In the cricket

Discussion in 'Free Thoughts' started by olichokesonburntbail, Jul 7, 2009.

  1. Captain Kremmen All aboard, me Hearties! Valued Senior Member

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    The Bookies aren't taking bets on the result now.
    Not even 1 to 100 on a draw.
     
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  3. James R Just this guy, you know? Staff Member

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    England has retained the Ashes.
     
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  5. arfa brane call me arf Valued Senior Member

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    Looks like those Aussies need a nappy change, again.
     
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  7. ULTRA Realistically Surreal Registered Senior Member

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    Truly momentous days my cricket loving comrades, we finally got to (to americanise it) whoop thier tanned little asses..

    Happy days..
     
  8. Captain Kremmen All aboard, me Hearties! Valued Senior Member

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    Yes it wasn't a nappy day for them.
     
  9. arfa brane call me arf Valued Senior Member

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    Yes I think it's a given that
    "a captain's lot, is not a nappy one".

    Stlll, the little twerp shouldn't have argued with the ump when he took his rattle away.
     
  10. Spud Emperor solanaceous common tater Registered Senior Member

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    We'll be back!

    Poms were too good, they've got a very strong side, great bowling attack, Tremlett was awesome, great batting side, even a solid keeper (his glovework isn't brilliant but his footwork is and he doesn't make mistakes and can bat).

    Aussies have no bowling depth and their batsmen are not in form.
    Will it be a short time before they are back in control of world cricket or longer?
     
  11. Captain Kremmen All aboard, me Hearties! Valued Senior Member

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    It's not over yet spud.
    OK, so you haven't regained the Ashes, but a draw is still there to play for.
    Sydney. January 3rd. What a venue!

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  12. Spud Emperor solanaceous common tater Registered Senior Member

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    Hmm, let's talk about the weather.
    Darwin 31C and 92% humidity, Coober Pedy, sunny 42C, Sydney, 27C, Meekatharra, warm, 44C, Paraburdoo, very warm, 46.4C, Melbourne, 23.6C

    Nice try at concilliatory diplomacy Kremmen but you're transparent.
    I hate you ya smug prick.
    Just come out and say shit. Fuck that English foppery-stiff fucking- upper lip /chortle, 'we've all been there before' /snigger, 'never mind ole chap' *guffaw* crap.

    Give me a fucking break!!!!!

    Now, I'm consoling myself in the time honoured tradition, half a slab 'a coldies, a half baked root with arfa mongrel and 'arf a chance with a full house anna half decent pot.

    'spose I'll live.

    p.s, went for a snorkel yesty with no apparatus whatsoever bar the goggles and snorkel and came back with a size bream (on form, I'm a shoe in for the Sydney test).

    And, I was in the kitchen and cover drove a meaty blowfly into the louvres with a fucking wooden spoon. There is no justice!
     
  13. Captain Kremmen All aboard, me Hearties! Valued Senior Member

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    OK, you asked for it.

    The Australians are no good at Cricket any more.
    The Australians are no good at Cricket any more.
    The Australians are no good at Cricket any more.
    The Australians are no good at Cricket any more.

    What's the best way to say it?
    I just can't decide.

    Weather Forecast. UK

    Foggy and Cloudy.
    Grey and dull with occasional drizzle.
    Top temperatures 4-7 degrees
    Toards the end of the week it will be brighter, but colder, with a bitter North wind.
    This winter is a ferkin nightmare.

    Come on Sydney!
     
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  14. The Marquis Only want the best for Nigel Valued Senior Member

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    I think we'll never be as dominant as we were again.
    A lot can be said for the theory that Australia doesn't field strong sides anymore because the latter generations aren't playing cricket as kids.

    Australian schools. Have a peek; they "can't afford" a full set of cricket gear, so they go buy a soccer ball. Or a football (AFL), depending on location.
    When I was a lad there was a headlong mad rush at lunchtime to see who could get the bats first; now, there aren't any.
    Without a depth of tlanet in the country to choose from, you don't have depth. Take the subcontinent. Even if cricket is losing popularity, there are still millions of players. In Australia (New Zealand, West Indies) there are less people, less kids playing, ergo less of a talent pool. The Indians, Pakis, and even Bangladesh are going to be the new super sides in years to come.

