3rd Ashes Test - Australia v England - MCG

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 7:32 pm

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 26, 2021 5:43 pm
The fact extras is our 3rd highest run scorer in 2021 makes this whole year just laughable at this stage.

Get extras up the order pronto.

and that graphic shows just how much Root is carrying this team.

Roosterbooster · Post by **Roosterbooster** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 7:57 pm

I think Root has scored about 28% of England's runs this year. Says it all really.

Would anyone consider us playing 3 specialist openers at the top of the order to help protect Malan and Root a bit, and to a certain extent Buttler. I want Buttler coming in with a decent score on the board and hitting without pressure. He hasn't had that in a long time. Not that we have 3 openers mind... I would imagine Root has our best opening Ashes average out of the current lot.

Still got some hope for later tho. Early wickets and you never know...

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 8:37 pm

Roosterbooster wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 26, 2021 7:57 pm
I think Root has scored about 28% of England's runs this year. Says it all really.

Would anyone consider us playing 3 specialist openers at the top of the order to help protect Malan and Root a bit, and to a certain extent Buttler. I want Buttler coming in with a decent score on the board and hitting without pressure. He hasn't had that in a long time. Not that we have 3 openers mind... I would imagine Root has our best opening Ashes average out of the current lot.

Still got some hope for later tho. Early wickets and you never know...

It’s embarrassing when even the Aussies are acting annoyed at the way we’re losing as it just isn’t a contest.

Think we just need to accept this series is the end of another cycle. Silverwood will probably go, Root may resign as captain after this, I’d imagine a few players we won’t see again or will see them scarcely. Michael Vaughan was correct the only thing we’ve got right this series so far is turning up on time.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 10:03 pm

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Early morning weather forecast for you.

Lots of cloud around. But don’t think there will be any rain, it’s quite windy, coming from the south so keeping temperatures down. Forecast temp is 21 degrees, but wind chill Weill keep it down around 12-14 degrees.

Coffee was good and hot!!

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 10:35 pm

Roosterbooster wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 26, 2021 7:57 pm
I think Root has scored about 28% of England's runs this year. Says it all really.

Would anyone consider us playing 3 specialist openers at the top of the order to help protect Malan and Root a bit, and to a certain extent Buttler. I want Buttler coming in with a decent score on the board and hitting without pressure. He hasn't had that in a long time. Not that we have 3 openers mind... I would imagine Root has our best opening Ashes average out of the current lot.

Still got some hope for later tho. Early wickets and you never know...

As good as Root is, I don’t think he has had a century in Australia in his career

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 10:35 pm

Positive test in one of the England players’ family group. Shall we just null and void the series now?

All the players told to stay in the hotel till antigen results.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 10:38 pm

England isolating in hotel. One hour before play. Also channel 7 tv crew all sent away.

Start will be delayed.

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 10:40 pm

Could be a long night

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 10:50 pm

Silverwood has been getting lessons from Rafa

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 10:52 pm

Void the series.

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 10:53 pm

All tested negative - play will go ahead but delayed

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 10:56 pm

Our best hopes dashed.

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 10:57 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 26, 2021 10:56 pm
Our best hopes dashed.

Omicron and the hotel has been our longest partnership of the series so far

Andreshotboots · Post by **Andreshotboots** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 11:09 pm

How cross batted Burns plays he probably put the swab in his ear..

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:25 am

Has everyone given up watching?

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:31 am

I’m watching. Main man out. Now just the bunnies!!

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:38 am

I guess the hour is more sociable for you

I’m only watching the first hour

(As an aside, I can’t get use to the “reversing” of the scores to wickets-runs)

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:39 am

Ohh. Fight back is on

Labuschagne out from Wood

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:39 am

Labuschagne gone - huge wicket.

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:39 am

Labuschagne gone - huge wicket.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:43 am

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:38 am

(As an aside, I can’t get use to the “reversing” of the scores to wickets-runs)

I’ve been here 11 years and still don’t get it, I hear scores on the radio and “four for hundred and two” I instantly think it’s 402 runs and they’ve forgot the wickets.
Only country that does it.

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:48 am

Roosterbooster wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 26, 2021 7:57 pm
I think Root has scored about 28% of England's runs this year. Says it all really.

Would anyone consider us playing 3 specialist openers at the top of the order to help protect Malan and Root a bit, and to a certain extent Buttler. I want Buttler coming in with a decent score on the board and hitting without pressure. He hasn't had that in a long time. Not that we have 3 openers mind... I would imagine Root has our best opening Ashes average out of the current lot.

Still got some hope for later tho. Early wickets and you never know...

If your best two openers can't muster 10 runs between them, then there's not much advantage putting someone even worse at number three ...

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:58 am

We’ve done ok this morning so far - Lyon & Laberchagne gone and close to getting Smith.

But it will take more than this to recover from yesterday.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:59 am

Meant to be attacking? Where’s third slip?

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:01 am

RammyClaret61 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:59 am
Meant to be attacking? Where’s third slip?

Protecting the 1 and 3 at mid wicket

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:23 am

Bowled well this morning but luck deserts us again.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:27 am

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:23 am
Bowled well this morning but luck deserts us again.

No luck at all.

I’ll have to leave it now at 110/3. Eyes have decided they don’t want to remain open.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:29 am

Or maybe I’ll wait with Smith gone

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 2:36 am

131/4

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 3:04 am

The seamers have bowled well but Leach has come on with 5 fielders on the edge bowling all over the shop.
Either Root doesn't trust him or Leach has no confidence at all. It's like protecting a 12yr old spinner making his 1st team debut in club cricket.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 3:35 am

Just for Wilks

5-172

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 3:58 am

180 for 6

Jimmy gets another. 3-23 off 16.1

Simply outstanding.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:02 am

Right, foot on the throat, come on England.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:19 am

Crucial point in the match now!......Just got to Cambria California on our Xmas vacation.

Lord_Bob · Post by **Lord_Bob** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:58 am

Cambria! My favourite spot on the Central Coast. Need any pointers ping me.

And yes, let's wrap up the tail and get back at the convicts.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 6:18 am

Bloody tail enders taking this away now. 76 lead. 1 wkt to get.
Last 3 put 84 on so far.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 6:22 am

Aussies 267 all out. Lead of 82.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 6:53 am

blsclaret · Post by **blsclaret** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 6:58 am

Oh deary me

7/2
Should we get them back home now or leave them ?

Lord_Bob · Post by **Lord_Bob** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:01 am

I see our bowlers are bowling the wrong length again.....

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:02 am

Don’t buy a ticket for day four.

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:03 am

Root batting again before we reach double figures. At this rate the convicts won't have to bat again....

blsclaret · Post by **blsclaret** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:19 am

Get through next 15 mins.
Get through tomorrow's opening onslaught.
Get to 83/2.
You never know . . .

It's the hope that gets you.

blsclaret · Post by **blsclaret** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:23 am

Ah well

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:25 am

Hope?

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:27 am

No f*****g hope!!

EMBARRASSING

Gunfury · Post by **Gunfury** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:27 am

All the good work by our bowlers being undone by the batters once again

blsclaret · Post by **blsclaret** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:27 am

What did you say earlier ?
Don't buy a ticket for day three ?

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:27 am

22/4. Shambolic from England.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 8:06 am

Pathetic