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Few people have said its dissapointing that Waugh didn't push harder for the win so that he could go out on a high and it was a bit of an anti climax. Ya gotta remember what sort of person Steve Waugh is. He isn't about himself, he is all about 'the team' and not individuals. The most important thing in his mind would have been the result of the game. Its quite simple really, the 1st objective would be to win the game, if thats not thought possible then the 2nd objective is to not lose the game i.e. draw. I didn't think the end was an anti climax at all. I was glued to the my chair in front of tv (in melb) all day and could barely blink when Waugh batted. The standing ovation he got walking onto the ground, the cheers that went up every time he played a delivery or made a run, the harmless jeers at the indians everytime they fielded a ball depriving Waugh of runs, was all brilliant. The lap of honour after the game on the shoulders of his team was all very emotional stuff. Says a lot about the values of Australians and importance we place on sport.
I personally can't wait for him to write his next book, apparantly it will be an autobiography of his total cricketing life spaning 18 years. I've read all his previous books and found them incredibly interesting and quite well written for a professional sportsman. If ya get a chance to read his books, do so because they give you a pretty good insight into his mindset and the type of person and leader he is.

Beech out
 
I'm at my parents house for the "Silly Season" and have been watching South Africa v West Indies....good series, theres been some top batting. And the Windies have finally got some promising fast bowling talent.
 
^^ ditto.....i did the same really...got home from bein out at 1pm thinking great timing...oh well :D

Same for friday BSR.....it's also being played in Hobart...so set your alarm for 10am, not 2pm =D
 
Ok, Aust v Zimbabwe tomorrow......bets anyone? My money is on Australia again.....damn they have dropped the ball (excuse the obvious pun) as far as their fielding goes haven't they! In any case, Brett Lee is back in, as is Brad Hogg......Gillespe and Harvey are being rested....which is fine IMO against an out of form Zimbabwen team....actually, their fielding + bowling has been spot on, but the batting has been shocking!

For more info, visit this report from baggygreen.com.au...

http://aus.cricinfo.com/link_to_dat...EWS/2004/JAN/045159_VBS2003-04_15JAN2004.html
 
Ah Richie still has it.....

"I used more footwork stepping into the commentry box than the batsman did there"

Sensational =D
 
Would have loved to see Gilchrist live going beserk in Hobart today. Although I do feel sorry for the Zimba there is nothing better than seeing a good old fashioned shlacking.

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Originally posted by tnargus
Ah Richie still has it.....

"I used more footwork stepping into the commentry box than the batsman did there"

Sensational =D


He was in form today was Richie!! He seems to just get better each year
 
Hey Tnargus...
Good to see that BaggyGreen is getting a plug.
When I couldn't be fucked watching a game, I just watch it live on BaggyGreen from my cpu.

I heard that Richie comment, it was classic!

But Richie is slowly being phased out as 'captain' of the channel nine commentary team...he's getting old and they think Simon O'Donnel is the new man for the job. He's only a rookie, but isn't as bad as Chappel or Lawry. I think Tony Greig should be 'captain'...even after the Phillipino mail-order-bride scandle! =D

Healy has GOT to be the worst commentator ever! And Warney is a bit rough around the edges (LMFAO - He was calling no-balls; "No-ee's"....Classic Warne! Let's hope he's back on the field shortly.
 
^^ According to the Bay 13 boys, "Tony's a wanker, clap-clap-clap-clap"....i agree mostly...yeah i think Simon O'Donnell does a good presenting role, but as for captain of the commentating team, i'm not so sure.....

As for worst commentator, Chapelli has had it in the bag since he was concieved in his moms womb....the man is a fuckhead thru and thru....too many bad things to mention :\ But you have to laugh..haha, tool...

And yes, warney is bad, but not terrible.....but will still be better back on the ballpark....has anyone noticed they have started putting Tony + Bill back in the box together again? They were busted up ages ago cause they always go on each others nerves and paid each other out....i sight this example:

TONY: "Yes! Well, I think after that hit you'll find a nice thick red mark on his bat!!"

