Aussie Sports Topic

[nightwalker83]

Yes we beat them. McGrath got the final wicket and Hogg is man of the match. I noticed that the clothing company misspelt McGrath as McGarth.

Oh I didn't notice that.

[cice]

Yeah, the cricket was awesome tonight. I jumped out of seat in excitement when McGrath got the final wicket.

 

I can't wait for the match in Brisbane, I hope it's as close and exciting as the first two.

[nightwalker83]

Damn the third one dayer against New Zealand has been cancelled due to bad weather. No one gets to claim the Chappel Hadlee (spelling) trophy.

[Storm.]

They should have waited another day to play the final match because the rain had stopped on Saturday. The first Test against Pakistan will be starting next Thursday.

[Chalkstar]

who do u think will be the best pick up from the draft this morning

 

tigers got knobel

collingwood got caracella

carlton got Edward betts

kangaroos got picioane

fremantle got scofield

essendon got ty zanuck

port got elija ware

 

any thoughts??

[Jay]

Caracella... man, he has been at the end of his rope for ages.

 

And ty going to the dons? As if they need more troublemakers. Fletcher gets reported enough as it is without someone like Zantuck getting reported even more.

[Chalkstar]

i really feel for richmond though

 

first they get wooden spoon

now they have knobel

 

i'm a saints supporter but i still think that he makes too many mistakes (like kicking short, and kicking long, lets just say kicking at all)

[cice]

Caracella... man, he has been at the end of his rope for ages.

 

And ty going to the dons? As if they need more troublemakers. Fletcher gets reported enough as it is without someone like Zantuck getting reported even more.

Huh? Caracella has won two premierships in the last 5 seasons, and been in 4 grand finals in the last 5 seasons, and is only 27 years old.

 

I wouldn't call Fletcher a trouble maker either, he's been to the tribunal way more times than he'd like, but he doesn't go around picking fights with everyone.

 

I don't know too much about Zantuck though.

[The_Burgernator]

as an avid essendon supporter i would like to stick up for fletch also...he is an awesome full back but because he is so lanky he is unco-ordinated and accidentally punches people in the head, we love you Dustin.

[Jay]

Well the cricket started today. We did bad... then good... then leaned towards bad again. 8 for at the end of the first day. Not sure how many runs. I couldnt see the TV properly

[cice]

It was a very up and down day of cricket today. It was 357/8 at stumps. Langer 181, and Kasprowicz 4.

[Jay]

Langer out for 191

Kasper out for 4

McGarth not out 8

 

Just sent the Pakkycurrymunchers in.

[Mafia Drive Gunner]

Yup, and following the wicket that just fell, they are 6/108.

 

Sorry I haven't been on lately, bad server problems. -MDG

[Storm.]

Good to see you back here, MDG. You might notice I've had a name change while you were away.

 

Seems like the bowlers are having a good time at the moment. Langer has really proven to be a top batsman this year even if he isn't as good to watch as others like Hayden and Gilchrist. Pakis are 7/110 now.

[Mafia Drive Gunner]

Paki's all out for 178, Australia 0/15 off 3 overs.

 

I just got back from juniors. I played pretty well. 1/1 off 1.1 overs, and 14 N.O. in batting, high score for the team. -MDG

[Jay]

We are going about it pretty leisurely. 0/27 after about 30 minutes play. Sami and Ahktar look f*cked. especially after the batting display they needed to put forward.

[Storm.]

Martyn got his century while Langer and Ponting both got out in the 90s. We declared at 5/361 and Pakis are now 1/18 at stumps. Akhtar hurt his shoulder while he was fielding so it was easy going today.

[Jay]

Also Inziemammy-ul-haqqywaqqy strained his back and cannot bat for 2 hours and 20 minutes after coming off. The Aussies declared 50 minutes afterwards, so he has to wait for the remaining time to be up before he can put on the pads.

