I think they're just embarrassed by the way their team made a humungous pig's ear of their reviews in that series.
Ashes 2013-14
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I think all these bizarre phenomena - the demonisation of Broad, the braggadocio of Clarke and so-on - are signs of insecuity.
In the days when the Aussies went round the world whacking all comers, they didn't say that much!
And they'd have known better than to gee up Chris Broad's son by feeding him the kind of treatment he was always going to thrive on.
Was it really Clarke that was bigging himself up. I thought it was Warne that was commenting on the two captaincy's. Seems a bit silly really when you consider the success that Cook has had and the somewhat dismal performance of the Aussies of late.
Anyway here is todays Brisbane Courier Mail. LOL what a bunch of bellends.
Anyway here is todays Brisbane Courier Mail. LOL what a bunch of bellends.
Yes Clarke echoed what Shane Warne had said in a pre-match press conference. He said Cook was an unimaginative, defensively-minded captain which he felt was a problem for England. A captain like himself who is prepared to take risks is better, in his opinion.
Well that's just daft. Pride before the fall and all that. I say let them talk - They seem to be doing a grand job of shooting themselves in the foot while England are just going about their business. As Boycott said though I'll wait to see England bat before coming to any conclusions about this Aussie side (and captaincy).
I watched the top & middle order collapse before sloping off to bed. Woke up and it wasn't as bad as I'd thought, but I imagine they'll skittle Haddin, Johnson et all out for very little this morning.
350 is a minimum on a good Gabba wicket, and they're well short of that.
England 1-0.
Johnson has already gone fella. I think it's Haddin, Harris and Lyon left. Day 2 is supposed to be quick and bouncy with plenty in it for the seamers. Johnson could make some serious in roads if he decides to get his line right. Again a crucial first session I think.
Gonna watch a bit of this before bed, knackered so unsure how long I'll last, but gonna try!
@FoxForceFive - This first hour will be very interesting I reckon. Hopefully get them skittled and then its batting time!!!
Worth staying up for!
*NBA Jam style voice*
"HE'S ON FIRE!!!"
*NBA Jam style voice*
"HE'S ON FIRE!!!"
Boom! 6-For!
I'll try and get to lunch. Friday tomorrow so might have a lazy day in work if I'm tired..
That's the problem with my 'job', no lazy days allowed!
Hadin next, if not right now, on 99 please!
Come on Broady!
Yep, I feel for you mate!
Guess you won't get a lie in Saturday as well? Tomorrow night I'm gonna stay up till 4 or 5ish watching the cricket, nice 7 hours kip then watch the match.
No lie in Saturday, gonna get up with the kids so Bex has to get up Sunday with them, that way I can keep on drinking through to the boxing after the match with my mate who's coming round for the derby.
Gotta plan ahead!
I'm watching with the pretence I'm also 'writing' - He he. I love cricket and all the excuses that comes with it!
Hahahahahaha!
Beautiful bit of fielding! All gone for under 300.
Well that was quick.
Happy days!
Happy days!
damn.
When Australia were great they would bat 130+ overs in this situation and break the oppo bowlers... Never allowing them a chance to get back into the series.... I wonder if this side is even thinking along those lines...
Oh FFS.
Fucking ridiculous.
Fucking ridiculous.
Now let's hope Mitchell Johnson has one of his erratic days! A few wides and no-balls in his first over would be an excellent start.
Look what you did.
Here's me thinking it was my fault for going to bed.
