***Official*** 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground - Page 16

Arrow · 26-12-2006, 12:17 AM

Rudie always seems to give plumb LBWs not out. Its disgusting really.

Top_Cat · 26-12-2006, 12:29 AM

Yeesh, what does Hoggard have to do to get an LBW? I'd say both of those appeals against Hayden were gone. Poor showing from Rudi so far this match.

Craig · 26-12-2006, 12:39 AM

Freddie on a hat-trick...

Ponting is in...

Craig · 26-12-2006, 12:40 AM

So close to getting his hat-trick. I thought he had it.

How big will it be if Ponting goes tonight? Massive IMO.

FaaipDeOiad · 26-12-2006, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig

So close to getting his hat-trick. I thought he had it.

How? It was a foot down the leg-side.

Anyway, Hayden should have been out twice. Fairly disappointing umpiring in general today, though Rudi got a couple of close LBW shouts right earlier in the day. I guess when you give them all not out you look good sometimes. Good decision on the Cook caught behind too.

Pitch is lively, but it should be fairly good for batting through the middle of the test. Australia should score at least 300, which would make it pretty tough for England. Hopefully the rain stays away.

GotSpin · 26-12-2006, 12:54 AM

Oh Warne, you ma hero, now for the ton.

Craig · 26-12-2006, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FaaipDeOiad

How? It was a foot down the leg-side.

Anyway, Hayden should have been out twice. Fairly disappointing umpiring in general today, though Rudi got a couple of close LBW shouts right earlier in the day. I guess when you give them all not out you look good sometimes. Good decision on the Cook caught behind too.

Pitch is lively, but it should be fairly good for batting through the middle of the test. Australia should score at least 300, which would make it pretty tough for England. Hopefully the rain stays away.

Just for a split second it looked as though Ponting had touched it. But I had one eye on the TV screen and my computer so there you go.

howardj · 26-12-2006, 01:00 AM

If this Series was a used car, you'd be within your rights to punch out the car salesman.

FaaipDeOiad · 26-12-2006, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by howardj

If this Series was a used car, you'd be within your rights to punch out the car salesman.

I don't think it's been that bad really. England have played some good cricket at times, and the standard overall has been as good as you'll ever see in test cricket. There's been a bit of variation in the pitches, and some great innings and bowling performances. It isn't as close as one might like, but Australia are a pretty good team and I don't think you can judge a series entirely on whether or not it is close.

pasag · 26-12-2006, 01:39 AM

What a day! The place went wild when Warne got the 700th, it was awesomeness.

One thing that stood out was Gilchrist’s drop, was a shocker, his worst in recent times. Lee was great as was Clark and to witness Warne get a 5fer in his last home game was a privilege.

Poor effort from the English batsmen who gave up without a fight, Read is just as good/bad as Jones and KP is the only one that looks like a consistent threat as usual.

Ponting to ton up tomorrow.

89,000 for a rainy day, not bad. Took some photos, will edit and post shortly.

Laurrz · 26-12-2006, 01:46 AM

i thought his missed stumping was even worse!!

put those orange gloves back on Gilly!!

pasag · 26-12-2006, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Laurrz

i thought his missed stumping was even worse!!

put those orange gloves back on Gilly!!

Yeah, that's what I meant tbh.

Craig · 26-12-2006, 01:52 AM

Having seen the ball that got Strauss out, now I'm no batting coach/expert but if Strauss had played a better shot he wouldn't have been bowled? As good as the ball it looked like it was a poor shot but I'm probably wrong.

Craig · 26-12-2006, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pasag

What a day! The place went wild when Warne got the 700th, it was awesomeness.

One thing that stood out was Gilchrist’s drop, was a shocker, his worst in recent times. Lee was great as was Clark and to witness Warne get a 5fer in his last home game was a privilege.

Poor effort from the English batsmen who gave up without a fight, Read is just as good/bad as Jones and KP is the only one that looks like a consistent threat as usual.

Ponting to ton up tomorrow.

89,000 for a rainy day, not bad. Took some photos, will edit and post shortly.

What about Hayden's drop? Mark Waugh would have taken that whilst having a punt at the races (or now being investigated by ASIC

).

FaaipDeOiad · 26-12-2006, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig

Having seen the ball that got Strauss out, now I'm no batting coach/expert but if Strauss had played a better shot he wouldn't have been bowled? As good as the ball it looked like it was a poor shot but I'm probably wrong.

Yeah it was pretty average batting. Really nice ball though. Drift was brilliant.

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pasag RTDAS Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Looking for milksteak Posts: 31,679	What a day! The place went wild when Warne got the 700th, it was awesomeness. One thing that stood out was Gilchrist’s drop, was a shocker, his worst in recent times. Lee was great as was Clark and to witness Warne get a 5fer in his last home game was a privilege. Poor effort from the English batsmen who gave up without a fight, Read is just as good/bad as Jones and KP is the only one that looks like a consistent threat as usual. Ponting to ton up tomorrow. 89,000 for a rainy day, not bad. Took some photos, will edit and post shortly. __________________ Rest In Peace Craigos 2003-2012

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26-12-2006, 12:17 AM	#226 (permalink)
Arrow U19 Vice-Captain Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 542	Rudie always seems to give plumb LBWs not out. Its disgusting really.

26-12-2006, 12:40 AM	#229 (permalink)
Craig World Traveller Join Date: May 2003 Location: Super Happy Fun Sugar Lollipop Land! Posts: 34,131	So close to getting his hat-trick. I thought he had it. How big will it be if Ponting goes tonight? Massive IMO.

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howardj International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 12,103	If this Series was a used car, you'd be within your rights to punch out the car salesman.

26-12-2006, 01:46 AM	#236 (permalink)
Laurrz International Debutant Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 2,684	i thought his missed stumping was even worse!! put those orange gloves back on Gilly!!

26-12-2006, 01:52 AM	#238 (permalink)
Craig World Traveller Join Date: May 2003 Location: Super Happy Fun Sugar Lollipop Land! Posts: 34,131	Having seen the ball that got Strauss out, now I'm no batting coach/expert but if Strauss had played a better shot he wouldn't have been bowled? As good as the ball it looked like it was a poor shot but I'm probably wrong.

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