The Ashes

[martinozcmax]

mmm and where exactly do you hold this little Urn at the moment then :D:D:D.


Come on england one more win then a bit of rain and we are laughing:D:D:D

Fair point. Said urn is held by the Poms. It's a little sad you don't yet have the confidence to let the holders of the trophy host it however completely understandable given your recent lack of success in winning.

To see us antipodeans regularly embarass you the host nation in a battle for a trophy based on a game you (the poms) invented must be a little embarrasing.

Silly me you must be used to it by now after all you also invented Rugby and Football (soccer) and hardly dominate at those sports. Maybe stick to tiddlywinks and lager louts, you are invincible in these. :wasntme: :D :D

[Reads90]

Fair point. Said urn is held by the Poms. It's a little sad you don't yet have the confidence to let the holders of the trophy host it however completely understandable given your recent lack of success in winning.

To see us antipodeans regularly embarass you the host nation in a battle for a trophy based on a game you (the poms) invented must be a little embarrasing.

Silly me you must be used to it by now after all you also invented Rugby and Football (soccer) and hardly dominate at those sports. Maybe stick to tiddlywinks and lager louts, you are invincible in these. :wasntme: :D :D

The one great thing about being English.


We know how to lose :angel: afer all we are used to it

But after all our crap ruby team beat Aus in the last world cup, oh and the one before that :D:D

[martinozcmax]

The one great thing about being English.


We know how to lose :angel: afer all we are used to it

But after all our crap ruby team beat Aus in the last world cup, oh and the one before that :D:D

Yep, I'll pay that ! Let's stick to something we all love LR's. :D

[Panda]

Hey? What about the cricket?? :eek:


Yep, I'll pay that ! Let's stick to something we all love LR's. :D

[martinozcmax]

Hey? What about the cricket?? :eek:

Good point, what about listening to the ashes in the LR ? :p

[Reads90]

Hey? What about the cricket?? :eek:


Yeah lets back to the Ashes . Now where were we








Oh yeah the English are beating the Aussies 1-0 :D:D

[Panda]

:Rolling::Rolling:


Yeah lets back to the Ashes . Now where were we








Oh yeah the English are beating the Aussies 1-0 :D:D

[martinozcmax]

:Rolling::Rolling:

One more sleep to go. :banana: :banana:

He who laughs last laughs longest. (Either that or they are a bit thick and didn't get the joke) ! :wasntme:

Something about chickens and eggs Reads90 ! :lol2:

C'mon aussie c'mon !!

[Reads90]

One more sleep to go. :banana: :banana:

He who laughs last laughs longest. (Either that or they are a bit thick and didn't get the joke) ! :wasntme:

Something about chickens and eggs Reads90 ! :lol2:

C'mon aussie c'mon !!

When you are a pom you don't win stuff much so when you do you don't let any one forget about it . Just ask the Germans , 2 world wars one world cup :D:D And we are still going on about the Rugby world cup in 2003 :D:D

Just let me bath in the win and glory for a bit untill in usual English style it all turns to rat **** :)

[martinozcmax]

When you are a pom you don't win stuff much so when you do you don't let any one forget about it . Just ask the Germans , 2 world wars one world cup :D:D And we are still going on about the Rugby world cup in 2003 :D:D

Just let me bath in the win and glory for a bit untill in usual English style it all turns to rat **** :)

I sympathise, pom for 33 years, now been a proud aussie for 20. It's really good to live somewhere where we win things occassionally !

Just got to hope the new boys rise to the occassion. In my (admittedly limited) experience it doesn't pay to write the aussies off. Brings out the best in them.

Can't wait for the game to start !

Go Punter, Hughes and Mitch ! :D

[Reads90]

I sympathise, pom for 33 years, now been a proud aussie for 20. It's really good to live somewhere where we win things occassionally !

:D


Oh don't get me wrong i surport and follow Australia in all sports Untill they play England :D:D. And then sorry but i follwo England


But then my mother in Law has lived here for 50 years and still does the same thing

[martinozcmax]

Oh don't get me wrong i surport and follow Australia in all sports Untill they play England :D:D. And then sorry but i follwo England


But then my mother in Law has lived here for 50 years and still does the same thing

I lasted a year or two then came over to the good side !! :D :D

[Panda]

Well the Aussie's have been up there for a while, so I suppose they need to take a tumble & let someone else take the lead for a while ...

[Debacle]

Not long to go now.

Sounds like the only change is going to be Watson in for Hughes.

[Panda]

Just reading up on the cricket ... Haddin broke his finger just after the toss :eek:

Can someone explain what they're on about here:


" ... 10.5 Anderson to Watson. No run, oh dear, oh dear. Right out of the blue Watson has tried to smash Anderson into the street. Anderson gives him a word and quite right too. You can't be doing that on your debut as a Test opener for goodness sakes. No manners at all..."

[martinozcmax]

Just reading up on the cricket ... Haddin broke his finger just after the toss :eek:

Can someone explain what they're on about here:


" ... 10.5 Anderson to Watson. No run, oh dear, oh dear. Right out of the blue Watson has tried to smash Anderson into the street. Anderson gives him a word and quite right too. You can't be doing that on your debut as a Test opener for goodness sakes. No manners at all..."

It sounds like at the end of the 11th over Watson tried to smash Anderson out of the ground and the pommie bowler didn't like it. Especially coming from a new player on debut. Lack of respect. Good on Watson I say. :D

[Panda]

Damn ... & I missed it. I heard Flintoff & Watson were eyeballing & sizing each other up ... getting a bit of intimidation happening.

Could be an interesting match if the rain stays away. :D


It sounds like at the end of the 11th over Watson tried to smash Anderson out of the ground and the pommie bowler didn't like it. Especially coming from a new player on debut. Lack of respect. Good on Watson I say. :D

[martinozcmax]

Damn ... & I missed it. I heard Flintoff & Watson were eyeballing & sizing each other up ... getting a bit of intimidation happening.

Could be an interesting match if the rain stays away. :D

Agreed, from what I saw of the flintoff - Watson encounter on the replays Flintof bounced him and Watson replied with a cheeky grin which incensed Andy. I hope he gets apoplectic and goes flat out and maybe buggers his knee for the rest of the series, that'd be nice. :wasntme: :D :D

[martinozcmax]

2 balls - 2 wickets WTF !

