The Ashes 2017/2018

[Bum Crack]

Never in doubt you fullas

[whufc]

Smith deciscion doesn't seem to bad now!!!

[Gozu]

Smith deciscion doesn't seem to bad now!!!

As a smug Port fan used to always say to me, wasn't even worried!

[jackpot jim]

In the last decade, England have been set 350+ to win 15 times. Not only have they never won, they've never got within 100 of the target.

They will certainly give it a shake this time. The more you lose the closer you are to a win???

I'd be surprised if they get within 100 again and utterly shocked if they get within 50 and if they get the runs, well...............
Lets just say $1.30 or whatever Aust are atm is STEALING MONEY. Should be about $1.12

Make that 16 times they havent got within 100
Never in doubt
Yes, occasionally there are miraculous wins but history is a pretty good guide plus the fact that scoring runs for the whole match had been a very tough task so chasing another 178 with 6 wickets in hand on a 5th day pitch (Admittedly nothing like the 5 day old Adelaide pitches pre drop ins which would have had developed large cracks unlike the concrete like slabs they are now) is more like adding 300 for the last 6 wickets on a day 2 pitch.

[bennymacca]

What a great test match though. Had a bit of everything. And the new Adelaide Oval pitches have proven that drop ins don’t necessarily have to be slow boring pitches

[The Dark Knight]

News just in- Mitch Marsh added to the test squad.

http://www.cricket.com.au/news/australi ... 2017-12-06

[Computer Crashed]

Must say, pretty disappointed with how this has played out this afternoon - would've been good to see Woakes, Root and Ali dig in and take this down to the wire.

You are starting to seriously worry me.
Shame Hazels didn't take 6 wickets with his first 6 balls.

[daysofourlives]

News just in- Mitch Marsh added to the test squad.

http://www.cricket.com.au/news/australi ... 2017-12-06

No surprise, he will play
The old whats better than one Marsh in a team?

[Jim05]

News just in- Mitch Marsh added to the test squad.

http://www.cricket.com.au/news/australi ... 2017-12-06

[Computer Crashed]

just quietly, who the hell approved Handscombe to bat like he did ?
Facing most probably the best 2 swing bowlers in current cricket history yet still sits back on his stumps, no aggression to push forward, just survive.
Was there no observation beforehand ?
Very poor in my opinion despite his painful yet valuable 50 odd runs for the game.
Far better options than him if he is going to continue to bat like that.

[The Bedge]

Sayers has just flown out to Cairns.. Australia to go in unchanged.

Will be replaced in the 13 man squad after this test with Mitch Marsh.

Did call it Friday

[tigerpie]

just quietly, who the hell approved Handscombe to bat like he did ?
Facing most probably the best 2 swing bowlers in current cricket history yet still sits back on his stumps, no aggression to push forward, just survive.
Was there no observation beforehand ?
Very poor in my opinion despite his painful yet valuable 50 odd runs for the game.
Far better options than him if he is going to continue to bat like that.

Most blokes bat outside their crease to combat swing, and cut off the deck.
Makes getting out lbw harder.
Its tragic watching him go that far back blocking half volleys.
Bunny in the spotlight against a moving ball.

And to those of you who think it was solely Smith's decision not to enforce the follow on are dreaming.

[Corona Man]

News just in- Mitch Marsh added to the test squad.

http://www.cricket.com.au/news/australi ... 2017-12-06

No surprise, he will play
The old whats better than one Marsh in a team?

Stuff why don't they go all out and recall Geoff Marsh as well while they are at it

[Lightning McQueen]

just quietly, who the hell approved Handscombe to bat like he did ?
Facing most probably the best 2 swing bowlers in current cricket history yet still sits back on his stumps, no aggression to push forward, just survive.
Was there no observation beforehand ?
Very poor in my opinion despite his painful yet valuable 50 odd runs for the game.
Far better options than him if he is going to continue to bat like that.

Watching the dismissals for the match, I couldn't believe how many were out playing the ball well away from their body, both teams.

[Spargo]

Ben Stokes named in England’s ODI squad, no word yet on his spot in the test side.

[MW]

Ben Stokes named in England’s ODI squad, no word yet on his spot in the test side.

if he's eligible for the ODI's he's going to play in Perth 100%

[Bum Crack]

Anyone seen the clip of Phil Tuffnell explaining why they call him the cat? **** nearly pissed my pants when i heard it. It come up on my facebook page but i got no idea how to copy and paste shit on my phone but if someone could post the link you'll have a good laugh.

[Spargo]

Anyone seen the clip of Phil Tuffnell explaining why they call him the cat? **** nearly pissed my pants when i heard it. It come up on my facebook page but i got no idea how to copy and paste shit on my phone but if someone could post the link you'll have a good laugh.

I nearly drove off the road when I heard it - hilarious.

[mickey]

Anyone seen the clip of Phil Tuffnell explaining why they call him the cat? **** nearly pissed my pants when i heard it. It come up on my facebook page but i got no idea how to copy and paste shit on my phone but if someone could post the link you'll have a good laugh.

I nearly drove off the road when I heard it - hilarious.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1498285746925893&id=749663201788155

[The Bedge]

Anyone seen the clip of Phil Tuffnell explaining why they call him the cat? **** nearly pissed my pants when i heard it. It come up on my facebook page but i got no idea how to copy and paste shit on my phone but if someone could post the link you'll have a good laugh.

I nearly drove off the road when I heard it - hilarious.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1498285746925893&id=749663201788155

That's brilliant haha!