Oz v England 4th test thread - Melbourne

[chunkyshanhawk53]

I'm waiting for him to spin some positives for England, he can usually be relied for this even in massive crises but he's been very positive re Australia and their decision to bowl this morning.

Anyway, half an hour in and we're still intact. Once the ball wears down and maybe the sun appears, we could build a decent score here.

Agreed

We need to put on 450+

If only to build some pressure and confidence

 

[tynevalleyblackcat]

Don't want to tempt fate but half decent start here. First target is survive till lunch and it will feel like the Aussies lost the toss.

Cook is clearly a useless tosser!!

 

[Aleem Dar]

Don't want to tempt fate but half decent start here. First target is survive till lunch and it will feel like the Aussies lost the toss.

Cook is clearly a useless tosser!!

Carbs looks out of his depth. Winnit dee owt.

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

Don't want to tempt fate but half decent start here. First target is survive till lunch and it will feel like the Aussies lost the toss.

Cook is clearly a useless tosser!!

Exactly this. 80-0 at lunch please

 

[Wise Man Says]

Carbs looks out of his depth. Winnit dee owt.

I tend to agree. I'm just not convinced his technique is up to scratch at the top level.

Would love him to prove me wrong and get a ton here mind.

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

A spinner after 9 overs

Good toss to lose

 

[tynevalleyblackcat]

Michael Clarke has won 4 out of 4. What a tosser he is.

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

Fuck me. That moved a mile

Swanny?

 

[Aleem Dar]

Lyon looks malnourished.

 

[Wise Man Says]

4 for Carbs, good lad.

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

I like Carberry as a bat.

I think he offers more there than Compton or Root

 

[tynevalleyblackcat]

Why is Carberry's helmet aerodynamic? Does he run that quick between the wickets?[DOUBLEPOST=1388017434][/DOUBLEPOST]Got away with that Carberry.

 

[Mainze]

No idea why Clarke said we will have a bowl.

Arrogant twat.

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

No idea why Clarke said we will have a bowl.

Arrogant twat.

He's a mag

 

[Wise Man Says]

The first rumblings from the commentators that Clarke's decision to bowl may the wrong one.

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

The first rumblings from the commentators that Clarke's decision to bowl may the wrong one.

It's turning already

Monty must be kicking his lips about a 4th innings track after Johnson has pounded it down

 

[tynevalleyblackcat]

This is why I love cricket. One hour into a 30 hour match and its already taking shape yet it could all change in a few balls or a few overs. Its the best sport in the world.

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

This is why I love cricket. One hour into a 30 hour match and its already taking shape yet it could all change in a few balls or a few overs. Its the best sport in the world.

It's brilliant isn't it

I understand why people don't get cricket, test cricket especially, but it's so fluid. It's like the best drama series when it's good

 

[tynevalleyblackcat]

Carberry is hanging on a little bit. Does not seem to be totally on his game, but he's still there which is the main thing. Would love to see the likes of KP and Stokes coming to the crease with lots on the board and facing a tired attack.[DOUBLEPOST=1388018567][/DOUBLEPOST]Cook gone.

 

[hudson88]

Here we go