Was there a cricket match today?

[HRT 1-2]

Just wondering why some forum members have gone a bit quiet about cricket of late? Bit of noise a few months back about the Ashes?

Hmmm, the numbers 105 and 147 have a nice ring;):p

[wayno]

Just as sweet as it gets. Great victory.

[TBVX05]

Yeah great figures from Lee 3 for 6 of 5 overs! He is stepping up and making critics eat their words!

[wayno]

About time he did. He seems to have pulled the throttle back a bit and is thinking a lot more. With his batting as well he is starting to become a very dangerous cricketer.

[MarkHM]

I think our blokes are lulling yours into a false sense of security before they strike...

[k1w1taxi]

Was there a cricket match today?

NO
A match would infer a contest between two teams. What we saw at Eden Park was a massacre.

With the Poms copping a hiding in Pakistan as well it seems normal transmission has been resumed.

In fact the only reason to watch the cricket from this side of the pond is to see how good the green & golds can get. Not just Lee stepping up but this new chap Hussey looks pretty special too.

Cheers
Lee

[V8SS]

I flicked the telly on to catch the end of the kiwi innings but it had already finished???:D

[TBVX05]

Originally posted by MarkHM
I think our blokes are lulling yours into a false sense of security before they strike...


No one agrees with you mate, Not even your NZ friends! ;)

[KiwiRallyFan]

Is this the right thread to talk about Rugby Union, Rugby League, Netball......

[wayno]

Lame comeback mate.

[Esses]

Originally posted by KiwiRallyFan
Is this the right thread to talk about Rugby Union, Rugby League, Netball......

The Wobblies & Kangaroos are just lulling YOUR boys into a false sense of security.:) As for Netball - stupid game. The ONLY game on the planet where you have to STOP when you get the ball. Not to mention THE highest incidence of knee & ankle injuries of any sport, anywhere.:rolleyes:

[Robert Murphy]

Originally posted by wayno
Lame comeback mate.

No, lame is getting excited over your soccer team making a tornament they wont even win a game at!;)

[wayno]

So I gather Kiwi's don't even acknowledge the biggest sporting tournament in the world exists?

[HRT_TIM]

we have been winning both rugby league,union and netball against NZ for ages .. it gets boring winning all the time. Had to let NZ think they have a chance

[KiwiRallyFan]

Originally posted by Esses
As for Netball - stupid game.
I think I have to disagree with you there. I play mixed indoor netball, and it's a great game. It requires quite a bit of skill and coordination, and is one of the few physical games that males and females can play competitively together. I might have to agree with you about the knees and ankles, although the only major injury I have had playing netball was a fractured elbow.

PS. Esses - Are you the forum member formerly known as Steve?

PPS. Wayno - Aren't the Olympics the biggest sporting event in the world?

PPPS. I'll say anything in this thread to divert attention away from the cricket....:D

[MarkHM]

I think in the spirit of Xmas we should put aside all these inter-country rivalries and do not lose sight of the fact that we are here on this earth to love our fellow man...Of course that is subject to review upon our next sporting victory.

[HRT 1-2]

Originally posted by KiwiRallyFan
I think I have to disagree with you there. I play mixed indoor netball, and it's a great game.

Do you wear a skirt when you play?;)

Originally posted by Robert Murphy
No, lame is getting excited over your soccer team making a tornament they wont even win a game at!

And I'll say what I said the last time you raised this, we do have a show of winning a game(s) at the cup, what chance do the Kiwi's have? :p

[Robert Murphy]

Which team(s) do you think you are most likely to get that win against?
Rob

[Dingo]

Originally posted by MarkHM
Of course that is subject to review upon our next sporting victory.
Which is scheduled for 2012...


:D

[HRT 1-2]

Originally posted by Robert Murphy
Which team(s) do you think you are most likely to get that win against?
Rob

Wouldn't have a clue, don't follow the sport but, I think if you are in a competition your chances of winning a game are far greater than that of a team that isn't in the comp!

[Robert Murphy]

You may have a greater chance, but you still have no chance!;)
Rob

[VXfan]

I still remember the kiwis scoring 2 goals against Scotland in the '82 finals.Unfortunately Scotland scored 5 lol.
I reckon the Aussies will do pretty well but I suppose it depends on who is in their group.
I'm amazed no-one has mentioned the disgusting behaviour from the kiwi cricket 'fans' the other day.Appalling.:mad:

[MarkHM]

Those goons at Eden Park should be made to sit through a replay of the Soccerroos greatest hits!

[wayno]

Originally posted by KiwiRallyFan
PPS. Wayno - Aren't the Olympics the biggest sporting event in the world?


I'm pretty sure the soccer world cup has the highest viewing figures of any sporting event in the world. Soccer is the only truly international football code and a great game in my eyes.
Netball is a physical sport. I also played mixed for a while and thought it was great fun. I never really understood it and apart from getting suspended once for punching a guy that was pushing and tugging at my shirt all match it was great fun.
I'm noy sure what position I played but I called it centre half forward! :D

[k1w1taxi]

Originally posted by VXfan
I'm amazed no-one has mentioned the disgusting behaviour from the kiwi cricket 'fans' the other day.Appalling.:mad:

They weren't kiwis they were Aucklanders:D

Cheers
Lee

PPS 2 goals against Scotland is still 2 more than Oz have scored in the finals.

[TBVX05]

How on earth NZ made the world cup finals I'll never know. All I know is they'll never make it again. AUS will have numerous chances in the future!

[Robert Murphy]

Seeing that the common theme on this forum is cars, maybe we should start talking A1GP on this thread?;) :D
Rob

[Robert Murphy]

Originally posted by TBVX05
How on earth NZ made the world cup finals I'll never know. All I know is they'll never make it again. AUS will have numerous chances in the future!

This is a wrong uneducated and stupid statement.:rolleyes:
Apart from the words "ill never Know". Which seam to be true.:o
Rob

[V8SS]

Originally posted by TBVX05
How on earth NZ made the world cup finals I'll never know. All I know is they'll never make it again. AUS will have numerous chances in the future!

