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OFF TOPIC => WORLD NEWS => Sport => Topic started by: diablo on November 20, 2013, 06:10:06
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They start in about 18 hours or so, I suppose.
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2013/nov/19/australia-win-back-ashes-england-glenn-mcgrath (http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2013/nov/19/australia-win-back-ashes-england-glenn-mcgrath)
Glenn Mcgrath may be a little biased but I'm quite expecting England to lose the first match, because they have a habit of doing that when playing overseas.
Though I'll be tuning in a midnight, after I get back from the pub, to see what is going on. :D
Our form in the football is even poorer than usual, doubt if we'll get through to the later stages in the World Cup, so I'm hoping that keeping the Ashes will be a compensation.
p.s. don't care about the football anyway.
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I hope you're not at the pub for 18 hours before you start watching the test, Diablo :rofl: :rofl:
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Typical, I'm in the UK when the Ashes is on. And no, I won't be in the pub watching it (I wish). I have to start course tomorrow for a new aircraft type.
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May be the pub is a better option.
At least handy to drown your sorrows
I wouldn't give a xxxx to either england at cricket or football.
May be tiddlewinks!
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Where in the UK are ya FB?
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Where in the UK are ya FB?
Aberdeen, I believe.. :happydance:
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Do try to keep up, PK :P
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Do try to keep up, PK :P
I have a job! Lmfao! Yes Sir Steve I'll try harder! :wacko:
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Golly gosh. England seem to have the upper hand at 86-4. Maybe my prediction of an Aussie win in the first test was wrong ?
I've noticed that Broad isn't too popular with a section of the crowd. Maybe they have been influenced by this newspaper front page ?
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZhEgFeCIAAJoh_.jpg)
Broad has got all the wickets so far. Good job we didn't leave him at home. :mrgreen:
Mind you, the Aussie tail batted very well in some of the tests in England.
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I don't know why the Aussies are calling him a cheat. The umpire said he wasn't out, therefore he wasn't out. Get over it!! FFS!!!!!!
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Have you turned Pom, Jamie? :rofl:
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After the Aussies made 295, the Poms are 5-87 :undecided:
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Make that 7-89... :whistler:
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8-91..... :faint:
They've lost 6 wickets for 9 runs....
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This is why with cricket one should always wait to see how the second side get on before becoming ecstatic about apparent success.... Said it before... :head_butt:
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This is why with cricket one should always wait to see how the second side get on before becoming ecstatic about apparent success.... Said it before... :head_butt:
Pretty amazing to see both the pacemen and the spinner getting into it on Day 2.
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Looking more and more like the Poms are out of the game..... :undecided:
But, some quick wickets and I guess that can all change...
Aussies are 2 for 208 so far with a lead of 367....
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Looking more and more like the Poms are out of the game..... :undecided:
But, some quick wickets and I guess that can all change...
Aussies are 2 for 208 so far with a lead of 367....
Hope my Cousin George does better this time.. :mrgreen:
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Gets his chance with Australia in a good place...Wouldn't want to fail....
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Gets his chance with Australia in a good place...Wouldn't want to fail....
True.. :goodjob:
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Lead now over 500, I assume they'll declare with ten overs left tonight.
With six and a bit sessions it is possible for England to get a draw (or even a win is possible) but I won't be placing any bets on that unless the odds are 2000/1. :D
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Will they declare, one would think the ACB would be getting sick of the loss of revenue from 3 and 4 day tests?
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Will they declare, one would think the ACB would be getting sick of the loss of revenue from 3 and 4 day tests?
But an Australian win might build up the gate for the next couple of tests.
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The Poms in trouble at 2 for 10..... :)
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Are the Barmy Army very quiet at the moment?
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We're dead in the water....and I don't think we're playing Possum.
That'll boost the gates :0)
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Poms all out for 179...
AUSTRALIA WIN BY 381 RUNS! :drinks:
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Poms all out for 179...
AUSTRALIA WIN BY 381 RUNS! :drinks:
Must be something about the Gabba :happydance:
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Moisture in the air and movement on the pitch. Won't happen Adelaide. :fum:
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Well, the Second Test is on in Adelaide and things have been very quiet here..... :whistler:
Aussies declared 9/570 and in reply the poms collapsed to be all out in their first innings for a paltry 172.
Mitchell Johnson claimed 7/40..... :goodjob:
Second innings and the Aussies are 3/68 leading by 466....
Me thinks the poms are gonna be pushing poo up hill to win from here... :D
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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. :goodjob2:
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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.... :D
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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.
:whistler:
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Stumps on day 3....
Aussies 3/132, a lead of 530 runs...
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Rain is forecast for tomorrow. :disapp:
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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.
