Comments on FIFTH TEST: THE SCGTypePad2014-01-02T02:44:20ZTony Teahttps://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/2014/01/fifth-test-the-scg/comments/atom.xml/lou commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b04406050970d2014-01-05T12:55:45Z2014-01-05T12:55:45ZlouVery Good Mitchell got the big gong. Glad that he didn't share it, that would have been such a cop-out,...<p>Very Good Mitchell got the big gong. Glad that he didn't share it, that would have been such a cop-out, by the end of WACA test everyone would have had his name on it.</p>
<p>We'll need Very Good Mitchell to stick around for SA.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbb0c348970b2014-01-05T07:44:21Z2014-01-05T07:44:21ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/No. I just spied a mid-arvo comment.<p>No. I just spied a mid-arvo comment.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b043d2ce4970d2014-01-05T07:43:49Z2014-01-05T07:43:49ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Pat must have really got stuck into the sauce at lunch.<p>Pat must have really got stuck into the sauce at lunch.</p>Via collins commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbb07b96970b2014-01-05T07:19:18Z2014-01-05T07:19:18ZVia collins The way Warnie swings the term "brand" around the commentary box makes one thing he's either a) running advertising seminars...<p>The way Warnie swings the term "brand" around the commentary box makes one thing he's either a) running advertising seminars or, b) thinks he's working on a dude ranch.<br />
</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105f354e970c2014-01-05T05:49:01Z2014-01-05T05:49:01ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Good Mitchell has just been elevated to Lillee & Thommo status.<p>Good Mitchell has just been elevated to Lillee & Thommo status.</p>food terroirist commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105f279e970c2014-01-05T05:43:55Z2014-01-05T05:43:55Zfood terroiristhttp://twitter.com/FoodTerroiristthis is better than any series win I watched during the wonder years with Waugh & Punter at the helm....<p>this is better than any series win I watched during the wonder years with Waugh & Punter at the helm.</p>
<p>Takes me back to the win against the Windies in '95.</p>
<p>Been a brilliant series to watch, top order batting still suss, exceptions are Rogers & Smith, but no one seems interested in grafting hard runs.</p>
<p>Warnie constantly bringing up "brand of cricket played" is a damper.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105f099d970c2014-01-05T05:33:15Z2014-01-05T05:33:15Zm0ntyStuck it right up em.<p>Stuck it right up em.</p>food terroirist commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105ed1d3970c2014-01-05T05:12:17Z2014-01-05T05:12:17Zfood terroiristhttp://twitter.com/FoodTerroiristhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/pakistan/8863266/Michael-Vaughan-Pakistani-convictions-cast-doubt-over-matches-I-played-in-including-Karachi.html<p><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/pakistan/8863266/Michael-Vaughan-Pakistani-convictions-cast-doubt-over-matches-I-played-in-including-Karachi.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/pakistan/8863266/Michael-Vaughan-Pakistani-convictions-cast-doubt-over-matches-I-played-in-including-Karachi.html</a><br />
</p>food terroirist commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105ed084970c2014-01-05T05:11:53Z2014-01-05T05:11:53Zfood terroiristhttp://twitter.com/FoodTerroiristBumble Lloyd & Warnie both going on about Broad's 169 & how he should be a proper batsman... it was...<p>Bumble Lloyd & Warnie both going on about Broad's 169 & how he should be a proper batsman... it was the Mo ball match at Lords. It doesn't count.</p>food terroirist commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b043b8642970d2014-01-05T05:09:41Z2014-01-05T05:09:41Zfood terroiristhttp://twitter.com/FoodTerroiristWarnie's jumping on my bandwagon, dual man of series (men?) - Hard Hands & Studsy<p>Warnie's jumping on my bandwagon, dual man of series (men?) - Hard Hands & Studsy</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbaf0644970b2014-01-05T04:59:37Z2014-01-05T04:59:37ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Fat Warnie used to call it the bread zone.<p>Fat Warnie used to call it the bread zone.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbaeffa8970b2014-01-05T04:56:52Z2014-01-05T04:56:52ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/I go to the shop for 20 minutes...<p>I go to the shop for 20 minutes...</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105e867c970c2014-01-05T04:45:15Z2014-01-05T04:45:15ZM. PatardDon't go to the toilet, because the end is nigh.<p>Don't go to the toilet, because the end is nigh.</p>food terroirist commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b043b31d0970d2014-01-05T04:39:09Z2014-01-05T04:39:09Zfood terroiristhttp://twitter.com/FoodTerroiristdouble strike by Good Mitch after the Clarke time. This series has had a alot of Clarke time outs (or...<p>double strike by Good Mitch after the Clarke time.</p>
<p>This series has had a alot of Clarke time outs (or as Warnie likes to call it "the red zone")</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b043a7ded970d2014-01-05T03:32:26Z2014-01-05T03:32:26ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/I did a tweet about AB: If the "A" stands for "Allan" and the "B" stands for "Border", what does...<p>I did a tweet about AB:</p>
<blockquote><p>If the "A" stands for "Allan" and the "B" stands for "Border", what does the "C" stand for? <a href="https://twitter.com/jimmaxcricket" rel="nofollow">@JimMaxCricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/abcgrandstand" rel="nofollow">@ABCGrandstand</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/418889374189645824" rel="nofollow">January 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
