4th Ashes Test : MCG

[Jim05]

Thank god for siddle. Busts his arse all day every day, he deserves another 5 fa or better. Our best by a mile this test and probably our bowler of series. Cant believe they were thinking of dropping him. Hilfy has to go long before him

[NFC]

Thank god for siddle. Busts his arse all day every day, he deserves another 5 fa or better. Our best by a mile this test and probably our bowler of series. Cant believe they were thinking of dropping him. Hilfy has to go long before him

5th test:

Watson
Hughes
Khawaja
Clarke
Hussey
Ponting
Haddin
Smith
Harris
Siddle
Pattinson

[mal]

One thing the current referral rule has obviously done is think that a captain has the right to object not once, but now also a second time...not happy with the first decision Ponting then starts waving his finger at Dar...very embarrassing for all Aussies. The umpire's decision is final you ass! Shame Ponting Shame...

I agree, very poor show by Ricky Ponting and he derserved his fine. The major reason I want it taken from the players is that they are using it as a tactic. Typical bloody "sportsmen" these days, you introduce a rule to help them and they turn it into a tactic to cheat the system just like AFL coaches do.

It's obvious they are playing the numbers game and if a key batsman is given out caught behind or LBW, they'll refer it in the hope it was a no ball or something. Take Chris Gayle when he was here last. Every time he was dismissed he referred it, didn't matter if he broke his bat on it, or playing back and across to one hitting him on the boot laces.

It's not what the rule is there for and it's crap. They already have a rule which tells batsmen not to linger at the crease and get off as quickly as possible, then they bring in another one which tells batsmen to stand there discussing with their partner if they should go or not.

Yes, we all want correct decisions, but surely the umpiring panel can work it out for themselves without the help of players trying to rort the system. If they must insist upon players having the right to call for referals, maybe introduce a 25 or 50 run penalty if they are wrong. That would certainly cut down the number of frivolous referals.

agree hawk the players are flaunting the rules
imagine a team 9 for,and needing 2 runs to win, snick to the keeper
they refer the decision in case it was a no ball

[fish]

8-508 England have now QUINTUPLED the Australian total.

[fish]

agree hawk the players are flaunting the rules
imagine a team 9 for,and needing 2 runs to win, snick to the keeper
they refer the decision in case it was a no ball

If it was a no-ball it will be given not-out. Correct decision. Play on.
And if it wasn't a no-ball then it's out. Correct decision. Game over.

What is the problem??

[mal]

agree hawk the players are flaunting the rules
imagine a team 9 for,and needing 2 runs to win, snick to the keeper
they refer the decision in case it was a no ball

If it was a no-ball it will be given not-out. Correct decision. Play on.
And if it wasn't a no-ball then it's out. Correct decision. Game over.

What is the problem??

TREMELTT B HILF 4
Why didnt TREMELTT call for a referral
It might have been a no ball
get the drift
frivolous appealing
batsman knowing they are out, and refering in case of a no ball
believe me it will happen

[bayman]

will australia last the day ? surely they'll show some fight ? & lose TOMorrow

[NFC]

Hilf cleaning up the tail, more wallpaper over the cracks, how awesome.

[fish]

agree hawk the players are flaunting the rules
imagine a team 9 for,and needing 2 runs to win, snick to the keeper
they refer the decision in case it was a no ball

If it was a no-ball it will be given not-out. Correct decision. Play on.
And if it wasn't a no-ball then it's out. Correct decision. Game over.

What is the problem??

TREMELTT B HILF 4
Why didnt TREMELTT call for a referral
It might have been a no ball
get the drift
frivolous appealing
batsman knowing they are out, and refering in case of a no ball
believe me it will happen

It can only happen twice in an innings at worse and, as far as I know, frivolous appeals are not prevalent in the game. I'm sure the captains and team-mates of players who appeal frivolously will not be happy and will knock it on the head if it starts happening.

[mal]

Has Phil Hughes ever got out LBW in a Test Match ?
IF not will he ever get out LBW in a Test Match ?
I hope he makes a ton + in the 2nd dig, aint sure if heez up to this level, but he is entertaining to watch

AU 2nd dig
Lets hope we make close to 500 and gain some respect

[Jim05]

5th test team
Watson
Maddison
Katich
Khawaja
Hussey (c)
Ferguson
Haddin
Johnson
Okeefe
Siddle
Harris

[mal]

FISH and MAL batting in a Teat match
9/267
2 needed to win 1 needed to draw
We have 2 referrals left
MAL facing the last ball of an over
MAL hooks and misses the ball, and asks for a referral
what the ...
FISH asks MAL why , this is embarrasing
MAL , Why not, what if its a no ball, we get 1 run and get a tie at least
good thinkin MAL !!!

