The Ashes - Page 12

bookworm_020 · 12-18-06, 05:05 PM

At least I can face my brother in law at christmas without him gloating at me that England has the ashes (He's a pom). Oh well, there is always next time for the English.

Here is to a good fight by England in the next two matches, and that they can put up a fight.

Konovalov · 12-20-06, 06:36 AM

Warnie appears set to retire after the Sydney New Years Test: http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/...290604407.html

I really thought that he may play on for another year and possibly even play in the next Ashes series in England. But it looks like I am wrong. I'm just grateful for being around to watch one of the greatest if not the best spin bowler in history. Sure he is a flawed and controversial character off the field, but in the application of his art as a leg spin bowler he is a genius without equal.

horsa · 12-20-06, 06:51 AM

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I really thought that he may play on for another year and possibly even play in the next Ashes series in England

Mmmmm ... I thought he'd tour once more as well. I suppose thinking about it this is a very good decision. He will know best how his body is reacting to the stresses of top class cricket and may have gauged that all he has to look forward to is the media asking "is Warne past it ?" every time he has a poor return. He's righted the "wrong" of losing the Ashes in 2005. so to speak, and is about to take an all time record of 700 wickets. Why wait for the bad times ?

Ironically, this is probably the best news England have had all tour.

Having said all that I must salute and recognise the truly all time great player that he is.

Konovalov · 12-20-06, 06:57 AM

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Ironically, this is probably the best news England have had all tour.

It could be better. For example. Ponting could trip over, break his leg and be out for the rest of the Ashes. This appears the only way to stop the guy from averaging 100 and raking in 750 plus runs for the series.

Then again I forgot that there are two other Australian batsmen in Clarke and Hussey (Mr Cricket) that are also averaging over 100 in this series and who in fact are above Ponting. From a statistical standpoint, I don't think I have seen such a lop-sided series. Just look at this: http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/20..._TEST_AVS.html

horsa · 12-20-06, 07:00 AM

Ponting is in the form of his life, but he is fallible. Warne is God like.

Konovalov · 12-20-06, 07:17 AM

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Ponting is in the form of his life, but he is fallible. Warne is God like.

Yeah, but Warne is fallible with the ladies because he thinks that he is God's gift to them.

mr chris · 12-20-06, 07:18 AM

Yep Warne is god like.

But everyone is a bit faillable around the ladies. hehe
It will be a shame when he finaly calls time on his test career.

horsa · 12-20-06, 07:30 AM

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Yeah, but Warne is fallible with the ladies because he thinks that he is God's gift to them.

If that's the secret of his success then I hope the England team fornicates with half of Australia

( disclaimer : this is irony, and in no way way reflects on the the charming and beautiful wives of all England team members, who I am sure would never remotely consider such a thing )

STEED · 12-20-06, 12:34 PM

Shane Warne will be missed by me he was one heck of a great bowler and could do things with the cricket ball that would make your eyes pop out.

And Glenn McGrath or so set to retire, well they both done a great job for Australia. I'm sure the Australia will unleash there new secret weapon on us Brits when they come over in 2009.

bookworm_020 · 12-20-06, 05:20 PM

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Ponting is in the form of his life, but he is fallible. Warne is God like.

Warne God like????:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

A radio staion asked listeners to suggest which photo of him should be used by Australia post for a commemartive stamp. I wanted to suggest a photo of him in his Y fronts with those two english women, holding a inflatable oversized dong!

That sums him up to a tea!!

mr chris · 12-20-06, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by horsa

Ponting is in the form of his life, but he is fallible. Warne is God like.

Warne God like????:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

A radio staion asked listeners to suggest which photo of him should be used by Australia post for a commemartive stamp. I wanted to suggest a photo of him in his Y fronts with those two english women, holding a inflatable oversized dong!

That sums him up to a tea!!

What a good time guy. You gott slove Warne he rocks and that is coming froma pom

horsa · 12-20-06, 07:33 PM

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Warne God like????:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

A radio staion asked listeners to suggest which photo of him should be used by Australia post for a commemartive stamp. I wanted to suggest a photo of him in his Y fronts with those two english women, holding a inflatable oversized dong!

