Comments on FIRST TEST: THE GABBATypePad2015-11-04T22:25:25ZTony Teahttps://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/2015/11/first-test-the-gabba/comments/atom.xml/Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088dadfc970d2015-11-10T03:56:59Z2015-11-10T03:56:59ZDoc TydonFlorists, you better lock up your carnations 'cause the Pink Caps are back in town! (the Pink Caps are back...the...<p>Florists, you better lock up your carnations 'cause <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQo1HIcSVtg" rel="nofollow">the Pink Caps are back in town!</a> (the Pink Caps are back...the Pink Caps are back...)</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d173a160970c2015-11-10T01:34:26Z2015-11-10T01:34:26ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/More like the Raiders ripped off the Pink Machine's song.<p>More like the Raiders ripped off the Pink Machine's song.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088d9812970d2015-11-09T23:14:31Z2015-11-09T23:14:31ZDoc TydonSeymour Cricket Club song is a direct rip-off of the Raiders! We're nice 'n' clean, the Pink Machine We wear...<p>Seymour Cricket Club song is a direct <a href="http://www.raiders.com.au/about/raiders-songs.html" rel="nofollow">rip-off of the Raiders!</a></p>
<p>We're nice 'n' clean, the Pink Machine<br />
We wear brylcreem, our pitch is green<br />
We're lovely 'n' fair, in rose gardens we care<br />
That's why we're called, the Pink Machine</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e9bdd4970b2015-11-09T22:41:08Z2015-11-09T22:41:08ZDoc TydonWowee, just noticed the Seymour Cricket Club's colours. Are they called the Pinkcaps?<p>Wowee, just noticed the Seymour Cricket Club's colours. Are they called the Pinkcaps?</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1738f6d970c2015-11-09T22:37:16Z2015-11-09T22:37:16ZDoc TydonI'm gunna start a petition that we play all our home games against Vic at the Seymour Cricket Oval on...<p>I'm gunna start a petition that we play all our home games against Vic at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeymourCricketClub/" rel="nofollow">Seymour Cricket Oval</a> on a bitumen pitch.</p>
<p>No teetotalers allowed!</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1738884970c2015-11-09T21:34:26Z2015-11-09T21:34:26ZTony TeaSooky la la.<p>Sooky la la.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e967fc970b2015-11-09T10:46:03Z2015-11-09T10:46:03ZDoc TydonActually, the best solution would be to fuck off the AFL to Homebush and keep the SCG dedicated to cricket....<p>Actually, the best solution would be to fuck off the AFL to Homebush and keep the SCG dedicated to cricket.</p>
<p>Cut the ABC budget by 5% to pay for the financial shortfall.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088d41c5970d2015-11-09T10:38:03Z2015-11-09T10:38:03ZDoc TydonCricket Victoria CEO Tony Dodemaide said: "We're in a similar situation where we contract a ground, being the MCG, to...<p>Cricket Victoria CEO Tony Dodemaide said:</p>
<p><i>"We're in a similar situation where we contract a ground, being the MCG, to present games that are scheduled at an appropriate standard. We had a Shield game down here (last week) and it was only about three weeks since the (AFL) grand final and the pitch and ground itself was presented in a terrific condition at the MCG.</i></p>
<p><a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/sheffield-shield-2015-16/content/story/938739.html" rel="nofollow">Daniel Brettig points out:</a></p>
<p><i>After Melbourne and Adelaide submitted to drop-in pitches, Sydney and Brisbane are the only two grounds in Australia subject to large amounts of winter football use while retaining their original wicket blocks. The SCG Trust has long remained determined to ensure that a drop-in is never part of their plans, an admirable ideal in times of increasing financial pressure to do otherwise.</i></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyfJ51_Fxoc" rel="nofollow">Here's a video of the drop-in pitch construction</a> which, as can be seen, includes the area surrounding the wicket.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/brad-haddin-sledges-kicking-and-screaming-victorians-after-sheffield-shield-match-abandoned-20151108-gktypn.html" rel="nofollow">Haddin is proven correct:</a></p>
<p><i>"They [Victoria] would have kicked and screamed more than most and I wouldn't be surprised over the next week that they, like, lodge a complaint [saying] that it was New South Wales's fault and they tried for six points," Haddin said.</i></p>
<p><i>"I think if it had have been anyone else, there would have been a chance to get on.</i></p>
<p>It seems to be a choice now to either remain firm in our commitment to have some traditional character in the SCG pitch, like we have in the grandstands, or go the Melbourne route of bland, characterless, flat track drop-in pitches to go with the nature of their stadium.</p>
<p>I hope NSW Cricket remain resolute and offer to play the Vics our home games at the MCG or whatever ground they choose (maybe Manuka - just like we had to compromise with the nation's capital), so that at least Sydney and Brisbane can still produce a pitch rooted in our traditions and characters, and not a bread-and-circuses pitch designed on the american hot dog principle that appeals to the fat, bloated arses of the consumer society who would only bitch and moan about flat-track bullies anyway.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088d336a970d2015-11-09T05:28:09Z2015-11-09T05:28:09ZDoc TydonThis decision is absurd. Cricket Victoria CEO Tony Dodemaide said: "I know there's been rain in the last week or...<p><a href="http://www.cricket.com.au/news/victoria-nsw-blues-sheffield-shield-match-abandoned-cricket-australia-review/2015-11-09" rel="nofollow">This decision is absurd.</a></p>
