Comments on CB SERIES: SRI LANKATypePad2010-11-03T03:30:42ZTony Teahttps://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/2010/11/cb-series-sri-lanka/comments/atom.xml/David Barry commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c6d26f970c2010-11-07T11:20:39Z2010-11-07T11:20:39ZDavid Barry"it barely got up to his chest" The players there have had almost four solid days of conditioning their muscle...<p>"it barely got up to his chest"</p>
<p>The players there have had almost four solid days of conditioning their muscle memory to balls that haven't reached the waist....</p>Russ commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a69a93970b2010-11-07T11:19:24Z2010-11-07T11:19:24ZRusshttp://idlesummers.comChrist almighty, what's the world coming to? Touching bats AND gloves after a four. What next, helmets?<p>Christ almighty, what's the world coming to? Touching bats AND gloves after a four. What next, helmets? </p>Russ commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c6c8b1970c2010-11-07T11:07:25Z2010-11-07T11:07:25ZRusshttp://idlesummers.comLambs is good. That was a dead-set useless shot from Kebab though. Martin put everything into it, it barely got...<p>Lambs is good. That was a dead-set useless shot from Kebab though. Martin put everything into it, it barely got up to his chest, outside off stump, and he played it like he was facing Ambrose in Perth.</p>Russ commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a68eb3970b2010-11-07T11:04:14Z2010-11-07T11:04:14ZRusshttp://idlesummers.comMartin gets Kebab just before stumps. 65/6. 93 ahead. Martin, 5/16 off 10.5 overs. Some batting to come, but not...<p>Martin gets Kebab just before stumps. 65/6. 93 ahead.</p>
<p>Martin, 5/16 off 10.5 overs.</p>
<p>Some batting to come, but not much.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a68e21970b2010-11-07T11:03:29Z2010-11-07T11:03:29Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogI had a kebab today from Lambs on Lygon St. Bloody hell it was good.<p>I had a kebab today from Lambs on Lygon St. Bloody hell it was good.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c6c4bb970c2010-11-07T11:02:05Z2010-11-07T11:02:05Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogMartin strikes again, Kebabs plays on! India 6/65 with a lead of 93.<p>Martin strikes again, Kebabs plays on! India 6/65 with a lead of 93.</p>Russ commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a65a45970b2010-11-07T09:59:56Z2010-11-07T09:59:56ZRusshttp://idlesummers.comThe irony of showing the rankings is that if New Zealand was to beat India they'd get less points for...<p>The irony of showing the rankings is that if New Zealand was to beat India they'd get less points for it than Australia would have for winning in Mohali...</p>
<p>Kebab playing by the numbers, dodgy attempt at a block, followed by an ugly slog.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c68912970c2010-11-07T09:49:22Z2010-11-07T09:49:22ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/I guess if the Himalayas are in your backyard, you may as well have a relief map instead of a...<p>I guess if the Himalayas are in your backyard, you may as well have a relief map instead of a pitch map; even if it is outrageously gaudy and completely overcooks the idea of showing where the balls are landing on the pitch.</p>TKYCraig commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a6505a970b2010-11-07T09:46:42Z2010-11-07T09:46:42ZTKYCraigNeed to mark this piece of commentary down for the record, I think. A perfect piece of commentators curse... "Avi...<p>Need to mark this piece of commentary down for the record, I think. A perfect piece of commentators curse...</p>
<p>"Avi Singh: "There surely can't be a better time for SRT (TLM) to silence the doubters and reach Test century number 50, the context would make this another special one to remember"<br />
8.1 Martin to Tendulkar, no run, 134.6 kph, short, outside off, left alone<br />
8.2 Martin to Tendulkar, no run, 130.0 kph, fuller, shaping in, Tendulkar forces it to cover<br />
8.3 Martin to Tendulkar, OUT, 134.3 kph, Martin is on absolute fire! Inswinger from outside off, Tendulkar doesn't quite cover the swing and pushes at it away from the body, gets a tick edge, onto the leg stump. Chris Martin is bowling the spell of his life. He is loving it</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c67737970c2010-11-07T09:28:13Z2010-11-07T09:28:13Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogKebabs gets a ripsnorter from Martin and does well to parry it into the ground in front of slips, then...<p>Kebabs gets a ripsnorter from Martin and does well to parry it into the ground in front of slips, then almost gets done lbw to an inswinger that beat him for movement but was going over. Martin is a beast!</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c67412970c2010-11-07T09:25:19Z2010-11-07T09:25:19ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/I hope we don't face NZ any time soon, otherwise we would be looking at falling even further down the...<p>I hope we don't face NZ any time soon, otherwise we would be looking at falling even further down the rankings.