:whistler:
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 :cool:
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I think you're right Rusty... Good turn around by your boys since the last debacle, shows how quickly things can turn around.
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Clarke has declared so the poms are back in....and the first wicket is already down.....
Score: 1/1.... Mitchell Johnson has struck again...
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:razz: :happydance:
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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 -
The Ashes 2013-14: Who will England pick for the third Test in Perth? | Sport | (http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/dec/07/ashes-england-third-test-perth)
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. :scared: :neutral:
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At least the poms are making a game of it today.... :goodjob:
Pietersen has just gone for 53.... score 3/131
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Bell's gone now....4/143.....
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Joe Root's out for 87...5/171
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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. :eek:
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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. :eek:
yes wondering if that was after 87 strokes,or balls or if just Joe Root's
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6/210.... :P
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Not long now....9/301....Not even the poms doing a rain dance overnight will save them now.... :)
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It's all over.... :goodjob:
England all out for 312...
Australia won by 218 runs.... :judges: :brilliant:
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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>. :mrgreen:
Four wickets before lunch would be nice. :happydance:
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6/285
The Aussies have some work to do yet :confused:
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6/326 at stumps.
Good start by the English, better finish by the Australian middle order (again). Looks like an even day.
Game on.
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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.
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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. :rofl: :rofl:
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I would too, facing Mitchell Johnson at the WACA!!! 'Ken hell!! He is quick!! Prepare for a broken arm.....
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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". :neutral:)
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.
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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. :mad:
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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... :goodjob:
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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... :goodjob:
:mrgreen: :happydance:
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The Poms have finally got a wicket....Australia 1/157....
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And Warner scores a ton.... :judges: :brilliant:
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He's out for 112.... :(
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The English recovery starts now :-[ :-[ :confused:
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The change in each teams fortunes shows how quickly things can change doesn't it, it seems just weeks back we were all wondering what had happened to the Australian sport machine... Since then let's take a quick review...
Success in the Rugby League World Cup...
Success in Rugby Union...
Now the Ashes are going Down Under again...
Just the track cyclists need to step up and the swimmers at the next Olympics and the transformation is complete.
I'm hopeful England's Sports teams can respond likewise.....
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Our Golfer (Scott) is doing pretty well too..
Pity we are not the Tennis power we once were :Pout:
I'm more of a Golf and Tennis fan than Rugby and Cricket :cool:
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Ok, Australia has just declared...6/369, a lead of 503.....
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First ball...out, bowled! Cook departs.... :D
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Just copied this from the BBC Test Match Special, right before the declaration:
Slow hand claps from the crowd as England waste time between the overs. Then the mother of all onslaughts from Bailey.
First he clips Anderson over the slips for four, then piles on yet more ignominy by clattering him over his head for a huge six.
Another four follows - then another six. And then another. One over long-off and one over long-on. No less than 28 runs off the over and the sight of their newest and least secure Test batsman effortlessly creaming our best bowler for six three times in an over just about sums it all up for me.
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At least your boys are putting up a fight now....4/206 :goodjob:
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All over, the Ashes are coming down under.... :brilliant: :yahoo: :drinks:
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:deserted:
Mitch Johnson cries tears of emotion, Cook in pain as Australia reclaim the Ashes
BOWLING braveheart Mitch Johnson broke down in tears when the moment finally arrived and Australia reclaimed the Ashes.
Brad Haddin, whose middle order batting was so often the glue through the three Test victories, had the defining line: "We got 'em back" he said, over and over.
Captain Michael Clarke echoed that. "What an amazing performance," Clarke said. "We got 'em back, so it's a fantastic feeling."
Read more::link: (http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/mitch-johnson-cries-tears-of-emotion-cook-in-pain-as-australia-reclaim-the-ashes/story-fndpt0dy-1226785254599)
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Another England scalp, Swann retires.....jumped before he was pushed?
Graeme Swann in shock retirement from cricket (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/cricket/graeme-swann-in-shock-retirement-from-cricket-20131222-2zsm7.html)
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Another England scalp, Swann retires.....jumped before he was pushed?
Graeme Swann in shock retirement from cricket (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/cricket/graeme-swann-in-shock-retirement-from-cricket-20131222-2zsm7.html)
Well that is a bit of a surprise. Though as he says the series is lost and he had planned to retire before we grab the Ashes back in 2015. :) The pitches didn't aid his bowling very much and his batting wasn't too great.
He has done very good work for the England team over the last few years though. The only other spinner to get more test wickets was Derek Underwood - and most of that that period was when the wickets weren't covered when it rained - so spinning was easy.
