3rd Ashes Test

[matt]

Well...well....well

Gentlemen and gentleladies... do we perchance finally have a fair dinkum Test Match on our hands over in Perth? Not that the 2nd Test wasn't exciting... right at the end!

Finally, the Poms have given Monty Panesar a chance and he deliver a five for...

Australia all out for 244 on a tricky batting track.

Steve Harmeson back in the groove with a brace of wickets.

Let's see how England's batsmen go.

But it's great that the Ashes are well and truly alive.

I love it!!!!

[matt]

England already 2 down for 38...

Like I said... that's a tricky wicket!!!

244 might not be such a bad 1st dig

[Omaroo]

The English certainly started their innings with a flurry of boundaries. I thought that they'd gain a real confidence boost from that.... but it's early in the session.....

[iceman]

If Warne had've held that catch, Australia would be back in it.. but now only 2 down with 2 good batters at the wicket, England is still way in front.

A good day tomorrow! C'mon Aussies!

[Sausageman]

Day 3 made a huge difference.
Stuff the Poms, there is no way they can make over 527 runs in 2 days.
And, Good on yer Gilly. almost made it.

Mike

[ballaratdragons]

Wow! Nice to see the Gilly of old. He was on fire!!!!!!

[Ric]

Almost four centuries to the Aussies, fantastic batting. The Poms had better find some batting form real quick. It will be interesting to see how our bowlers approach the game tomorrow, spin or pace to start.

cheers

[Outbackmanyep]

If i was Ricky Ponting i wouldnt have declared at 557, 650 would have been a bit more like it....
But with 5 wickets down now due to a devastating over from OOH AHH GLENN MCGRATH i think 557 should be enuf!
GO YOU GOOD THING!

[iceman]

7-for!

England could've won, only needed 220 from over 2 sessions, but once Flintoff got out I think they've lost it now.

Mamoud will get himself out soon, he's too cocky :)

[matt]

Naaah...

557 is heaps. You gotta set a competitive and sporting target and back yourself and Ponting always does.

England won't get anywhere near it.

The Ashes are ourssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss !!!!!!!!!

[iceman]

And he's gone! Mamoud is out! Go clarkey!

[[1ponders]]

1 wicket to goooo :cool:

[Rez]

I can hear the fat lady warming up :)

[Striker]

Can I put $10,000 on Aus to win now with only 1 wicket to get and over 200 runs for the poms to get.

Aust = Winners

3 - 0 with 2 tests to go..can we make it 5 - 0 that would be nice.

[xstream]

Now we have to wait for lunch, for the last wicket.:sadeyes:

3 zip what a series so far.

I reckon Australia will take the series 4 and a draw. Boxing day being the draw and the last a win to us. :thumbsup:

[[1ponders]]

And done :cool: :lol: :cool: :D




Like a dinner! :D

[Omaroo]

Great result. :thumbsup:

Ponting is obviously a very good leader - the team remained focussed the whole three tests. Well done lads! :)

[Ric]

A great victory to the lads.
Bring on the Boxing day test.

cheers

[matt]

My favourite Ric:thumbsup:

[Ric]

Hi Matt, It has real festive air about it and the Melbourne crowd are always in party mode.

cheers

[matt]

Was there last year for the game against South Africa and it rocked!!!:D

[Ric]

You lucky devil, it has been too many years since I was at a test match.

cheers

[spacezebra]

What a great result.

Cheers Petra

[Speedy]

I'm going to the first day.
I hope we bowl I want to see Warney get his 700th.

Actually just seeing him bowl will be good as it's the last time I will get the chance in person.

[matt]

Sure would be nice to be at either Melbourne or Sydney to see Warnie off.

Enjoy speedy... definitely will be a great atmosphere. Especially with the added flavour of Warnie's farewell.

To be there when he takes his 700th!!!!:eyepop:

[Ric]

It's going to be an awesome game with Warney in his last appearance on his home ground. You can feel the excitement building already.

cheers