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c67282970c2010-11-07T09:23:35Z2010-11-07T09:23:35Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogHoly crap, 5/15! Martin is on FIYAH!<p>Holy crap, 5/15! Martin is on FIYAH!</p>Russ commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c66d9b970c2010-11-07T09:18:05Z2010-11-07T09:18:05ZRusshttp://idlesummers.comGone, The Little MasterFlat Track Bully. India need Laxman to save their arses again.<p>Gone, The Little <strike>Master</strike>Flat Track Bully. India need Laxman to save their arses again.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a63591970b2010-11-07T09:17:10Z2010-11-07T09:17:10Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogIt was TLM-out-all-out in the first innings (3/383 became 10/459) so I wonder how they will cope with him getting...<p>It was TLM-out-all-out in the first innings (3/383 became 10/459) so I wonder how they will cope with him getting skittled at 4/15.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c66adc970c2010-11-07T09:15:26Z2010-11-07T09:15:26Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogTLM plays on, 4/15! Wowee!<p>TLM plays on, 4/15! Wowee!</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a61d75970b2010-11-07T08:49:24Z2010-11-07T08:49:24Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogAt this stage, Chris Martin has scored more with the bat today than the first five Indian batsmen.<p>At this stage, Chris Martin has scored more with the bat today than the first five Indian batsmen.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a6179a970b2010-11-07T08:39:59Z2010-11-07T08:39:59Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogAnd now the Wall nicks one, three for two!<p>And now the Wall nicks one, three for two!</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c64e87970c2010-11-07T08:39:53Z2010-11-07T08:39:53ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Make that three wickets down.<p>Make that three wickets down.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a60ee2970b2010-11-07T08:27:26Z2010-11-07T08:27:26Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogI don't wish to alarm anyone, but New Zealand has India two wickets down for one run after only trailing...<p>I don't wish to alarm anyone, but New Zealand has India two wickets down for one run after only trailing by 28 runs on the first innings.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c60a51970c2010-11-07T07:02:02Z2010-11-07T07:02:02ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/The Challenge! Say Narangoda Liyanaarachchilage Thisara Chirantha Perera through a mouthful of Saladas.<p>The Challenge! Say Narangoda Liyanaarachchilage Thisara Chirantha Perera through a mouthful of Saladas.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c5f7a2970c2010-11-07T06:38:10Z2010-11-07T06:38:10ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Hypothetical. Do the rules allow the chasing side an extra half hour to bat into the dinner break if the...<p>Hypothetical. Do the rules allow the chasing side an extra half hour to bat into the dinner break if the umpires feel the side batting second is set to win the match? What do you say about that, Tony Grieg? Surely you agree it is in the best interests of cricket to get the match over and done with, rather than drag proceedings out the other side of the dinner break.</p>
<p>And while you are at it, Tony. Why do Queensland matches start at 1:20, not 2:20? Can't be because of daylight savings. The Gabba has lights, so the match should start at 2:20 like in Sydney and Melbourne. What's that, you say? Nine want the match to go to air at the usual time in Victoria and New South Wales where the most viewers live? Gotcha. Good of that game, and all that.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a5aef1970b2010-11-07T06:13:26Z2010-11-07T06:13:26ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Mo ball! Wide! Mo ball! Fernando is spot fixing.<p>Mo ball! Wide! Mo ball! Fernando is spot fixing.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a5a7c5970b2010-11-07T06:02:34Z2010-11-07T06:02:34ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/No need to worry about the captaincy, the batting, the bowling, the fielding, the Ashes or the future of Aussie...<p>No need to worry about the captaincy, the batting, the bowling, the fielding, the Ashes or the future of Aussie cricket. Australia are back in town. </p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c5d85d970c2010-11-07T05:54:58Z2010-11-07T05:54:58ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/All out 115. Sri Lanka are rubbish. Oh, that's right.<p>All out 115. Sri Lanka are rubbish. Oh, that's right.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c5ce32970c2010-11-07T05:38:42Z2010-11-07T05:38:42ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/When was the last time both Kumar at No.3 and Jaya made blobs in the same innings?<p>When was the last time both Kumar at No.3 and Jaya made blobs in the same innings?</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a594b3970b2010-11-07T05:36:45Z2010-11-07T05:36:45ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/8 down. Danger time.