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Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by LD19SAFC, Jun 2, 2022.

  1. samwise_new

    samwise_new Well-Known Member

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    surprised to see Ali in already, was there some tactical move there?
     
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  2. Chunksafc

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    If there was it didn't work
     
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  3. Mackem-Tiz

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    250 seems a long way away now.
     
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  4. Oliver's Army

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    Crawley gone
     
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  5. Sunderpitt

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    Repeating myself, I know, I don't find our openers convincing
     
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  6. Mackem-Tiz

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    We haven't had a really dependable opener since Cook imo
     
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  7. samwise_new

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    as i said afore, i expect the openers to just plod on and aim for a ton (not that they will get there every time of course) and just be there frustrating/tiring the bowlers and giving the ball some hammer...nowt worse than knowing you are going to bowl at a couple of stubborn buggers that do not throw wickets away easy.

    'slash and bash' players can do thier work middle order.
     
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  8. samwise_new

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    root never looked at ease there mind, mind, some real stupid swipes at the ball from them all..ffs they have a good half a day to get 114, take your time lads.
     
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  9. flandersmackem

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    we've got this...a bit a rse twitchy granted, but can't see us cocking this up
     
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  10. Chunksafc

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    First few overs after lunch crucial now, get backing settled and keep the scoreboard ticking
     
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  11. Oliver's Army

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    Rain expected down there about 4pm.
     
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  12. Chunksafc

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    Natalie Pinkham in a short skirt was a welcome lunch break view
     
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  13. Dave_39

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    getting a bad feeling about this hopefully i am wrong
     
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  14. JammySAFC

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    Can’t see it now
     
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  15. Saf

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    We’ll still do it. Keep the faith.
     
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  16. Mackem-Tiz

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    If we don't chase down a mere 250 then that will massively affect the dynamics of Bazball.
    I reckon heroes of the day will be either Woakes or Wood.
    Bairstow is due a big score and sort of owes the team. Got no real faith in Brook this series
     
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  17. Mackem-Tiz

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    Might be over by then mate
     
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  18. Dave_39

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    Aussie win incoming
     
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  19. Saf

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    Australia have probably scored at a higher run rate than us in this match. How can you put that down to Bazball?
     
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  20. Sunderpitt

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    I have just got told off for shouting fcuk off!
     
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