a hole at 3, which leads to the above discussion ;)
Yea never said he should bat 3, Watto shouldnt be batting 3 atm.
Theres only two people who should be batting at 3 based on current skills and that is Smith or Clarke
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on January 08, 2015, 09:36:49 PM
Henriques isn't too bad, but yeah he's much the same as Marsh and Watson, I feel they're pretty much all pretty similar
I just don't see why the great ODI allrounder, the big Faulk doesn't get a mention, he's a real trier but has some serious ability too
Sure yes Marsh is batting #6 for now but Id like to see the Faulk get a go in the same team! As Watto's replacement of course
Smith to bat #3, Clarke #4 S Marsh/M Marsh #5, Faulkner/M Marsh #6
Because Faulkner hasnt proven himself with the bat at first class level yet.
What is wrong with you people? Joe Burns is the future number 3. Move Burns from 6 to Watsons position at 3 and put Watto at 6.
The good Marsh comes in, the bad Marsh goes out and really it's quite simple.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 08, 2015, 09:56:13 PM
Because Faulkner hasnt proven himself with the bat at first class level yet.
Average of 32 with 0 centuries, yep I'll pass on Faulks for now.
He might be the future but if you put him there too early then he will struggle and get sent back to first class cricket.
Ponting, Clarke, Smith all started at 6 and earnt the way up by weight of runs.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 08, 2015, 10:01:39 PM
He might be the future but if you put him there too early then he will struggle and get sent back to first class cricket.
Ponting, Clarke, Smith all started at 6 and earnt the way up by weight of runs.
Unless we want what happened to Hughes, Doolan and Khawaja to happen to Burns then we should protect him for a while longer.
Quote from: nrich102 on January 08, 2015, 09:59:41 PM
What is wrong with you people? Joe Burns is the future number 3. Move Burns from 6 to Watsons position at 3 and put Watto at 6.
The good Marsh comes in, the bad Marsh goes out and really it's quite simple.
Joe Burns is the future number 3 just like Alex Doolan and Glenn Maxwell (how he even makes this conversation is beyond me, but anyway) were when they made their test debuts at 3. There is a discussion to be had.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 08, 2015, 10:01:39 PM
He might be the future but if you put him there too early then he will struggle and get sent back to first class cricket.
Ponting, Clarke, Smith all started at 6 and earnt the way up by weight of runs.
Smith started at 8 lol, now that is some promotion! 8)
Edit: It's funny looking back at old games and wonder "how the f did that happen" like Smith's debut: http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/426394.html
Look at the two Australians that took 5 wicket hauls in that match! o_O
Quote from: PowerBug on January 08, 2015, 10:04:05 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 08, 2015, 10:01:39 PM
He might be the future but if you put him there too early then he will struggle and get sent back to first class cricket.
Ponting, Clarke, Smith all started at 6 and earnt the way up by weight of runs.
Smith started at 8 lol, now that is some promotion! 8)
even better he was looked at as the next Shane Warne :P
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 08, 2015, 10:05:27 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 08, 2015, 10:04:05 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 08, 2015, 10:01:39 PM
He might be the future but if you put him there too early then he will struggle and get sent back to first class cricket.
Ponting, Clarke, Smith all started at 6 and earnt the way up by weight of runs.
Smith started at 8 lol, now that is some promotion! 8)
even better he was looked at as the next Shane Warne :P
Blasphemous! :P
lol Burns has played 3 innings for a total of 1 50. You guys are crazy scoreboard spectators.
Putting the responsibility of No. 3 on him would be the worst move since putting Quiney there.
Quote from: PowerBug on January 08, 2015, 10:04:05 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 08, 2015, 10:01:39 PM
He might be the future but if you put him there too early then he will struggle and get sent back to first class cricket.
Ponting, Clarke, Smith all started at 6 and earnt the way up by weight of runs.
Smith started at 8 lol, now that is some promotion! 8)
Smith was also utilized very poorly at the beginning, much like Watson is now!
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on January 08, 2015, 10:08:10 PM
lol Burns has played 3 innings for a total of 1 50. You guys are crazy scoreboard spectators.
Putting the responsibility of No. 3 on him would be the worst move since putting Quiney there.
Um, nobody has said he should be batting at 3 now. ???
Edit: Burns shouldn't be playing in the next test series anyway
Quote from: Nige on January 08, 2015, 10:12:29 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on January 08, 2015, 10:08:10 PM
lol Burns has played 3 innings for a total of 1 50. You guys are crazy scoreboard spectators.
Putting the responsibility of No. 3 on him would be the worst move since putting Quiney there.
Um, nobody has said he should be batting at 3 now. ???
Nrich has numerous times :P
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 08, 2015, 10:16:11 PM
Quote from: Nige on January 08, 2015, 10:12:29 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on January 08, 2015, 10:08:10 PM
lol Burns has played 3 innings for a total of 1 50. You guys are crazy scoreboard spectators.
Putting the responsibility of No. 3 on him would be the worst move since putting Quiney there.
Um, nobody has said he should be batting at 3 now. ???
Nrich has numerous times :P
Yeah I have :P Maybe it is best for him to stay down the order, but I love the man.
Quote from: nrich102 on January 08, 2015, 10:17:44 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 08, 2015, 10:16:11 PM
Quote from: Nige on January 08, 2015, 10:12:29 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on January 08, 2015, 10:08:10 PM
lol Burns has played 3 innings for a total of 1 50. You guys are crazy scoreboard spectators.
Putting the responsibility of No. 3 on him would be the worst move since putting Quiney there.
Um, nobody has said he should be batting at 3 now. ???
Nrich has numerous times :P
Yeah I have :P Maybe it is best for him to stay down the order, but I love the man.
If you want him to play more then 15 test for Australia, you want him playing the first 15 at 6 ;)
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 08, 2015, 10:16:11 PM
Quote from: Nige on January 08, 2015, 10:12:29 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on January 08, 2015, 10:08:10 PM
lol Burns has played 3 innings for a total of 1 50. You guys are crazy scoreboard spectators.
Putting the responsibility of No. 3 on him would be the worst move since putting Quiney there.
Um, nobody has said he should be batting at 3 now. ???
Nrich has numerous times :P
I'm definitely going blind haha.
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/mitchell-starc-found-guilty-of-level-1-offence/2015-01-08
At least Warnie's happy now
Quote from: Nige on January 08, 2015, 10:31:10 PM
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/mitchell-starc-found-guilty-of-level-1-offence/2015-01-08
soft. better not make him go back into his shell
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on January 08, 2015, 10:34:23 PM
At least Warnie's happy now
I hope Warnie doesn't come out and say something stupid again ::). Claiming that Starc bowling well was all his doing is someone who really seems to want attention.
Shane does what he wants when he wants
Shane is the flowering MAN!
We love Warnie. 8)
Except maybe this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc7uFjXxzFE) guy...
Quote from: Nige on January 08, 2015, 11:27:54 PM
We love Warnie. 8)
Except maybe this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc7uFjXxzFE) guy...
lmao that's gold
QuoteYou smelly Indian f*cking piece of shower.
Kindly educate yourself and learn how to speak the English language before opening you goddamn mouth. I want to beat the brainmatter out of your skull until the pink pulp is all over my f*cking floor. I will find out where you live and hunt you down. I will hurt you. I will hurt your family. Shane Warne was the greatest legspinner the world of cricket has ever seen.
I hope you die.
don't think that guy liked the clip very much at all ;D
that sort of stuff is pretty common on cricket videos.
Seriously the amount of Pakistan/India/Australia back and forth racial hate in video comments is crazy
Quote from: Nige on January 08, 2015, 09:23:57 PM
If we're looking at a Watto replacement, my vote goes to Marcus Stoinis. ;)
I know henry has my back on this one. 8)
Hahaha love it nige. Dont think hes quite ready yet though, certainly for number 3.
For me part of the issue about dropping Watson is that there is no clear replacement no. 3. I don't think any of the first class players bar perhaps Cowan could do it, but I'm not sure he would do much better than Watson, his previous long stint netted an average in the low 30s. From the current test team, burns for me is definitely not a test no. 3 at this stage, dont think his temperament or technique particularly suit. On current form I think the highest he could bat is 5. I wouldn't want to change where smiddy has been batting, basically because why would you change what has been working so well.
There is one guy I see as a potential solution to number 3 that hasn't been raised much that I've seen - Shaun marsh. In this stint in the test team he has looked very composed and settled at this level. I believe that he has the technique to both be watchful if an early wicket falls and the ball is moving and to capitalise if the openers have a good partnership.
This would allow Mitch marsh to come back into the team for Watson when fit, giving us a top 6 of
Warner
Rogers
S. Marsh
Smith
Burns
M. Marsh
I actually quite like the look of that, thoughts?
Dammit Henry. You stole everything I was set to add to the conversation. Now I'm stuck with a lame +1. In fact no. I won't +1...
I agree with the above ^
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on January 09, 2015, 12:00:39 AM
that sort of stuff is pretty common on cricket videos.
Seriously the amount of Pakistan/India/Australia back and forth racial hate in video comments is crazy
these comments get so out of control so quickly...they will start talking about someone from England scoring runs and end threatening each other with death!!! same on the cricket Aus facebook page, the Indian comments are so rude-like being derogatory about Phil Hughes!!
with the commentators talking about players with the best cover drives - imo Mark Waugh wins by so far it's not even funny!
Good innings, good catch.
got him!
also that little kid was awesome
let's run through em now
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 10:47:03 AM
also that little kid was awesome
Kid's technique was better than mine in like the 8 years I played cricket.
Straya
Cherry
Talking about the Sausage Rolls and Party Pies at lunch
flower me Burnsy. don't come much easier than that ::)
Poor bloke must feel terrible now :/
giving your batting partner a blowjob mid-pitch
seen it all...
Mitchell Stark comes across as such a flowering cow.
Quote from: My Chumps on January 09, 2015, 12:26:15 PM
Mitchell Stark Starc comes across as such a flowering cow.
plssss
Quote from: My Chumps on January 09, 2015, 12:26:15 PM
Mitchell Stark comes across as such a flowering cow.
Warney is coaching his antics ;D
Hes a fast bowler, id hope he is a flowering cow
Quote from: My Chumps on January 09, 2015, 12:26:15 PM
Mitchell Stark comes across as such a flowering cow.
Not trying to start anything but too many Aussie players do :P
Watson, Maxwell, Warner, Michael Jackson, Haddin (sometimes), Pattinson, Warnie (he's a legend for it tho)...
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:05:40 PM
Quote from: My Chumps on January 09, 2015, 12:26:15 PM
Mitchell Stark comes across as such a flowering cow.
Not trying to start anything but too many Aussie players do :P
Watson, Maxwell, Warner, Michael Jackson, Haddin (sometimes), Pattinson, Warnie (he's a legend for it tho)...
michael jackson = mj clarke? :P
chris rogers?
Harris would be a rippa bloke I reckon
Quote from: Nige on January 09, 2015, 10:53:12 AM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 10:47:03 AM
also that little kid was awesome
Kid's technique was better than mine in like the 8 years I played cricket.
Sachin's kid has an insanely good technique too!
Quote from: Jayman on January 09, 2015, 01:28:18 PM
Quote from: Nige on January 09, 2015, 10:53:12 AM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 10:47:03 AM
also that little kid was awesome
Kid's technique was better than mine in like the 8 years I played cricket.
Sachin's kid has an insanely good technique too!
I'd be worried if he didn't. :P
Quote from: elephants on January 09, 2015, 12:27:30 PM
Quote from: My Chumps on January 09, 2015, 12:26:15 PM
Mitchell Stark Starc comes across as such a flowering cow.
plssss
Doesn't even deserve to have his name spelt right. :P
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 01:15:18 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:05:40 PM
Quote from: My Chumps on January 09, 2015, 12:26:15 PM
Mitchell Stark comes across as such a flowering cow.
Not trying to start anything but too many Aussie players do :P
Watson, Maxwell, Warner, Michael Jackson, Haddin (sometimes), Pattinson, Warnie (he's a legend for it tho)...
michael jackson = mj clarke? :P
chris rogers?
Nah, it's an inside joke/name for Mitchell Johnson. Clarke seems like a relatively nice guy, as does Rogers (even though he's rubbish) and Harris
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 01:15:18 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:05:40 PM
Quote from: My Chumps on January 09, 2015, 12:26:15 PM
Mitchell Stark comes across as such a flowering cow.
Not trying to start anything but too many Aussie players do :P
Watson, Maxwell, Warner, Michael Jackson, Haddin (sometimes), Pattinson, Warnie (he's a legend for it tho)...
michael jackson = mj clarke? :P
chris rogers?
Nah, it's an inside joke/name for Mitchell Johnson. Clarke seems like a relatively nice guy, as does Rogers (even though he's rubbish) and Harris
Supports England, pays out rubbish players :P
#notstartinganything
how did that miss the stumps god dammit
Clarkey came out and said what a big softy Watto is, explained that he is a great bloke
Warney said he cried while watching Bambi :P Gotta love those off beat Warney/bogan one-liners
Straya getting straya'd by Ashwin and Kumar
Quote from: elephants on January 09, 2015, 01:40:00 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 01:15:18 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:05:40 PM
Quote from: My Chumps on January 09, 2015, 12:26:15 PM
Mitchell Stark comes across as such a flowering cow.
