We Don't Like Cricket... We Love It!
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CrazyMatt
Jaws
Yeah that was a joke.
Yeah that’s a ****ing stitch up right there. Bloke scored 200 on a ****ing road. And then the other 3 times he batted got 0, 3 & 10.
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
Wow. Just wow.
Gards
Jaws
Shes a breath of fresh air and a good commentator that knows her stuff, she's great on the radio too when she has that gig. Has class and stays on point
The blokes are too busy being matey mates, crapping on about their playing days together and cracking jokes. Don't mind it in small doses if the game is going slow but we don't tune in to listen to that waffle all day. You didn't get that nonsense from Richard Benaud who understood the viewer had eyes and I miss the natural excitement Bill Lawry brought.
I recall a Test match years ago back when Smithy was still captain and there wasn't as many wickets needed by the Aussies to win in the last day as there was today and there was more game time left as well but he had enough of bowling to defensive batsmen and went up and shook the batsman hand and the game was drawn
I always thought that was kinda a **** thing to do especially as an Australian captain of all people. Yea it was unlikely Australia were gunna get the wickets needed but wouldn't you at least keep having a crack? Freak overs do happen sometimes even on a pitch not doing much. It was good experience for some of the part time bowlers but I guess if they are tired there is a risk of injury but still
I think it shorted changed the spectators and was a bit rude to them as well, yea they might not have paid full fare for the final days play but they made the effort to go out there and watch.
Money is changing hands, it's the only explanation or Warner is threatening to open his mouth about the Sandpaper saga
Real player of the series was the pitch
Or put a roof on it, SCG trust prob wouldn't like that so maybe some sort of temp roof that can be retracted or something but would cost a lot but so does losing days of play
I went to Aus vs India Test match @ SCG back in 2019 and I think it was day 3 or something and in the afternoon this storm came though and play was suspended.
After waiting around for a bit the day was getting on anyways and weather wasn't improving so me and mate legged it out of there with thousands of other punters all drenched from the rain walking the streets and alleys all trying to clammer and cram into the closest pubs we could find soaked and thirsty, haha good times
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
How would you put a roof on the SCG with so many stands of different dimensions?
That would either be impossible or cost an absolute shitload of money.
AFL would generate the most income there and they play rain, hail or shine.
There would be no financial sense at all in putting a roof over it imo.
I reckon bunnings would do you a deal on marquees for bulk buying and having their logo plastered around
Might even get Glad Wrap on board
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
Pass
Gards
Jaws
The test match at the SCG isn't going to get moved from New Years either cause the weathers bad
You build a big sarcophagus and wheel into place over the stadium - like at Chernobyl
That way the terrible performances of visiting teams doesn't escape into the atmosphere
As in F1 commentator Murray Walker? No way I don't believe you, last person I would think of would be compared to Warner but I have not heard him yet. Could they have not at least waited until the **** retires before exposing the public to his amazing insights on how to wildly flay at the ball outside off?
CrazyMatt
Jaws
Im a fan of the addition of Todd Murphy. Very good young spinner.
Also great to see Hanscombe given an opportunity. His Shield form should of been impossible to ignore. He’ll likely be backup for the middle order and for Carey.
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
Yeah I'm not a fan of his but no way you can leave him out, like you said his form has been fantastic.
Hope you're OK with Harris being left out.
Accountants have always made me feel nervy and Todd looks very much like a chartered accountant. Hopefully the Indian team are intimidated by them too.
CrazyMatt
Jaws
I think I’ll cope.
Handscomb is a very good player of spin. If green isn’t available I think we’ll see him playing at 6 for the first test. Harris is absolute dog ****. Shouldn’t be anywhere near the Aussie team.
Personally Murphy shouldn’t play this tour, he’s not ready IMO. But it’s good to see him part of the squad.
In regards to our other spin options. Between Agar and Swepson we’re better off playing 3 quicks then get head/smith/lasagne to all bowl.
Agar is absolute pus and Swepson couldn’t turn a steering wheel.
If I was Kuhneemann (can’t spell his name) from Qld, I’d be telling him to change states to possibly Victoria or Adelaide. He hardly gets a game due to Qld playing half there games at the Gabba. Should try move to a state where they will actually play him. Victoria would be a good option for him. Playing his cricket at the G most weeks would be a massive step forward for him.
Personally Murphy shouldn’t play this tour, he’s not ready IMO. But it’s good to see him part of the squad.
In regards to our other spin options. Between Agar and Swepson we’re better off playing 3 quicks then get head/smith/lasagne to all bowl.
Agar is absolute pus and Swepson couldn’t turn a steering wheel.
If I was Kuhneemann (can’t spell his name) from Qld, I’d be telling him to change states to possibly Victoria or Adelaide. He hardly gets a game due to Qld playing half there games at the Gabba. Should try move to a state where they will actually play him. Victoria would be a good option for him. Playing his cricket at the G most weeks would be a massive step forward for him.