[Panda]

Agreed, from what I saw of the flintoff - Watson encounter on the replays Flintof bounced him and Watson replied with a cheeky grin which incensed Andy. I hope he gets apoplectic and goes flat out and maybe buggers his knee for the rest of the series, that'd be nice. :wasntme: :D :D


Onions to Watson, OUT, got him first ball!

Onions to Hussey, OUT, he's bowled him! He's bowled him! Second ball!!! OMG!!! :eek::eek::eek:

[V8Ian]

10-0 at skill;):p

[Panda]

Let's hope Ponting & Clarke have a good partnership ...

[Panda]

Anderson got Clarke out lbw ... :(

[Jedimastermat]

I see we have managed to make another balls up of an innings in England
8 fa already

MJ better bowl his proverbial off cause if they get 100 ahead we are stuffed

[Sleepy]

Well I'm switching back to the footy - I can't watch this any more:o

[V8Ian]

Well I'm switching back to the footy - I can't watch this any more:o
No better for you there Sleepy:(My boys had a good night though:D

[hiline]

been to the footy tonight with the little ones
Blues won of coarse :D:D:D

now time for the cricket ...................

score as i type Eng 1-56

[Panda]

At this rate, I may even take up the footie ... this is terribly depressing! :(


Well I'm switching back to the footy - I can't watch this any more:o

[martinozcmax]

At this rate, I may even take up the footie ... this is terribly depressing! :(

Agreed Go Cats. :( :(

[Panda]

Yea, that'll do, I like cats. Who are the cats? :eek:


Agreed Go Cats. :( :(

[martinozcmax]

Yea, that'll do, I like cats. Who are the cats? :eek:

Geelong FC, I originally followed them as when we first came over they were always runners up. got to the final then lost again and again. I like to support the underdog. ;)

Now we have a holiday house down on the Bellarine Peninsula and pass through Geelong on the way down there it seems appropriate to keep supporting them. They were going really well and are still in with a good chance for the finals.

I do hope the boys fight back against the poms and make a show of it. I suspect (pray) they may ! It is depressing at the moment. thankfully reads90 is MIA. :D

[Panda]

As much as I hate to say it, I think they'll find it very hard to come back on this one ... I really felt for poor Johnson getting a duck ... his confidence must be well & truly shot :(



Geelong FC, I originally followed them as when we first came over they were always runners up. got to the final then lost again and again. I like to support the underdog. ;)

Now we have a holiday house down on the Bellarine Peninsula and pass through Geelong on the way down there it seems appropriate to keep supporting them. They were going really well and are still in with a good chance for the finals.

I do hope the boys fight back against the poms and make a show of it. I suspect (pray) they may ! It is depressing at the moment. thankfully reads90 is MIA. :D

[martinozcmax]

As much as I hate to say it, I think they'll find it very hard to come back on this one ... I really felt for poor Johnson getting a duck ... his confidence must be well & truly shot :(

Mmmm, maybe however from what I saw on the highlights he was unlucky not to have got Bell LBW, looked plum to me. A couple of wickets will restore some confidence pretty quickly. ;)

[Panda]

I think the whole team needs a pep talk ... they're body language says it all. Especially Ponting getting No. 1, you could see he really didn't give a rat's ... he looks terribly worried poor bloke. Have you noticed just about all cricketers chew their nails? :eek: All great thinkers & worriers!


Mmmm, maybe however from what I saw on the highlights he was unlucky not to have got Bell LBW, looked plum to me. A couple of wickets will restore some confidence pretty quickly. ;)

[martinozcmax]

I think the whole team needs a pep talk ... they're body language says it all. Especially Ponting getting No. 1, you could see he really didn't give a rat's ... he looks terribly worried poor bloke. Have you noticed just about all cricketers chew their nails? :eek: All great thinkers & worriers!

A good point Panda. I must admit Ponting does worry me. He wears his heart on his sleeve. As a leader your role is to push them to greater heights, doesn't matter how you feel or what you think. You are there to engender confidence and must have a "can do" attitude to do that. I'm sorry to say it but I don't rate Ricky as a leader of men. I wouldn't let him run my company. :D

[Panda]

Yes, very true. Unfortunately. They all seem to wear their hearts on their sleeves. One of the reasons I like cricket, you can get in their heads & really feel with them. It's quite a personal game I think. Love seeing the different personalities come out & how they cope with pressure & how they react against different players. Can't understand how anyone can't like cricket! :D

Regarding Ponting ... he may not be the greatest captain, but it should be remembered that he is a top batsman. It irks me how quickly everyone forgets how good someone is when they fall ...


A good point Panda. I must admit Ponting does worry me. He wears his heart on his sleeve. As a leader your role is to push them to greater heights, doesn't matter how you feel or what you think. You are there to engender confidence and must have a "can do" attitude to do that. I'm sorry to say it but I don't rate Ricky as a leader of men. I wouldn't let him run my company. :D

[martinozcmax]

Yes, very true. Unfortunately. They all seem to wear their hearts on their sleeves. One of the reasons I like cricket, you can get in their heads & really feel with them. It's quite a personal game I think. Love seeing the different personalities come out & how they cope with pressure & how they react against different players. Can't understand how anyone can't like cricket! :D

Regarding Ponting ... he may not be the greatest captain, but it should be remembered that he is a top batsman. It irks me how quickly everyone forgets how good someone is when they fall ...

Couldn't agree more, not knocking the bloke. A great batsman, one of the very best and I also admire how he turned his life around. People forget he had his own problems early on with the drink. Look at him now.

I'm also not disappointed he didn't celebrate reaching number 1, he was in the zone and totally focussed with his "game face" on. As he said in interview after it will mean more when he retires. Just got to feel sorry for him, he obviously really suffers when he fails to reach his self imposed high standards.

I just feel his self evident desire to do well and have the team fire isn't supported by his actions as the captain. You can see he wants the best from the team and for Australia but glowering at people doesn't usually get the best from them.

I always remember at the start of my career I was given the "one minute manager" book. Basically you get the best out of people by encouraging them when they do something good. You don't train a dog by kicking it when it's bad. Same sort of principle for us all.

[Dinty]

:angel:G'day All, when does it finish I want the norm SBS program back cheers Dennis

[Panda]

Very sound principle, a shame people don't use it more often ... must pass that on to my boss! :D


Couldn't agree more, not knocking the bloke. A great batsman, one of the very best and I also admire how he turned his life around. People forget he had his own problems early on with the drink. Look at him now.