Not trying to start anything but too many Aussie players do :P
Watson, Maxwell, Warner, Michael Jackson, Haddin (sometimes), Pattinson, Warnie (he's a legend for it tho)...
michael jackson = mj clarke? :P
chris rogers?
Nah, it's an inside joke/name for Mitchell Johnson. Clarke seems like a relatively nice guy, as does Rogers (even though he's rubbish) and Harris
Supports England, pays out rubbish players :P
#notstartinganything
What?
you cannot give that out
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:48:15 PM
Straya getting straya'd by Ashwin and Kumar
Quote from: elephants on January 09, 2015, 01:40:00 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 01:15:18 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:05:40 PM
Quote from: My Chumps on January 09, 2015, 12:26:15 PM
Mitchell Stark comes across as such a flowering cow.
Not trying to start anything but too many Aussie players do :P
Watson, Maxwell, Warner, Michael Jackson, Haddin (sometimes), Pattinson, Warnie (he's a legend for it tho)...
michael jackson = mj clarke? :P
chris rogers?
Nah, it's an inside joke/name for Mitchell Johnson. Clarke seems like a relatively nice guy, as does Rogers (even though he's rubbish) and Harris
Supports England, pays out rubbish players :P
#notstartinganything
What?
I'm not gonna spell it out for you lol
WHat do we make of Hazewood, bowls very well and swinging it this Test, they seem to be playing him fairly comfortably though
Not sure what he has to do to be a more lethal bowler, bowls almost McGrath type line and length withough getting toe movement away off the seem Glenn did regularly. But he's bowling quick enough and consistant enough, but is that enough? Give him time as the #3 and see how he can improve
Poor bloke will have Starc and Patto to contend with though
Cant really judge a quickie off this shower pitch
that was a beautiful over Starc. so unlucky not to get an edge
AYYY there we go
there it is, finally caught the edge
excellent bowling Starcy!
...checkin the noball
all good. well bowled!
Got it this over though
Siddle is a flog also.
Watto in the 2005 Ashes series had a sook because he thought his hotel was haunted with ghosts. The English side kept making spooky noises when he was batting.
Quote from: elephants on January 09, 2015, 02:17:28 AM
Dammit Henry. You stole everything I was set to add to the conversation. Now I'm stuck with a lame +1. In fact no. I won't +1...
I agree with the above ^
Haha don't worry mate great minds think alike ;). Hopefully the selectors agree with us!
Good ol Starcy, wow isn't he bowling well, even that two overs last BBL when he was unplayable
So, wtf happened that Test match where he lost the plot? :o
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
Nah, it's an inside joke/name for Mitchell Johnson. Clarke seems like a relatively nice guy, as does Rogers (even though he's rubbish) and Harris
Really? Interesting, I always saw Johnson as the perfect example of how a bowler should handle themselves. He's hostile when he plays but doesn't allow that toxicity to enter his life outside the pitch, seems very laid back.
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 09, 2015, 02:24:53 PM
Good ol Starcy, wow isn't he bowling well, even that two overs last BBL when he was unplayable
So, wtf happened that Test match where he lost the plot? :o
3/106 at 32.00 isn't that great, you'd want more before confirming him as the side's new third fast
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 02:28:32 PM
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 09, 2015, 02:24:53 PM
Good ol Starcy, wow isn't he bowling well, even that two overs last BBL when he was unplayable
So, wtf happened that Test match where he lost the plot? :o
3/106 at 32.00 isn't that great, you'd want more before confirming him as the side's new third fast
Havent seen the highway theyre playing on?
Quote from: PowerBug on January 09, 2015, 02:21:11 PM
Watto in the 2005 Ashes series had a sook because he thought his hotel was haunted with ghosts. The English side kept making spooky noises when he was batting.
That's hilarious hahaha.
Quote from: AFEV on January 09, 2015, 02:28:00 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
Nah, it's an inside joke/name for Mitchell Johnson. Clarke seems like a relatively nice guy, as does Rogers (even though he's rubbish) and Harris
Really? Interesting, I always saw Johnson as the perfect example of how a bowler should handle themselves. He's hostile when he plays but doesn't allow that toxicity to enter his life outside the pitch, seems very laid back.
Just quickly I'd get more but I gotta go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWAjPDBl818
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 02:33:11 PM
Quote from: AFEV on January 09, 2015, 02:28:00 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
Nah, it's an inside joke/name for Mitchell Johnson. Clarke seems like a relatively nice guy, as does Rogers (even though he's rubbish) and Harris
Really? Interesting, I always saw Johnson as the perfect example of how a bowler should handle themselves. He's hostile when he plays but doesn't allow that toxicity to enter his life outside the pitch, seems very laid back.
Just quickly I'd get more but I gotta go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWAjPDBl818
Dont have any fancy videos, but who currently holds the Ashes?
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 02:33:11 PM
Quote from: AFEV on January 09, 2015, 02:28:00 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
Nah, it's an inside joke/name for Mitchell Johnson. Clarke seems like a relatively nice guy, as does Rogers (even though he's rubbish) and Harris
Really? Interesting, I always saw Johnson as the perfect example of how a bowler should handle themselves. He's hostile when he plays but doesn't allow that toxicity to enter his life outside the pitch, seems very laid back.
Just quickly I'd get more but I gotta go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWAjPDBl818
Grab some popcorn and probably some tissues too hey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTaA89wOecI
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 02:28:32 PM
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 09, 2015, 02:24:53 PM
Good ol Starcy, wow isn't he bowling well, even that two overs last BBL when he was unplayable
So, wtf happened that Test match where he lost the plot? :o
3/106 at 32.00 isn't that great, you'd want more before confirming him as the side's new third fast
Terrible comment, go back to pommyland ::) Shows what cricket you actually watch!
Here's the ultimate Nerd comment, this is why nerds shouldn't get a say in who is good at sport
Everyone who saw this last bowling performance knows just how well Mitchel Starc bowled yet ..... Nerds had their say, even though they didn't even watch it .....
"3/106 at 32.00 isn't that great, you'd want more before confirming him as the side's new third fast"
Nice one Biff ::) doing all those stat watching nerds proud :P
ahhhh shower, Ashwin gets Warner in his first over
Nice celebration Kohli ya rat
Come on Tbag, there is a case to be said for both watching players and watching stats. Using both will always give you better knowledge than one.
Biff, the video did make me laugh but wasn't really what I was trying to say. :P
I like how everyone is calling him Biff. :P
woaaaah how flowerin lucky was that! both teams now have fluffed massive run out chances
Rogers on fire
Quote from: AFEV on January 09, 2015, 02:53:41 PM
Come on Tbag, there is a case to be said for both watching players and watching stats. Using both will always give you better knowledge than one.
Biff, the video did make me laugh but wasn't really what I was trying to say. :P
No, there is no case for judging a player on stats when you can watch them, sorry but this is the truth. You get a far better judgement on a player if you understand the sport and am able to watch them perform it :)
Ill even bet the best judges of these sports don't even look at the stats? :o
Richie Lamb add is great!
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 09, 2015, 03:07:00 PM
Quote from: AFEV on January 09, 2015, 02:53:41 PM
Come on Tbag, there is a case to be said for both watching players and watching stats. Using both will always give you better knowledge than one.
Biff, the video did make me laugh but wasn't really what I was trying to say. :P
No, there is no case for judging a player on stats when you can watch them, sorry but this is the truth. You get a far better judgement on a player if you understand the sport and am able to watch them perform it :)
Ill even bet the best judges of these sports don't even look at the stats? :o
Oversimplifying things a bit I think here teabs. Statistics are extremely valuable and are primarily used to quantify and legitimise observations, however some particularly gifted people can use them to make their own judgements. Hence the 'moneyball' strategy which has seen a lot of success over the last decade, and is based entirely off statistical analysis. :)
I see what you're saying and perhaps statistics are overused at times in certain sports, which is obviously compounded even further on a text-based forum ie FanFooty, but they are valuable despite this.
fev has blown my mind with logic... I need a nap
ahh flower. ball kept low
Not sure if the pitch has found some life, or if Australia is being over aggressive.
A mixture of both but is the right way to go for Aus, no point letting in just be a draw.
What do we reckon the Indians will be made to chase for victory?
Fairly sure Australia want the win, so it's gonna have to be big enough to that India won't get it, but they can't really bat for too long either or they'll run out of time to bowl them out.
Quote from: Nige on January 09, 2015, 03:38:02 PM
What do we reckon the Indians will be made to chase for victory?
Fairly sure Australia want the win, so it's gonna have to be big enough to that India won't get it, but they can't really bat for too long either or they'll run out of time to bowl them out.
I think whatever they make in the next 2 hours, might bat for an hour in the morning depending on how many wickets fall/who is left to make runs.
320
Smiddy's just takin the piss now
Bit embarrassing for Yadav. :P
Bring him on at both ends
Rogers on track for his 6th 50 in a row... that's if he doesn't knock himself out first ;D
Ashwin's looking almost unplayable.
Smiddy to make a quick ton and some. Then declare! Set them 350 from 80 overs and see what they got.
oh my lordy lord what a gorgeous shot that was
This series holds the record for bowlers conceding 100+ runs in an innings.
Kind of shows they've produced roads this summer.
there's his 6th in a row 8)
2 more and he will equal the all time record! Go Bucky.
flowerkkkk
ahh damn, great little innings though. perfect for the situation
Smiddy fiddy
flower
Quote from: elephants on January 09, 2015, 02:36:33 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 02:33:11 PM
Quote from: AFEV on January 09, 2015, 02:28:00 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
Nah, it's an inside joke/name for Mitchell Johnson. Clarke seems like a relatively nice guy, as does Rogers (even though he's rubbish) and Harris
Really? Interesting, I always saw Johnson as the perfect example of how a bowler should handle themselves. He's hostile when he plays but doesn't allow that toxicity to enter his life outside the pitch, seems very laid back.
Just quickly I'd get more but I gotta go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWAjPDBl818
Grab some popcorn and probably some tissues too hey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTaA89wOecI
I love how you aussies have so quickly forgotten the three series before that, but I guess the bandwagon wasn't going then so you didn't watch the cricket.
Here's a reminder:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk9s0EolGtM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c4WVld0d50 - my personal favourite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdHaw9N6w4s
Quote from: Nige on January 09, 2015, 02:57:12 PM
I like how everyone is calling him Biff. :P
Me too, it's funny :3
flower sakes marsh.... Chokers all going back to there old ways. Smiddy to carry the side!
we need videos of the 15 year dominance or whatever it was by the Aussies for Jukesy :P
I don't spend anywhere near enough time on here these days to keep up with all the name changes, I'm assuming that's Jukes then.
If you want to bring up series beyond the most recent, you will note that Australia have won more Ashes series than England have, despite having less than half the population. :o
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 04:49:09 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 09, 2015, 02:36:33 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 02:33:11 PM
Quote from: AFEV on January 09, 2015, 02:28:00 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
Nah, it's an inside joke/name for Mitchell Johnson. Clarke seems like a relatively nice guy, as does Rogers (even though he's rubbish) and Harris
Really? Interesting, I always saw Johnson as the perfect example of how a bowler should handle themselves. He's hostile when he plays but doesn't allow that toxicity to enter his life outside the pitch, seems very laid back.
Just quickly I'd get more but I gotta go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWAjPDBl818
Grab some popcorn and probably some tissues too hey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTaA89wOecI
I love how you aussies have so quickly forgotten the three series before that, but I guess the bandwagon wasn't going then so you didn't watch the cricket.
Here's a reminder:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk9s0EolGtM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c4WVld0d50 - my personal favourite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdHaw9N6w4s
Quote from: Nige on January 09, 2015, 02:57:12 PM
I like how everyone is calling him Biff. :P
Me too, it's funny :3
How about you remember the 20 years before that?
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 04:51:52 PM
we need videos of the 15 year dominance or whatever it was by the Aussies for Jukesy :P
not in my liftime so irrelevant ;)
Quote from: AFEV on January 09, 2015, 04:54:06 PM
I don't spend anywhere near enough time on here these days to keep up with all the name changes, I'm assuming that's Jukes then.
If you want to bring up series beyond the most recent, you will note that Australia have won more Ashes series than England have, despite having less than half the population. :o
Cricket is like the 7th most popular sport in England (and like 10000000 times less than #1), meanwhile it's the 2nd here
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 04:56:09 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 04:51:52 PM
we need videos of the 15 year dominance or whatever it was by the Aussies for Jukesy :P
not in my liftime so irrelevant ;)
haha ya can't pick and choose Jukesy! Australia clearly the better cricketing nation. that's not opinion, that's just fact :P
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 04:56:09 PM
Cricket is like the 7th most popular sport in England (and like 10000000 times less than #1), meanwhile it's the 2nd here
Surprisingly, this is true. Although, cricket is not the second most participated sport in Australia, not even close. It is well attended and well watched (same goes for England) although relatively few actually play.
Also, considering your participation rates you guys really suck balls at swimming. :P
good bowling that
looks like Smiddy got a little edge on it though, bad decision from the Kettle?
Both Shami and Ashwin have bowled really well..
