Just The Ashes

[BLUEALLTHRU]

7/343 and a commanding lead thanks to a fantastic ton from Head.

 

[philreich]

No need to declare here - just pour on as much pain as possible. In fact, make it as painful as a Furies match thread .

 

[Damp Squarie]

Another first....the first test hundred by an Aussie in a session at the Gabba!!
Strike me pink I would've thought that record was long gone.
That should quell the Khawaja v Head debate for awhile...Congrats South Aussie; you hung in there in a difficult passage of play and then showed true Aussie grit!!

As for the Poms, Ive seen better leadership at the Roys than what Joe Root has offered; and thats saying something.

 

[Damp Squarie]

No need to declare here - just pour on as much pain as possible. In fact, make it as painful as a Furies match thread .

Tigerturbulance loves dishing out pain.

 

[Tigerturbulance]

Tigerturbulance loves dishing out pain.

that is one magnificent ****

I should get it out more often

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

No need to declare here - just pour on as much pain as possible. In fact, make it as painful as a Furies match thread .

You are a hard man Phil! Not talking about ***** either!!

 

[Damp Squarie]

What about Jack Leachs left arm orthodox dross...finished with 1 for from a half pitcher and got carted for around 10 an over...LOL

 

[philreich]

What about Jack Leachs left arm orthodox dross...finished with 1 for from a half pitcher and got carted for around 10 an over...LOL

To be fair, he did have the Australian batsmen in 2 minds on a number of occasions - they weren't sure if they should hit him for 4 or 6.

 

[philreich]

Update - Travis Head now trails England by just 10 runs. If he can gain a first innings lead, he may be in a position to go for the outright.......

 

[Damp Squarie]

Good to see a Wood get a wicket...he has not been helped by Root and his fieldsmen.

 

[philreich]

Well ain't cricket a funny game. If England bats all day tomorrow, day 5 might be a thriller.

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

Well ain't cricket a funny game. If England bats all day tomorrow, day 5 might be a thriller.

Great fightback by the Poms and definitely sets the game up for a good contest.

 

[Damp Squarie]

They batted well...the Empire Strikes Back.
Cummins is about to earn his crust with some canny bowling decisions and field placement.

 

[philreich]

This is starting to show an alarming similarity to the 2009 Ashes. Australia took a 220 run lead into the second innings, but the Poms then piled on a ridiculous 1 for 517 to force a draw. From there they dominated the series. Let's hope that lightning doesn't strike twice in the same place!!!!

 

[TedDougChris]

Good quality coverage so far today - a graphic of the ground for 10 minutes....

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

Great first session by the Aussies so far and the Poms are on the back foot again. Greene is going to be a very good player in the future.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Good quality coverage so far today - a graphic of the ground for 10 minutes....

NaturalDisaster is organising the broadcast.

 

[philreich]

Stokes is the man we want. The guy can bat all day - getting him out before lunch could be the difference between chasing 100 or 250.

Edit: it worked .

 

[TedDougChris]

Stokes is the man we want. The guy can bat all day - getting him out before lunch could be the difference between chasing 100 or 250.

On cue !!!

 

[philreich]

As the monkey said on the railway track just as the train was about to run over his tail, "It won't be long now."

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

What will I do this afternoon!

 

[philreich]

England now 9 for 18 - I'd say they're in a bit of trouble, wouldn't you say, Richie?

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

England now 9 for 18 - I'd say they're in a bit of trouble, wouldn't you say, Richie?

Happy for Cam Gteen who got some reward for sharpish accurate bowling.

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

Was hoping to avoid weeding but alas.

Well done Aussies, 1 up.

 

[philreich]

How good is Pat Cummins - every time he's been skipper, the Aussies have won.