Via collins commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbadf10b970b2014-01-05T03:17:22Z2014-01-05T03:17:22ZVia collinsDoh! Not reading the whole AGC, sprung bad. AB on ABC is a beaut this test.<p>Doh! Not reading the whole AGC, sprung bad.<br />
AB on ABC is a beaut this test.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105d7a6f970c2014-01-05T03:08:59Z2014-01-05T03:08:59ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Yes, the tweet is here.<p>Yes, the tweet is <a href="http://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/2014/01/fail-fellow-well-met.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p>Via collins commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105d6fad970c2014-01-05T03:04:56Z2014-01-05T03:04:56ZVia collinsTony, have you got access to the Piers Morgan/Chappelli tweet? The 70s never really went away, I like Chappelli more...<p>Tony, have you got access to the Piers Morgan/Chappelli tweet?</p>
<p>The 70s never really went away, I like Chappelli more and more as he ages.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b043a2765970d2014-01-05T03:01:29Z2014-01-05T03:01:29ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Cook is already cracking the first can.<p>Cook is already cracking the first can.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105d65aa970c2014-01-05T03:01:00Z2014-01-05T03:01:00ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Rubbish, Cook. #Dangle #Ashes— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) January 5, 2014 Lyon: DNB, 1*, DNB, 17*, DNB, 17*, DNB, 18*, 6*,...<blockquote><p>Rubbish, Cook. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Dangle&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Dangle</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419660826895601665" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Lyon: DNB, 1*, DNB, 17*, DNB, 17*, DNB, 18*, 6*, 1*. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23AsteriskyBusiness&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#AsteriskyBusiness</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419662372869910528" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>In 2010/11 Alastair Cook scored 766 runs at 127. This series Cook has scored 246 at 24. Cook has averaged under 30 in 4 out of his 5 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— BBC TMS (@bbctms) <a href="https://twitter.com/bbctms/statuses/419662071618228224" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Cook: 65, 13, 1, 3, 0, 72, 51, 27, 7, 7. No asterisks. NOT ONE! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23LyonWins&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#LyonWins</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419662736843210752" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>In honour of Nathan Lyon's batting in the 2013/14 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a>, the "asterisk" is to be renamed (in the Macquarie Dictionary) the "Ashterisk".</p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419663574911315968" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
Via collins commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbadc2ea970b2014-01-05T03:00:28Z2014-01-05T03:00:28ZVia collinsJesus Pat, you are morphing throughout this test. Are you wearing pink at home? Cook looks incredibly untroubled, like an...<p>Jesus Pat, you are morphing throughout this test. Are you wearing pink at home?</p>
<p>Cook looks incredibly untroubled, like an Auton from Dr Who.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbad9b29970b2014-01-05T02:46:10Z2014-01-05T02:46:10ZM. PatardFighting. Urge. To. Feel. Sorry. For. Cook.<p>Fighting. Urge. To. Feel. Sorry. For. Cook.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbad5bbc970b2014-01-05T02:21:06Z2014-01-05T02:21:06ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Borthwack's secret is turn off the bat. #SGW #Ashes— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) January 5, 2014<blockquote><p>Borthwack's secret is turn off the bat. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SGW&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#SGW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419654449351491584" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbad4dbc970b2014-01-05T02:15:32Z2014-01-05T02:15:32ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Not ANOTHER wicket to Borthwack. #ExtremeSGW #Ashes— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) January 5, 2014<blockquote><p>Not ANOTHER wicket to Borthwack. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ExtremeSGW&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#ExtremeSGW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419653241748467713" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbad4915970b2014-01-05T02:13:49Z2014-01-05T02:13:49ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Nice work from Rogers running straight down the pitch. Rough it up, Bucky. #Ashes— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) January 5, 2014<blockquote><p>Nice work from Rogers running straight down the pitch. Rough it up, Bucky. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419652155738304513" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbad480e970b2014-01-05T02:13:29Z2014-01-05T02:13:29ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Kansas City Chiefs, meet the New Zealand America's Cup team. #NFL— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) January 5, 2014<blockquote><p>Kansas City Chiefs, meet the New Zealand America's Cup team. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NFL&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#NFL</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419651747565404162" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbad4596970b2014-01-05T02:12:22Z2014-01-05T02:12:22ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Australia's informed player rotation is an example of Australia taking the game for granted. We thought Test cricket was our...