<p>8 down. Danger time.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c5cbb7970c2010-11-07T05:34:33Z2010-11-07T05:34:33ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/You know me - not given to snap judgements, no knee jerking, cautious to a fault. Out: Dud Stud. In:...<p>You know me - not given to snap judgements, no knee jerking, cautious to a fault. Out: Dud Stud. In: Shtarker.</p>Russ commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c5c82f970c2010-11-07T05:29:47Z2010-11-07T05:29:47ZRusshttp://idlesummers.comMind you, as McGrath showed, height + accuracy + a little movement can be sufficient. Any left hander who can...<p>Mind you, as McGrath showed, height + accuracy + a little movement can be sufficient. Any left hander who can shape it in and hit the spot will get a load of wickets.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a56e00970b2010-11-07T04:41:50Z2010-11-07T04:41:50ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/If the Shrees think they are star player short of winning the World Cup, they can always recruit Virus Fevola....<p>If the Shrees think they are star player short of winning the World Cup, they can always recruit Virus Fevola. I'm sure the Brisbane Lions would be keen to trade. Out: Fevola. In: Fernando.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c5a2b2970c2010-11-07T04:37:39Z2010-11-07T04:37:39Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogFunny to see Lankan supporters at the Gabba with signs talking up the Lions.<p>Funny to see Lankan supporters at the Gabba with signs talking up the Lions.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c59bd5970c2010-11-07T04:29:10Z2010-11-07T04:29:10Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogPerhaps they are schooled that way to avoid breaking down with injury. Though that doesn't seem to stop them breaking...<p>Perhaps they are schooled that way to avoid breaking down with injury. Though that doesn't seem to stop them breaking down with injury.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a560fc970b2010-11-07T04:24:10Z2010-11-07T04:24:10ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Precisely, Russ. All the bowlers coming through the shield - Hazlewood, Starc, George, etc - are seemingly well schooled, tall...<p>Precisely, Russ. All the bowlers coming through the shield - Hazlewood, Starc, George, etc - are seemingly well schooled, tall and a threat at first class level, but lack the killer pace edge for international cricket. Fingers crossed one of them can find a few klicks.</p>Russ commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a55e1f970b2010-11-07T04:20:22Z2010-11-07T04:20:22ZRusshttp://idlesummers.comReasonable start from Starc. Nice if he was 5-10 km/h faster though.<p>Reasonable start from Starc. Nice if he was 5-10 km/h faster though.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a55aa3970b2010-11-07T04:16:03Z2010-11-07T04:16:03ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/WA collapsing like Australia.<p>WA collapsing like Australia.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a559ad970b2010-11-07T04:14:44Z2010-11-07T04:14:44ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Blockbuster crowd, when you count the coloured seats. There's an idea for the MCG and SCG.<p>Blockbuster crowd, when you count the coloured seats. There's an idea for the MCG and SCG.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c59057970c2010-11-07T04:13:53Z2010-11-07T04:13:53Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogShould have been a bye against Klutzy there.<p>Should have been a bye against Klutzy there.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a549a1970b2010-11-07T03:55:38Z2010-11-07T03:55:38ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/"Johnson runs away from us with his rich, dark hair." No wonder he is running away.<p>"Johnson runs away from us with his <b>rich, dark hair</b>." No wonder he is running away.</p>Russ commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a54698970b2010-11-07T03:51:18Z2010-11-07T03:51:18ZRusshttp://idlesummers.comTurn your back for one second and you miss an entire Marcus North innings. Run out for one.<p>Turn your back for one second and you miss an entire Marcus North innings. Run out for one.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c57879970c2010-11-07T03:44:55Z2010-11-07T03:44:55ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Thanks for the memories:<p>Thanks for the memories:</p>
<p><img src="https://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/agb/images/Murali-Protractor.jpg" alt=""></p>