<p>Cricket Victoria CEO Tony Dodemaide said:</p>
<p><i>"I know there's been rain in the last week or so, but clearly there's been a lot of time to get the ground right."</i></p>
<p>It has been bucketing down for a fortnight, interspersed with bouts of torrential rain and storms. What the fuck was Tom Parker supposed to do? Put a tarp over the SCG? (Matter of fact it's been pretty much raining constantly since the end of the footy season.)</p>
<p><i>Blues coach Trent Johnston said his players completed a two-and-a-half hour net session on the centre wicket without incident on Sunday afternoon. He said his side was willing to field, with captain Moises Henriques prepared to declare in a bid to speed up the match.</i></p>
<p>Farken hell, we even offered to declare just so the Vics wouldn't get the knees of their whites muddy. Ffs, what's the game coming to?</p>
<p>Why not just reschedule the match anyway?</p>
<p>I say play all games at Broken Hill from now on. Then again, the Vics would probably just complain the outfield was too hard as soon as things looked a bit grim on the scoreboard and beg off to abandon the match. </p>
<p>No wonder you blokes don't produce any cricketers worthy of international selection anymore.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e94e43970b2015-11-09T02:52:30Z2015-11-09T02:52:30Zm0ntyhttp://www.cricketfan.com.auThe reason for the failure of the groundsmen at both Blacktown and the SCG is that the BBQ Gup wore...<p>The reason for the failure of the groundsmen at both Blacktown and the SCG is that the BBQ Gup wore down both grounds, because Crickey NSW carpetstrollers didn't want to get on planes and travel, boo hoo. The footmarks at the SCG for the Shield match were fair dinkum potholes, you could lose a small dog in them. Matt Damon was sighted near the Blacktown pitch in a spacesuit, the reason Finch slogged 288 is because Unzud bowled their part-time spinners because the ground was sub-standard.</p>
<p>The Argus report carried a silent F.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088d26ed970d2015-11-09T02:29:18Z2015-11-09T02:29:18ZDoc TydonThis is Mark Nicholas' Summer of Legacy & Journey.<p>This is Mark Nicholas' Summer of Legacy & Journey. </p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088d26b9970d2015-11-09T02:26:46Z2015-11-09T02:26:46ZDoc TydonNice post-match speech by McCullum. My favourite leader of sides flogged by Oz by a country mile.<p>Nice post-match speech by McCullum.</p>
<p>My favourite leader of sides flogged by Oz by a country mile.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088d2586970d2015-11-09T02:14:31Z2015-11-09T02:14:31ZDoc TydonGeeze, get up for a second to grab a coffee and it's all over. Damn you NSW!<p>Geeze, get up for a second to grab a coffee and it's all over. Damn you NSW!</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e94a6a970b2015-11-09T02:12:09Z2015-11-09T02:12:09ZDoc TydonMy head is perpetually parallel to the ground now in constant shame. I'm gunna bring on a class action against...<p>My head is perpetually parallel to the ground now in constant shame.</p>
<p>I'm gunna bring on a class action against all NSW sporting and political bodies for our mass kyphosis.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1731f14970c2015-11-09T02:07:25Z2015-11-09T02:07:25ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Yet another major embarrassment for NSW.<p>Yet another major embarrassment for NSW.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e949ac970b2015-11-09T02:04:00Z2015-11-09T02:04:00ZDoc TydonBig news for m0nt: https://twitter.com/bushrangers/status/663535896835198976 The CA bias towards NSW continues.<p>Big news for m0nt: <a href="https://twitter.com/bushrangers/status/663535896835198976" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/bushrangers/status/663535896835198976</a></p>
<p>The CA bias towards NSW continues.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088d2421970d2015-11-09T02:01:35Z2015-11-09T02:01:35ZDoc TydonSome cracking shots here by the tailenders. Would help if Koo and Hazo could pitch some full and on the...<p>Some cracking shots here by the tailenders.</p>
<p>Would help if Koo and Hazo could pitch some full and on the stumps.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e948c0970b2015-11-09T01:51:52Z2015-11-09T01:51:52ZDoc TydonIan Smuth gitting a ted chirlush now.<p>Ian Smuth gitting a ted chirlush now.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e9479e970b2015-11-09T01:35:36Z2015-11-09T01:35:36ZDoc TydonNews Flash: Kiwis blame pitch for the poor quality of their reviews.<p>News Flash: Kiwis blame pitch for the poor quality of their reviews.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e94790970b2015-11-09T01:35:00Z2015-11-09T01:35:00ZDoc TydonThree cheers for Snicko!<p>Three cheers for Snicko!</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1731b93970c2015-11-09T01:27:04Z2015-11-09T01:27:04ZDoc TydonBreaking News: Pitch rapidly cracking up now. Tom Parker was seen lurking about in the sheds in the early hours...<p>Breaking News: Pitch rapidly cracking up now. Tom Parker was seen lurking about in the sheds in the early hours this morning with a shovel and fire sticks. Kiwis about to abandon match.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e94687970b2015-11-09T01:24:27Z2015-11-09T01:24:27ZDoc Tydon"I think it's important he (McCullum) goes out and plays his natural game," Well played, McCullum. Seeya!<p>"I think it's important he (McCullum) goes out and plays his natural game," </p>
