The Official Adelaide Test Thread

[bennylaird]

And there's a ton to the Pup.

Looks like he'll hold his place for Perth.

If Watson comes in, who goes out? Martyn?

Good call, think your on the ball.

[Gumby]

And there's a ton to the Pup.

Looks like he'll hold his place for Perth.

If Watson comes in, who goes out? Martyn?

Martyn and The Hulkster, both gorn. :rolleyes: Or should be but we all know how hard it is to get out of this team. A lot harder than getting in. :cool:

And on the way out, Oooh Aaah (sorry mate, brilliant career but it's time).

[craigb]

Martyn and The Hulkster, both gorn. :rolleyes: Or should be but we all know how hard it is to get out of this team. A lot harder than getting in. :cool:

And on the way out, Oooh Aaah (sorry mate, brilliant career but it's time).

I concur!

Bring in Jaques for barbecue boy. Jaques has only made about a million runs this season so that probably means they'll stay with Haydon. :rolleyes:

[bitingmidge]

So what's the young Clarke done before today? He always impresses me as an imposter, supposed to be a batsman, but averaging not much after a few more tests than you'd think.

As for changes, aren't you all forgetting this is a team game?

Cheers,

P:cool:

[jow104]

Why did you let us score over 500 runs?:rolleyes:

[craigb]

As for changes, aren't you all forgetting this is a team game?



No, we just want the best team. ;) :D

[bitingmidge]

Best bit of commentary so far on the BaggyGreen ball by ball description:


Oh no. It's Giles again and again he's going over the wicket..

Cheers,

P:D

[bitingmidge]

Why did you let us score over 500 runs?:rolleyes:
So it would hurt more when you're all out for 70 in the second innings!
P
:D :D :D

[bitingmidge]

I think it's time to remind you of the opening post of this thread. There's no reason for any of you to feign shock horror or boredom, the outcome was fairly predictable before it started, although I admit, I didn't expect Ricky to go so cheaply.


Let's see now, Adelaide.... England bat first, score 600, Australia first innings: 700. Five days - draw!

P

[namtrak]

So what's the young Clarke done before today? He always impresses me as an imposter, supposed to be a batsman, but averaging not much after a few more tests than you'd think.

You know I used to think the same thing about Ponting for his first 40/50 tests!!!

I think for the first 50 tests his average was about 40/45 and for the last fifty his average has been something like 70/80. Hopefully Clarke will take the same path, and once Hussey starts to improve his average we will really be getting somewhere. :D

[namtrak]

And speaking of Hussey, according to the record that counts (batting average) we currently have the second and sixth best batsman of all time.

Qualification: 20 innings

Name Mat I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St Team

DG Bradman 52 80 10 6996 334 99.94 29 13 32 - AUS
MEK Hussey 12 20 4 1225 182 76.56 4 5 5 - AUS
RG Pollock 23 41 4 2256 274 60.97 7 11 17 - RSA
GA Headley 22 40 4 2190 270* 60.83 10 5 14 - WI
H Sutcliffe 54 84 9 4555 194 60.73 16 23 23 - ENG
RT Ponting 106 177 25 9048 257 59.52 32 35 121 - AUS
E Paynter 20 31 5 1540 243 59.23 4 7 7 - ENG
R Dravid 104 176 22 9049 270 58.75 23 46 146 - IND/ICC-XI

[bitingmidge]

You know I used to think the same thing about Ponting for his first 40/50 tests!!!

Was it that 99 he scored in his maiden test in Perth that did it for you?

P
;)

[craigb]

Well here's a poser. Who do you all think will be the next Australian Captain after Ponting?

Myself, I think it will probably be M.E. Clarke.

Discuss.

[Gumby]

Well here's a poser. Who do you all think will be the next Australian Captain after Ponting?

Myself, I think it will probably be M.E. Clarke.

Discuss.

