The Ashes 2006/07: The Brisbane Test Thread - Day Three

[south beds mikey]

Billy gave the LBW and Bucknor missed the no ball. As I said I don't think we should make a big deal about these; its part and parcel of the game. Also as previously stated these things tend to go against you when you're on the receiving end in a game. Even though in 2005 a few Australians were moaning about decisions, typically whinging Aussies I guess

[Ernest]

England 118-5 at lunch.

Jones - 19 no.

Bell - 41 no,

These two have shown how it should be done, to late to make a differnce.

[south beds mikey]

Unfortunately correct. We will lose this game but still loads to play for. We have to take as many positives forward as possible so imperitive we keep trying as hard as we can. Even when we get beat in this test if a couple of our batsman come away with 100s we can at least take that forward.

BTW Warne is really coming across well in an interview on Sky at the moment. God I wish he was English.

[Django]

Originally Posted by south beds mikey

Billy gave the LBW and Bucknor missed the no ball. As I said I don't think we should make a big deal about these;

I am curious becuase of Billy Bowden, a NZ umpire, who is officiating in this test. A few years back (I think in 1999), Astle was given out off a no-ball in India by an Indian umpire; and the media and the public here in NZ made huge cry about it - accusing the Indians of cheating and what not.

I personally realise that umpiring errors are part and parcel of the game. If Bradman had been given out at the Gabba in 1946-47, who knows whether he would have continued his career.

[Ernest]

The problem is that unlike Lords - England are not going to bowl out Australia twice.

It's doubtfull that England will bowl again, that really is the worst part, how can the England selectors know if Harmison has setled or not.
Over Warne - even he has not done much on this pitch, Panesar would have made no difference on a pace bowlers wicket.

[Seamer]

Originally Posted by south beds mikey

And a poor decision Ern. Umpires performing about as well as England!! Pietersen LBW not hitting the stumps, .

It looked out watching it live - he shouldered arms and the ball kept low and came back at the stumps - but the slow motion replay indicated that it would have missed off stump. Still, if you shoulder arms, you are asking for trouble as the benefiet of the doubt goes to the bowler.

I am starting to regret buying forth day ticket now.

[south beds mikey]

I am not farmiliar with the 46/47 decision you talk about. Please fill me in. I do know he edged one to 1st slip on an England tour and stood and the Aussie umpire gave him not out. A decision I believe really annoyed Hutton.

Sure Billy and Bucknor made a couple of mistakes in the last session but that is just the way it goes.

IMO the best umpires at the minute are Bucknor, Bowden and Taufell. Of course they will make errors but these are fair human errors. That is the nature of the game.

I was very lucky as my first captain was a knarled old Yorkshireman. He told me that if you play this great game of cricket for any length of time and complain about bad decisions its a bit like going swimming and complaining about getting wet. Its bound to happen. The way round it is to play better than the opposition and the brutal truth is the Aussies have out played us in every department in this game. Don't worry about decisions, we have got what we deserved here and thats a right good hiding.

[south beds mikey]

Originally Posted by Seamer

I am starting to regret buying forth day ticket now.

Why? Its odds on your boys will wrap it up on that day!! Or is your regret purely based on the fact you Aussies can't spell fourth properly .

Just joking; my spellings appalling.

[Ernest]

Jones LBW Mcgrath 19 - stuck on crease - Bowden to an age to raise his finger.
England being humiliated.

Ponting drops Giles

[Holden]

Punter drops a catch

Bill Lawry going absolutely over excited!! "GONE GONE!!! ooohh no....."