<p>Well played, McCullum. Seeya!</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1731adf970c2015-11-09T01:18:08Z2015-11-09T01:18:08ZDoc TydonLippy strikes again!<p>Lippy strikes again!</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e942b7970b2015-11-09T00:37:58Z2015-11-09T00:37:58ZDoc TydonExcellent bowling, Studsy. Dolly of a catch that Joe can't drop this time.<p>Excellent bowling, Studsy. Dolly of a catch that Joe can't drop this time.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088d1951970d2015-11-08T23:54:59Z2015-11-08T23:54:59ZDoc TydonDamn, missed the start. Taylor gone.<p>Damn, missed the start.</p>
<p>Taylor gone. </p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088d14b2970d2015-11-08T23:04:30Z2015-11-08T23:04:30ZDoc TydonPhilsgone, m0nt's a bit deranged when it comes to NSW so his opinion should be taken with a grain of...<p>Philsgone, m0nt's a bit deranged when it comes to NSW so his opinion should be taken with a grain of salt. </p>
<p>Life out on the salt pans of Seymour can reduce even the best of men to mentally ruined rabid dogs and, considering that m0nt is among the worst of type, naturally the decline into foaming at the mouth gibberish has been rapid indeed.</p>
<p>Ever seen those schizophrenics berating parked cars or railing against traffic flows whilst standing in the middle of a 110km/hour dual lane carriageway? Yeah, that's m0nt when it comes to NSW (or any subject come to think of it).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/sheffield-shield-nsw-v-victoria-abandoned-because-of-unsafe-scg-playing-surface/story-fn2mcu3x-1227600539830" rel="nofollow">Here's a well balanced article</a> on the SCG pitch for the NSW vs Victoria game.</p>
<p>It concludes:</p>
<p><i>Trust officials came out in support of groundsman Parker, calling in the second opinion of leading authority on turf, Peter McMaugh, who has consulted at grounds around the country including the MCG, SCG and the WACA.</i></p>
<p><i>“There is no reason in my professional opinion why they shouldn’t have been playing today,” said McMaugh.</i></p>
<p>Also note:</p>
<p><i>After the abandonment was made, the Blues went out to the middle for centre-wicket practice almost as if to make a point that the surface was fine, however match referee Steve Bernard denied a feeling that the determination conditions were unsafe may have been influenced by Victoria’s reluctance.</i></p>
<p>Seems to me that one team wanted to play cricket and the other go home in a sulk.</p>
<p>Much like the game at Blacktown: <a href="http://media.smh.com.au/video-sport/video-sports-hq/unfit-pitch-or-dummyspit-6972807.html" rel="nofollow">Here's a video report.</a></p>
<p>I liked the Parramatta Eels clad fan's summary, in all his beer gutted glory:</p>
<p><i>"Well, they weren't going to get anywhere with 503 chasing that were they?"</i></p>
<p>m0nt's mate, Skip (lulz) Fernandes, brought up the Chappell underarm incident by way of response. Yes, he knows us well. </p>
<p>Aaron Finch (Victorian I believe) seemed to like the pitch, belting an unbeaten 288.</p>
<p>Unknown to m0nt, praying to his god Gaia for some rain this summer in Seymour, Sydney has been blessed, or cursed (depends on your take), with copious amounts of rain for some time now. The dams are full, the rolling fields are lush green with lucerne, yellow with cannola and the lawns freshly mowed, though a bit soft underfoot.</p>
<p>The only surprising thing here is that m0nt hasn't blamed NSW for global warming/climate change. But I'm sure that's coming soon.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1730d19970c2015-11-08T22:44:03Z2015-11-08T22:44:03ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Quite so. All the bitching about how Williamson was unlucky (read: dudded) flops in a hole when you realise that...<p>Quite so. All the bitching about how Williamson was unlucky (read: dudded) flops in a hole when you realise that the umpire was right. As you say: it's called "out".</p>philsgone commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e93839970b2015-11-08T22:34:18Z2015-11-08T22:34:18ZphilsgoneAlso I have a pinched nerve in my arm so typing is crap. Please forgive.<p>Also I have a pinched nerve in my arm so typing is crap. Please forgive.</p>philsgone commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1730bc5970c2015-11-08T22:32:34Z2015-11-08T22:32:34ZphilsgoneI live in Sydney. I like NSw. So what if we fuck up a couple of pitch preparations. We dont...<p>I live in Sydney. I like NSw. So what if we fuck up a couple of pitch preparations. We dont so it on purpose. People dont know incompatence when they see it. And we see it often in NSW</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d17306f5970c2015-11-08T21:43:33Z2015-11-08T21:43:33ZDoc TydonWilliamson looked set for another ton on Sunday before being trapped in front by Lyon. His 59 off 74 balls...<p><i>Williamson looked set for another ton on Sunday before being trapped in front by Lyon.</i></p>
<p><i>His 59 off 74 balls was his best strike rate (79.72) in Tests.</i></p>
<p><i>Replays showed the ball was heading down the leg-side but just clipping the top of the stumps.</i></p>
<p>Yeah, that's also known as "out" in cricket parlance.</p>
