West Indies all out for 55

The WI batting brought back memories of cricket training
Remember this drill
A person about 40-60m away would hit high balls and we would practice outfield catching
Thats what a few of the WI disMissALs looked like

26/10
Mandurah Dogs
Race 9
LOOK who ran
4 Herman Munster
6 Lilys Lad

My eyesight is terrible
I tried to press quote of the Ambays post and pressed Like by mistake
Can the Mods delete the like ?

Went to a Psychic today
Warning dont pay them at the start of a consultation
I wanted to know if I would catch Covid, and if I survived
I sat down, the Psychic asked " What's your name?"
I got up and left ...

I had thought the logic of opening up the borders was to create norMALity in our lives
Approaching 2 weeks since Australia's greatest left hand batsman was opened up to South Australia
Its anything but norMAL ?
The following :

Mate about to have chemo requests no visitors

Person not long to live has asked for no visitors

Pregnant girl at mates cafe , resigned, does not want to risk the babies health

Teenage girl at same cafe resigned, as her parents deemed it risky for her daughter to work there

Both cafes I visit , 1st week ok, 2nd week a 25% drop in customers[ but too early to tell if a trend]

Still wearing masks

Still doing code ins

Still have to social distance

20 of us norMALly have our baby boomer xmas dinner
Only 8 are going this year, lowest ever turn up expected

Someone who goes to senior citizen luncheons reports half went last lunch

Relative with health issues is now working from home
His wife resigned from her work, to limit the risk to him

Taxi driver last week , who is an anti vaxxer , was given 48 hours notice to get vaccinated or no job

Mate now drives to work in town, as does not want to catch a bus to work

Most importantly , it has interrupted Wedgie

Basically the 'logic' of getting on with our lives is anything but

Also I have 7 mates in business, ALL of them have done better in business since Covid pandemic

As for me
I dont know if covid/delta/omicron is under rated or over rated
I more or less agree with why we had lockdowns/shutdowns/quarantines/vaccines
But I dont know what to think of opening up the borders ???

Delta
Omicron
Covid

The initials = DOC

Brodlach wrote:Great effort by Ray Lindwall, do you remember that innings Mal?

Ray made 100 , a top effort as he was a bowling all rounder
Very emotional test for Ray
He had to quit his job to play in this test match , as his employers would not give him time off

Travis Head one of the greatest mentally courageous innings Ive seen in Test cricket
The courage to play his way, and succeed, when under pressure to perform

He now has the fastest Test ton played at the Gabba :prayer:


He will probably slash and get caught out for little tomorrow or his next dig, its the way he plays, the way he's gotta play

Mighty Tiger 79
You have enough time to go to the chemist and buy sum condoms
In 15 minutes time approximately 1:00pm on foxtel channel 501
They are going to have a segment with Matthew Wade

11/12

Both running today

EAGLE FARM R8-13 MASS DESTRUCTION
GLOBE DERBY R6-2 MASS DESTRUCTION

https://youtu.be/qfZVu0alU0I

yes I'm a grumpy old b@st@rd who knows best about all things cricket and things were soooo much better in my day but how hard is it to get into the BBL this year?

over it all ready

Street
Hunt
Renshaw
Maddinson
Khawaja
Marsh
Inglis
Neser
Steketee
Swepson
Boland

Warner
Harris
Labuschagne
Smith
Head
Green
Carey
Cummins
STARc
Lyon
Hazelwood


In answer to your post
It would be much harder to make a BBL team if the Australia A team and the Australian Test team had players available
At least a few of the Aussie A team players are returning now

Theres a couple in the England Test team that have previously played in the BBL
Joe Root and Josh Butler

And did Covid/Delta/Omicron stop any Internationals coming over ?

Considering who is available in the BBL season it does well and its entertaining to enough people

Davidson
Reid
Johnson
now STARc

STARc
On target to get 300 Test wickets at less than 30 per wicket

mighty_tiger_79 wrote:M. Wade needs to open.

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Does he keep or open the bowling as well ?

I was critical of Trav getting in the side but he has batted real well this series and more importantly his been so unselfish.

Has definitely proved the selectors right

If The Trav can average 60 odd in the next 5 years , makes us even ;)
I once said on this site that Steve 'The Blonde' Don would not make it as a test batsman :roll:

Meanwhile my man, the Brunette Don The Labman is averaging over 60 so far :D

Whilst Im at it hopefully Cam Green can be the next Shane Watson ....

His literally on there to appease the sport lovers who understand sport, who appreciate change but can see through the modern "entertainment" bullsh!t in lieu of what makes sport truly appealing - the sport itself. Chappell is the pin up boy.

