Re: Sri Lanka v Australia, 1st Test, Galle, 31 Aug - 4 Sep, 2011

by Brass Monkey Thu 25 Aug 2011, 12:38

It doesn't really warrant a separate thread though does it? Was half the reason the 3rd Eng/Ind Test made it to 55-60 pages, a few people wanted to laugh at my rabble of shite tonking t'Indians on first innings victory.

by skully Thu 25 Aug 2011, 12:43

Jeezus H. Christ, did they?? The Bannies really have turned to sh!te, haven't they?? Shocked

by Brass Monkey Thu 25 Aug 2011, 12:58

Heh, yeah, some joke who has played 11 FC matches at the age of 25 got Sehwag for 8. Bowled them for 350. Was a bit of rain around so numbers 3-8 went on the tonk, just to get the win. Otherwise could've ground them into the dirt. Here if you're interested (I wouldn't be! Wink

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by lardbucket Thu 25 Aug 2011, 12:59

So India lost the series 4-0 AND lost to NORTHAMPTON???

by Brass Monkey Thu 25 Aug 2011, 13:04

F*ck yeah! We didn't have to bowl to Lone Hero, though.

by G.Wood Thu 25 Aug 2011, 23:31

Nath wrote:Copeland has 5 wickets. Can we pick him now?

Does he have something that isn't immediately obvious in his trundled 125kph dollies or is it just a cunning stunt by the Lankans to get him the test side?

by skully Thu 25 Aug 2011, 23:52

Saw him in the Shield Final. He bowls a metronomic McGrath line and length and has the consistent ability to move it both ways off the seam. He's no Pidge but he is 6'5" and there are similarities. He is also known for bowling unchanged 20 over spells. Not the worst thing to have in your Test side - someone who can keep it tight at one end for long periods and nip the odd wicket.

by G.Wood Fri 26 Aug 2011, 00:13

yeah, you'd prefer a military medium who does a little bit and is always in the Avenue of Apprehension to the Midge that has turns up 4 times out of 5

by skully Fri 26 Aug 2011, 00:29

Indeed. And like McGrath, he doesn't seem to have a very stressful bowling action, so no broken backs like Milf and Cot, broken feet, like Rhino, or broken heart muscles, like Midge.

Verdict, get him in there, now. Cool

by G.Wood Fri 26 Aug 2011, 00:39

Aye, they have sort of left behind the old formula of when in doubt pick the spiv.

And look where we've ended up

by Bradman Fri 26 Aug 2011, 00:58

G.Wood wrote:Aye, they have sort of left behind the old formula of when in doubt pick the spiv.

And look where we've ended up

From spiv to shining spiv.

by skully Fri 26 Aug 2011, 02:01

G.Wood wrote:Aye, they have sort of left behind the old formula of when in doubt pick the spiv.

And look where we've ended up

Aye. And that worthy policy has the added bonus of sh!tting the Banjos and Vomits to tears. Twisted Evil

by PeterCS Fri 26 Aug 2011, 02:44

That's a bit of cutting off your nose to spite your face, Mr S. Cool

by G.Wood Fri 26 Aug 2011, 02:52

skully wrote:
G.Wood wrote:Aye, they have sort of left behind the old formula of when in doubt pick the spiv.

And look where we've ended up
Aye. And that worthy policy has the added bonus of sh!tting the Banjos and Vomits to tears.

That ia a satisfying result in itself. The grouse cricket side it produces is quite a nice little bonus

by horace Fri 26 Aug 2011, 07:11

G.Wood wrote:
skully wrote:
G.Wood wrote:Aye, they have sort of left behind the old formula of when in doubt pick the spiv.

And look where we've ended up
Aye. And that worthy policy has the added bonus of sh!tting the Banjos and Vomits to tears.

That ia a satisfying result in itself. The grouse cricket side it produces is quite a nice little bonus

what is RD smokin?

by horace Fri 26 Aug 2011, 07:21

half tons to phews and uber koala

by horace Fri 26 Aug 2011, 07:23

does not look like fleas is being missed - 'cept by the Lankan fieldsmen looking for an easy run out

by Big Dog Fri 26 Aug 2011, 09:18

horace wrote:half tons to phews and uber koala

...made against a pop-gun 'Lankan attack but will be enough to get them in the Test side....and Australia's slide will continue.

by Zat Fri 26 Aug 2011, 09:37

skully wrote:Saw him in the Shield Final. He bowls a metronomic McGrath line and length and has the consistent ability to move it both ways off the seam. He's no Pidge but he is 6'5" and there are similarities. He is also known for bowling unchanged 20 over spells and looking a lot like Steady Eddie. Not the worst thing to have in your Test side - someone who can keep it tight at one end for long periods and nip the odd wicket.

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by Big Dog Fri 26 Aug 2011, 09:41

I can't find the thread, but i predicted two years ago that Copeland would play Test Cricket....and i was howled down as i remember. Rolling Eyes

by Zat Fri 26 Aug 2011, 09:43

Was that the one where Mudge said he was something like a military medium pie merchant?

by Big Dog Fri 26 Aug 2011, 09:47

Zat wrote:Was that the one where Mudge said he was something like a military medium pie merchant?

Nah...i made the comment after seeing him in a Shield game in Hobart.

by skully Fri 26 Aug 2011, 10:06

Zat wrote:
skully wrote:Saw him in the Shield Final. He bowls a metronomic McGrath line and length and has the consistent ability to move it both ways off the seam. He's no Pidge but he is 6'5" and there are similarities. He is also known for bowling unchanged 20 over spells and looking a lot like Steady Eddie. Not the worst thing to have in your Test side - someone who can keep it tight at one end for long periods and nip the odd wicket.

Heh. That's pretty good, Z. Cool

by skully Fri 26 Aug 2011, 10:13

Big Dog wrote:I can't find the thread, but i predicted two years ago that Copeland would play Test Cricket....and i was howled down as i remember.

I remember when Pidge was howled down after being selected for Tests very early in his career. He made the mistake of listening to those around him who told him he had to pitch it up and make it swing (which wasn't Pidge's go). He had a mediocre start against NZ and SAf, and then got dropped after the 1st Test of the 94-95 home Ashes series after failing to take a wicket at the Gabba. He came back for the final Test in Perth bowling his short-of-a-length, nipping them either way gear, took 6 wickets, then went to the Caribbean and killed 'em. The rest is tgm history.

Kudos BD, for your early call. I hope it proves correct. In the Shield Final he looked the only Spiv bowler likely to take wickets.

by PeterCS Fri 26 Aug 2011, 10:15

That arm looks a bit suspect .... groucho

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