*Official* Fifth Test at The Oval

[GIMH]

Surprised the Aussies haven't stuck Siddle on

 

[Burgey]

How far behind Swann is Harris in the series wicket-taking now?

 

[Son Of Coco]

Ho ho! Ripsnorter! Thought it hit him in the head to begin with. Stepping back onto the stumps would've been a fitting end to his series.

 

[GIMH]

3 wickets I think

 

[Burgey]

Fmd what is it with these blokes not picking up the short ball this series? Been loads of it from both sides.

 

[andyc]

does Warner ever throw on target when it matters?

Can only remember the one direct hit from Australia this series tbh (from Warner, actually). It's annoying since I swear we went through a period of a year or two a while back when the team, but Clarke and Ponting especially, would hit them at will.

 

[GIMH]

I wish the Brisbane Test was starting next week

 

[Burgey]

We all knew Harris was good but I've been so impressed by his method and his stamina this series, even on decks drier than usual in England. Fmd he's just a gun bowler.

 

[Maximas]

get Lyon on

 

[andyc]

**** I'll be annoyed if Prior makes runs here after doing nothing the whole series.

 

[Adders]

**** I'll be annoyed if Prior makes runs here after doing nothing the whole series.

That's how we felt about Twatto.

 

[Howe_zat]

We all knew Harris was good but I've been so impressed by his method and his stamina this series, even on decks drier than usual in England. Fmd he's just a gun bowler.

Yep. Been absolutely magic.

 

[Burgey]

Here's James "You should play test cricket in the attacking spirit I always have in my three day career" Faulkner into the attack.

 

[GIMH]

I'm surprised Prior even has 17 seeing as he has NEVER EVER scored against a decent bowler before

 

[Cabinet96]

Funny how people (certain someone in particular) likes to heavily criticise England for being stodgy, yet berates Prior at every opportunity. Apparently you really have to be Viv Richards to satisfy people.

 

[Top_Cat]

Yep. Been absolutely magic.

If there's one bloke who proves taking Test poles is not about magic, though....

 

[Top_Cat]

Just want to re-iterate the obvious; picking Faulkner is so ****.

 

[Spikey]

Here's James "You should play test cricket in the attacking spirit I always have in my three day career" Faulkner into the attack.

I really like the positive intent behind this post

 

[MW1304]

Funny how people (certain someone in particular) likes to heavily criticise England for being stodgy, yet berates Prior at every opportunity. Apparently you really have to be Viv Richards to satisfy people.

Don't be unfair, it isn't like Prior (and Swann as well) have proven their quality over several years now in various conditions and against various good quality attacks (or line ups).

 

[Son Of Coco]

That's how we felt about Twatto.

You're not the only ones.