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Re: Ashes 2019 - LP - 08-02-2019
(08-01-2019, 10:15 PM)malo link Wrote:And honestly, how does Alem Dar continue to get test matches.
I think he's OK but perhaps he is too easily influenced by home crowds, but he's not on his lonesome in this regard!
I suspect that is why England love him, because he can be "got at" by the chants and screams of the Balmy Army! Aussie supporters are like Church Mice by comparison!
PS; Anyone else notice the Carlton caps appearing regularly in the crowd coverage overnight, it must have given Sheedy an overnight stomach ulcer! Does the club still have that campaign running of getting your Carlton jumper or cap on social media coverage around the world?
Re: Ashes 2019 - tonyo - 08-02-2019
(08-02-2019, 12:33 AM)LP link Wrote:PS; Anyone else notice the Carlton caps appearing regularly in the crowd coverage overnight, it must have given Sheedy an overnight stomach ulcer! Does the club still have that campaign running of getting your Carlton jumper or cap on social media coverage around the world?
Given that the Carlton cap-wearers probably planned their trips for the Ashes some time ago, it might just be a comment on the fact that they didn't see much value in hanging out at the MCG or Marvel stadium in August! Sheedy would say the Essendon supporters are all getting ready to attend finals matches.....
Re: Ashes 2019 - JonHenry - 08-02-2019
(08-01-2019, 10:53 PM)capcom link Wrote:I also hate that bloody decision to have neutral umpires. Home tests, home grown.
... and we had perhaps the finest in the world.
If we aren’t careful all umpires will be Indian
Re: Ashes 2019 - Professer E - 08-02-2019
Self righteous pricks these poms... Headlines like "should have banned him for life"!
Didn't see such indignation when Atherton got done for rubbing dirt on the pill, or using mints to extract swing, or a bloke bashing blokes outside a nightclub.
Re: Ashes 2019 - capcom - 08-02-2019
English tabloids are only suitable for wrapping fish or lining the bottom of your birdcage.
Just cheap trash.
Re: Ashes 2019 - ElwoodBlues1 - 08-02-2019
(08-02-2019, 08:17 AM)Professer E link Wrote:Self righteous pricks these poms... Headlines like "should have banned him for life"!
Didn't see such indignation when Atherton got done for rubbing dirt on the pill, or using mints to extract swing, or a bloke bashing blokes outside a nightclub.
Worst is Faf, seems to get fined/suspended every series for some dodgy activity but his credibility remains intact.
Be interesting to see if Paine can keep his spot in the team, both Wade and Carey are better with the bat but not with the gloves.
Would the ACB go back to Smith as captain if Paine lost his place? Smith has genuine remorse for his actions but I'm not sure the ACB
would take the punt on him again.
Re: Ashes 2019 - Professer E - 08-03-2019
Warner and Bancroft have been decidedly underwhelming this test. Both need to put up or get *****ed off. No time for passengers.
Another pretty cameo from Khawaja when a more extended dig was required. Disappointing.
Re: Ashes 2019 - capcom - 08-03-2019
We are seriously deficient in the top order.
Pathetic to get real about it.
Re: Ashes 2019 - ElwoodBlues1 - 08-03-2019
Bancrofts technique in English conditions isn't going to work, not sure why Harris didn't play who seems that Chris Rogers/Rory Burns
style of fighter who will grind out the runs against the moving ball.
Interesting seeing Smith in defacto captain mode marshalling the troops from 1st slip, don't see Paine lasting as captain and while
you need input from senior players I think its out of order for him to be giving directions in such a bold manner.
Game is evenly poised and with Anderson out we can win Imo.
Re: Ashes 2019 - Professer E - 08-04-2019
The Bancroft selection is downright bizarre.