I'm also not disappointed he didn't celebrate reaching number 1, he was in the zone and totally focussed with his "game face" on. As he said in interview after it will mean more when he retires. Just got to feel sorry for him, he obviously really suffers when he fails to reach his self imposed high standards.

I just feel his self evident desire to do well and have the team fire isn't supported by his actions as the captain. You can see he wants the best from the team and for Australia but glowering at people doesn't usually get the best from them.

I always remember at the start of my career I was given the "one minute manager" book. Basically you get the best out of people by encouraging them when they do something good. You don't train a dog by kicking it when it's bad. Same sort of principle for us all.

[Panda]

Last test is August 24th I think ... :)


:angel:G'day All, when does it finish I want the norm SBS program back cheers Dennis

[martinozcmax]

Very sound principle, a shame people don't use it more often ... must pass that on to my boss! :D

Buy him the book ! :D :D

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[Dinty]

G'day All, Gee I will be a nut case by then LOL, just as well I have 7 Series Land Rovers to keep me sane, cheers Dennis:angel:

[Panda]

I feel your pain ... I hate the tennis, football, olympics, so I know where you're coming from! Only sport I like to watch is cricket, men's hockey, horse racing, yacht racing, bike racing & car racing. The rest suck big time in my book :D

Hang in there ... it'll be over soon!


G'day All, Gee I will be a nut case by then LOL, just as well I have 7 Series Land Rovers to keep me sane, cheers Dennis:angel:

[Panda]

That would be a subtle present for him :D


Buy him the book ! :D :D

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[hiline]

never mind about Ponting

Hussey is having a bad spell as well..............

3 out of form players out of 11 aint good at all......:angel:

talk about missing personality's, i'm going to miss big Freddy Flintoff
come the end of the tests........... he's great to watch ;)

[Panda]

Yea, I agree ... forgot about poor Hussey actually. And Freddy's certainly a character, as you say, great to watch. And that's what it's all about. That Anderson's a bloody good bowler. :)


never mind about Ponting

Hussey is having a bad spell as well..............

3 out of form players out of 11 aint good at all......:angel:

talk about missing personality's, i'm going to miss big Freddy Flintoff
come the end of the tests........... he's great to watch ;)

[hiline]

he might be a good bowler but not good to watch

way to soft for my liking ;)

Aussie's really need to get Strauss out asap, he's a good batsman and in good form...........

[DiscoMick]

Its certainly a sad story at the moment.

[Panda]

Yea, he's on fire alright. Can't see Johnson getting him out again with his current form.


he might be a good bowler but not good to watch

way to soft for my liking ;)

Aussie's really need to get Strauss out asap, he's a good batsman and in good form...........

[hiline]

today will tell the story of the game

if the Poms get away with a big score things will be looking a tad grim for the Aussie's ...........

[Panda]

Yep, a tad grim indeed!


today will tell the story of the game

if the Poms get away with a big score things will be looking a tad grim for the Aussie's ...........

[hiline]

the series could be lost tonight :o:o

[Panda]

Not a happy prospect! :( It's bad enough we lost at Lords after 75 years, or whatever it is.


the series could be lost tonight :o:o

[hiline]

just on 1hr to go :D:D

had my little nanny nap and now already for the night/morning ahead :p

i Love my Cricket

[Panda]

Half your luck! Haven't stopped all day - am knackered & early start for drive tomorrow. Was watching some of the highlights whilst eating dinner, OMG it was sooooooooooo depressing! All they seemed to show was, 4, 4, 4, 4, 6 ... :( Johnson missing out on lbw ... that just wasn't right :mad:

Don't suppose you've got a copy of Bodyline have you??? Oh well, worth a shot. Would love to watch it again :D In the same category as Seabiscuit. Oh never mind, I'm rambling ...




just on 1hr to go :D:D

had my little nanny nap and now already for the night/morning ahead :p

i Love my Cricket

[Sleepy]

No better for you there Sleepy:(My boys had a good night though:D

Yes it was! ---- CARN BLUES!:arms::arms:

[hiline]

****ing Pommie weather :twisted::twisted:

[Panda]

:Rolling:Soon as I saw the weather forecast at the end of the SBS news ... London rain, I thought, yep, no cricket!


****ing Pommie weather :twisted::twisted:

[hiline]

oh well i've had the nanny nap anyway so i'll be up till it comes on later

i hope :angel:

sorry Panda but i dont have the Bodyline series
twas a great series to mind you .................

[Panda]

Thanks anyway ... it was a great series, will google it :) Any news on the cricket? I haven't got it on now ... last I heard rumour is Flintoff won't see the remaining of this series due to the amount of pain he's in, but Pietersen may be back at Lords end of series ...


oh well i've had the nanny nap anyway so i'll be up till it comes on later

i hope :angel:

sorry Panda but i dont have the Bodyline series
twas a great series to mind you .................

[Panda]

You could be right there Cooper!


Sounds like he is not in as much pain as the Aussie supporters.:angel:

[V8Ian]

I am right here Panda.;)As I type to you at this very moment.:)
Does it feel good Cooper, I've never experienced it personally.:(

[hiline]

rumor has it that this game could be Freddy's last test :(:(

Panda its still raining there ...............:twisted:

[hiline]

well thats it for today's play :twisted::twisted:


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[Panda]

Couldn't sleep so thought I'd check on the state of play ... glad to see I haven't missed anything! :)


well thats it for today's play :twisted::twisted:


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[hiline]

oh well thats another match that will be drawn :(

[Pedro_The_Swift]

rain huh,,,

made THAT August pic a winner though;)

[hiline]

rain huh,,,

made THAT August pic a winner though;)

which pic ??

[Pedro_The_Swift]

what month is it???:angel:;)

[hiline]

what month is it???:angel:;)

its Ashes month :p:p

[Pedro_The_Swift]

you better go check your CALENDER
:p

[martinozcmax]

the series could be lost tonight :o:o

I can't believe we need the rain in Edgbaston more than in VIC with the reservoirs at 25% and a major drought but I think we do. Get out of this with a draw then hopefully tie the series and keep the ashes title. :D :D

[Debacle]

We dont want rain at Edgbaston.

Roll them for 160.

Put on 250.

Set 350 for them to chase on the last day.

SIMPLE

You guys are starting to think like Poms, hoping for rain and draws and the like.

