by Blouman Empire » Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:31 am
by Greater Palmerland » Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:37 am
by Barringtonia » Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:45 am
by Barringtonia » Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:48 am
Belsucshaft wrote:*snip*
by Blouman Empire » Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:03 am
Barringtonia wrote:God, this was my email to friends on a chain email on the subject back on Friday,
I’m sure it’s been stated before but when England bat first and put on a large score, it simply means the wicket’s good and the opposition will score, minimum 200 runs more, I predict 550 for Australia end of day, early declaration tomorrow morning, England collapse for about 150 and all cleaned up between lunch and tea on the 5th day so the Ozzies can get to the pub early,
I still think Ponting should have declared at the end of the 3rd day, easy from the armchair but a harder decision to make on the field and, fair enough, it's only the first test, but Australia had little to lose and everything to gain by declaring, normally they're quite aggressive in terms of winning,
It's going to be a long, depressing series for England, we have no wicket takers.
by SaintB » Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:05 am
by Barringtonia » Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:26 am
Blouman Empire wrote:Actually I too think that Ponting should have declared earlier but it seems that if they hadn't England could very well be over the total runs thus meaning that the draw would be absolute certainty, people should be going for the win rather than the draw and I now think Ponting did make a better decision.
I hated it when India went for the draw rather than the win and I would hate it even more if Australia were to stoop to that level. Since Englands best chance is to draw then that is different and should attempt to remain batting rather than losing more wickets.
by Barringtonia » Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:41 am
by Blouman Empire » Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:45 am
Barringtonia wrote:...and Mark Webber just won the German F1 GP, good day for the Aussies, yet another shrimp on the barbie
by Barringtonia » Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:05 am
by Blouman Empire » Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:14 am
by Colonic Immigration » Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:53 am
by Extreme Ironing » Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:56 am
by Blouman Empire » Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:58 am
by Colonic Immigration » Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:04 am
Blouman Empire wrote:Only 38 overs left can England do it?
Oh and don't get the sour grapes CI, there are still 4 games to go
by Blouman Empire » Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:05 am
Extreme Ironing wrote:And Broad's just out by LBW. I don't think England will be able to stick out the next 2 hours, but perhaps the weather will save them?
Anyone else annoyed by the lack of terrestrial coverage?
by Blouman Empire » Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:08 am
Colonic Immigration wrote:4 games of dissapointment and embarressment.
Why did you put "(Australia vs England)" after "The Ashes"? Who doesn't know who plays in it?
by Blouman Empire » Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:11 am
by Extreme Ironing » Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:14 am
Blouman Empire wrote:Extreme Ironing wrote:And Broad's just out by LBW. I don't think England will be able to stick out the next 2 hours, but perhaps the weather will save them?
Is there much rain on the way? Looking rather clear skies at the moment.
Anyone else annoyed by the lack of terrestrial coverage?
Here in Australia we have a new broadcaster and I am disappointed because I liked channel 9 and their coverage and commentators.
by Colonic Immigration » Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:15 am
Extreme Ironing wrote:Blouman Empire wrote:Extreme Ironing wrote:And Broad's just out by LBW. I don't think England will be able to stick out the next 2 hours, but perhaps the weather will save them?
Is there much rain on the way? Looking rather clear skies at the moment.Anyone else annoyed by the lack of terrestrial coverage?
Here in Australia we have a new broadcaster and I am disappointed because I liked channel 9 and their coverage and commentators.
Live coverage is now pay-extra-to-view (i.e. Sky). Only highlights are available on the normal channels.
by Blouman Empire » Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:17 am
Extreme Ironing wrote:Live coverage is now pay-extra-to-view (i.e. Sky). Only highlights are available on the normal channels.
by Colonic Immigration » Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:17 am
Blouman Empire wrote:Colonic Immigration wrote:4 games of dissapointment and embarressment.
Typical Englishman.
Why did you put "(Australia vs England)" after "The Ashes"? Who doesn't know who plays in it?
Yanks or other non cricketing nation people just in case some thought it was Australia vs. UK.
I couldn't decide I did have an entirely different thread title but it was changed before final submission.
by Extreme Ironing » Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:21 am
Blouman Empire wrote:Extreme Ironing wrote:Live coverage is now pay-extra-to-view (i.e. Sky). Only highlights are available on the normal channels.
Really?
That to put it simply is shit, it is why I am glad that Australia we have a register for various things that cannot be withheld from the free-to-air channels showing such as the Olympics, Major tennis comps, International cricket amongst other things. Bascially means free-to-air channels have the right to bid for it first if none want it then pay-TV channels can then bid.
by Blouman Empire » Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:21 am
Colonic Immigration wrote:You'd be like it too if all your national teams were shit.
\Really? They think that it's vs UK?
by Colonic Immigration » Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:24 am
Blouman Empire wrote:Colonic Immigration wrote:You'd be like it too if all your national teams were shit.
\Really? They think that it's vs UK?
I wouldn't say they because that implies all but I have noticed some people have said that (no not on here) and I remember someone telling me off about how I shouldn't say England because England isn't a entity and the name of the country is the United Kingdom, England is a small part of that and thus I should say Australia vs the UK. I could only groan at this ignorance.
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