<blockquote><p>Australia's informed player rotation is an example of Australia taking the game for granted. We thought Test cricket was our own fiefdom.</p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419650003070492673" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105c9695970c2014-01-05T01:40:30Z2014-01-05T01:40:30ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/In both Australia's 400 chase losses to WI03 & SA08 Australia got blasé batting 3rd and coughed up the Test....<blockquote><p>In both Australia's 400 chase losses to WI03 & SA08 Australia got blasé batting 3rd and coughed up the Test. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NGASAEB&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#NGASAEB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419643612381466624" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbacefea970b2014-01-05T01:40:07Z2014-01-05T01:40:07ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Remember the tale of the hare and the tortoise? Chris Rogers, 103*, is the highest run-scorer in the two Ashes...<blockquote><p>Remember the tale of the hare and the tortoise? Chris Rogers, 103*, is the highest run-scorer in the two Ashes series combined...</p>— Scyld Berry (@scyldberry) <a href="https://twitter.com/scyldberry/statuses/419627838120005632" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105c8d9e970c2014-01-05T01:37:14Z2014-01-05T01:37:14ZM. PatardThere seems to be some sort of new age pagan ritual going on on my TV screen.<p>There seems to be some sort of new age pagan ritual going on on my TV screen.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105c729d970c2014-01-05T01:26:41Z2014-01-05T01:26:41ZM. PatardI'm not sure if that was me, but I agree with it. Well, almost. Bat to tomorrow. Looks like you...<p><i>I'm not sure if that was me, but I agree with it. Well, almost. Bat to tomorrow.</i></p>
<p>Looks like you have a doppelganger at Crookinfo then. Spooky.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbacc828970b2014-01-05T01:25:37Z2014-01-05T01:25:37ZM. PatardThis is stupid play by Oz. Who am I to question Hard Core but, I don't see the rush in...<p>This is stupid play by Oz. Who am I to question Hard Core but, I don't see the rush in it, thus, the need for it.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fbacc6bf970b2014-01-05T01:25:06Z2014-01-05T01:25:06ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/I'm not sure if that was me, but I agree with it. Well, almost. Bat to tomorrow.<p>I'm not sure if that was me, but I agree with it. Well, almost. Bat to tomorrow.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b0439246e970d2014-01-05T01:20:54Z2014-01-05T01:20:54ZM. PatardBowled from a full toss. What a waste. Why the urgency is beyond me.<p>Bowled from a full toss. What a waste. Why the urgency is beyond me.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105c5e39970c2014-01-05T01:18:43Z2014-01-05T01:18:43ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Behave yourself, Haddin. There are still over 2 2/3 days to go. #Ashes— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) January 5, 2014 @mspr1nt...<blockquote><p>Behave yourself, Haddin. There are still over 2 2/3 days to go. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419632641986424832" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><a href="https://twitter.com/mspr1nt" rel="nofollow">@mspr1nt</a> 3 reasons Australia should bat on: 1) Cricket Australia; 2) Cricket Australia's "valued broadcast partner"; and 3) NGASAEB. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419633881919143936" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><a href="https://twitter.com/iamtheoracle" rel="nofollow">@iamtheoracle</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/andrew_54" rel="nofollow">@andrew_54</a> The Channel Nine commentators are utterly obsessed with declarations.</p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419634808201809921" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><a href="https://twitter.com/iamtheoracle" rel="nofollow">@iamtheoracle</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/andrew_54" rel="nofollow">@andrew_54</a> There must be a clause in the broadcast agreement that obliges them to push for declarations.</p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419635009616478208" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Does ANYONE at Nine really, Really, REALLY think Clarke will declare 15 minutes before lunch on day three?!? <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TrueDinks&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#TrueDinks</a>? <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419638474027712513" rel="nofollow">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b0439031b970d2014-01-05T01:08:28Z2014-01-05T01:08:28ZM. PatardWas this you Tones? Tony: "Bat and bat, give England an hour at the end of the day to survive...<p>Was this you Tones?</p>
<p><i>Tony: "Bat and bat, give England an hour at the end of the day to survive and then a night to ponder a target of 550. We'll roll them before tea and win by 400 runs, scar them for next time."</i></p>
<p>WCI agree with you.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105c3aa8970c2014-01-05T01:05:55Z2014-01-05T01:05:55ZM. PatardYou know, I think there is something wrong with me. Had my first beer for sometime yesterday and it took...<p>You know, I think there is something wrong with me. Had my first beer for sometime yesterday and it took about an hour to down. Admittedly it was a Belgian brown ale at 8% and the taste a little flowery. Didn't feel like drinking anymore after that.</p>