[DiscoMick]

The umpires just robbed us of two wickets, as Warney pointed out rather forcefully (and correctly, I think). :mad:

[hiline]

We dont want rain at Edgbaston.

Roll them for 160.

Put on 250.

Set 350 for them to chase on the last day.

SIMPLE

You guys are starting to think like Poms, hoping for rain and draws and the like.

but if the Poms pile on the runs today
then they could send us back in tomorrow and roll the Aussie's by a Innings :o

[hiline]

The umpires just robbed us of two wickets, as Warney pointed out rather forcefully (and correctly, I think). :mad:

cant watch it at the moment :mad::mad:

the wife and my oldest are watch NCIS :angel:

[Sleepy]

cant watch it at the moment :mad::mad:

the wife and my oldest are watch NCIS :angel:

Only 1 tele? How 20th Century of you:p :D:D:D

[hiline]

Only 1 tele? How 20th Century of you:p :D:D:D

have 3 intotal but the others are in the kids rooms :angel:
best let the kiddies sleep as they have school tomorrow ;) and if they wake there go's my cricket watching anyway :mad:

[Sleepy]

Good one Hillfy. 4 for 159 !

[hiline]

Strauss was a soft out ;)

[dirtdawg]

wtf is with watson he's bowling ****e

[hiline]

England are in the box seat now..............

53 runs in front with 1 session to go this arvo

Australia might be batting the last hr tonight :eek:

[hiline]

wtf is with watson he's bowling ****e

dont rate Watson at all myself
always been a soft cock with no fight

[hiline]

England all out 376

lead by 113

game on now :eek: there's about 25 overs to bowl tonight with a minimum of 90 overs tomorrow

the Aussie's best bat well or they could go 2 down in the series

[Sleepy]

Well an important day today (tonight?). "Pivotal" as they say.

20:45 - We have the lead back - can Hussey rekindle some form and scratch out a resonable innings. Hmmmmmmmmm.:(

[Barra1]

Yes, a little nerve-racking hour or two.:(

We have a bloke who has been seriously out-of-form and the other bloke - well only three people in Australia reckon he is good enough for the Test side.:(

Hilditch, Cox and Mrs Watson (his Mum).:p

I truly hope I have to eat my words:o

[Debacle]

Yes, a little nerve-racking hour or two.:(

We have a bloke who has been seriously out-of-form and the other bloke - well only three people in Australia reckon he is good enough for the Test side.:(

Hilditch, Cox and Mrs Watson (his Mum).:p

I truly hope I have to eat my words:o

Good enough to score two half centuries this match !

[hiline]

Good enough to score two half centuries this match !

they will be only 2 for the next 10 matches now :o;)

[hiline]

opps he's gone now :angel:

[DiscoMick]

If Clark doesn't get a century we're stuffed!

[Debacle]

Just need another 130-140 then send the poms in.

[hiline]

i dare say its a draw now :D

[martinozcmax]

Yes, a little nerve-racking hour or two.:(

We have a bloke who has been seriously out-of-form and the other bloke - well only three people in Australia reckon he is good enough for the Test side.:(

Hilditch, Cox and Mrs Watson (his Mum).:p

I truly hope I have to eat my words:o

I reckon you may have too. Clarkie is a hero, a hero, a hero !!!!!! :arms: :arms: :twobeers:

I'm singing this but the tune doesn't carry over onto my post, probably a good thing as I'm no great shakes as a singer. !

Roll on Friday at Headingley ! We have the momentum now !!

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Clarkie is a hero, a hero, a hero !!!!!!


you said it Martinozcmax!!

and KEEP singing,,:cool:

[Panda]

Well I missed it all ... did we get a draw? What's the current state of the Series????

Can someone fill me in? :)

[martinozcmax]

Well I missed it all ... did we get a draw? What's the current state of the Series????

Can someone fill me in? :)

Panda, you missed all the excitement. :thumbsup: :tease: We got the draw, Clark batted through and got a ton. Like the poms at Cardiff we escaped the loss and now have the all important momentum. Clarkie is a hero !!

[Panda]

:BigCry::BigCry:Damn! I missed all the excitement! Good on Clark for saving the day! :banana::banana:


Panda, you missed all the excitement. :thumbsup: :tease: We got the draw, Clark batted through and got a ton. Like the poms at Cardiff we escaped the loss and now have the all important momentum. Clarkie is a hero !!

[DiscoMick]

Johnston was robbed of a couple of wicket too. And Freedy's knee isn't looking good.
We got out of that one. Now its time to stand up and get a result.

[hiline]

ITS ON AGAIN TONIGHT

sorry for the caps,but i wanted you lot to hear me :D;)

[martinozcmax]

Roll on the test. Got a free $25 bet on. Times online website was running a betfair ad for a refund of up to $25 if you lose. Slapped $25 on the boys to win. How can I lose !

Kick arse boys ! :D

[Panda]

Finally ... been bloody well waiting since yesterday (thought it was on last night!) :D And they're predicting rain ... :( Nooooooooooooooooooooo!

Do you reckon Lee will bowl & Flintoff's out?




Roll on the test. Got a free $25 bet on. Times online website was running a betfair ad for a refund of up to $25 if you lose. Slapped $25 on the boys to win. How can I lose !

Kick arse boys ! :D

[Debacle]

No, it cant rain, its saved the poms from losing two tests already.

[hiline]

Freddy is out going by my guess :angel:

Lee would be a 80% certainly by my guess also :angel:

no not rain again :(

[Panda]

The waits killing me ... yea I think Flintoff's going to be dropped, not sure about Lee though ... :)

[Debacle]

[QUOTE=Panda;1039643]The waits killing me ... yea I think Flintoff's going to be dropped, not sure about Lee though ... :)[/QUO


Flintoff's out, pity I was hoping he'd play and break down in the first over.

[Debacle]

Just heard on the ABC Prior could be out with Collingwood putting on the gloves.

[Panda]

How come Prior's being dropped???


Just heard on the ABC Prior could be out with Collingwood putting on the gloves.

[Debacle]

How come Prior's being dropped???

Not dropped, injured

[Panda]

What's wrong with him??


Not dropped, injured

[Debacle]

What's wrong with him??

He's a Pom

[Panda]

Okay, yea, thanks, got it on now. :)

[martinozcmax]

He's a Pom

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :beer: excellent !!