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</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d17306bf970c2015-11-08T21:41:33Z2015-11-08T21:41:33ZDoc TydonThere should be a trophy each Summer, joint sponsorship of Fairfax and News Ltd, for the "Better than Don Bradman"...<p>There should be a trophy each Summer, joint sponsorship of Fairfax and News Ltd, for the "Better than Don Bradman" award.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e932fa970b2015-11-08T21:37:33Z2015-11-08T21:37:33ZDoc TydonIs New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson better than Don Bradman?<p><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/is-new-zealand-batsman-kane-williamson-better-than-don-bradman-20151108-gktsy7.html" rel="nofollow">Is New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson better than Don Bradman?</a></p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d173064b970c2015-11-08T21:36:55Z2015-11-08T21:36:55ZDoc TydonThe Summer of Grand Hyperbole:<p>The Summer of Grand Hyperbole:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/is-new-zealand-batsman-kane-williamson-better-than-don-bradman-20151108-gktsy7.html" rel="nofollow"></p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1730603970c2015-11-08T21:33:09Z2015-11-08T21:33:09ZDoc TydonYou're just lucky... The cycle is complete. The SJW, full of self-loathing projected outward as hatred against his Blut und...<p><i>You're just lucky...</i></p>
<p>The cycle is complete. The SJW, full of self-loathing projected outward as hatred against his <i>Blut und Boden</i>, openly declares his hope and desire for his nation's defeat.</p>
<p>You just stick to blogging there, m0nt, and leave the pitch preparation to us.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e93169970b2015-11-08T21:25:52Z2015-11-08T21:25:52ZDoc TydonWill the Kiwis win "the spirit of cricket award" this Summer? Former Test players watching from the Gabba stands could...<p>Will the Kiwis win <a href="http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/australia-v-new-zealand-no-more-mr-nice-guy--its-time-for-the-black-caps-to-get-angry-20151108-gktn3m.html" rel="nofollow">"the spirit of cricket award"</a> this Summer?</p>
<p><br />
<i>Former Test players watching from the Gabba stands could not believe when a handful of Black Cap fieldsmen dashed to acknowledge Burns for his flashy innings on Saturday after his debut century was finally brought to an end. The desperation to shake Burns' hand appeared to take precedence over giving the besieged Mark Craig a "well-done" pat, particularly as the off-spinner had endured a shattering match to that point.</i></p>
<p><i>When David Warner's second innings pounding was over, care of a misdirected reverse sweep, a shot that almost took the mickey out of the Caps, one fieldsman went well out of his way to shake the batsman's hand as he left the field.</i></p>
<p><i>It's all cute and cuddly but this just added to a feeling the Caps were overly nice in the field, even to their own detriment.</i></p>
<p><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/new-zealand-talking-tough-but-nathan-lyon-says-bring-it-on-20151108-gkttwg.html" rel="nofollow">Meanwhile</a>, chasing 362 for victory with 7 wickets in hand and a day to play:</p>
<p><i>"I think it's important he (McCullum) goes out and plays his natural game," said Kiwi opener Tom Latham. "If he goes out and bats for an hour or two we can certainly be a long way to winning the match.</i></p>
<p><i>"I think that first hour is going to be massive or us, if the boys can set the platform hopefully late in the day things will happen well for us."</i></p>
<p>Awww, how cute.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d172d208970c2015-11-08T08:32:57Z2015-11-08T08:32:57Zm0ntyhttp://www.cricketfan.com.auNew South Welshmen are clearly less evolved from apes than us civilised Victorians. You're just lucky the team of Martin...<p>New South Welshmen are clearly less evolved from apes than us civilised Victorians. You're just lucky the team of Martin "Jim" Crowe is full of hobbits.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d172cffa970c2015-11-08T07:28:05Z2015-11-08T07:28:05ZDoc TydonBtw, Pitch Perfect 2 is playing at Blacktown Hoyts if you're interested in taking the family.<p>Btw, <a href="http://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/2015/pitch_perfect_2.aspx" rel="nofollow">Pitch Perfect 2</a> is playing at Blacktown Hoyts if you're interested in taking the family.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088cd656970d2015-11-08T06:52:46Z2015-11-08T06:52:46ZDoc TydonStop being a racist, m0nt.<p>Stop being a racist, m0nt.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8fab2970b2015-11-08T06:43:12Z2015-11-08T06:43:12Zm0ntyhttp://www.cricketfan.com.aum0nty must be enjoying this, seeing all the non-NSWelshmen amongst then runs. Bit hard to spot them in this team....<blockquote>m0nty must be enjoying this, seeing all the non-NSWelshmen amongst then runs.</blockquote>
<p>Bit hard to spot them in this team.</p>
<p>I see the Shield match at the SCG had to be called off due to the poor quality of the pitch, denying the Vics what would no doubt have been maximum points. Along with the Blacktown disaster - which is the reason Unzud is so underdun - two makes a trend. The trend is: Cricket NSW, and thus CA, is kidding itself. Billy the Kid and Margot Kidder had a kid at Kidderminster, and it is this summer of kiddy cricket. </p>
<p>The thing that really shits me about NSW sport - arguably at its apotheosis not in cricket but in soccer, where Sydney FC is master at this - is how it treats the entire sport as a zero-sum game, whereby them winning means everyone else loses. There's so little thought about anything outside NSW. It is the conservative mindset converted into sporting ethos. Supply-side sport, with all of the negative connotations that phrase carries that pertain in economics. Rent seekers standing on the shoulders of giants and sucking their blood from the carotid artery.</p>
