***Official*** 3rd Test at the WACA - Page 100

aussie · 17-12-2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nnanden

I seriously think Fletcher is most to blame for the English. He`s living on past glory, and can not admit it when he`s wrong. He tried to mimic the 2005 campaign, when this is a very different series.

well if England didn't have allt he injury woes since the Ashes & had gone intot the Ashes at full-strenght things could have been different at this stage. But then again one could argue that since England weren't at full-strenght he should have changed England's game plan.

Its all tough though, not many teams have managed to beat Australia in a series like that, so may be he thought what worked in 2005 was best to win again. But all blame can't go towards him over Englan's performance, Australia must be given credit for how they played in this series.

Slow Love™ · 17-12-2006, 11:01 PM

Just further from a thought I had in my last post, I do wonder how things might be different were we playing in England. I realise that Perth offered something for the bowlers the first couple of days, and Brisbane cracked a bit, but the pitches have been pretty dead for the most part, which IMO suits Australia to a T.

Obviously England's form issues would still stand, though they did have a fairly brief preparation period prior to this series (we at least got a bunch of ODIs to play aside from a few county battles prior to the last Ashes).

mohammad16 · 17-12-2006, 11:02 PM

U could pick some random dude from the random streets of Uganda to coach and select better then duncan past his prime he never had fletcher

Johnners · 17-12-2006, 11:02 PM

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a team!!!!

Hussey a deserved MOTM after again saving our bacon in the middle order in the 1st dig. 1 of the biggest factors in the 3 wins so far though IMO is that we aren't soley relying on Warne to take wickets. The fact that there has only been 1 5-fer is a testament to this.

Credit must go to Ponting's captaincy this series so far as well, imo it's been nothing short of fantastic. A vast improvement since last series!

Anil · 17-12-2006, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Love™

To be fair though, if this were played in England, I'm sure things would have been different.

why do you think so? i think australia would've won comprehensively no matter where it would've been played...they are just that much better any way you look at it, man for man, as a team...

Nnanden · 17-12-2006, 11:17 PM

No doubt England are stronger at home.

Nnanden · 17-12-2006, 11:23 PM

At the press conference, Fletcher has reportedly ignored all questions on the Ashes result, but screamed "Panesar got out for one! I was right! IIII WASSSS RIGHTTTTT!!!!"

adharcric · 17-12-2006, 11:33 PM

No contest. England were completely outclassed and outplayed by the Aussies, a stark contrast to the great contest last year.
Given that I'm not Australian, this was an absolute waste of my money. Let's just hope we're not heading back to the days of one-sided Ashes tours.

Jono · 17-12-2006, 11:38 PM

LOL @ this Ashes special thing on 9.

They're in the Aussies' change room and they're all drinking Coronas. Except Warney, he's sticking with the VB.

aussie · 17-12-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by adharcric

Let's just hope we're not heading back to the days of one-sided Ashes tours.

No way, with Australia likely to be without most the greats come 2009, i think for sure we will be seeing home advantage being a huge factor in deciding future outcomes.

pasag · 17-12-2006, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

LOL @ this Ashes special thing on 9.

They're in the Aussies' change room and they're all drinking Coronas. Except Warney, he's sticking with the VB.

Arrgh missed it, is it still on?

Nnanden · 17-12-2006, 11:42 PM

Still on.

Nnanden · 17-12-2006, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

LOL @ this Ashes special thing on 9.

They're in the Aussies' change room and they're all drinking Coronas. Except Warney, he's sticking with the VB.

What`s up with the Coronas? Laaame.

LOL @ Symonds spraying his Corona all over Tubby. Owned.

Jamee999 · 17-12-2006, 11:47 PM

Ah crap.

Perm · 18-12-2006, 12:09 AM

Well done Australia, disappointed the tail couldn't hang around and help Pietersen get his century.

17-12-2006, 11:01 PM	#1487 (permalink)
Slow Love™ International Captain Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 6,079	Just further from a thought I had in my last post, I do wonder how things might be different were we playing in England. I realise that Perth offered something for the bowlers the first couple of days, and Brisbane cracked a bit, but the pitches have been pretty dead for the most part, which IMO suits Australia to a T. Obviously England's form issues would still stand, though they did have a fairly brief preparation period prior to this series (we at least got a bunch of ODIs to play aside from a few county battles prior to the last Ashes). __________________ "Youre known for having a liking for men who look like women." - Linda "FFS I'm sick and tired of having to see a bloke bend over to pick something up or lean over and see their arse crack. For christ's sake pull your pants up or buy some underpants you bogan because nobody want's to see it. And this is a boat building shed (well one of them) not a porn studio." - Craig

17-12-2006, 11:17 PM	#1491 (permalink)
Nnanden You'll Never Walk Alone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 26,188	No doubt England are stronger at home. __________________ Jesus saves proudly supporting Liverpool FC

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mohammad16 U19 Captain Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: earth Posts: 631	U could pick some random dude from the random streets of Uganda to coach and select better then duncan past his prime he never had fletcher

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Nnanden You'll Never Walk Alone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 26,188	At the press conference, Fletcher has reportedly ignored all questions on the Ashes result, but screamed "Panesar got out for one! I was right! IIII WASSSS RIGHTTTTT!!!!"

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adharcric International Coach Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 10,898	No contest. England were completely outclassed and outplayed by the Aussies, a stark contrast to the great contest last year. Given that I'm not Australian, this was an absolute waste of my money. Let's just hope we're not heading back to the days of one-sided Ashes tours.

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Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,527	LOL @ this Ashes special thing on 9. They're in the Aussies' change room and they're all drinking Coronas. Except Warney, he's sticking with the VB.

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Nnanden You'll Never Walk Alone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 26,188	Still on.

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