NEXT OVER
FISH cleaned bowled , about to walk off
MAL intercepts
FISH make a referral
But why mal
It might be a no ball
Yeah good thinkin again Mal, and yeah we got nuttin to lose
Fish, if anyone asks, tellem you farted, and you think thats why the bails came off
good thinkin Mal !!!

[bayman]

5th test team
Watson
Maddison
Katich
Khawaja
Hussey (c)
Ferguson
Haddin
Johnson
Okeefe
Siddle
Harris

is katich & harris fit ?

i'd give mals love child a game as we need a tall quick bowler that can get bounce from a good length......peter george

[cripple]

FISH and MAL batting in a Teat match
9/267
2 needed to win 1 needed to draw
We have 2 referrals left
MAL facing the last ball of an over
MAL hooks and misses the ball, and asks for a referral
what the ...
FISH asks MAL why , this is embarrasing
MAL , Why not, what if its a no ball, we get 1 run and get a tie at least
good thinkin MAL !!!

NEXT OVER
FISH cleaned bowled , about to walk off
MAL intercepts
FISH make a referral
But why mal
It might be a no ball
Yeah good thinkin again Mal, and yeah we got nuttin to lose
Fish, if anyone asks, tellem you farted, and you think thats why the bails came off
good thinkin Mal !!!

Time to build a bridge i think. We should all want to correct decision made, no matter the process that happens to get there. Times are changing and with the increased scrutiny, pressure, contracts and livliehoods at stake with every decision made, I believe that all steps should be taken to get the correct decision. If the bowler can keep his foot behind the line in the first place there would be nothing to worry about.

[locky801]

Engl all out finally for 513

6 wickets to Siddle

Spose to pitch will now turn back into a minefield

[fish]

FISH and MAL batting in a Teat match
9/267
2 needed to win 1 needed to draw
We have 2 referrals left
MAL facing the last ball of an over
MAL hooks and misses the ball, and asks for a referral
what the ...
FISH asks MAL why , this is embarrasing
MAL , Why not, what if its a no ball, we get 1 run and get a tie at least
good thinkin MAL !!!

NEXT OVER
FISH cleaned bowled , about to walk off
MAL intercepts
FISH make a referral
But why mal
It might be a no ball
Yeah good thinkin again Mal, and yeah we got nuttin to lose
Fish, if anyone asks, tellem you farted, and you think thats why the bails came off
good thinkin Mal !!!

Fish clean bowled - now you are being totally ridiculous!

[Adelaide Hawk]

FISH and MAL batting in a Teat match

I'm intrigued as to what a Teat match is

[Adelaide Hawk]

agree hawk the players are flaunting the rules
imagine a team 9 for,and needing 2 runs to win, snick to the keeper
they refer the decision in case it was a no ball

We've already seen that to some degree. I can't recall which Test, or who the batsman was, but the final wicket fell and the Test was over. The batsman was clearly out, but because they had one referal left, he called for it. So the players had to hang around waiting for the inevitable OUT decision before they could celebrate the win. If I'd been his captain I would have kicked him in the pants.

[whufc]

agree hawk the players are flaunting the rules
imagine a team 9 for,and needing 2 runs to win, snick to the keeper
they refer the decision in case it was a no ball

We've already seen that to some degree. I can't recall which Test, or who the batsman was, but the final wicket fell and the Test was over. The batsman was clearly out, but because they had one referal left, he called for it. So the players had to hang around waiting for the inevitable OUT decision before they could celebrate the win. If I'd been his captain I would have kicked him in the pants.

imho the DRS has taken away alot of that roar emotion of getting a wicket, especially the Peter Siddle hat-trick where the third batsmen out called for a review.

Also when you see the finger go up, its not as pumped as usual as you pretty much know an appeal is coming.

[bayman]

FISH and MAL batting in a Teat match

I'm intrigued as to what a Teat match is

is teat the plural of tit ?