[martinozcmax]

We lost the toss again. :censored: If it wasn't for bad luck we wouldn't have any !!!

[Panda]

:Rolling::Rolling:Actually, I think he's a South African. Think there are 4 players (including Pietersen) on the Pom's side who they've pinched from South Africa ... seems they can't find enough decent players on their own soil ... :Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:


He's a Pom

[Debacle]

I'm looking forward to seeing Stuart Clark bowling, he could be the one that swings this in our favour.

Pity about Hauritz though.

[DiscoMick]

Freddy, Lee and Prior out, but Clarke is in.

[Panda]

Thought they may think Lee was too risky ... he must be spewing ... shame, I was looking forward to see what his form's like. I don't get the debate about Clarke ... I thought he was a given anyway. :eek:




Freddy, Lee and Prior out, but Clarke is in.

[Panda]

Bull! Did you see the first ball??????????? OMG. He's good Hilfaunaus. Glad to see they've got Billy umpiring - he's a cack. Reckon that should have been out though :(

[Debacle]

It was out.

Good start for the ump

[Panda]

He's usually okay ... it's that other Billy, can't think of his surname, who usually makes a few bad calls. Hope this isn't an indication though :eek:


It was out.

Good start for the ump

[Panda]

STRAUSS OUT FOR 3 WHAT A CATCH!

:banana::banana::banana::twobeers:

[DiscoMick]

I've gotta get the remote back from the wife and in laws who are watching some stupid pommy drama!!! :angrylock:

[Panda]

I would seriously be not amused ... got Bopara out too ... did you see that? now 34-2 ... :)


I've gotta get the remote back from the wife and in laws who are watching some stupid pommy drama!!! :angrylock:

[Debacle]

Johnsons got bell, we've got these guys on toast

[Panda]

Bloody beautiful isn't it? :D Great to see Johnson's forms better :D


Johnsons got bell, we've got these guys on toast

[V8Ian]

I've gotta get the remote back from the wife and in laws who are watching some stupid pommy drama!!! :angrylock:
And you want to watch a different stupid Pommie drama!;):p:angel:

[Panda]

Yes, but the cricket is a far better Pommy drama :p


And you want to watch a different stupid Pommie drama!;):p:angel:

[Debacle]

Everyones got one now, that was a pearler that clark bowled

[Panda]

42-4 we got another one ... Clarke bowled, Ponting caught .... oh dear, they may be in a spot of bother ... :Rolling:

[DiscoMick]

Got the remote and saw Clarke's wicket. Wonderful. 4-42. Unbelievable.:cool:

[Debacle]

You're a bit slow Panda

[Panda]

Yes, I am ... was too busy looking at the Skull thread :angel:


You're a bit slow Panda

[Debacle]

Yes, I am ... was too busy looking at the Skull thread :angel:

FOCUS

[Debacle]

WOOHOO

5 for

[DiscoMick]

5-63!!! :cool:

[Panda]

EXCELLENT! And another one bites the dust! 66-5 ...:banana::banana:

[Panda]

Me? Focus? :Rolling::Rolling:I'll try ... :D


FOCUS

[Debacle]

Me? Focus? :Rolling::Rolling:I'll try ... :D

Sorry, I was forgetting

[hiline]

Pom's are in trouble ;)

now where's all the pommies now on here :angel:

[Debacle]

6 for

[Panda]

Broad's gone! We're on fire! Go Aussie, go! :banana::banana::banana:

[Sleepy]

Well you'd have to be happy with that session. :ohyes:

[Panda]

Hi Sleepy, thought you must have deserted the ship! :D Yea, they're not doing too foul! :D

But of course, after they've had a lunch break, they'll probably come back playing like rubbish :eek::D


Well you'd have to be happy with that session. :ohyes:

[martinozcmax]

To the tune of South Pacific.

Happy, happy, happy, happy times. Talk about things you'd like to see. If you don't have a dream, if you don't have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true !!!!! :arms: :arms: :arms:

Still singing Martin. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Panda]

I'm confused ... but, what the heck! :D:D


To the tune of South Pacific.

Happy, happy, happy, happy times. Talk about things you'd like to see. If you don't have a dream, if you don't have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true !!!!! :arms: :arms: :arms:

Still singing Martin. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Panda]

92-7 :D

[V8Ian]

Yes, I am ... was too busy looking at the Skull thread :angel:
For some real entertainment.:o:p:twisted:

[V8Ian]

Pom's are in trouble ;)

now where's all the pommies now on here :angel:
I'm an Aussie for this game.:D;)

[Panda]

Well, 102 all out! (only 34 overs ) This is very promising ... let's hope they keep it up! :D

Siddle did well, how many did he get out?

[hiline]

SIDDLE GOT 5

this going to a interesting couple of hrs

the ball is certainly moving around

[Sleepy]

Hi Sleepy, thought you must have deserted the ship!

Hi Panda and all,

Nah, too busy watching the footy (Carn the Blues!) and the cricket!!.

And a bottle of red or too......:angel:

0 for 14 were off to a good start.
We are in the box seat - let's not stuff it up now!

Bugger, spoke too soon - Katich out. :(

[ellard]

Hi there

Of to a very good start.......

Wayne

[Panda]

:D How can you watch cricket and footie? No wonder we didn't hear from you :D

196/4 at stumps - not too bad, 90 odd runs in front! Good to see our bowlers have a bit more zing - it's amazing how their confidence changes ... & great to see Ponting on 78, sick to death of him being bagged left, right & centre. Felt especially bad for him cause if he lose this series, he'll be only the 2nd Aussie captain to lose 2 in a row in the past God only knows how many years ... :D:D

But we all know how quickly it can change ... :eek: Let's hope the next game doesn't do a backflip :)


Hi Panda and all,

Nah, too busy watching the footy (Carn the Blues!) and the cricket!!.

And a bottle of red or too......:angel:

0 for 14 were off to a good start.
We are in the box seat - let's not stuff it up now!

Bugger, spoke too soon - Katich out. :(

[martinozcmax]

:D How can you watch cricket and footie? No wonder we didn't hear from you :D

But we all know how quickly it can change ... :eek: Let's hope the next game doesn't do a backflip :)

Next and last game is on a notoriously flat pitch, great chance of big scores and a draw. We must win this one.

