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Post by ukcstokie on Dec 9, 2013 1:04:48 GMT
Am I correct in thinking if we didn't hook we'd have had a decent chance of getting something from this test? Yes .....not even hooks ...more like pulls ...we don't Hook as a rule ...the pull is an English shot Yes - the pull was always a standard shot - everyone would have to learn. The hook was for the flashy bastards/ITB wannabes.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:05:51 GMT
We must still carry the flag forward ...Even if we lose , 2015 in England is something we must look forward too ...We can turn it around
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:06:45 GMT
Yes .....not even hooks ...more like pulls ...we don't Hook as a rule ...the pull is an English shot Yes - the pull was always a standard shot - everyone would have to learn. The hook was for the flashy bastards/ITB wannabes. We never play the hook in England
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:07:16 GMT
At least something positive is coming out of the 2nd innings...prior has remembered how to bat and root did well. The damage is already done though. It is ...But it's not irreparable ....there is still some hope ...there is always hope ...sometimes you just have to hope It's going to be an astonishing comeback from here The Aussies have a got a tight grip on us. The manner of the defeats are the most disappointing thing.... Some ridiculous shots.... From our leader as well!
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Post by ukcstokie on Dec 9, 2013 1:08:15 GMT
As expected.
Good night all.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:09:41 GMT
... it's all over ...
cya guys
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Post by craig67 on Dec 9, 2013 1:09:49 GMT
2-0.Goodbye the Ashes.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:10:12 GMT
It is ...But it's not irreparable ....there is still some hope ...there is always hope ...sometimes you just have to hope It's going to be an astonishing comeback from here The Aussies have a got a tight grip on us. The manner of the defeats are the most disappointing thing.... Some ridiculous shots.... From out leader as well! Cook is only human mate ....Don't put all the failure at his door.....we will come back from this , never fear , and when we do I will remind you ..
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:15:16 GMT
As expected. Good night all. Goodnight ....we will return though ...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:15:46 GMT
It's going to be an astonishing comeback from here The Aussies have a got a tight grip on us. The manner of the defeats are the most disappointing thing.... Some ridiculous shots.... From out leader as well! Cook is only human mate ....Don't put all the failure at his door.....we will come back from this , never fear , and when we do I will remind you .. I'm not putting all of the failure at his door, but I'm disappointed with him....he is a much better player and captain than this. As a team they need to the take the blame for this shambles. We will do Bish I'm sure, but it's the manner if the defeats that hurt at the moment.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:16:04 GMT
... it's all over ... cya guys We will get them back never fear ....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:19:45 GMT
Cook is only human mate ....Don't put all the failure at his door.....we will come back from this , never fear , and when we do I will remind you .. I'm not putting all of the failure at his door, but I'm disappointed with him....he is a much better player and captain than this. As a team they need to the take the blame for this shambles. We will do Bish I'm sure, but it's the manner if the defeats that hurt at the moment. Agreed ...but as in everything ...you have to take the rough with the smooth ....it's a killer for me ...but I know we will bounce back ...this is still a decent England Team regardless of what's being said ....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:20:38 GMT
We will get them back ...never fear
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Post by sydneypotter on Dec 9, 2013 1:21:57 GMT
You haven't lost the Ashes just yet, although Perth will be a tough ask.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:22:06 GMT
I await the fall out from this in the morning, goodnight all.
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Post by sydneypotter on Dec 9, 2013 1:25:03 GMT
Have to say that Mr Root stood tall yesterday. None of the quicks took the smile from his face. He was the surprise English package. Well done.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:28:30 GMT
Have to say that Mr Root stood tall yesterday. None of the quicks took the smile from his face. He was the surprise English package. Well done. Don't smirk too much just yet ...we will return
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:29:22 GMT
Have to say that Mr Root stood tall yesterday. None of the quicks took the smile from his face. He was the surprise English package. Well done. Not really a surprise though ...the lad can bat
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:30:24 GMT
I await the fall out from this in the morning, goodnight all. Good night ambassador
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Post by sydneypotter on Dec 9, 2013 1:30:40 GMT
Johnson going in for a Lillee turn up whilst he's in the WA capital. That should have the English ducking and weaving just a tad. Have to say that I wasn't too impressed with the number of bouncers we bowled at the English tail Enders today. There can be little justification for doing that unless the batsman shows he can handle the bat and is scoring freely.
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Post by sydneypotter on Dec 9, 2013 1:33:03 GMT
Not talking about Root' s ability with the bat but the courage shown by someone relatively young. Well done I say.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:34:02 GMT
Johnson going in for a Lillee turn up whilst he's in the WA capital. That should have the English ducking and weaving just a tad. Have to say that I wasn't too impressed with the number of bouncers we bowled at the English tail Enders today. There can be little justification for doing that unless the batsman shows he can handle the bat and is scoring freely. English ? ....Aren't you English ?
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Post by sydneypotter on Dec 9, 2013 1:34:30 GMT
Blimey, I am not smirking, not in the least.
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Post by sydneypotter on Dec 9, 2013 1:36:47 GMT
I travel with a Kangaroo and an Emu on my passport and have done for a long time. Gone troppo, could be. Too many Australian summers. England is a lovely place to visit...... But
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:37:36 GMT
Blimey, I am not smirking, not in the least. Really ?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 1:39:49 GMT
I travel with a Kangaroo and an Emu on my passport and have done for a long time. Gone troppo, could be. Too many Australian summers. England is a lovely place to visit...... But Hmm......never forget your roots ....
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Post by sydneypotter on Dec 9, 2013 1:44:02 GMT
Yep, really. I'm grateful that the Australian team has slowed the rot and is perhaps putting down a platform for improvement. The cycle might be swinging back after a long long time being in England's favour. No, Im not smirking just relieved.
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Post by sydneypotter on Dec 9, 2013 1:47:21 GMT
Agree. I haven't forgotten my roots, how could I with family still there. In a place that is more suited to me and my Australian family. I'm here, England is in my past. Live the life or go backwards
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2013 9:59:00 GMT
Agree. I haven't forgotten my roots, how could I with family still there. In a place that is more suited to me and my Australian family. I'm here, England is in my past. Live the life or go backwards Only kidding mate
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Post by partickpotter on Dec 9, 2013 12:36:57 GMT
We must still carry the flag forward ...Even if we lose , 2015 in England is something we must look forward too ...We can turn it around Got to admire your optimism and you are right there is always tomorrow - even if tomorrow is 2015! Because this series is well and truely fucked for us. I can see Perth being done and dusted in three days if we bat first. We need a good hard look at what has gone wrong - not particularly this series but why we've arrived at this series with two (at least) massive problems. First: our batting since the series against Pakistan in the UAE has not been good enough; FFS we didn't manage a single score above 400 in the summer against either Australia or New Zealand Second: why aren't our fast bowlers bowling fast; 85 mph is OK if you can swing it like Jimmy or are a metronome like McGrath, but otherwise 85-90 ain't quick enough. You have to be 90+ which, for example Broad and Finn used to be able to do, but seem to have lost it. And watching Tremlett bowling at 78 mph in Brisbane was embarassing! I'll continue to watch with more hope than expectation - but I'm sorry to say 5-0 is on the cards unless we massively step up.
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