<p>The Argos report is so much argot. I'm done arguing, I'm coming down with ague just thinking about it.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8fa72970b2015-11-08T06:36:41Z2015-11-08T06:36:41ZDoc TydonSmith vindicated on what seemed an absurdly aggressive declaration.<p>Smith vindicated on what seemed an absurdly aggressive declaration.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088cd306970d2015-11-08T05:33:07Z2015-11-08T05:33:07ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Nice one, Lippy.<p>Nice one, Lippy.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088cd0fe970d2015-11-08T04:40:21Z2015-11-08T04:40:21ZDoc TydonNice one, Lippy.<p>Nice one, Lippy.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088cc562970d2015-11-08T01:34:36Z2015-11-08T01:34:36ZDoc TydonNeeded that wicket badly. Latham gone.<p>Needed that wicket badly. Latham gone.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8e985970b2015-11-08T01:18:02Z2015-11-08T01:18:02ZDoc TydonSorry, drops Guptill.<p>Sorry, drops Guptill.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d172bd0b970c2015-11-08T01:17:06Z2015-11-08T01:17:06ZDoc TydonLippy drops Latham. 2nd for this innings. Kiwis now at $26.<p>Lippy drops Latham.</p>
<p>2nd for this innings.</p>
<p>Kiwis now at $26.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d172bb89970c2015-11-08T00:46:07Z2015-11-08T00:46:07ZDoc TydonKiwis now at $36.<p>Kiwis now at $36. </p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d172b947970c2015-11-08T00:14:59Z2015-11-08T00:14:59ZDoc TydonKiwis have suddenly come in to $51. Someone liked those earlier odds.<p>Kiwis have suddenly come in to $51. Someone liked those earlier odds.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088cc115970d2015-11-08T00:11:04Z2015-11-08T00:11:04ZDoc Tydon80% chance of rain today, 40% tomorrow. Rain not persistent though, just a downpour at some point so it doesn't...<p>80% chance of rain today, 40% tomorrow. Rain not persistent though, just a downpour at some point so it doesn't look like there'll be much time lost.</p>
<p>Kiwis are $67 for the win, Oz $1.07.</p>
<p>Wouldn't mind putting something on the Kiwis.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088cc0a5970d2015-11-08T00:04:05Z2015-11-08T00:04:05ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Is the weather an issue? Otherwise, what a stupid declaration.<p>Is the weather an issue? Otherwise, what a stupid declaration.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088cc070970d2015-11-07T23:59:01Z2015-11-07T23:59:01ZDoc TydonGuptill dropped by Burns. That's the 1st of this innings.<p>Guptill dropped by Burns.</p>
<p>That's the 1st of this innings.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8e49b970b2015-11-07T23:50:50Z2015-11-07T23:50:50ZDoc TydonNeed to pick up early wickets to validate the declaration. Otherwise 250 each day is a pretty easy target and...<p>Need to pick up early wickets to validate the declaration. Otherwise 250 each day is a pretty easy target and the longer it goes the worse for wear our bowlers are.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d172b541970c2015-11-07T23:00:22Z2015-11-07T23:00:22ZDoc TydonWilliamson can thank his lucky stars he was never sent to Spanky's school of cricket. With a name like Kane...<p>Williamson can thank his lucky stars he was never sent to Spanky's school of cricket. </p>
<p>With a name like Kane that'd be waving a red rag to a bull, or exposed arse cheeks to an ephebophile.</p>Bruce commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088cbd53970d2015-11-07T22:59:19Z2015-11-07T22:59:19ZBruceIf you take out the 50 over game against the PM's XI, NZ bowlers have taken 11/1648. And now Southee...<p>If you take out the 50 over game against the PM's XI, NZ bowlers have taken 11/1648.</p>
<p>And now Southee is cooked.</p>
<p>The summer of cashing in is upon us.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d172b481970c2015-11-07T22:44:58Z2015-11-07T22:44:58ZDoc TydonWell, I've enjoyed it so far. Malcolm Knox's article today is a good summary of the Test so far. As...<p>Well, I've enjoyed it so far.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/kane-williamsons-defiance-at-the-gabba-marks-him-as-the-next-super-batsman-20151107-gktd3p.html" rel="nofollow">Malcolm Knox's article today</a> is a good summary of the Test so far.</p>
<p><i>As splendid as the batting of Joe Burns, David Warner and Usman Khawaja has been at the Gabba – and Burns' maiden century on Saturday was a two-hour dance of joy – they have only had to face New Zealand bowling.</i></p>
<p>They're damned if they do and doubly damned if they don't, based on that criteria.</p>
<p><i>It was impossible to watch Williamson's total domination of high-quality Australian fast bowling in local conditions and not conclude that we were seeing one of the next super batsmen of international cricket.</i></p>
<p>It was a great knock, considering circumstances, but let's not get carried away, as Martin Crowe and Richard Hadlee seem to have been.</p>
<p><i>As Washbrook pointed out, and as the Australians showed by applauding Williamson warmly both when he passed his century and when he left the field, runs have a degree-of-difficulty loading. When he was last man out for 140 from 178 balls, five Australian players rushed up to shake his hand or pat his back.</i></p>
<p>Good to hear. At least we can get over the hurdle of us being the world's biggest bastards who never play in "the spirit of the game".<br />
</p>chrisl commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088cb99c970d2015-11-07T21:51:14Z2015-11-07T21:51:14ZchrislNew Zealand is a Sheffield Shield standard team. It's bowlers are medium pace trundlers, Spinner??? doesn't hit the pitch enough...<p>New Zealand is a Sheffield Shield standard team. It's bowlers are medium pace trundlers, Spinner??? doesn't hit the pitch enough to find out.Has one class batsman,<br />
