***Official*** Commonwealth Bank Tri-Series

[Fiery]

haha fiery, loving the optimism son

It's not optimism son, it's just a good old taste of arrogance and confidence (might have rubbed off from you blokes)

 

[howardj]

Didn't see the second innings tonight, however my observations are that:

- Hilfenhaus looked as least the equal of Clark or Tait in the ODI arena this Summer;
- White is just about finished for the Finals and possibly the WC squad;
- The non-selection of Hogg is becoming more unjustifiable by the day.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Whoa where did this match come from... Joyce century, Plunkett taking incredible figures, even Mahmood doing well and England thrashing Australia.

Is my calendar 2 months and one day out?

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

This is hillarious. Australia lose one game and half the team needs to be dropped Its almost like they havent lost a game in like a year or so.....

......oh wait, hold on..........

Dont worry my Aussie brothers, i know how you feel, its like when the All Blacks lose to some team like.......Australia

Nah, in all seriousness, you shouldnt worry about changing the side and all, because the next game is against the Kiwis who are gonna smoke Aussie off the park!!

If you change half the squad now, what are you gonna do with the other half that gets its ass kicked by the Black Caps???


OK, enough of the funny stuff.
Just remember, what would be the fun of sport if your team was always guaranteed of winning!

 

[Johnners]

It's not optimism son, it's just a good old taste of arrogance and confidence (might have rubbed off from you blokes)

 

[wpdavid]

Whoa where did this match come from... Joyce century, Plunkett taking incredible figures, even Mahmood doing well and England thrashing Australia.

Is my calendar 2 months and one day out?

Yeah, it's all fiction.

 

[Johnners]

Didn't see the second innings tonight, however my observations are that:

- Hilfenhaus looked as least the equal of Clark or Tait in the ODI arena this Summer;
- White is just about finished for the Finals and possibly the WC squad;
- The non-selection of Hogg is becoming more unjustifiable by the day.

Hilfenhaus is easily ahead of Tait afaic... however, in the case of Clark, he has a bit of Credit up his sleeve thanks to the test series and probably deserves the chance above both Hilfenhaus & Tait because of that, & the fact that he's had more experience.

 

[pup11]

I think before being judgemental about tait we should wait for his performance on sunday. If anyone needs be criticised it would have to be McGrath,bracken,and clark who should have supported tait. Tait was the only man in the side that looked like picking up a wicket its just sad that so many streaky 4's were scored of his bowling.

 

[Johnners]

which game were you watching. McGrath was great until his last few. Tait bowled a few good balls, mixed up with a whole lot of horrible ones.

 

[Turbinator]

Wow, Cricinfo really isn't working too well today, woke up and saw the score and it says England won hahaha, c'mon like that's possible. Does anyone know when Cricinfo will start working again?

 

[GIMH]

They're all at it mate. Worldwide scam.

 

[pup11]

GLEN gave away 51 runs today which is not pretty McGrathish bowling figures. Australia's death bowling and chasing has really been disappointment as an aussie fan.

 

[Tomm NCCC]

Its about time, and in all honesty, it was flawless... almost anyway. The first time we can set a decent total, we win a game. Joyce rode his luck a bit, but nevertheless he had a fantastic game. One other thing I noticed today was the Aussie fielding, I havent seen such a slack display from them in the field for a fair while.

 

[The Baconator]

Haha. The man who never gets out was bowled by Bopara. For shame.

 

[Gloucefan]

Definition of complacency anyone?

Sorry if i offended anyone, or was a bit too harsh. Just trying to say that arrogance is something that nobody should strive for. Maybe its just misunderstanding of the actually word itself.

Yes, gonna be a great finale, unless the Black Caps beat Aussie at the MCG, which im picking. Then the last game wont really matter too much, even while England would still have a mathematical chance.

Yeah, many people seem to have an understanding that arrogance is simply acting with confidence, rather than acting like an ass. And the idea that somebody would earn the right to act like an ass is pretty stupid, if people take the time to think about it.

I understand what the strict definition of arrogance is, however it's a word thrown about and used to describe people who are very very confident also. For example KP has been called arrogant but not because he has an offensive attitude to others. The dictionary definition is all well and good but people who are ****y and very self confident are called arrogant. They may be slightly overbearing but not necessarily offensive. It's also not necessarily a bad thing as far as sport is concerned, it is a 'quality' many of the greats have. I think it takes a certain pride (I don't mean hubris or the bible definition of pride) to become a great (I am the greatest anyone?) that was arrogance but who would deny him. When you dominate like Australia have been you are justified when you express it.

 

[DCC_legend]

Its about time, and in all honesty, it was flawless... almost anyway. The first time we can set a decent total, we win a game. Joyce rode his luck a bit, but nevertheless he had a fantastic game. One other thing I noticed today was the Aussie fielding, I havent seen such a slack display from them in the field for a fair while.

yea i agree, there fielding was not good compared to the usual high standards they set! OMG that first ball by plunkett was an absolute beauty!!

 

[Smudge]

Tait's bowled rubbish at the death, 2 wickets or not. That's unforgiveable bowling IMO.

He was spraying it around like Ron Jeremy on rollerskates.

 

[Smudge]

What are your thoughts, Voltman?

Didn't see it. I'm glad you are always interested in my opinions though.

 

[age_master]

I would say Tait will probably get another chance next game, if he is fit, which he didn't look while he was fielding.

 

[Anil]

How funny would it be if we won this tournament?

or even the world cup?