***Official*** Australia in England (The Ashes)

[Nate]

Heheh, I stay home tomorrow, so I think I`ll tape the late night Ashes to watch.

So true - the winner takes it all.

 

[Nate]

come on Australia pick 5 bowlers.....

NO!

Geez, the youth of today...

 

[andyc]

come on Australia pick 5 bowlers.....

Erm.... I don't think they will, especially not his late. I daresay it'll be the same as the Fourth Test, only with McGrath in for Kasper

 

[Nate]

PLEASE, can we win this game!

Please.

 

[Nate]

Hahah, the roar when Vaughan was unbelievable, and understandable.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Gah. England bats first on a good pitch for the fourth time in a row.

Need some magic from McGrath now.

 

[Nate]

Unless the match is actually taking part on that dirt patch, the pitch looks a belter.

 

[Slow Love™]

England win toss and bat

Oh christ.... This was a REALLY, REALLY important one for Australia to win.

 

[Arrow]

Ang England win the toss again. Everything going there way this series.
Should they play defensive or attack?

 

[Nate]

Gah. England bats first on a good pitch for the fourth time in a row.

Need some magic from McGrath now.

I reckon. The toss result/Ponting`s decisions could be our downfall.

Mind you, great teams bounce back.

 

[Adamc]

Interesting that England are playing Collingwood, given how crucial having five bowlers has been for them. Still, batting first with eight batsmen it will be difficult for them to lose if they put on 400+. It will be interesting to see how they approach this innings - whether they go along at a relatively tame 3-3.5 rpo or if they play aggressively as they have done thus far. Suffice to say, it will take an excellent performance from both McGrath and Warne for Australia to keep England's total down.

 

[Nate]

Ang England win the toss again. Everything going there way this series.
Should they play defensive or attack?

I wonder. They are 2-1 up. Maybe they should play the same way they have been?!?

 

[andyc]

Ang England win the toss again. Everything going there way this series.
Should they play defensive or attack?

Right now, on the first session of the test, with an extra batsman, they have to attack

 

[shaka]

If Macgill had been picked, it would have been the worst tail Aus have put together in a very long time. Australia to grab 4 wickets in opening session if they wish to get a good advantage.

 

[Nate]

Interesting that England are playing Collingwood, given how crucial having five bowlers has been for them. Still, batting first with eight batsmen it will be difficult for them to lose if they put on 400+. It will be interesting to see how they approach this innings - whether they go along at a relatively tame 3-3.5 rpo or if they play aggressively as they have done thus far. Suffice to say, it will take an excellent performance from both McGrath and Warne for Australia to keep England's total down.

How bad you must think Lee/Tait are.

The Tait yorkers are coming!

 

[Nate]

If Macgill had been picked, it would have been the worst tail Aus have put together in a very long time. Australia to grab 4 wickets in opening session if they wish to get a good advantage.

All-out couldn`t hurt either.

 

[Nate]

Rain! Go away!

 

[andyc]

If Macgill had been picked, it would have been the worst tail Aus have put together in a very long time. Australia to grab 4 wickets in opening session if they wish to get a good advantage.

Yeah, preferably the two openers, Vaughan and KP.

I wonder how long it will take Ponting to bring Warney on. Hopefully the three pacemen can play well together. A lot of pressure is obviously on McGrath and Warne, and they will have to be doing a lot of the donkey work with two strike bowlers in the team.

 

[Adamc]

How bad you must think Lee/Tait are.

The Tait yorkers are coming!

Well, if McGrath and Warne don't play well, Australia won't win, is all I'm saying.

 

[andyc]

Rain! Go away!

It's raining!???