<p>Today I've gone for a Cooper's pilsner and it...I don't know...just isn't sitting well. There may well be something wrong with me. Is this the sign of some sort of life threatening disease? Liver AIDs or something?</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105c31d3970c2014-01-05T01:02:36Z2014-01-05T01:02:36ZM. PatardWhoops, sorry about the italics. Didn't think I'd turned them on.<p>Whoops, sorry about the italics. Didn't think I'd turned them on.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105c21fc970c2014-01-05T00:57:01Z2014-01-05T00:57:01ZM. PatardSpeaking of Nelson and Wellington, that reminds me of a good joke: There was a treasure ship on its way...<p>Speaking of Nelson and Wellington, that reminds me of a good joke:</p>
<p><i>There was a treasure ship on its way back to port. About <br />
halfway there, it was approached by a pirate, skull and crossbones waving <br />
in the breeze!</p>
<p> "Captain, captain, what do we do?" asked the first mate. </p>
<p> "First mate," said the captain, "go to my cabin, open my sea <br />
chest, and bring me my red shirt." The first mate did so. </p>
<p> Wearing his bright red shirt, the captain exhorted his crew to <br />
fight. So inspiring was he, in fact, that the pirate ship was repelled <br />
without casualties. </p>
<p> A few days later, the ship was again approached, this time by two <br />
pirate sloops! </p>
<p> "Captain, captain, what should we do?"</p>
<p> "First mate, bring me my red shirt!"</p>
<p> The crew, emboldened by their fearless captain, fought heroically, and <br />
managed to defeat both boarding parties, though they took many <br />
casualties. That night, the survivors had a great celebration. The <br />
first mate asked the captain the secret of his bright red shirt. </p>
<p> "It's simple, first mate. If I am wounded, the blood does not <br />
show, and the crew continues to fight without fear."</p>
<p>A week passed, and they were nearing their home port, when <br />
suddenly the lookout cried that ten ships of the enemy's armada were <br />
approaching! </p>
<p> "Captain, captain, we're in terrible trouble, what do we do?" <br />
The first mate looked expectantly at the miracle worker. </p>
<p>Pale with fear, the captain commanded, "First mate.... bring me my<br />
brown pants!" </i></p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105c1cae970c2014-01-05T00:55:16Z2014-01-05T00:55:16ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/What the hell is Haddin up to? There is still oodles of time and there is no need for him...<p>What the hell is Haddin up to? There is still oodles of time and there is no need for him to go berserk. I certainly hope Clarke has not floated a stupid declaration.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105c18dd970c2014-01-05T00:53:59Z2014-01-05T00:53:59ZM. PatardIs 46 enough for Bailey to cement his place on the Saffa tour?<p>Is 46 enough for Bailey to cement his place on the Saffa tour?</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105b9eb9970c2014-01-05T00:10:35Z2014-01-05T00:10:35ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/WCI have always banged on about how Ponting always looked lost when the game was drifting away. He would get...<p>WCI have always banged on about how Ponting always looked lost when the game was drifting away. He would get demonstrative, argue with umpires, chuck the shits, and generally look out of control. What I wanted was a skipper who looked calm and in control no matter the situation. Probably I made comparisons with Wellington, Grant, Nelson. "Don't duck - you've got just as much chance of getting hit while bending over as you do standing upright; and you'll set a bad example if you are killed cringing." Anyway, Chappelli on <a href="http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/cricket/ian-chappell-tale-of-two-very-different-captains-is-unhappy-reading-for-england-fans/story-fni2usfi-1226794964173" rel="nofollow">pro-active Clarke vs no-active Cook</a>; especially the Benaud comparison.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105b70f3970c2014-01-04T23:54:52Z2014-01-04T23:54:52ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/No. Time to turn "We, certainly I" into WCI.<p>No. Time to turn "We, certainly I" into WCI.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105b6c22970c2014-01-04T23:53:06Z2014-01-04T23:53:06ZM. PatardDo you think that "We, certainly I," was too grandiloquent in style? Sometimes I feel rather jaunty in morning and...<p>Do you think that "We, certainly I," was too grandiloquent in style? Sometimes I feel rather jaunty in morning and get ahead of myself.</p>
<p>But, certainly we, especially I, have always agreed with you.</p>
<p>I reckon <a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/437669.html" rel="nofollow">Jordan Silk</a> is the man for the job. Though, given he should have been blooded in this Test, I agree with your <a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/6943.html" rel="nofollow">Marcus North</a> choice. He's in form and his time is just about done.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b0437f8ed970d2014-01-04T23:32:19Z2014-01-04T23:32:19ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/We, certainly I, have been banging on about our lack of batting depth for ages. The fact that Bailey is...<p>We, certainly I, have been banging on about our lack of batting depth for ages. The fact that Bailey is even in the Test side is testament to that sad fact. What's more, <a href="http://www.cricket.com.au/stats?t=Players" rel="nofollow">Doolan is well down the list of this season's Pura runs</a>. I suspect that, for South Africa, Team Boof will pick the batsman they think best fit on current form. That would probably rule Doolan out on runs alone. I wonder if they would be tempted to revisit North.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5105aee8e970c2014-01-04T23:09:59Z2014-01-04T23:09:59ZM. PatardSorry, Bruce. Perhaps it's due to my gastro last Thursday week disabling me from proper fluid intake since that time....<p>Sorry, Bruce. Perhaps it's due to my gastro last Thursday week disabling me from proper fluid intake since that time. </p>
