***Official*** 4th Test at the MCG

[Tangles]

Pretty sure I read some of the English grounds took out insurance against losses from short tests. Just do that and prepare pitches that promote good cricket.

 

[Burgey]

There’s just so much else to do here.

That’s why commentators tell you to come down to the ground after you’ve been to the beach or the shops.

 

[S.Kennedy]

Who, a bloke that is, actually likes shopping? Over cricket?

 

[Adders]

What’s this song the BA are singing now, with the clapping?

https://www.facebook.com/adam.cross.5621/videos/10215141692913151/

 

[TheJediBrah]

Remember when they tried to make an Australian version of the Barmy Army and called it "fanatics" or something?

that was sad

 

[Burgey]

Who, a bloke that is, actually likes shopping? Over cricket?

Over here the game appeals to all people.

 

[S.Kennedy]

Over here the game appeals to all people.

I consider shopping to be a form of torture and just get everything I want online. Explains a lot about the Australian mindset that your menfolk participate in this hideous activity by choice.

 

[Burgey]

You must have very simple tastes. When I buy real bespoke suits in Italian fabrics I don’t leave the tailoring to online chance. Hopefully one day you’ll come to understand.

 

[Redbacks]

It's kind of funny how Adelaide is now the best pitch in the country.

I wonder if it's the Day/Night factor or the wicket now? I don't think there has been many draws in the past 10 years.

 

[S.Kennedy]

You must have very simple tastes. When I buy real bespoke suits in Italian fabrics I don’t leave the tailoring to online chance. Hopefully one day you’ll come to understand.

So when Smith is making his centuries and smashing records in front of the Barmies, all the male Aussie 'cricket fans' are in actual fact out buying Italian fabrics? Not very Ozzy Oi Oi, is it - not very Border-esque?

 

[Burgey]

I tend to follow on the CA live app whilst being fitted at Harrolds, then pop into the ground on my way back.

 

[Burgey]

I wonder if it's the Day/Night factor or the wicket now? I don't think there has been many draws in the past 10 years.

Old Adelaide was the quintessential long game pitch. Basically 3.5 or 4 days of grind then **** started to get real at the death. I always found it an awesome test wicket for that reason.

 

[S.Kennedy]

I tend to follow on the CA live app whilst being fitted at Harrolds, then pop into the ground on my way back.

The old school Aussie blokes would make do with a tatty DC shirt and a bleach blond mullet.

 

[TNT]

I tend to follow on the CA live app whilst being fitted at Harrolds, then pop into the ground on my way back.

How quaint, I generally send my butler along to watch the game for me.

 

[Burgey]

The old school Aussie blokes would make do with a tatty DC shirt and a bleach blond mullet.

How would you know that though? Sounds like you’re a regular Neighbours or Home and Away viewer.

 

[S.Kennedy]

How would you know that though? Sounds like you’re a regular Neighbours or Home and Away viewer.

More of a Flying Doctors and Cell Block H fan myself.

 

[Burgey]

Prisoner. Such a quality show. Miles ahead of its time.

Sadly, Flying Doctors introduced us to Rebecca Gibney.

 

[Adders]

Remember when they tried to make an Australian version of the Barmy Army and called it "fanatics" or something?

that was sad

The fanatics were never just for cricket though, but yeah they were pretty dire and were even worse at the Australian Open tbh.

The Ritchies are good though and seem to be growing in number. The BA had a lot of fun with them throughout the series.

 

[Adders]

I tend to follow on the CA live app whilst being fitted at Harrolds, then pop into the ground on my way back.

Is that an Aussie knock off of Harrods?

 

[S.Kennedy]

Australian tv during the 1980s, including old cricket broadcasts, has a certain look I find: orange.