Sergio Bellend Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I'm almost as excited as I was back in '05 for this series. I've got loads of early morning over this weekend, so I'm probably only gonna manage till lunch each day, then whack on the highlights tomorrow. There's about 5 different showings across the day. I'm at uni, which means I won't be watching much of it on the actual TV-I'm just hoping Sky Player doesn't let me down-it's usually horribly unreliable but has been fine recently. Â I think we've got as good a chance as ever, the aussies aren't in great form, and their bowling attack really is poor-just why on earth are they playing Doherty? That being said, ours isn't all that great, apart from Swanny of course. Anderson is very mediocre if the ball doesn't swing, Broady can lose his cool too easily, and while I think Finn is a top talent and the conditions will probably suit him-he is still untested at the top level (Bangladesh and some match fixing pakistanis don't count ). But we'll see, I think we'll cope at the Gabba, if conditions are as expected, but come Perth when its rock hard with nothing going, it's gonna be all about Finn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Burchill's Buddy Posted November 24, 2010 Paid Members Share Posted November 24, 2010 Well here we go lads, 10 hours until the first bowl balled, anyone else doing an all nighter tonight? Predictions for this test and the series? I'll be up, cannot wait. Same as Dent I'll probably watch up until lunch and then crash out. Can see this happening a lot. What time's stumps in UK time? Hopefully I'll be up by then and catch the end of each day too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhalen2007 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Think stumps are about 7am but dont quote me on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Bellend Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Think stumps are about 7am but dont quote me on that  At least for the first test... Morning 12-2 Afternoon 2.40-4.40 Evening 5-7 (but it'll finish at 7.30 because they will never get the 90 overs in by 7) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhalen2007 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 well ive had to wait all fn day, but here we go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Dent Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Good toss to win and the right call from Strauss to bat. No surprises in the England line up, interesting to see Siddle in the aussie team. Hopefully we can see out the first hour and Strauss and Cook can play themselves in. Â Alright Australia, lets fuckin' do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Dent Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 (edited) So nice, it posted twice. Edited November 24, 2010 by Harvey Dent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK8_WAR Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 So much for Strauss playing himself in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LariatTom Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Missed the first half hour or so because I ended up doing an impromptu gig after my drumming rehearsal for some other students occupying a building in uni. Â End of the first session, and at the moment, I'd give Australia the upper hand in my own opinion, but only just. The wicket of Strauss so early is crucial. If that had been Cook, it may be a slightly different story, but to lose the captain so early in the Test match, it's a big blow. Cook and KP are currently looking in fairly good nick, both have played some good cricket so far and put some decent runs on the board. If they can bat through the afternoon session (or most of it), then things can hopefully swing back in England's favour. Â No idea how late I'll be able to stay up tonight...it's been a long day. I might just spend tomorrow listening to TMS on iPlayer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Dent Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Great spell from Siddle. Not the day we wanted but that can happen and at least we have a semi score. Got to bowl well tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Ronnie Posted November 25, 2010 Paid Members Share Posted November 25, 2010 The crowd was on fire for Siddle's hat-trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 That was seriously depressing stuff - although Bell played well. Â I faded and got to sleep at just before tea, struggling at work this morning. Its amazing looking back how Jeff Thompson was moaning that Siddle was even picked at all. The Auzzie selectors should have listened to him. Â On the positive side, Hilfenhaus looked very friendly, and Johnson sprayed it all over the park. So hopefully, second innings we should be more positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted November 25, 2010 Moderators Share Posted November 25, 2010 I hate you Peter Siddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhalen2007 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Dodgy first day of an important test series? Just one of the joys of supporting England! I do fancy our seamers to have a good crack at that pitch tonight, we almost got ourselves out yesterday, not impressed with hilfenhaus or johnson at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhalen2007 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Oh and the very last match played at the Gabba NSW posted up a first innings score of 262 then proceeded to win by an innings  Blind optimistic fan here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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