*Official* First Test at the Gabba - Page 14

andyc · 09-11-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Got_Spin

What?

Haha, whooosh.

pup11 · 09-11-2010, 09:11 AM

Not liking the fact that Katich and Bollinger are likely to play in the 1st test with very little game time under their belt.
Also the nature of Bollinger's injury is pretty worrying, since an abdominal strain is something that can easily flare up at anytime if the injured player rushes into making a comeback.

Jono · 09-11-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Howe_zat

You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave...

Nice

Johnners · 09-11-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by andyc

Hasn't done much this season (or during his stint in England), so if he does play I unfortunately can't see him doing all that much. Whether that's related to to the short ball or just a lack of form though, I've got no idea.

TBF he's only had the 1 shield game hasn't he? (or 2, one of which was on a raging green-top at teh Gabba)

howardj · 09-11-2010, 05:54 PM

15 days to go.

Not fussed if it rains, though would prefer it didnt.

Just looking forward to two days on the drink, away from work!

Prince EWS · 09-11-2010, 09:45 PM

Australia should pick Dave Hussey - if for no other reason than to piss howardj off.

howardj · 09-11-2010, 10:42 PM

haha

It's my life's work to weed out 30+ year old batsmen, excluding legends.

four_or_six · 10-11-2010, 12:47 AM

The Ashes 2010-11: Ricky Ponting says England will struggle with Gabba pitch | Cricket News | The Ashes 2010-11 | Cricinfo.com

Spark · 10-11-2010, 12:51 AM

It'll certainly be bouncy.

Weather. It's all about the weather.

Howe_zat · 10-11-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by four_or_six

The Ashes 2010-11: Ricky Ponting says England will struggle with Gabba pitch | Cricket News | The Ashes 2010-11 | Cricinfo.com

I'm not surprised. Considering everyone seems to be struggling with the Gabba pitch this year, including Ponting himself.

"Harris had Jon Wells lbw in the opening over and thought he had Ponting with an lbw appeal early in his innings. Ponting was dismissed instead by James Hopes when he edged to Chris Lynn at third slip"

Sheffield Shield: Ryan Harris shines in front of Ricky Ponting on rainy day | Tasmania v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, Hobart, 1st day Report | Cricket News | Cricinfo.com

I'm looking forward to what looks like a tight, low-scoring match.

EDIT: This post is mostly bollocks.

TumTum · 10-11-2010, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Howe_zat

I'm not surprised. Considering everyone seems to be struggling with the Gabba pitch this year, including Ponting himself.

"Harris had Jon Wells lbw in the opening over and thought he had Ponting with an lbw appeal early in his innings. Ponting was dismissed instead by James Hopes when he edged to Chris Lynn at third slip"

Sheffield Shield: Ryan Harris shines in front of Ricky Ponting on rainy day | Tasmania v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, Hobart, 1st day Report | Cricket News | Cricinfo.com

I'm looking forward to what looks like a tight, low-scoring match.

Since when is the Gabba at Hobart?

Howe_zat · 10-11-2010, 01:26 AM

Er... Yep, there's me being a dumbass. Sorry, ignore, saw Ponting talking about the Gabba while playing against QLD and jumped to conclusions.

TumTum · 10-11-2010, 01:28 AM

For me it depends if we get much sunshine before this Test. Last Ashes it was baking in the sun, hence was a very sporting wicket. This time I reckon it will be a bowlers paradise.

vic_orthdox · 10-11-2010, 01:32 AM

Looked on the news like they chose a random spot on the square at Bellerieve and decided to put them stumps in there.

flibbertyjibber · 10-11-2010, 01:35 AM

Predictable that he would say that,hardly going to come out and say England will thrive in the conditions is he.

If i was Ponting i'd be more concerned by his own record of 1 ton in his last 16 tests and he reckons Cook is under pressure but he has 4 in his last 11 games.

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09-11-2010, 09:11 AM	#197 (permalink)
pup11 International Coach Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: India Posts: 12,134	Not liking the fact that Katich and Bollinger are likely to play in the 1st test with very little game time under their belt. Also the nature of Bollinger's injury is pretty worrying, since an abdominal strain is something that can easily flare up at anytime if the injured player rushes into making a comeback.

09-11-2010, 10:42 PM	#202 (permalink)
howardj International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 12,103	haha It's my life's work to weed out 30+ year old batsmen, excluding legends.

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four_or_six Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,136	The Ashes 2010-11: Ricky Ponting says England will struggle with Gabba pitch \| Cricket News \| The Ashes 2010-11 \| Cricinfo.com

10-11-2010, 01:26 AM	#207 (permalink)
Howe_zat International Coach Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Top floor, bottom buzzer Posts: 13,826	Er... Yep, there's me being a dumbass. Sorry, ignore, saw Ponting talking about the Gabba while playing against QLD and jumped to conclusions.

10-11-2010, 01:32 AM	#209 (permalink)
vic_orthdox Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24,363	Looked on the news like they chose a random spot on the square at Bellerieve and decided to put them stumps in there.

10-11-2010, 01:35 AM	#210 (permalink)
flibbertyjibber Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 7,933	Predictable that he would say that,hardly going to come out and say England will thrive in the conditions is he. If i was Ponting i'd be more concerned by his own record of 1 ton in his last 16 tests and he reckons Cook is under pressure but he has 4 in his last 11 games.

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