The Ashes!

blueoval · 23-11-2006, 05:33 PM

Who hear is enjoying the match so far?

Im lucky enough to be able to watch live coverage on tv here at work.

Good to see punter get his tonne too.

Way to start the series! :jab:

Dazza XLT · 23-11-2006, 05:39 PM

I have logged onto the Online Commentry. It really has improved since last year.
This over was a classic.

27.6 Anderson to Ponting, FOUR, it was too good to last. Ponting whips this through the leg side, sweetly timed, but this is men against boys at the moment. That's 20 off Anderson's first two overs since lunch
27.5 Anderson to Ponting, no run, at last Anderson manages a dot ball
27.4 Anderson to Langer, 1 run, Langer doesn't quite get hold of this but it still produces a run
27.3 Anderson to Langer, FOUR, Langer is feasting on this. Wide and smeared to the cover boundary. Anderson shakes his head, as well he might. Expect another complaint about the ball ...
Security Rottweilers confiscate an inflatable balloon that was clearly threatening public order
27.2 Anderson to Ponting, 1 run, Pushed into the leg side
Another moan about the ball.
27.1 Anderson to Langer, 1 leg bye, squirted behind square on the leg side for a single

Boss 260 Ute · 23-11-2006, 05:43 PM

We watched it most of the day at school today.....Good way to get outta school work hey?
Is there a live radio stream?

EDIT: CARN THE AUSSIES!!!!!

Dazza XLT · 23-11-2006, 05:46 PM

Check the ABC Website. They do have a live stream on there I believe.

DJL351 · 23-11-2006, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darran

I have logged onto the Online Commentry. It really has improved since last year.
This over was a classic.

27.6 Anderson to Ponting, FOUR, it was too good to last. Ponting whips this through the leg side, sweetly timed, but this is men against boys at the moment. That's 20 off Anderson's first two overs since lunch
27.5 Anderson to Ponting, no run, at last Anderson manages a dot ball
27.4 Anderson to Langer, 1 run, Langer doesn't quite get hold of this but it still produces a run
27.3 Anderson to Langer, FOUR, Langer is feasting on this. Wide and smeared to the cover boundary. Anderson shakes his head, as well he might. Expect another complaint about the ball ...
Security Rottweilers confiscate an inflatable balloon that was clearly threatening public order
27.2 Anderson to Ponting, 1 run, Pushed into the leg side
Another moan about the ball.
27.1 Anderson to Langer, 1 leg bye, squirted behind square on the leg side for a single

Yes I had a chuckle at that too. Thank god for BaggyGreen

rodderz · 23-11-2006, 05:48 PM

Talkin Boony has been active all day too!

Dazza XLT · 23-11-2006, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rodderz

Talkin Boony has been active all day too!

I would love one... But I just can't bring myself to drink green cans...
I know I can buy them. But I'm too tight for that! :P

Boss 260 Ute · 23-11-2006, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darran

Check the ABC Website. They do have a live stream on there I believe.

Hmmm I cannot find it....I had a quick look (10 min) at school todasy and couldn't seem to find it...If anyone finds it you will get my...........................................thank s

HAHAHAHAHA

Cheers,

Dazza XLT · 23-11-2006, 05:53 PM

www.abc.net.au/cricket
Should point you in the right direction for an online stream of some sort.

Cheers

rodderz · 23-11-2006, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darran

I would love one... But I just can't bring myself to drink green cans...
I know I can buy them. But I'm too tight for that! :P

I bought mine outright, $55 retail is still cheaper than buying 2 slabs of VB at closer to $70!

Dazza XLT · 23-11-2006, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodderz

I bought mine outright, $55 retail is still cheaper than buying 2 slabs of VB at closer to $70!

But what about the beer.... Won't someone think of the beer!

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Early days yet. Might go down and purchase one!

Boss 260 Ute · 23-11-2006, 05:56 PM

Found a stream

http://www2b.abc.net.au/utilitycentr...ket_stream.htm

rodderz · 23-11-2006, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darran

But what about the beer.... Won't someone think of the beer!

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Early days yet. Might go down and purchase one!

Beer during cricket is a necessity, but there is better around than VB! I got homebrew stocks for the summer...

WOLF · 23-11-2006, 06:41 PM

has been a solid days cricket...pitty langer and martyn gave away their wickets.....oh well pontings class made up for it...better go throw some more cans in the fridge for another long day tomorrow

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**TUF_302** · 23-11-2006, 06:54 PM

Weldone Ponting! 129 and not out!!

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XR8-260 · 23-11-2006, 07:52 PM

Too Bad Watson missed out. he's a great all-rounder in the making.

Hawk · 23-11-2006, 08:27 PM

I agree 30487256, Watson can make it IMO.

Great first day by the Aussies, Ponting again proves he is a star and Hussey does enough to threaten to increase his Test average even more!

XR8putts · 23-11-2006, 08:32 PM

Hope England retains the Ashes

Martyvan · 23-11-2006, 09:22 PM

I went to the Cricket today, I sat with the Fanatics, I witnessed many people get ejected including the trumpet player from the Barmy Army, I participated in singing for the aussies, or against the poms, and i Witnessed the said inflatable ball get nailed by the security agent.. they were just no fun... I also witnessed a Beer cup boony tash... which the "Boony Army" were constructing until a policeman kindly asked them to desist.

All in all, a fanastic day, and good sports award goes to Hoggard for playing up to the crowd... whilst we were giving him hell

Oh, and i should add, some of the ladies there looked spectacular in their australian shirts... !!!!!!!!!!!

XR8-260 · 23-11-2006, 09:51 PM

Can't wait to see monty panesar bowl. Hopefully the english selectors will pick him instead of giles for the next test.

**Mechan1k** · 23-11-2006, 09:52 PM

And if you are bored between breaks ... http://stickcricket.foxsports.com.au/index.php should keep people amused.
Hours of fun playing Stick Cricket ... I miss the 12th Man Commentary when it was sponsored by KFC last season though ... I hope they bring it back

**Mechan1k** · 23-11-2006, 09:54 PM

I spoke too soon .... it now has the 12th Man commentary again .... GOLD

bob 351 · 23-11-2006, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodderz

Talkin Boony has been active all day too!

told ya last nite it was an omen

bob 351 · 23-11-2006, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puts99

Hope England retains the Ashes

ha ha fat chance

rodderz · 23-11-2006, 10:08 PM

Ponting would have to be one of the most in form batsmen in the world at the moment, he has the knack to put in a good innings consistantly

XR8putts · 23-11-2006, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bob 351

ha ha fat chance

I recall similar comments made by the Australian press and fans before the 2005 ashes series, in regards to England winning back the Ashes :P

:evil_laug :evil_laug :evil_laug

bob 351 · 23-11-2006, 10:56 PM

well only time will tell but i think the poms are going to find it hard to salvage a win in this test let alone a draw

BENT_8 · 23-11-2006, 11:53 PM

Dont forget last year, Australia owned the first day of the first test and went on to lose the series

blueoval · 24-11-2006, 12:02 PM

I just hope the ozzies demoralise england on OUR home soil.

Pay back is a ***** ain it?

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a_goulding · 24-11-2006, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueoval

Who hear is enjoying the match so far?

Im lucky enough to be able to watch live coverage on tv here at work.

Good to see punter get his tonne too.

Way to start the series! :jab:

Was at the game yesterday and it was fantastic. Watching Punter get his tonne was slow but great. Good to see that he is still in with hussey.
Go aussies and get back those ashes.