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Post by Grampsioli.... on Nov 17, 2010 15:24:52 GMT
with the footy being so dire at the moment i must say i'm looking forward to this series more than any other.....
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Post by Gavin Archery on Nov 17, 2010 15:32:20 GMT
I know an ashes series down under is always going to be hard, but we have the better team this time, so bring it on....
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Post by Grampsioli.... on Nov 17, 2010 17:49:05 GMT
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Post by Gavin Archery on Nov 17, 2010 20:42:24 GMT
Who thinks Monty will get a game in the proper ashes test? I can't see the current first choice bowlers being dropped but there is always the chance of injury.
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Post by Grampsioli.... on Nov 18, 2010 1:05:37 GMT
that's some top job you've got there Junior. You're gonna get paid to watch the Ashes - impressive....
disappointed to log into Sky Player to see its bloody raining in Oz! its a conspiracy i tell ya......
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Post by Grampsioli.... on Nov 18, 2010 1:12:14 GMT
Wahey! its back on & Monty's playing well!
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Post by junior1 on Nov 18, 2010 1:18:39 GMT
thats me done!! im off to watch me some more cricket!
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Post by junior1 on Nov 18, 2010 6:27:49 GMT
cracking days cricket so far, cook looked good for 60 odd, trott looked decent as well... lovley partnership by colly and bell 271-5 in the 72nd over...
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Post by Gavin Archery on Nov 18, 2010 9:25:14 GMT
England in a strong position now. Should win. If so will be good confidence booster.
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Post by SteMerritt on Nov 18, 2010 9:46:37 GMT
Who thinks Monty will get a game in the proper ashes test? I can't see the current first choice bowlers being dropped but there is always the chance of injury. Depends on the pitches, there is always a chance of going into a game with 2 spinners. |
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Post by grb on Nov 18, 2010 11:27:21 GMT
Touch wood, England are looking in good shape at the moment. Let's just hope we can carry this decent form into the matches that matter.
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Post by junior1 on Nov 18, 2010 11:42:46 GMT
Lets hope swann stays fit!
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Post by Gavin Archery on Nov 18, 2010 11:53:10 GMT
I read yesterday ITV4 are doing an hour highlights show daily during each test. For those without SKY this will at least mean some coverage will be shown.
Can't bloody wait. C'mon England. :-)
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Post by Best Mate on Nov 19, 2010 12:06:58 GMT
Would love to see us be ruthless this evening and demolish Australia A.
Been very impressive start to the tour - no-one can dispute the fact that the boys are ready. Now they need to to do it when it counts.
Bell is 7/4 to be top scoring English born player player in the series
His only real competition is Cook and Collingwood. I quite fancy that bet.
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Post by Grampsioli.... on Nov 19, 2010 12:38:01 GMT
Would love to see us be ruthless this evening and demolish Australia A. Been very impressive start to the tour - no-one can dispute the fact that the boys are ready. Now they need to to do it when it counts. Bell is 7/4 to be top scoring English born player player in the series His only real competition is Cook and Collingwood. I quite fancy that bet. indeed - where is this bet? |
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Post by Best Mate on Nov 19, 2010 13:56:01 GMT
Paddypower - they have 74 markets just view all and you will see it
Don't put too much on - the odds may tumble before I invest!
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Post by Worcester Yellow on Nov 19, 2010 16:13:47 GMT
as a side-note. I see that the WACA has developed a massive crack down the middle of the pitch. should make it lethal to bat on once again.
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Post by Best Mate on Nov 19, 2010 16:21:21 GMT
With the wet conditions in Oz of late - apparently all the state games have been short and I have read that not one game in Brisbane has lasted 4 days yet!
So - odds are - there will be a result in the first game.
I think it may be a low scoring Ashes. Which if so, I think suits us. When we need to bat time/ get big scores - I sense we panic a little bit.
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Post by Grampsioli.... on Nov 19, 2010 23:44:45 GMT
i see we have Strauss reverting to negative tactics once again. One slip early on the final day with a healthy lead when you're trying to win a game.
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Post by chris1986 on Nov 20, 2010 18:00:58 GMT
Really enjoyed this warm up game, lot's of positives to take from it and If these are our reserve bowlers I hope the first choice 4 can put in such a consistent performance throughout the series when the pressure is really on.
A refreshing change to see a group of England bowlers keep the pressure on when the conditions are tough for bowling and not lose their lines and try too hard to force it with too many short balls and wayward bowling.
Bring it on Aussies!
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