I don't know about you boys but I certainly hope not not see the Bell end for quite some time this afternoon. With Prior's dismissal it looks like we'll be relying on the small ginger one to steer us to some sort of total.
A lead of 220-250 will give us a decent chance I reckon. Any less and it'll be tight, probably with the Aussies as favourites.
Great day of cricket. Decent lead on the board already get this to 300 and this is England test to lose. Superb innings from Bell. The man gets a lot of stick at times and yes he's been out if form but I'd argue he's out most complete batsman, when on form he's a pleasure to watch. F*ck me love the ashes.
Its not been mentioned yet but what is everybodys opinion about the Stuart Broad "Dismissal"....should he have walked or not?
If this was a different test maybe is be disappointed but it's the ashes. Would and Aussie have walked, my arse they would have.
Only worrying thing is if broad can dig in will some of the Aussies be able to as well only a couple of partnerships and they'll be close to what we'll set them
Just have a listen to Boycott's completely impartial reaction to the 'catch' http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01cnth3