*Official* Fourth Test at the MCG

[Johnners]

Geez Bill was brave to call that so early given how much wind was swirling about

Haha yeah, swirling, n the cameras seemed to be having trouble following where it went.

Good stuff from Lyon.

 

[Zinzan]

Bill Lawry still has it

 

[Spark]

Why is Slater saying (more than once) that this is Lyon's first 5 in OZ?

EDIT: Because it is, FFS. In my mind, I remember 5's against Pakistan but that were Ritz.

 

[Maximas]

fdm, did Bumble just call Gaz the world's second best spinner?

 

[Son Of Coco]

Yeah, not saying it was a good shot, but given the situation it's understandable.

Am surprised Pietersen didn't stop the catch when the plastic bag flew in front of Harris.

 

[hendrix]

Nathan Lyon's may be the only sports autobiography I'll read.

 

[Spikey]

Oh god Bill

 

[Son Of Coco]

Good on you Bill!

 

[Spark]

Absolutely can. Both long off and long on in place and huge drift with the wind. Slog sweep or even a freaking switch hit would've been a better percentage shot.

Switch hit maybe but no way slog sweep was higher percentage than what he did.

And besides, when you're trying to hit the ball for six with deep fielders out everywhere, the notion of "percentage shot" becomes a little meaningless.

 

[Spark]

fdm, did Bumble just call Gaz the world's second best spinner?

Saeed Ajmal yo

 

[Spikey]

Probably take an Australian loss here if the alternative is a match winning 50 from Bailey

 

[ajdude]

anyone else think this'll be Bill's last match? the way they were showing all those videos and stuff

 

[Adders]

Alright, you ****s in the comm box can stop taking the piss now, you've had your fun.

 

[Maximas]

He's hit this I think

 

[Top_Cat]

Monty's maiden challenge, surely.

 

[Spikey]

yes monty yes

 

[Tangles]

Absolutely can. Both long off and long on in place and huge drift with the wind. Slog sweep or even a freaking switch hit would've been a better percentage shot.

Execution yes, but the intent was fine. Some appalling stuff from his mates in the top order.

 

[Spark]

Absolutely spineless from England. Horrible.

 

[Johnners]

Haha Monty, might as well.

 

[Hooksey]

England had a golden opportunity to bat Australia out of this and choked spectacularly.