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Reply #1185 –
Quote from: crashlander on
Good effort from the tail. Pity more of the top order bats can't show the same intelligence.

You could substitute technique, application, concentration, doggedness, pride, and/or ability for intelligence and your comment would still apply Crash.
“Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?”  Oddball

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Reply #1186 –
Big wickets there. First Stokes out to Murphy, and now Brooks to Hazelwood. We could break back into this game.

#Mankad Bairstow

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Reply #1187 –
We 'll need a serious opening stand to get anywhere near the target, which will be a record.
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

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Reply #1188 –
Quote from: Professer E on
We 'll need a serious opening stand to get anywhere near the target, which will be a record.
Think England will get up for Broad who is retiring and I'd expect Anderson to announce same ...

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Reply #1189 –
Quote from: Professer E on
We 'll need a serious opening stand to get anywhere near the target, which will be a record.
On paper we have the talent in the top to middle order to score the runs needed:
Warner
Uzi
Labourpains
Smith
Head
Marsh
Carey

Unfortunately, their form has been ordinary throughout the whole ashes series, especially Warner, Labourpains and Smith.
2017-16th
2018-Wooden Spoon
2019-16th
2020-dare to dream? 11th is better than last I suppose
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
 

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Reply #1190 –
I'm a bit over the NSW-centric bowling cartel.  What happened to rotations etc?  Instead we're seeing the same old tired lack of penetration bowling.

Where's Jye Richardson for example or the new Wild thing?
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

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Reply #1191 –
Quote from: Professer E on
I'm a bit over the NSW-centric bowling cartel.  What happened to rotations etc?  Instead we're seeing the same old tired lack of penetration bowling.

Where's Jye Richardson for example or the new Wild thing?

Richardson is hurt....  they were deperate for him to be in the plans for this tour... he would have been amazing - 140ks outswingers in England

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Reply #1192 –
Quote from: Professer E on
We 'll need a serious opening stand to get anywhere near the target, which will be a record.

Maybe, just maybe, the tactic of wearing down thier attack in the first dig may be paying dividends??   was getting a bit sick of the brainwashed Pom press going on about how un-australian it was.

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Reply #1193 –
Couldn't work out why Stokes bowled Ali and Root so much but didn't give Wood a go till we were 0 for 100 and also only gave Woakes a few overs only too and they have been his best bowlers. Hope that continues..
The Broad show continues to roll on....no doubt it will continue in the commentary box where he will be employed to annoy Aus viewers.

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Reply #1194 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 on
Couldn't work out why Stokes bowled Ali and Root so much but didn't give Wood a go till we were 0 for 100 and also only gave Woakes a few overs only too and they have been his best bowlers. Hope that continues..
They were hoping like hell that the pill would reverse, but it didn't, so they kept pushing for it to be changed but it didn't help.

In my experience the wet weather puts an end to much of the reverse swing, warm, humid and overcast for heavy air to get the maximum reverse effect, but as soon as it rains it turns to rubbish.

In India and Pakistan they'll tell you keep the pill bone dry, do not apply moisture to polish it, and keep it away from fielders with sweaty palms!
The Force Awakens!

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Reply #1195 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 on
Couldn't work out why Stokes bowled Ali and Root so much but didn't give Wood a go till we were 0 for 100 and also only gave Woakes a few overs only too and they have been his best bowlers. Hope that continues..
The Broad show continues to roll on....no doubt it will continue in the commentary box where he will be employed to annoy Aus viewers.


Heard a few pundits say Wood is hurt.. wasnt giving 100% in his action.  Coaches all denied this.   Woakes bowled well thoguh, and should have bowled more overs - both havent played much cricket recently, had all of a sudden played 3 b2b tests.... could both just be cooked

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Reply #1196 –
Quote from: Milhanna13 on
Heard a few pundits say Wood is hurt.. wasnt giving 100% in his action.  Coaches all denied this.   Woakes bowled well thoguh, and should have bowled more overs - both havent played much cricket recently, had all of a sudden played 3 b2b tests.... could both just be cooked
Yep...Woods pace was down to the low 140's and he didnt seem to running in with as much vigour. Woakes has probably been their most consistent bowler and beaten the bat more than the others and you could be right that they are a bit banged up after coming back from injury.

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Reply #1197 –
What are the odds that Warner will go on to make a big score that will keep him in the team for another series?

It seems that the series has taken its toll on the English bowlers.  Will the rain delay freshen them up a bit or will our batsmen take their opportunity?  The first session should be very interesting.
“Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?”  Oddball

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Reply #1198 –
Well, more drama, but correct call I think. More clear cut than the Starc decision.

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Reply #1199 –
And the arch villain was on stage for the final act. Well done Stuart Broad. Congratulations England. Well deserved.