Quite a good item in the Telegraph -
Ashes 2013-14: Graeme Swann's retirement a savage blow for an England team (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/theashes/10533197/Ashes-2013-14-Graeme-Swanns-retirement-a-savage-blow-for-an-England-team-attempting-to-avoid-a-whitewash.html)
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It seemed to me from an interview I heard on the ABC that he may have already had the intent to retire before he came down under.
Now the Ashes are gone, he might as well hand the baton on to another spinner to get some match fitness in the dead rubbers before the team's next challenge. Unselfish and lets Monty get into the game again or he knew he was going to get dropped so pulled the pin before he was pushed.
Much the same way that AFL coaches start playing the young blokes when their finals dreams evaporate, the old blokes might get a farewell game somewhere, but getting games into the young players becomes the priority.
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:wtf: happened to the Poms? They have gone from a lead of over 100 runs with 10 wickets in hand to getting flogged by 8 wickets in a.bit over one day's play.
Here was me thinking they were putting up a bit of a fight. They couldn't knock the top of a baked pudding. :Dunno:
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We're busted and know it.
It will be an interesting pointer to how bad England have become, or how good Australia are, when both sides have played the circuit a bit.
Maybe Mitchell is a new irresistible force or maybe England can't bat defensively...
No-one knows right now, but time will show us.
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There's a saying, "The fish smells from the head."
The English team need to be looking higher up for signs of leadership, there doesn't appear to be any at present. The coach and team manager are responsible while the team is on tour and they have let the team down badly.
How a player can be allowed to retire mid tour and actually return home before the conclusion of the tour is just unbelievable. He was given the honor of a Team Cap and is subsequently obliged to do his bit for the team, through to the end.
IMO. :(
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Ouch!!!!
A cricket fan's plea to end The Barmy Army noise pollution (http://brisbanetimes.com.au/comment/a-cricket-fans-plea-to-end-the-barmy-army-noise-pollution-20140102-306xr.html)
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It's just Cricket evolution. Originally tea would be the drink of the day, not any more.
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Ouch!!!!
A cricket fan's plea to end The Barmy Army noise pollution (http://brisbanetimes.com.au/comment/a-cricket-fans-plea-to-end-the-barmy-army-noise-pollution-20140102-306xr.html)
Couldn't agree more.... :goodjob:
I do understand you poms singing and carrying on at the footy (soccer) as that is bloody boring and you lot have to do something while waiting forever for someone to perhaps score a goal...but, it's just not cricket at the cricket....
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Never, in the field of Cricket, have so many Aussies whinged so much about something so Pom!
Jeez guys your gonna whitewash us, at least don't be so girly about our supporters singing!
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Never, in the field of Cricket, have so many Aussies whinged so much about something so Pom!
.............................. Rat,tat,tat,tat,tat,tat,tat,tat.................................................. :victory:
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Good spot Phil!
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I think the Indian's are coming to play Cricket this year too?
where will we stand then :neutral:
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In a circle :D
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Hahahaaa :rofl:
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I'll probably be accused of being racist here but what is this bs aboriginal welcome thing at the cricket these days?
Have we handed our cricket grounds over to them or something? :undecided:
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Aren't the Aboriginals the indigenous population Rusty?
Personally I'd say it's good of them to let you guys play on their land lol!
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I just get sick of all this pandering....Do other Countries do this with their indigenous population? :undecided:
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Touchy subject huh mate? I was ripping the pi$$
The Yanks don't give sweet FA to the Red Injuns, the Maories (sp) don't do well with the sheep shafters and we all know what happened in Sth Africa...
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All I know is... England have struck an early blow in Sydney :D
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Frickin ell lets paaaartay!
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And they won the toss...
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Good first session for the poms...Australia are 4/94.....
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This last session was a better one for the Aussies....At tea they are 5/201 :)
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This last session was a better one for the Aussies....At tea they are 5/201 :)
Yes Haddin and Smith dug us out of a hole again. Enjoy your cucumber sambos lads. :D
Crikey, Brad Haddin and Jimmy Anderson are not drinking buddies, having a go at each other again. Strong rumours Haddin will retire after this game. :'(
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Hope the rumours are wrong... :undecided:
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Seems they are, channel nine interviewed him and he said he's definitely not retiring...... :goodjob:
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Chasing Australia's 326, the poms are 2/9......Should really have been 3 out but an easy catch in slips was put down..... doh!
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It's 3 out now.... :goodjob:
Poms 3/14
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4/17
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5/23
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And a mid order rally, like Smith and Haddin did yesterday. :head_butt:
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Broken the partnership...6/62 :goodjob:
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All out, avoided the follow on. :fingers:
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All out, avoided the follow on. :fingers:
I don't think Pup would have invoked the follow on. Just got out there and racked up a decent score for you guys to chase. Still got three days to play with. :whistler: :victory:
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This could be the shortest of the five tests. :goodjob:
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I gave up watching last night, just checking the online score occasionally. Too depressing.
