RIP Australian cricket.
What does that say about our cricket?
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What does that say about our cricket?
Hilarious cramp there.
review system fail.
Disagree, for me that is perfect - it was possibly clipping the bail maybe, but not definitely so no reason to overturn it. I would hate to see those really close decisions being overturned.
And in brighter news, Johnson is gone.
Bloody Ian Healy - there was no inside edge!
He kept crapping on about it, and then when it was shown there wasn't he mumbled something about the crowd hiding it, then a minute later talking about the inside edge again.
I was going to say the same thing. He's a f**kin knob.
He kept crapping on about it, and then when it was shown there wasn't he mumbled something about the crowd hiding it, then a minute later talking about the inside edge again.
This from cricinfo: Tremlett to Siddle, no run, huge appeal for lbw, turned down by Marais Erasmus and Strauss wants a review! After all three Hot Spot angles, it shows there was no inside edge there, which was one of the main questions. Aha, but Virtual Eye or Eagle Eye or whatever Channel Nine use, says umpire's call for clipping the top of leg stump, so Siddle is safe.
Australians really are stupid. I wish they gave it out just to see what he'd have said.TopLeft072010-12-16 21:44:44
Bloody Ian Healy - there was no inside edge!
He kept crapping on about it, and then when it was shown there wasn't he mumbled something about the crowd hiding it, then a minute later talking about the inside edge again.
He kept crapping on about it, and then when it was shown there wasn't he mumbled something about the crowd hiding it, then a minute later talking about the inside edge again.
And continues with "everything is going Englands way, the bowling to Johnson wasn't a great plan, but it worked". How can he say it wasn't a great plan when they knew he was going to keep playing that shot no matter where the fielders were - seems like a pretty good plan to me.aitkenmike2010-12-16 21:46:58
Healy is just a massive homo.
All out 268. Disappointing end for England after their start. Siddle added more than the top 4 for christs sake.
Yeah let them off a bit there really eh probably 60 runs or so more than they should've got i reckon
f**k me... Aus cricket commentators make me want to go postal.
Dear Ricky,
You are a sh*t c**t.
Please continue.
Lubs ya
2B
You are a sh*t c**t.
Please continue.
Lubs ya
2B
review system fail.
Disagree, for me that is perfect - it was possibly clipping the bail maybe, but not definitely so no reason to overturn it. I would hate to see those really close decisions being overturned.
While I understand your point, to me it seams odd that we're using technology to tell us if the ball was going to hit then when the technology proves it would have it's still not given out. Are we giving benefit of the doubt in case the technology might be slightly out? If that is the case it shouldn't be used.
Dear Ricky,You are a sh*t c**t.Please continue.Lubs ya2B
Dear Ricky,
Stop popping your collar like a 14 year old you boofhead c**t.
Hate you forever,
TL
f**k me... Aus cricket commentators make me want to go postal.
There is a bit of a trend with aussie sport commentators in general. Excluding Ray Warren.TopLeft072010-12-16 22:40:11
Costigan... ��
I use to hate costo but my warriors supporting buddies all love him and he slowly grew on me. One thing is for sure - McIvor = poos replacement 
Warnie trying to plug his show before it gets pulled.
Mitchell Johnson going at Strauss after every ball with verbals. Strauss survives the day and gets the last word, for now. Looking forward to tomorrow, hoping these two can knock up big scores.
review system fail.
Disagree, for me that is perfect - it was possibly clipping the bail maybe, but not definitely so no reason to overturn it. I would hate to see those really close decisions being overturned.
While I understand your point, to me it seams odd that we're using technology to tell us if the ball was going to hit then when the technology proves it would have it's still not given out. Are we giving benefit of the doubt in case the technology might be slightly out? If that is the case it shouldn't be used.