That sums him up to a tea!!

Good to see he's well thought of back in Oz

bookworm_020 · 12-20-06, 07:50 PM

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Warne God like????:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

A radio staion asked listeners to suggest which photo of him should be used by Australia post for a commemartive stamp. I wanted to suggest a photo of him in his Y fronts with those two english women, holding a inflatable oversized dong!

That sums him up to a tea!!

Good to see he's well thought of back in Oz

People respect him as a bowler, no one doubts that! But as a person, everyone sees him as a bit of a sleaze

(look at the affair and behavour here and overseas). I also don't forget the drug taking inceident as well!

I have far greater respect for McGrath, HE took time off to help his wife when she came down with brest cancer, and did it again when it reappeared. He has also funraised for brest cancer and been very honest in his dealings with it. He keeps his family life away from the cameras as well.

A man to respect on many levels!

Konovalov · 12-21-06, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by horsa

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Warne God like????:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

A radio staion asked listeners to suggest which photo of him should be used by Australia post for a commemartive stamp. I wanted to suggest a photo of him in his Y fronts with those two english women, holding a inflatable oversized dong!

That sums him up to a tea!!

Good to see he's well thought of back in Oz

People respect him as a bowler, no one doubts that! But as a person, everyone sees him as a bit of a sleaze

(look at the affair and behavour here and overseas). I also don't forget the drug taking inceident as well!

I have far greater respect for McGrath, HE took time off to help his wife when she came down with brest cancer, and did it again when it reappeared. He has also funraised for brest cancer and been very honest in his dealings with it. He keeps his family life away from the cameras as well.

A man to respect on many levels!

Too right.

horsa · 12-21-06, 07:50 AM

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People respect him as a bowler, no one doubts that! But as a person, everyone sees him as a bit of a sleaze

(look at the affair and behavour here and overseas). I also don't forget the drug taking inceident as well!

I have far greater respect for McGrath, HE took time off to help his wife when she came down with brest cancer, and did it again when it reappeared. He has also funraised for brest cancer and been very honest in his dealings with it. He keeps his family life away from the cameras as well.

Yep, that's an interesting comparison and there's no contest,

but I think we might be getting our issues crossed here. The original reference to "God like" was a strictly cricketing comparison that refelected his incomparable affect on the psyche of England's batsmen.

On the other hand, I'm sure God would have a thing or two to say about using that comparison for Warne's record in his private life.

After the route at Lord's in 2005, I was resigned to England never regaining the Ashes while McGraw and Warne were around ( wrong of course) however, now that they are both retiring it feels like Christmas has come early

12-18-06, 05:05 PM	#166
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	At least I can face my brother in law at christmas without him gloating at me that England has the ashes (He's a pom). Oh well, there is always next time for the English. Here is to a good fight by England in the next two matches, and that they can put up a fight. __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

12-20-06, 06:36 AM	#167
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Shane Warne to retire? Warnie appears set to retire after the Sydney New Years Test: http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/...290604407.html I really thought that he may play on for another year and possibly even play in the next Ashes series in England. But it looks like I am wrong. I'm just grateful for being around to watch one of the greatest if not the best spin bowler in history. Sure he is a flawed and controversial character off the field, but in the application of his art as a leg spin bowler he is a genius without equal. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

12-20-06, 07:18 AM	#172
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Yep Warne is god like. But everyone is a bit faillable around the ladies. hehe It will be a shame when he finaly calls time on his test career. __________________

12-20-06, 12:34 PM	#174
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Shane Warne will be missed by me he was one heck of a great bowler and could do things with the cricket ball that would make your eyes pop out. And Glenn McGrath or so set to retire, well they both done a great job for Australia. I'm sure the Australia will unleash there new secret weapon on us Brits when they come over in 2009. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

12-20-06, 07:00 AM	#170
horsa Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Halifax, England Posts: 502 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 3	Ponting is in the form of his life, but he is fallible. Warne is God like.