The Ashes 2015

[Black can man]

Stuck at work missing all the action.

[johnfm]

34-3 - looks like the England top order performance is contagious.

[DJRC]

spikey - tomorrow? I'm game!

[johnfm]

RichB said:

johnfm said:

suthol said:

johnfm said:

I assume it is the really green strip second from the end on the right. The risk now is that they prep a green seamer with life. You bowl us out for 230 and we then use those conditions to run through you for less. I just want to see us bowling at you on day 2.

That would be sensational if both sides have been bowled out in the first and the soap shy start their second innings 150 behind

I would prefer to see us bowling - so, if we win toss and bat first that means getting skittled within 90-120 overs. If the Poms bat first, I'd like them to last more than 37 overs, as I want to see us bowling at them when I am there on day 2.

Looks like you'll get your wish John

yep - as I said earlier, would have been a good toss to lose, but it is what it is. Either we dig in and get out of the hole, or we fold for less than 37 overs and our bowlers have a pop.

[anonymous-user]

Clarke's really in the last chance saloon now.

[hornetrider]

Doddering Crims saved by the weather.

[johnfm]

el stovey said:

Clarke's really in the last chance saloon now.

Basically, he is terribly out of form. Whatever the cause, the selectors will drop him IF there is anothe roption with a credible chance of stepping up to test level.

[Gargamel]

Early days yet chaps. Pleased for Finn though, a real boost. Especially after the hammering he got in the last few outings in the ODI's

Still great to be amongst them rather than chasing leather all morning.

Wonder what Andersen said to Clarke at the end of his over?

[ManFromDelmonte]

johnfm said:

I don't think we're being particularly bullish.

I wasn't really talking about you, more some other Aussies I know, but now you mention it...

johnfm said:

We'll be 2-1 up by day 4...

johnfm said:

I will try to remember to check out the tout price spread - though I expect they'll be giving them away by Saturday if you lot make it that far....

johnfm said:

Aus will win this batting second.

johnfm said:

If the Poms bat first, I'd like them to last more than 37 overs

johnfm said:

If you win the toss at least you'll win something this week...

[johnfm]

ManFromDelmonte said:

johnfm said:

I don't think we're being particularly bullish.

I wasn't really talking about you, more some other Aussies I know, but now you mention it...

johnfm said:

We'll be 2-1 up by day 4...

johnfm said:

I will try to remember to check out the tout price spread - though I expect they'll be giving them away by Saturday if you lot make it that far....

johnfm said:

Aus will win this batting second.

johnfm said:

If the Poms bat first, I'd like them to last more than 37 overs

johnfm said:

If you win the toss at least you'll win something this week...

Well, I was trying to get some engagement given we were just days away from an Ashes test...

[zygalski]

Australian top order fails again...

[a311]

Despite the humping we got last time out this Aussie batting line up look delicate too. Be interested to see how the new boys go under pressure.

[hornetrider]

Sir Geoffrey is certainly enjoying the sound of his own voice on TMS

[spikeyhead]

Here comes the rain again.

[juice]

What a strange way to get out !

[anonymous-user]

The Aussies are playing like England

[hornetrider]

Into the tail

[spikeyhead]

oh Jimmy Jimmy,
Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy Anderson

[johnfm]

Will we make it to 37 overs?

Looking forward to what the Mitchells do on this track later today. We should be bowling by 4pm!

[juice]

Maybe earlier than that John !