GodEmperor Palpatine Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 As it has been pointed out before, great at giving it, terrible at taking it. Beyond being a bad loser, you could well be right. Dont agree Gaz, he's whiney, hypocritical, he cant take losing, happy to dish it out when everything is rosy... cant take it back. True Australian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Same discussion topic on Sky. Michael Holding was saying that it doesn't help the bowler if he's repeatedly overstepping and only finds out when he takes a wicket. Yes, that's the discussion I was party too. But, surely the umpires not looking out for or calling no balls are depriving teams of runs they would acquire for the calling of the no ball. Seems very odd to me. Will we one day have it in football where offside is only calledif on a review of a goal someone is seen to be offside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 And I think the biggest sport in Australia is cricket. I'm not sure on numbers but purely because its the true national game. AFL is played by VIC, TAS, SA and WA. NRL is played by NSW and QLD. Rugby union by NSW, QLD and WA. Everyone plays and watches cricket. Aussie old mate you really have let yourself down with this post. Lets clear up all the errors: 1) AFL is played in VIC, TAS, SA and WA .................... NO, NO, NO !! Sydney Swans are from which state ? Brisbane Lions are from which state ? I am not aware of any TAS team that plays in the AFL but please correct me if I am wrong. 2) NRL is played in NSW & QLD ................. NO, NO, NO !! Canberra Raiders are from which state / territory ? Melbourne Storm are from which state ? Auckland Warriors are from which state / territory / country ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 I'm sure you're right but I'm going on experience culturally. Walk around Sydney or all of Queensland on AFL Grand Final Day and majority won't even know a game is on. Same with NRL GF in Melbourne and that's when the Storm are even in the final! Whereas cricket - everyone plays it and everyone will be watching us win the Ashes or have an interest. It's the one truly national sport. Sorry but one word sums up these observations ...................... Bollycocks !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Bollycocks !! I don't know what this means but I think I may start using it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Yes, that's the discussion I was party too. But, surely the umpires not looking out for or calling no balls are depriving teams of runs they would acquire for the calling of the no ball. Seems very odd to me. Will we one day have it in football where offside is only calledif on a review of a goal someone is seen to be offside? Indeed - that was my train of though as well. And.... I can see football adopting a similar strategy with offside rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 So in Australia's one true sport they are being battered.... by England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 So it's possible that today England will win a Salt Cellar full of dust ................... YAY !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 The point is they are probably the worst losers this side of Tharg. It is the end of their universe .......... until the nest series, of course. "Their boys took one HELL of a beating!!!!" TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 The point is they are probably the worst losers this side of Tharg. It is the end of their universe .......... until the nest series, of course. "Their boys took one HELL of a beating!!!!" TFRwhat ia a NEST series ? Eastenders with Sparrows ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 2 to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Middle stump out the ground! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 That is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 That'll do nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Congrats to Cook and the boys. Awesome stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 That's the Ashes regained 3-1 with the Oval to come. The Aussies will be demoralised especially if Clarke steps down and a crushing 4-1 is on the cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I actually don't have a problem with Clarke yes he has said stuff he probably regrets as have many but think he has handled himself in a class way especially with the Phil Hughes tragedy. Good luck to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBibs Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I actually don't have a problem with Clarke yes he has said stuff he probably regrets as have many but think he has handled himself in a class way especially with the Phil Hughes tragedy. Good luck to him Spot on Super. I think the Hughes tragedy has a taken a bit of the 'edge' off the Aussies and they weren't quite as in your face as they would otherwise have been. Presumably Aussie will be on in a bit to predict a 4-3 Aussie series win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 That's the Ashes regained 3-1 with the Oval to come. The Aussies will be demoralised especially if Clarke steps down and a crushing 4-1 is on the cards.I'm so excited I need to change my incontinence pad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Can England win the ashes? The answer is an emphatic NO...... http://dennisdoescricket.com/can-england-win-the-ashes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I actually don't have a problem with Clarke yes he has said stuff he probably regrets as have many but think he has handled himself in a class way especially with the Phil Hughes tragedy. Good luck to him Generally find Clarke to be a very decent bloke and a gracious loser. Same as Ponting before him. Sure, they always want to batter us, but they speak well of England in defeat interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Can England win the ashes? The answer is an emphatic NO......http://dennisdoescricket.com/can-england-win-the-ashes/ Genuinely baffling. Imagine thinking that Warner is better than Cook... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Joe Root > Steven Smith http://www.icc-cricket.com/player-rankings/mens-test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 FOR SALE, Australian cricket bats little used, make an offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 FOR SALE, Australian cricket bats little used, make an offer. The edges are a bit worn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Genuinely baffling. Imagine thinking that Warner is better than Cook... Aussie must of wrote that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Aussie must of wrote that I think that Warner is a good player and, given England's issues with openers, would definitely get into the England team. But to suggest that his achievements are comparable with Cook's is absurd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Spot on Super. I think the Hughes tragedy has a taken a bit of the 'edge' off the Aussies and they weren't quite as in your face as they would otherwise have been. Definitely, and to be fair they and the England team said when it happened that Hughes' death should be a watershed moment in relations between the 2 teams. The last couple of series before this one had a really nasty edge to them. I'm all for a bit of sledging but the general feeling was that it had gone too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I'm pushing the boat out and having toast with my baked beans such is my level of excitement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Aussie must of wrote that Not if you are looking at anything with a level of fact rather than fiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.