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 04:59:01 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 04:56:09 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 04:51:52 PM
we need videos of the 15 year dominance or whatever it was by the Aussies for Jukesy :P
not in my liftime so irrelevant ;)
haha ya can't pick and choose Jukesy! Australia clearly the better cricketing nation. that's not opinion, that's just fact :P
last 10 years it's England 4 Australia 2 and that's what counts, despite nobody in England caring about it
Quote from: AFEV on January 09, 2015, 05:06:27 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 04:56:09 PM
Cricket is like the 7th most popular sport in England (and like 10000000 times less than #1), meanwhile it's the 2nd here
Surprisingly, this is true. Although, cricket is not the second most participated sport in Australia, not even close. It is well attended and well watched (same goes for England) although relatively few actually play.
Also, considering your participation rates you guys really suck balls at swimming. :P
You don't get many 80k++ crowds for cricket in England that's for sure
That's because we don't have any swimming culture, here people swim pretty much all year round, while there's like a 1 week window where people swim in the UK, and even then it rains most of the time.
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 05:12:30 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 04:59:01 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 04:56:09 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 04:51:52 PM
we need videos of the 15 year dominance or whatever it was by the Aussies for Jukesy :P
not in my liftime so irrelevant ;)
haha ya can't pick and choose Jukesy! Australia clearly the better cricketing nation. that's not opinion, that's just fact :P
last 10 years it's England 4 Australia 2 and that's what counts in Pommy eyes, despite nobody in England caring about it
fixed brother 8)
Burnsy!
sigh... poms...
Not to mention those two Aussie series wins were both Whitewashes ;)
5-0 comes to mind...
Also what comes to mind is how gay that sprinkler sh1t was!!!!!
Burnsy gets his second 50 for the match! 33 balls
Ah, Joe Burns makes the 50 that we wanted to see in the first innings.
Great batting Burnsy
damn!
awesome innings Burnsy ;D
ahh the rain has cost us probably 10 runs
should be an interesting day tomorrow! can't wait for the hungover morning session
Kudos to you Burnsy!!! Great Innings! Cant believe that the umpires called stumps with 1 over left for day!
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 05:12:30 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 04:59:01 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 04:56:09 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 09, 2015, 04:51:52 PM
we need videos of the 15 year dominance or whatever it was by the Aussies for Jukesy :P
not in my liftime so irrelevant ;)
haha ya can't pick and choose Jukesy! Australia clearly the better cricketing nation. that's not opinion, that's just fact :P
last 10 years it's England 4 Australia 2 and that's what counts, despite nobody in England caring about it
Quote from: AFEV on January 09, 2015, 05:06:27 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 09, 2015, 04:56:09 PM
Cricket is like the 7th most popular sport in England (and like 10000000 times less than #1), meanwhile it's the 2nd here
Surprisingly, this is true. Although, cricket is not the second most participated sport in Australia, not even close. It is well attended and well watched (same goes for England) although relatively few actually play.
Also, considering your participation rates you guys really suck balls at swimming. :P
You don't get many 80k++ crowds for cricket in England that's for sure
That's because we don't have any swimming culture, here people swim pretty much all year round, while there's like a 1 week window where people swim in the UK, and even then it rains most of the time.
England's test ground capacity is really really small!! I think the highest is 35-40,000 capacity! although the Rose Bowl looks like it can hold a fair few!
do we think Smiddy will straight up declare or have a couple more overs?
I think we have enough runs on the board, especially if there is rain forecast
he'll declare straight away I reckon. then we get to have a dig at the second new ball as well
I think the way they went in the last hour the instructions were to get as many as you can so we have the option of declaring overnight. Think we will declare overnight,
Quote from: Ringo on January 09, 2015, 06:28:05 PM
I think the way they went in the last hour the instructions were to get as many as you can so we have the option of declaring overnight. Think we will declare overnight,
Make em wait till 15 minutes before play!!
Quote from: The_Captain on January 09, 2015, 06:29:07 PM
Quote from: Ringo on January 09, 2015, 06:28:05 PM
I think the way they went in the last hour the instructions were to get as many as you can so we have the option of declaring overnight. Think we will declare overnight,
Make em wait till 15 minutes before play!!
yep absolutely
My favourite Ashes video is this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fDZUOGsOXw
It's the quality of the wickets that is the best about it. That Harmison slower ball.... o.O
Quote from: PowerBug on January 09, 2015, 07:18:31 PM
My favourite Ashes video is this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fDZUOGsOXw
It's the quality of the wickets that is the best about it. That Harmison slower ball.... o.O
Still not the best Harmison ball ^
http://youtu.be/A7Y6T44tzIc
Just catching up on stuff...
Joe Burns you flowering legend!! ;D Burnsy and Smiddy are the future pillars of the. Australian yeast team 8)
Bringing back up the point about number 3 batsmen in the future and also the West Indies and Ashes tests coming up who do we pick for those tours? In particular what is our best test XI (presuming all are fit)
It hasn't been mentioned here yet (I may be wrong) but Khawaja did his ACL in a training session about a week before the first BBL game, where he was going to play for the Sydney Thunder, so he won't be available for either tour. Which is a shame as his form was excellent before got injured.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/story/810983.html (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/story/810983.html)
OK. Lets start something here: If all are fit what is your 15 man squad for the West Indies test series/Ashes?
For me it is: best XI D.Warner, C.Rogers, J.Burns, M.Clarke (c), S.Smith (vc), S.Marsh, B.Haddin, M.Johnson, R.Harris. J.Pattinson, N.Lyon.
Reserves: M.Klinger,,J.Faulkner, M.Marsh, J.Hazlewood,
I have left out Watson - he doesn't make enough runs to justify a spot at number 3 and not taking enough wickets/ body not allowing him to bowl enough to be a number 6 allrounder.
Siddle is just about done. Selectors should consider Cameron White but he is a Victorian and will never be picked.
I think the selectors will want an allrounder to ease the pressure on the four frontliners. I think that means burns will be the unlucky one to miss out, provided Clarke is fit which isn't a given. If they choose watto then he bats at 3, otherwise I think shuan marsh should and mitch marsh or Faulkner at 6
Very simple really
Smith to the #3, Watto plays because he is simply in the best X1, his bowling proves it, Mitch Marsh plays also
The side built around this
Doesn't leave a lot of room, Clarke #4/5 actually there isn't room for anyone else
Nobody would drop Mitch Marsh for Burns, just wont happen. Clarke loves Watto so much he tells him each time he rolls out of the other side of the bed. SO if we cant drop Watto, he gets demoted back down the order. Still no room for anyone else
To be honest they should just make Ed Cowan the new captain of Australia
Best 11: Warner, Rogers, Smith, Clarke, Burns, M Marsh, Haddin, Johnson, Harris, Pattinson, Lyon
Reserves: Watson, Hazlewood, Cummins, S Marsh
Smith, Clarke and Burns can all move about the order, they can all bat between 3-5.
Hazlewood is in our best 11 until Pattinson proves otherwise.
I agree with the 2nd last comment, then the last comment overrides that. I like that 15 man squad with Hazlewood in for Cummins in the XI.
definite chance there. unlucky Lyno
flowersake Haddin stay low
I have a feeling that India will set a record by chasing this target down today.
They will just go into One Day Mode with nothing to lose
Kohli is the danger to the target. we must get him early in his innings
gotta get 2 wickets first though. Haddin should've at least
OH BANG BABY
LYNO
Well bowled Gaz
Off the glove it looks like
Thats the first one! :)
Kohli and Vijay are the key
If they ton up they win - If we get them out they lose
MAYBE
not out
Fair enough
not much in that.
Probably the right decision
fair decision I reckon
Rohit is also a big danger, that would've been nice. saved by a spike
HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I had that one as out, but anyway :P
Bloody Indians playing refball umpball amiright #Biff
hahaha did chuckle ele :P
Quote from: nrich102 on January 10, 2015, 06:45:32 AM
Best 11: Warner, Rogers, Smith, Clarke, Burns, M Marsh, Haddin, Johnson, Harris, Pattinson, Lyon
Reserves: Watson, Hazlewood, Cummins, S Marsh
Smith, Clarke and Burns can all move about the order, they can all bat between 3-5.
Shaun Marsh is ahead of Burns, was selected before him. I want to keep Smith at 4, where all his runs have come.
0 off 34 ball partnership
Hazlewood 3-3-0-0
Quote from: PowerBug on January 10, 2015, 11:50:22 AM
0 off 34 ball partnership
been some really good tight bowling. a chance is comin
and Sharma's off the mark :(
Dammit Lyon, drop him now, just released all the pressure :P
Quote from: henry on January 10, 2015, 11:49:45 AM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 10, 2015, 06:45:32 AM
Best 11: Warner, Rogers, Smith, Clarke, Burns, M Marsh, Haddin, Johnson, Harris, Pattinson, Lyon
Reserves: Watson, Hazlewood, Cummins, S Marsh
Smith, Clarke and Burns can all move about the order, they can all bat between 3-5.
Shaun Marsh is ahead of Burns, was selected before him. I want to keep Smith at 4, where all his runs have come.
Well he got alot of his runs at 5 too.
Why do we keep were he is scoring runs? He is our best batsmen so we put him where we need our best batsmen to bat and that is 3.
Clarke takes 4 back anyway when hes back.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 10, 2015, 12:00:07 PM
Quote from: henry on January 10, 2015, 11:49:45 AM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 10, 2015, 06:45:32 AM
Best 11: Warner, Rogers, Smith, Clarke, Burns, M Marsh, Haddin, Johnson, Harris, Pattinson, Lyon
Reserves: Watson, Hazlewood, Cummins, S Marsh
Smith, Clarke and Burns can all move about the order, they can all bat between 3-5.
Shaun Marsh is ahead of Burns, was selected before him. I want to keep Smith at 4, where all his runs have come.
Well he got alot of his runs at 5 too.
Why do we keep were he is scoring runs? He is our best batsmen so we put him where we need our best batsmen to bat and that is 3.
Clarke takes 4 back anyway when hes back.
Clarkey will drop back to 5 I reckon. Smiddy to stay at 4
whoda we gotta flower to get some luck out there
You guys just dont see how important #3 :P
A good number 3 will improve the averages over everyone below him
India did well to only lose 1 wicket that session
need an early one after lunch before they get set again
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 10, 2015, 12:18:41 PM
You guys just dont see how important #3 :P
A good number 3 will improve the averages over everyone below him
some people cant handle #3-migh be a mental thing, not saying Smith can't! past #3's like Ponting had a good go of it because he came in at 1/100 instead of like 1/20, where a lot of the pressure was gone.
Quote from: henry on January 10, 2015, 11:49:45 AM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 10, 2015, 06:45:32 AM
Best 11: Warner, Rogers, Smith, Clarke, Burns, M Marsh, Haddin, Johnson, Harris, Pattinson, Lyon
Reserves: Watson, Hazlewood, Cummins, S Marsh
Smith, Clarke and Burns can all move about the order, they can all bat between 3-5.
Shaun Marsh is ahead of Burns, was selected before him. I want to keep Smith at 4, where all his runs have come.
Yeah... Nah.
Burns is the future of the test team, Marsh is a spud. I think we pick a not spud over a spud.
As I said, Burns could probably bat at 3.
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 10, 2015, 12:40:39 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 10, 2015, 12:18:41 PM
You guys just dont see how important #3 :P
A good number 3 will improve the averages over everyone below him
some people cant handle #3-migh be a mental thing, not saying Smith can't! past #3's like Ponting had a good go of it because he came in at 1/100 instead of like 1/20, where a lot of the pressure was gone.
But thats the thing with punter at 3 if it was 1/20 he could dig in and it be 2/100+
With someonw shower like Watson or a young unproven player then 1/20 quickly becomes 2/40
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Quote from: jobe#4 on January 10, 2015, 12:40:39 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 10, 2015, 12:18:41 PM
You guys just dont see how important #3 :P
A good number 3 will improve the averages over everyone below him
some people cant handle #3-migh be a mental thing, not saying Smith can't! past #3's like Ponting had a good go of it because he came in at 1/100 instead of like 1/20, where a lot of the pressure was gone.
But thats the thing with punter at 3 if it was 1/20 he could dig in and it be 2/100+
With someonw shower like Watson or a young unproven player then 1/20 quickly becomes 2/40
true! on form Smith should be there-but this conversation always happens! especially with Clarke, Ryan Harris should be there
man I wish we had 10 Davey Warner's out there fielding
OH GET flowerED
seriously considering turning for Smiddy
great flowering catch
Tough chance, sometimes they just stick sometimes they don't, marsh a bit unlucky that one didn't given it hit the middle of his hand.
Sharma and Vijay in particular are playing very well, I think Watson could be the one to get the breakthrough. If we get one ir could be hard for the next bats.
Lol, smiddy, what a catch! Had a feeling about watto, bit of a weird shot by Sharma.
smashing in to the stumps. get flowered
terrible decision
flowering plumb as they come. Awful decision.
Yes that was out, maybe ump thought it didn't hit inline enough or that it did too much?
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 10, 2015, 01:51:16 PM
smashing in to the stumps. get flowered
terrible decision
Yeah as plumb as they get. Must admit though live I thought he had got an inside edge on it, but he wasn't close really, awful decision. India might be due though I guess
Must've thought he hit it. Must've. Far out, that is as plumb as it gets though...
lol at Smiddy's catch, see his face as he fell to the ground, "OMG I CAUGHT IT!"
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 10, 2015, 01:54:06 PM
Yes that was out, maybe ump thought it didn't hit inline enough or that it did too much?
I think the only thing that could have saved him is the ump thought he might have hit it, it hit him on middle and was hitting middle and leg
Quote from: henry on January 10, 2015, 01:55:31 PM
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 10, 2015, 01:54:06 PM
Yes that was out, maybe ump thought it didn't hit inline enough or that it did too much?
