Re: England v Australia, 3rd Test, Edgbaston, Jul 30 - Aug 3

by LeFromage Thu 23 Jul 2009, 18:16

He's being a trifle pessimistic.

by Shoeshine Thu 23 Jul 2009, 18:17

He's just trying to make Australia bowl first if they win the toss.

Go on my son! Twisted Evil

by Eric Air Emu Thu 23 Jul 2009, 19:15

I'm not sure what playing on Jelly involves. It doesn't sound practical- can't they just play on clay & grass like they normally do?

by PeterCS Thu 23 Jul 2009, 20:29

jelly beans.

by beamer Thu 23 Jul 2009, 20:32

Might work to our advantage then given our experience of Trent Bridge '07...

by Guest Thu 23 Jul 2009, 22:11

Brass Monkey wrote:
As slips fielders, they're pretty even, with Kallis budging it.

Consider that Kallis has more chances, because

1. Fred bowls more overs

2. Kallis fielded at slip to Donald and Pollock, whereas Fred didn't.

by Zat Fri 24 Jul 2009, 01:52

Henry wrote:Maybe i'm biased

And maybe the sun's hot, the ocean's wet, and the universe is big...

by Zat Fri 24 Jul 2009, 04:41

JKLever wrote:Groundsmans concerns over 'Jelly wicket'
http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/current/story/416163.html

Whatever next blamanche bats?

Dello wrote:He's being a trifle pessimistic.

I bet the ground staff have 'cussed hard' about the weather.

I'll get me coat...

by PeterCS Fri 24 Jul 2009, 04:57

Oh rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb,

by Zat Fri 24 Jul 2009, 05:53

Standard of your posts is crumbling, PCS.

by Basil Fri 24 Jul 2009, 07:11

Rob I wrote:
Brass Monkey wrote:
As slips fielders, they're pretty even, with Kallis budging it.

Consider that Kallis has more chances, because

1. Fred bowls more overs

2. Kallis fielded at slip to Donald and Pollock, whereas Fred didn't.

If I had to choose between Fred and Kallis for one place in a World XI - it would be Fred.

by taipan Fri 24 Jul 2009, 08:25

Basil wrote:
Rob I wrote:
Brass Monkey wrote:
As slips fielders, they're pretty even, with Kallis budging it.

Consider that Kallis has more chances, because

1. Fred bowls more overs

2. Kallis fielded at slip to Donald and Pollock, whereas Fred didn't.

If I had to choose between Fred and Kallis for one place in a World XI - it would be Fred.

What a difference a week makes.

Last week certain poms here were suggesting dropping Flintoff after his poor performance in Cardiff.

by Brass Monkey Fri 24 Jul 2009, 10:47

taipan wrote:

What a difference a week makes.

Last week certain poms here were suggesting dropping Flintoff after his poor performance in Cardiff.

Name and shame the pencil-cocks.

I'll have them burnt at the stake.

by taipan Fri 24 Jul 2009, 11:03

Read the 1st test thread.

by Brass Monkey Fri 24 Jul 2009, 11:06

Can't be bothered, besides, they know who they are and they best be lying low.

by Shoeshine Fri 24 Jul 2009, 11:11

Mmm. I don't honestly remember anyone saying Flintoff should be dropped. I remember a few pointing out that his figures were no better than Broad's and lots of people wanted him dropped, but that's not the same. scratch

by taipan Fri 24 Jul 2009, 11:22

Just bounced a thread. Started by that cricket pundit extraordinaire, Robi.

by Shoeshine Fri 24 Jul 2009, 11:28

Indeed. Detective work of the highest order sir.

by Brass Monkey Fri 24 Jul 2009, 11:41

Shoeshine wrote:Indeed. Detective work of the highest order sir.

Aye shows him up to be a shitboy fair weather qunt. He probably didn't watch the match, Fred didn't bowl as badly as his figures suggest. F*cking weako, weakington, weakweak.

by taipan Fri 24 Jul 2009, 11:47

Brass Monkey wrote:
Shoeshine wrote:Indeed. Detective work of the highest order sir.

Aye shows him up to be a shitboy fair weather qunt. He probably didn't watch the match, Fred didn't bowl as badly as his figures suggest. F*cking weako, weakington, weakweak.

Careful, he reported me for this yesterday.

by Brass Monkey Fri 24 Jul 2009, 11:48

He can GFH. F*cking pathetic.

by taipan Fri 24 Jul 2009, 11:51

I fully expect the I was only joking defense to be presented.

by Zat Fri 24 Jul 2009, 11:58

And so the forum turns...

by Guest Fri 24 Jul 2009, 17:19

It's turning back into something fairly nasty for the moment. Swearing isn't big or clever - it just makes you look inarticulate, and rather small-minded and ugly.

by Guest Fri 24 Jul 2009, 17:27

I've been away for only a few days and it's all nasty again?

Shame, has been pretty awesome for the most part these last couple of weeks.

And if you are offended by swearing then grow some f*cking balls.

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