Wadda We Sing

Shall we start a "Changes for the Fifth Test" thread Macca? Much like our beloved Demons every week ! The side was down and out 18m ago and has been rebuilding ever since. Im still not that convinced on anyone except Smith and Cummings tbh. Take those 2 out and its a pretty ordinary side. But thats ok, the others will come on and there will be new additions. What to do with Dave Warner? Well he opens 1st test in Brisbane in the summer i think. Pakistan is it? Do you send him into the 5th test and tell him to go find some form which he may well do now the pressure is off, or do you give someone else a chance. Drop him down the order? Hes a specialist opener really, so not much point with 1 game to go i guess. Do you rekon they might play a few who havent had a chance so far on the tour? Its been a long summer so a few may well be rested. Onwards to the Oval.

I also think a big shout out for Joffra Archer is in order. Joff was the one who felled Steve Smith and Poked the Bear. If not for Joff, we may not have selected Kid Charlemagne, discovering a new No 3 batsman in the process. The Kid went on to help steady the ship in Smiths absence, forcing his selection to be retained, eventually leading to the hand-grenade delivery that sent Leech on his way and thus handing us the Ashes. Good on ya Joffra, thanks.

8 -173 Fat Lady has entered the building...

Well well.......how many overs left? How many reviews do we have left? Suddenly the questions arise. When Stokes went out, i didnt think theyd make it to tea. Lyon is obviously playing well below his best, with the sore and cut finger giving us a clue as to why. 4 wickets left, they could get through here but so could we. BIG session coming up. Edit Min 36 overs remain. 216 balls to be exact. If each batsman could face 50 balls each then.....

Everyone talking about Stokes walking..(and good on him)...but... would he have walked if Australia were out of reviews, i wonder?

Wow 4/74 Cummings 4/20!

Yep 66 run partnership broken and Cummings with all 3, bowling exceptionally well from his first over.

You would think Roy would take his vest to the dry cleaners once in a while? Thats a huge red wine stain......does explain his scores though i guess.....

Think your right re pitch....lets hope Lyon can up the ante. The kiwi is injured, didnt bowl remember. He might make a few runs, but thats it.

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Thats it Macca. Funny we were around 200 in front of the Poms after the 1st innings....now let me see who made 200....? Blue skies in Manchester. Not long now. Who will be the hero of the day i wonder...

Yes Macca your cricket predictions are pretty good indeed. I got one for ya. Steve Smith Hi Bat, just put a few bob on and roll it over into the next 10 tests !

Ah, the old audio only status. Good idea ! I listened to my first Ashes with the crystal radio under my pillow hearing Bob Massie take the Poms apart with16 wickets over in England together with the old pencil into the desk special effects trick to recreate the ball hitting the bat ! Ye indeed it was a glorious late evening session and the bowling by our boys certainly went up a notch. I cant see them holding out all day to be honest. They know theyre beaten now. Root was the one who had to hang around for a few sessions and the look on his face after his second first ball duck for the series, said it all. With Stokes carrying a shoulder, he didnt bowl all innings, it would be a mammoth effort. Once, but not twice. Still one thing you cant do in this series is predict anything. Weather can change quickly in this global warming era and their computer models arent 100%. Tonight will tell.

Great days play....thanks guys......have a great trip DJ.

.........and there it is in 2 balls ! They will be defending from here 2-0 !!

Well theyre gonna have to break the run chase record again if theyre going to beat us. Have you noticed Stokes hasnt bowled, so hes injured.........

Yes we are very privileged indeed. Edit: Bugger.......going for the big hit 82 Pretty amazing when your lowest score in a series so far is 82.

How many bouncers can you bowl in 1 over...6? I still thought it was only 2.....

So many possibilities DJ Whats the go with the Oval? Which side will it favour? Someone said something about the coin toss before.....

You still with us Macca.......

And another 50 to the professor........26 fifties and 26 centuries.

Smith he plays the ball so late....i always think its got though and suddenly its crashing into the ropes.....

Ovaltine and Leach are getting us off the hook here......