You obviously haven't looked up the history of how NZ got there. For a start, they beat Australia 2-0 in Australia during their pool match. They had to play a record 15 games to get there. The most by any qualifying country. They also had to win their last pool match away in Saudi Arabia by 5 clear goals to force a play off with China and won 5-0 and then had to beat China to make the finals. This they did with the winning goal coming from a certain 18 year Wynton Rufer.
OK, they didn't do so well at the Finals but it was a hell of an effort to get there.

[MarkHM]

Originally posted by TBVX05
How on earth NZ made the world cup finals I'll never know. All I know is they'll never make it again. AUS will have numerous chances in the future!

Why, do you know something we don't?

[TBVX05]

Wynton Rufer is overated, it pisses me off that a NZ player won Oceana player of the century. Harry Kewell would have won it if he was born 10 years earlier!

[k1w1taxi]

Originally posted by TBVX05
Wynton Rufer is overated,

Ask any Euro(as opposed to British) fan older than 15 who Rufer is. Or Kewell. Iknow who they will know the most about.

I also know who will be most remebered in 20 years for their football abilites.

Cheers
Lee

[TBVX05]

I dont think so, make that over 30!

[TBVX05]

Anyway, hopefully Brad Hodge can cement his place by making a big score tomorrow. I cant believe Mick Lewis is in the AUS squad, but he could be a useful one day player. Hopefully he deosnt get belted tomorrow! Im glad Merve Hughes is having an impact in the selection panel, now there are more VICS in the side!!! :rolleyes: :cool:

[MarkHM]

Do you see ok with only one eye?

[Robert Murphy]

Well done, Mr Symonds. Great batting display, hats off.
Rob

[HRT 1-2]

Originally posted by Robert Murphy
Well done, Mr Symonds. Great batting display, hats off.
Rob

Yeah, well done Symo 157 off 127 balls! Clarkey did well to 82 not out off 77 balls!

Aus innings 5-322.

[TBVX05]

Originally posted by MarkHM
Do you see ok with only one eye?


I cant stand NZ in any sport because theyre allways competitive against AUS and hardly competitive agiants anybody else! The only NZ team I respect is the rugby codes... (because I dont follow it :D )

I also cant stand that fat ***** in the netball, someone should tell her she belongs in another sport!



Well done Symonds, smash them into oblivion where they belong! :cool:

[tonynz]

TBVX05
Whats your problem.
Maybe you should look further into facts before posting.
You make some of the most stupid post I have ever read any where.

[k1w1taxi]

I guess Symonds Didn't like seeing Mills figures of 2 - 24 off 8 because he sure ruined them in a hurry. Really wish I could have watched that instead of listening on The Radio.

I also cant stand that fat ***** in the netball, someone should tell her she belongs in another sport!

I guess you mean Williama Davu. Personally I think its great to see a Kiwi giving back to the Ozzies what they have been perfecting for years!:)

Cheers
lee

[daggy]

Now thats a game of cricket. Most incredible game i have seen.
Gotta love foxtel sometimes.
New Zealand just got all out for 320 with 2 balls to go.
Brett lee got slogged, (85 runs of 10 overs)
Mick Lewis (whoever he is) bowled the last over and they needed a run a ball with 2 wickets left.
Awesome bowling by lewis led to a great direct hit from m.clarke and also a run out from lewis at the end. We will all know who lewis is now!

[TBVX05]

Excellent debut for Lewis, go VICS! :cool:

[wayno]

That was bloody awesome. Pity I had to work so could only listen on the radio when I got the chance.
Fantastic effort from both sides.
No skiting from me. Great to have cricket like that.

[Robert Murphy]

I also cant stand that fat ***** in the netball, someone should tell her she belongs in another sport!



This is a family show, Watch your language, remember you have already been banned once. gmcorvette.
Rob:mad:

[MarkHM]

Originally posted by TBVX05
I cant stand NZ in any sport because theyre allways competitive against AUS and hardly competitive agiants anybody else! The only NZ team I respect is the rugby codes... (because I dont follow it :D )

I also cant stand that fat ***** in the netball, someone should tell her she belongs in another sport!



Well done Symonds, smash them into oblivion where they belong! :cool:

Pull your head in you clown!

[tonynz]

Mark
We can also ad the Aust Porsche GT3 Championship to the NZ list of victories.

[wayno]

Originally posted by Robert Murphy
This is a family show, Watch your language, remember you have already been banned once. gmcorvette.
Rob:mad:

Agree. Think, then type. It's not difficult is it! :rolleyes:

[HRT 1-2]

No, lame is getting excited over your soccer team making a tornament they wont even win a game at!;)

Sorry, but I felt I needed to dredge up this old quote for some reason;)

[Kenseth17]

Great win by the Socceroos. I don't think that really surprises anyone here. Now the tough matches really begin. Just looking back over some of the comments I had to wince. The World Cup is the largest sporting event in the world -ie larger than the Olympics in both attendance and TV viewers. I do think the Kiwis will qualify for the World Cup sometime down the track as Australia are now in Asia and hopefully Oceania get a automatic spot.
Until then - Go Socceroos!!!!

[Goodwrench3]

Great win by the Socceroos. I don't think that really surprises anyone here. Now the tough matches really begin. Just looking back over some of the comments I had to wince. The World Cup is the largest sporting event in the world -ie larger than the Olympics in both attendance and TV viewers. I do think the Kiwis will qualify for the World Cup sometime down the track as Australia are now in Asia and hopefully Oceania get a automatic spot.
Until then - Go Socceroos!!!!

Interesting outlook. The Olympics is the more credible event though.
Your figures re viewers and attendance may be right, but having spent much time in Europe working of recent times, I'd say 'Football' appeals more to the lower common demononater - in general. Of which I'm one I'll admit.

