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by **mal** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:29 pm

OOH AAH is poised to become the leading wicket taker
in a World Cup tournament
he needs 2 wickets for the record

ADELAIDE HAWK where are you ?

MCGRATH = THE GREATEST O/D BOWLER WE HAVE HAD.

Ever since OOH AAH/WATTO/KP have been performing you have gone missing.
3 guys I have defended vehemently and they came good

At least the other knockers have continued to post

Regards
nostraMALdamus

by **bayman** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:00 pm

he has got the wickets because the batsmen have gone after him, he is at his used by date NOW, he has lost all is pace & is just bowling with guile (which is a credit to him) but yes he is a champion but a finished one

by **jackpot jim** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:35 pm

Might HAVE Been a great Bowler but a pity he was such a sook. Has no problem giving out sledges but is the biggest sook when he recieves it. Always carries on when he doesn't get the umpires decision to go his way, shaking his head all the time, knowing the cameras are him.
And what about during the recent 1 day series in Australia, i think it was Taits 2nd game in the series and was named ahead of Mcgrath in the batting order, I have it on Very Good authority that Mcgrath cracked a mental with Ponting and demanded he bat ahead of Tait, Ponting relented and switched the order only to see Mcgrath get a golden duck and walk off shaking his head as if hard done by again. What a TEAM Player. :butthead:

by **power01** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:49 pm

jackpot jim wrote:Might HAVE Been a great Bowler but a pity he was such a sook. Has no problem giving out sledges but is the biggest sook when he recieves it. Always carries on when he doesn't get the umpires decision to go his way, shaking his head all the time, knowing the cameras are him.
And what about during the recent 1 day series in Australia, i think it was Taits 2nd game in the series and was named ahead of Mcgrath in the batting order, I have it on Very Good authority that Mcgrath cracked a mental with Ponting and demanded he bat ahead of Tait, Ponting relented and switched the order only to see Mcgrath get a golden duck and walk off shaking his head as if hard done by again. What a TEAM Player.

I have heard very similiar stories...............but it will never take away from the fact he is one of the greatest bowlers of all time, in both the test and one day arena.............his stats speak for themselves........

to you Mr Grath I tip my hat!!!!!!!!!!!!!........................a true legend....

by **Rik E Boy** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:48 pm

McGrath>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>yabman and crackpot jim.

regards,

REB

by **Dutchy** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:36 pm

McGrath:

Champion cricketer - Yes
Love to have a beer with him - No

by **am Bays** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:13 pm

Dutchy wrote:McGrath:

Champion cricketer - Yes
Love to have a beer with him - No

Let me tell you Dutchy, he is a great bloke off the field... based on my 7 days with him when he played for the NT Invitational side in 2004. Took time to interact with my then 15 month old who was amazed people could get to be that tall.

He didn't crack the sh!ts when he batted 11 for us (Langer did the order)....

Like all champion sportspeople he has a healthy dose of what I call confidence and self belief others call it arrogance....

If you reasd some of his interviews when he retired he actually regrets the Sarwan incident now and freely admits the pressure he was under following his wife's relapse caused him to over-react

Not trying to compare them as bowlers but it is also one of the reasons why I don't criticise Andre Nel he has a lot of self belief too....

by **RoosterMarty** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 4:16 pm

Well said TM.. he does have a bit of arrogance because he knows he's good like most of the Aussie team. I have no problem with that display on the field as it has brought them a great deal of success and makes them a joy to watch. I'd imagine he would be a decent bloke off the field, he is known as the practical joker of the team so it's pretty clear he loves to have a laugh, he is not just a self-centred prick like some are led to believe.

6 times this World Cup he has taken a wicket in his first over, that is an unreal statistic, let's hope he makes it 7 and then 8

by **bayman** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:25 pm

IS THERE SOMEONE IN SPORT YOU DONT KNOW TM ?? AS YOU SEEM TO KNOW EVERYBODY

by **smac** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 11:55 am

bayman wrote:IS THERE SOMEONE IN SPORT YOU DONT KNOW TM ?? AS YOU SEEM TO KNOW EVERYBODY

Sportsmen go to visit burns victims all the time. :lol:

On McGrath, I have never met the bloke so can't judge him - would love to have a beer with him and find out for myself.

by **mighty_tiger_79** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:34 pm

smac wrote:
bayman wrote:IS THERE SOMEONE IN SPORT YOU DONT KNOW TM ?? AS YOU SEEM TO KNOW EVERYBODY
Sportsmen go to visit burns victims all the time.

On McGrath, I have never met the bloke so can't judge him - would love to have a beer with him and find out for myself.

id have a beer if it was his shout :drinkers:

by **rod_rooster** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:48 am

Glen is the greatest

by **mal** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:51 am

Just a lazy 3 wickets AGAIN v South Africa
Now got the record
ADELAIDE HAWK is missing in action
Glen is the greatest

by **am Bays** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:54 am

mal wrote:Just a lazy 3 wickets AGAIN v South Africa
Now got the record
ADELAIDE HAWK is missing in action
Glen is the greatest

At least he didn't get spanked like Watson did yesterday???? :shock:

by **Aerie** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:09 pm

Glenn McGrath is a champion in every sense of the word. Like Warne - he hasn't faded at the end and will go out with dignity and as the best bowler at his craft in the world. A legend of world cricket - another great player who I am so glad to have seen who my future kids and grandkids will ask about in the same way I ask my old man about Lillee and other greats.

by **mal** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 12:58 pm

37 YEARS OLD
26 WICKETS[A W/CUP RECORD FOER A SERIES]
AVERAGE 13-73

I can go to my grave happy Ive seen this monumental superstar in action
My 2nd favourite bowler[after DKL]
Absolute champion