I think the only thing that could have saved him is the ump thought he might have hit it, it hit him on middle and was hitting middle and leg
Worst LBW decision of the series.
Kettleborough's not infallible. That was a howler of a decision and should have been out, but I reckon he's been really good this series.
How good is this bowling from Hazlewood though...
Quote from: PowerBug on January 10, 2015, 02:01:54 PM
How good is this bowling from Hazlewood though...
just unbelievable. McGrath like. how manys he gone for now?
Edit haha 1 run. 7 overs, 6 maidens
Quote from: PowerBug on January 10, 2015, 02:01:54 PM
How good is this bowling from Hazlewood though...
Loved his work! Has booked his ticket to England :)
Quote from: Jayman on January 10, 2015, 02:07:58 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 10, 2015, 02:01:54 PM
How good is this bowling from Hazlewood though...
Loved his work! Has booked his ticket to England :)
added bonus that the ball might swing for more than 2 days of the series over there :P
Lets just hope that next summer our curators try and look after our quickies a bit more
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 10, 2015, 02:11:54 PM
Quote from: Jayman on January 10, 2015, 02:07:58 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 10, 2015, 02:01:54 PM
How good is this bowling from Hazlewood though...
Loved his work! Has booked his ticket to England :)
added bonus that the ball might swing for more than 2 days of the series over there :P
Love his bowling, him before Starc atm too, Starc and Patto with an uphill battle. Bring on the Duke!
Yeah agree with you JB, bring back those aggressive seeming pitches!
Check out that four year old? :o
The next Don
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 10, 2015, 02:33:10 PM
Check out that four year old? :o
The next Don
Great technique. :D
Quote from: Grazz on January 10, 2015, 02:39:27 PM
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 10, 2015, 02:33:10 PM
Check out that four year old? :o
The next Don
Great technique. :D
Haha think I missed them saying, who/ whose kid was it?
Nice to see Lyon back, what the hell is Vijay playing reverse sweeps for
Im going to have to punch Clarkey if he keeps saying "Badda" It's "Batsman" ::)
Quote from: henry on January 10, 2015, 02:41:17 PM
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Quote from: tbagrocks on January 10, 2015, 02:33:10 PM
Check out that four year old? :o
The next Don
Great technique. :D
Haha think I missed them saying, who/ whose kid was it?
Nice to see Lyon back, what the hell is Vijay playing reverse sweeps for
Two very confusing attempts, whats that about?
I must say Kohli's growing on me, becoming one of my favourite batsman to watch! Just has it all and a level head, just about the best in the world atm
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 10, 2015, 03:01:20 PM
I must say Kohli's growing on me, becoming one of my favourite batsman to watch! Just has it all and a level head, just about the best in the world atm
he's definitely around that mark. AB and Smiddy atm as well.. Chanderpaul another one
love Kohli's passion
Beautiful Leg spin, pity he chose his batting :-\
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 10, 2015, 03:08:05 PM
Beautiful Leg spin, pity he chose his batting :-\
Would love him to keep working on it at any opportunity! Brett Lee said Smiddy doesn't bowl much in the nets which is surprising to me.. He's got some talent.
Quote from: Jayman on January 10, 2015, 03:12:31 PM
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 10, 2015, 03:08:05 PM
Beautiful Leg spin, pity he chose his batting :-\
Would love him to keep working on it at any opportunity! Brett Lee said Smiddy doesn't bowl much in the nets which is surprising to me.. He's got some talent.
I think all specialist batsmen should stick with some part time spin/medium pace because it is really handy
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haven't seen ya pull out that one for a while BP :P
189 in 33
India better flowering go for it
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 10, 2015, 03:29:22 PM
189 in 33
India better flowering go for it
Me too! No way they can win it so if they want to be aggressive it'll just help Straya.
flower yes well deserved Hazlewood
Yup deserved that one. Bring Lyon on straight away to rahane, smith should, will be very hard to face first up on this pitch
JL another man with a brilliant cover drive
Onya Hazle.
Quote from: Jayman on January 10, 2015, 03:34:35 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 10, 2015, 03:29:22 PM
189 in 33
India better flowering go for it
Me too! No way they can win it so if they want to be aggressive it'll just help Straya.
put it this way: if India get the runs then they deserve the win!
flower yes Starcy!
Mitchy Starc you flowerin beauty
Man I love Test cricket
Mates wanted to goto the movies this arvo, i said flower no its the last day of real cricket for the summer!
OHHHHHH BABY
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Got on the Aussies earlier this morning at $3.35, thought it was great odds
and the collapse begins
Lmao, Smiddy's face when he was on the ground just then.
Starcy is looking real dangerous here
Wow what a ball, the SCG playing tricks
Haha crumbling, well done Lyon. :)
LYNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO9OOOOOOOOO
Lyno!!!
Man, Starc and Hazlewood have been amazing ;D
The Gazman! :D
Time to come back over Starcy
last drinks break
90 balls, 4 wickets.
let's flowerin do this
Carn, Glenn was an angry man, Josh would need to get far angrier if he wants to mimic Glenn McGrath
Hazlewood's gotta be a tad fuller
flowering beautiful!
flower yeah
not sure though probably going down
Hazle does it again. :)
looked like it was going down leg to me, but number 7 none the less :D
Quote from: AaronKirk on January 10, 2015, 05:01:52 PM
looked like it was going down leg to me, but number 7 none the less :D
yeah same, on replay though I reckon it's a fair decision. enough of the ball was hitting leg
come onnnnnn one this over please!
Kumar is actually playing them really really well, dont think hes played a false shot. Rahane very impressive, I've been really impressed by him this tour.
poo :(
well done to Rahane. handled the pressure extremely well. Kumar too
2-0 series win, with Straya outplaying India in both of the draws.
Dominant performance boys!
India didn't get 20 wickets in any match I don't think...only 12 in this and the Adelaide matches
yep great work boys. we were big favourites in this series but we still had to get the job done - and that we did
well done Australia 8)
Great job on pitches that were made to give India a sniff
Gotta admit that India did play well though, and their side is relatively inexperienced in comparison.
Was anyone else appealing and feeling like they were out there with the Aussie team in that last session? I nearly wet myself because I refused to go to the toilet all day. :-[
Quote from: PowerBug on January 10, 2015, 07:01:49 PM
Gotta admit that India did play well though, and their side is relatively inexperienced in comparison.
Was anyone else appealing and feeling like they were out there with the Aussie team in that last session? I nearly wet myself because I refused to go to the toilet all day. :-[
that's what drinks breaks are for :P
yeah I was the same mate. may have broken my hands from clapping too much when we got a wicket ;D
Quote from: PowerBug on January 10, 2015, 07:01:49 PM
Gotta admit that India did play well though, and their side is relatively inexperienced in comparison.
Was anyone else appealing and feeling like they were out there with the Aussie team in that last session? I nearly wet myself because I refused to go to the toilet all day. :-[
I went to take a dump and missed the Kolhi wicket, but heard it from the toilet. Never again. :'(
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 10, 2015, 07:06:22 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 10, 2015, 07:01:49 PM
Gotta admit that India did play well though, and their side is relatively inexperienced in comparison.
Was anyone else appealing and feeling like they were out there with the Aussie team in that last session? I nearly wet myself because I refused to go to the toilet all day. :-[
that's what drinks breaks are for :P
yeah I was the same mate. may have broken my hands from clapping too much when we got a wicket ;D
The final drinks break coincided with the end of the 2nd set in the tennis, felt it was a perfect time to go :D
Quote from: Vinny on January 10, 2015, 07:06:54 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 10, 2015, 07:01:49 PM
Gotta admit that India did play well though, and their side is relatively inexperienced in comparison.
Was anyone else appealing and feeling like they were out there with the Aussie team in that last session? I nearly wet myself because I refused to go to the toilet all day. :-[
I went to take a dump and missed the Kolhi wicket, but heard it from the toilet. Never again. :'(
Next Time goto the toilet more often please ;)
How long until this Tri Series starts?
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on January 12, 2015, 03:07:30 PM
How long until this Tri Series starts?
Starts Friday arvo doesn't it ? Australia v England.
Quote from: Grazz on January 12, 2015, 03:11:11 PM
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on January 12, 2015, 03:07:30 PM
How long until this Tri Series starts?
Starts Friday arvo doesn't it ? Australia v England.
Sweet, give us a taste of the English before the world cup.
love the ODI's!
Anyone following the PMs 11 game? Streamed here (http://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/pm-xi-v-england-limited-overs-match-manuka-oval-canberra-live-stream-match-report/2015-01-14)
Quote from: nrich102 on January 14, 2015, 02:36:01 PM
Anyone following the PMs 11 game? Streamed here (http://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/pm-xi-v-england-limited-overs-match-manuka-oval-canberra-live-stream-match-report/2015-01-14)
DORFF!
Bell 181* going in to the last over.. not on strike
Dorff again!
Wait, Rogers can bowl? :p
Dorf gets Bell on 187
391 :o
Quote from: elephants on January 14, 2015, 05:52:42 PM
Wait, Rogers can bowl? :p
0-18 from 2 overs, apparently not. :P
not bad
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 14, 2015, 06:28:04 PM
not bad
D.O.R.F.F
Deadly
Often flowering awesome
Real
Fast
Future Test Spearhead
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 14, 2015, 06:29:15 PM
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Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 14, 2015, 06:13:32 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 14, 2015, 05:52:42 PM
Wait, Rogers can bowl? :p
0-18 from 2 overs, apparently not. :P
haha, coulda been worse I guess :P
what does he bowl?
no idea haha, to cricinfo!
Bowling style Legbreak googly
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 14, 2015, 06:37:15 PM
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Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 14, 2015, 06:13:32 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 14, 2015, 05:52:42 PM
Wait, Rogers can bowl? :p
0-18 from 2 overs, apparently not. :P
haha, coulda been worse I guess :P
what does he bowl?
no idea haha, to cricinfo!
Bowling style Legbreak googly
right arm party pies?
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 14, 2015, 06:38:35 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 14, 2015, 06:37:15 PM
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Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 14, 2015, 06:13:32 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 14, 2015, 05:52:42 PM
Wait, Rogers can bowl? :p
0-18 from 2 overs, apparently not. :P
haha, coulda been worse I guess :P
what does he bowl?
no idea haha, to cricinfo!
Bowling style Legbreak googly
right arm party pies?
he'd probably get himself out too ;D
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 14, 2015, 06:39:49 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 14, 2015, 06:38:35 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 14, 2015, 06:37:15 PM
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Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 14, 2015, 06:13:32 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 14, 2015, 05:52:42 PM
Wait, Rogers can bowl? :p
0-18 from 2 overs, apparently not. :P
big full bunga like 2013 ASHES? haha
haha, coulda been worse I guess :P
what does he bowl?
no idea haha, to cricinfo!
Bowling style Legbreak googly
right arm party pies?
he'd probably get himself out too ;D
here it is Bill-http://www.cricket.com.au/video/chris-rogers-bowls-against-england-in-prime-minister-xi-match-canberra/2015-01-14
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 14, 2015, 07:10:41 PM
here it is Bill-http://www.cricket.com.au/video/chris-rogers-bowls-against-england-in-prime-minister-xi-match-canberra/2015-01-14
hahaha, delicious. although not too bad I guess, dunno if that's "legbreak googly" though :P
did he get a bum tap from the batsman as well ;D
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 14, 2015, 07:43:53 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on January 14, 2015, 07:10:41 PM
here it is Bill-http://www.cricket.com.au/video/chris-rogers-bowls-against-england-in-prime-minister-xi-match-canberra/2015-01-14
hahaha, delicious. although not too bad I guess, dunno if that's "legbreak googly" though :P
did he get a bum tap from the batsman as well ;D
haha pure gold
lol Rogers that's some of the worst leg breaks I've seen ;D
Maxy's on fire
74 off 50 atm
brings up his century with a 6
67 balls
Maxi's batting beautifully. Hitting form at the right time.
It's all KP's magic I reckon.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 14, 2015, 08:10:03 PM
brings up his century with a 6
67 balls
Really hope this Maxwell turns up in the world cup.
Abbott BTFO
PM XI all out 331
pretty good effort. Broad got 4
Should Gurinder Sandhu debut he will be ODI cap number 206 for Australia, and just the second player after Sean Abbott to debut for Australia in the past 16 months.
Quote from: Nige on January 15, 2015, 10:58:23 PM
Should Gurinder Sandhu debut he will be ODI cap number 206 for Australia, and just the second player after Sean Abbott to debut for Australia in the past 16 months.
Not sure if good or bad.
Quote from: Torpedo10 on January 15, 2015, 11:01:25 PM
Quote from: Nige on January 15, 2015, 10:58:23 PM
Should Gurinder Sandhu debut he will be ODI cap number 206 for Australia, and just the second player after Sean Abbott to debut for Australia in the past 16 months.
Not sure if good or bad.
Bit of both I think.
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Bumble is in the house 8)
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 16, 2015, 01:33:02 PM
Bumble is in the house 8)
Like we needed another reason to watch. 8)
I see they've got Bumble, hoping they've got one of the Indian greats in the house. Harsha Bhogle, Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, anyone that's decent. :P
Quote from: Nige on January 16, 2015, 01:36:17 PM
I see they've got Bumble, hoping they've got one of the Indian greats in the house. Harsha Bhogle, Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, anyone that's decent. :P
Harbhajan Singh?