[Robert Murphy]

Sorry, but I felt I needed to dredge up this old quote for some reason;)
I stand corrected. Well done Australia. You have truly come of age in the world of soccer.
Victory will be even sweeter next time we beat you.
Rob

[HRT 1-2]

I stand corrected. Well done Australia. You have truly come of age in the world of soccer.
Victory will be even sweeter next time we beat you.
Rob

At what:confused: ;)

[Robert Murphy]

At what:confused: ;)

Everything...:D
Rob

[Tumbo]

Umm right..........we'll put that statement alongside the Cook Cup shall we :rolleyes: :D

[Robert Murphy]

Umm right..........we'll put that statement alongside the Cook Cup shall we :rolleyes: :D

Whats a Cook Cup?
Rob

[Tumbo]

The start of the Wallabies reaserting dominance in Rugby :D.......................one hopes

[Robert Murphy]

The start of the Wallabies reaserting dominance in Rugby :D.......................one hopes

But anybody can beat England :D
Rob

[Leigh]

Umm right..........we'll put that statement alongside the Cook Cup shall we :rolleyes: :D
I think you want to look at where the Aussies have beaten the lads from across the Tasman;)

[Robert Murphy]

......Rugby, netball, basketball.... Ahhh that winning feeling.:D :D

I think the question was "At What?"

Rob

[Tumbo]

don't count the chickens before Saturday ;) I see the Springboks actually put points against you....don't know what that feels like :D

[Robert Murphy]

I know we cant sell, buy or advertise any thing here but are we allowed to bet on things?
Rob

[whitlam]

I know we cant sell, buy or advertise any thing here but are we allowed to bet on things?
Rob


They have the TAB for that...

[Robert Murphy]

don't count the chickens before Saturday ;) I see the Springboks actually put points against you....don't know what that feels like

bok, bok bok.. (no pun intended);) :D

Go the Mighty ABs!!! and just wait till we learn how to throw a ball:rolleyes:

Rob

[Tumbo]

maybe you can teach larkham :rolleyes: worst performance of his in a long time :(

[MarkHM]

don't count the chickens before Saturday ;) I see the Springboks actually put points against you....don't know what that feels like :D

i hear those chooks

[BATHURSTFAN]

When you think about it, with Rugby League and Rugby Union it is really NSW & Qld verus the rest of the world.

Its just a shame Rugby Union and Rugby League doesn't get the following at club level across Australia like Australian Rules does.

[toddy05]

Its just a shame Rugby Union and Rugby League doesn't get the following at club level across Australia like Australian Rules does.
AFL Qld does a great jpb of getting its sport in at grass roots level- the kids. They are the future premiers....

[Tumbo]

When you think about it, with ...Rugby Union it is really NSW & Qld verus the rest of the world.


I would disagree with that statement. George Gregan migrated to Canberra and grew up playing rugby at St. Edmund's; also from the Canberra and Eddies are Matt Giteu the highest payed Aust Union player and one of the world's best inside centres; Matt Henjak is from Canberra, Larkham from Queenbeyan which tho part of NSW claims to be part of Canberra.........so there is a territory in the mix to ;)

[Robert Murphy]

I would disagree with that statement. George Gregan migrated to Canberra and grew up playing rugby at St. Edmund's; also from the Canberra and Eddies are Matt Giteu the highest payed Aust Union player and one of the world's best inside centres; Matt Henjak is from Canberra, Larkham from Queenbeyan which tho part of NSW claims to be part of Canberra.........so there is a territory in the mix to ;)

Not to mention that NSW and QLD havent won any thing of significance in rugby union for a very long time.
Rob

[Robert Murphy]

When you think about it, with Rugby League and Rugby Union it is really NSW & Qld verus the rest of the world.

Its just a shame Rugby Union and Rugby League doesn't get the following at club level across Australia like Australian Rules does.

But rugby does have a following in more than one country in the world, unlike Australian rules.
I love aussie rules to watch but it is hard to build a following or follow if you never hear anything about it.
Rob

[whitlam]

But rugby does have a following in more than one country in the world, unlike Australian rules.
I love aussie rules to watch but it is hard to build a following or follow if you never hear anything about it.
Rob

Although i heard quite a few Americans are starting to play Aussie rules and earlier in the year a team (i can't remember which one) went over there and played a match there

[Tumbo]

Not to mention that NSW and QLD havent won any thing of significance in rugby union for a very long time.
Rob

True that! :D 2004 seems to long ago for me. Wish we still had the exciting Giteu, henjak and most importantly Roff playing for us :(

[HRT 1-2]

......Rugby, netball, basketball.... Ahhh that winning feeling.:D :D

I think the question was "At What?"

Rob

The foundations are crumbling;)

[whitlam]

If anyones interested the International Tri Series Beach Cricket between Australia, West Indies and England is on channel 10 now for the eastern daylight savings states or 1pm everywhere else :D

[Dingo]

If anyones interested the International Tri Series Beach Cricket
Nup :D

[BIGJIM]

very ordinary, and mark howard is a drongo!!

[Oh Five]

turned on the TV and watched for about 5 minutes, then went outside to watch the grass grow;)

[singer]

So BORING went to sleep:mad:

[VXfan]

Geez,u guys have no sense of fun,it was far more interesting than the one-day bore-fest being served up at the moment.

[singer]

Geez,u guys have no sense of fun,it was far more interesting than the one-day bore-fest being served up at the moment.

I think you need STRONGER LENSES for your glasses:p :D

[VXfan]

Not really.It isn't much of a spectacle when 2 out of 3 teams are complete cr*p!!:p

[Oh Five]

get real Tony, the only beach sport worth watching is volleyball :love: :gorgeous:

[malscar]

get real Tony, the only beach sport worth watching is volleyball :love: :gorgeous:

Quantify it. The women's volleyball.:p

[wayno]

Quantify it. The women's volleyball.:p

That's pushing it. Beach Volleyball is garbage to watch no matter what.

[james]

Their is a 1 dayer today should be okay.Lets see if the Kiwi's can put up a good show and make a game of it .

[TAG05]

I dunno, I think the Aussies are just too good at the moment and have all the momentum going with them, and that just intimidates whatever side they are playing. Look at the collapse of the Poms on Friday night after it looked like there would be a bit of a close game....:rolleyes:

[wayno]

Their is a 1 dayer today should be okay.Lets see if the Kiwi's can put up a good show and make a game of it .

