***Official*** 2nd Test at the Adelaide Oval - Page 13

Matteh · 30-11-2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FaaipDeOiad

I don't think it matters too much what sort of bowlers you pick, provided that your seamers can bowl straight and you have a quality spinner.

Poor poor England.

BoyBrumby · 30-11-2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FaaipDeOiad

I think it's more problematic for England, given that Shane Warne is a pretty good bowler. To pick MacGill Australia would need to have picked five bowlers or dropped Clark or Lee, which is a pretty tough choice to make.

When Adelaide falls apart it tends to be very hard to play the quicks as well, because there's uneven bounce and so on. In 03/04 for instance against India it came apart pretty badly on the fourth day and it was Agarkar who took 6 wickets, even though Kumble and Tendulkar were turning it heaps. I don't think it matters too much what sort of bowlers you pick, provided that your seamers can bowl straight and you have a quality spinner.

You're just taking the Mickey Bliss now, aren't you?

FaaipDeOiad · 30-11-2006, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

You're just taking the Mickey Bliss now, aren't you?

A little.

Point remains though.

superkingdave · 30-11-2006, 07:01 PM

Ian Healy needs to be hit repeatedly in the face

silentstriker · 30-11-2006, 07:02 PM

Clark is a gun! Both the openers gone. I told you that Clark shouldn't be dropped. 2/5 after 5 overs. Amazing player. MacGill is good but you can't drop a player in this magnificent form!

pasag · 30-11-2006, 07:02 PM

Clarkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

chalky · 30-11-2006, 07:03 PM

Another point I believe is that when Australia arn't taking wickets they can keep the runrate down. Something they couldn't do in 2005 and something england won't be able to do now.

As I say Cook goes caught behind

BoyBrumby · 30-11-2006, 07:03 PM

Beautifully bowled. Bugger. What did Dave say? 85-4 at lunch? Always too much of an optimist, that boy.

Johnners · 30-11-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by superkingdave

Ian Healy needs to be hit repeatedly in the face

must ask why?? (not getting channel 9 atm, only radio)

superkingdave · 30-11-2006, 07:03 PM

Healy's been consistently chastising Cook for not going after the balls pitched up. Then goes "one of the greatest set-ups" when Coook edges a drive.

Craig · 30-11-2006, 07:04 PM

Turned the TV off now and will comeback later.

Typical England, only they know how to throw it away on a good batting pitch. You may as wel;l have bowled first.

(rant over)

chalky · 30-11-2006, 07:06 PM

What are we thinking now for Englnd 1st innings 250 all out.

FaaipDeOiad · 30-11-2006, 07:06 PM

England have been caught out a little bit by the fact that the wicket is a bit slow, but really this is still a 400+ pitch, it just requires a little bit more concentration. Clark has bowled extremely well too. I think he's put to bed all the accusations of only being good on lively wickets with his last two performances.

Strange that his FC average is about 30. He's looked like a much better bowler than that during his test career so far.

Anyway, if England lose another one before lunch they're in massive trouble.

BoyBrumby · 30-11-2006, 07:08 PM

Have to say Warney's bald spot's not looking any smaller. Come on Advanced Hair Studios, raise your game.

chalky · 30-11-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Have to say Warney's bald spot's not looking any smaller. Come on Advanced Hair Studios, raise your game.

I think they will be doing better buisness this winter with England fans pulling their hair out

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chalky International Debutant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,496	Another point I believe is that when Australia arn't taking wickets they can keep the runrate down. Something they couldn't do in 2005 and something england won't be able to do now. As I say Cook goes caught behind

30-11-2006, 07:03 PM	#188 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,625	Beautifully bowled. Bugger. What did Dave say? 85-4 at lunch? Always too much of an optimist, that boy.

30-11-2006, 07:03 PM	#190 (permalink)
superkingdave Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Inflection Points - 2 Posts: 18,291	Healy's been consistently chastising Cook for not going after the balls pitched up. Then goes "one of the greatest set-ups" when Coook edges a drive.

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chalky International Debutant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,496	What are we thinking now for Englnd 1st innings 250 all out.

30-11-2006, 07:06 PM	#193 (permalink)
FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	England have been caught out a little bit by the fact that the wicket is a bit slow, but really this is still a 400+ pitch, it just requires a little bit more concentration. Clark has bowled extremely well too. I think he's put to bed all the accusations of only being good on lively wickets with his last two performances. Strange that his FC average is about 30. He's looked like a much better bowler than that during his test career so far. Anyway, if England lose another one before lunch they're in massive trouble.

30-11-2006, 07:08 PM	#194 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,625	Have to say Warney's bald spot's not looking any smaller. Come on Advanced Hair Studios, raise your game.

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