Australia has a very fine bowling attack but it's batsmen are mostly sloggers<br />
There are two teams out there but only one is playing Test cricket</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8b0b0970b2015-11-07T09:49:33Z2015-11-07T09:49:33ZDoc TydonNo. High scoring matches are the making of Test cricket. For instance: how do you see tomorrow panning out and...<p>No. High scoring matches are the making of Test cricket.</p>
<p>For instance: how do you see tomorrow panning out and how much are you prepared to lay on the result?</p>chrisl commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d17282d0970c2015-11-07T09:04:27Z2015-11-07T09:04:27ZchrislTest cricket was cheapened today<p>Test cricket was cheapened today</p>Professor Rosseforp commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1728298970c2015-11-07T08:53:18Z2015-11-07T08:53:18ZProfessor RosseforpGood to see the blog back in action. The blog is my main interest in the cricket nowadays, and watching...<p>Good to see the blog back in action. The blog is my main interest in the cricket nowadays, and watching an actual game it barely seems necessary. However, I did watch some on the television set and heard some on the wireless, and heard one commentator talking about centuries at the WACA or the Gabba -- batsmen like to get that "notch in their belt". Now, I know that most belts have notches, but isn't this a phor mixmeta? Gunslingers indicate a kill with a notch on their gun, shepherds count sheep with a notched stick -- batsmen don't even have a belt, and certainly wouldn't put notches in them, would they?</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8ae72970b2015-11-07T08:37:31Z2015-11-07T08:37:31ZDoc TydonI hope and pray that the last, listless, lifeless, pathetic breath from my mouth is, on my death-bed as all...<p>I hope and pray that the last, listless, lifeless, pathetic breath from my mouth is, on my death-bed as all my relatives swarm around: "I apologise for nothing."</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c8c0b970d2015-11-07T08:26:02Z2015-11-07T08:26:02ZDoc TydonI remember back in my days working for the AG's dept and asking for posts elsewhere in which to drink...<p>I remember back in my days working for the AG's dept and asking for posts elsewhere in which to drink myself silly the warning: "Hay, Hell and Booligal."</p>
<p>I have a two road trips planned for this summer and on the second I am going to vist at last two off them, Hay and Booligal. Maybe I will see hell, but I reckon I have seen that already in Singapore cum Sydney.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8ae0e970b2015-11-07T08:19:28Z2015-11-07T08:19:28ZDoc TydonYou know, I love my country, my nation, my people. We Hannagans have been here since 1802 and I know...<p>You know, I love my country, my nation, my people. We Hannagans have been here since 1802 and I know the place from Bankstown to Black Springs as if it were my own personal tune that plays over and over in my brain daily, and I feel the weather, the mood, the slight looks, in my bones.</p>
<p>It's not my country any more, though.</p>
<p>That's ok.</p>
<p>Home is what you make it.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8ade6970b2015-11-07T08:12:51Z2015-11-07T08:12:51ZDoc TydonIn theme with your opening, extremely homo-erotic, post: Bill Collins channels Alan Jones Yet, I agree. Tops movie. When I...<p>In theme with your opening, extremely homo-erotic, post: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on0360UZiBc" rel="nofollow">Bill Collins channels Alan Jones</a></p>
<p>Yet, I agree. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmpMoIaYR2Q" rel="nofollow">Tops movie.</a></p>
<p>When I first saw it, one night drunk on late night channel 9 TV, I thought to myself: "Fuck. I agree."</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8ad67970b2015-11-07T07:55:20Z2015-11-07T07:55:20ZDoc TydonTim: "It's funny, you look at the innings of burns and warner and think "wow, what great Test innings" but...<p><i>Tim: "It's funny, you look at the innings of burns and warner and think "wow, what great Test innings" but in the context of the game, they've basically been given an unlimited T20 situation - go for it, because why not? score 40 from 20? that's perfect, you've done your job. Not to belittle it of course, they've shown how to bat with confidence on this pitch, but its really hard to actually compare this second innings to the first. Or to most other Test matches too."</i></p>
<p>Lulz</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d17280b9970c2015-11-07T07:47:50Z2015-11-07T07:47:50ZDoc Tydonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_9QooYDYtUKiwis beg the refs to end the day's play and the umps agree, there has been too much slaughter here....<p>Kiwis beg the refs to end the day's play and the umps agree, there has been too much slaughter here. </p>
<p>Let us rejoin tomorrow and feast upon the carcass of this hackneyed, moralising, sanctimonious, anti-racist, plebeian, south-seas-pom, foe.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1728084970c2015-11-07T07:37:59Z2015-11-07T07:37:59ZDoc Tydonm0nty must be enjoying this, seeing all the non-NSWelshmen amongst then runs.<p>m0nty must be enjoying this, seeing all the non-NSWelshmen amongst then runs.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c8ac1970d2015-11-07T07:36:29Z2015-11-07T07:36:29ZDoc Tydonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmQlBfxh4UsWait, he spilled it. No? Oh well, let's give them that top wicket then and store it up for later.<p>Wait, he spilled it.</p>
<p>No?</p>