I knew it was time for bed when I watched us bowl the poms over for 102 then closed my eyes for 2 secs and when I next opened my eyes we were 1-57. :wasntme: Nothing to do with the malt whisky I was sipping I'm sure as I only had a drop when we got a wicket. :rolleyes:

Not as happy with the cats getting rolled by the blues however I'm sorry to have to admit I'd prefer the ashes team to be the winners if I had to choose one. Sorry cats, we can always win the GF. :ehigh5:

[Sleepy]

:D How can you watch cricket and footie?

Easy. I have a Degree in Sport Observation majoring in Couch Potatoism and Certificate IV in Remote Control Operation. :lol2:

[Panda]

:Rolling:There is no question about it ... we HAVE to win this one! Or it's all over red rover ...




Next and last game is on a notoriously flat pitch, great chance of big scores and a draw. We must win this one.

I knew it was time for bed when I watched us bowl the poms over for 102 then closed my eyes for 2 secs and when I next opened my eyes we were 1-57. :wasntme: Nothing to do with the malt whisky I was sipping I'm sure as I only had a drop when we got a wicket. :rolleyes:

Not as happy with the cats getting rolled by the blues however I'm sorry to have to admit I'd prefer the ashes team to be the winners if I had to choose one. Sorry cats, we can always win the GF. :ehigh5:

[Panda]

:Rolling:OMG! Fair enough then ... I have great problems with the remote ...
usually I end up throwing a tantrum & throwing it on the lounge in disgust ... bring back the little buttons I say! :D:D




Easy. I have a Degree in Sport Observation majoring in Couch Potatoism and Certificate IV in Remote Control Operation. :lol2:

[inside]

:Rolling:There is no question about it ... we HAVE to win this one! Or it's all over red rover ...
Some great cricket last night but as you said we have to win this one!

[martinozcmax]

:Rolling:There is no question about it ... we HAVE to win this one! Or it's all over red rover ...

We will Panda, rest assured we will !! :D

[Debacle]

they will be only 2 for the next 10 matches now :o;)

Make that 3 in a row, will keep you updated

[Debacle]

Looking forward to the boys on sbs giving it to Matthews about how adamant he was that Lee should have been brought in for Siddle and Hauritz shouldnt have lost his place to Clark.

We'd still be bowling if he was a selector.

[FenianEel]

Looking forward to the boys on sbs giving it to Matthews about how adamant he was that Lee should have been brought in for Siddle and Hauritz shouldnt have lost his place to Clark.

We'd still be bowling if he was a selector.
Haha, I've played with Mo, actually a very generous guy and good bloke, but......he lives on another planet. Nothings changed:D
Lee is only good off a long run....delivering drinks:twisted:

[Panda]

:eek::eek:


Looking forward to the boys on sbs giving it to Matthews about how adamant he was that Lee should have been brought in for Siddle and Hauritz shouldnt have lost his place to Clark.

We'd still be bowling if he was a selector.

[hiline]

i can hear the Fat Lady warming up her vocals for this test :D;)

[martinozcmax]

i can hear the Fat Lady warming up her vocals for this test :D;)

Woohoo go aussie go ! :D :D :D

[DiscoMick]

It just gets better and better.
I had a laugh at David Gower blaming England's problems on injuries to Flintoff and Peterson. Sure they're a big loss, but we have our injuries too and a team is supposed to have depth for that reason.

[Panda]

:D It's great to see how much form the bowlers have got back. Just goes to show. :)


It just gets better and better.
I had a laugh at David Gower blaming England's problems on injuries to Flintoff and Peterson. Sure they're a big loss, but we have our injuries too and a team is supposed to have depth for that reason.

[hiline]

hey Panda i have a good e-mail for you inregards to cricket sledging:D:D
please PM me your e-mail addy and i'll forward it onto you

and anyone else for that matter

[Psimpson7]

:( man its not so rosy now...... need a crying smilie!

Still North is playing well, and Johnson has seemingly turned it round!

[Debacle]

Lets hope they put these poms out of their misery quickly. I've got to be up at 3.30am to go to work

[Panda]

Did we just get one out already?????????????? :eek: Looks like Anderson's gone!

Yea, I'll PM you, thanks.


hey Panda i have a good e-mail for you inregards to cricket sledging:D:D
please PM me your e-mail addy and i'll forward it onto you

and anyone else for that matter

[Sleepy]

Boing!



(That's the sound of Australia bouncing back!) :lol2:

[hiline]

this should make for a interesting last test :D:D

Panda e-mail sent

[Panda]

:Rolling:Very good!



Boing!




(That's the sound of Australia bouncing back!) :lol2:

Oh yea ... a very interesting last test :D Thanks for the email Ray ... :D Specially love the Smith to Hughes one ... :Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Roll ing:It's such a shame we don't get to hear more of what goes on the pitch ... what a cack!




this should make for a interesting last test :D:D

Panda e-mail sent

[martinozcmax]

From todays UK papers -

England's middle order flop again

Alastair Cook, Ravi Bopara and Ian Bell make six runs between them in the county championship :wasntme: :D

[Debacle]

Watson has just made his 4th half century in a row (69 off 66 currently).

Wasnt someone (cant remember his name) predicting this wouldnt happen ????

[Panda]

Is this the Canterbury match??? What other news? Is Lee playing?


Watson has just made his 4th half century in a row (69 off 66 currently).

Wasnt someone (cant remember his name) predicting this wouldnt happen ????

[Debacle]

Is this the Canterbury match??? What other news? Is Lee playing?

Lee's playing, got 0/9 off 4 so far. They're playing 4 quicks and Hauritz.

Watson was 5 short of a century, they made 9/340 dec.

Can't wait for Thursday.

[Panda]

YOU can't wait til Thursday ... I'm going insane, the wait is killing me :( Am feeling extremely cricket deprived. :wallbash:

Knew I should have looked at getting Fox for the Ashes, would love to watch the final county game before last test at Oval.

Keep me updated tonight when they resume play ... :)


Lee's playing, got 0/9 off 4 so far. They're playing 4 quicks and Hauritz.

Watson was 5 short of a century, they made 9/340 dec.

Can't wait for Thursday.

[Debacle]

YOU can't wait til Thursday ... I'm going insane, the wait is killing me :( Am feeling extremely cricket deprived. :wallbash:

Knew I should have looked at getting Fox for the Ashes, would love to watch the final county game before last test at Oval.

Keep me updated tonight when they resume play ... :)

Lions are 2/46. Lee has 2/16 off 9.