Haha don't mind me some Bumble
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 16, 2015, 01:44:08 PM
Quote from: Nige on January 16, 2015, 01:36:17 PM
I see they've got Bumble, hoping they've got one of the Indian greats in the house. Harsha Bhogle, Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, anyone that's decent. :P
Harbhajan Singh?
I don't think I've heard him commentate.
Sourav Ganguly would be good!
Poms have won the toss and will bat.
cbf watching, England clearly tanking
No Sandhu. :( Not surprised though.
Batting deeeeep
pumped let's do this
WOAAAHHHH
THAT'S HOW TO START
Oh shower. :o
That's a huuuuge wicket too.
WOWEEE BOY OH BOY CONTROVERSY
massive inside edge
why no DRS? this doesn't involve the pissy Indians
GG.
LMAO STARCY
This wouldn't be happening if KP was batting.
#lolengland
I think I'm over James Brayshaw already.
Everyone getting Starc in the mud!!
Quote from: Nige on January 16, 2015, 02:22:51 PM
I think I'm over James Brayshaw already.
Seriously? Bloke is a champ haha
Nice first over Starc. ;D
Quote from: elephants on January 16, 2015, 02:24:11 PM
Quote from: Nige on January 16, 2015, 02:22:51 PM
I think I'm over James Brayshaw already.
Seriously? Bloke is a champ haha
He's taking up Bumble's air time. >:(
Quote from: Vinny on January 16, 2015, 02:23:47 PM
Everyone getting Starc in the mud!!
oh I do like that. I like that a lot ;D
Root looks taller than I remember
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 16, 2015, 02:31:40 PM
Root looks taller than I remember
How about the back lift too
Paddy :-* :-* 8)
into the 150's as well 8)
I'm going to jinx him, so thank me later, but Mooen Ali's looking good.
Ali.. what have you done haha. wicked
34/34 good start
KP on Twitter, too good.
8 easy runs off that over
the flower was that hahahaha
Steve Harmison would be proud of that one.
yeaahhh baby
bowling Faulks
Haddin drops Buttler... tough chance
yeah baby. Faulks again 8)
WHAT THE flower DOHEY
drops a sitter. Paddy got ripped off. should have 2
Pls dont tell me he dropped Morgan???
Quote from: The_Captain on January 16, 2015, 05:19:06 PM
Pls dont tell me he dropped Morgan???
nah Woakes I think it was
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 16, 2015, 05:20:27 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on January 16, 2015, 05:19:06 PM
Pls dont tell me he dropped Morgan???
nah Woakes I think it was
Morgan doing the damageee. Need him out soon! Then again.. we want a score to chase as practice. 250 would be handy!
Quote from: The_Captain on January 16, 2015, 05:24:42 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 16, 2015, 05:20:27 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on January 16, 2015, 05:19:06 PM
Pls dont tell me he dropped Morgan???
nah Woakes I think it was
Morgan doing the damageee. Need him out soon! Then again.. we want a score to chase as practice. 250 would be handy!
there's his hundred. hopefully hits one straight to a fielder now
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 16, 2015, 05:28:16 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on January 16, 2015, 05:24:42 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 16, 2015, 05:20:27 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on January 16, 2015, 05:19:06 PM
Pls dont tell me he dropped Morgan???
nah Woakes I think it was
Morgan doing the damageee. Need him out soon! Then again.. we want a score to chase as practice. 250 would be handy!
there's his hundred. hopefully hits one straight to a fielder now
One man team, Never did it in big bash but :P
too many freakin wides!
Is there DRS in the WC?
Quote from: elephants on January 16, 2015, 05:35:15 PM
Is there DRS in the WC?
that's a great question. I got no idea. you'd think there would be, but the "leaders" might not accept such sanity
Starc gets Morgan
finally. great innings
and bang he gets Finn first ball
all out 234
We needed something to chase anyway. 240-250 it looks to be... Thats competitive. Will give our batters good practice and should make for a good game!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 16, 2015, 05:39:26 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 16, 2015, 05:35:15 PM
Is there DRS in the WC?
that's a great question. I got no idea. you'd think there would be, but the "leaders" might not accept such sanity
Yeah I'm gonna be so pissed if there's not just cause of fkn India...
Quote from: elephants on January 16, 2015, 05:45:22 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 16, 2015, 05:39:26 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 16, 2015, 05:35:15 PM
Is there DRS in the WC?
that's a great question. I got no idea. you'd think there would be, but the "leaders" might not accept such sanity
Yeah I'm gonna be so pissed if there's not just cause of fkn India...
DRS will be used for all matches in the WC. :D
Four catches for Maxwell haha not bad
Quote from: elephants on January 16, 2015, 05:52:12 PM
Four catches for Maxwell haha not bad
8)
Safe as houses.
So was Steve Smith last week. Then he dropped 2 ::). Maxys confidence is up ;D ;D ;D ;D
flower. Finch gone
1/33
Watto just hits it straight up in the air. just... I don't even know
just...just...just drop him >:(
Taking Watson into the world cup and the upcoming tests is a recipe for disaster
Warner gets his fiddy... not looking 100% atm though. talk of a hamstring maybe :-\
he's staying out there though so it can't be too bad
Just tuned in looks like we are doing alright .
Xavier Doherty showed why he should be in the World Cup side
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on January 16, 2015, 08:12:06 PM
Xavier Doherty showed why he should be in the World Cup side
Only one boundary, superb effort!
what a shot. Smiddy flowerin creamed that
What was the cute high-five about?
hahaha was that Broad out there that went the no-chance-of-making-it-10-metres-away dive to save the boundary?
I like it!
Quote from: elephants on January 16, 2015, 08:21:41 PM
What was the cute high-five about?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ADL6lpEXYI
;D ;D ;D ;D
Yep, and I couldn't agree with me more about that one
It really isn't Finn's night :D
hahaha love it Dawg
Bailey so very lucky there
beautiful Davey 8)
edit; did the screen just say something like "first Australian ODI century at the SCG" ??
surely not. surely. maybe it was saying it was Warner's first ODI cebtyry at the SCG
double edit; I'm gonna leave that spelling right there. not good. ;D
we're goin for the bonus point, no question
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 16, 2015, 09:01:34 PM
we're goin for the bonus point, no question
With Warner out there, it's gettable in two overs.
Quote from: Nige on January 16, 2015, 09:10:13 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 16, 2015, 09:01:34 PM
we're goin for the bonus point, no question
With Warner out there, it's gettable in two overs.
Now Maxys in give it 1
and now Maxy. this will be interesting
Or just put in another no show.
ahhh robbed
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on January 16, 2015, 09:12:47 PM
Or just put in another no show.
in fairness to him he was nowhere near that :P
Did his part in the field anyway. 8)
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 16, 2015, 09:13:39 PM
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on January 16, 2015, 09:12:47 PM
Or just put in another no show.
in fairness to him he was nowhere near that :P
I guess it cancels out that Warner lbw earlier.
16 from 12 balls
piece'a cake!
12 from 11....
Damn really deserved an asterisk next to his score.
Ian Harvey had the best out the back of the hand slower delivery ever. from memory anyway (granted it's showerhouse)
I still think this was a pretty good game despite England posting an ordinary total.
Morgan and Warner both batted superbly.
great work boys. victory plus a bonus point. good start to the series 8)
Starcy is the man of the match. 2 wickets in your first 3 balls is a pretty good way to start
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 16, 2015, 08:51:55 PM
beautiful Davey 8)
edit; did the screen just say something like "first Australian ODI century at the SCG" ??
surely not. surely. maybe it was saying it was Warner's first ODI cebtyry at the SCG
double edit; I'm gonna leave that spelling right there. not good. ;D
Said it was our first ODI century at the SCG against England.
Quote from: Rhymenoceros on January 16, 2015, 10:17:32 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 16, 2015, 08:51:55 PM
beautiful Davey 8)
edit; did the screen just say something like "first Australian ODI century at the SCG" ??
surely not. surely. maybe it was saying it was Warner's first ODI cebtyry at the SCG
double edit; I'm gonna leave that spelling right there. not good. ;D
Said it was our first ODI century at the SCG against England.
ah sweet, cheers man. thought I read that wrong or something
still unreal that's the first century though. wonder how many times we've played them there
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India won the toss and will bat
Doherty out :o Sandhu in
SANDHU DEBUTS! SANDHU DEBUTS! SANDHU DEBUTS! SANDHU DEBUTS! SANDHU DEBUTS! SANDHU DEBUTS! SANDHU DEBUTS! SANDHU DEBUTS! SANDHU DEBUTS! SANDHU DEBUTS! SANDHU DEBUTS!
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Against the Indians too lel. :P
Akshar/Axar Patel in for the Indians. :o
Left arm spinner, can bat a bit too.
C'mon boys!
brilliant start from Starcy again 8)
Six from Rohit and then he runs 4!
flower YES SANDHUUUU! 8)
Sandhu gets his first! got some good bounce there
flower yeah huge wicket!
are channel 9 seriously not showing the India vs England match?
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 18, 2015, 03:23:20 PM
are channel 9 seriously not showing the India vs England match?
I thought they were?
Wouldn't surprise if they weren't showing a game that Australia weren't playing in, normally never do.
Seems stupid though.
Apparently it's on Gem on Tuesday...
yeah was just about to say
flower that's stupid
GEM and all the digital channels don't work on my TV. flowerin no idea why.
that showers me
if this is gonna be the same deal in the world cup I'm gonna kill someone that works for channel 9
ACTUALLY
foxtel. you beauty. flower you chan 9
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 18, 2015, 03:30:27 PM
yeah was just about to say
flower that's stupid
GEM and all the digital channels don't work on my TV. flowerin no idea why.
that showers me
Do you have a set top box?
Wait, what is Channel 9 going to be showing during the World Cup? Everything surely.
Quote from: nrich102 on January 18, 2015, 03:37:52 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 18, 2015, 03:30:27 PM
yeah was just about to say
flower that's stupid
GEM and all the digital channels don't work on my TV. flowerin no idea why.
that showers me
Do you have a set top box?
nah it's all in the TV. just one day the channels went missing, I've done the channel search like 100 times but still get nothing
Quote from: Vinny on January 18, 2015, 03:38:57 PM
Wait, what is Channel 9 going to be showing during the World Cup? Everything surely.
no idea mate. you'd think they would, but you never know what a moron is thinking
Quote from: Vinny on January 18, 2015, 03:38:57 PM
Wait, what is Channel 9 going to be showing during the World Cup? Everything surely.
I doubt it, probably only Australia's games.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 18, 2015, 03:42:25 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 18, 2015, 03:37:52 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 18, 2015, 03:30:27 PM
yeah was just about to say
flower that's stupid
GEM and all the digital channels don't work on my TV. flowerin no idea why.
that showers me
Do you have a set top box?
nah it's all in the TV. just one day the channels went missing, I've done the channel search like 100 times but still get nothing
Is there a way to retune your tv? Maybe look into getting a set top box or something, idk if it will work though.
Quote from: Vinny on January 18, 2015, 03:38:57 PM
Wait, what is Channel 9 going to be showing during the World Cup? Everything surely.
Probably just the Australian ones on Win, some big games may also be on Gem/Go, but wouldn't count on it.
BLOODY FIRE UP
This is mint. flower everyone up Davey!
I WANT WICKETS OR BEEF
Great stuff from Sandhu!
that was going down leg but great over Starcy
Double wicket maiden :o
Starcy gets his 5th 6th
And a 6th :o
geeeeez was a nice hattrick delivery too! well played though. great work Starc
8/267
should be a good chase
Decentish score on the G. Will be a good score to chase. Hopefully finch can get into some form before world cup... And watto... Cough cough.
how the flower did the bails stay on there? looked like it hit them pretty firmly
ahhhh shower. Davey Davey Davey :(
Got bored and said I'm outta here!
Man Finch was lucky, wonder if the Indians would have liked to have DRS there.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on January 18, 2015, 07:47:24 PM
Man Finch was lucky, wonder if the Indians would have liked to have DRS there.
Can't have it when it suits them and not rest of time. 2 sides either get it or they don't. We could of had some ourself with it too! Eff em I'm say lol!
even with the DRS there the decision wouldn't have changed. umpires call
DRS should still be in play though
Finch just picks out the fielder too often. rotate man!
picked a nice gap there ;D
flowers sake Watto
Bugger watto. Was looking good for once too! Finch needs to get a move on now with New batter
damn. Smiddy really deserved a 50 there. can't time a ball worse than that
Good innings from Finch really thought he'd get under ODI hundred under his belt :-[
Finch :(
flower now Finch is gone
come on boys still work to be done
nice placement? :o
Maxwell almost got out hit wicket stick cricket style ::)
Bugger, Finchy's been in showerty form of late but played really well today, deserved that.
Hope Maxi can put together a good innings and see Australia home here after he was robbed against England.
flower flower flower fuuuuuuck
Damn need Haddin to keep the situation calm now.
shot Maxy
and again. 10 handy runs in 2 balls
Shami's coming off. not sure what happened
flower
alright. come on Faulks
Better innings from Maxy, had a chance to finish off the game but oh well.
Why can't Maxwell just bat properly...
Making hard work of this...