BILL: "Actually I don't think you will Tony seeing as they're using a white ball"

=D
 
Hey Tnargus and cricket crew. Thought I might share 2 little cricket stories that occurred behind the scenes when Steve Waugh and NSW played at Newcastle against Victoria last weekend. Besides a brilliant game (Steve made 40), my best mate 'Big Red' was up to his usual mischief...

1. He went up to the pavillion to talk to Steve and the security guard said; "sorry mate, you can't come in here". Old big red replied, "its all good mate, im not going to kill him, just want to chat." Anyway, he goes up to Steve and starts saying. "Old Steve, you're the biggest champion ever, I bought your GM cricket bat for $350 when I was 12 because it had your name on it......blah blah blah...". He deadset gave Steve a 3 minute ass-root and Mark Waugh was standing next to him saying "hahaha fuck off mate, ya gotta be kidding me". Old Big Red, up to some mischief.

2. Later in the day he was near the sightscreen (parry st end) and his girlfriend asked him if the captain gets angry when the players sign autographs at fine-leg during the game. Big Red started a huge spiel saying that most captains don't, but that Alan Border was an asshole, and would always get angry at the players for doing stuff like that. He then went on to say how Border was instrumental in driving Steve to retirement because he didnt want his test record broken and that he was a selfish bastard. Followed by several more Border slandering comments. He turned to his left and saw a dude smiling at him and thought the guy was agreeing with him, then Alan Border popped his head out from behind the other guy and said "How ya going mate" (To Big Red). All big red could muster was "AB." and a nod before fleeing the scene of the crime. =D

Meeting your idol and slandering the great AB to his face! All in one day...Now thats cricket =D
 
sorry bout the length...but i thought it was classic 'big red'..

+ check me out...like Matthew Hayden - I'm 380 not out.
Thought I'd post a cricket thread to bring up the record.
 
Except that Matty Hayden was 380 out.....you are now dismissed from Bluelight..... (why do i get the feeling that you aren't going to accept the umpires decision and stand your ground? =D)

All i have to say about todays one-dayer is this:

FUCK!
 
Just heard about the assault on David Hookes :(

If you don't know, read about it here:

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/01/19/1074360659250.html

This is very sad indeed, I guess what makes it even more sickening is that I've seen that kind of behaviour/attitude displayed by security guards at most of the clubs and events that I've been to.

I mean you look at a lot of them and you know they're just itching to have a fight. For me it's a really shocking and depressing thing that people can act or even want to act this way towards each other. I know a couple of bouncers who are just the nicest people you'd ever want to meet, and I really appreciate the effort they make to be pleasant and happy in what can obviously be a sometimes boring and tiring job.

David our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
 
tnargus said:
Except that Matty Hayden was 380 out.....you are now dismissed from Bluelight..... (why do i get the feeling that you aren't going to accept the umpires decision and stand your ground? =D)
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*Survives Tough LBW appeal*
Lol...I know, but he'd still have to be on 380 not out, before getting out for 380. Besides if I said 380 (out), my post would have been incorrect, as I have continued past that record.
*Kisses Helmet and raises bat to crowd*
 
Yeah, that really is shocking stuff with Hookesy. It says he was trying to break up a fight. I wonder how he got hurt so badly, and why?
 
^^ Cause he was saome old geezer sticking his nose where it didn't belong (according to the bouncer i guess)....or the bouncer thought Hooksey was stealing his glory....either way, one word comes to mind re: bouncer....TOOL
 
David Hookes always had a reputation for saying what he thought, remembering the incident with Shane Warne & the Sth African woman............... he possibly said a couple things which he could have kept to himself.... My guess is he possibly did the same thing again & he has come off 3rd best:( Still - having a sharp tongue doesn't mean you deserve this at all. I just hope the alleged perpetrator is in a cell with a few knockabout aussie bay 13 bogan cricket fans who will tear him a new one!
 
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