:D Now that's funny:D

[craigb]

:D Now that's funny:D

Perhaps, but who's your nominee? :D

[Gumby]

I don't think he's playing yet ;)

[bitingmidge]

Well here's a poser. Who do you all think will be the next Australian Captain after Ponting?

Myself, I think it will probably be M.E. Clarke.

Discuss.
M.E. Clarke, as you quite correctly pointed out, is a poser. Or is that posier?

I must confess, I had the same thoughts this arvo. I thought to m'self "Midge, I reckon you're watching a future captain of Australia here".

I suspect he'll do a Kim, flash in, then flash out(Beasley or Hughes, it doesn't matter) after all if he permed his hair he'd pass for one of Hughes' love children, and he's flash enough to be one. I reckon he could do a good sook on tele too every time the team lost.

Cheers,

P

[Doughboy]

Adelaide Test thread???

Bah Humbug ..... Once the poms had made their runs I reckon the Aussies just went into batting practice mode.......

If you can't win it slow it down and use it for some practice is what I think went through Punters mind.

Pete

[Flowboy]

In an effort to divine the next Captain of Australia, I consulted the traditional Norse Runes last night. Initially they thought I was asking about Ice Hockey, but..

The answer is clear. Damien Martyn, as follows

Runes were spread and layed out in a line left to right as required.

Martyn becomes Phartyn which becomes Phartyng (some Danish there I think) which becomes Parting which becomes Ponting!!
The truth is irrefutable (ask Robert Palmer) There was some stuff about BBQ's and Japanese Electrical products, but I think these were just red herrings or rollmops.

Regards

Rob

[namtrak]

M.E. Clarke........I suspect he'll do a Kim, flash in, then flash out(Beasley or Hughes, it doesn't matter)........

Do a Kim? Beasley would/could eat him for breakfast. :rolleyes:

[bennylaird]

Wonder if the Poms will have the guts to bat till say 200 lead then have a go at getting us out?

Think not they will be happy to settle for the draw and bore us all silly, It's all set up for a great one day test if they want to.

[bitingmidge]

No Benny, the poms are going to go flat out to get to that 200 mark.

Should get there with about an hour to spare today I reckon.

P:rolleyes:

[bennylaird]

Good Plenty of time to knock em over then:D :D :D

[Studley 2436]

I think there has been a lack of desire by both captains to create a winning situation.

Flintoff let his side bat on at a doddle, Ponting didn't get his guys to push on yesterday. The guy who did Gilchrist got a good score quickly. Mind you seeing the way the tail folded you can't criticise Punter that much. They did get to bowl at the poms a bit last night which was just as he should have wanted it.

I hope now that Ponting says lets all go to catching positions and who cares if they score runs. Put some pressure on them to score see if we can manufacture something. Poms likewise I hope they will decide that winning beats the heck out of blocking the ball out for 5 days and go after the win

Studley

[craigb]

The Poms won't go after the win in a pink fit.

They do not want to risk being 2 nil down.

(P.S. Midge loved that line about Clarke being Hughes' lovechild. :D )

[Andy Mac]

The Poms had to make sure they didn't lose another one, and they have done that, boring as it may be. They've improved remarkably...with help from the pitch, but at least the series remains alive. Its not meant to be a one day style slug fest, in fact I'd rather listen to 5 days of it than being all over in 3.
Hogarth has done well, best bowler in the conditions by far. I think McGraw has peaked way early and may just slide off the radar, but he does tend to soldier on. Warne has been ineffectual, the Poms have his measure. Does the fact that he plays in England regularly mean they have an advantage over him, by being exposed to his wiles?
I think some of the comments here about Hayden, Martyn and Langer may be on the money but talk of change in captaincy is a bit premature!Ponting will need to hang around for a bit to support a changing of the guard, but Hussey seems to have a pretty sensible head...could he lead? Thankfully Gilchrist has stepped up notch too. Who looks to be a successor to him as keeper?

