Official Ashes Series Thread

BenDoolan · Post by **BenDoolan** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:53 pm

Whatever remote chance Brad Hodge had of being selected for the Boxing Day Test has been extinguished by his mother. She has come out in today's Herald Sun blasting the national selectors for ignoring her son, and Victorians in general. In some instances, the sqeaky wheel gets the oil, however, I think in this case, the sqeaky wheel will be written off. I do sympathise and understand the frustrations, but the selectors will not look upon this favourably.

rama_fan · Post by **rama_fan** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:42 pm

Game on, they can still win this.

Rossoneri · Post by **Rossoneri** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:46 pm

Need an early breakthrough tomorrow.
Require 292 runs with 90 overs left, just over 3 an over.

If we get a early breakthrough, it should be all over.

temporary stevo · Post by **temporary stevo** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:53 pm

don't think so, Rama, England needed Cook to be there at the end of the day. Flintoff's form does not inspire confidence - although, no one last year would have tipped Justin Kemp to make a match saving 55 off 166 balls.

good to see Cook make a big score. he's looked a good batsman in each of his innings, but a few loose shots have been his downfall. a bit more luck today.

one thing England should be concerned about is why it took so long for the lights to come on. they were batting in terrible light for about 30 minutes.

rama_fan · Post by **rama_fan** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:56 pm

In reality all we need is one wicket.

However Flintoff has got a hell of a lot to play for and we all know what Pietersan can do. All they need to do is put on 150 and the game becomes really interesting.

However one wicket early and the Urn is ours.

I was also stoked to see Cook ton up, he looks like a batsman.

temporary stevo · Post by **temporary stevo** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:59 pm

even if Pietersen and Flintoff put on 150, they'll still be 150 short

jimmyc1985 · Post by **jimmyc1985** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:07 pm

You guys are forgetting that England still have Geraint Jones up their sleave.

BenDoolan · Post by **BenDoolan** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:13 pm

jimmyc1985 wrote:You guys are forgetting that England still have Geraint Jones up their sleave.

And Monty Panesar!

He was left stranded 84 runs short of his maiden century in the 1st innings!

Madden · Post by **Madden** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:10 pm

Flintoff is going bananas in the early stages of day 5. Just took three consecutive fours off Clark.

Are they going for the win?

Sismis · Post by **Sismis** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:14 pm

They'll go for the win while these 2 are in. Niether is great defensive batsman.

Be interesting to see what Jones does. Literally batting for his spot. He can play a defensive innings.

Madden · Post by **Madden** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:58 pm

Ashes are coming home now.

A Flintoff
bowled Warne
51 (67)

bomber_girl · Post by **bomber_girl** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:03 pm

rama_fan wrote: I was also stoked to see Cook ton up, he looks like a batsman.

Absolute gun, and he's only 21

lozza89 · Post by **lozza89** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:10 pm

Ponting just got an amzaing run out to get Jones. He has made a pair in this test.
Bye-bye Geriant

lozza89 · Post by **lozza89** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:35 pm

1 more wicket and the Ashes are coming home!!!!
Hopefully Warnie saves his 700th for his home crowd. Don't need him to get it over in Perth, that would just be a damn shame.

paddyl90 · Post by **paddyl90** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:14 pm

Done and dusted

What a way to finish. Warney 699 now? What a great ball

Ossie · Post by **Ossie** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:45 pm

Yep, Warne on 699 and will get 700 on Boxing Day at the 'G with me watching on (I hope

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CameronClayton · Post by **CameronClayton** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:48 pm

There goes any interest left in this series. All the other games are now dead rubbers & I couldn't really give a stuff if we win in a white wash or not.

The Poms have been found wanting & have shot themselves in the foot with bad selections, bad tactics & ordinary batting. Now they will play their best keeper in Chris Read for the last 2 tests, & as everyone said after Monty played in this game, people will be saying 'why hasn't this bloke played all along?'

Hopefully we get a much more competitive Ashes series in 2009, which the Poms should win provided they have learnt some lessons from this tour.

rama_fan · Post by **rama_fan** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 4:29 pm

Under the Southern Cross I stand
A twig of wattle in my hand
A native in my native land
Australia you f****** beauty!

Wouldnt you just love to be in the dressing room tonight, just be an amazing feeling.

Seeing gerAINT go out like that was hilarious.

Rossoneri · Post by **Rossoneri** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:00 pm

So duncan, who else is to blame for this series loss?

Seeing as it was all your doing that England won last year, who is to blame for this?

Ill tell you who.....YOU!!!!!!!!!!! YOU f****** FAT BASTARD!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHO ATE ALL THE PIE
WHO ATE ALL THE PIE
YOU FAT BASTARD
YOU FAT BASTARD
YOU ATE ALL THE PIE

temporary stevo · Post by **temporary stevo** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:39 pm

and Ch9 are as reliable as ever with their nauseating naval gazing. did we really need Mark Taylor getting all chummy with the players and asking them inane questions?