<p>Normal transmission should resume at 10:30.</p>Bruce commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b0437932c970d2014-01-04T22:58:44Z2014-01-04T22:58:44ZBruceThat is the most coherent post I have ever seen from you, Pat. What happened?<p>That is the most coherent post I have ever seen from you, Pat.</p>
<p>What happened?</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b04376235970d2014-01-04T22:42:11Z2014-01-04T22:42:11ZM. PatardAnother great match analysis from Ian Chappell in interview with Dan Brettig here. We, certainly I, were questioning Cook's captaincy...<p>Another great match analysis from Ian Chappell in interview with Dan Brettig <a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/video_audio/706977.html?genre=1" rel="nofollow">here.</a></p>
<p>We, certainly I, were questioning Cook's captaincy abilities on the England leg of the Ashes, so it's no surprise to see him now under the pump.</p>
<p>With regard the Oz batting lineup what changes can be made? <a href="http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;spanmin1=01+Jul+2013;spanval1=span;team=1;team=2;template=results;type=batting" rel="nofollow">This table</a> has all the averages for the combined Ashes series.</p>
<p>Watson and Bailey are the stand out problems yet Watson is third highest run scorer and seventh highest average. Bailey has again failed, but, should he hit a ton today he will not be dropped. If Bailey fails, (and what score would be considered a failure?), then he has to go. At which point Watto can be dropped in the order to Bailey's spot at 6. Who comes in for first drop? The press are indicating Doolan is next in line for callup, yet <a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/233648.html" rel="nofollow">Doolan averages 37.9</a> in first class cricket; hardly impressive.</p>
<p>All the batsmen have sealed their spots excepting Bailey. Yet, the top order keep folding against a mediocre attack. Coming in at three as a debutant in that lineup is hardly the best of circumstances. The problem isn't that the batsmen aren't capable it's that they cannot put together a consistency of scores, excepting Chris Rogers. So, what to do?</p>
<p>Watto must go down the order. What to do then is why we have national selectors. If Bailey scores here today we will win the match but we will lose in South Africa. The selectors have put us in a double bind.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b043031a5970d2014-01-04T11:18:34Z2014-01-04T11:18:34Zm0ntyhttp://loadeddogma.blogspot.com.auCook is cooked. Flower is flowered.<p>Cook is cooked. Flower is flowered.</p>lou commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fba1b078970b2014-01-04T07:40:03Z2014-01-04T07:40:03ZlouHow pathetic that their batsmen keep gazumping ours. Wtf is going on with them?<p>How pathetic that their batsmen keep gazumping ours. Wtf is going on with them?</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a510513a53970c2014-01-04T07:29:44Z2014-01-04T07:29:44ZTony TeaI don't think the world at large shares our disdain for Clarke's swift.<p>I don't think the world at large shares our disdain for Clarke's swift. </p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fba135e6970b2014-01-04T06:52:22Z2014-01-04T06:52:22ZTony TeaAustralia look like they are setting up a chase of 300+ to give England a going away present.<p>Australia look like they are setting up a chase of 300+ to give England a going away present.</p>2BarRiff commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b042d8433970d2014-01-04T06:39:36Z2014-01-04T06:39:36Z2BarRiffI think this whole Test is in Clarke time.<p>I think this whole Test is in Clarke time.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b042d57ad970d2014-01-04T06:22:43Z2014-01-04T06:22:43ZM. PatardLead not head.<p>Lead not head.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b042d54ca970d2014-01-04T06:21:40Z2014-01-04T06:21:40ZM. PatardThe head is only 262. The batting has been pathetic from both teams. Bailey's last chance to do something and...<p>The head is only 262. The batting has been pathetic from both teams. Bailey's last chance to do something and save his Test career.</p>food terroirist commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a510508bb1970c2014-01-04T06:20:01Z2014-01-04T06:20:01Zfood terroiristhttp://twitter.com/FoodTerroiristAnother stunning performance by our top order, seen off the shine. Now's Bailey's last chance for a ticket to South...<p>Another stunning performance by our top order, seen off the shine. Now's Bailey's last chance for a ticket to South Africa.</p>
<p>If Hadd's gets another 50 in this innings, seriously he has to be joint man of the series.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a510508af5970c2014-01-04T06:19:43Z2014-01-04T06:19:43ZM. PatardYep FT. Broad's mini-Clarke time takes the wicket.<p>Yep FT. Broad's mini-Clarke time takes the wicket.</p>food terroirist commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fba0e122970b2014-01-04T06:18:35Z2014-01-04T06:18:35Zfood terroiristhttp://twitter.com/FoodTerroiristdoes this break for pitch doctoring classify as mini-Clarke time????<p>does this break for pitch doctoring classify as mini-Clarke time????</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fba084b3970b2014-01-04T05:41:05Z2014-01-04T05:41:05ZM. Patard14.3 Anderson to Rogers, 7 runs<p>14.3</p>
<p>Anderson to Rogers, 7 runs </p>food terroirist commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fba055f6970b2014-01-04T05:22:10Z2014-01-04T05:22:10Zfood terroiristhttp://twitter.com/FoodTerroiristahahahaha Warney crapping on about how there is a calmness in Watson's batting now & then very next ball Watto...<p>ahahahaha<br />
