ASHES. FIRST TEST

1989_claret · Post by **1989_claret** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:58 pm

Our kid at the Gabba yesterday with his flag.

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Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 1:09 pm

Is it upside down because it's in Australia?

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 1:42 pm

Slight advantage to the Aussies after Day 1. Think Jimmy might just enjoy bowling on that track. Live on Willow tv in USA and a 7 pm start ET so great watching.

claret wizard · Post by **claret wizard** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 1:47 pm

I'm in Brisbane for the Test, think we shaded it today. I'll have my Burnley flag deployed tomorrow.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 1:56 pm

Think it’s pretty even after the first day. Surprised how much the ball turned.

Foulthrow · Post by **Foulthrow** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 2:31 pm

Anyone know where highlights can be watched?

Dazzler · Post by **Dazzler** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 3:43 pm

Yeah BT Sport

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 4:32 pm

WestMidsClaret wrote:Thank goodness for that, least when i start getting pebbled by either the women or the pc brigade then i wont be alone haha!!

I'm used to it. **** em.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:40 pm

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Think it’s pretty even after the first day. Surprised how much the ball turned.

If England can post 350+ Mooen may become a factor as the match progresses,decent 1st day shame Vince didn't bag a ton but the Aussies might not be so mouthy now.

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:57 pm

I went to bed early last night so I wouldnt be tempted to start watching at 12 and end up staying up all night.
When I saw the score this morning, I thought Australia were ahead but, having seen the turn achieved on Day1, England could be in a strong position if they can get just another 150 runs. First hour tomorrow will be tough with the new ball & refreshed bowlers but fingers crossed we can get through that and crack on a session and a half.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 11:13 pm

Coming out soon.
11-30 start.
Going to be a big first hour.
Let's keep the buggers out. No daft wickets!

PaintYorkClaretnBlue · Post by **PaintYorkClaretnBlue** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 11:28 pm

Why do Aussies insist on using “yeah, look.....” at the beginning of the reply to every question?? It’s as annoying as people who start a sentence with the word “so”!!

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 11:41 pm

I know it's early but they're looking quite comfortable, especially Ali.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:02 am

Always think the ground in Brisbane looks brilliant.
Great stadium to watch cricket.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:05 am

The Aussies started off attacking but got git to the boundary 3 times in the first 10 balls or so. They soon went back to line and length that is hard to score off.
We don't need to take risks, a draw is a good result at the Gabba which is normally their freebie.

tybfc · Post by **tybfc** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:06 am

I'd give my ticket up against Arsenal on Sunday to be in Brisbane tonight.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:08 am

Phew.
Moeen hooking..

Nervy.

Spinner on is going to make things interesting.

Dressinggown · Post by **Dressinggown** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:13 am

Doing the right thing. No nonsense. Stay in and build a first innings score.

Then tw*t the bast*rds out of the ground.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:36 am

Beautiful cover drive from Malan.

Be great if he gets an half ton.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:37 am

And now his 10th boundary.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:38 am

Best over they've had at us today that.
Lyon is pretty good.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:41 am

Buxtonclaret wrote:Best over they've had at us today that.
Lyon is pretty good.

His action looks well wrong though.

Swann keeps going on about Lyon not bowling one ball at the stumps.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:47 am

Well done Malan, 50 up.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:53 am

Whisper it quietly but it's a solid start to the morning session. 350 would be a great tally.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:56 am

Bin Ont Turf wrote:His action looks well wrong though.

Swann keeps going on about Lyon not bowling one ball at the stumps.

His action reminds of someone else but can't recall who.
Tried to think who it was yesterday too.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:06 am

Bugger.
Top edge.

Malan was looking well set then.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:08 am

Let's get to 300 with no further loss.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:11 am

Bairstow

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:14 am

Plum.
Good morning has just turned bad.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:15 am

Ali gone. All of a sudden it doesn't look as comfortable.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:15 am

Why did i have to open my big mouth about it being a solid start

Dressinggown · Post by **Dressinggown** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:16 am

OK.

That's why I am not involved in any cricket capacity.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:17 am

First one Lyon has put to the stumps?

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:24 am

Oh dear....
Trying to drive one.
Collapsed now.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:25 am

The great infamous English collapse is well under way.

bfccrazy · Post by **bfccrazy** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:27 am

Tough ask to hit 300 now with Aussies momentum.

Saving grace could be that pitch is looking very nice to bowl on.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:29 am

Bairstow will hit a half century. Have faith

bfccrazy · Post by **bfccrazy** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:32 am

gandhisflipflop wrote:Bairstow will hit a half century. Have faith

I'd be in bed if I didnt have faith

bfccrazy · Post by **bfccrazy** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:33 am

Pitch suddenly looks like a usual day 2 Gabba pitch.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:34 am

bfccrazy wrote:I'd be in bed if I didnt have faith

I'm glad it's weekend nearly. I'm going to need a drink while watching the rest at this rate.

bfccrazy · Post by **bfccrazy** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:36 am

gandhisflipflop wrote:I'm glad it's weekend nearly. I'm going to need a drink while watching the rest at this rate.

Perfectly lining up for us to beat Arsenal and beat the Aussies.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:36 am

The bas*ards are targeting our Stuart.

Wait till he gets the ball in his hand.

He's big
He's bad
He's better than his Dad
Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad

bfccrazy · Post by **bfccrazy** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:39 am

Bin Ont Turf wrote:The bas*ards are targeting our Stuart.

Wait till he gets the ball in his hand.

He's big
He's bad
He's better than his Dad
Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad

Looks about 3ft 2 at minute - cant wait for him to rattle em back in the same way.

claret wizard · Post by **claret wizard** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:39 am

tybfc wrote:I'd give my ticket up against Arsenal on Sunday to be in Brisbane tonight.

Tony, I have done!

29 degrees here today, Burnley V Arsenal midnight kick off in the Pig n Whistle.

7 - 266 now.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:43 am

Some cloth head shots been played today.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:50 am

I'd snap your hand off for 300 now. Won't happen.

ClaretCanada · Post by **ClaretCanada** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 1:50 am

Bairstow gone

ClaretCanada · Post by **ClaretCanada** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 2:04 am

Ball gone 286-9

bfccrazy · Post by **bfccrazy** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 2:11 am

gandhisflipflop wrote:I'd snap your hand off for 300 now. Won't happen.

Have faith

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 2:12 am

Just a few more to get over 300