For Australians: Series you most want to win

silentstriker · 30-05-2008, 04:14 PM

Obviously I think it'll be the Ashes, but some are saying that perhaps its not? I mean the Ashes has such a huge and interesting history, the rivalry is deep and very ingrained. So I'd be surprised if its anything else.

Swervy · 30-05-2008, 04:15 PM

yeah Ashes for me

Richard · 30-05-2008, 04:17 PM

Some Englishmen said they were happy with being worse than West Indies, Pakistan, New Zealand and India as long as they were better than Australia. Which is what happened 1986-1988.

Sadly the bubble was burst in 1989 though.

silentstriker · 30-05-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Swervy

yeah Ashes for me

Exactly. As an Indian fan, I'd say Australia is definitely the most fun on a regular basis, but India-Pakistan has too much emotional attachment, and if played on a lively track with some good performances - there is very little quite like it.

As everyone knows, I hate ODIs, but there is nothing in the limited overs world, for me, that remotely touches India-Pakistan in a World Cup (not just because India have never lost to Pakistan in the WC

)

Richard · 30-05-2008, 04:20 PM

BTW, not entirely sure what you're on with the second part of the poll. As a non-Australian fan I most enjoy the prospect of Australia being beaten by South Africa, so I guess that's what I should vote for.

GIMH · 30-05-2008, 04:21 PM

I voted for non-Australia V england

where was the bangas option?!

Lambu · 30-05-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard

BTW, not entirely sure what you're on with the second part of the poll. As a non-Australian fan I most enjoy the prospect of Australia being beaten by South Africa, so I guess that's what I should vote for.

I think it means as non-Australian fan whom would you like to see Australia crush..basically wants to know if there is team you dislike more than the Aussies?Atleast thats how i understood it

silentstriker · 30-05-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard

BTW, not entirely sure what you're on with the second part of the poll. As a non-Australian fan I most enjoy the prospect of Australia being beaten by South Africa, so I guess that's what I should vote for.

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Originally Posted by Lambu

I think it means as non-Australian fan whom would you like to see Australia crush..basically wants to know if there is team you dislike more than the Aussies?Atleast thats how i understood it

It means whatever you want it to mean. I basically didn't want non-Australian fans clouding up the poll.

Top_Cat · 30-05-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard

BTW, not entirely sure what you're on with the second part of the poll. As a non-Australian fan I most enjoy the prospect of Australia being beaten by South Africa, so I guess that's what I should vote for.

Well, I picked the series against India because they're tough to beat but, to be honest, I reckon I'd be upset more if the Saffies ever beat the Aussies.

As for the Ashes, couldn't be too upset in 2005 because the cricket was just so damn good. Was glad the Aussies won it back, though.

GIMH · 30-05-2008, 05:11 PM

Why did I think you were a Kiwi?

Mister Wright · 30-05-2008, 05:11 PM

Like T_C don't mind losing as long as the cricket is of a high standard. Reckon I'd be most pissed if we lost to South Africa no matter how good the cricket is.

Mister Wright · 30-05-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by silentstriker

Obviously I think it'll be the Ashes, but some are saying that perhaps its not? I mean the Ashes has such a huge and interesting history, the rivalry is deep and very ingrained. So I'd be surprised if its anything else.

It's better for a rivalry if both teams are competitive and they both bring the best out of each other. Even though one team may seem to have the wood on the other after a few series wins the other team finds the heart to come back and win the next series even though the other team is touted as the greatest ever of all time.

That's why the Rugby League State of Origin battle between N.S.W. and QLD is so wonderful because both teams bring out the best in each other and the overall stats are so close. Just look here to see how close it has been over the years.

Given England have only given Australia one true run for their money in the last quarter of a decade it's hard to feel that burning desire to win. If they were trading series and each contest was very close, it may be a different story.

Richard · 30-05-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

Why did I think you were a Kiwi?

Corey a Kiwi?

Top_Cat · 30-05-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

Why did I think you were a Kiwi?

Kiwi's and Aussies are very similar and if people didn't put it in their profiles, I think we'd all struggle to pick the difference. I know I would.

GIMH · 30-05-2008, 05:53 PM

Yeah, that's true actually.

Something else I have done a lot in the past is mixed you up with _Ed_ (because of the _ in the name) so that might be a contributing factor as well actually

View Poll Results: Which series do you want to win the most?
Australian fan: vs. England	17	44.74%
Australian fan: vs. India	5	13.16%
Australian fan: vs. Pakistan	0	0%
Australian fan: vs. Sri Lanka	1	2.63%
Australian fan: vs. South Africa	1	2.63%
Australian fan: vs. West Indies	0	0%
Australian fan: vs. New Zealand	1	2.63%
Non-Australian fan: vs. England	4	10.53%
Non-Australian fan: vs. India	3	7.89%
Non-Australian fan: vs. Pakistan	2	5.26%
Non-Australian fan: vs. Sri Lanka	0	0%
Non-Australian fan: vs. South Africa	4	10.53%
Non-Australian fan: vs. West Indies	0	0%
Non-Australian fan: vs. New Zealand	0	0%
Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

30-05-2008, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Swervy International Captain Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: An Aussie with a Lancashire accent living in Keighley,West Yorks Posts: 7,360	yeah Ashes for me __________________ rave down, hit the ground MSN: djjacksono@hotmail.com

30-05-2008, 04:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,581	I voted for non-Australia V england where was the bangas option?! __________________ Watch out, for as soon as it pleases them they’ll send you out to protect their gold in wars whose weapons, rapidly developed by servile scientists, will become more and more deadly until they can with a flick of the finger tear a million of you to pieces RIP Craigos. A true CW legend. You will be missed.

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Richard Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 2005 Posts: 80,407	BTW, not entirely sure what you're on with the second part of the poll. As a non-Australian fan I most enjoy the prospect of Australia being beaten by South Africa, so I guess that's what I should vote for.

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GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,581	Yeah, that's true actually. Something else I have done a lot in the past is mixed you up with _Ed_ (because of the _ in the name) so that might be a contributing factor as well actually

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