Faulkner entering finish mode
Jimmy 8)
Quote from: Jayman on January 18, 2015, 09:55:22 PM
Why can't Maxwell just bat properly...
He did up until then and I think the shot would have been fine if the delivery was faster but he didn't pick the slower one which I honestly don't think is that big a deal.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 18, 2015, 10:08:47 PM
Jimmy 8)
He's actually got this ridiculous ability to finish games or deliver when it's needed, crazy.
to be fair, anyone could have finished that game :P
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 18, 2015, 10:19:12 PM
to be fair, anyone could have finished that game :P
Gets 8 runs and he's the man.... I'd say Haddin is the finisher lol. It's another shower name like big show hahah
Quote from: The_Captain on January 18, 2015, 10:58:58 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 18, 2015, 10:19:12 PM
to be fair, anyone could have finished that game :P
Gets 8 runs and he's the man.... I'd say Haddin is the finisher lol. It's another shower name like big show hahah
Faulkner actually has form with finishing games off though, in India a while back (i think it was India??) he was unbelievable, absolutely love him. Admittedly didnt have a big role last night with the bat but still fitting he hit the winning runs.
Quote from: henry on January 19, 2015, 11:23:55 AM
Quote from: The_Captain on January 18, 2015, 10:58:58 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 18, 2015, 10:19:12 PM
to be fair, anyone could have finished that game :P
Gets 8 runs and he's the man.... I'd say Haddin is the finisher lol. It's another shower name like big show hahah
Faulkner actually has form with finishing games off though, in India a while back (i think it was India??) he was unbelievable, absolutely love him. Admittedly didnt have a big role last night with the bat but still fitting he hit the winning runs.
haha yeah hes good, and i like him! But cant just be throwing out the nick name :"the finisher". Almost as bad and "the big show" lol.
I suppose I can post here? Jimmy Anderson you gun! 2-2-0-1
yeah mate go nuts. missed the start cos had to drive a mate home. won't get to watch it all because my TV is an asshole, and can't watch the whole thing on this TV
George Bailey will miss our next game - http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/odi-tri-series-2015-george-bailey-banned-from-hobart-game-due-to-slow-over-rate/story-fni2fnmo-1227190166313?nk=85d8f47ed464a9a0e5a3d92e99c6d02f
Almost forgot about this but saw Kyle had posted here which reminded me. :P
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 20, 2015, 02:43:37 PM
George Bailey will miss our next game - http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/odi-tri-series-2015-george-bailey-banned-from-hobart-game-due-to-slow-over-rate/story-fni2fnmo-1227190166313?nk=85d8f47ed464a9a0e5a3d92e99c6d02f
Posted this in the Big Bash thread because it somewhat concerns that too, should have posted it here too.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 20, 2015, 02:43:37 PM
George Bailey will miss our next game - http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/odi-tri-series-2015-george-bailey-banned-from-hobart-game-due-to-slow-over-rate/story-fni2fnmo-1227190166313?nk=85d8f47ed464a9a0e5a3d92e99c6d02f
Yeh they said after the game he's missing the next one because of the over rate.
Dhawan gone early again, bugger. Was looking forward to watching him bat today after missing out against the Aussies.
Oh and Rayudu in for Rohit who's missing with a sore hammy. :(
Binny in for Ashwin.
Quote from: Grazz on January 20, 2015, 02:45:01 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 20, 2015, 02:43:37 PM
George Bailey will miss our next game - http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/odi-tri-series-2015-george-bailey-banned-from-hobart-game-due-to-slow-over-rate/story-fni2fnmo-1227190166313?nk=85d8f47ed464a9a0e5a3d92e99c6d02f
Yeh they said after the game he's missing the next one because of the over rate.
Clears up all his carry over points now. Clean start for the Cup?
Quote from: T Dog on January 20, 2015, 02:47:26 PM
Quote from: Grazz on January 20, 2015, 02:45:01 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 20, 2015, 02:43:37 PM
George Bailey will miss our next game - http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/odi-tri-series-2015-george-bailey-banned-from-hobart-game-due-to-slow-over-rate/story-fni2fnmo-1227190166313?nk=85d8f47ed464a9a0e5a3d92e99c6d02f
Yeh they said after the game he's missing the next one because of the over rate.
Clears up all his carry over points now. Clean start for the Cup?
wont be playing world cup anyway ;). needs games here to get a game for world cup haha
Quote from: The_Captain on January 20, 2015, 03:04:29 PM
Quote from: T Dog on January 20, 2015, 02:47:26 PM
Quote from: Grazz on January 20, 2015, 02:45:01 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 20, 2015, 02:43:37 PM
George Bailey will miss our next game - http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/odi-tri-series-2015-george-bailey-banned-from-hobart-game-due-to-slow-over-rate/story-fni2fnmo-1227190166313?nk=85d8f47ed464a9a0e5a3d92e99c6d02f
Yeh they said after the game he's missing the next one because of the over rate.
Clears up all his carry over points now. Clean start for the Cup?
wont be playing world cup anyway ;). needs games here to get a game for world cup haha
Good point. Perhaps getting things sorted for finals then? Who knows?, but it didn't appear to be any issue chasing the target last game, all happy to just take the whack.
Yeah was strange how they never pushed at all?
Maybe he is just realll dumb hahaha. or he just forgot all about it until after the game and was like.. oh sh1t!
The Indians are dropping like flies.
Lol, India.
Kinda glad though, wanna see England again in the final vs Straya.
Clearly missing Rohit.
Finn is on fire. On a hattrick now :o
Finn gets his 5th and is on a hattrick
what Richo said :P
shower ball way outside off
After those wickets this match could be Finnished
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 20, 2015, 04:51:55 PM
After those wickets this match could be Finnished
This games cooked already mate, your boys have this on ice.
India going to get bowled out for less than 150?
Quote from: nrich102 on January 20, 2015, 04:58:02 PM
India going to get bowled out for less than 150?
and England will grab the bonus point for making the runs in less than 40 overs.
Quote from: Grazz on January 20, 2015, 04:53:21 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 20, 2015, 04:51:55 PM
After those wickets this match could be Finnished
This games cooked already mate, your boys have this on ice.
I'd never guarantee a win chasing anything over 75, who knows what could happen. Just need a few wickets in the first few overs and it's a whole new ballgame.
Also I really wanted to make a pun :P
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 20, 2015, 04:51:55 PM
After those wickets this match could be Finnished
I see what you did there ;D
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 20, 2015, 05:01:06 PM
Quote from: Grazz on January 20, 2015, 04:53:21 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 20, 2015, 04:51:55 PM
After those wickets this match could be Finnished
This games cooked already mate, your boys have this on ice.
I'd never guarantee a win chasing anything over 75, who knows what could happen. Just need a few wickets in the first few overs and it's a whole new ballgame.
Also I really wanted to make a pun :P
Ah didn't pick that up. :-[
How is it a wide if it hits the glove?
Far out, these umps really hate England haha.
Quote from: Grazz on January 20, 2015, 05:05:33 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 20, 2015, 05:01:06 PM
Quote from: Grazz on January 20, 2015, 04:53:21 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 20, 2015, 04:51:55 PM
After those wickets this match could be Finnished
This games cooked already mate, your boys have this on ice.
I'd never guarantee a win chasing anything over 75, who knows what could happen. Just need a few wickets in the first few overs and it's a whole new ballgame.
Also I really wanted to make a pun :P
Ah didn't pick that up. :-[
Grazz you made a pun as well though. ;)
Quote from: Grazz on January 20, 2015, 05:05:33 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 20, 2015, 05:01:06 PM
Quote from: Grazz on January 20, 2015, 04:53:21 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 20, 2015, 04:51:55 PM
After those wickets this match could be Finnished
This games cooked already mate, your boys have this on ice.
I'd never guarantee a win chasing anything over 75, who knows what could happen. Just need a few wickets in the first few overs and it's a whole new ballgame.
Also I really wanted to make a pun :P
Ah didn't pick that up. :-[
honestly thought you punned him right back :P
Haha good on me. :P
yep what PB said :P
man I'm slow today
great catch that!!
All out for 153.
Great catch from Ali. England shouldn't have a problem chasing it down, but as we saw last year, England are very good at flowering up. :P
Not with two slow mediums opening the bowling
what figures did Finn finish with?
Anderson 4/18 as well
all the games played so far are linked in the OP if you ever wanna see stats or whatever
well England sure did smash India. looking likely that it'll be an Aus vs Eng final
Well that's ripped off, England should be getting the double bonus point for that win. Why has that rule been scrapped?
Quote from: PowerBug on January 20, 2015, 10:21:51 PM
Well that's ripped off, England should be getting the double bonus point for that win. Why has that rule been scrapped?
To stop rewarding flat track bullies.
Seems to me India are a one man team. No rohit no india!
Quote from: The_Captain on January 20, 2015, 11:58:05 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 20, 2015, 10:21:51 PM
Well that's ripped off, England should be getting the double bonus point for that win. Why has that rule been scrapped?
To stop rewarding flat track bullies.
Seems to me India are a one man team. No rohit no india!
Yep, there's enough bribery in cricket as is :p
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/shane-watson-injury-scare-hamstring-in-doubt-for-odi-against-england-hobart-steve-smith/2015-01-22
Watto looking likely to miss.
Might as well forfeit, as we all know 99% of the work is done by the great man
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 22, 2015, 01:47:45 PM
Might as well forfeit, as we all know 99% of the work is done by the great man
His form's been insane!
Sore Vagina
Watson out, so who should replace him at 3??
In all seriousness, I would love to see Callum Ferguson get a recall. Been in outstanding form in the Matador Cup and Sheffield Shield this season. And he'd be an ODI regular if it wasn't for his ACL rupture in 2011.
Prior to that, he averaged 46 in 30-odd ODI matches, so he's definitely good enough.
What do you guys think of the Ferg?
Quote from: Tominator on January 23, 2015, 11:05:29 AM
Watson out, so who should replace him at 3??
In all seriousness, I would love to see Callum Ferguson get a recall. Been in outstanding form in the Matador Cup and Sheffield Shield this season. And he'd be an ODI regular if it wasn't for his ACL rupture in 2011.
Prior to that, he averaged 46 in 30-odd ODI matches, so he's definitely good enough.
<-- Joe Burns.
^No.
I don't mind Ferg. I like Chris Lynn and I definitely feel like he has a future playing for Australia.
BEAR IN! BEAR IN! BEAR IN! BEAR IN! BEAR IN! BEAR IN! BEAR IN! BEAR IN! BEAR IN! BEAR IN!
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Smiddy won the toss and elected to field
and in case you haven't heard; Bear is in. :P
Marsh and Henriques also in.
Warner, Watson and Bailey out
Bear, Marsh and Henriques in? That's a whole lot of mediocrity :-X
Quote from: Jayman on January 23, 2015, 01:54:53 PM
Bear, Marsh and Henriques in? That's a whole lot of mediocrity :-X
Marsh mediocre? Plsssss
Last time Aussies played in Hobart? The great man, Hughesy, ripped off a ton.
Carn Straya!
both batsmen already had a slice of luck, it's our turn now
actually it was Bell both times. and another uppish drive
3 maybe 4 slices of luck for Bell already. hasn't even faced 10 balls yet
Ali gone bang bang bang 3 sixes in a row
3rd six was caught but couldn't throw it back inside the rope
Rip through 'em Maxi!
Quote from: Nige on January 23, 2015, 02:58:09 PM
Rip through 'em Maxi!
gone either side of the stumps, both missed by millimeters. England have had literally every single bit of luck today. it's blowing my mind
Jimmy will get us one
well bowled Jimmy 8)
needed that wicket badly. need Bell's wicket even badlier. ???
haha guess who was lucky again
tough chance though. finger tipper for Hadds
Bell century. rode his luck, but also played some great shots. well played. now go out please
Bell's playing really well.
Get ready for his wicket soon.
we're gonna be chasing something massive
Smiddy to score a double at 3
Bowling attack has been punished. ???
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 23, 2015, 04:30:23 PM
we're gonna be chasing something massive
Smiddy to score a double at 3
Only King Watson could score a double at 3
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 23, 2015, 04:50:11 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 23, 2015, 04:30:23 PM
we're gonna be chasing something massive
Smiddy to score a double at 3
Only King Watson could score a double at 3
he probably could, but he'd need absolutely everything to go his way. odds are he'd pick out a fielder though at some point
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 23, 2015, 04:58:15 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 23, 2015, 04:50:11 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 23, 2015, 04:30:23 PM
we're gonna be chasing something massive
Smiddy to score a double at 3
Only King Watson could score a double at 3
he probably could, but he'd need absolutely everything to go his way. odds are he'd pick out a fielder though at some point
Or stick his fat leg in front of the stumps yet again :P
Great innings by Belly (so far!) though, always need one of these guys to carry the team through the innings in an ODI and he's doing it, JR batting well too.
speaking of doubles, Bell's a huge chance today
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 23, 2015, 05:07:09 PM
speaking of doubles, Bell's a huge chance today
Bloody oath plenty of time. :(
getting belted :(
thaaaaaaank flower for that
Good knock comes to an end.
Who's gonna stick their hand up in absence of Davey?
Haha we jinxed Belly. Still gunna be a big score unless we take alot of wickets. :P
I reckon we'll end up chasing 330+ biggest challenge this side has had for a while.
Sandhu now gets Morgan first ball!