Just heard on the news that Bopara has been dropped. Pity, he was playing well for us.

[Panda]

I read something last week suggesting Bopara might be ... but didn't know how much was just media hype.

Do you know the latest on Flintoff? Haven't been able to find out much at all news wise, considering the last match is on Thursday. :(

How's the Aussie's form in the Canterbury match generally? Not that that says much I suppose. (You can't half tell I'm desperate for the cricket) :)



Lions are 2/46. Lee has 2/16 off 9.

Just heard on the news that Bopara has been dropped. Pity, he was playing well for us.

[Debacle]

These Lions cant be that great, Watsons just bowled two maiden overs.

I think Flintoffs in, good to see, I want to see his shoulders droop and that sad look on his face when we retain The Ashes. Can't stand the ***** personally.

We should be in with a good chance, aside from Lords where they did outplay us, we have had the upper hand. When both drawn matches finished we had the upper hand and were beaten by time lost due to weather and in the last one we absolutely ****ed on them.

It's looking good.

[Panda]

Yes, he's a bit of a ****** ... to say the least. But good value to watch. :D I so can't wait to see the whole English team buckle ...

Yea, thought they wouldn't be that good.

I don't want to say it's looking too good ... only because I'll be severely pee'd off if we end up losing



These Lions cant be that great, Watsons just bowled two maiden overs.

I think Flintoffs in, good to see, I want to see his shoulders droop and that sad look on his face when we retain The Ashes. Can't stand the ***** personally.

We should be in with a good chance, aside from Lords where they did outplay us, we have had the upper hand. When both drawn matches finished we had the upper hand and were beaten by time lost due to weather and in the last one we absolutely ****ed on them.

It's looking good.

[Debacle]

Nielsen gives Lee hope of final Test recall | Cricket News | The Ashes - England v Australia 2009 | Cricinfo.com (http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/story/420106.html)

Should make the selectors meeting interesting

[Panda]

I'd be surprised if they picked Lee now ... I'm betting on Stuart Clarke


Nielsen gives Lee hope of final Test recall | Cricket News | The Ashes - England v Australia 2009 | Cricinfo.com (http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/story/420106.html)

Should make the selectors meeting interesting

[martinozcmax]

I'd be surprised if they picked Lee now ... I'm betting on Stuart Clarke

I agree with you Panda, why would they take the risk of tinkering now it's starting to come good.

[Panda]

Well thank goodness, we don't have long to wait now :)


I agree with you Panda, why would they take the risk of tinkering now it's starting to come good.

[martinozcmax]

Well thank goodness, we don't have long to wait now :)

Why oh why does the bloody clock go so slooooow !!!!!

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Why oh why does the bloody clock go so slooooow !!!!!

now, 4.23pm.

[Sleepy]

They're tipping "NO CHANGE" in the news. That would be great I will be dissapointed if Stuart Clark gets dropped.

[martinozcmax]

I have just placed $100 on Ponting and $100 on Hussey with betfair at around 5-1 to make a ton in the first innings. Cometh the hour, cometh the man ! Go Aussies !!!!! :D

[d2dave]

I can't wait. I hope we kick the poms arses like we did in the last test.

Dave.

[Debacle]

I have just placed $100 on Ponting and $100 on Hussey with betfair at around 5-1 to make a ton in the first innings. Cometh the hour, cometh the man ! Go Aussies !!!!! :D

What sort of odds ????

[Debacle]

Great bowling Siddle, pity it wasnt Strauss

[Panda]

After missing the start ... not happy ... good to see we're off to a good start, but you're right, shame it wasn't Strauss


Great bowling Siddle, pity it wasnt Strauss

[Debacle]

After missing the start ... not happy ... good to see we're off to a good start, but you're right, shame it wasn't Strauss

Bit more commitment needed Panda

[Panda]

Believe me, it wasn't intentional. However, I'll take that on board, thanks! :)


Bit more commitment needed Panda

[Debacle]

I'll get over it eventually.

Johnsons first over was good.

[Panda]

Is Lee bowling in this test??? I thought I saw him in his whites???

[martinozcmax]

What sort of odds ????

I have just placed $100 on Ponting and $100 on Hussey with betfair at around 5-1 to make a ton in the first innings.

[Panda]

:lol2: I wasn't going to say anything ... :lol2:


I have just placed $100 on Ponting and $100 on Hussey with betfair at around 5-1 to make a ton in the first innings.

[martinozcmax]

:lol2: I wasn't going to say anything ... :lol2:

I'm glad you saw it, I thought it was me. ;)

I just hope the wicket holds up, it's looking pretty dodgy already. :(

[Debacle]

I have just placed $100 on Ponting and $100 on Hussey with betfair at around 5-1 to make a ton in the first innings.

OK OK , you got me there, just type louder next time, I'm a bit hard of hearing.

[Panda]

:Rolling:classic!


OK OK , you got me there, just type louder next time, I'm a bit hard of hearing.

[Sleepy]

None for 45 - good start.:)

Hoping for a big opening partnership to give us some confidence. This pitch looks a little unpredictable.

Hopefully none-for at lunch. ;)

[Debacle]

You've got your wish Sleepy, 0/63 at lunch. This is classic test cricket, wish I didnt have to get up at 5am to go to work.

[Panda]

That sucks John ... :(


You've got your wish Sleepy, 0/63 at lunch. This is classic test cricket, wish I didnt have to get up at 5am to go to work.

[Debacle]

That sucks John ... :(

Do you feel like driving up here and going to work for me ????

Its only 3 hours work and you get to go to the Sunshine Coast.

And its a lot of fun, really.



Please

[Sleepy]

Yes that's a bugger John,

I have had earlys all week (4.30 wake up :() but luckily arvo tomorrow :)

I'm staying up atleast until tea.

Go Aussies!

[Sleepy]

D
Its only 3 hours work .....



Argh! stay up! - you can sleep on the couch after work!;):D

[Debacle]

Argh! stay up! - you can sleep on the couch after work!;):D

No. i've got to chase up some Rangie parts and Birthday pressies for my son after that.

Why can't these poms play at more Aussie friendly hours.

If you hold the ashes you should be able to dictate when you play them don't you think.

[Panda]

That's a very good point. Perhaps you could bring it up with the cricket body next you speak to them :D


No. i've got to chase up some Rangie parts and Birthday pressies for my son after that.

