The Official Perth Test Thread

[craigb]

That's not quite true from the discussions I've heard. Fletcher took the heat but it was Flintoff who wanted his mate Giles instead of Monty.

Depends on who is doing the spinning I reckon Gumb.

I don't know what the real story is but there sure is a lot of finger pointing going on in the England camp.

Good isn't it?

[Gumby]

Depends on who is doing the spinning I reckon Gumb.

I don't know what the real story is but there sure is a lot of finger pointing going on in the England camp.

Good isn't it?

There'll be lots more finger pointing tomorrow. 9 more times - skywards.

[Flowboy]

Why do you call him Denasar? :confused:

Craig, its the drugs. I happen to think he is an excellent bowler as well. He's also enthusiastic, lively and apparently an Engish gentleman. My one liners were merely plays on words. Bit of humour, like.

[bitingmidge]

Quote of the day, from of all people Tony Greig, as another of Gillie's Sattelites was launched into the stands, and the camera shot was on Freddy, wide-mouthed peering into space and following the progress of the ball:

"He'd want to be careful, if he does that too much more he'll get sunburn on the roof of his mouth."

P

[Gumby]

Well, c'mon. It's gone very quiet in here.

What do you think ?

PS. Here's a clue. It CAN'T be a draw.

[bitingmidge]

I've seen a team declare at 550 or so ahead once before this series....

Improbable though the prospect of losing from here may be, what was wrong with hanging on another fifteen minutes to take the score to 600?

On the other hand, Bob has saved about fifty runs so far, so maybe they figure having him on the team as a fielder is worth at least that.

Cheers,

P

[craigb]

They really have to get these two out. Good resolve from the Poms though.

Who'd of thought it?

[Gumby]

I've seen a team declare at 550 or so ahead once before this series....

Improbable though the prospect of losing from here may be, what was wrong with hanging on another fifteen minutes to take the score to 600?

On the other hand, Bob has saved about fifty runs so far, so maybe they figure having him on the team as a fielder is worth at least that.

Cheers,

P

I think a few people were surprised at the declaration. Most of the commentators were saying we'd bat the whole day and maybe an hour on day 4.

There's a wicket now. One more and things change again. 500+ is a long way off yet.

[Rossluck]

A frustrating day.:confused: I have to keep reminding myself that there's nothing I can do but wait and see what happens. This is the pitch that saw the second fastest century in test cricket, so even pommy batsmen might be expected to get a couple....

[Grunt]

They're 3 for 200+ now. I think it was the right decision. They might not have had a wicket at all until tea had they batted the first hour today.

[Gumby]

oooh ahhh stumps and all over tomorrow by lunch

[Shedhand]

...still reckon we gonna lose.....

[Felder]

Bye bye Flintoff.


Four to go.

[bennylaird]

Warrrrrrnnnnnnnnieeeeeeeeeeeeeee

They thought they could bat like Gillie for a few mins there, but with just Pieterson there it won't be long till the Ashes are back in their rightful hands.

[bennylaird]

Keep running Jonsey, back to the Pavillion.

3 to go.