EFA ;)

e.g. the Big bash is a good innovation but over scheduled and to the detriment and inhibitive to red ball cricket it becomes it can kill the golden goose.

Red ball cricket played in a "traditional manner" i.e. appropriate over rates, minimal breaks in play, with a intent for results and with respect to opponents,

I disagree about T20 killing test cricket. In the major countries test crickets popularity is as a good as ever. Its really on SAF, WIN and SL where test cricket is struggling.

Look at India's progression as a test playing nation since the creation of the IPL. They have come on in leaps and bounds.

I also question what test crowds would look like if it wasn't for T20 being the introduction to cricket for children. I know in my household my partner and 2 older children only have a passion for test cricket after learning and understand the game via t20.

Yeah its getting scheduled at the wrong time in Australia but realistically we are still the number 2 nation in the world (if it wasn't for over rate penalties) so our on field performance hasn't been that hampered by the introduction of t20.

Some of the best test matches in recent history eg India run chase against us and Stokes run chase against us don't happen if t20 was never formed.

WHUFC
FWIW I can respect what you have posted
You post sum interesting stuff at times , seemingly always a good read

I can add that I have followed these sports in SA
Dogs
Trots
Races
SANFL
Sheffield Shield Cricket
Test Cricket
Big Bash Cricket

The first 5 , attendances have spiraled downwards since i first attended
The marriage of Test Cricket and Big Bash Cricket means cricket still has a combined good attendance overall

Cricket is getting bums on seats- the other 5 sports are struggling
Therefore my conclusion is Administrators have mostly got it right
I reckon BB competes with Sheffield Shield more that Test cricket in SA
We still get BIG crowds in the Test matches , and now have it for the BB as well
BIG Bash has regenerated the crowds that the Sheffield Shield cannot


AMBAYS you raise some interesting points as well


BUT
I ask how have the administrators got this wrong with over scheduling of the BBL?
How can anything that attracts crowds of 5,000-20,000 consistently be over-scheduled
And to get those crowds 5+ times a season equates to a lot of $$$ takings and TV rights and and and
And they still get a BIG crowd for the test matches on each day
WIN WIN for the Administrators

I know you dont answer my posts, which is great as you cant prove me wrong

am Bays wrote:Novak, if you just had two little pricks instead of being a prick, none of this would be necessary...

Classic !

Lightning Mcqueen and Locky801 are gunna be impressed !

Remember the pre series discussion
Head Or Khawaja , who gets the last batting spot ?
Well done to both
Both made a ton this series

Well done to both

time to bring in Mitch Marsh for Green? Only 31 and in the peak of his form, plays spin really well. Gives green a chance to go back and work on his game and come back even better. Cant see us going into any tests in the near future without an allrounder.
My initial thought of the 30 year old Mitch Marsh was that whilst he has improved against spin (and batting overall) he had struggled against spin in his 32 test matches so I had a look into it.

Has a career average of 25.20, against spin he averaged 21.75 being dismissed 20 times compared to pace where we was dismissed 30 times with an average of 24.80.

In Asia he has played 9 mtaches, made 405 runs at an average of 22.50 with 2 fifties.

Against India he has played 5 matches, made 165 runs at an average of 18.33. 2 of those tests were in India where he made 48 runs in 4 innings with a highest score of 31.

Against Pakistan in the UAE he has played 4 matches, made 194 runs at an average of 24.25 with a highest score of 87.

Against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka he has played 3 matches, made 163 runs at average of 27.16 and has a highest score of 53.

Looking towards Australia's Pakistan Tour (if it still goes ahead) I'm not sure dropping Green for Marsh for that series to bat at 6 would be beneficial given Marsh's previous result against spin and in spin friendly conditions and I feel as though the Australian selectors and management will give extra opportunities for Green to come good like they did when Marsh started test cricket. (This is not to say I'm interested to see how Marsh would go in test cricket now.)

Im a Mitch Marsh fan, however his great form is mostly in 20/20 cricket
As much as i LOVE 20/20 cricket, it is not a true guide for 5 day cricket

TDK

Ive faced a guy that has coached Shane Warne , that was Terry Jenner in net sessions
Does that make me an expert in leg spin ? ...

TDK

Ive faced a guy that has coached Shane Warne , that was Terry Jenner in net sessions
Does that make me an expert in leg spin ? ...

Mal how did you go when you bowled to Victor Trumper?

Victor was one of the nicest cricketers you could ever meet
He used to run a shop, when us kids used to visit , he would give us stuff for free
In all sincerity he was king of the kids
He ran a business like a charity

Clem Hill, Victor Trumper , Ernie Jones , George Giffen
They were my idols growing up

George Giffen is the reason I barrack for Norwood
In 1878 Norwood Beat South , from memory 1 goal to nil
George had blisters from his boots, and discarded them
He kicked Norwoods first goal ever barefoot !