<p>Oh well, let's give them that top wicket then and store it up for later.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8acc2970b2015-11-07T07:34:28Z2015-11-07T07:34:28ZDoc TydonOut! Saving his best for last. Good stuff. Will we lead by 600 plus by tomorrow lunch?<p>Out!</p>
<p>Saving his best for last. Good stuff.</p>
<p>Will we lead by 600 plus by tomorrow lunch?</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8ac92970b2015-11-07T07:27:54Z2015-11-07T07:27:54ZDoc TydonTop knock, Joe!<p>Top knock, Joe!</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d172800b970c2015-11-07T07:20:19Z2015-11-07T07:20:19ZDoc Tydonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NduGJ0F5sdIFor Richie McCaw falling all over every ruck as the ref looks on in silent aplomb, for Money Bill and...<p>For Richie McCaw falling all over every ruck as the ref looks on in silent aplomb, for Money Bill and his travails throughout every sporting hemisphere seeking mediocority here, he seeks it everywhere, all with the media onside in homoerotic fantasy to make sure it's a grand payday for his Hamas brethren, for every silver fern and every chicken Hei-tiki on the back of every kiwi labourer pretending to work in Syderney, get that double ton up yers!</p>
<p>Why did the Kiwi lunar project fail?</p>
<p><br />
Ran out of scaffolding.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1727fd8970c2015-11-07T07:12:56Z2015-11-07T07:12:56ZDoc TydonHaaaaa haaaa, missed run out, All Blecks.<p>Haaaaa haaaa, missed run out, All Blecks.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1727fd1970c2015-11-07T07:11:52Z2015-11-07T07:11:52ZDoc TydonFor Davey Boy's imminent ton.<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxslbXDBmaY" rel="nofollow">For Davey Boy's imminent ton.</a></p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8ac0f970b2015-11-07T07:10:09Z2015-11-07T07:10:09ZDoc TydonDavey Boy is going all in here.<p>Davey Boy is going all in here.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c891b970d2015-11-07T06:41:08Z2015-11-07T06:41:08ZDoc TydonWASP's nest.<p>WASP's nest.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8ab01970b2015-11-07T06:39:57Z2015-11-07T06:39:57ZDoc TydonCricinfo has the lede: "Burns hundred beats Gabba rain" yet has a pic of Kanye Gooserson with the subject: Kane...<p>Cricinfo has the lede: "Burns hundred beats Gabba rain" yet has a pic of Kanye Gooserson with the subject: Kane Williamson's 11th Test hundred helped New Zealand to 317 to frustrate Australia on the third day in Brisbane </p>
<p>That site is a wasp's nest of malevolent anglo and multi-racial discontent. </p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c88de970d2015-11-07T06:30:13Z2015-11-07T06:30:13ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Unlike Watto, Burns does not relentlessly drive the ball straight to fieldsmen.<p>Unlike Watto, Burns does not relentlessly drive the ball straight to fieldsmen.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8aaa1970b2015-11-07T06:28:27Z2015-11-07T06:28:27ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/From Crooky: "Burns and Warner are opening for the first time and they have shared partnerships of 161 and 173*,"...<p>From Crooky:</p>
<p>"Burns and Warner are opening for the first time and they have shared partnerships of 161 and 173*," he says. "Hayden/Langer's first three opening stands were 158, 224, 223!!"</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c88cb970d2015-11-07T06:27:29Z2015-11-07T06:27:29ZDoc TydonYes, it is. How does Joe's ton stack up against the last decade of Watto Lotto, in your opinion?<p>Yes, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzNubP9QAZQ" rel="nofollow">it is.</a></p>
<p>How does Joe's ton stack up against the last decade of Watto Lotto, in your opinion?</p>Cameronus commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c88b2970d2015-11-07T06:25:08Z2015-11-07T06:25:08ZCameronusIs the cricket on? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYpvlV2T6kw<p>Is the cricket on?</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYpvlV2T6kw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYpvlV2T6kw</a></p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c8839970d2015-11-07T06:15:22Z2015-11-07T06:15:22ZDoc TydonThe quintessential Quincessslander.<p>The quintessential Quincessslander.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8aa2a970b2015-11-07T06:14:38Z2015-11-07T06:14:38ZDoc TydonThe Quincessslander is a much derided as a mostly repressed homosexual but I would have thought that in this day...<p>The Quincessslander is a much derided as a mostly repressed homosexual but I would have thought that in this day and age it would have found true expression of its true spirit and have declared itself loud and proud.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8aa00970b2015-11-07T06:11:22Z2015-11-07T06:11:22ZDoc TydonMuch lulz. Well played, Sir!<p>Much lulz.</p>
<p>Well played, Sir!</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1727df3970c2015-11-07T06:08:45Z2015-11-07T06:08:45ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Big thrill for Joe Burns to make a ton at home on the GABBA in front of a full house...<p>Big thrill for Joe Burns to make a ton at home on the GABBA in front of a full house of coloured seats. </p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1727db4970c2015-11-07T06:01:57Z2015-11-07T06:01:57ZDoc TydonAddendum, for Cam: Billy Moore (born 7 May 1971 in Tenterfield, New South Wales )[1]<p>Addendum, for Cam: Billy Moore (born 7 May 1971 in Tenterfield, New South Wales )[1]</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c879d970d2015-11-07T06:00:55Z2015-11-07T06:00:55ZDoc TydonQuincesssslander! (1.09 mark)<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpim4HKHq3k" rel="nofollow">Quincesssslander!</a></p>
