The Ashes 2006/07: The Melbourne Test Thread - Day One

[Aussie-Yank]

First replay it looked dead out - but Rudi got it right - no bat hit both the front and back pads.

[south beds mikey]

Cant see your replay AY but still looks stone dead here.

[Aussie-Yank]

Now Hayden drops Strauss.

[south beds mikey]

Massive, massive let off for Strauss. Luck turning maybe?? Hayden so reliable; Clarke must be gutted.

[south beds mikey]

Clarke unquestionably the seamer of the series and I bet he would be more dangerous in England conditions. Just glad he wasn't around in 2005.

[south beds mikey]

Quite understand Ponting bowling his seamers but surely if I was an England batsman irrespective of the conditions I'd sooner play Symmonds than Warne. The latter simply has the gravitas and charisma do put the Aussies on top. After all he has done it time and time again. Can't be long now

[south beds mikey]

Here we go. Just try to play the ball boys

[Aussie-Yank]

Warnie finally comes into Bowl - can he get the 700 first ball?

[south beds mikey]

Missed a full bunger!! He doesn't bowl too may of those

[south beds mikey]

Good 50 for Strauss. Well played. Had some really poor luck and I reckon this 50 is better than at least half the 100s he's got considering the conditions. Must repeat MUST go on!!