The Ashes 2013

FatBoy · **Reply #30: December 07, 2013, 07:00:30**

Even the BBC news here in Scotland is very quiet on the cricket. Apparently it is more important who the English play in the World Cup next year.

I found it very interesting when Michael Clarke was fined for his comments to James Anderson during the first test. The BBC were very vocal about how it shouldn't be in cricket, threatening physical violence to an opposition player. What wasn't mentioned here at all, was what Anderson allegedly said to George Bailey to spark the outburst. Just how poor Jimmy was the victim. Don't get me wrong, I don't think what Clarke said was appropriate, but there are always two sides to the story, the BBC just gave the English.

I think Mitchell Johnson is doing the right thing, intimidating bowling, backed up with menace, and appropriate sledging. Bring on that sweet chin music, Mitchell.

rustynutz · **Reply #31: December 07, 2013, 07:13:27**

I actually don't believe Clark was threatening at all, I reckon it was more a friendly warning due to the intimidating bowling....

Personally I reckon he should've been given a bonus for being such a caring, considerate player....

FatBoy · **Reply #32: December 07, 2013, 07:22:55**

Agreed, Rusty. He was giving him fair warning. "Prepare for a effing broken arm!!" I believe he even pointed at the arm that might be broken, in a manner to indicate that it was that certain arm, not the other, that was the target.

rustynutz · **Reply #33: December 07, 2013, 07:39:36**

Stumps on day 3....

Aussies 3/132, a lead of 530 runs...

Phil №❶ · **Reply #34: December 07, 2013, 08:03:01**

Rain is forecast for tomorrow.

beerman · **Reply #35: December 07, 2013, 08:27:23**

Quote from: FatBoy-stard on December 07, 2013, 07:22:55

Agreed, Rusty. He was giving him fair warning. "Prepare for a effing broken arm!!" I believe he even pointed at the arm that might be broken, in a manner to indicate that it was that certain arm, not the other, that was the target.

Workplace Health and Safety would require the appropriate protective equipment be worn, he was ensuring all relevant laws were adhered to. We all know how much paperwork a workplace injury can cause

Keith · **Reply #36: December 07, 2013, 09:36:04**

I think you're right Rusty... Good turn around by your boys since the last debacle, shows how quickly things can turn around.

rustynutz · **Reply #37: December 08, 2013, 00:10:06**

Clarke has declared so the poms are back in....and the first wicket is already down.....

Score: 1/1.... Mitchell Johnson has struck again...

Phil №❶ · **Reply #38: December 08, 2013, 00:14:06**

diablo · **Reply #39: December 08, 2013, 02:32:40**

I don't quite know why I'm watching but maybe hoping they'll learn something for the the next test at Perth. Though if I recall correctly England have only ever won one test match there so it would be a surprise victory if it came about. Picking the team for the next one is important but they have limited options -

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England were favourites to win with the bookies before they flew out - but the odds on winning the series must be 900/1 by now.

rustynutz · **Reply #40: December 08, 2013, 04:09:31**

At least the poms are making a game of it today....

Pietersen has just gone for 53.... score 3/131

rustynutz · **Reply #41: December 08, 2013, 04:35:49**

Bell's gone now....4/143.....

rustynutz · **Reply #42: December 08, 2013, 05:41:27**

Joe Root's out for 87...5/171

The Gonz · **Reply #43: December 08, 2013, 05:42:49**

Quote from: rustynutz on December 08, 2013, 05:41:27

Joe Root's out for 87...5/171

That's a strange way for Joe to go out. Next we'll be seeing the return of streakers.

Just Rick · **Reply #44: December 08, 2013, 06:52:36**

Quote from: The Gonz on December 08, 2013, 05:42:49

Quote from: rustynutz on December 08, 2013, 05:41:27
Joe Root's out for 87...5/171
That's a strange way for Joe to go out. Next we'll be seeing the return of streakers.

yes wondering if that was after 87 strokes,or balls or if just Joe Root's

rustynutz · **Reply #45: December 08, 2013, 07:03:17**

6/210....

rustynutz · **Reply #46: December 09, 2013, 00:56:33**

Not long now....9/301....Not even the poms doing a rain dance overnight will save them now....

rustynutz · **Reply #47: December 09, 2013, 01:09:11**

It's all over....

