*Official* First Test at the Gabba

[Burgey]

Why? Because I've pointed out you might've been a bit short-sighted to attempt to try and right him off prior to the series starting and not acknowledge that he's a changed bowler?
Sorry if it doesn't quite fit in with the Burgey line of posting.

No, because you're being a ****. Then again, it's a week night there.

He's taken two wickets in 27 odd overs. It fits quite well with my "theory".

Tell me Marcarse, where did I write him off? When did I say he hasn't improved? All you've said is his record here counts for nothing, which I disagree with. He still has points to prove, and if you don't think these conditions have been helpful to him, then you're more a cricketing neophyte than I already thought you were.

 

[Jarquis]

The conditions have been helpful and I'm pretty sure no one thought he couldn't do well in helpful conditions. There certainly are signs that this is more than just the old Anderson bowling but most people envisioned him struggling in harder conditions than these.

Nah, he can't bowl in Australia mate.
Can't bowl unless there's thick grey clouds.
Has only demolished Bangladesh and Pakistan
Stands no chance.

 

[Debris]

How many do you guys reckon we need here? Get to 150 ahead and I'll feel good about this, 200+ and turn the screws hard on England time.

Really hard to say how difficult the pitch is to bat on with such a good partnership in progress. No harm in getting 400 in front.

 

[MW1304]

Yes, Hussey and Haddin need some time off or they will start playing crazy shots.

Stupid comment. I want this agony to stop. Can't sleep. Lunch only option. Muh!

 

[Athlai]

Nah, he can't bowl in Australia mate.
Can't bowl unless there's thick grey clouds.
Has only demolished Bangladesh and Pakistan
Stands no chance.

He doesn't run in hard all day, not enough heart. etc. etc.

 

[Spikey]

He doesn't run in hard all day, not enough heart. etc. etc.

Maybe Anderson should do a reserve Siddle - that is pitch it shorter.

 

[GIMH]

Please drop it now Marcuss

 

[duffer]

Really hard to say how difficult the pitch is to bat on with such a good partnership in progress. No harm in getting 400 in front.

Say one more session or so and we'll be good to go imo. Glad to see Marcuss coming around on Anderson too tbh.

 

[four_or_six]

Burgey - cut out the personal insults.

Marcuss - let's move on to something else now, please.

 

[Spark]

Slightly but pleasantly surprised that Anderson hasn't had another spell.

 

[morgieb]

Umpires inspecting for Murray Mints now?

 

[Jacknife]

About time for another Anderson spell.

 

[Spikey]

Slightly but pleasantly surprised that Anderson hasn't had another spell.

if he gets a wicket now i'm blaming you.

 

[Burgey]

Nah, he can't bowl in Australia mate.
Can't bowl unless there's thick grey clouds.
Has only demolished Bangladesh and Pakistan
Stands no chance.

Now you're confusing him with Finn.

 

[Spark]

Ah here he is now.

 

[Jarquis]

No, because you're being a ****. Then again, it's a week night there.

He's taken two wickets in 27 odd overs. It fits quite well with my "theory".

Tell me Marcarse, where did I write him off? When did I say he hasn't improved? All you've said is his record here counts for nothing, which I disagree with. He still has points to prove, and if you don't think these conditions have been helpful to him, then you're more a crocheting neophyte than I already thought you were.

Petty insults ftw.

Don't think I've even begun to put words in your mouth, haven't said you'd written him off have I?
As for conditions, there's been some assistance but let's not forget the people who said he couldn't bowl in Australia, or the people who said he couldn't keep it tight while not taking wickets, or the people who said he couldn't be a threat in anything but the most favourable of conditions.

But meh, he failed in 06/07 and because it's the same country and the same name he was always doomed to fail again. Not like he's a changed bowler, Australia were forecast a wet summer, that Australia's batting is nowhere near the level it was in 06/07 or anything else.

 

[Jarquis]

He doesn't run in hard all day, not enough heart. etc. etc.

Pretty much what was said.

 

[Spark]

Haha pullshot continues to be productive

 

[Debris]

Slightly but pleasantly surprised that Anderson hasn't had another spell.

England can't bowl him into the ground. They are doomed anyway if he is the only effective option available. He has really surprised me with his quality this tour, though, considering the tripe he has dealt up on previous tours.

 

[GIMH]

Just not our day