m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a54013970b2010-11-07T03:44:16Z2010-11-07T03:44:16Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogApparently "fastracked" is now a word.<p>Apparently "fastracked" is now a word.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c576a0970c2010-11-07T03:42:57Z2010-11-07T03:42:57ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Speaking of rested. Why do CA wonder why fans don't go to practice games?<p>Speaking of rested. Why do CA wonder why fans don't go to practice games?</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a53edf970b2010-11-07T03:42:54Z2010-11-07T03:42:54Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogAh right, McKay. Do we have a regular nickname for him yet? At this rate he's going to be SGW...<p>Ah right, McKay. Do we have a regular nickname for him yet? At this rate he's going to be SGW McKay, as he takes another wicket with an ordinary length ball.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a53def970b2010-11-07T03:41:39Z2010-11-07T03:41:39Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogMerrily is being rested this game. They're resting their stars for the third of a three-game series. In Australia. It's...<p>Merrily is being rested this game. They're resting their stars for the third of a three-game series. In Australia. It's a disgrace.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c57455970c2010-11-07T03:40:34Z2010-11-07T03:40:34ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Monty, those two wickets went to Crazy Clint, not Shtarker.<p>Monty, those two wickets went to Crazy Clint, not Shtarker.</p>Nick commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c57393970c2010-11-07T03:39:36Z2010-11-07T03:39:36ZNickLets see them pop that protractor overlay on murali<p>Lets see them pop that protractor overlay on murali</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c5737b970c2010-11-07T03:39:30Z2010-11-07T03:39:30ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/The radio commentator has so far refused to ask Craig McDermott about real estate speculation.<p>The radio commentator has so far refused to ask Craig McDermott about real estate speculation.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c572f4970c2010-11-07T03:39:09Z2010-11-07T03:39:09ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/The radio commentator has so far refused to ask Craig McDermott about home movies.<p>The radio commentator has so far refused to ask Craig McDermott about home movies.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f5a53acc970b2010-11-07T03:38:17Z2010-11-07T03:38:17ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Shaping up as a typical dead rubber.<p>Shaping up as a typical dead rubber. </p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c571f6970c2010-11-07T03:37:45Z2010-11-07T03:37:45Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogChrist, there are apparently at least four different Tugga ads that will be foisted upon us this summer. http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnnieWalkerAus Meanwhile,...<p>Christ, there are apparently at least four different Tugga ads that will be foisted upon us this summer.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnnieWalkerAus" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnnieWalkerAus</a></p>
<p>Meanwhile, Starc gets lucky with two SGW specials, a legside pie and a short and wide wafter.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c56d20970c2010-11-07T03:32:47Z2010-11-07T03:32:47Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogGeez that Tugga ad lays it on with a trowel.<p>Geez that Tugga ad lays it on with a trowel.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c56b15970c2010-11-07T03:30:53Z2010-11-07T03:30:53Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogAlternative nickname for Shaun Marsh: Wetlands.<p>Alternative nickname for Shaun Marsh: Wetlands.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c560a7970c2010-11-07T03:27:02Z2010-11-07T03:27:02Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogNow that is why we still have faith in Studsy. First ball of his spell is an unplayable wicket ball....<p>Now that is why we still have faith in Studsy. First ball of his spell is an unplayable wicket ball. Should have been rewarded.</p>Russ commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c5608f970c2010-11-07T03:26:52Z2010-11-07T03:26:52ZRusshttp://idlesummers.comFun stat for the day: State Crowd SL Ancestry by 2006 census VIC 19309 34533 56% NSW 11495 22691 51%...<p>Fun stat for the day:</p>
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State Crowd SL Ancestry by 2006 census
VIC 19309 34533 56%
NSW 11495 22691 51%
QLD ?? 5096
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<p>It isn't raining or mid-week, so you'd expect a few locals to roll up, but still, if only 50% of the Sri Lankan community show up and they make up 80% of the crowd again, that's a crowd of 3000.</p>
<p>And Studs is done over for the lbw first up. May as well take him off now, he won't bowl another ball on the pegs.</p>Sri commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c55c5b970c2010-11-07T03:22:19Z2010-11-07T03:22:19ZSri http://idlesummers.comGreat start: wide, dropped catch.<p>Great start: wide, dropped catch. </p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c5525c970c2010-11-07T03:11:30Z2010-11-07T03:11:30ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/HB, I no longer think the Nine commentators dumb down the coverage on purpose.<p>HB, I no longer think the Nine commentators dumb down the coverage on purpose.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c550b6970c2010-11-07T03:09:44Z2010-11-07T03:09:44ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/X for Ritz, Shtarker for Sizz. (Virutally unintelligible to non-cricket fans.)<p>X for Ritz, Shtarker for Sizz. (Virutally unintelligible to non-cricket fans.)</p>Hangover Black commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488c4eca1970c2010-11-07T01:41:38Z2010-11-07T01:41:38ZHangover BlackCan someone please send the 9 commentary team a copy of Hussey's innings in Barbados in the T20 semi. It's...<p>Can someone please send the 9 commentary team a copy of Hussey's innings in Barbados in the T20 semi. It's as if they all missed it. I'm getting sick and tired of them calling him "great runner between the wickets", and "great foil for Cameron White". It's as if they're talking about Michael Clarke.</p>
