*Official* Fourth Test at the MCG

[pskov]

....... after two catches were floored in the first four overs

Just looked it up, it was Pakistan at the SCG in Janruary.

Will we see similar accusations against the Australians after this match as we did after that one?

 

[Craig]

Out for 98.

 

[91Jmay]

10 catches from Keeper to Gully. Not something you see everyday. Tremlett done superb since coming in.

 

[Jayzamann]

Jimmeh robbed of a 5-fer, tbh. Had Watson twice.

 

[JBH001]

Well bowled, Tremlett! Well bowled England's bowling unit. Now, it's up to the batsmen.

 

[hazsa19]

Wow.

Please England. No dramas!

When is tea?

 

[Craig]

Tremlett - not terrible.

 

[pskov]

Prior's had probably the easiest day behind the stumps in his test career and he's taken 6 catches.

 

[Burgey]

Haha Pietersen's sunnies are ****ing awful. Hideous they are. Suit him.

All over. Suck **** Anderson. No five-fer for him, and rightly so too.

 

[M0rphin3]

Has lightning ever struck twice? Hope mitch gets a few early on :/

 

[Jayzamann]

When is tea?

Right now.

Earl of Twirl. vom in my mouth.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Get in.

Bat properly and ashes are in bag on day 1 at Melbourne.

 

[GIMH]

Fantastic performance. One hand on the urn.

Chance to really grind them into the ground now, a lead for just a couple by close would be nice.

Merry Xmas

 

[fredfertang]

Beer match Tuesday?

 

[BoyBrumby]

When was the last time Oz were skittled for less than 100 at home?

 

[Jacknife]

Brilliant stuff from all the bowlers, couldn't have hoped for a better bowling performance. The batsmen better not let us down now, it will def be hard for them, but they just don't have to do anything stupid and make this 1st innings count.

 

[JBH001]

Fantastic performance. One hand on the urn.

Steady on, GIMH. 2 hours and a bit (depending on light) of play to come and another day tomorrow.

 

[Burgey]

Fantastic performance. One hand on the urn.

Chance to really grind them into the ground now, a lead for just a couple by close would be nice.

Merry Xmas

Haha.. You were gobbing off like this at Perth. We'll win this match by >120 runs.

 

[JBH001]

Australia's lowest total at the MCG vs England since the very first test in 1877. Of course, IIRC, Australia went on to win that test by 45 runs.

 

[hazsa19]

When was the last time Oz were skittled for less than 100 at home?

I think the stats guy on TMS was saying 1936/37.

Gotta say the groundsman could look a bit of a moron here if England get 250/300.

The pitch is never going to bounce as much as Perth, hes basically prepared a Headingley or a Trent Bridge or a Edgbaston/Lords in May.