*Official* First Test at The Gabba

[Spikey]

I really don't agree that the wicket of Bailey was a good thing for Australia. So much better having a batsman making runs than having Johnson and co. on the field.

yes i would agree with this

it was a good thing for me though

 

[Maximas]

Nah losing Bailey was good, they'll keep picking him if he makes runs

 

[Shri]

Like this innings of Haddin's.

 

[Shri]

Nah losing Bailey was good, they'll keep picking him if he makes runs

But...but...INTENT!

 

[Shri]

Declare when the lead crosses 500 or play on? 20 overs of pace in the evening sounds great.

 

[Aritro]

I think Lyon will take a few in the England second innings, with the way the ball is keeping low.

If I wasn't $2,000 in debt after 12 months of backpacking, I'd throw some money on him taking a 5-fer

 

[steds]

Declare when the lead crosses 500 or play on? 20 overs of pace in the evening sounds great.

I'd go on an hour into tomorrow. Really rub it in.

 

[Maximas]

I'd go on an hour into tomorrow. Really rub it in.

It would only tire out the bowlers and keeper (potentially), I'd say you want them to turn up tomorrow fully focussed on bowling and fielding

 

[Spikey]

shouldnt declare until haddin gets out

 

[Spikey]

"I understand giving (Clarke) the single. That was an ego thing (for Cook)"

YOU ADVOCATED DOING THE SAME THING WITH TROTT

 

[NUFAN]

I'd go on an hour into tomorrow. Really rub it in.

I think we'd be all out by then. Realistically I'm now thinking that between 10-14 overs tonight will be a good amount. So another 10 or so overs making the lead around 550.

 

[Spikey]

Hey Warne, whether Swann takes 2 more wickets or goes for 2 or 3 big overs doesn't really matter

 

[steds]

It would only tire out the bowlers and keeper (potentially), I'd say you want them to turn up tomorrow fully focussed on bowling and fielding

You only bat two at a time. Nothing that's happening right now is tiring Harris, Siddle & Lyon out. Then whoever's in at close has overnight to rest before a quick dash tomorrow

 

[steds]

I think we'd be all out by then.

Really? I can't see where we're going to get another wicket from right now. Everything's just a bit lacklustre

 

[Maximas]

Other thing to consider is that Carbs and Cook will be drained now and our bowlers raring to go, could be tough to get through to stumps and the lead is already enormous.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

man tremlett is just looking utterly ****ed

 

[BeeGee]

It's a 500 par pitch, so I'd say it's advantage Australia.

 

[Spikey]

it is so so concerning that as soon as warne enters the commentary box, lehmann puts on the eye piece

 

[Goughy]

Dont see us chasing anything over 600. Need wickets or a declaration soon

 

[steds]

I don't know what, but there's summat about Mitchell Johnson's face that makes me think "smack addict".