No Shane Bond for the Kiwis will be a big blow.

[Oh Five]

That's pushing it. Beach Volleyball is garbage to watch no matter what.

I wasnt actually meaning the sporting side of it;)

[MarkHM]

Damn right, any man that says bdeach v/ball is a waste of space bats on Paul Keating's team IMHO

[wayno]

Damn right, any man that says bdeach v/ball is a waste of space bats on Paul Keating's team IMHO

Ok, whatever. There are better ways to get a cheap, voyeuristic thrill than watching beach volleyball though. :rolleyes:

[Oh Five]

Oh ok Mr Serious

[wayno]

Sorry mate, but you could have Megan Gale and Angelina Jolie playing and I still couldn't sit and watch this absolute toilet of a sport.

[MarkHM]

It's official, I hate cricket. I think our guys believe it's like golf...lowest score wins!

[wayno]

It aint over until i's over. We still have to bat on this pitch yet.

[MarkHM]

Getting interesting..I like cricket again

[ratbag-racing]

Getting interesting..I like cricket again

LOL, you will give up again before the end of the fifth over.:D

[ratbag-racing]

EKKKKKKK ! maybe not.....Aussie's 3/17 :mad:

[Donny05]

EKKKKKKK ! maybe not.....Aussie's 3/17 :mad:


Oh Ye of little faith! :D 4 / 167 now with 52 to get off 79 balls and Hussey and Clarkie at the crease. She's in the bag! ;)

and just as I typed that Clarkie gets caught! But I'm still backing us, C'mon Whitey and Binga :D

[GSXR1]

Hmmm... 5/167 (nearly another dropped catch tho) and 52 to get off 77 balls - could be an interesting finish

[GSXR1]

Snap! :D

[Donny05]

Hussey does it again! :D

[GSXR1]

Hussey does it again! :D
He does live up to his "Mr Cricket" tag doesn't he?

Bit disappointed to see Eric Gilchurch stumble early though...;)

[MarkHM]

It's official...I hate cricket!

[wayno]

Mike Hussey, you are a god! :D He's got to be a chance to poll pretty well at the Allan Border medal, especially on the one day side of it.

[MarkHM]

Scrap that earlier msg, it's official...I love cricket (again)!

[wayno]

When you struggle against England? :confused:

[MarkHM]

Ah Wayno, we were luring them into a trap and now we're striking.

[wayno]

That's because England suck as well. :D

[whitlam]

That's because England suck as well. :D

that makes it an even match then :D

[wayno]

What a game. :rolleyes: I think the England team should go home immediately and make a televised apology to the country for this tour.

[NO.5HDT]

I'm glad we won at least one game.We will struggle against Aussie all tournament though!
At least we are ways better at A1 racing!

[CrankMYshaft]

NZ, England Pffft. We'll beat them both at the same time.

[wayno]

Where has this Brad Hodge been hiding? :confused:

[Donny05]

Where has this Brad Hodge been hiding? :confused:


In the Pavillion most of the other Innings :D

[wayno]

Maybe the MCG crowd was what he needed. This is the guy I've seen playing for Victoria when I've seen them this year. The other times he's played for Australia this year he's looked scratchy and nervous.
Very refreshing.

[Donny05]

Yes Hats off to him, Great player :) But not as good as "our" Ricky :D

[HDTHSVHRT]

Go Hodge you little beauty, about time he showed what he is capable of for Australia! ;)

[wayno]

Yes Hats off to him, Great player :) But not as good as "our" Ricky :D

Who is?

[brchi17]

Where has this Brad Hodge been hiding?

Yes Hats off to him, Great player :) But not as good as "our" Ricky :D

Who is?

ROFLOL :smash: :laugh3:

[singer]

Another CONTRIVED Series:mad:

[wayno]

Another CONTRIVED Series:mad:

I dunno what medication you're on Ken, but up the dose! :D The one day series is excellent. Tonights game was a cracker in my eyes. ;)

[singer]

I dunno what medication you're on Ken, but up the dose! The one day series is excellent. Tonights game was a cracker in my eyes.

You've been blinded by the hype:rolleyes: & maybe the VB;)

Were both teams at full strength? No Did the Teams give away to many sundries - Yes. A contrived game? You decide:p

[wayno]

Players aren't allowed to be rested or get injured? :confused:
They're human beings, not androids.

[singer]

Players aren't allowed to be rested or get injured?

They're human beings, not androids.


Of course players are rested & get injured but that does not mean Australia could not have played with a Team of different players and still been at FULL strength:)

[wayno]

Which players were not 'full strength' tonight?

[younglion]

south africa were full strength last night amassing 392 against the happless paki's, winning by 160 runs. Looking good for the W/C now aslong as they dont choke like the last 2 W/C's

[Dingo]

Which players were not 'full strength' tonight?
Well Tait for one - I still say he is not yet fit to empty the dressing room bathtub, yet alone bowl for Australia.

If Australia is going to play an all-rounder, how about playing one who can bat AND bowl? Far as I can see, White is just there because he can bat a bit. His bowling is still not up to first-class scratch.

[wayno]

Well Tait for one - I still say he is not yet fit to empty the dressing room bathtub, yet alone bowl for Australia.

If Australia is going to play an all-rounder, how about playing one who can bat AND bowl? Far as I can see, White is just there because he can bat a bit. His bowling is still not up to first-class scratch.

I'm yet to be convinved on Tait as well, but his figures last night were pretty impressive. I wonder why White is in the side as well. Ponting seems to hate bowling him at all.

[Leigh]

Ken, Hows about you create a thread of all the things you don't like in this world, instead of hi-jacking threads that the FANS of various sports etc want to enjoy!

...and before you get on your high horse, your opinion is valid, but the way you are going about it is comparable to Ford fans typing "Fords are crap" in a Holden thread!