Cheers:)

[bennylaird]

Give the Poms nothing, the pitch stopped any chance of a good game, the only reason wickets fell was the bordom.

[craigb]

I think some of the comments here about Hayden, Martyn and Langer may be on the money but talk of change in captaincy is a bit premature!

Not suggesting that you would change the Captaincy now. More like in about five years time when Punter retires.

As far as the wicketkeeping position goes, Haddin has been doing prety well in the Sheffield Shield (I just can't get used to calling it the Pura Cup).

[bennylaird]

Well looks like the Poms are in no hurry, boring...............

Must have had another pep talk from Boycott?

[Wongo]

Hurry for what? Should they declare now and try to bowl the OZ out to get a result?

[bennylaird]

They should have the guts to put on a reasonable total and then at least have a go, but no they have already settled for the draw, typical. No guts no glory.

[Studley 2436]

well yes Wongo they should be thinking that way that they want to have total they can bowl at and give it a lash trying to win the thing

Studley

[bennylaird]

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[Wongo]

OK educate me please.

Tell me what can they do to win the match? Declare at 150 and bowl us out at 149?

[Studley 2436]

build a total Wongo, bat until about 2.30 aim to have about 250 or 300 for the Aussies to chase, means they have given them enough of a sniff to go at, but will have to be agressive to get there. Could lose wickets and England could win

Studley

[craigb]

3/70. Game on!

[bennylaird]

4/73 might be on but bet they battern down the hatches now.

[bitingmidge]

4/73 might be on but bet they battern down the hatches now.

With what?

P
:confused:

[bennylaird]

With some skilfull batting?:confused: :confused: :confused:

Oh your right:rolleyes: they are in a bit of trouble?:D

[Andy Mac]

Looks like I was wrong about the English reading Warne already....

[bennylaird]

They are on the charge 77 now?

[bitingmidge]

They can't read Brett Lee either.

five fa


P:cool:

[bennylaird]

Took a while but they have finally shown their stuff. (or lack of):D :D :D

[craigb]

Best not get too cocky. We've still got to score the runs. However few they end up being. :D

[Studley 2436]

isn't cricket a funny old game

5/78 can you believe that? 116 lead but they have the runs on the board so what would you think about that? There for both sides to win at the moment

Studley

[Gumby]

Best not get too cocky. We've still got to score the runs. However few they end up being. :D

And our record of chasing low totals is pathetic. :cool:

[bitingmidge]

I think there's a difference between cockiness and excitement, and this is after all what test match cricket is all about; the swinging pendulum.

At five fa, there is still a long way to go as well, and already barely enough overs for a side batting last to get the runs on the board.

England are still in a position where a draw is the best outcome for them, they are now batting to save the match. Hoggard could be knighted if he stays in for an hour this afternoon.

Cheers,

P

[bennylaird]

I'm still picking the draw but the Poms confidence for Perth must be in tatters.

[craigb]

I'll back Australia for the win. Whatever happens, it's going to be a good last session.

At least it should make up for the tedium of the previous four days.

[Wongo]

build a total Wongo, bat until about 2.30 aim to have about 250 or 300 for the Aussies to chase, means they have given them enough of a sniff to go at, but will have to be agressive to get there. Could lose wickets and England could win

Studley

Studley,

I don’t see why they should risk it.
England gets 250-300 by 2.30pm (11 to 2.30 – break = 3 hours)
Australia chases 300 (2.30 to 7.00 ?? = 4.5 hours)

Doesn’t sound like a smart move does it?

A draw is the best possible outcome for them.

And remember Balsa is the softest hardwood. :D

[Gumby]

I'll back Australia for the win. Whatever happens, it's going to be a good last session.

At least it should make up for the tedium of the previous four days.

TV on, Air cond On, feet up, beer in hand. Nice afternoon coming :)

[Wongo]

Don't forget the pills. :)


:D

[Gumby]

Don't forget the pills. :)


:D

woof !

