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pjfan31

threefish10 wrote:

Well looks like England won't even have to bat a second innings, again. 3rd time this series we have lost by an innings. Australian cricket really is in a bad state at the moment.

Yep... Strange innings this, because most of the Aussies looked good. Clarke the best I can remember him. But all just gets starts and out....

threefish10

pjfan31 wrote:

Great catch Clarke.

I just want this match to go on until tomorrow so I can get into the corporate box for the first time...

You better get down there early to get the most out of that box.

pjfan31

Yep, you're right. I wonder what time it opens. If I wasn't in a box I wouldn't go at all. Never been in one before. Hopefully they make lunch so they can at least put something on for me....


Peter Siddle and Steve Smith century coming up.

theserialthrilla

pjfan31 wrote:

Well I for one believe that if you edge the ball, you know if you have or haven't. No matter how fine the edge.

As they said in commentary, they said it was a tactical challenge. The commentators said (and these commentators included Grieg and Nicholas so not just bias Aussies) he went down to Prior and said 'did you hear it? is it faint enough?

I don't think he should have walked, but he shouldn't have challenged. He would have known he hit it. No doubt in my mind. And just more luck that has gone England's way in the last few years.

As for Hughes if you look at his reaction, he got the ball in less that half a second from the bat to his hands. He went to put his hands in the air like
'oh that was close' and someone
(probably Clarke) said 'I think you got it'
Then Hughes was like, 'maybe I have, yeah'

As for Bell, he isn't a cheat, but he cheated the system.

ive got to say bulls to this...i really dont think bell knew he hit it ....

also hughes went up going wow that was close...no time for clarke to say he got him. his face said it all..then the huddle ...

but what a kicking this test has been ...we have shown you how to bat to bowl and to field..even worse side then with ponting gone..clarke didnt show anyone he was captain ...stand there being quiet..even johnson over ruled him when asked to come over the wicket..(yes i know its down to the bowler mostly)..
but to get 600 runs and then you limp to 200,,
glad we lost the toss..

Thoughts_Arrive

The poms are playing like the Aussies did when we were #1.

nuffingman

At least i should be able to get to bed earlier tonight. Not enough sleep the last few days. :yawn:

Are there anymore records for England to break?

pjfan31

Lets see records???

First English side to win with only 50% born in England

Thats the only thing I can come up with.


Outplayed.... But I tell ya what. I said Swann wouldn't have a good tour... (personally of course its good taking back the ashes)

pjfan31

Swann is averaging 42 with the ball Of the top line bowlers for both teams, only Hilfenahaus is worse. But we weren't parading him as the best in the world. Even Johnson is averaging less than he.


I've bagged Swann out all series, but he still is a great bowler.

Anderson will jump up spots in the icc ranking. He should prob be at 2 behind Steyne.

Tremlett is amazing and Bresnan is a good find too.

theserialthrilla

again bulls ..what are you on about..swann has bowled how many times in a second innings when spinners do most of there work...oww yeah twice as we have beaten you by a innings 3 times now..

hes the one that just bowled 25 overs going at 2.5..letting the seamers change around at the other end being relentless.you would give your right hand to have him in your team and bowl how he did this tour..

and he can bat a bit .

this is the same wicket you could not take a wicket on all morning.

dont grasp at straws.

can you tell im enjoying this .


nuffingman dont you dare go to bed tonight...i was up until 1.30 am..and tonight is the party

pjfan31

Of course I would have in my team.

But averaging 42.... That stat doesn't lie. And striking at 92....

Honestly, How do you think Swann would rate his tour? I have said Anderson is the best, by a long shot. Tremlett has probably jumped to number 2 bowler of the series. Swanny will be disappointed. And if he takes these 3 wickets tomorrow, it might sweeten things up for him...

Swann has not been as strong as his reputation suggests....

pjfan31

ps, i love geeing u up kev

nuffingman

theserialthrilla wrote:

nuffingman dont you dare go to bed tonight...i was up until 1.30 am..and tonight is the party

I'll be up 'til the finish. It would be good if it was over before 1.00 as last night it was 2.30 and 2.00 the night before. Apparently I have black shadows under my eyes.

pjfan31

I hope it goes for as long as possible. Corporate box tomorrow. Free food and beers.... Please, at least past lunch...

theserialthrilla

but he has not bowled on a 4 or 5 day pitch..so your point its total crap.. :P

and the one test he did he took you apart . :roll:

1st test. 8 overs second inning
2nd test 5 wickets on a day 3 wicket.
3rd test..didnt happy cant remeber.(2 in the first only 9 overs second)
4th 27 over 2 wickets again all over early day 4
5th bowled well imo :P ..

and where is he 4th highest wicket taker this ashes ...yeah crap. :roll:





Graeme Swann, the England offspinner, took the most number of wickets in year 2010 in test matches = 64 in all from 14 tests at a strike rate of 54.0 while Dale Steyn finished just 4 wickets less from 3 fewer matches with incredible strike rate of 39. here's a list of top 10 test wicket takers of year 2010 :-

64 wkts = Graeme Swann (England), 14 tests, best = 6/65.
60 wkts = Dale Steyn (South Africa), 11 tests, best = 7/51.
57 wkts = James Anderson (England), 12 tests, best = 6/17.
49 wkts = Morne Morkel (South Africa), 11 tests, best = 5/20.
47 wkts = Zaheer Khan (India), 9 tests, best = 7/87.
46 wkts = Steven Finn (England), 11 tests, best = 6/125.
43 wkts = Harbhajan Singh (India), 12 tests, best = 5/59.
40 wkts = Mitchell Johnson (Australia), 11 tests, best = 6/38.
33 wkts = Mohammad Aamer (Pakistan), 7 tests, best = 6/84.
33 wkts = Mohammad Asif (Pakistan), 8 tests, best = 6/41.

theserialthrilla

pjfan31 wrote:

I hope it goes for as long as possible. Corporate box tomorrow. Free food and beers.... Please, at least past lunch...

35 mines..glass of shampoo with the bacon sandwich

chime

You boys having fun

theserialthrilla

the brits are.

nuffingman

pjfan31 wrote:

I hope it goes for as long as possible. Corporate box tomorrow. Free food and beers.... Please, at least past lunch...

Yeh! I hope you enjoy your lunch. I understand Humble Pie and Sour grapes have been put on the menu.
I just know this gloating by the English will be rewarded by us being bitten in the arse in a few years.

As the tickets are free I'm going to suggest to my daughter to go along as she and her boyfriend are in Sydney at this moment. She won't have a fuckin' clue but at least she can say she was there.

chelsea48

theserialthrilla wrote:

the brits are.

Great series, wish i had sky tv, i put the radio on 2/3 times a night :yawn:
Enjoy your nose rubbing

theserialthrilla

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