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I blame the supporters...bananas

If I was Cross, I wouldn't tell him that.

Try Goldstein/Hogan on for size..

Smith and Rogers 495 England 415 Smith is going from strength to strength averaging mid 70's since England 2013.

Yeah, where is Rhino these days? Looking forward to the long cold nights, I hope Harris' immediate retirement won't influence the balance of the team. But we will miss him.

Are you talking about Tomic or Krygios?....

Two what, od?

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Cheer up, the wheel is turning. Even though it's like turning the Queen Mary.

Goodness gracious...the comments! AA contention this year. Nearly won B&F last year didn't he? Blue chip defender, credit to his hard work and the will to better himself each outing.

Hardwick said it himself. They didn't come to play, and I'd include Rance in Hardwick's labelling of his team - insipid. They are indeed better than that. Rance is better that that. And you're kidding yourself if you disagree. Kudos to Jesse though on his game, he made his presence count on the night, on a big stage. Impressive. Now here comes the big tests. I'm hoping he excels.

Let's see how the kid handles himself in the next few weeks against better organised teams unlike the flakey Richmond we've come to expect.

Agree Redleg. Momentum would be good for this group.

Tough luck re: Faulkner. Great finishing record with the bat. Looks as though Clarke will be back to take the helm. Whilst Bailey hasn't got a great batting record of late in his last several knocks (short knocks). Thoughts ? My thoughts are if he is fit to go, he plays - despite his absence in the ODI arena. Not a bad Summer to date result wise with the exception of the sad loss to Phillip Hughes. NZ have got a terrific record at home, almost a monty for the Semi's one would suggest.

Caught glimpses of it. Didn't make much of an impact on me.

Yes, Pattinson was awesome early. Touch wood they are both injury free and in form approaching the Ashes mid year. It would be awesome if they were one day both playing for Australia in full flight.

Pumped that we've landed this dynamic footballer. Adds something different to our team.

My prayers and thoughts are with Hughesy and his family and mates.

Johnson new ball. Bang! 198-4 Younis knocks up a ton then falls lbw to Johnson. Run rate a tick under 2.50; crowd: 17

Well, at least the latter part of that comment was right.

As was I in that last few minutes v Bulldogs.

Yeah, I see a lot of Hodge in him, good call. Over the moon having Tyson in the red & blue.

Yep. Sometimes a bit untidy with his disposal. He appears to have a few strings to his bow including nous/smarts - hopefully just a progression in his development. Certainly his hardness in the clinches and reactiveness at stoppages is a huge plus in his overall game.

Congratulations should also go to Bangladesh on hosting a pretty good tournament; despite the failings of the Aussies.

Indeed. I'm more concerned who is in and out for UF these days.