<p>The only reason he's needed to play the "great runner between the wickets" dig is that the top order has collapsed (again) and he'd prefer not to throw his wicket away.</p>
<p>And if I missed the comment from someone else, then I apologise, but I think we have a new Paper Cut. Come on down Shaun Marsh. If it's not your hammy, it's your back. At least Watto had the excuse that he also bowls. Toughen up, SOS.</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59ec9eb970b2010-11-06T00:23:57Z2010-11-06T00:23:57ZLouHa, ha, left out Doherty who looks just about the most accurate bowler I've seen for Aus since Clark got...<p>Ha, ha, left out Doherty who looks just about the most accurate bowler I've seen for Aus since Clark got a woodenhandshake. </p>
<p>Ha, ha. What a bunch of morons. Only problem is that Clarke wasn't the captain, I love how he said he found the losses 'irritating'. His money is in the bank, he doesn't have to give a toss.</p>RT commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59d7ca1970b2010-11-05T19:41:08Z2010-11-05T19:41:08ZRThttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/I think Spanky's alternate 11 posted by m0nty highlights how Hiccup Hilditch and co must be wandering the beaches kicking...<p>I think Spanky's alternate 11 posted by m0nty highlights how Hiccup Hilditch and co must be wandering the beaches kicking stones. No one jumps out out at you for immediate selection. Batting is pretty sound. Curwadger and Ferguson will play sooner or later, in ODI's anyway. Paine highlights what a pain Haddin is. But the bowling looks second rate. No young gun screaming "pick me". They're even talking up Lee and Hodge for the ODers. FFS.</p>
<p>They still should burn Hilditch at the stake. Tie Nielsen on there too to save wood.</p>
<p>Ponting needs to keep away from Hiccup at all costs. His compulsive hooking and pulling is resembling the great master.</p>
<p>Clarke reminds me of that group Savage Garden for some reason. You hate him on your TV screen and just want to bash his face in when you do.<br />
</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59b37ca970b2010-11-05T12:22:50Z2010-11-05T12:22:50Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogTen in a row. How many more until people start getting sacked?<p>Ten in a row. How many more until people start getting sacked?</p>TKYCraig commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59b08aa970b2010-11-05T11:40:45Z2010-11-05T11:40:45ZTKYCraigCam White gone... 6/155 Cosmic Psychos... She's a Lost Cause http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyq9pi8QTBw Not this match... the Summer!<p>Cam White gone... 6/155</p>
<p>Cosmic Psychos... She's a Lost Cause<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyq9pi8QTBw" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyq9pi8QTBw</a></p>
<p>Not this match... the Summer!</p>TKYCraig commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488bb2265970c2010-11-05T11:36:49Z2010-11-05T11:36:49ZTKYCraigAlso 1st time in 5 years I've seen Murali in action. Can't rightly type 'bowl' when that arm is on...<p>Also 1st time in 5 years I've seen Murali in action. Can't rightly type 'bowl' when that arm is on a BIG angle as it passes his head.</p>
<p><br />
Has it been mentioned on this website before??? That Murali is a chucker?? Anyone?</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59af6d7970b2010-11-05T11:24:37Z2010-11-05T11:24:37ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/When the telecast came back from the dinner break, I was staggered to hear Mark Nicholas and Tony Grieg condemn...<p>When the telecast came back from the dinner break, I was staggered to hear Mark Nicholas and Tony Grieg condemn the time lost. They were adamant that if rain costs overs, the overs should be made up during the break. Tony: "The ICC must do something about it." He's got a nerve. The whole caper is timed around TV.</p>TKYCraig commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488bb0856970c2010-11-05T11:10:53Z2010-11-05T11:10:53ZTKYCraigJust heard Braysnore say "Umpires are determined to continue this match despite the rain"... Meaning fulfil obligations to the Broadcast...<p>Just heard Braysnore say "Umpires are determined to continue this match despite the rain"... Meaning fulfil obligations to the Broadcast Partner. </p>