Ah those were the days
Ernie Jones bowling a ball thru W G Grace's beard
All us kids back then wanted to grow beards

Those were the daze

Today’s showcases why neither Ussie or Trav should be near the test side

Both had a chance to show their metal and both produced the exact performance and shots that have got them out of the team.

Cant argue with this

Same argument can be applied to Alex today.

SAFOOTY cricketing gurus were spot on =))

;)

Im starting my support for Alex Carey as of now

1st ball of the English innings left to go thru to the keeper, and taken cleanly by Carey

Alex Carey
Sum of youse watch more cricket then me , hence I might be wrong
So here's my 15 cents worth on Alex Carey

In most games ive seen him before this test series , he kept well and batted well
Thats probably the main reason why he was selected to play this series after Tim Paine made himself unavailable
Ive watched just about every ball of this series
His keeping has been way below his standards
His batting below his best, but he was kind of sacrificed twice that I saw
He had to open when Warner was injured, he faced THAT ball before THAT Declaration
Having said that he could have made 2 not outs in both digs though

This is why Im gunna bat for Alex
THAT ball b4 THAT declaration was a team shot
There are cricketers who would have pushed a single or played a less riskier shot
But Alex played a team shot

Lets not forget, he is a Test rookie of 4 tests
WHUFC more or less states he is an experienced player in the set up and it cant be used as a BIG excuse
DUTCHY states give him sum slack , he is still a rookies
SAFOOTY Wicket keeping expert AMBAYS seems to be each way on Alex[ look forward to his conclusions on Carey now]

That leaves me
I will compare Alex with 2 other amazing Australian left handed wicket keepers [ 3 if ambays is left handed]
Rodney Marsh
Adam gilCHRIST

Early in both careers both were criticised for a lack of keeping skills
Rodney got THAT nickname Iron Gloves- later became a star with the gloves
Adam mainly because of his batting skill kept his spot- later to greatly improve his glovework


Alex Carey has proven he is a good keeper for SA and 20/20 and ODIs
, hopefully he makes it at test level, I prefer to judge him after about 12 tests

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez
Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack

Mighty_Wade_87
Is back from a short time out of the BBL

Vintage classic Wade today
Disputed a wide call he faced to the umpire , then he smassssssssssssssssssssssssshed the next ball for 6

83 not out off 54 balls

The Trav wow !
Not only did The Trav smashem and made a ton, it also allowed Greeny to play with less pressure

Great too see Head and Green bat well today
If Carey can HAMMER up the advantage and make 50+ be a better day overall

Also the Brunette Don, Lab, he did his job today

5/215 Tea
9/322 would be nice at stumps

locky801 wrote:Money on broad to pick up warner under double figures

Nostralocky801adamus ....

And to think they didnt pick Broad in the first test

The Dark Knight wrote:That's a ripper of delivery from Wood to dismiss Khawaja, facing a bloke bowling 140-150 kms during the night session in Hobart mustn't be the most enjoyable thing to do in cricket.

Agree, especially on the dark night

8/141
Alex Carey, has contributed 35.25% of these runs
40 not out a brilliant innings under pressure
Todays innings proves what Ive thought, he is a test standard cricketer

Vamos wrote:Is there a bit of Michael Scott about Mike Hussey or have I had too many ouzo's and raspberry.

https://youtu.be/RbOwSnP48s8

Yes , I can see it !

Booney wrote:Hatricks in T20 is like picking up if you're there at the end of a Hens Show. Hardly worth bragging about.

What about a double hat trick in a BBL game ?

Boyce

Happy Birthday to Dutchy, the 2nd best punter on this site ....

I thought the battle for The Ashes was test cricket.
More commercialism. Not in the women's game it's not. Red ball cricket is only played at international level.

No domestic first class system for female cricket exists in any country

Time and Covid permitting
Could they have 4 day games in a knockout carnival format for the states
Or something with a 4 day format
:?:

Went for my 3rd jab recently
Went to the Chemist and was attended to by a female Pharmacist
We are in the jab booth, she checked the form I filled out
" Is there anything else you need to tell me before i give you the Booster jab?'
I adjusted my belt and said
" Yes, I'm very large down there."
She slapped my faced and stormed out of the booth
Very inconsiderate of her, at my age an enlarged prostate is a serious matter

Next Australian coach candidates

McDonald
AmBays
Lightning Mcqueen
Locky_801
Jim05
The Dark Knight
Booney
Whufc

AU 9/149[20]

Ben McDermott 53[41]

Binura Fernando 2/12[4]

Thats the best Fernando performance since Agnetha , Bjorn , Benny and Anni-Frid

RIP Anna Karen
Died in tragic circumstances

25/2/2022 Moonee Valley races Friday night...R2-2 WILBURY
25/2/1943 George Harrison was born

I know you want more
In the same race
R2-6 You Ess Ess Are
The Beatles had a hit song called Back in the USSR



Looks a quinella for the times 2+6

whufc wrote:9/220 now.

