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Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 2:57 pm
by mal
As stoopid as this may seem , might have to take a squad of 25
I have no doubt covid is gunna be a BIG factor

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 3:09 pm
by Lightning McQueen
whufc wrote:
mal wrote:
RB wrote:No way in the world would I be playing another allrounder in addition to Green and Lab/Smith/Head who can all bowl.

And no way in the world would I be playing fewer than 5 specialist batsmen, let alone replacing one of our top five with M. Marsh or Henriques.


Neither wood I
The question is do you take these '''''flexible'''''players for COVID insurance in a squad of players?


If your taking 18-20 blokes I agree you probably do look at Mitch marsh as cover for Green and then potentially Wade who is your short term mr fix it, if things with Covid go real pear shaped.

Tbh Marsh might go anyway as they may want that number 6 bat / pace option guaranteed in the event Green goes down. That then lets them still play the two front line spinners


Marsh is going, that's a no-brainer for mine.

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 3:11 pm
by Lightning McQueen
mal wrote:As stoopid as this may seem , might have to take a squad of 25
I have no doubt covid is gunna be a BIG factor

I don't think they'll take too many, if they can still provide XI then they'll be forced to play, if 10 out of 20 got covid the match would be deferred.

We won't want to sacrifice our rankings for the sake of having a game and fielding a 2nd string side.

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 3:27 pm
by Armchair expert
I am sure there would be some t20 comp in that part of the world Australia could poach from if shit hit the fan.

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:51 pm
by Dutchy
Brodlach wrote:Noticed Usi walk off from celebrating last night , thought it was odd. Turns out because alcohol was being sprayed, against his religious beliefs, we moved away. Cummins saw this, told his team to but the alcohol away then called Usi back. Now that’s a captain


Agreed, however knowing Uzi's beliefs I thought it was a bit ordinary that his team mates took champagne out there on stage in the 1st place

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 8:36 pm
by whufc
Anyone seen the video of Cummins reigning the goat in at the bar where the barmy army and Aussie players are having a sing off.

It’s nothing bad but funny watching Cummins signal to Lyon not to do something

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 9:02 pm
by The Dark Knight
whufc wrote:Anyone seen the video of Cummins reigning the goat in at the bar where the barmy army and Aussie players are having a sing off.

It’s nothing bad but funny watching Cummins signal to Lyon not to do something

It's from Khawaja's Instagram story, the Aussies are singing True Blue and Gazza wanted to sing the team song but Cummins said No haha. Gazza looks like he's enjoying himself and it looks like the Aussies have had a decent circuit today.

There's another video that Steve Smith posted of both the Aussies and the Barmy Army singing Sweet Caroline in unison.

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 7:19 am
by whufc
The Dark Knight wrote:
whufc wrote:Anyone seen the video of Cummins reigning the goat in at the bar where the barmy army and Aussie players are having a sing off.

It’s nothing bad but funny watching Cummins signal to Lyon not to do something

It's from Khawaja's Instagram story, the Aussies are singing True Blue and Gazza wanted to sing the team song but Cummins said No haha. Gazza looks like he's enjoying himself and it looks like the Aussies have had a decent circuit today.

There's another video that Steve Smith posted of both the Aussies and the Barmy Army singing Sweet Caroline in unison.


Yeah the ones with the barmy army are great

Looks like great fun

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:10 am
by Lightning McQueen
Dutchy wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Noticed Usi walk off from celebrating last night , thought it was odd. Turns out because alcohol was being sprayed, against his religious beliefs, we moved away. Cummins saw this, told his team to but the alcohol away then called Usi back. Now that’s a captain


Agreed, however knowing Uzi's beliefs I thought it was a bit ordinary that his team mates took champagne out there on stage in the 1st place


They're still allowed to celebrate how they've always known to celebrate IMO, if you're a vegan and you go out for dinner with a heap of friends you can't expect them to not pick the rib-eye.

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:12 am
by Lightning McQueen
The Dark Knight wrote:
whufc wrote:Anyone seen the video of Cummins reigning the goat in at the bar where the barmy army and Aussie players are having a sing off.

It’s nothing bad but funny watching Cummins signal to Lyon not to do something

It's from Khawaja's Instagram story, the Aussies are singing True Blue and Gazza wanted to sing the team song but Cummins said No haha. Gazza looks like he's enjoying himself and it looks like the Aussies have had a decent circuit today.

There's another video that Steve Smith posted of both the Aussies and the Barmy Army singing Sweet Caroline in unison.



That's fair enough then, didn't pay much attention but it looked like Patty was telling him to wind it in.

TBH, I don't know why this footage gets posted, I think it's great that they can let their hair down so everyone should put their phones away and let them enjoy their downtime.