<p>Also just saw a super slow replay of Malinga chucking... I mean bowling with a "slinging action" according to the Ch9 pommy git. </p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488bafe73970c2010-11-05T11:01:07Z2010-11-05T11:01:07Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogOh no Tony, we're not getting off that easy. This pain has to go on, and on, and on, and...<p>Oh no Tony, we're not getting off that easy. This pain has to go on, and on, and on, and on.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59ab2b0970b2010-11-05T10:38:28Z2010-11-05T10:38:28ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/The umpires are a monty to call the match off at 20.1 overs, one ball past the minimum requirement.<p>The umpires are a monty to call the match off at 20.1 overs, one ball past the minimum requirement.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59aaa39970b2010-11-05T10:31:46Z2010-11-05T10:31:46ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Clarke caught at third man. Top edged a pull. 4/80. As the rain drifts in, with Australia behind the RR,...<p>Clarke caught at third man. Top edged a pull.</p>
<p>4/80.</p>
<p>As the rain drifts in, with Australia behind the RR, this game is cooked. Spanky's right - take the power play.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488bad418970c2010-11-05T10:21:36Z2010-11-05T10:21:36ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/PC LB. 3/78. Very chucky ball from Murry Lee, as Spanky calls him.<p>PC LB.</p>
<p>3/78.</p>
<p>Very chucky ball from Murry Lee, as Spanky calls him.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488bad275970c2010-11-05T10:19:31Z2010-11-05T10:19:31ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/They just showed that non-run out again. Clarke shy would have hit the middle stump. But why was he pinging...<p>They just showed that non-run out again. Clarke shy would have hit the middle stump. But why was he pinging the ball and not darting it to Paper Cut? And why did Klutzy return it with a moon ball. No wonder it rained. Klutzy's throw seeded the clouds.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59a8c93970b2010-11-05T10:00:34Z2010-11-05T10:00:34ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/That missed run out needs preserving in formaldehyde: Watson to Sangakkara, no run, hilarious scenes! Sangakkara inside edged the attempted...<p>That missed run out needs preserving in formaldehyde:</p>
<blockquote>Watson to Sangakkara, no run, hilarious scenes! Sangakkara inside edged the attempted cut to Haddin on the bounce, Tharanga set off for the single, Sangakkara sent him back, both batsmen were at one end. Haddin lobbed the ball high and slowly to the bowler's end, it sailed over Watson's head at the stumps and was collected by Clarke behind the bowler. Tharanga was still yards and yards out. Clarke could have ambled to the stumps and taken off the bails. Instead he chose to throw, and Watson was standing right in front of his stumps. The ball hit Watson instead of the stumps and Tharanga gets an unbelievable let off</blockquote>
<p>Since I was at work I missed the incident, so when they showed it just then I couldn't work out what I was looking at, and then once I sussed it, I couldn't believe it.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488babaa3970c2010-11-05T09:54:52Z2010-11-05T09:54:52ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Been 'Tubing The Band myself: "dips her doughnut in my tea - Hee! Hee!".<p>Been 'Tubing The Band myself: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EisXJSsULGM&feature=related" rel="nofollow">"dips her doughnut in my tea - Hee! Hee!"</a>.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59a84f3970b2010-11-05T09:53:08Z2010-11-05T09:53:08Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogThey just played the replay of that shemozzle non-run-out where Pup hit IPCoS's knee from five yards away. And now...<p>They just played the replay of that shemozzle non-run-out where Pup hit IPCoS's knee from five yards away. And now Pup is playing down off stump line to balls aimed at middle and off, leading to misses and inside edges every shot. We haven't looked this bad as a side since before the Border era.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488bab5d3970c2010-11-05T09:49:38Z2010-11-05T09:49:38Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogI am having better fun watching old clips of the Doug Anthony All-Stars on the youtubes.<p>I am having better fun watching old clips of the Doug Anthony All-Stars on the youtubes.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488bab4eb970c2010-11-05T09:48:45Z2010-11-05T09:48:45ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Australia are fighting to avoid the follow on.<p>Australia are fighting to avoid the follow on.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59a7b5f970b2010-11-05T09:42:29Z2010-11-05T09:42:29ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Ponting caught pulling. 2/32. Goose.<p>Ponting caught pulling.</p>
<p>2/32.</p>