England all out for 312...

Australia won by 218 runs....

diablo · **Reply #48: December 13, 2013, 02:51:40**

Damn, we lost the toss. At least we have nabbed Rogers early on.

I'm not sure about the selection of our bowlers, but we'll see. I'm not too hopeful but will watch the first session - even though play starts at 2:30 am GMT <yawn>.

Four wickets before lunch would be nice.

Dazzler · **Reply #49: December 13, 2013, 09:16:35**

6/285

The Aussies have some work to do yet

FatBoy · **Reply #50: December 13, 2013, 10:53:33**

6/326 at stumps.

Good start by the English, better finish by the Australian middle order (again). Looks like an even day.

Game on.

Surferdude · **Reply #51: December 13, 2013, 11:02:13**

326 is a pretty good day one score. Especially with 4 wickets in hand.
Be interesting to see how the Poms handle their first innings at the crease.

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #52: December 13, 2013, 22:04:59**

Quote from: Surferdude on December 13, 2013, 11:02:13

326 is a pretty good day one score. Especially with 4 wickets in hand.
Be interesting to see how the Poms handle their first innings at the crease.

I reckon they'll be wearing brown undies so the stains don't show.

FatBoy · **Reply #53: December 13, 2013, 22:57:29**

I would too, facing Mitchell Johnson at the WACA!!! 'Ken hell!! He is quick!! Prepare for a broken arm.....

Surferdude · **Reply #54: December 14, 2013, 00:18:03**

The "broken arm" comment reminds me of a passage in the new book "TC" by Nick Carroll about himself and his brother Tom (world surfing champion).
In the book Nick and Tom talk about Tom's battle with drugs.
He tells the story of a period when Nick was editor of a major US surfing publication and was worried about Tom as a result of some of the phone conversations he had had with him.
Tom was due in LA to do some work with his sponsor and the sponsor's agent detailed to "look after" Tom was a notorious "good time guy".
Nick got the guy's phone number and rang him (let's call him "Bill"). The phone rings and is answered. Quickly Nick says, "Bill, it's Nick Carroll here. You know, Tom's brother. I just wanted to know if you are right or left handed"
Brief reply, "Right".

"OK', says Nick. "Here's the deal. If I find out you've supplied Tom with any drugs while he's here, I'm coming round and break your right arm. Then I'll tell your employer why it's broken.
Got it?'

"Yeah".

Apparently Tom was on his best behaviour and quite lucid for the whole tour. ( I chnaged this to read "tour" rather than "trip".

)

It was only 10 years later that Nick discovered the bloke on the other end of the phone that day, was Tom.

Sorry for the off-topic, but the book is top of mind even 3 weeks after I read it.
A moving story about one of surfing's first families, emotional and no punches pulled.

diablo · **Reply #55: December 14, 2013, 04:02:25**

Aussies out for 385 on this very good pitch. Should have been less if Captain Cook had put an extra slip in - dunno why he didn't.

I'd be pleased to think that England would do great things in this innings - but I have my doubts.

rustynutz · **Reply #56: December 15, 2013, 06:54:18**

A familiar story yet again for the Poms....all out for 251, trailing the Aussies by 134.....

2nd innings for the Aussies sees them 0/111....245 runs ahead...

Dazzler · **Reply #57: December 15, 2013, 06:57:22**

Quote from: rustynutz on December 15, 2013, 06:54:18

A familiar story yet again for the Poms....all out for 251, trailing the Aussies by 134.....

2nd innings for the Aussies sees them 0/111....245 runs ahead...

rustynutz · **Reply #58: December 15, 2013, 08:04:16**

The Poms have finally got a wicket....Australia 1/157....

rustynutz · **Reply #59: December 15, 2013, 08:18:31**

And Warner scores a ton....

The Ashes 2013 - part two