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Interesting point. I seem to recall during our glory days that I heard commentators/players mentioning they aim for at least 25% of their total runs to be in singles.

I can't see how the weather is likely to prevent England getting the win here. Indeed, if it stays away, we're likely 15 runs shy of a 2-1 lead.

Great take from Haddin puts Australia right into the driver's seat. Cook gone for 62, England now 4-110 - still 417 behind.

People having a go at a 19 year-old first-year player are missing the bigger picture. In fact, arguably, the entire picture. Our club is rotten. The culture is putrid. We can't develop players and are mediocre to the core. None of this is Toumpas' fault - unfortunately it is now his problem.

Yep. It's Clarke's fault that the other guys are knobs, Watson refuses to fix technical flaws and we have no other decent batsmen in the country.

Watson - what a hack.

When subbing him off, we should've claimed the concussion sub. Kent comes on for 20 minutes and, barring injury, stays on. Sneaky, I know, but just a little bending of the rules!

And Ablett Jnr. was pretty well regarded as a soft, lazy footballer in his first 100 games... IMO Trengove is far more of a concern than Toumpas at the moment, and the rest of our midfield is an even bigger worry again.

He had a shocker, to be sure, but it can be a funny old game. If Fitz doesn't get that free kick, Jimmy has a kick and, potentially, goal 40 seconds in. Needs a run in the seconds.

Great captaincy from Clarke to put Watson on. Ball coming on well and the shorter man gets the LB. Root tough to see if it's pad first or bat or both at the same time. No way it's conclusive evidence - should be out. Is out.

Dave Warner - too big for his boots and I, for one, wouldn't be sad if I never saw him in the baggy green ever again.

Sorry to bump (this'll be the last one!) - I've received another email from the club about sending a loyalty certificate and team photo. I've PM'd you with details and what you need to do.

Is it true that the hotspot missed Jonathon Trott's edge onto his pad in the second innings because they were showing a replay of an earlier hotspot?

It's shocking. In my opinion, the downsides and drawbacks of the DRS system far outweigh the benefits it brings.

And that's why you save your reviews.

Flashbacks of 2005!

A poor decision for sure, but it shouldn't be forgotten the reason we couldn't challenge it. The referral of the LB earlier in the day was absolutely shocking and completely wasted our last review. Costly. While Pattinson should've known better, I place the blame pretty squarely with Haddin. He should've known the ball was passing leg by a mile and said as much immediately. Could cost us dearly, if it hasn't already.

Ed Cowan! What in the world were you thinking?!?

Siddle with 5 of 6!

Wow! What a day! Sharapova out. FEDERER out!!! 7 withdrawals including big Jo and Azarenka. Opens the door for Murray and probably cements it for Serena.

Hi all, I've PM'd all the relevant people (I believe) about contact from the club. Please let me know if you didn't get a PM but should've. At the risk of revealing myself to be an idiot - I can't figure how (or if) you send multiple PMs to people in the one go.

Game of Thrones. Season 3. Episode 9. You have killed television for me. You are the worst thing I have ever witnessed and now I not only hate all forms of entertainment media, I also hate life. You should have come with a warning. You didn't. You are the worst.

If someone could logically explain to me why he played round 2 after his round 1 showing that'd be great. If they could go further and explain why he was then made sub before being dropped for GWS I'd be eternally grateful. He's been poorly handled this year IMHO but the kid will be good - we just need to develop experienced leaders (or get one in) that he can learn the craft form.

The club have got behind our sponsorship, putting an article on the website here. Go Dees!

It didn't take long, did it?