76229 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 On 19/11/2017 at 5:34 PM, chillumpuffer said: Friends, Aussies, Countrymen. Roll up, roll up it's nearly time again. What predictions? Will the English repeat the disaster of 3 years ago? Will the Aussies regain the Urn? Who will be the Dogs Bollocks and who will be the Cats arse? My prediction: England win 2 -1 with a couple of draws I reckon 2-2, we retain the Ashes. Brisbane a draw, England win Adelaide & Sydney, Australia win Perth & Melbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Not too many voices from Down Under? Worried? Even ex players from The Aussies are not exactly confident. Can't say I've even heard of a few players. I may change my prediction: England to win 4-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Glenn Maxwell. Ha. Why don't you ask Warney to play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) On 22/11/2017 at 1:21 AM, chillumpuffer said: Not too many voices from Down Under? Worried? Even ex players from The Aussies are not exactly confident. Can't say I've even heard of a few players. I may change my prediction: England to win 4-0 Worried? You wish, CP!? England are a bit light on as far as their bowling attack. England have won the toss (probably the only thing they'll win) and are batting first. First ball only moments away. As for Maxwell he is only on standby. Both Warner and Marsh are playing. Edited November 23, 2017 by Reggie29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 BTW, Usain Bolt has been giving the Australian team sprint training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Can't believe you can't watch it free to air, CP! It's so popular there !!! Alistair who? 😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 2 hours ago, slave to zep said: Can't believe you can't watch it free to air, CP! It's so popular there !!! Alistair who? 😛 Crowley ! No free to air at all. Nothing. Of course the radio has commentary but no visuals. Honours even at the moment 159 for 3. Not sure about our bowling Reggie?? I think we look pretty strong but we will see how we use the Kookaburra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xolo1974 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, chillumpuffer said: Crowley ! No free to air at all. Nothing. Of course the radio has commentary but no visuals. Honours even at the moment 159 for 3. Not sure about our bowling Reggie?? I think we look pretty strong but we will see how we use the Kookaburra. Come on England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Just now, Xolo1974 said: Come on England Morning man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xolo1974 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Good afternoon (3.30 in Perth) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Xolo1974 said: Good afternoon (3.30 in Perth) Still dark here and breezy ( 7.30 am) Might just have to get up and start the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Oh dear we have lost Root Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Honours even me thinks. Weather could be a player. A draw I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xolo1974 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 20 minutes ago, chillumpuffer said: Honours even me thinks. Weather could be a player. A draw I reckon Yeah me too. I reckon the whole series will be a draw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76229 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 10 hours ago, chillumpuffer said: Honours even me thinks. Weather could be a player. A draw I reckon Bris Vegas forecast for Sat & Sunday is rain. Friday is fine tho' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Day 2. I haven't watched today only following online and radio. England all out for 302 before lunch. Last 6 wickets fell for only 56 runs. Now to see how the Pommy bowlers and our new opener Cameron Bancroft fares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 4 hours ago, Reggie29 said: Day 2. I haven't watched today only following online and radio. England all out for 302 before lunch. Last 6 wickets fell for only 56 runs. Now to see how the Pommy bowlers and our new opener Cameron Bancroft fares. Not very well. Out for 5. eeemmmm batting collapse again. Still a few positives and negatives. A draw most favourable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) The pitch leaves a lot to be desired. A little bit for the bowlers and not much for the batters. He was overawed I think and lacked patience. Out from a poor shot off an average ball. Hopefully the weather holds and we get a result one way or another. Edited November 24, 2017 by Reggie29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 England all out in their second innings. Australia need 169 runs to win in four sessions. Smith playing for a draw? Never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xolo1974 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 30 minutes ago, Reggie29 said: England all out in their second innings. Australia need 169 runs to win in four sessions. Smith playing for a draw? Never. Fourth highest run chase target in the history of the GABBA. I reckon it’s easily achievable though. Pissed off though that the English bowlers have to try and pull the batsmen out of a hole again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Oh dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xolo1974 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 1 hour ago, chillumpuffer said: Oh dear Oh dear indeed. I’m gonna get loads of shit in work tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 4 hours ago, Xolo1974 said: Oh dear indeed. I’m gonna get loads of shit in work tomorrow If you do and we do retain the Urn, just lie back and bask in the knowledge....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Brisbane. Check. On to Adelaide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 14 hours ago, Reggie29 said: Brisbane. Check. On to Adelaide. Rubbish from us. Fancy falling for the old Aussie sledging? Didn't see the state of the pitch Reggie as it is not on TV. Couldn't have been that bad as you didn't lose a wicket in your 2nd innings or unless we bowled badly. I still fancy us to do well at some point. I think this day/night test in Adelaide will be interesting. The ball may misbehave under the lights and that may give us a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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