Even our bats seem to be giving up.
(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2014/1/5/1388893450301/4c520c3a-1807-4b65-9345-9ad3bdaed259-460x276.jpeg)
Need some shake-ups I think.
Wonder how the Aussie team will fare against South Africa later this year ?
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All out, avoided the follow on. :fingers:
I don't think Pup would have invoked the follow on. Just got out there and racked up a decent score for you guys to chase. Still got three days to play with. :whistler: :victory:
Glen McGrath would have never spoken to him again, today being pink day at the SCG. Imagine if he had enforced the follow on and had them all out yesterday.....
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4/87
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5/90
Those that are leaving just want to go....
Those that are staying just want to be on the jars.
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Australia make light work of England to complete their Ashes whitewash at the SCG
AUSTRALIA'S cobbled together bunch of rejects and recycled players will be feted like royalty by adoring fans at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday after completing a crushing 5-0 whitewash of England.
The culmination of a two-day celebration will honour Australian cricket's most unique achievement at one of this country's most unique landmarks.
Never before in 137 years of Test cricket has Australia decimated England so completely, winning the fifth Test in Sydney by 281 runs inside three days to finish with all 100 English wickets in a series for the first time.
And they did it as the Unchangeables, taking the same XI players through all five Tests after the selectors recalled man of the series Mitchell Johnson, 32, and his closest rival for the award, Brad Haddin.
Johnson's 37 wickets at just 14 apiece was the best series performance by any bowler in Australia since Rodney Hogg's 41 wickets in 1978-79 while Haddin saved Australia in every Test with his first innings bating, scoring 493 runs at 62.
More: :link: (http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/australia-make-light-work-of-england-to-complete-their-ashes-whitewash-at-the-scg/story-fndpt0dy-1226795294434)
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I would just like to say to the Australian cricket team :-
Well done
To the England managers and coaches (or should that be, old boys club) you are a pile of shite. We know you won't go out from under the money tree, but just know that your crap.
That's me done, I thank my lucky stars that due to time differences I did not have to endure this farce.
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I would just like to say to the Australian cricket team :-
Well done
To the England managers and coaches (or should that be, old boys club) you are a pile of shite. We know you won't go out from under the money tree, but just know that your crap.
That's me done, I thank my lucky stars that due to time differences I did not have to endure this farce.
What a great sport you are, on behalf of ALL ORSTRALIANS I appreciate your kind comments. As for the England cricket team, chuck half of 'em out.
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I gave up watching last night, just checking the online score occasionally. Too depressing.
Even our bats seem to be giving up.
(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2014/1/5/1388893450301/4c520c3a-1807-4b65-9345-9ad3bdaed259-460x276.jpeg)
Need some shake-ups I think.
Wonder how the Aussie team will fare against South Africa later this year ?
I have to say this but it was a rubbishy Orstralian KOOKABURRA BAT being used by Carberry that snapped. No doubt he is sponsored and paid to use that brand. I have seen them for $9.99 in K Mart and Woolworths. :lol:
As for the Aussies in South Africa at least Kallis has retired, a star that bloke.
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I gave up watching last night, just checking the online score occasionally. Too depressing.
Even our bats seem to be giving up.
(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2014/1/5/1388893450301/4c520c3a-1807-4b65-9345-9ad3bdaed259-460x276.jpeg)
Need some shake-ups I think.
Wonder how the Aussie team will fare against South Africa later this year ?
I have to say this but it was a rubbishy Orstralian KOOKABURRA BAT being used by Carberry that snapped. No doubt he is sponsored and paid to use that brand. I have seen them for $9.99 in K Mart and Woolworths. :lol:
Probably made in India.
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Try and get a real Oz Boomerang :fum:
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I think this series was amazing for Australian pride.
It wasn't long back you guys were almost depressed about it. :lol:
I still have concerns its us that were rubbish rather than you that were great but I would wouldn't I lol!
We'll soon know one way or the other.
Glad cricket isn't my game though... pi$$ poor performance from our side... :Pout:
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A bit late, I know. But....
That's In England! - YouTube (http://youtu.be/RcQ3ptLUiw8)
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:rofl: almost as funny as there being no Aboriginals in the Aussie team eh?
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They prefer to play Aussie Rules footy. Not too many ovals in the drier parts of Australia.
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I guess our "foreign players" prefer to play in England's green and pleasant land then Phil, or maybe they ain't good enough to play for their historic mother lands.
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Based on the English team performance so far, you might be spot on.
We just won the 1st one day match.