True.
True.
True. Just watching as it's the only live local on TV. Sad.
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Interesting as you say tm.
I'm tipping crowds will be down somewhat for a little while yet until many people have faith that things will be somewhat returned to what we all knew.
The stench and the overhanging Sword of Damocles of Covid will keep quite a few people away from big gatherings for a while yet, and with all the constant uncertainty, I don't blame them.
But we will see.
I'm tipping crowds will be down somewhat for a little while yet until many people have faith that things will be somewhat returned to what we all knew.
The stench and the overhanging Sword of Damocles of Covid will keep quite a few people away from big gatherings for a while yet, and with all the constant uncertainty, I don't blame them.
But we will see.
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Yeah - Aust were in big trouble, I think 5 for not much going into the last day so it was a matter of when not if they lost the test, but Langer and Gilly just kept on scoring runs, and it was amazing to watch Pakistan slowly self destruct out on the ground. I thought it would be over just after lunch but little did I know.
The power of test cricket- you can’t beat it I reckon.
Yes, I love test cricket too.
I think that was Gilly's 2nd test match, not a bad start to his test career.
When Gilchrist went in we were 5/126 chasing 369 for victory.
At stumps on day 4 we were 5/188.
They put on 238 - Langer fell at 364.
Yes, it is the ninth highest successful run chase in Test history.
At the time, it was third.
And yes, it was Gilchrist's second Test.
Outside Australia, the game is more famous for this incident during the chase:
At stumps on day 4 we were 5/188.
They put on 238 - Langer fell at 364.
Yes, it is the ninth highest successful run chase in Test history.
At the time, it was third.
And yes, it was Gilchrist's second Test.
Outside Australia, the game is more famous for this incident during the chase:
Scott “ can’t throw can’t bowl” Muller played in that test.
I remember watching that game. Thought we were gone for all money, then started counting down the runs as Gilly and Langer chased it.
And Langer hit the cover off the ball to the keeper in his partnership with Gilly but was given not out.
If the first game was this week I don't think I would go. Let's see what happens in 3 months time but it will be interesting
Prior to Covid, I went to pretty much every home game. I went once in 2021. I will still go sometimes, but I doubt I will go every game.
I dont think I want to be in big crowds, and 2 years off, watching on TV has sort of broken the habit.
Maybe we should start a new thread abut attending games, but I will certainly be going to the footy. There will be some who will go less often because of crowds and the like, and some who will go more often because of missing the live experience. I don't think the AFL will see the massive crowds they are touting, I reckon they are mis-reading the situation. They are just so arrogant that they think if crowds are allowed to return they will just appear. Mind you, they don't care as crowds are just decoration for the TV coverage as far as they are concerned. This is how you kill the game, by not looking after the core supporters, interest can be lost, but the AFL can't seem to see this.
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This is a very salient point Brodders.
Interests and focus or simply priorities have shifted for many, and most people have learned to do without over the past 2 years in regard to many things.
Fancy not even admitting it to your teammates. Elite honesty, eh JL.
They've got umpires, snicko, slo mo, G spot n reviews. If no one calls you out, keep batting.
Yet Broad was castigated for doing that exact thing by most of the aussie public a few years ago. Seems its ok for Langer but not ok for someone not Australian
There was a slight difference, Broad's was a lot more blatant, he knicked off to first slip, Langer's was a caught behind.
Broad was entitled to not walk, and while technically the same, Broad's was a poor look because it was so obvious.
The most extraordinary thing about the Broad one is that standing his ground even crossed his mind.
He might as well have driven the ball straight to mid-off and waited for the umpire to give him out.
As for Langer and honesty, check this one out ... and watch it to the end. It ain't Ponting!
He might as well have driven the ball straight to mid-off and waited for the umpire to give him out.
As for Langer and honesty, check this one out ... and watch it to the end. It ain't Ponting!