There is a margin of error to the technology - its not 100% accurate. If the ball is within that 'orange' area, from what I understand of it, it is within the margin of error, and thus doesn't conclusively prove that the umpire was wrong (or right) and thus isn't overturned. If it is in the 'red' zone, even with the margin of error it is definitely hitting, and the decision can be overturned with absolute confidence.
Seems a fair system to me, and also goes with the intent of the system - to remove the absolute shocker.
review system fail.
Disagree, for me that is perfect - it was possibly clipping the bail maybe, but not definitely so no reason to overturn it. I would hate to see those really close decisions being overturned.
While I understand your point, to me it seams odd that we're using technology to tell us if the ball was going to hit then when the technology proves it would have it's still not given out. Are we giving benefit of the doubt in case the technology might be slightly out? If that is the case it shouldn't be used.
There is a margin of error to the technology - its not 100% accurate. If the ball is within that 'orange' area, from what I understand of it, it is within the margin of error, and thus doesn't conclusively prove that the umpire was wrong (or right) and thus isn't overturned. If it is in the 'red' zone, even with the margin of error it is definitely hitting, and the decision can be overturned with absolute confidence.
Seems a fair system to me, and also goes with the intent of the system - to remove the absolute shocker.
totally agree, the review system was never intended to have the umpire's original call overturned, it was more there to confirm that the unmpire was correct, so they only overturn the absolute errors.
Also in cricket, India are 136-9 against South Africa, Tendulkar made 36, Dhoni is 33n.o, Morkel has 4-20 and Steyn 3-34. South Africa and England now the best teams in cricket?
South Africa and England now the best teams in cricket?
No.
Saw a bit of that SA v India game in the pub last night, now that was a green seamer!
Few things for me. 1) pitch not as green as it may have seemed first session, I think eventually you will get one to nick but the way the aussie tail batted showed that if you can stick around the runs will come.
2) WACA is a great ground, really awesome facilities and a top notch bank. Not sure how they do it but the grass they use on the bank is truly top notch. Spongy somehow. TL - look into it!
3) The Poms are hillarious, I came back to the hostel last night and the poms id been yarning with in the morning were desperate to get down the Barmy Army HQ because they had to 'savour this while it lasted' Of the 11 days of this series so far the Poms have won 8 of them, most of them comprehensively. Plenty of time left to enjoy themselves.
4) First hour today is key, if Strauss and Cook get through it then it will be a long day in the field for Australia. They really do need to get amongst them early.
I really hope the poms put on 600!
review system fail.
Disagree, for me that is perfect - it was possibly clipping the bail maybe, but not definitely so no reason to overturn it. I would hate to see those really close decisions being overturned.
While I understand your point, to me it seams odd that we're using technology to tell us if the ball was going to hit then when the technology proves it would have it's still not given out. Are we giving benefit of the doubt in case the technology might be slightly out? If that is the case it shouldn't be used.
There is a margin of error to the technology - its not 100% accurate. If the ball is within that 'orange' area, from what I understand of it, it is within the margin of error, and thus doesn't conclusively prove that the umpire was wrong (or right) and thus isn't overturned. If it is in the 'red' zone, even with the margin of error it is definitely hitting, and the decision can be overturned with absolute confidence.
Seems a fair system to me, and also goes with the intent of the system - to remove the absolute shocker.
I really hope the poms put on 600!
Yes, come on the poms!!
I really hope the poms put on 600!
If they do i think Healy might top himself.
nah, he wouldn't have the courage to do that, he'd just run and hide (or jump ship)
Don't worry. Found one.
Hussey is the only Australian player who can do anything.
whoops... looks like i jinxed that one
f**king Johnson. Preferred it when he was sh*t.
Colly to the rescue please.
Colly to the rescue please.
Looks like the Poms are in trouble. 5 for 107.
Siddle shows his w**ker style telling Prior to f**k off after being dismissed. Tool.
Very interesting test this.
The Poms all out for 187.
Good job.
Good job.
RIP Australian cricket.
What do you think now?