[wayno]

How was the game Leigh? Crowd looked a little down on what I would expect. ;)

[Leigh]

Brilliant! We left after the first innings (school night:(), but there was some great batting, bowling and fielding...and some bad (shocking mis-field by Ponting)...crowd were well-behaved, although we didn't venture to the top of the mountain;) Talking to a work mate, apparently there was a streaker after the game

On another note, I do think that they should have the crowd hovering so that those contrived 4's and 6's didn't exist;)...call then points if they are not going to be run:p

[singer]

Ken, Hows about you create a thread of all the things you don't like in this world, instead of hi-jacking threads that the FANS of various sports etc want to enjoy!

...and before you get on your high horse, your opinion is valid, but the way you are going about it is comparable to Ford fans typing "Fords are crap" in a Holden thread!

Look at the Title of the Thread "Was there a Cricket Match today";) ;)

[Leigh]

Look at the Title of the Thread "Was there a Cricket Match today";) ;)
errr...and your point is??? That title doesn't mean "I hate cricket"...unless there is some weird dialect of English around your parts:confused:

Why not go and find a "I hate Holden" forum???:rolleyes:

[MarkHM]

Ive said it before and I'll say it again...I hate cricket!!!! Bloody hell, I can't believe we lost

[215i]

I'm yet to be convinved on Tait as well, but his figures last night were pretty impressive. I wonder why White is in the side as well. Ponting seems to hate bowling him at all.

I've never seen Tait bowl better than last night but he has to be more consistent through all the games. As for White, I have no idea why they pick him as a spinner when he cant even turn the ball :rolleyes: Yes he can bat a bit but Australia dont really need him as a batter. It must be so frustrating for Hogg sitting on the sidelines game after game.

[HDTHSVHRT]

Hogg? he's boring as! :rolleyes: At least White can wack them as much as Symons and he's a Victorian! ;) He is a vital cog in the side now that Symo is injured and I hope he can cement a spot in the world cup, which i think he has, and so has Hodge hopefully! :cool:

[CowboyMatt]

I was impressed with Hodge too - and also the way Ponting calmed him down and kept him focussed while he was scratching around early.

[wayno]

Hogg? he's boring as! :rolleyes: At least White can wack them as much as Symons and he's a Victorian! ;) He is a vital cog in the side now that Symo is injured and I hope he can cement a spot in the world cup, which i think he has, and so has Hodge hopefully! :cool:

Hogg is a very underated limited overs bowler. I would rather him in the side than White.

[215i]

Hogg? he's boring as! :rolleyes: At least White can wack them as much as Symons and he's a Victorian! ;) He is a vital cog in the side now that Symo is injured and I hope he can cement a spot in the world cup, which i think he has, and so has Hodge hopefully! :cool:

White a vital cog! I guess thats why Ponting gives Clarke a bowl before him :rolleyes:
Australia doesnt really need another "wacker" but in saying that a player with Hoggs bowling ability together with Whites batting would be good but it looks like one or the other at the moment.

[singer]

errr...and your point is??? That title doesn't mean "I hate cricket"...unless there is some weird dialect of English around your parts:confused:

Why not go and find a "I hate Holden" forum???:rolleyes:

Maybe because I don't hate Holdens

Why don't you find something else to do rather than pick threads to pieces where someone has an opinion thats different to your own

I prefer the Test Match format rather than the 1 dayers or the 20/20

[Leigh]

Why don't you find something else to do rather than pick threads to pieces where someone has an opinion thats different to your own

Maybe you should "Practice what You Preach":rolleyes:

[wayno]

How the hell did New Zealand get themselves in to the situation they are currently in? :confused:

[ratbag-racing]

Its going to be a close finish !

[wayno]

Talk about snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. :rolleyes:

[VXfan]

Onya Poms!:)
How hard was Flintoff trying last night,sensational effort!:cool:
Cheers,
Tony.

[V8SS]

Is this the first time a player has lost his team the match by scoring a century? I think he was batting for his average.:(

[VXfan]

A bit harsh mate.He wasn't exactly helped much by his other batsman.

[Leigh]

A bit harsh mate.He wasn't exactly helped much by his other batsman.

Was that deliberate, or did you mean batsmen:p

But agree, as soon as Taylor was run-out, it was downhill from there!

[KiwiRallyFan]

Is this the first time a player has lost his team the match by scoring a century? I think he was batting for his average.:(
I tend to agree. I think he lacked agression and failed to force the pace when it was needed. I also wonder if we would have been better off had he walked during that run-out and let Taylor go on....

[VXfan]

Was that deliberate, or did you mean batsmen:p



Well I only saw 1 other batsman and that was Vincent;)

[hot5]

Can anyone else in the world play cricket , apart from us that is ?

[VXfan]

South Africa looking very good at the moment.

[hot5]

yes, but they dont play spin to well and the batsmen arn't to consistent but on their day they should thrash the poms but not us.

[Leigh]

South Africa looking very good at the moment.

Playing an out-of-form Pakistan...

[hot5]

I think the kiwis are a special to make the semi finals of the world cup, just a bit more work and they will make the final 4.

[VXfan]

Playing an out-of-form Pakistan...
Beating an out of form Pakistan by,say a 100 runs would be normal but to score 392 and win by 167 runs shows some good form in my eyes.:)
Cheers,
Tony.

[wayno]

I think the kiwis are a special to make the semi finals of the world cup, just a bit more work and they will make the final 4.

I agree. If New Zealand click they should definately be semi finalists at the world cup.
Personally I think Flemming is a bit of a weak link in that side.

[LC Torana]

Beating an out of form Pakistan by,say a 100 runs would be normal but to score 392 and win by 167 runs shows some good form in my eyes.:)
Cheers,
Tony.

Maybe, but on batsmen friendly pitches in a country that has yielded ODI scores of 438, 434 and 418 in the past 2 seasons, is 392 such a massive achievement against an out of form opponent on one of these pitches

[VXfan]

I guess we'll find out soon eh?
Anyway,I'm a pom so I'm no authority on cricket!:D

[MarkHM]

I hope we're not in the same pool as Kenya, Banglades and Zimbabwe at the world cup. I watched EVERY ball last night and went through a range of emotions that culminated in severe depression...I hate cricket!

[Leigh]

Kenya, England and Canada...if you don't get through round one then you really are in trouble!!!