Why can't these poms play at more Aussie friendly hours.

If you hold the ashes you should be able to dictate when you play them don't you think.

[Debacle]

That's a very good point. Perhaps you could bring it up with the cricket body next you speak to them :D

Must send the MCC my current address as they haven't sent me an invite to their meetings for ages.

Would be polite to turn up with a slab wouldn't it

[Panda]

Yes, yes it would. Wouldn't hold your breath waiting though :D


Must send the MCC my current address as they haven't sent me an invite to their meetings for ages.

Would be polite to turn up with a slab wouldn't it

[Sleepy]

Bloody rain!

[Panda]

Oi you ... where have you been? If I send you an email, can you post it for me? (please?) :)


Bloody rain!

[Sleepy]

Oi you ... where have you been? If I send you an email, can you post it for me? (please?) :)

No problems Panda - dont forget the stamp.:D

[Panda]

:D:D Thank you muchly ... is play still delayed?


No problems Panda - dont forget the stamp.:D

[Sleepy]

back on, lost a wicket :( SR Watson lbw b Broad 34

[Yorkie]

has hussey scored anything this series...:(

i might have to revert to the mother country unless ricky and the boys step up. :D

89-3

[Sleepy]

Broad sided. :eek2:

[Sleepy]

OMG 117/7. Now we're worried about the follow-on. :eek::(

[Leo]

:twisted:

[camel_landy]

Splendid performance by the Ozzies today... :D

M

[Panda]

Holy dooley ... I couldn't watch ... what a shocker. Yea, Broad sided alright! Know I shouldn't laugh, but 160? WTF?


Broad sided. :eek2:

[martinozcmax]

Holy dooley ... I couldn't watch ... what a shocker. Yea, Broad sided alright! Know I shouldn't laugh, but 160? WTF?

Exaatly my thought, WTF. I went to bed at lunch and we seemed to be cruising. 100 runs for a player my a@se, I should have bet the team would score over 100 in total. Pi$$ed off or what !! :mad: :( :mad:

[hiline]

poms being 3 down already with a lead of around 200

should make for a interesting days play today

looking forward to the battle :D

[Reads90]

Ohhhhh things are looking good

come on england

But as an England surrporter you never take any thing as too good untill the game is over :)

[numpty]

I heard a commentator say today that England have a habit of collapses at the unlikliest times and Australia doesn't:eek:. Methinks the Aussies are just as good at collapses if this series is anything to go by.

Dare I say it.........it's good for world cricket if the honours are shared occasionally :angel:

[Panda]

Yea, I thought you wouldn't be none to amused. :( Let's hope they play better this evening ... yea, I know ...


Exaatly my thought, WTF. I went to bed at lunch and we seemed to be cruising. 100 runs for a player my a@se, I should have bet the team would score over 100 in total. Pi$$ed off or what !! :mad: :( :mad:

[Panda]

Did you see the first ball???? OMG!

[hiline]

not looking good for the Aussie's now :angel:

Eng lead by 417 with 3 wickets in hand still ...............

i can hear that fat lady warming up the vocals ;)

[martinozcmax]

We need a minor miracle but where there's life there's hope !

[Reads90]

We need a minor miracle but where there's life there's hope !


unfortuatley for England ,Aus normal tend to do just that and win from the impossible .

[Dinty]

G'day All, Panda! is it over yet, gee 52 pages of cricket comments:D it must be nearly finished:( cheers Dennis:angel::cool:

[Panda]

:p:p


Who cares?:o Bloody boring game.;)

Garry

[Panda]

:BigCry::BigCry::BigCry: Am too upset to comment ...



We need a minor miracle but where there's life there's hope !


unfortuatley for England ,Aus normal tend to do just that and win from the impossible .


G'day All, Panda! is it over yet, gee 52 pages of cricket comments:D it must be nearly finished:( cheers Dennis:angel::cool:

[juddy]

Come On England

Fine job so far.....

[davenlone]

546 runs or bat for approx 200 overs, going to be a very hard task.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I think our batts OWE us around 200 overs,,,:mad:
what idiot thought it would be a good idea to play 5 quicks?

[Panda]

Precisely Pedro, precisely! :rocket: :censored:


I think our batts OWE us around 200 overs,,,:mad:
what idiot thought it would be a good idea to play 5 quicks?

[hiline]

I think our batts OWE us around 200 overs,,,:mad:
what idiot thought it would be a good idea to play 5 quicks?

must of seemed like a good idea over a few beers :D:D

[martinozcmax]

Keep the faith guys and gals. I have just invested (wasted) :D $55 - put $45 on the draw at 22-1 and a lazy $10 on the win at 5-1. Seems the bookies think there is more chance of a win than a draw. Reasonable I suppose as if we do bat for two days we'd be scoring a few.

Poms are 3-1 on.

go aussies go !!! It's not over till it's over and that fat lady may yet choke on her gargle !

martin the optimist :angel:

[hiline]

i dont know , i think the fat lady is gargling more than straight water at the moment :D;)

[Panda]

Hmmmm bit too optomistic, me thinks! :no2:


Keep the faith guys and gals. I have just invested (wasted) :D $55 - put $45 on the draw at 22-1 and a lazy $10 on the win at 5-1. Seems the bookies think there is more chance of a win than a draw. Reasonable I suppose as if we do bat for two days we'd be scoring a few.

Poms are 3-1 on.

go aussies go !!! It's not over till it's over and that fat lady may yet choke on her gargle !

martin the optimist :angel:

[Debacle]

Hmmmm bit too optomistic, me thinks! :no2:

It's only 465 runs to go, whats the problem ????

[Chenz]

Ponting is great batsman but a lousy skipper. Not going into that test on that wicket without a recognised spinner was suicide.

This test was won for the poms when the coin came down the wrong way for us. The pom curator and the whole MCC were on both knees praying as the coin went up.

Quicker Ponting gives up the captaincy and we get a fair dinkum bunch of selectors that pick on form not reputation the better we will all be off.

If we draw this test it will be a bloody miracle.

[Panda]

:eek: No problem John ... none at all :eek::eek: :D


It's only 465 runs to go, whats the problem ????

[martinozcmax]

Hmmmm bit too optomistic, me thinks! :no2:

Yep, you are probably right but never say die.

[Panda]

:D Don't mind me, I'm just going a Hogg in the hope I'm totally & utterly wrong :D


Yep, you are probably right but never say die.