    Simple economics. I worked it out years ago; I had a feeling even when Waugh was captain that I was a witness to the twlight years.

    And if you don't believe me, go look at the windies. Their kids started playing basketball instead, a good 15-20 years ago now.
    Now they can't play cricket.

    Add to that the the frustratingly short attention span of Gen Y.
    My sad, sad thought is that the game is doomed to become a minor sport.
     
  15. Captain Kremmen All aboard, me Hearties! Valued Senior Member

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    It's the safety equipment that costs the money.
    Pads, different sized helmets etc

    The basic equipment doesn't cost much.

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  16. Captain Kremmen All aboard, me Hearties! Valued Senior Member

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    Happy New Year Orstraliens.
    Fantastic fireworks display in Sydney Harbour.
    There is a big lighted hand on the bridge, on which the fingers disappear one by one and come back again.
    Is that some reference to Ponty?
     
  17. The Marquis Only want the best for Nigel Valued Senior Member

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    Dollars and cents, bean counters... watch it happen in the next ten years.

    * edit - Oh. Besaides - that pic proves my point. They're doing that every day.
     
  18. The Marquis Only want the best for Nigel Valued Senior Member

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    And happy new year to you too, btw

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  19. Captain Kremmen All aboard, me Hearties! Valued Senior Member

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    You misunderstand me. I'm not being conciliatory.
    If you win in Sydney, then the series is drawn.
    We don't want to "Retain" the ashes. That's a technical victory.
    We want to win the series on Australian soil, and take home the ashes as rightly ours. We want you to feel like we did when you beat us 5-0.
    You could have let us win one, you barstards.

    On the other hand, if telling you that a loss in Sydney would be a deep disappointment to all Poms, is being conciliatory, then I suppose I am.

    Happy New Year Spud, Spudess, and Spudlets, and to all the hippies at Tantawangalo.
     
  20. Captain Kremmen All aboard, me Hearties! Valued Senior Member

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    Sydney. January 4th. Let Battle Commence.

    Orstraliens. Just keep this in mind.
    If Australia wins, then us Poms have "retained" the ashes.
    Hoo Bloody Ray!
    We will probably celebrate a little.
    It's a bit like celebrating the hospital's decision not to cut your leg off.

    But if we win, just imagine what will happen when the team returns.

    Out will come the London Red Buses.
    Pietersen and his mate Flintoff, and all his new mates will be drunk again, toppling their progeny out into the London crowds below, laughing and shouting.
    You will also see this face on your TVs, Talking guff.

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    Boris Johnson, Idiot Savante and possibly Clairvoyante, with that out-there hairdo, Mayor of London.


    Could you stand that?
    Buckle up, and stop your whining.
    It's all to play for.

    Remember what they said at Gallipoli:
    "This is a bit over the top."

    Curm on Siddeny!
     
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  21. Captain Kremmen All aboard, me Hearties! Valued Senior Member

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    Nearly Midnight in England.
    Our Rosy cheeked premier was on TV earlier predicting a year of even deeper austerity.
    I did intend to go to bed early in response to his message of direness, but here I am at two minutes to midnight.

    What do I hope for?

    More birds in my garden.
    Less cats.
    A fair world for all.
    No new wars.
    Less shite.

    Ah
    The merry tones of Big Ben
    The fireworks!
    Bong Bong Bong
    More Bongs
    Yet more Bongs

    I'm sure that was only eleven Bongs.
    Where's a Bong when you need one?

    It's a ferkin good firework display though.
     
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  22. Captain Kremmen All aboard, me Hearties! Valued Senior Member

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    Our Rosy Cheeked Premier, David Cameron.
    He stayed up all night, checking on the cricket score, with his Blackberry.

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    If you were a Victorian street urchin, gazing longingly through the window of the High Street sweet shop, surely this is the face you would see.
    The shop owner's boy, sitting on the counter, his plump legs dangling, eating a big bar of chocolate.

    @spud
    The Queensland floods have been on the news.
    Has that affected your area at all?
     
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  23. Captain Kremmen All aboard, me Hearties! Valued Senior Member

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    Please Help

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    This little seal-pup was washed up on the shore at Tantawangalo, helpless.
    He is currently being cared for at the hippy commune.
    $5 (Orstralien) could save his life. Please donate.
     

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