Full groups here (http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC2 007/wc2007_groups.html)

Given the groups, I'd be surprised if round two didn't have Australia, South Africa, India, Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand, Pakistan and West Indies;)

[MarkHM]

We ARE in trouble...I think we're in for an early exit. I can't bear to think about the upcoming Chappell/Hadlee series.

[LC Torana]

I’ll reserve judgement on SA until they are against better opposition, NZ are OK if they don’t self destruct, WI are better at ODI cricket than test cricket and as for England, they have won 2 in a row one would hope they can only improve on the level they have been at for the past few months.

VXfan, what do you mean, you lot invented the game didn’t you, just cause you can’t play it very well :D

[VXfan]

VXfan, what do you mean, you lot invented the game didn’t you, just cause you can’t play it very well :D
As I mentioned a while ago,we invented a heap of sports,most of which we suck at these days!:D

[whitlam]

As I mentioned a while ago,we invented a heap of sports,most of which we suck at these days!:D


Don't worry you'll eventually invent the right one ;)

[Patterson]

Kiwi fans don't worry too much.

I think when the selectors get the right mix of players you'll be very competitive.

As for Flintoff, he's tried his @rse off all summer, and although he hasn't always got results, he's always been 100% committed and given it everything he's got...

His first over in the Adelaide test when he got Langer was an absoloute pearler...

Now a few other guys are coming to the party and he doesn't have to worry about captaining, he is going to start getting those results....

[younglion]

you will wait for SA to play some decent competition??? we beat the aussie in the last series we played against you, they are looking great value at 7.50 for the win at the TAB.

[younglion]

Maybe, but on batsmen friendly pitches in a country that has yielded ODI scores of 438, 434 and 418 in the past 2 seasons, is 392 such a massive achievement against an out of form opponent on one of these pitches

well the aussies couldnt beat us on batsmen friendly pitches in SA as u call them and guess what the west indies is the PERFECT batting pitches, aussies in a shade of bother i am thinking, proteas all the way!


Are u up for a little wager LC torana???? if the aussies win the W/C you choose what to put in my sig for 2 months
and if the saffas win you have to put " SOUTH AFRICA CRICKET WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS" on yours for 2 months?

[wayno]

you will wait for SA to play some decent competition??? we beat the aussie in the last series we played against you, they are looking great value at 7.50 for the win at the TAB.

Well off you go then. They use the same sports psychologist as Greg Norman so will choke in the semis! :D

[younglion]

Well off you go then. They use the same sports psychologist as Greg Norman so will choke in the semis! :D

hope you like humble pie? there is a big serving coming your way

[LC Torana]

well the aussies couldnt beat us on batsmen friendly pitches in SA as u call them and guess what the west indies is the PERFECT batting pitches, aussies in a shade of bother i am thinking, proteas all the way!


Are u up for a little wager LC torana???? if the aussies win the W/C you choose what to put in my sig for 2 months
and if the saffas win you have to put " SOUTH AFRICA CRICKET WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS" on yours for 2 months?

Firsly, Where did I ever say Australia would win the WC, my only reference was in regard to South Africa’s recent 392, and that I will wait till I see them on pitches away from SA….

Secondly, don’t know if I would call them perfect batting pitches in the West Indies as the highest ODI total scored in the West Indies is only 338, (ranking only as the 50th highest), but the fact remains that 400+ scores have been achieved 4 times only, 3 of them in South Africa (the only other occasion being Sri Lanka against the Netherlands)

And Pakistan this morning recorded the 22nd highest score in ODI cricket, scoring 4-351 and beating South Africa by 141 runs, there have now been 22 scores above 350 in ODI’s, 7 of those have been scored in South Africa, none in the West Indies….

[Leigh]

But don't the West Indies grounds have a longer boundaries than South African grounds? Been a while since I've seen footage of either...

[younglion]

nah the windies grounds are all mostly postage stamps

[wayno]

If england lose this they can blame their fielding. Absolutely pathetic.

[ratbag-racing]

If england lose this they can blame their fielding. Absolutely pathetic.

I think they heard you....they are on fire.

[wayno]

Yep. P*** poor effort from the Australians. England should win in a canter.

[ratbag-racing]

Yep. P*** poor effort from the Australians. England should win in a canter.

:D wanna edit that comment...3 for 15

[wayno]

:D wanna edit that comment...3 for 15

I said should - but it is england I suppose! :D

[younglion]

mr healey is gonna find himself in hot water after a little on air moment, i saw him "play a violin" when symonds was talking about raising money for breast cancer research, intersting to see what happens


www.skynews.com.au/story.asp?id=153792

[ratbag-racing]

mr healey is gonna find himself in hot water after a little on air moment, i saw him "play a violin" when symonds was talking about raising money for breast cancer research, intersting to see what happens

From what they reported, management has spoken to him & no action will be taken.Healey said he was doing it too Symonds not the cause.

[younglion]

From what they reported, management has spoken to him & no action will be taken.Healey said he was doing it too Symonds not the cause.

which is absoulte BS everyone knows what he was really doing. dropped a few points in alot of peoples minds now,

[wayno]

I'm trying to work out if that's Mr McGrath or Mr Magoo in the field for us. :confused:

[wayno]

Well done Brett Lee. What a delivery!
Is Ian Bell straight off to an audition for a job as a mime after the game? What is with the white make-up? :confused:

[ratbag-racing]

This is going to be close & exciting.

[younglion]

great work australia, beaten by england world cup looking good

[Dingo]

great work australia, beaten by england world cup looking good
Especially when they are playing one bloke purely out of sympathy :mad:

[VXfan]

I said should - but it is england I suppose! :D
SUFFER IN YOUR JOCKS!!!!!!:laugh4:

[05shan]

Had enough of these dismal batting displays by Gilchrist. Time to drop him back to #5 or 6. Aus really need good opening batsman again. I know he has starred in the past but that doesnt help Aus now

[younglion]

ooohhhhh i hear everyone jumping off the aussie bandwagon

[05shan]

ooohhhhh i hear everyone jumping off the aussie bandwagon
Yeah right:rolleyes: fat chance.;)

[vikings100]

Why the hell did Watson play for, he has done nothing since returning back from injury, and is only playing coz Punter loves him.Bring back Cam White into the side.