Saffies to win in a canter.

Once again frustratingly this only a two test series.

NZ all but gone from the test championship as well you would think.

It feels like I've wasted my time watching the first 2 tests now


International Test series surely must be 3 test minimums ?

India 6/357 stumps
Pant 96 off 97 balls

Like watching Adam Gilchrist when he bats

8/574 declared
Jadeja 175 not out [228]
Brilliant batting by a sub continent star
In that part of the world he is perhaps the most valuable player
Best allrounder in the sub continent Northern Hemisphere ?

Do yourself a favour and checkout the catch from Hilton Cartwright

Seeing is believing
NSW 7/204 [44]
Needing 19 runs off 36 balls
Henriques on 43, Dwarshuis on 31

Moses tried to hit Short for 6 and is caught by Cartwright

In the context of the game, and the pressure of a final , you wont ever see too many better catches than that

WA had a Bonanza with the Cartwright catch taking the last 3 wkts for 3 runs

Brilliant match to watch

Ive surfed between the IN V SL and the PA V AU games
Watched :
80% IN V SA
20% PA V AU

I prefer watching the pink ball tests, they are much more exciting

Locky how good was Iyer, amazing innings 92 off 98 balls
Once again Pant was awesome while he lasted 39 off 26 balls

Alex Carey innings of 93 runs means a few things

A He belongs at this level
B He has put Australia in an almost unbeatabale position
C Mighty_Tiger_79 will need to take anti depressant medications

Petrol $2-00 + a litre
Makes me sick
So sick I'm scared of catching Carownervirus

Another Northern Hemisphere Test innings non contribution by David Warner
Superstar on Australian pitches
Ordinary most of the world

Great to watch but ....

Worst pain for me

Kidney Stones [ once] was about to be operated on, but pissed it out just before surgery
Gout-
Back
Intercostal



Ive done the intercostal 3 times playing cricket
As gazzagroundedmagoo has posted, the simple things like coughing laughing farting can cause grief

Gaz Ive mildly strained that muscle many times as well
What works for me for minor strains is to ice up the area ASAP

The other thing that might help is to place pillows either side of your body in bed to reduce side movements during the night
I actually put heavy books on the pillows for rigidity

The most important thing you can do NOW
Do not read any of Lockys or LaughingMcqueens posts in best jokes ...you must avoid laughing

Gout
OOOUCH !

I recall the first time I got it
I got hit on the toe by a cricket bowl bowled by one of Booneys WYC mates
His name was Paris, and like LaughingMcqueen a left hand bowler

I was still in pain days later
GP said i didnt have a broken toe, blood tests confirmed GOUT
In the 2nd GP consult it went like this
" Im in so much pain, i cant walk , the bed blanket on my toe was very painful"

the GP pulled out his prescription pad
The first was for a a pain killer
The second one for Viagra
What the...

" Doc I understand the prescription for a pain killer , but why Viagra?"
He replied
" To keep the blanket off your toe."

Sorry Gazzagroundedmagoo !

[quote="whufc"]Any reason this test is being played Monday to Friday[/quot

Because of the " Where's bon bon commercial '' ?
Used to like that commercial, but not the last 80 times Ive seen it

Healy gone for a pair, hasnt scored a run all summer, time to move her on

9th wicket partnership of 100 for England has put them right back in this match

29/1/2022 Mrs Starc made those ducks
4/3/2022 Mrs STARc makes 170 off 138 balls in a World Cup

That's the best innings Ive seen by the Invincigals in a limited overs match
Then I saw the best innings from an English gal by Natalie Sciver 148 not out off 121 balls

A North Melbourne barracker took his dog to a front bar last week
The dog has a NM jumper, NM socks and a NM beanie on
The barracker asked the barman
" Can me and me dog watch the Kangas today please?"
The barman replied
" You can, but not your dog mate."
The Kanga supporter then asks
" Please can we watch the game me dog's real friendly , me TV aint workin."
The barman relents
" OK but as long as your dog is behaved mate."

When NM scored their first goal the dog jumped on the bar and ran up and down celebrating to everyone
The barman asks
" That dog is incredible, mate , what does he do when North Melbourne wins a game?"
The owner replies
" Dunno , I've only had the dog for 6 months."
"
"