The Ashes 2009

[Brendan]

Apparently broad is in because he can bat too.

Although to be honest Harmison also has the ability to survive 40 something deliveries for a handful of runs (as this was the most significant contribution broad made last time) in a desperate attempt to force a draw when the real batters all failed miserably.

Edit: In accordance with the prophecy.

[Brendan]

You?re right though Keef, the top order need to do their job proper like this game.

England are coming out to bat first.

[Fear 'n boozin]

Think I'd have to go with Broad over Harmy. Ok, Harmison's got a bit of form going, but I have zero confidence he can carry that into a test. An ashes test. As well as the top order staying in, think I'd also like to see some teeth in the bowling - I'd say Anderson needs to do something this match!

[Brendan]

Well Harmison will either bowl shit or bowl like a demon possessed and get 10 wickets.

Broad will just bowl shit. So I suppose he?s at least consistent.

[Fear 'n boozin]

lol! Yes, he could, but I still don't think he would. Though I have to admit I can't think of any other pace bowlers. I imagine he'll be in the squad for the next test if we continue to bowl with like we did in Cardiff. But I?d ditch Anderson.

Keet ? who?d you have instead of Cook?

[Brendan]

Rob Key!

I like him coz he's fat.

[Fear 'n boozin]

Yeah, I'm a Key fan, was annoyed he didn't get into the squad for that silly cup competition a few weeks back.

[Brendan]

We need more fat batsmen. It?s basic physics, there is more of them obstructing the wicket. No one has ever been dismissed belly-before-wicket now have they?

Fat batsmen with more facial hair is what the game needs.

[Fear 'n boozin]

lets be honest, you mean we need more of this...

http://www.virginmedia.com/images/boon.jpg

Couldn't agree more. Should be short too - better balance.

[Brendan]

Who was the last player with a tache to play for England? Jack Russell perhaps?

[Keef]

Not sure who I'd replace Cook with, which is basically why he is pretty sure of his place. I actually quite like him, but think he needs a couple of good innings.

[Fear 'n boozin]

a class act. I''ve no idea, when did he stopped playing? I doubt there's been anyone since then. There really should be more facial hair in cricket. Surely it's part of the games heritage, can't the selctors enforce it? Even if that's just a rule for wicket keepers.

Agree with you on Cook. But that sums up how I feel about Broad too.

[Brendan]

Harmison has a beard. Broad can't even grow one yet.

[Keef]

Cook just made his half century. Not a bad way to start proving his worth.

[Brendan]

Well cook just made 50 off 80 balls.

Although by all accounts it was off some pretty rubbish bowling.

[Fear 'n boozin]

Hey, you can't use facial hair to win the argument, that's just not fair!

Anybody listened to duckworth lewis yet? Any good?

[Brendan]

Fear 'n boozin Wrote:

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> Hey, you can't use facial hair to win the

> argument,

I think I just did. ;-)

[Fear 'n boozin]

it's not bloody cricket.

[Brendan]

Neither is shaving.

So 126-0 after the first session of play today. Only 59 left before we see how this contest ends up.

I love test cricket.

[bigbadwolf]

Brendan

Can you please not use those stupid yellow face's to assist you in getting your point across as it's very embarrassing and I don't want to let my opinion of you as a backstabbing colonial to get any lower than it already is.

Thanks.

[Brendan]

Do you know what this one actually symbolises?

>:D<

[bigbadwolf]

Probably something rude and derogatory in Afrikaans or whatever pig latin you feral Dutchmen use to communicate.

[Brendan]

Those aren't thumbs it is holding up.

[bigbadwolf]

Oh well that's just typical of your lot, using a shabby guerrilla tactic to throw me off my game. Your ancestors would be proud of you.

You win this one Brendan..you win this one..but like Kitchener, I'll be back!

[Marmora Man]

Not a bad morning session - Cook with a 50, no wickets and all Australian bowlers looking average at best. Not too many chances given by either Strauss or Cook - both seemed to remember, when tempted, that their task was:

a. To get to lunch without losing their wicket

b. To grind down the bowling

c. To get in and stay in.

Here's hoping the weather tomorrow allows a good day's play and that my wallet can stand the Lord's beer prices.