[ratbag-racing]

Come on guys , we all know the poms had to win the first one so the crowds will pack in for the last two.:D
Well thats my story & im sticking with it !

[wayno]

Had enough of these dismal batting displays by Gilchrist. Time to drop him back to #5 or 6. Aus really need good opening batsman again. I know he has starred in the past but that doesnt help Aus now

I agree. Gilly dropping down the order would prolong his career in my opinion. We need two specialist openers.
Maybe Gilly could also strengthen what, at times, looks like a slightly weak middle order.

[brchi17]

SUFFER IN YOUR JOCKS!!!!!!:laugh4:

Now which country are you really supporting....??? I seem to remember this ex-pat pom celebrating Australia's win in the Ashes series not so long ago.....you turn coat you :p !!!

[HRT 1-2]

which is absoulte BS everyone knows what he was really doing. dropped a few points in alot of peoples minds now,

Reading minds now, is there any end to your talent?:rolleyes:

[spoonster05]

SUFFER IN YOUR JOCKS!!!!!!:laugh4:

You've just made 9 peoples lists for payback next Thursday night I think !! :D :p

[VXfan]

Now which country are you really supporting....??? I seem to remember this ex-pat pom celebrating Australia's win in the Ashes series not so long ago.....you turn coat you :p !!!

Just spicing things up a bit (cough,cough):p

You've just made 9 peoples lists for payback next Thursday night I think !! :p

Bring it on wannabe race drivers!!!!!:D

[Martin Thomas]

which is absoulte BS everyone knows what he was really doing. dropped a few points in alot of peoples minds now,

Have to agree with you. That was a pretty poor performance. Aussies (Proud to be one, even if it can only be on paper) have a laid back way about them that forgives 'good' blokes so Healy will get by and it will soon be forgotten.

[Nobes]

SUFFER IN YOUR JOCKS!!!!!!:laugh4:

ROFLMAO :) :)

Classic!!

Sunday night will have a bit of interest now ;)

[HDTHSVHRT]

Why the hell did Watson play for, he has done nothing since returning back from injury, and is only playing coz Punter loves him.Bring back Cam White into the side.

Yep exactly you cant play someone who hasnt played for a while and wasnt a certainty to be included in the side, whereas Cam White has played all summer and has done a respectable job IMO.

[HDTHSVHRT]

Im not happy at all England have been average to say the least and now they play a blinder. The worst part of it was AUS were not up to the challenge! :rolleyes:

[mick78]

Bring back Michael Bevan I say.

[wayno]

Oh dear is all I will say. :mad:

[ratbag-racing]

i have been going for England all along....GOOOOOOO England.:D :mad:

[james]

I wonder why i am typing this when their is a cricket match on.What a joke we have become in a few days,chocolates to boiled sweets.

[ratbag-racing]

COME ON ....dont give up yet it can still rain before over 20.:)

[Chev_350]

COME ON ....dont give up yet it can still rain before over 20.:)

like right now.

[BIGJIM]

saved by the rain with 3.5 overs to go??

[ratbag-racing]

saved by the rain with 3.5 overs to go??

Gotta love the Sydney weather:)

[brchi17]

Gotta love the Sydney weather:)

I'd 2nd that comment :D LOL !!!

Hopefully after this dismal performance the Aussie's will have it totally out of their system & then be really to steam roll their way thru the World cup :D

[GSXR1]

Oh dear is all I will say. :mad:Not looking too good is it? :(

[wayno]

Not looking too good is it? :(

And the duckworth-lewis rubbish isn't helping either.

[ratbag-racing]

Whats a Duckworth ?;)

[whitlam]

Gotta love the Sydney weather:)

I'd 2nd that comment :D LOL !!!

Try living here, my clothes on the line has been washed and dried at least 10 times today :rolleyes:

[brchi17]

Try living here, my clothes on the line has been washed and dried at least 10 times today :rolleyes:

at least your clothes line is still there....it's been very windy down in Vic today ;)

[Oh Five]

Try living here, my clothes on the line has been washed and dried at least 10 times today :rolleyes:

:laugh3: :laugh4:

[VXfan]

My,don't we all just come down on the aussies quick eh?Definitely some budding tabloid journalists here.:rolleyes:
Cheers,
Tony.

[wayno]

My,don't we all just come down on the aussies quick eh?Definitely some budding tabloid journalists here.:rolleyes:
Cheers,
Tony.

C'mon Tony. For a side that prides themselves so much on their performances the finals have been insipid and weak.

[Designer]

....cant believe they played Watson twice.....and Hogg for that matter.

[james]

at least your clothes line is still there....it's been very windy down in Vic today ;)
very good leigh, lmao

[Oh Five]

AAhhhh whats it matter. The ashes have been bought back to where they belong, this is only a practice run for the World Cup
Enjoy the warm beer boys;)

[05shan]

Whats a Duckworth ?;)
Cant be much more than a chook surely:p :D

Dissapointing it ends with some stupid Duckworth/Lewis rule.
ICC needs a shake up with these ridiculous rules. Dont think it would have helped the Aussies though:(

[LC Torana]

Really nothing wrong with 152 from just 27 overs (5.6 an over) despite the rain and some ordinary selections at times, only a few years ago they missed the finals all together, it happens and you cant win them all no matter how good the side is, and something the aussies probably needed before the world cup

[Leigh]

And the duckworth-lewis rubbish isn't helping either.

Much better than the previous system...remember the game between South Africa V Australia in the early 90's. SA had a higher run-rate than Australia, needed 21 off 31 balls, had a rain interval, and the equation after the rain was 21 runs from 1 ball:eek: ...and they actually came back out and bowled that 1 ball too:shame:

very good leigh, lmao
twasn't me:p But I'll take the credit;)

[Dingo]

Much better than the previous system...remember the game between South Africa V Australia in the early 90's. SA had a higher run-rate than Australia, needed 21 off 31 balls, had a rain interval, and the equation after the rain was 21 runs from 1 ball:eek: ...and they actually came back out and bowled that 1 ball too:shame:
Your memory is slightly flawed - it was the '92 World Cup semi-final against England. They needed 22 off 21...then 22 off 13...then 22 off 1...