Sandhu! :o ;D
Get around Gurinder ! :D
The man! Gurindher
Paddy gets Root!
bad timing there. bad timing for England too. cmon boys under 300? what they on?
good over Starcy
"Josh Buttler"
we've done really well in the last 10 overs. England were looking at 350+
finished with a team hattrick as well!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 23, 2015, 05:55:10 PM
we've done really well in the last 10 overs. England were looking at 350+
finished with a team hattrick as well!
Agree, England bugger'd up the last 10 overs and let us off the hook a bit.
nice start boys
Interesting choice of Marsh as opener seems to be paying off.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on January 23, 2015, 06:57:13 PM
Interesting choice of Marsh as opener seems to be paying off.
SHhhhhhhh
that's what I'm workin on atm Grazzy :P
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 23, 2015, 07:05:40 PM
that's what I'm workin on atm Grazzy :P
I see dead people. :P
unnecessary Finch. flower me
just a waste
Finchy gets another start and doesn't go on with it. :(
Gotta love those spinners that rip through the batsmen and bowl him
Moeen Ali's actually had a pretty good series.
I'd say Finch just played across a full ball that didn't spin and yorked himself :P
I hope Shaun Marsh is in the Would Cup starting XI before Finch.
ahhhhhhhh flower
Unleash the bear!
Oh flower.
Stick to domestic cricket Cameron.
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Maxi :'(
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Quote from: Jayman on January 23, 2015, 01:54:53 PM
Bear, Marsh and Henriques in? That's a whole lot of mediocrity :-X
Bear mediocre? Plsssss
You're right.. He's below mediocre ;)
Kick a man while he's down, you're good.
Eoin Morgan got a first ball duck, must be terrible.
White and Maxwell out already, Victoria must really stink at cricket
And Finch :P
How long has it been since there were so many Victorians in the side? :o
How long before Steve Smith is voted as PM?
at least he isn't Victorian ::)
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 23, 2015, 08:55:54 PM
How long before Steve Smith is voted as PM?
at least he isn't Victorian ::)
Not yet..but next season 8)
"Slight bias there in the voting"
No shower, thanks Tubbs.
Game on.. How good is smithy. Toes one.. Still goes for 4!
Smiddy 8)
Another brilliant century from Smith a true captains knock.
Haddin going full Watto. Could have had a 50.
Well played by Haddin, really deserved the 50.
hast to be now the best summer of cricket an Aussie or anyone has ever played? Im sure it is, have never seen such runs before "India excluded, with the runs" but for centuries, never seen anything like it before!
Steve Smith for PM!
So this Smith kid is pretty good..
Straya! ;D
What a win.
Always a good game when it comes down to the last over.
Quote from: tbagrocks on January 23, 2015, 10:05:32 PM
hast to be now the best summer of cricket an Aussie or anyone has ever played? Im sure it is, have never seen such runs before "India excluded, with the runs" but for centuries, never seen anything like it before!
Steve Smith for PM!
Clarkey against the Indians was pretty good/
Punter one summer against the South Africans
Just off the top of my head. But brillz Smithy!
flowerin Smiddy. what a man.
Needing the last two balls to win at home against a country who don't even care about cricket, top kek ggwd
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 23, 2015, 10:16:22 PM
Needing the last two balls to win at home against a country who don't even care about cricket, top kek ggwd
Smiddy. what a man.
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 23, 2015, 10:16:22 PM
Needing the last two balls to win at home against a country who don't even care about cricket, top kek ggwd
Missing 3 of our best 4 batsman, and our no.1 bowler ;)
Quote from: Jayman on January 23, 2015, 10:19:18 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 23, 2015, 10:16:22 PM
Needing the last two balls to win at home against a country who don't even care about cricket, top kek ggwd
Missing 3 of our best 4 batsman, and our no.1 bowler ;)
3? Only 2 missing. Warner and Pup I get. But Maxi and Smiddy are in the side! 8)
Bailey ;)
Warner
Marsh
Smith
Clarke
Bailey
Faulkner
Haddin
Maxwell
Johnson
Starc
Hazlewood
Would be my best XI, shame Marsh isnt in the WC squad.
I'd open Watto with Warner and drop Marsh. The rest though, I'm with JB.
Quote from: Jayman on January 23, 2015, 10:28:07 PM
I'd open Watto with Warner and drop Marsh. The rest though, I'm with JB.
Drop Marsh after the way he played in the Scorchers last Big Bash game and today's game? Glad you're not the selector.
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Quote from: tbagrocks on January 23, 2015, 10:05:32 PM
hast to be now the best summer of cricket an Aussie or anyone has ever played? Im sure it is, have never seen such runs before "India excluded, with the runs" but for centuries, never seen anything like it before!
Steve Smith for PM!
Clarkey against the Indians was pretty good/
Punter one summer against the South Africans
Just off the top of my head. But brillz Smithy!
Challenge! More centuries by the wonder boy Smith than any other in history?
and yes ive seen more Australian cricket summers than you! So I get to say who has done what!
Only got Maxwell in as a spin option, dont rate him at all as a cricketer but who else do we have? At least he adds fielding and occasional batting whilst getting the same amount of turn as Doherty.
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Quote from: tbagrocks on January 23, 2015, 10:05:32 PM
hast to be now the best summer of cricket an Aussie or anyone has ever played? Im sure it is, have never seen such runs before "India excluded, with the runs" but for centuries, never seen anything like it before!
Steve Smith for PM!
Clarkey against the Indians was pretty good/
Punter one summer against the South Africans
Just off the top of my head. But brillz Smithy!
Challenge! More centuries by the wonder boy Smith than any other in history?
and yes ive seen more Australian cricket summers than you! So I get to say who has done what!
Well I wasnt trying to get into an argument on who has seen more summers of cricket. But does that make some 50 yo dude that has been watching cricket every year a better judge then lets say Ricky Ponting?
All I was actually saying is that we have been treated to some pretty special summers by some of our batsmen.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 23, 2015, 10:37:31 PM
Only got Maxwell in as a spin option, dont rate him at all as a cricketer but who else do we have? At least he adds fielding and occasional batting whilst getting the same amount of turn as Doherty.
100% agree with this. The difference between Maxwell and Doherty as a bowler isn't really that much, they're both average. But Maxy once in a blue moon can bring other stuff to the table :)
flowerin Spotify really made that a lot closer than it needed to be at the end there haha
Australia didn't have Warner, Watson, Johnson, Clarke/Bailey/MMarsh. England were missing Gary Ballance through injury. Both teams were missing about the same amount of quality ;)
Edit: I manage to misspell the great man's name :o
Quote from: PowerBug on January 24, 2015, 11:35:36 AM
Australia didn't have Warner, Watson, Johnson, Clarke/Bailey/MMarsh. England were missing Gary Balance through injury. Both teams were missing about the same amount of quality ;)
I would of thought ever so slightly in the Poms favour :P
the flower is with this rain bullshower!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 26, 2015, 01:29:14 PM
the flower is with this rain bullshower!
Another reason why the Straya day game should've stayed in Adelaide. Ripper day over here!
covers coming off, maybe 40ish minutes away from play
Bailey won the toss and we're bowling
Sandhu, Cummins, S.Marsh, Henriques, White out.
Warner, Bailey, M.Mitch, Hazlewood and Doherty in.
I think that's right :o
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 26, 2015, 02:47:03 PM
Bailey won the toss and we're bowling
Sandhu, Cummins, S.Marsh, Henriques, White out.
Warner, Bailey, M.Mitch, Hazlewood and Doherty in.
flower I think that's right
Wow, mass changes.
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Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 26, 2015, 02:47:03 PM
Bailey won the toss and we're bowling
Sandhu, Cummins, S.Marsh, Henriques, White out.
Warner, Bailey, M.Mitch, Hazlewood and Doherty in.
flower I think that's right
Wow, mass changes.
I'm not even sure if I got them all haha
shockin start Hazlewood
wide, wide, wide
aaaaaand we're going off. gonna be one of those days
Memo to Mark Taylor who was complaining about the cold weather in Melbourne : you can play cricket when its cold but you cannot play when it's raining Sydney is the place that needs a stadium with a roof ::)
great catch Davey!
Turned away for a moment and missed a Doherty over.
Fk u Sydney.
Mid 30s and not a cloud in sight in Perth yo, just sayin.
lucky the final is in Perth ele :P
better be nice n sunny on Sunday!
Quote6 pm It's getting worse, says Dan Brettig at the SCG. The rain that is.
way to spoil Australia day Sydney :(
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 26, 2015, 05:47:14 PM
lucky the final is in Perth ele :P
Every game should be in Perth :P
Perth? Perth? is that in western Victoria? ::)
Never rains on Australia Day in Adelaide ;)
Adelaide? Adelaide? is that in northern Victoria?
Hasn't rained in Cairns today and is only 32/33.
I know it will never happen... Unless we play Bangladesh
hehehe no rain in Beechworth, either. We could get elm up here, I reckon. :P ;D
At least it makes the India v England match more interesting.
Sydney always rains
Melbourne always loses (LELbourne)
Adelaide and brisbane pretty chill but still subjectively showerholes
Darwin, Hobart and Canberra ?????
Perth really is the GOAT Aussie city
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 26, 2015, 08:14:09 PM
Sydney always rains
Melbourne always loses (LELbourne)
Adelaide and brisbane pretty chill but still subjectively showerholes
Darwin, Hobart and Canberra ?????
Perth really is the GOAT Aussie city
Play games in Cairns.
Quote from: Biff Tannen on January 26, 2015, 08:14:09 PM
Sydney always rains
Melbourne always loses (LELbourne)
Adelaide and brisbane pretty chill but still subjectively showerholes
Darwin, Hobart and Canberra ?????
Perth really is the GOAT Aussie city
;D
Quote8.05 pm It's off. The washout is official. Australia and India will take two points each from this game. Australia were already through to the final, and India are now trailing England by three points. If England beat India in Perth, they are through. If India beat England, India are through. If points are shared, England are through. Simple.
let's ban cricket in Sydney. deal? deal.
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 26, 2015, 07:00:38 PM
Never rains on Australia Day in Adelaide ;)
Was gonna say the same thing. It didn't rain here today.... :P
Quote from: KorridorovUncertainty on January 27, 2015, 04:49:18 AM
Joined this site enthusiastic at a dedicated cricket forum but must say disappointed there is not much activity here embracing any fantasy games or serious cricket banter in general. Tried to get one started a number of weeks ago but amazed on a new cricket fan site did not even get a reply. Anyway joined the new ICC fantasy cricket game and surprised once again to visit here and it is not even mentioned by others. All I read is talk of weather.................
Since when was this a dedicated cricket forum :o
How can we not be serious about our cricket, when the largest thread on a FOOTBALL FORUM is cricket related? And the bigbash thread has of over 100 pages of discussion.
What is this thing you tried to set up? Link please.
Of course the discussion is about the weather when a game is washed out ::)
Quote from: KorridorovUncertainty on January 27, 2015, 08:23:10 AM
I read about cricfan being a new forum
That is what I meant.
I removed the fantasy game some time ago as there was no response on a cricket forum that had blog suggesting it was going to be a big cricket forum and also fantasy related.
Cricket Fan is a new website yes, but it only uses the Fan Footy forums.
Take a look here (http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php#c7) for the fantasy competitions.
Quote from: KorridorovUncertainty on January 27, 2015, 04:49:18 AM
Joined this site enthusiastic at a dedicated cricket forum but must say disappointed there is not much activity here embracing any fantasy games or serious cricket banter in general. Tried to get one started a number of weeks ago but amazed on a new cricket fan site did not even get a reply. Anyway joined the new ICC fantasy cricket game and surprised once again to visit here and it is not even mentioned by others. All I read is talk of weather.................
There's cricket talk going on. There's a section for cricket fantasy games. I am trying to get a long term domestic comp going, which I most certainly haven't forgotten about and will aim to get to very soon.
This is the ICC World Cup fantasy game? Awesome!
https://fantasy.icc-cricket.com/
I think however we will move all the discussion into the fantasy board. Calling HP, earth to HP. We need a new board for this :)
Quote from: KorridorovUncertainty on January 27, 2015, 08:23:10 AM
I read about cricfan being a new forum
That is what I meant.
I removed the fantasy game some time ago as there was no response on a cricket forum that had blog suggesting it was going to be a big cricket forum and also fantasy related.
Join FTP dude.
You'll love it.
I'm very disappointed in Cricket Australia.
Some traditions don't need to be broken. Australia Day in Adelaide should be held in the same regard as Boxing Day in Melbourne and the New Years Test in Sydney.
The fact that Adelaide didn't get AUS Day was just farcical - and CA's reason was that we got Australia's WC QF so we had to sacrifice the AUS Day game for that.
Also, in 12 ODIs this summer, not one is in Adelaide. Perth and Hobart didn't get a Test this summer, but with Sydney getting a second ODI this tri-series, and Melbourne, Brisbane and Hobart getting 1 each, why didn't Adelaide get one at all?!
I guess it was karma that the game got rained out.
Quote from: Tominator on January 27, 2015, 03:14:51 PM
I'm very disappointed in Cricket Australia.
Some traditions don't need to be broken. Australia Day in Adelaide should be held in the same regard as Boxing Day in Melbourne and the New Years Test in Sydney.
The fact that Adelaide didn't get AUS Day was just farcical - and CA's reason was that we got Australia's WC QF so we had to sacrifice the AUS Day game for that.
