The Ashes returning Home

[Tony Ward]

Hi

As you may know, tonight means there is only one sleep left before the Ashes series commences in Brisbane. the weather is predicted to be reasonable mild - 25~30 c, fine, a green wicket (owing to recent rain) and of course an Australian win.

It is good to see so many of English supporters coming to God's Country, downUnder!

 

[Jorden]

Sigh, another poor Aussie fantasy, it must be all that sun causing them 8)

Dennis

 

[Paul Chapman]

and of course an Australian win.

They probably said that last time :lol: :lol:

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Alf]

and of course an Australian win.

They probably said that last time :lol: :lol:

S'okay, we let them have the first one last time, that's probably what he means... :wink:

Welcome to the forum, Tony. Can't work out if you're insanely brave or just suicidal. :wink: :lol:

Cheers, Alf

 

[Colin C]

and of course an Australian win.

They probably said that last time :lol: :lol:

S'okay, we let them have the first one last time, that's probably what he means... :wink:

Welcome to the forum, Tony. Can't work out if you're insanely brave or just suicidal. :wink: :lol:

Cheers, Alf

Me thinks suicidal :shock: :wink:

 

[Guy]

As a pom that doesnt fit in here i just hope England take the ASHES home with them. Fed up hering how Aussies are the best sportsmen in the world. Seeing it cost the taxpayers a fortune in there training.

 

[Losos]

Guy,
As a Pom who spent a few years in Oz a long tome ago I have to agree that when an Australian gets on the playing field he / she usually is the best in world. I never could fathom how an Aussie could be the most likeable, laid back, friendly, funny, caring bloke off the field, but once he crosses that white line he turns into a demented ogre

All the above doesn't mean they are getting the Ashes back 'tho :wink:

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Australia 1st Innings - 337 for 3 (84.4 overs)

That's not very good for England, is it?

Cheers
Neil (who obviously doesn't follow cricket)

 

[dedee]

Neil,
it's a marathon not a sprint. Tis a game of 5 halves anything can happen.

Andy, trying to look on the bright side.

 

[Jorden]

Australia 1st Innings - 337 for 3 (84.4 overs)

Sigh it looks like the Aussies have got us beat, I guess they should kick back now, have some celebratory beers and relax, after all England can't possibly win can they

Dennis

 

[Paul Chapman]

Don't panic, Mr Mannering :lol: :lol:

Cheers

Paul

 

[mr]

MOstly down to Mr Ponting, tis far from over.
Mike

 

[Tony Ward]

At the resumption of play, Day 2 after lunch - 4 for 428 Can that be right?

 

[Tony Ward]

Day 2- Tea - 8 for 528.

Ponting 196.

Commentary - the best session for England, despite a few wides!

 

[dedee]

OK so the 1st coupla days did not go our way. Watch out tomorrow the wheelie bin is due a big score!

Andy, clutching at straws in cloud cuckoo land.

 

[Tony Ward]

looking forward to a good and spirited contest, 3 down and a few more to go!

 

[Taffy Turner]

Bye bye Ashes.....

It was fun while it lasted.

Taffy

 

[Tony Ward]

Just prior to Tea, 3rd day - Australia batting again, with a lead of more than 470 runs! Shane Warne failed to take any wickets

 

[Tony Ward]

Congratulations to England on their 1st Innings success.

I think this one is headed for a draw, that is my gut feel!

 

[Tony Ward]

The Ashes are now half way home!