***Official*** 3rd Test at the WACA

[dinu23]

come on Monty! come on england!

 

[Burgey]

I thought Symond's approach was ok. It's the first time I've really seen him play his natural game in a test. If he was feeling uncomfortable, at least he responded by attacking, which he has failed to do in the past. His alternative was to poke and prod around before getting out in any event.
The approach Symonds took today was positive. Had England taken a similar approach last week on day 5, they may have scored enough to get away with the game.
Monty's bowling well, as we knew he would. Harmison much improved, but spare me that lbw v Ponting - shades of some of the 05 decisions there.
The pitch is interesting -a bit in it for everyone. By past WACA standards alarming turn day 1, and judging by the way Warne played pre-Tea, he wants to bowl on it asap.
Well done England though - their day by a mile thus far. Hussey the only high point for us - he's a class player. I marvel at the way the really good players can play so many different ways and can go through the gears so easily.

 

[Fiery]

I thought Symond's approach was ok. It's the first time I've really seen him play his natural game in a test. If he was feeling uncomfortable, at least he responded by attacking, which he has failed to do in the past. His alternative was to poke and prod around before getting out in any event.
The approach Symonds took today was positive. Had England taken a similar approach last week on day 5, they may have scored enough to get away with the game.

Far better player than Shane (sob, sob) Watson anyway

 

[greg]

Monty's bowling well, as we knew he would. Harmison much improved, but spare me that lbw v Ponting - shades of some of the 05 decisions there.

What was wrong with it?

 

[aussie]

Far better player than Shane (sob, sob) Watson anyway

In ODI's, in test Watto clearly has more potential to be succesful in the ``all-rounder`` role.

 

[Fiery]

In ODI's, in test Watto clearly has more potential to be succesful in the ``all-rounder`` role.

Can't agree. Very average cricketer, Shane Watson, and directly responsible for the retirement of one of the best batsmen to watch in the game.

 

[Nate]

Can't agree. Very average cricketer, Shane Watson

How about sticking to stuff you know about then? Watson has been in great form domestically, and good form for Australia.

 

[Merv]

Harmison much improved, but spare me that lbw v Ponting - shades of some of the 05 decisions there.
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Because idiot Aleem (I give England paceman LBW's on balls which pitch a foot outside leg and are going over but I gave Warne nothing) has been drafted in to even things up.

 

[Nate]

Come off it - he was all at sea against Panesar batting 'properly' and his 'counterattack' was almost desperation. Once you get in that mode, the fact that he got himself out to a bad ball is par for the course.

What`s your problem? He got out against a bad ball, you agree with me and insult me. Make up your mind.

 

[Fiery]

How about sticking to stuff you know about then? Watson has been in great form domestically, and good form for Australia.

I'm 36 and know more about cricket than anything else in life...and stand by my opinion

 

[Nate]

Because idiot Aleem (I give England paceman LBW's on balls which pitch a foot outside leg and are going over but I gave Warne nothing) has been drafted in to even things up.

Stop flame-baiting. Why do you keep coming back?

 

[Nate]

I'm 36 and know more about cricket than anything else in life...and stand by my opinion

Meet me, who knows way too much about Australian cricket. Why do you think Watson is crap?

 

[Fiery]

Stop flame-baiting. Why do you keep coming back?

You're the one flame-baiting Nintendo. Everyone's allowed their opinion cobber

 

[Fiery]

Meet me, who knows way too much about Australian cricket. Why do you think Watson is crap?

I never said he was crap, just a poor imitation of a world-class allrounder which is something Australia have failed to produce since Keith Miller. Mind you I grew up watching Hadlee, Botham, Dev, Khan, Cairns etc.

 

[Nate]

You're the one flame-baiting Nintendo. Everyone's allowed their opinion cobber

Haha, why Nintendo? I`m not angry at you by any means. This guy has been banned twice for flame-baiting, and has started a third account. You`ve been away, and I don`t blame you for not knowing.

 

[Merv]

Stop flame-baiting. Why do you keep coming back?

I'm not flame bating, I'm telling it how it is. Dar's bias for fast bowlers and in particular England one's.

I remember him giving Hoggard about 10 LBW's in as many balls in India last year, most were outside the line, edged or swinging down or a combination of all these. He's poor.

I keep coming back because I keep being wrongly banned by moderators who are scared of the truth being told.. Stop banning me for accurate insight and I won't need to come back.

 

[Nate]

I never said he was crap, just a poor imitation of a world-class allrounder which is something Australia have failed to produce since Keith Miller. Mind you I grew up watching Hadlee, Botham, Dev, Khan, Cairns etc.

He`s been in good batting and great bowling form though. It`s extremely unlikely he`ll go down as a great player, but he`s done extremely well lately. What makes you think he won`t do well?

(Monty domination)

 

[Craig]

I haven't had a chance to watch the day's play thus far - I have been at work and the news is on (it isn't even 6 but we have to watch the stupid Gold Coast Local News - thank you very much Channel Nien [that is right Mitchell, Nien = No?]), how has the bowling been the pitch? Could England have got away with two spinners?

And I'm shocked that Ricky Ponting hasn't got a 100 this time. Is he sick?

 

[oz_fan]

Warne out to Panesar. Australia 214/7. At least Hussey is still there. We should be looking to make around 300.

 

[Arrow]

Monty has 4 wickets now on the first day at the waca. Hardly a spinners paradise. Fletcher looks like a really big fool now.