Also, in 12 ODIs this summer, not one is in Adelaide. Perth and Hobart didn't get a Test this summer, but with Sydney getting a second ODI this tri-series, and Melbourne, Brisbane and Hobart getting 1 each, why didn't Adelaide get one at all?!
I guess it was karma that the game got rained out.
I agree mate Australia day should of remained ours, we got ripped but a few states got ripped also.
Quote from: Grazz on January 27, 2015, 03:22:54 PM
Quote from: Tominator on January 27, 2015, 03:14:51 PM
I'm very disappointed in Cricket Australia.
Some traditions don't need to be broken. Australia Day in Adelaide should be held in the same regard as Boxing Day in Melbourne and the New Years Test in Sydney.
The fact that Adelaide didn't get AUS Day was just farcical - and CA's reason was that we got Australia's WC QF so we had to sacrifice the AUS Day game for that.
Also, in 12 ODIs this summer, not one is in Adelaide. Perth and Hobart didn't get a Test this summer, but with Sydney getting a second ODI this tri-series, and Melbourne, Brisbane and Hobart getting 1 each, why didn't Adelaide get one at all?!
I guess it was karma that the game got rained out.
I agree mate Australia day should of remained ours, we got ripped but a few states got ripped also.
Yeah definitely, but CA go out of their way to make sure NSW never get ripped.
WA, SA, NT and Tas should sue Cricket Australia for sure
#BestStateAlliance
At least where you live get any games ::)
Quote from: nrich102 on January 27, 2015, 04:02:40 PM
At least where you live get any games ::)
Campaigning for games in Cairns is very very far-fetched mate haha
Quote from: elephants on January 27, 2015, 04:09:36 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 27, 2015, 04:02:40 PM
At least where you live get any games ::)
Campaigning for games in Cairns is very very far-fetched mate haha
iirc we had a test match against Bangladesh the other year haha.
Yeah, I know it will never happen, but I will keep dreaming!
Quote from: PowerBug on January 27, 2015, 09:52:47 AM
Quote from: KorridorovUncertainty on January 27, 2015, 04:49:18 AM
Joined this site enthusiastic at a dedicated cricket forum but must say disappointed there is not much activity here embracing any fantasy games or serious cricket banter in general. Tried to get one started a number of weeks ago but amazed on a new cricket fan site did not even get a reply. Anyway joined the new ICC fantasy cricket game and surprised once again to visit here and it is not even mentioned by others. All I read is talk of weather.................
There's cricket talk going on. There's a section for cricket fantasy games. I am trying to get a long term domestic comp going, which I most certainly haven't forgotten about and will aim to get to very soon.
This is the ICC World Cup fantasy game? Awesome!
https://fantasy.icc-cricket.com/
I think however we will move all the discussion into the fantasy board. Calling HP, earth to HP. We need a new board for this :)
A cricket fantasy section?
That would work I think HP. Maybe call it 'other fantasy games' or something.
Could make one for general Cricket Fantasy games (that are one off ones), since got a few constant ones in the cricket fantasy section. Will see to making a board now and can refine later!
Yep that's what I thought of. Nice work :)
Smithy wins the AB Medal, well done. Great summer.
congrats to Smiddy for an unbelievable year
no real surprises for the night, all went as expected
Gilly's outstanding speech was the highlight for me
Quote from: Torpedo10 on January 27, 2015, 11:48:38 AM
Quote from: KorridorovUncertainty on January 27, 2015, 08:23:10 AM
I read about cricfan being a new forum
That is what I meant.
I removed the fantasy game some time ago as there was no response on a cricket forum that had blog suggesting it was going to be a big cricket forum and also fantasy related.
Join FTP dude.
You'll love it.
KorridorovUncertainty! (Any preferred nickname?)
Join From The Pavilion, it's a cricket management game and if you love cricket you'll love this.
Turn for Smithy!
Quote from: KorridorovUncertainty on January 28, 2015, 02:19:49 AM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 27, 2015, 09:52:47 AM
Quote from: KorridorovUncertainty on January 27, 2015, 04:49:18 AM
Joined this site enthusiastic at a dedicated cricket forum but must say disappointed there is not much activity here embracing any fantasy games or serious cricket banter in general. Tried to get one started a number of weeks ago but amazed on a new cricket fan site did not even get a reply. Anyway joined the new ICC fantasy cricket game and surprised once again to visit here and it is not even mentioned by others. All I read is talk of weather.................
There's cricket talk going on. There's a section for cricket fantasy games. I am trying to get a long term domestic comp going, which I most certainly haven't forgotten about and will aim to get to very soon.
This is the ICC World Cup fantasy game? Awesome!
https://fantasy.icc-cricket.com/
Nah, the game I posted about was one I made up myself and thought maybe running it on a dedicated new cricket forum I read had just started would be ideal rather than on a footy type forum. Anyway, after a few days of no response here and not much activity in general I removed it and ended up playing it on another site.
As for icc fantasy game, yeah, joined that yesterday. Quite like the team I created and probably helped me know whom to pick from playing the other game I created in recent weeks.
If a few of you have teams on that site to, let me know and happy to join a league you are in.
http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/board,146.0.html
Head over there mate. nrich has created a league :)
bet you're feeling quite chuffed about Smiddy PB!
let's hope Ballance doesn't become as good
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 28, 2015, 03:07:38 PM
bet you're feeling quite chuffed about Smiddy PB!
let's hope Ballance doesn't become as good
Quite happy. Yeah I'm expecting Ballance to pick up world player of the year soon ;) Or maybe player of the World Cup will be enough haha
Quote from: PowerBug on January 28, 2015, 03:24:19 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 28, 2015, 03:07:38 PM
bet you're feeling quite chuffed about Smiddy PB!
let's hope Ballance doesn't become as good
Quite happy. Yeah I'm expecting Ballance to pick up world player of the year soon ;) Or maybe player of the World Cup will be enough haha
Or just plays a game in the world cup? :P
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 28, 2015, 07:29:36 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 28, 2015, 03:24:19 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 28, 2015, 03:07:38 PM
bet you're feeling quite chuffed about Smiddy PB!
let's hope Ballance doesn't become as good
Quite happy. Yeah I'm expecting Ballance to pick up world player of the year soon ;) Or maybe player of the World Cup will be enough haha
Or just plays a game in the world cup? :P
or Sheffield Shield ::)
Kholi can't get going in the ODI's.
nice catch Bell!
Quote from: Grazz on January 30, 2015, 04:20:05 PM
Kholi can't get going in the ODI's.
India cant get going ::)
8/62, not a bad stretch
Quote from: T Dog on January 30, 2015, 05:27:02 PM
Quote from: Grazz on January 30, 2015, 04:20:05 PM
Kholi can't get going in the ODI's.
India cant get going ::)
Pretty much.
I like this Finn bloke he goes ok.
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/mitchell-johnson-starc-statistical-analysis-shows-left-arm-quicks-are-proven-match-winners/2015-01-30 (http://www.cricket.com.au/news/mitchell-johnson-starc-statistical-analysis-shows-left-arm-quicks-are-proven-match-winners/2015-01-30)
Interesting article this. When Starc and Johnson are in the team together, Starc bowls better than Johnson :o
Just saw Root and Broad at the beach, they were with definite 10s lol
I hope they have had the roller on this pitch since Friday night, was an ordinary pitch bordering on dangerous.
flower me Finch
Only one final this year right not three like it has been before?
If anyone wants Finch in the test team, watch that dismissal. When the ball moves, he's just an average cricketer.
Cricket is too easy for Smith.
Steve Smith batting at #3 for Australia! Nice!
Quote from: Jayman on February 01, 2015, 02:30:13 PM
If anyone wants Finch in the test team, watch that dismissal. When the ball moves, he's just an average cricketer.
A maiden over with Glenn Maxwell facing never thought I'd see the day.
Crap.
Can't wait to either win by 7+ wickets or give up a 200 run 5th/6th/7th wicket partnership
Oh dear. Smithy :'(
Quote from: Biff Tannen on February 01, 2015, 03:36:09 PM
Can't wait to either win by 7+ wickets or give up a 200 run 5th/6th/7th wicket partnership
Nobody cares about your pommy bull crap ;)
Good job by Maxwell, nobody will give him props for it but has carried the counter-punch partnership here.
Yep I'm liking this from Maxwell. He's actually constructing an innings! Nice one :)
Quote from: AFEV on February 01, 2015, 04:19:20 PM
Good job by Maxwell, nobody will give him props for it but has carried the counter-punch partnership here.
Maxi ;D Bring on the world cup.
Quote from: Nige on February 01, 2015, 04:56:12 PM
Quote from: AFEV on February 01, 2015, 04:19:20 PM
Good job by Maxwell, nobody will give him props for it but has carried the counter-punch partnership here.
:o I just gave him props!! And I'm not exactly pro Maxwell...
Oh Maxy :(
Best innings I've seen from Maxwell shame that he didn't finish with a ton.
Great innings from Maxwell, it was what we needed and now Haddin, Faulkner and Johnson are free to do what they're best at in the last 9 overs.
Was exactly how he should be playing every innings, he was calm and worked his way to 50 and then started to accelerate when he was well set.
Yeah very well batted Maxwell, sucks he gave it away on 95. Nevertheless he has recovered Australia, hopefully this is a kick in to some good form for him.
Shower why did they run for 2. :(
Nice running lads wtf. >:(
Quote from: tbagrocks on February 01, 2015, 03:47:32 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on February 01, 2015, 03:36:09 PM
Can't wait to either win by 7+ wickets or give up a 200 run 5th/6th/7th wicket partnership
Nobody cares about your pommy bull crap ;)
141 close enough to 200?
Robbed the momentum 250 will be a great get from here.
Quote from: Biff Tannen on February 01, 2015, 05:19:09 PM
141 close enough to 200?
Close enough for me, decent call.
Haddin went full retard there
having said that though, if Marsh had've been running flat out and expected 2, he would've made it
nice innings though. shame he can't fully capitalize at the end now
great work from Maxy too
Quote from: Biff Tannen on February 01, 2015, 05:19:09 PM
Quote from: tbagrocks on February 01, 2015, 03:47:32 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on February 01, 2015, 03:36:09 PM
Can't wait to either win by 7+ wickets or give up a 200 run 5th/6th/7th wicket partnership
Nobody cares about your pommy bull crap ;)
141 close enough to 200?
Oh man, I love how I get edited for responding yet an unprovoked attack on another user gets nothing.
#ShapeUpMods
Quote from: Biff Tannen on February 01, 2015, 05:40:08 PM
Oh man, I love how I get edited for responding yet an unprovoked attack on another user gets nothing.
#ShapeUpMods
The man has a point.
flowerING FAULKS!!
Haha, Woakes 0/89, bad a rough day.
Faulks I can't even ....
Quote from: Nige on February 01, 2015, 05:42:17 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on February 01, 2015, 05:40:08 PM
Oh man, I love how I get edited for responding yet an unprovoked attack on another user gets nothing.
#ShapeUpMods
The man has a point.
Bowling Woaksey!
This is a very defendable score with our bowling attack. Should be a good chase :)
Jimmy flowerin Faulkner!
flowering awesome stuff, Faulks!!
Faulks :o
Good job Faulkner, Marsh and Maxwell. Held up what was otherwise a very poor batting performance
See ya later Bell. :)
nice catch Hadds. bowling Hazlewood
surely Ali's gotta knick one soon
stop bowling on his flowerin pads
No ball there, but ofc benefit of the doubt has to go to the home side
Quote from: Biff Tannen on February 01, 2015, 07:08:11 PM
No ball there, but ofc benefit of the doubt has to go to the home side Umpire's Original Decision
Johnno is a star.
4/46..... ;D
Get wrecked James Taylor. Keep failing please so England can have a better chance of winning the WC. Although judging by today's performance, anything is greater than 0%.
JIMMY 8)
Jimmy's goin off... man I hope this isn't serious
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on February 01, 2015, 08:12:51 PM
Jimmy's goin off... man I hope this isn't serious
Didnt look good. :(
Wicket yes.... Thats out yep
flower yeah
lmao Maxy on a hattrick
another one from Maxy.
be able to watch the tennis soon
Maxy gets his 4th
Go for the 5fa son!
Good time for Maxy to put on a big show.
and that's it. Aussies win the Tri Series. a nice warm up for the world cup
great game from Maxwell. hopefully gets some real confidence from this game and can get off to a good start in the WC (if he gets named)
flower I hope Faulkner is alright
Yeh we want Faulkner fit and healthy,
Quote from: Vinny on February 01, 2015, 05:49:46 PM
Quote from: GoLions on February 01, 2015, 05:48:45 PM
Quote from: Nige on February 01, 2015, 05:42:17 PM
Quote from: Biff Tannen on February 01, 2015, 05:40:08 PM
Oh man, I love how I get edited for responding yet an unprovoked attack on another user gets nothing.
#ShapeUpMods
The man has a point.
No idea what is happening, so I'll read back.
Well being English on a predominantly Aussie forum, bound to get that :-X. But yeah, just avoid getting personal Tbag.
bring on the hatred from Adelaide
http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/domestic-cricket/sydney-sixers-snare-adelaide-stikers-captain-johan-botha-on-three-year-deal/story-fn5k3es5-1227246315858
Old news
Clearly there's something going on behind closed doors. First loses the captaincy, second loses a spot in the side, now this.
It's a shame because he's been a great player for us.