:D

[Wongo]

STOP, stop, bad gumby. SIT.

Can't take you anywhere.

:D

[bennylaird]

Best get the mop and bucket Wongo, that's disgusting.

Must have been the thought of the Poms bladders set him off?

[bennylaird]

6/94

[bennylaird]

Oh dear so sad 7/97

[Shedhand]

7/97 warney the dead set legend...who said he was finished....

[bennylaird]

Best way for the Poms to avoid losing any more wickets?:confused:

Declare now:D :D

[Shedhand]

demon lee and the sheik of tweak
went out to play one day...

[Shedhand]

ERRATUM...not a legend...

Warney's a GOD

[bitingmidge]

Hoggard could be knighted if he stays in for an hour this afternoon.

How about if he takes nine fa in the last session?

P

[Gumby]

ERRATUM...not a legend...

Warney's a GOD

Let's not get too carried away. It's a 5th day pitch with absolutely no life in it and turning heaps.

He didn't look this good on the first 2 days. :cool:

[bennylaird]

Well now is that 8?


Pity Collingwood is still there, a name like that means rare quality.

[Shedhand]

Let's not get too carried away. It's a 5th day pitch with absolutely no life in it and turning heaps.

He didn't look this good on the first 2 days. :cool:
that's coz it tween't turning....:rolleyes:

[NewLou]

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!!!


OY OY OY!!!

[Shedhand]

"Pity Collingwood is still there, a name like that means rare quality"

yep...consistent LOSERS....:D

[bennylaird]

Please Gawd, can I see some video of the Barmy Army's faces?

[Shedhand]

Please Gawd, can I see some video of the Barmy Army's faces?
Here ya are!

[bennylaird]

Love it:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[bennylaird]

Bugr I'm starting to feel pity for the Poms????:eek: :eek: :eek:



Nahhhh Just indigestion:D :D :D :D

[bitingmidge]

Let's not get too carried away. It's a 5th day pitch with absolutely no life in it and turning heaps.

He didn't look this good on the first 2 days. :cool:

Let's see how it looks IF the poms get to bowl on it today eh?

There's still a couple of 'em to get.

P
:rolleyes:

[craigb]

At least Pidge doesn't have to go wicketless.

[bennylaird]

Off home to watch the end, hopefully not all over by the time I get there.

[AlexS]

Poms all gone. Bit of a chase if we want to go for it.

[Gumby]

Poms all gone. Bit of a chase if we want to go for it.

You mean to say that you think that they won't have a crack ? :confused:

[AlexS]

Nah, reckon they'll go for it.

[Terry B]

One session and 167 runs. What are the odds?

[Gumby]

One session and 167 runs. What are the odds?

It's just over 4 per over so just like a one dayer.

BUt, both openers will be gone before we get to 20

[AlexS]

BUt, both openers will be gone before we get to 20

Always the optimist eh Gumby.:D

[Andy Mac]

Langer's gone cheaply...

[Terry B]

It's just over 4 per over so just like a one dayer.

BUt, both openers will be gone before we get to 20
Close. It was 2/33

[Gumby]

Close. It was 2/33

It's always the same. Langer a big ton in the first test and then nothing much after that.

The Big Cheeslander, crap under pressure as usual. notice his average slipping close to 50 now. Just shows how poor he's been in recent times.

At least we have Punter and Huss. They are a class above the others.

[bitingmidge]

PD Collingwood not out 22 runs 119 balls faced

JL Langer c Bell b Hoggard 7 8 runs 10 balls faced
ML Hayden c Collingwood b Flintoff 18 runs 17 balls faced

I think they did enough! ;)

P:D

[Cliff Rogers]

2/100

[Doughboy]

I take my hat off to the Australian Team. The Poms had the chance to take this game but they just shut down and let the Aussies off the hook, and to their credit they played awesome cricket.

Still not in the bag but I think it is close enough.