[Leigh]

Hasn't Australia been in every World Cup final?:o

Well I got the early 90's bit right:p

I'll go back to my hole now;)

[VXfan]

Really nothing wrong with 152 from just 27 overs (5.6 an over)
There is when u've lost 8 wickets!!:p

[younglion]

:tongue3::tongue3::tongue3::tongue3: Great work aussies!!!!!
Did a S.A and choked in the finals.

[HDTHSVHRT]

Hodge has been the a shining light for AUS especially in the field. Symons hasnt been missed at all in that regard... and his batting has started to ouze confidence so the world cup is a certainty for him IMO. I hope White goes with him. Yes IM a biased Victorian! :D


The selection of Watson and Hogg was a shocker, I think the selctors are planning for the world cup but they could have done that for the Chappel Haddley trophy! :rolleyes:

[HDTHSVHRT]

Whats a Duckworth ?;)


Billy Duckworth. Essendon champion of the 80s when they won back to back premierships! Go Bombers! :cool:

[GSXR1]

Really nothing wrong with 152 from just 27 overs (5.6 an over) And I thought they were pretty damn good in the field as well (maybe except for Hayden's diving effort...;) )

And how good was the build-up to McGrath's last over, and ball - picking up a wicket off your final ball at your home ground was a fitting way to finish off. The atmosphere at the ground must have been electric...:cool:

[05shan]

Billy Duckworth. Essendon champion of the 80s when they won back to back premierships! Go Bombers! :cool:
OK, so whats he got to do with a cricket rule:confused:

[GSXR1]

OK, so whats he got to do with a cricket rule:confused:Nothing - It's just HDTHSVHRT's way of plugging his favourite footy team (go Hawks!)

The Duckworth in the Duckworth/Lewis system is actually Frank Duckworth (go Hawks!) who, with fellow statistician Tony Lewis (go Hawks!), attempted to devise a fairer system for calculating the required target for team batting second in a weather-interrupted limited overs game of cricket (go Hawks!)

AFAIK no relation to Billy Duckworth (go Hawks!) ;) :D

[05shan]

Ahhh AFL joke, thats why i dont give a rats about it:p :D

[whitlam]

THIS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckworth-Lewis_method) might shed some more light on the system if anybody's interested ;)

[HrtTassieFan]

world cup squad announced : Ricky Ponting (capt), Adam Gilchrist (vc), Nathan Bracken, Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin, Matthew Hayden, Brad Hodge, Brad Hogg, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Glenn McGrath, Andrew Symonds, Shaun Tait, Shane Watson.

I thought Stuart Clarke and Cameron White would've got a call up though

[Dingo]

world cup squad announced : Ricky Ponting (capt), Adam Gilchrist (vc), Nathan Bracken, Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin, Matthew Hayden, Brad Hodge, Brad Hogg, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Glenn McGrath, Andrew Symonds, Shaun Tait, Shane Watson.
No surprises there...clearly Watson is Ponting's love child and Tait has incriminating photos of what Boonie and Merv did to a giant chocolate cake on the 1993 Ashes tour...

I thought Stuart Clarke and Cameron White would've got a call up though
White isn't there yet, he needs to decide whether he's a batsman who bowls or a genuine all-rounder. And I'm not convinced that Clark would do the job in the Caribbean.

[HDTHSVHRT]

If Andy Symons doesnt overcome his injury then White will get the call up.

[wayno]

If Andy Symons doesnt overcome his injury then White will get the call up.

Maybe, but if he has to bowl he'll probably tear a muscle due to lack of work. :rolleyes:

[CowboyMatt]

Thought they would have found a spot for Clark somewhere.

Going to be a key man in our test attack for a long time and can't get a spot in the World Cup, go figure.

[Leigh]

Going to be a key man in our test attack for a long time and can't get a spot in the World Cup, go figure.
But it's two different forms of the game...being a good player in one doesn't necessarily make you a good player in the other...

[CowboyMatt]

But it's two different forms of the game...being a good player in one doesn't necessarily make you a good player in the other...

Okay but given how consistent his line was in the tests it seems strange.

It's usually batsmen where the distinction is more clear-cut (eg: Langer, Mark Taylor).

[Leigh]

During the commentary of one of the one-dayers, Taylor said that he was too predictablefor the one-day team because of his consistency...

He needs to learn to "mix it up" at the same time as being consistent with his line and length;) I thiunk he has the later down pat:)

[brchi17]

During the commentary of one of the one-dayers, Taylor said that he was too predictablefor the one-day team because of his consistency...

He needs to learn to "mix it up" at the same time as being consistent with his line and length;) I thiunk he has the later down pat:)

agreed Leigh...it's one of McGraths greatest strengths, which will be sadly missed after the world cup. What he can do (& other's can't) is to bowl consistent yorkers during the last 5 overs to contain the other team's scoring......

Someone will need to stand up & I think if Stewart Clark can produce this then he will be a starting player in the team for a long time to come.

[younglion]

aussies struggling at 3/77 off 30 overs, slowest i have seen them bat for a LONG time

[younglion]

seem to be sporting a new kit too, baby vomit yellow

[V8SS]

aussies struggling at 3/77 off 30 overs, slowest i have seen them bat for a LONG time

If the Aussies are struggling that bad, wait and see how much our lot struggle:)

[Leigh]

Hayden, Jaques, Haddin, Hussey, Hodge, White, Watson, Hogg, Bracken, McGrath and Johnson

Hardly our "best" list

[VXfan]

Hayden, Jaques, Haddin, Hussey, Hodge, White, Watson, Hogg, Bracken, McGrath and Johnson

Hardly our "best" list
Hardly the worst either.;)

[MarkHM]

I know this might come back to bite me in the bum...but you guys are in trouble