<p>(1.09 mark)</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c8756970d2015-11-07T05:58:31Z2015-11-07T05:58:31ZDoc TydonGo Joe!<p>Go Joe!</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1727d72970c2015-11-07T05:54:02Z2015-11-07T05:54:02ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/This is also the first time a team has had two 150 opening partnerships in the same Test<p>This is also the first time a team has had two 150 opening partnerships in the same Test</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8a952970b2015-11-07T05:50:22Z2015-11-07T05:50:22ZDoc TydonGood stat. How much for that to be 8 by the end of this series?<p>Good stat. How much for that to be 8 by the end of this series?</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8a911970b2015-11-07T05:42:10Z2015-11-07T05:42:10ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/4 century opening partnerships in a row. Trent Bridge, Oval, Gabba x 2.<p>4 century opening partnerships in a row. Trent Bridge, Oval, Gabba x 2.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8a8ea970b2015-11-07T05:35:01Z2015-11-07T05:35:01ZDoc TydonBurns is looking fucking flash here. Hate to say it, for superstition's sake, but I hope he gets a ton....<p>Burns is looking fucking flash here. Hate to say it, for superstition's sake, but I hope he gets a ton. </p>
<p>Queenslander!</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c8600970d2015-11-07T05:31:12Z2015-11-07T05:31:12ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Damn. My big fat mouth.<p>Damn. My big fat mouth.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c85f8970d2015-11-07T05:30:33Z2015-11-07T05:30:33ZDoc TydonIt is. Ha ha. How droll. I read your autobiography, don't forget.<p>It is.</p>
<p>Ha ha.</p>
<p>How droll.</p>
<p>I read your autobiography, don't forget.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c85ec970d2015-11-07T05:29:43Z2015-11-07T05:29:43ZDoc TydonI'd retire on a shot like that. From the game completely.<p>I'd retire on a shot like that. From the game completely.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c85e5970d2015-11-07T05:29:19Z2015-11-07T05:29:19ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/It is.<p>It is.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e8a890970b2015-11-07T05:27:14Z2015-11-07T05:27:14ZDoc TydonFuck it must feel good to smoke a ball out of the middle of the bat like that. Well played...<p>Fuck it must feel good to smoke a ball out of the middle of the bat like that.</p>
<p>Well played Joe Burns.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c84c9970d2015-11-07T04:59:19Z2015-11-07T04:59:19ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/"Is this pitch a typical Gabba pitch?" It is now. Think back to the 2010 Ashes. Looks like the Banana...<p>"Is this pitch a typical Gabba pitch?"</p>
<p>It is now. Think back to the 2010 Ashes. Looks like the Banana Benders have a dose of CA's and Nine's flat track disease.<br />
</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb088c8336970d2015-11-07T04:24:20Z2015-11-07T04:24:20ZDoc TydonOne of the kids asked me the other day "What is the Kali Yuga, Dad?" My answer was: "Depravity is...<p>One of the kids asked me the other day "What is the Kali Yuga, Dad?" My answer was:</p>
<p>"Depravity is lauded as morality, perversity as natural, good men are declared evil, cowardice is portrayed as honourable."</p>
<p>"Basically m0nty's twitter feed."</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1727805970c2015-11-07T03:38:35Z2015-11-07T03:38:35ZDoc TydonTony Tea @AfterGrogBlog "Williamson makes Australia bat again" He does? How often has Australia enforced the follow-on recently? #AUSvNZ There...<p>Tony Tea @AfterGrogBlog<br />
"Williamson makes Australia bat again" He does? How often has Australia enforced the follow-on recently? #AUSvNZ </p>
<p>There was some chat on nine this morning that Oz rarely enforces follow on anymore. Some good stuff there from 9 but I turned the sound off anyway as there is some drinking and thinking business to be done without the monotony of repeated cliches intervening. I can do that for myself.</p>
<p>In any case, kiwis didn't get to the follow on traget so Williamson didn't make us do anything.</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d1727738970c2015-11-07T03:19:46Z2015-11-07T03:19:46ZDoc TydonWhat's the pitch prediction for days 4 and 5? Currently lead by 244. We come out and put on 300+...<p>What's the pitch prediction for days 4 and 5?</p>
<p>Currently lead by 244. We come out and put on 300+ by lunch tomorrow for a 550 lead. Is the pitch expected to turn? Can't see it getting any better for the quicks in which case it's all down to Lippy in the last innings.</p>
<p>Is this pitch a typical Gabba pitch?</p>Doc Tydon commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e89d5f970b2015-11-07T01:32:28Z2015-11-07T01:32:28ZDoc TydonReally hope this series is a solid thrashing of the kiwis. Really sick of their holier than thou mendacity.<p>Really hope this series is a solid thrashing of the kiwis. Really sick of their holier than thou mendacity.</p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: THE GABBA'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c7e89b0f970b2015-11-07T00:58:09Z2015-11-07T00:58:09ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comEntertaining cricket this morning, and an enterprising approach from New Zealand. We could have a really good series on our...<p>Entertaining cricket this morning, and an enterprising approach from New Zealand. We could have a really good series on our hands, here.</p>