Test The Ashes Fifth Test January 4-8 1000hrs @ The SCG

[k31th]

0930 here.

put your location into your profile, perhaps?

 

[grumbleguts]

Is the SCG as ugly a ground in person as it appears on tv?

Worse

 

[Buzz Hawk]

Is it a 10am start Sydney time?

yep.

 

[katana]

10am start today fellas?

 

[beatnik]

But that’s not what O’Keefe or anyone is inferring???

Why would you assume it is??

It is merely someone pointing out ‘hey, this team that’s losing hasn’t come out here and been an absolute joke that had no hope and couldn’t have won it even if everything went their way. They’re showing at the moment and in the last test that they could have done things a little differently and potentially won, which will give them some things they need to reflect and work on.’

Lol, that’s all very specific for a subjective vibe take on what’s being said

I’ve parsed what has been said differently - because most of those who’ve said it keep ignoring/leaving out the vital context that it’s a contest between two teams: the performance of one team directly and causally affects the performance of the other…for example, I can look great scoring a double ton in the club 3rds but if I then walk out and face a Shield attack under the pressure of game conditions, I’d be made to look utterly incompetent

The reason England didn’t get more runs is the external pressure Australia applied to them during the contest…

They tried batting in a range of ways in the first 3 Tests and lost each time because of the relentless pressure they were under…now that the pressure has eased, you can’t just say: ‘ahh, this is how they should have batted’…they tried and failed ffs

I’m not sure why you’re implying this context isn’t relevant/important

 

[katana]

3 wickets in a day.

These ashes really have not done test cricket a lot of favors. Many of the big crowds won't be turning up next year imo

calling it a day is disingenuous. it wasn't even two full sessions ffs. god you lot whinge

 

[Bedi]

Is it a 10am start Sydney time?

4am for those in Kazakhstan

 

[JimmyBC]

I think the SCG is ugly. And its horribly misshapen.

The old stands have character the rest of the joint is an eyesore.

 

[Plugger35]

Hopefully we get a full day's play today, the weather there looks good but it looked good yesterday and then it turned to shit.

 

[lionbear]

The old stands have character the rest of the joint is an eyesore.

The venue had its highest attendence in 50 years and couldn't crack 50k, The old stands look good, but reality is the venue is now 4th out of 5 for capacity, and the bad light yesterday should be pointing to the fact that the light towers are the oldest in Australian cricket now.

The venue is needing a renovation.

 

[Bedi]

Wonder if we're going to see Webster bowl spin this test or rely on Head and Labuschagne

 

[MarcMaverick]

The venue had its highest attendence in 50 years and couldn't crack 50k, The old stands look good, but reality is the venue is now 4th out of 5 for capacity, and the bad light yesterday should be pointing to the fact that the light towers are the oldest in Australian cricket now.

The venue is needing a renovation.

That and the Gabba.

 

[Gough]

'It sucks': Ex-Test leggie urges Aussies to back spin after Murphy omission

Leg spinner Mitchell Swepson wants Australian cricket officials and curators to buck the growing trend of producing pitches that heavily favour seam bowlers.

www.abc.net.au

Swepson not holding back.

 

[lionbear]

That and the Gabba.

The Gabba is on death row, the Olympic venue will take over in 2032

 

[Headless]

Good cricket. Could lead to a wicket.

 

[PhatBoy]

Lol, that’s all very specific for a subjective vibe take on what’s being said

I’ve parsed what has been said differently - because most of those who’ve said it keep ignoring/leaving out the vital context that it’s a contest between two teams: the performance of one team directly and causally affects the performance of the other…for example, I can look great scoring a double ton in the club 3rds but if I then walk out and face a Shield attack under the pressure of game conditions, I’d be made to look utterly incompetent

The reason England didn’t get more runs is the external pressure Australia applied to them during the contest…

They tried batting in a range of ways in the first 3 Tests and lost each time because of the relentless pressure they were under…now that the pressure has eased, you can’t just say: ‘ahh, this is how they should have batted’…they tried and failed ffs

I’m not sure why you’re implying this context isn’t relevant/important

I don’t think anyone, least of all O’Keefe who has lauded Australia at every opportunity, has overlooked the fact that Australia have also contributed to what’s happened, mate. It’s ok, people aren’t forgetting that either.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Boland is all over the joint

 

[kozi]

'It sucks': Ex-Test leggie urges Aussies to back spin after Murphy omission

Leg spinner Mitchell Swepson wants Australian cricket officials and curators to buck the growing trend of producing pitches that heavily favour seam bowlers.

www.abc.net.au

Swepson not holding back.

How the f did we get to T20’s keeping spin alive while test matches are trying to kill it

 

[Buzz Hawk]

Starc or Boland need to get a breakthrough here or we could be chasing 500+.

 

[Anzacpaul]

Bolo

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

There we go

 

[compact72]

Gilly with the curse

 

[Headless]

Big wicket, that.

Nice catch.

 

[Peter Bixley]

Flat as you like and we bat down to number 10 (am I allowed to count Green as a batsman?).

 

[PhatBoy]

Leave the nurdling to Joe, Harry.