[Mafia Drive Gunner]

Also Inziemammy-ul-haqqywaqqy strained his back and cannot bat for 2 hours and 20 minutes after coming off. The Aussies declared 50 minutes afterwards, so he has to wait for the remaining time to be up before he can put on the pads.

Yeah, they haven't had a good run with injuries so far in this game. I am dissapointed with Ponting and Langer, especially Langer, who threw his innings away both times when he shouldn't have.

 

Well, Australia are looking to I guess finish up today. They love finishing, especially tis time of year when they play so much cricket.

 

-MDG

[cice]

wow, McGrath is 7/24 off 15 overs. He almost got a hat-trick.

 

EDIT: That's it, Australia win by 491 runs. McGrath got 8/24 which I think is his best ever.

Edited December 19, 2004 by cice

[Mafia Drive Gunner]

wow, McGrath is 7/24 off 15 overs. He almost got a hat-trick.

 

EDIT: That's it, Australia win by 491 runs. McGrath got 8/24 which I think is his best ever.

Tis, and the best by an Aussie against the Pakis. Second best ever by an Aussie.

 

Good batting got them there I reckon. It put pressure on the Pakis. -MDG

[Storm.]

The fact that the Aussies kept batting until late yesterday even though they already had the victory pretty much in the bag was a good decision because the Pakis were totally rooted and wouldn't have felt like batting after doing so much fielding. McGrath had a great day and Gillespie looked pretty pissed off.

[Jay]

To win by nearly 500 runs and to still have 5 full sessions remaining really is an accomplishment.

 

We rawk.

 

And let it not be forgotten that the Pakkywakkies are ranked 3rd in the world Test Rankings, boys.

[Mafia Drive Gunner]

To win by nearly 500 runs and to still have 5 full sessions remaining really is an accomplishment.

 

We rawk.

 

And let it not be forgotten that the Pakkywakkies are ranked 3rd in the world Test Rankings, boys.

And I can assume that will drop soon enough, if the get smashed again. An un changed 12 man team for the second test.

 

We should flog them again. They have a big double header of tests coming up. 10 days of cricket with a one day break in between is a helluva lot. -MDG

[Jay]

Well it stated in the paper that we were apart from everyone possibly barring the Poms. But the Pakywakkies are number three, where are the Currymunchers? They put up a stern fight.

[Mafia Drive Gunner]

Well it stated in the paper that we were apart from everyone possibly barring the Poms. But the Pakywakkies are number three, where are the Currymunchers? They put up a stern fight.

Well, the Poms haven't been beaten in a test this year.

 

I believe India is N0.4. England is No.2. -MDG

[Storm.]

I was quite surprised the other day when I heard how successful the Poms have been this year but they haven't played us so that explains it. India tend to really struggle away from home so that's why they're not higher up the table.

[Mafia Drive Gunner]

I was quite surprised the other day when I heard how successful the Poms have been this year but they haven't played us so that explains it. India tend to really struggle away from home so that's why they're not higher up the table.

Yeah, well, the poms just smacked the South Afrikaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaans.

 

India didn't seem to go too well at home either this year. The thing that has got Oz home this year is posting huge totals, and putting pressure on the opposition batsmen. They did it to the Paks, and they were all out for about 80. -MDG

[Chalkstar]

I think the aussies are just way too good

 

when the western australia state first and second teams beat national teams like pakistan then it just gets ridiculous (i think that is wrong spelling)

[Jay]

Well yeah, Australia is too good. But it isnt their fault. In 10 or so years if we are still in the position we are now, we'll know it is just a damn joke.

 

Let's look at this: Who that is playing now will be here for the 2007 World Cup?

 

- McGarth stated recently that it was his goal.

- It was stated months ago that Gilly wont make it

- Brett Lee will be in his 30s.

- Haydos and Langer... nup

- Poontang will be 33/34

- Tait should be playing by then. With Clarkey

 

Anything else?