The Ashes Thread

[Wildcat]

Well gents the Ashes series is just around corner with the first test starting on the 23rd of November in Brisbane. Here's the place to discuss everything to do with this great series. My predictions are for an Aussie victory 4-1!8)

PS Just heard that Marcus Trescothick is heading back to England because he's home sick again

 

[Gnomey]

Yes, shame really although he wasn't batting that well... BBC SPORT | Cricket | The Ashes | Trescothick to miss Ashes series he is being replaced by Ed Joyce:
BBC SPORT | Cricket | The Ashes | Uncapped Joyce wins Ashes call-up

I doubt it will be 4-1 and I hope for a close series (with England retaining the Ashes of course). I would say maybe 2-1 (2 draws), 2-2 or 3-2...

Also remember last year the Aussie's predicted a 5-0 whitewash and we all know what happened then

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

as much as i want us to keep them i doubt we will no way 4-1 though, 2-1 to the Oz.......

 

[Wildcat]

Well hopefully it won't be a whitewash to any side. More exciting if it's close!

 

[lesofprimus]

Isnt Cricket an insect???

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

Cricket's a great game, far beyond the abilities of Americans

this's an interesting read for anyone interested in cricket

National Army Museum : Exhibitions : Combat Cricketers

 

[Wildcat]

Good article Lanc, I liked how play had to stop because a Chinese rocket was found in the out field!
That famous game the Aussies played at Gallipoli under shell fire would have been a site to see! I bet no one was keeping score!

PS Les, maybe your lot would enjoy the newest version of the game called twenty20, it's all about big hitting and big beer drinking!

 

[Desert Fox]

The Englanders have been kept to a draw by the NSW Pura Cup team!

 

[Wildcat]

Yeah, but at the moment they're cutting through the Redbacks top order

 

[Emac44]

Oh yes its Ashes Series again. Wildcat first test at the Gabba in my home town. should be good to see and yes i am predicting an Aussie series win as well. Aussies on fire and coming of wins. and the Poms well lets say bad nerves isn't the only thing you will get by end of the series. As for your barmy army sun burn flies and losses will be your lot
OI OI OI AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE

 

[Wildcat]

Well day one is over with Australia 3-340 odd, good times ahead!

 

[Emac44]

Well day one is over with Australia 3-340 odd, good times ahead!

Day 2 and pommie calmy(barmy) army subdued at South Bank Railway station yesterday wildcat. nothing looks more pleasing than a sad faced pommy looking defeat down the barrel of ricky pointings cricket bat at crease

 

[Desert Fox]

9 for 602 declared!!! WOOH!

 

[Gnomey]

Remember what happened last time...

You thrashed us in the first test and then we got the upper hand and won the series...

 

[Wildcat]

true, but so far it's Australia V Flintoff, the other bowlers looked quite average, and what the hell is going on with Harmison?

 

[Gnomey]

BBC - Radio Five Live Sports Extra - Test Match Special

Can't find any form unfortunately...

 

[Emac44]

Wildcat thought this was funny found it in Brisbane Courier Mail 24/11/2006

 

[Emac44]

It appears its just not Pointing scoring a near double century that has upset some English Fans. It seems the main trumpter of the Barmy Army was evicted from the Gabba yesterday for playing his trumpet at the match. Unfortunately the Gabba has had a musical instrument ban for 12 years and that is the ruling. It also seems some members of the Barmy Army do not like the seat allocations either and do not like Queensland Police or Cricket Australia for various reasons not fully explained. Quotes of heavy handing by Queensland Police and claims also that Cricket Australia wants to win at all costs the series. And some members of the Barmy Army are thinking of cancelling the rest of their tour as they claim all the fun is gone for them and how dare the Australians do this to them. I personally believe most English Cricket Fans are fair dinkum sports minded supporters and are enjoying the cricket either win lose or draw as are their Aussie counterparts. But excuse me for thinking some members of the Barmy Army are a bunch of whinging poms who can't get their own way now want to go home and take their complaints with them. Gentlemen the que forms to the left and right at Brisbane International Airport. See you again go home and learn about sportsmanship

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

hey we're devoted solely to the game and will admit defeat, unlike the aussies who do have the win at all costs atitude which is making it less fun i mean banning someone because they play the trumpet? it's a sport it's supposed to be fun!

 

[Gnomey]

Agreed lanc, the Aussies take it all too seriously (which is why is feels so good beating them ). Anyway a draw would be a nice result although unlikely...