*Official Third Test at Edgbaston

[Uppercut]

Wasnt sure that people still advocate the 5-man-attcak in this day and age. Is that the reason for his selection or was he an 'opener' that had bowling as a bonus?

Given it's taken 60 overs to give him a go, I don't think they took it into consideration. Apparently he looked equally ineffective against Northants.

 

[TT Boy]

HUGE overreaction regarding Watto. Granted he hasn't bowled brilliantly and looks down on pace but he was only brought on after these two were well set with the ball 60+ overs old with two free flowing batsmen looking to hit out. Would have done better if he was given a go earlier. Settle down.

Set? Both batsman were still in their teens.

 

[Demolition Man]

HUGE overreaction regarding Watto. Granted he hasn't bowled brilliantly and looks down on pace but he was only brought on after these two were well set with the ball 60+ overs old with two free flowing batsmen looking to hit out. Would have done better if he was given a go earlier. Settle down.

Yes should have been given a go earlier, but having said that he bowled some rubbish, dissapointed for him.

 

[oitoitoi]

Tactically Ponting really is a dire captain, it just seems to be one mistake after another. I reckon Hilfenhaus is the man against these two, well actually Clark is but he's shagged Ponting's sister so he ain't getting a game till he agrees to a castration.

 

[GIMH]

Wasnt sure that people still advocate the 5-man-attcak in this day and age. Is that the reason for his selection or was he an 'opener' that had bowling as a bonus?

Ponting's words were, " a bit of both," IIRC.

 

[Pizzorno]

I'm wondering what possible situations there are where you could actually enjoy England being apparently on top without thinking "what if we lose three wickets in the next over?"

Oh i'm enjoying this don't get me wrong, but i've learned from the experience of supporting Everton, Lancs and this lot that it's best not to get too excited. Sorry, i'm just an eternal pessimist.

 

[TT Boy]

Wasnt sure that people still advocate the 5-man-attcak in this day and age. Is that the reason for his selection or was he an 'opener' that had bowling as a bonus?

His playing because of Johnson.

**** shot that.

 

[GIMH]

****ing ridiculous miscue

 

[Pigeon]

Brilliant. I knew Matt Prior would finally play into the hands of Ponting's strategy.

 

[Pizzorno]

Prior that is ridiculous mate. And that Neil, is why I never take things for granted when England are playing.

 

[Demolition Man]

Got him, clever by siddle (slower ball wasnt it ??)

 

[Nate]

Siddle u so sxc.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Pish dismissal. Had his warming the ball before.

Siddle earned it tho; fair play to him, I suppose.

 

[TT Boy]

Terrible time to lose a wicket, Aus were on their knees.

 

[Uppercut]

Tactically Ponting really is a dire captain, it just seems to be one mistake after another. I reckon Hilfenhaus is the man against these two, well actually Clark is but he's shagged Ponting's sister so he ain't getting a game till he agrees to a castration.

Hilfenhaus to bowl even more after his marathon morning spell? Do you think he's Superman?

 

[Neil Pickup]

Oh i'm enjoying this don't get me wrong, but i've learned from the experience of supporting Everton, Lancs and this lot that it's best not to get too excited. Sorry, i'm just an eternal pessimist.

Because **** like that happens.

 

[pasag]

Tactically Ponting really is a dire captain, it just seems to be one mistake after another. I reckon Hilfenhaus is the man against these two, well actually Clark is but he's shagged Ponting's sister so he ain't getting a game till he agrees to a castration.

He's just coming off a HUGE spell, has bowled for most of the day.

 

[NUFAN]

Dire Prior (bet someone has already said this)

 

[Burgey]

LMAO Prior. Had a real chance to completely take it from Australia, and ****ed it in the finest 1990s England style. Bizarro.

 

[Goughy]

Ponting's words were, " a bit of both," IIRC.

Well that sounds like a well though out plan