Warney crapping on about how there is a calmness in Watson's batting now & then very next ball Watto plays a half arsed forward defence & nicks Anderson.</p>food terroirist commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b042cb638970d2014-01-04T05:18:32Z2014-01-04T05:18:32Zfood terroiristhttp://twitter.com/FoodTerroiristRankin's bowling = leg side filth<p>Rankin's bowling = leg side filth</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b042c8d66970d2014-01-04T05:02:42Z2014-01-04T05:02:42ZM. PatardAnother failure for Warner.<p>Another failure for Warner. </p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fba01747970b2014-01-04T04:59:09Z2014-01-04T04:59:09ZM. PatardHawke is wasted.<p>Hawke is wasted.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fba0143d970b2014-01-04T04:58:05Z2014-01-04T04:58:05ZM. PatardWoman Says No to Marriage Proposal<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg3vYwFSvI4" rel="nofollow">Woman Says No to Marriage Proposal</a></p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104f8f75970c2014-01-04T04:40:13Z2014-01-04T04:40:13ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/No! @BGold16 "I'm just waiting once for the gal to say 'no'." Prescient. #Mozz— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) January 4, 2014...<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtPkxzHKLpk" rel="nofollow">No!</a></p>
<p><br />
<blockquote><p><a href="https://twitter.com/BGold16" rel="nofollow">@BGold16</a> "I'm just waiting once for the gal to say 'no'." Prescient. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Mozz&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Mozz</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419326622362128384" rel="nofollow">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote><br />
</p>
<blockquote><p>"Probably get over it in 10 or 20 years." <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23No&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#No</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419326992811429890" rel="nofollow">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b042c43a2970d2014-01-04T04:35:07Z2014-01-04T04:35:07ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Clarke to declare at tomorrow's luncheon adjournment. Because he can. #Ashes— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) January 4, 2014<blockquote><p>Clarke to declare at tomorrow's luncheon adjournment. Because he can. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419326012829073408" rel="nofollow">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104f7887970c2014-01-04T04:32:02Z2014-01-04T04:32:02ZM. PatardI've seen a few answers in the negative on youtube. The whole public proposal at a sporting event is very...<p>I've seen a few answers in the negative on youtube. The whole public proposal at a sporting event is very American.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9fc371970b2014-01-04T04:27:58Z2014-01-04T04:27:58ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Do women ever say "no" to sporting even marriage proposals? #Ashes— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) January 4, 2014<blockquote><p>Do women ever say "no" to sporting even marriage proposals? <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419324243986227200" rel="nofollow">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9f9ef7970b2014-01-04T04:15:20Z2014-01-04T04:15:20ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/England manfully avoided Australia batting second with a lead of over 200. #Ashes— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) January 4, 2014<blockquote><p>England manfully avoided Australia batting second with a lead of over 200. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419321049583337473" rel="nofollow">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104efca4970c2014-01-04T03:48:40Z2014-01-04T03:48:40ZM. PatardDamn, buggered the link. Can Muttley do an Agar? Doesn't matter 'cause their Haddin is gone.<p>Damn, buggered the link.</p>
<p>Can Muttley do an Agar? Doesn't matter 'cause their Haddin is <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKm5xQyD2vE" rel="nofollow">gone.</a></p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9f4c3e970b2014-01-04T03:47:10Z2014-01-04T03:47:10ZM. PatardCan Muttley do an Agar? Doesn't matter 'cause their Haddin is in the sheds.<p>Can Muttley do an Agar? Doesn't matter 'cause their Haddin is <a href="<a href=" rel="nofollow">in the sheds.</a></p>food terroirist commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9f447b970b2014-01-04T03:44:06Z2014-01-04T03:44:06Zfood terroiristhttp://twitter.com/FoodTerroiristMalfoy batting to save the follow-on for the sake of the stakeholders!<p>Malfoy batting to save the follow-on for the sake of the stakeholders!</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104ed35d970c2014-01-04T03:35:21Z2014-01-04T03:35:21ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/England still have not avoided the follo... oh, get stuffed. Only an imbecile would think Clarke will send the Poms...<blockquote><p>England still have not avoided the follo... oh, get stuffed. Only an imbecile would think Clarke will send the Poms back in. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419310725677318144" rel="nofollow">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b042b960c970d2014-01-04T03:34:54Z2014-01-04T03:34:54ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/How often do you see a catch to the pitch-side short mid-on? #Ashes— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) January 4, 2014 Jimmy...