Pete

[craigb]

Outstanding effort from the team! :)

We'll have the Ashes back by Christmas!

The Poms are all going to be head cases after this one. :D

[ozwinner]

The Poms are all going to be head cases after this one. :D

Lets hope so.....

Al :p

[namtrak]

How cool was that!!!!!!!!!!!

And even better the truss guy turned up on his way home from work to help us with the trusses and over a few beers he sat and listened to the cricket with us.

He was a POM!!!!!!!!!

What a sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet day!

And where are all those whingers about test cricket being boring?

[Prince Charles]

Come come now chaps, you colonialists cant possibly expect to win, its all a plot by Mummys team to lul you into a false sense of security, just you watch.

Charles.

[Grunt]

Where's JOW104?



It's always the same. Langer a big ton in the first test and then nothing much after that.

Where did you get this from. My check from the last few series didn't show this. He manages a test average over 45 which is historically excellent for an opener.

[Gumby]

What did i tell you. Ponting and Hussey. :)

Bye bye Martyn, your career is over. :cool:

[Grunt]

Bye bye Martyn, your career is over. :cool:

If they play 5 bowlers in Perth, Martyn will be dropped. I think the selectors will give him another go as we wouldn't have won the Champions Trophy if it wasn't for the batting of Martyn.

[bitingmidge]

It seems like my winning rant was dissappeared by gremlins! :eek:

Well played I say, and the reason I love watching test cricket. These sorts of results come up every year or two despite the hyperbole of the moment and if I may hark back to a few enthusiastic comments by some commentators during the day...

Let's put this in perspective, this is NOT the greatest comeback after a side scored more than 550 in Adelaide in the first innings. If I may take you back a mere three years:

Day 1: Australia 400/5 (Ponting 176*, Gilchrist 9*; 90 overs)
Day 2: Australia 556, India 180/4 (Dravid 43*, Laxman 55*; 51 overs)
Day 3: India 477/7 (Dravid 199*, Kumble 1*; 143 overs)
Day 4: India 523, Australia 196, India 37/0 (Chopra 10*, Sehwag 25*; 10 overs
Result: India won by 4 wickets

Does that scoreline look familiar, or am I suffering from deja-vu again?

Them thar injuns could play cricket in them days! ;)

And a few enthusiastic comments by posters to this thread:

When Warne bowled in the first innings, he obviously kept the scoring rate down enough so that England were lulled into declaring even though they had a team still to bat.

The Australian team NEVER gave up, the English team NEVER played for a win and payed the price.

The last Ashes series was lost by two runs, England actually fought like an Australian team then, let's see if they've had the stuffing knocked out of them.

jow needs to hire a television!

Cheers,

P
:D :D :D

[Andy Mac]

That was a good finish by the Aussies:D...the Poms didn't really think they could stop us when they stepped back on the field.
Maybe no changes to the line up?

Cheers!

[craigb]

Probably they won't change it unless they decide on 5 bowlers in Perth.

In which case, adios Martyn.

My guess is that they won't change a winning team though.

[Rossluck]

I like Martyn, but I don't know if I'd like to be in the trenches with him. I don't like players who pop up and score a century every now and then to keep themselves in the side.

Still, a great win.:) :) :) I just couldn't listen to the radio for the last hour or so, it was too tense. After this, I may have more faith in the team.

Who was that dipstick who was whinging about the influence of the toss?:o :o :o :o

[fxst]

well it ended up well not my predicted draw.
Again the poms have snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
I wonder if they have to had back the honours the queen gave em for the last effort.
With the drought in full swing they can't count on rain to help either.
Pete

[Grunt]

Again the poms have snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

England were never in a position to win this test. It's more like snatching defeat from the jaws of a draw.

Doesn't sound quite right but it's how it happened.

[bennylaird]

How sweet was that????

A read of the BBC site was just so much fun, I think they are all feeling ill.