<p>Goose.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488baadff970c2010-11-05T09:40:17Z2010-11-05T09:40:17ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Sorry. I completely missed the link between the Classic Catches and Antiques Roadshow.<p>Sorry. I completely missed the link between the Classic Catches and Antiques Roadshow.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488baa8c3970c2010-11-05T09:34:29Z2010-11-05T09:34:29ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/How long have the Classic Catches been historical curios? I've got a black & white still of Richie snaring a...<p>How long have the Classic Catches been historical curios? I've got a black & white still of Richie snaring a full-length dive C&B.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488ba99af970c2010-11-05T09:20:38Z2010-11-05T09:20:38Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogActually, the Lankan bowlers are getting movement in the humid air. We're toast, it's ten in a row if the...<p>Actually, the Lankan bowlers are getting movement in the humid air. We're toast, it's ten in a row if the rain holds off, put your glasses down.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59a6260970b2010-11-05T09:18:26Z2010-11-05T09:18:26ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Klutzy bowled. 1/3. Would say he was beaten by a straight one, but it was the other way around: Klutzy...<p>Klutzy bowled.</p>
<p>1/3.</p>
<p>Would say he was beaten by a straight one, but it was the other way around: Klutzy beat a straight one.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59a60c3970b2010-11-05T09:17:19Z2010-11-05T09:17:19Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogThat one went straight through Klutzy like a surprise Ritz turner.<p>That one went straight through Klutzy like a surprise Ritz turner.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488ba927e970c2010-11-05T09:14:07Z2010-11-05T09:14:07ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Jeez, Mont. Shoe-horned 'em in there.<p>Jeez, Mont. Shoe-horned 'em in there.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488ba9135970c2010-11-05T09:12:56Z2010-11-05T09:12:56Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogMaralinga's bowling is rather active. Some might say radioactive. Especially if they're on radio.<p>Maralinga's bowling is rather active. Some might say radioactive. Especially if they're on radio.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488ba8fbe970c2010-11-05T09:11:43Z2010-11-05T09:11:43ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Topical. Morrow's commentary is marooned in 1955.<p>Topical. Morrow's commentary <i>is</i> marooned in 1955.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488ba8e3d970c2010-11-05T09:10:13Z2010-11-05T09:10:13Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogHaha, David Morrow just called Malinga "Maralinga". I think we have a new nickname.<p>Haha, David Morrow just called Malinga "Maralinga". I think we have a new nickname.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59a56ee970b2010-11-05T09:08:53Z2010-11-05T09:08:53Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogGood old Ducky-Loo.<p>Good old Ducky-Loo.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488ba8b76970c2010-11-05T09:07:43Z2010-11-05T09:07:43ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Is there nothing maths can't do? Sri Lanka made 3/213 off 41.1 overs. Australia need to make 244 off 39...<p>Is there nothing maths can't do?</p>
<p>Sri Lanka made 3/213 off 41.1 overs.</p>
<p>Australia need to make 244 off 39 overs.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59a5113970b2010-11-05T09:03:06Z2010-11-05T09:03:06ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/17 goes into 11 if you are allowed to pick fractional players.<p>17 goes into 11 if you are allowed to pick fractional players.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488ba8601970c2010-11-05T09:02:13Z2010-11-05T09:02:13Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogAh, now he's swapped Doherty in for Krezja to make it five Tasmanians.<p>Ah, now he's swapped Doherty in for Krezja to make it five Tasmanians.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59a503f970b2010-11-05T09:02:01Z2010-11-05T09:02:01ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Spanky is not exactly narrowing it down to 11 Test players.<p>Spanky is not exactly narrowing it down to 11 Test players.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488ba8358970c2010-11-05T09:00:26Z2010-11-05T09:00:26Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogSpanky's alternative Ashes XI: Cowan, S. Marsh, Khawaja, Ferguson, White, Smith, Paine, Kresja, Butterworth, Hogan, Siddle.<p>Spanky's alternative Ashes XI:</p>
<p>Cowan, S. Marsh, Khawaja, Ferguson, White, Smith, Paine, Kresja, Butterworth, Hogan, Siddle.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59a47d5970b2010-11-05T08:55:45Z2010-11-05T08:55:45Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogSpanky is giving us a reality check on Aunty, saying Aussie fans shouldn't have long faces because the Lankans are...<p>Spanky is giving us a reality check on Aunty, saying Aussie fans shouldn't have long faces because the Lankans are crap away from home and are too reliant on Murali.</p>