<blockquote><p>How often do you see a catch to the pitch-side short mid-on? <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419308816837005313" rel="nofollow">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Jimmy Anderson would have dropped that catch, then booted away the ball. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419309816738095104" rel="nofollow">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9f1d52970b2014-01-04T03:31:52Z2014-01-04T03:31:52ZM. PatardWell left! Top knock anyway, Stokesy boy.<p>Well left! Top knock anyway, Stokesy boy.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9f0b39970b2014-01-04T03:26:06Z2014-01-04T03:26:06ZM. PatardOh yeah! 3 to go.<p>Oh yeah! 3 to go.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104e9f32970c2014-01-04T03:17:58Z2014-01-04T03:17:58ZM. PatardDan the vaticinator par excellence, aka as Bloviating Pommy Cunt, said in the Third Test: Stokes has something, but I...<p>Dan the vaticinator par excellence, aka as Bloviating Pommy Cunt, said in the Third Test:</p>
<p><i>Stokes has something, but I don't think he's a Test all-rounder. He might get there, but he looks a bit Craig White to me.</i></p>
<p>Since that time Stokes has hit a ton almost salvaging the 3rd Test, took six fa on the first day of the Sydney Test and has currently stayed off a Pom collapse of historic proportions.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b042b57d0970d2014-01-04T03:14:00Z2014-01-04T03:14:00ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/I laughed yesterday when a Cricket Show piece on blind cricket mentioned blind cricket Twenty20. Blind. 20-20. Vision. Do I...<p>I laughed yesterday when a Cricket Show piece on blind cricket mentioned blind cricket Twenty20. Blind. 20-20. Vision. Do I have to draw a diagram?</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b042b5349970d2014-01-04T03:12:28Z2014-01-04T03:12:28ZM. PatardSorry, forgot to say who made the assessment. It was Dan, who would, or should, be most chagrined by each...<p>Sorry, forgot to say who made the assessment. It was Dan, who would, or should, be most chagrined by each run Stokes slowly reels in.</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104e8d0d970c2014-01-04T03:11:50Z2014-01-04T03:11:50ZBig Ramificationshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LTnpNhNwgcI think you're disagreeing with me, Patard, but I can't tell. Confession: I'm currently havin' a quick gander at the...<p>I think you're disagreeing with me, Patard, but I can't tell.</p>
<p>Confession: I'm currently havin' a quick gander at the T20 on Channel One.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104e805f970c2014-01-04T03:07:18Z2014-01-04T03:07:18ZM. PatardStokes is the best Freaky Friday/Opposite Day declarative assessments of a player's worth ever made at this blog. And he's...<p>Stokes is the best Freaky Friday/Opposite Day declarative assessments of a player's worth ever made at this blog. And he's had some good challengers (not mentioning names).</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9ec895970b2014-01-04T03:03:18Z2014-01-04T03:03:18ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Yes, always looked outside off.<p>Yes, always looked outside off.</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104e7402970c2014-01-04T03:02:55Z2014-01-04T03:02:55ZBig Ramificationshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LTnpNhNwgcStokes = Haddin<p>Stokes = Haddin</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9ebc69970b2014-01-04T02:58:46Z2014-01-04T02:58:46ZM. PatardShit review. Lippy hung his head when Hard Core called it, which was odd I thought.<p>Shit review. Lippy hung his head when Hard Core called it, which was odd I thought.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b042b29c0970d2014-01-04T02:57:40Z2014-01-04T02:57:40ZM. PatardDefinite edge.<p>Definite edge.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9eb1ed970b2014-01-04T02:55:04Z2014-01-04T02:55:04ZM. PatardThose James Blunt quips were great. My favourite was: Why does James Blunt sing like his willy is being stood...<p>Those James Blunt quips were great.</p>
<p>My favourite was:</p>
<p><i>Why does James Blunt sing like his willy is being stood on?</p>
<p>Damn thing's always getting caught under my feet. RT @laurenlyall: </i></p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9e9bc9970b2014-01-04T02:46:50Z2014-01-04T02:46:50ZM. PatardNo beastiality jokes please. That would be too low brow for this blog.<p>No beastiality jokes please. That would be too low brow for this blog.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9e95a0970b2014-01-04T02:44:35Z2014-01-04T02:44:35ZM. PatardI think that Sally was Sally Fitzgibbons, the Oz surfer. Lucky bastard that Mr Gibbons.<p>I think that Sally was Sally Fitzgibbons, <a href="http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/sally-fitzgibbons-and-ellyse-perry-smiling-faces-of-a-sporting-revolution/story-fni2flhh-1226675319032" rel="nofollow">the Oz surfer.</a></p>
<p>Lucky bastard that Mr Gibbons.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104e3a9f970c2014-01-04T02:42:06Z2014-01-04T02:42:06ZM. PatardThanks for that FT and BR. He seems all right as commentators go. He is rather assertive on some cricketing...<p>Thanks for that FT and BR. He seems all right as commentators go. He is rather assertive on some cricketing points with Chappelli and co and thought he must have a bit of "presence" in being so forward in such esteemed company.</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9e8b56970b2014-01-04T02:40:45Z2014-01-04T02:40:45ZBig Ramificationshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LTnpNhNwgcBugger, didn't mean to hit post.... I remember James hitting a 4 on the last ball to win a WA...<p>Bugger, didn't mean to hit post....</p>
