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2013 Ashes | 2nd test | Match Thread

Discussion in 'Norwich City' started by Bath-Canary, Jul 16, 2013.

  1. Superman wears Grant Holt pyjamas in bed

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    i personally think that's the wrong call. finn will have more joy at lords i feel but can see why bresnan got the call. at least we won the toss! wouldn't fancy batting last
     
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  2. Walsh.i.am

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    Many thought that, JK. Especially as Lords (or Lourdes, as a BBC announcer said yesterday <laugh>) is his home ground.
    Problem with that theory now is as a centrally contracted player, how many matches does he get to play at Lords to give him any real advantage over Brezza or Onions?
     
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  3. JKCanary

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    Fair point Cromer. I like to see Finn included in a main 4-man bowling attack as he's a bit different to the other seamers. Anderson/Broad/Onions are similar styles in my opinion and all of them (including Bresnan) aren't as quick as Finn. I like a bit of pace and bounce to compliment Anderson and Broad's accuracy and swing.
     
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    I don't know if anyone follows this fake Richie Benaud account on twitter, but he has me in stitches. Frequently.

     
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    So as predicted two changes for the Aussies and Brennan in for Finn. We need to have a nice solid start and build a platform. Hope Harris doesn't hit the ground running and deals up a few nice juicy four balls. Bit of pressure on England's batters and root could do with a few to solidify his place at the top. Come on England
     
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  6. JKCanary

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    Jim?
     
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    Oh Captain Cook! No!
     
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    well.

    this is going well, isn't it! <laugh>
     
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    Ruddy 'ell.
     
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    Double bugger
     
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    what the **** is happening....
     
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    Dreadful.
     
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    <yikes> Make that a triple!
     
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    Dire straits - after just 6 overs <yikes>
     
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    An unbeaten hundred from Brennan before tea and dropping Finn will show the selectors in a good light :emoticon-0112-wonde
     
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    Triple bugger £$%^%$£"£$%^^&&**&^ <grr> <steam>
     
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  19. JKCanary

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    I'm with Michael Vaughan, Queenie has put the mockers on us!
     
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    an old skool england top order collapse!
    no pressure ian bell then (again)
     
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