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:13 am
by Lightning McQueen
whufc wrote:Anyone seen the video of Cummins reigning the goat in at the bar where the barmy army and Aussie players are having a sing off.

It’s nothing bad but funny watching Cummins signal to Lyon not to do something


How was Carey celebrating?

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:51 am
by amber_fluid
Lightning McQueen wrote:
whufc wrote:Anyone seen the video of Cummins reigning the goat in at the bar where the barmy army and Aussie players are having a sing off.

It’s nothing bad but funny watching Cummins signal to Lyon not to do something


How was Carey celebrating?


Average.
Dropped a couple of pint glasses

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:53 am
by amber_fluid
Lightning McQueen wrote:
Dutchy wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Noticed Usi walk off from celebrating last night , thought it was odd. Turns out because alcohol was being sprayed, against his religious beliefs, we moved away. Cummins saw this, told his team to but the alcohol away then called Usi back. Now that’s a captain


Agreed, however knowing Uzi's beliefs I thought it was a bit ordinary that his team mates took champagne out there on stage in the 1st place


They're still allowed to celebrate how they've always known to celebrate IMO, if you're a vegan and you go out for dinner with a heap of friends you can't expect them to not pick the rib-eye.


Yep be inclusive and respectful but don’t change what you do to suit others beliefs especially when they’re in the minority still

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:47 am
by Lightning McQueen
amber_fluid wrote:
Lightning McQueen wrote:
They're still allowed to celebrate how they've always known to celebrate IMO, if you're a vegan and you go out for dinner with a heap of friends you can't expect them to not pick the rib-eye.


Yep be inclusive and respectful but don’t change what you do to suit others beliefs especially when they’re in the minority still

What were the chances of you and I thinking any differently to each other where alcohol is involved? :partyman:

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:51 am
by Armchair expert
What a strange comparison, don't know how you guys eat but I don't tend to bathe people in rib eye steak juices.

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:55 am
by amber_fluid
Armchair expert wrote:What a strange comparison, don't know how you guys eat but I don't tend to bathe people in rib eye steak juices.


Why not?

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:06 am
by whufc
Lightning McQueen wrote:
The Dark Knight wrote:
whufc wrote:Anyone seen the video of Cummins reigning the goat in at the bar where the barmy army and Aussie players are having a sing off.

It’s nothing bad but funny watching Cummins signal to Lyon not to do something

It's from Khawaja's Instagram story, the Aussies are singing True Blue and Gazza wanted to sing the team song but Cummins said No haha. Gazza looks like he's enjoying himself and it looks like the Aussies have had a decent circuit today.

There's another video that Steve Smith posted of both the Aussies and the Barmy Army singing Sweet Caroline in unison.



That's fair enough then, didn't pay much attention but it looked like Patty was telling him to wind it in.

TBH, I don't know why this footage gets posted, I think it's great that they can let their hair down so everyone should put their phones away and let them enjoy their downtime.


Agree, there would be have been a lot of AFL blokes in trouble if phones were as common in the lates 90’s early 2000’s :lol:

It was interesting to see though that Pat is definitely the leader on and off the phone and that they respect him heaps. When he signals for Lyon there is no argument or anything like that he just decides to take Pats advice straight away.

I do wonder if that was the same under Smith, Pat seems to be a more commanding/authoritive figure

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:07 am
by whufc
amber_fluid wrote:
Lightning McQueen wrote:
whufc wrote:Anyone seen the video of Cummins reigning the goat in at the bar where the barmy army and Aussie players are having a sing off.

It’s nothing bad but funny watching Cummins signal to Lyon not to do something


How was Carey celebrating?


Average.
Dropped a couple of pint glasses


Judging by the lack of appeal when batsmen have edged one I’m not sure you would get a shout from him either. :lol:

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:22 am
by Dutchy
Lightning McQueen wrote:
Dutchy wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Noticed Usi walk off from celebrating last night , thought it was odd. Turns out because alcohol was being sprayed, against his religious beliefs, we moved away. Cummins saw this, told his team to but the alcohol away then called Usi back. Now that’s a captain


Agreed, however knowing Uzi's beliefs I thought it was a bit ordinary that his team mates took champagne out there on stage in the 1st place


They're still allowed to celebrate how they've always known to celebrate IMO, if you're a vegan and you go out for dinner with a heap of friends you can't expect them to not pick the rib-eye.


The champagne squirt lasted 2-3 seconds, no one would have noticed if they didn't take it out onto stage

Re: Australian International Summer (The Ashes) 2021/22

PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:23 am
by Brodlach
I too think the champagne spray is unnecessary , does nothing for the celebration