<p>Of course, we're about to lose our tenth match in a row if the rain doesn't save us.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488ba71f1970c2010-11-05T08:45:11Z2010-11-05T08:45:11ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Something good: Tell me this is not at least 3 NBNs better than the McDonald's ad with the grown-ups in...<p>Something good: Tell me <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ych79tj" rel="nofollow">this</a> is not at least 3 NBNs better than the McDonald's ad with the grown-ups in the playground.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488ba69e0970c2010-11-05T08:37:20Z2010-11-05T08:37:20Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogNow they're showing Two and a Half Men. I guess that's about how many are in the side at the...<p>Now they're showing Two and a Half Men. I guess that's about how many are in the side at the moment: Punter, IPCoS and the good half of Studsy.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488ba5cab970c2010-11-05T08:25:17Z2010-11-05T08:25:17ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Be interesting, if a bit depressing, to see a trend graph of Aussie one day crowds since 1979.<p>Be interesting, if a bit depressing, to see a trend graph of Aussie one day crowds since 1979.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488ba5858970c2010-11-05T08:22:14Z2010-11-05T08:22:14ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/There is only one way to improve the logos: stick a think yellow line in the middle of the right...<p>There is only one way to improve the logos: stick a think yellow line in the middle of the right hand side, like the Ritz fashion snap.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488ba35cf970c2010-11-05T07:51:34Z2010-11-05T07:51:34Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogWhat a shocking crowd... again. Sydney crowds are so fickle when it comes to rain. Not that Melbourne's was much...<p>What a shocking crowd... again. Sydney crowds are so fickle when it comes to rain. Not that Melbourne's was much better last match. We can't criticise Indian crowds at places like Mohali when we get two locals and a dog (plus 10,000 screaming Lankans) to games at the S&M grounds.</p>Russ commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488b9ead8970c2010-11-05T06:41:43Z2010-11-05T06:41:43ZRusshttp://idlesummers.comm0nty I was going to suggest you could live-stream on the CA site, but maybe you can't. Chanced to look...<p>m0nty I was going to suggest you could live-stream on the CA site, but maybe you can't. Chanced to look upon the corporate logos of the various state associations while I was there though. What is going on?</p>
<p>5 of them have the same lop-sided shield as CA, Queensland is too texty, and defeats the purpose of having a Q shaped ball for a logo, SACA is just god-awful. WACA is okay, if a little big. NSW looks classy. Tasmania looks like the label off a bottle of Cascade, and Cricket Victoria is so lifeless and generic it's too depressing for words. What happened to the badge? The blue? All this money in cricket and they still get piss poor graphic design.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f599a1b9970b2010-11-05T06:27:24Z2010-11-05T06:27:24Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogAnd now we have Millionaire Hotseat, or whatever it's called these days. According to Crash there are more than half...<p>And now we have Millionaire Hotseat, or whatever it's called these days. According to Crash there are more than half a dozen Aussies earning over a million a year these days just from cricket, so I guess it also fits.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef013488b9db46970c2010-11-05T06:24:36Z2010-11-05T06:24:36Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogIs there anything more analogous to the decline and senescence of the British empire than Antique Roadshow? Tired, clapped-out old...<p>Is there anything more analogous to the decline and senescence of the British empire than Antique Roadshow? Tired, clapped-out old people trying to squeeze the last shilling out of tired, clapped-out relics of yesteryear. And then Terry Wogan to wrap it all up.</p>Russ commented on 'CB SERIES: SRI LANKA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0133f59998f5970b2010-11-05T06:17:42Z2010-11-05T06:17:42ZRusshttp://idlesummers.com"Now, I see here Dierdre, you've brought in a collection of cricketers. How did you come by these?" "I'm not...<p>"Now, I see here Dierdre, you've brought in a collection of cricketers. How did you come by these?"<br />
"I'm not sure how we came by them originally, they've been representing my country for a long time now, although a couple are replacements for pieces I lost"<br />
"I see that; the core of this collection comes from Australia's late dominant era, but with the exception of the Ponting piece they aren't of the truly great period, and the workmanship is much poorer."<br />
"So they aren't worth as much then?"<br />
"Well, if you'd bought them at the time they would have been very expensive, but, these pieces you have here are very worn down, and most of them are almost worthless. Cricketers don't tend to appreciate with time, unfortunately, even ones as old as this."</p>