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11-15-2006, 03:08 AM
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Well gents the Ashes series is just around corner with the first test starting on the 23rd of November in Brisbane. Here's the place to discuss everything to do with this great series. My predictions are for an Aussie victory 4-1! 
PS Just heard that Marcus Trescothick is heading back to England because he's home sick again 
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11-15-2006, 04:30 AM
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Country:  | Yes, shame really although he wasn't batting that well... BBC SPORT | Cricket | The Ashes | Trescothick to miss Ashes series he is being replaced by Ed Joyce: BBC SPORT | Cricket | The Ashes | Uncapped Joyce wins Ashes call-up
I doubt it will be 4-1 and I hope for a close series (with England retaining the Ashes of course). I would say maybe 2-1 (2 draws), 2-2 or 3-2...
Also remember last year the Aussie's predicted a 5-0 whitewash and we all know what happened then 
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11-15-2006, 02:46 PM
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Country: | as much as i want us to keep them i doubt we will  no way 4-1 though, 2-1 to the Oz.......
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11-15-2006, 09:15 PM
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11-16-2006, 06:34 AM
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11-16-2006, 10:08 AM
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Cricket's a great game, far beyond the abilities of Americans 
this's an interesting read for anyone interested in cricket National Army Museum : Exhibitions : Combat Cricketers
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11-16-2006, 04:33 PM
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Country: | Good article Lanc, I liked how play had to stop because a Chinese rocket was found in the out field!
That famous game the Aussies played at Gallipoli under shell fire would have been a site to see! I bet no one was keeping score!
PS Les, maybe your lot would enjoy the newest version of the game called twenty20, it's all about big hitting and big beer drinking!
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11-16-2006, 05:22 PM
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11-16-2006, 09:16 PM
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Country: | Yeah, but at the moment they're cutting through the Redbacks top order 
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11-16-2006, 10:34 PM
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Country: | Oh yes its Ashes Series again. Wildcat first test at the Gabba in my home town. should be good to see and yes i am predicting an Aussie series win as well. Aussies on fire and coming of wins. and the Poms well lets say bad nerves isn't the only thing you will get by end of the series. As for your barmy army sun burn flies and losses will be your lot
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11-23-2006, 06:26 AM
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11-23-2006, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildcat  Well day one is over with Australia 3-340 odd, good times ahead! | Day 2 and pommie calmy(barmy) army subdued at South Bank Railway station yesterday wildcat. nothing looks more pleasing than a sad faced pommy looking defeat down the barrel of ricky pointings cricket bat at crease | |
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11-24-2006, 06:37 AM
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11-24-2006, 07:38 AM
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You thrashed us in the first test and then we got the upper hand and won the series...
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11-24-2006, 07:53 AM
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Country: | true, but so far it's Australia V Flintoff, the other bowlers looked quite average, and what the hell is going on with Harmison?
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