The Ashes

comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 5:54 pm

This Test is unbelieveable and could go either way.

tbh I wish Agar had got a ton.
Very interesting two more days to come

WeAreDFC · Post by **WeAreDFC** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:21 pm

Terrific first two days. From an entertainment point of view it would be nice if it continues like this for the whole series (with us winning of course)

Spyman · Post by **Spyman** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:03 pm

comeondarlo wrote:This Test is unbelieveable and could go either way.

tbh I wish Agar had got a ton.
Very interesting two more days to come

Me too.

Have you been listening to the Aussies on 5 live just now? They seem to be putting the hopes of their sporting future on his shoulders.

Slightly embarrassing but I suppose no different to how the British behave.

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MaddosMilkman · Post by **MaddosMilkman** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:10 pm

The Trottgate scandal could end up costing us the match, that's my fear tonight. The wicket will obviously continue to worsen over the next three days which could swing it our way once again.

joejaques · Post by **joejaques** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:43 am

comeondarlo wrote:This Test is unbelieveable and could go either way.

tbh I wish Agar had got a ton.
Very interesting two more days to come

Er, no, three days to come if it lasts that long. Could be all over today if it carries on like the first two days though.

Spyman · Post by **Spyman** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 12:59 pm

Really on a knife edge at the moment - if KP and Cook could've stayed in beyond lunch and taken us through to 200 I'd have been extremely confident. Could go either way now though and is all hinging on whether the middle and tail end can hold some semblence of composure for the rest of the day.

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:05 pm

What do we reckon is a good total to leave them realistically? Over 250 could be difficult but I'm hoping we can get near the 300 to allow Swann to do his stuff as the wicket should be dusting up come tomorrow.......

BUSHEAD · Post by **BUSHEAD** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:38 pm

If we get a lead of 250+ we will win and swann will get 5/6 wickets.

Massive if though. Another 125 runs required .

comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:46 pm

joejaques wrote:
comeondarlo wrote:This Test is unbelieveable and could go either way.

tbh I wish Agar had got a ton.
Very interesting two more days to come
Er, no, three days to come if it lasts that long. Could be all over today if it carries on like the first two days though.

I know but it won't go to the 5th day

Spyman · Post by **Spyman** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:59 pm

250 is an absolute minimum, and SHOULD be achievable. Bell sounds like he's getting the groove.

300 is desirable, and I'd fancy us to win tomorrow if we got there.

Does anyone know what the situation is with Stuart Broad? Is he ok to bat?

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:14 pm

Apparently yes and may also bowl, looks like prior is taking it to them, a nice quick ton from him would go down well!!

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:15 pm

Bogratsteve wrote:Apparently yes and may also bowl, looks like prior is taking it to them, a nice quick ton from him would go down well!!

And he's out lol I will shut up now, pressure on.....

BUSHEAD · Post by **BUSHEAD** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:18 pm

220 lead will be enough imo

comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:25 pm

Just as we look like we are taking control, we lose a key wicket!!!

Prior was a key wicket IMO, as it stands the Aussies are favourites!

We need a ton from Bell and the lower order another 50 odd between them.

I agree with Spy, 250 lead and it could either way. 300 and we're favourites.

Come on England!

comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 4:19 pm

I'm dying to post something but don't want to jinx it!

Post by **uncovered** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 4:21 pm

Never used to bother Darlo pete

comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 4:30 pm

uncovered wrote:Never used to bother Darlo pete

Lol.

For those that aren't watching.
There has just been a decision that evens up yesterday's decisions!
Lucky pretty boy! Could be a game changer.

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 8:32 pm

261 lead, reckon its enough but would be nice to bat till just before tea then rip through them and remove that bloody spinner for a duck to win the game by a 200 margin, not sure they would recover from it in the series, always a good sign to see Bell scoring runs, saves relying on Cook and Trott but I still see Cook getting the most runs in the series

Spyman · Post by **Spyman** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 11:44 pm

comeondarlo wrote:I'm dying to post something but don't want to jinx it!

Funny you say that. On Thursday when we got the 9th wicket I typed out a smug post referencing my earlier post saying our 215 might not be such a bad score.

I deleted it, not wanting to look a twat if they had an outstanding last wicket stand.

How right I was (again)!

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princes town · Post by **princes town** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:28 am

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/cri ... 2pwe8.html

Having played village cricket for many years, I can't condone the Broad decision but it happens. Awful umpiring. Just trying to imagine Ponting reaction in that situation.

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:50 am

Bit of a shocker by Broad and the umpires, I know it's for the greater good but he really should be ashamed unless he honestly did not realise he hit it which I find hard to believe.

Still lets turn the screw and destroy the convicts big time

Spyman · Post by **Spyman** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 10:14 am

Bogratsteve wrote:Bit of a shocker by Broad and the umpires, I know it's for the greater good but he really should be ashamed unless he honestly did not realise he hit it which I find hard to believe.

Still lets turn the screw and destroy the convicts big time

I didn't see the Aussies all telling Trott to stay put when his wicket was given.

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Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 10:21 am

Lol I know but there convicts so they don't know how to be honest

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 10:42 am

Broad edges and walks, great 65 from him, helped put us in a winning position, fabulous ton from Bell also

290 odd lead now

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 11:28 am

311 to win Aus, good luck with that

comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 1:14 pm

Bogratsteve wrote:311 to win Aus, good luck with that

Tbh I'm worried, Watson is playing very well, please please jinx me!!!!

WeAreDFC · Post by **WeAreDFC** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 5:00 pm

Looking good, although Agar is in now so who knows?

princes town · Post by **princes town** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 10:18 pm

There are times when I love cricket more than football and this is it.

comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 8:59 am

princes town wrote:There are times when I love cricket more than football and this is it.

I couldn't agree more

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:08 am

211-8 now Anderson is doing the business, Bumble has his keys in his hand

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