The Ashes 2010/11
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Yeah, I see where you're coming from of course....I mean, Johnson used to be one of my favourite players...especially when he was at Queensland...lol...
But Bollinger is more consistent, that isn't even debatable. I mean, he has off days too, but far less frequently than MJ.
Granted, if MJ gets it right, he is lethal.
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Where's Shaun Tait? I've always found him to be one of Oz most dangerous bowlers. Destroyed us in the ODI's. Know he's not the fittest....
Anyway brilliant performance last night, hoping to push on tomorrow. Score 150 first session to give them a sighter, and then maybe just maybe
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Won't happen though, we'll try break some records or something, let the batsman score some runs.
Anyway brilliant performance last night, hoping to push on tomorrow. Score 150 first session to give them a sighter, and then maybe just maybe
...Won't happen though, we'll try break some records or something, let the batsman score some runs.
As an non-Aussie, it appears to me that there is some sort of clique in the Australian team. Otherwise how can Johnson and North retain their place? Reading the Australian press today online, the readers' comments are scathing about those two.
Can our resident Aussies shred some light?
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That is his own ****** fault. He admitted in the past bowling the quickest in the world was more important to him than wickets!!! So 95mph+ cost him as you say.
Whereas Mohammed Asif, when he isn't taking drugs and bowling no-balls, cut his pace down to an average of 80mph and as a result he was a devastating bowler and got to number 2 in the world before his current suspension.
Can our resident Aussies shred some light?
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That is his own ****** fault. He admitted in the past bowling the quickest in the world was more important to him than wickets!!! So 95mph+ cost him as you say.
Whereas Mohammed Asif, when he isn't taking drugs and bowling no-balls, cut his pace down to an average of 80mph and as a result he was a devastating bowler and got to number 2 in the world before his current suspension.
Well Johnson's still there because he is lethal at his best, and without Lee, McGrath and Warne (one of the best bowling lineups ever), he has to take on a leadership role, even though he's not consistent enough to achieve that regularly. It will take a lot for him to be dropped.
North retains his spot because, for every 5 or so low scores, he pops up with a hundred. It's basically all or nothing for North...and he always seems to get a hundred at the right time, when his position is in doubt. He's also a handy bowler and good fielder. Selectors are also hesitant to drop the older players, because they know if they drop him, they won't recall them in most instances...and they don't want to risk betting on a youngster, and having an even worse result.
Their policy of not recalling players killed Brad Hodge's international career, despite the fact he continued to be one of the best state comp performers for years after he was dropped.
And to the person who suggested Tait...yes, he is terriffic, but he would break down in a test....very easily. Or he'd have to bowl slower, which would reduce his effectiveness. He doesn't swing the ball, or seam the ball much...he relies on raw pace...much like Lee at the start of his career (although Lee had a bit more to him)....but no, Tait will never be a regular in the test team.
All this Bollinger talk, ye he isn't a bad bowler, he would give something different for the Aussies,
but when you lot are watching the Ashes do you listen XD he is only just coming back from injury which is why he wasn't considered.
Absolutely epic day! I lasted until 5:30 but couldn't go any more, tonight i will be attempting the same
COME ON ENGLAND!
but when you lot are watching the Ashes do you listen XD he is only just coming back from injury which is why he wasn't considered.
Absolutely epic day! I lasted until 5:30 but couldn't go any more, tonight i will be attempting the same
COME ON ENGLAND!
It's not a big ground really. 38k is nothing compared to 100k at the MCG.
Well ye that is the beast!
Lets hope we do well there too somehow, and leave even more empty seats <)
thats a good point. Been thinking that past few days though as it seems the crowd is decreasing and i bet the rest of the crowd is mostly english
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I know there isn't really any result going to occur except us in a dream land getting a result
so i understand the reasoning, however Ashes test tickets cost a shed load!!!
apparently Australia isn't involved in the world economic crisis...
so i understand the reasoning, however Ashes test tickets cost a shed load!!!
apparently Australia isn't involved in the world economic crisis...
I did think that straight after i posted tbh XD
you would think they would do some offer or something because of the situation... like they do over here if its weather affected, with the fifth day being free to those who bought the 4th day
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Alistair Cook Tek a fecking bow son
150 (H)
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that is the funniest thing iv seen since johnson dropped strauss yesterday XD
trott edge, simple to clarke dropped XD
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this may be a silly question. but is it Monday in Aus yea? they are ahead of us. Loving the barny army this morning. good effort guys
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402-1. Beautiful, just beautiful. (H)