<p>I remember James hitting a 4 on the last ball to win a WA vs. West Indies tour match. He defected to SA not long after that.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104e349d970c2014-01-04T02:39:50Z2014-01-04T02:39:50ZM. PatardThe Chinese believe in meritocracy, sex differences and have national pride. Shameful, I know. They're building their fourth Antarctic base...<p>The Chinese believe in meritocracy, sex differences and have national pride. Shameful, I know.</p>
<p>They're building their <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-01-03/as-china-goes-exploring-antarctica-becomes-another-frontier" rel="nofollow">fourth Antarctic base station.</a></p>
<p>China became the third nation to land a craft on the moon in 2013, the first in 40 years.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Australia is making advances in gender equality and homosexual marriage. Yay, us!</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104e3016970c2014-01-04T02:38:07Z2014-01-04T02:38:07ZBig Ramificationshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LTnpNhNwgcJames Brawshaw's dad was a pretty good all-rounder in the Shield as well. His brother was drafted by the Kangaroos...<p>James Brawshaw's dad was a pretty good all-rounder in the Shield as well. His brother was drafted by the Kangaroos but I'm not sure how many senior games he played.</p>food terroirist commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104e2e45970c2014-01-04T02:37:18Z2014-01-04T02:37:18Zfood terroiristhttp://twitter.com/FoodTerroiristhttp://www.saxton.com.au/james-brayshaw/ James Brayshaw is an accomplished host and MC and is in demand for corporate and charity events; he is...<p><a href="http://www.saxton.com.au/james-brayshaw/" rel="nofollow">http://www.saxton.com.au/james-brayshaw/</a><br />
<i>James Brayshaw is an accomplished host and MC and is in demand for corporate and charity events; he is a great all-rounder and one of the biggest personalities in the Australian media</i></p>food terroirist commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9e79ce970b2014-01-04T02:34:36Z2014-01-04T02:34:36Zfood terroiristhttp://twitter.com/FoodTerroiristEven though it sounds like he doesnt have a clue on cricket, Brayshaw actually played shield for WA. He got...<p>Even though it sounds like he doesnt have a clue on cricket, Brayshaw actually played shield for WA.<br />
He got a few cameo gigs during the T20s & ODIs a few years ago, then led the big bash comment squad & now part of the test team.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef019b042aeb1d970d2014-01-04T02:34:18Z2014-01-04T02:34:18ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Phil Noyce's next fillum project: Richie Proof Fence. #Ashes— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) January 4, 2014<blockquote><p>Phil Noyce's next fillum project: Richie Proof Fence. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ashes&src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Ashes</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419295500404150272" rel="nofollow">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
Big Ramifications commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9e73e0970b2014-01-04T02:32:26Z2014-01-04T02:32:26ZBig Ramificationshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LTnpNhNwgcI'd like to know why the Chinese are sniffin' around OUR ANTARCTIC with a fricken ice breaker. Shouldn't their time...<p>I'd like to know why the Chinese are sniffin' around OUR ANTARCTIC with a fricken ice breaker.</p>
<p>Shouldn't their time be spent muscling in on a few rocky outcrops near Japan and the Phillipines? Beware the yellow peril.</p>M. Patard commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104e1be3970c2014-01-04T02:30:50Z2014-01-04T02:30:50ZM. PatardCross promotion is what Nine's all about. Was this Brayshaw an AFL player or something? Why is he commentating these...<p>Cross promotion is what Nine's all about. Was this Brayshaw an AFL player or something? Why is he commentating these days?</p>food terroirist commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a3fb9e6ad2970b2014-01-04T02:29:02Z2014-01-04T02:29:02Zfood terroiristhttp://twitter.com/FoodTerroiristfarking James Brayshaw, bigging up James Pattinson & slippinh a plug in for the Melbourne Renegades... he is the chairman...<p>farking James Brayshaw, bigging up James Pattinson & slippinh a plug in for the Melbourne Renegades... he is the chairman of their board.<br />
#crosspromotionwhore</p>
<p><a href="http://branch.renegades.ca.qa.igloo.com.au/team/our-board" rel="nofollow">http://branch.renegades.ca.qa.igloo.com.au/team/our-board</a></p>food terroirist commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104e0a7c970c2014-01-04T02:24:14Z2014-01-04T02:24:14Zfood terroiristhttp://twitter.com/FoodTerroiristIm in the east now, but used to live in Perth. It sucked balls getting up early to watch the...<p>Im in the east now, but used to live in Perth. It sucked balls getting up early to watch the tests during school holidays. </p>
<p>At least O'Donnell would actually show the 1st session highlights during his cricket show, Slats & Binga just crap on.</p>
<p>Binga finally admitted he bowls massive no balls against pseudo-celebs in the nets.</p>
<p>p.s. Lyon unbalancing the lunge!</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIFTH TEST: THE SCG'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01a5104dfe1e970c2014-01-04T02:19:36Z2014-01-04T02:19:36ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/When you see someone "hooked up" on electricity you should knock them away with wood lest you get hooked up...<blockquote><p>When you see someone "hooked up" on electricity you should knock them away with wood lest you get hooked up too: <a href="http://t.co/QrPJC5jAYx" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/QrPJC5jAYx</a></p>— Tony Tea (@AfterGrogBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfterGrogBlog/statuses/419291018773528576" rel="nofollow">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>