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1,712 posts
Location: Bristol,UK
Whos been watching this gripping series between England and Australia?
I hated cricket for years but got into it properly a couple of summers ago and have loved the game ever since. This years ashes has been the most exciting competition I've watched so far and I was a bit suprised to not have seen any threads on it considering the large Aussie and English membership.
So, can England hold on for the win? Will Australia pull something out of the bag to get them back?
Your thoughts ladies and gents
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6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
Only England can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory with such skill!
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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
enthusiast
214 posts
Location: Melbourne Australia
woohoo go aussies!
the english selectors will be off their dials if they don't make some changes now.
almost hope the poms win in perth just to make the series a little exciting, for the Melb Boxing day test which is huge.
don't rate your (pom) chances of retaining them now though.
Trying to play the Akashic records,
but my turntables not compatible.
Are we there yet?
1,897 posts
Location: australia
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woooohoooo
bring on the perth test
Sweet talented nutter
2,615 posts
Location: Brisbane Oz, Australia
How did the english lose that test it must be so demoralising. So is monty and micheal vaughn playing in the next test ?.
that shrewd and knavish sprite
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I am the merry wander of the night -puk
Do you do the poiz?
530 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Just got sent these... Sorry but someone had to put them up :P
Q. What do Geraint Jones and Michael Jackson have in common?
A. They both wear gloves for no apparent reason
Q. What is the height of optimism?
A. An English batsman applying sunscreen.
Q. What does Ashley Giles put in his hands to make sure the next ball almost always takes a wicket?
A. A bat.
Q. What would Glen McGrath be if he was an Englishman?
A. An allrounder.
Q. What advantage do Kevin Pieterson, Andrew Strauss and Geraint Jones have over the rest of their team-mates?
A. At least they can say they're not really English.
Q. What is the English version of a hat-trick?
A. Three runs in three balls.
Q. What do you call an Englishman with 100 runs against his name?
A. A bowler.
Q. What is the most proficient form of footwork displayed by English batsmen?
A. The walk back to the pavilion.
Q. Who has the easiest job in the English squad?
A. The guy who removes the red ball marks from the bats.
Q. Why is Andrew Flintoff the unluckiest English player?
A. Because he was born in England
Q. What does "Ashes" stand for?
A. Another Sad Horrific English Series
Q. What's the English version of LBW?
A. Lost, Beaten, Walloped.
Q. Who spends the most time on the crease of anyone in the English team?
A. The person who ironed the cricket whites.
"In the end there is only fire and a waterfall"
Insert Champagne Here
13,215 posts
Location: without class distinction, Australia
*falls off her chair*
i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey
Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...
Sweet talented nutter
2,615 posts
Location: Brisbane Oz, Australia
How about bringing back Phil Tuffenel?.
that shrewd and knavish sprite
Called Robin Good Fellow ; are you not he that is frighten of the maidens of the villagery - fairy
I am the merry wander of the night -puk
old hand
1,107 posts
Location: In a test pit, Mackay, Australia
And WG Grace, he'd play better in his present state than the rest of the team.
There is a slight possibility that I am not actually right all of the time.
enthusiast
214 posts
Location: Melbourne Australia
hahah, brilliant
Trying to play the Akashic records,
but my turntables not compatible.
Tosser
1,712 posts
Location: Bristol,UK
Hmm- cruel...
Paneasar played in a game today- 2 wickets for 63 runs in 10 overs. He did dismiss 2 of the most dangerous batsmen, but he also got smashed about a bit.
He is still the most exciting and likely prospect that the English teams have for the next three tests though
Insert Champagne Here
13,215 posts
Location: without class distinction, Australia
yes but a champion team will always defeat a team of champions
i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey
Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...
Tosser
1,712 posts
Location: Bristol,UK
Right Miss Rouge...
Its time we started our war of words again (seeing as words are about the only decent thing in Englands attack at the moment...)
Well? Your turn to open proceedings I reckon
Insert Champagne Here
13,215 posts
Location: without class distinction, Australia
shouldn't we wait for the toss(ers)?
*edit* don't mind me, i hadn't even realised today's date...
sorry, not in the mood to argue today. feeling too much like i'm going to cry cos i'm not getting a christmas. cricket is just reminding me of missing australia as well
EDITED_BY: Rouge Dragon (1166069810)
i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey
Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...
Tosser
1,712 posts
Location: Bristol,UK
No problems- I don't want to argue either- banter maybe
for Rouge Meanwhile, in the cricket....
Not a bad day
Paneasr finally turned up and got 5 wickets, and even Steve 'where's-the-wicket' harmison got into his considerable stride and took 4.
We lost two early wickets, but at 51-2 at the close of play, the Aussies aren't getting it all their way
Tosser
1,712 posts
Location: Bristol,UK
Bugger.
Insert Champagne Here
13,215 posts
Location: without class distinction, Australia
*hands Mr Chutney his words on a silver platter*
Hungry, m'dear?
i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey
Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...
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4,696 posts
Location: home of the tiney toothy bear, Australia
haha
Australia FTW!
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Insert Champagne Here
13,215 posts
Location: without class distinction, Australia
I just made two cricket bats, and I have dowel and a file, and will make stumps and bails tomorrow.
There's going to be a Boxing Day test in Japan!!!
i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey
Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...
Tosser
1,712 posts
Location: Bristol,UK
Insert Champagne Here
13,215 posts
Location: without class distinction, Australia
Boxing Day Test In Japan!
i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey
Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...
Tosser
1,712 posts
Location: Bristol,UK
That looks like great fun Miss Rouge- I can't imagine what the Japanese must think of Cricket- most of Britian don't really understand it
As for the cricket- I think its fair to say that England have been truly stuffed.
Well played Australia, looking forward to the rematch already
old hand
1,107 posts
Location: In a test pit, Mackay, Australia
Was that the greatest display of patheticness ever or what?
There is a slight possibility that I am not actually right all of the time.
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