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Posted: **February 2, 2019, 6:20 pm**

Got in for the last session, went for a walk and someone gave me their ticket on the way out. One advantage of living one block away from Manuka Oval!

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 5:52 am**

Do the right thing GE and send CA $50 in an envelope.

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 8:09 am**

-PJ- wrote:Do the right thing GE and send CA $50 in an envelope.

It's like stealing from the junior development system

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 8:17 am**

T_R wrote: ↑February 3, 2019, 8:09 am
-PJ- wrote:Do the right thing GE and send CA $50 in an envelope.
It's like stealing from the junior development system

Exactly, think of the kids.

I'll wait for a response from Fergus.

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 8:53 am**

-PJ- wrote:
T_R wrote: ↑February 3, 2019, 8:09 am
-PJ- wrote:Do the right thing GE and send CA $50 in an envelope.
It's like stealing from the junior development system
Exactly, think of the kids.

I'll wait for a response from Fergus.

Not online. He's probably off robbing an orphanage or something.

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 9:48 am**

T_R wrote: ↑February 3, 2019, 8:53 am
-PJ- wrote:
T_R wrote: ↑February 3, 2019, 8:09 am
-PJ- wrote:Do the right thing GE and send CA $50 in an envelope.
It's like stealing from the junior development system
Exactly, think of the kids.

I'll wait for a response from Fergus.
Not online. He's probably off robbing an orphanage or something.

Probably walking around outside Manuka Oval trying for another free entry...

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 10:06 am**

Hoping some old lady or little kid will 'give' him a ticket, I guess.

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 11:31 am**

Lunch day 3.

SRI 7/215
Trail by 319

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 12:14 pm**

Starkers strikes straight after lunch..he has 4.

SRI 8/215
Trail by 319

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 12:17 pm**

And now they're 9 down.

That's all out cuz one of their batsmen retired hurt.

SRI all out for 215

Trail by 319

AUS will bat again..no follow on enforced..good decision skip..

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 12:47 pm**

AUS 1/16

Harris out 14

Koala in, needs a score.

AUS lead by 335

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 12:49 pm**

Harris misses out again. Caught 2nd slip for 14. This time it was more good bowling than ill disciplined batting. Ball angled across and shaped back in a little before seaming away off the deck. Perfect ball to grab and edge.

There will be criticism of Harris again but sometimes you need to simply credit the bowler for a good delivery.

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 1:00 pm**

Burns out 9.
AUS 2/25

Can you hear the drums Fernando ?

Lead by 344

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 1:00 pm**

Burns gone now. Most identical to Harris dismissal but this time left hand bowler to right hand batter.

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 1:08 pm**

Who's Rick Nixon ?

If you ask FOXCRICKET commentator Mel Jones he's SRI fielding coach.

I thought he's name was Steve Rixon..but we'll move on.

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 1:36 pm**

Marnus back in the pavillion. Caught behind again. 1st innings it was a good ball. This time it was a classic 'hang the bat out to dry' type shot. Not good.

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 1:37 pm**

AUS 3/37

Labuschagne out 4.

Lead by 356

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 1:48 pm**

Haha, Brendan Julian on Fox saying "Australia 3 down and in a bit of trouble. Badly needing a partnership." Does he know we're 370 ahead??

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 3:02 pm**

-PJ- wrote:
Azza wrote: ↑February 1, 2019, 6:59 pm Hard to get too excited about this when the runs are being scored against a bowling attack that would get flogged by most d grade teams.

Anyway, Warne is right. Khawaja needs a spell, been terrible for most of the summer
Khawaja will slap a solid 50* in the 2nd innings and secure a plane ride to ENG.

This is the last test until the Ashes in August.

You called it PJ

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Posted: **February 3, 2019, 3:25 pm**

Khawaja was always going to England. It just helps that he's going with some runs under him.

Still pretty funny listening to Dickwella behind the stumps giving it to Usi. "Really hope you get some runs here. Don't want you feeling bad watching your team play on TV."

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 3:42 pm**

Brewdle wrote: ↑February 3, 2019, 3:02 pm
-PJ- wrote:
Azza wrote: ↑February 1, 2019, 6:59 pm Hard to get too excited about this when the runs are being scored against a bowling attack that would get flogged by most d grade teams.

Anyway, Warne is right. Khawaja needs a spell, been terrible for most of the summer
Khawaja will slap a solid 50* in the 2nd innings and secure a plane ride to ENG.

This is the last test until the Ashes in August.
You called it PJ

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In 28 runs he will be wrong

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 3:43 pm**

Northern Raider wrote: ↑February 3, 2019, 3:25 pm Khawaja was always going to England. It just helps that he's going with some runs under him.

Still pretty funny listening to Dickwella behind the stumps giving it to Usi. "Really hope you get some runs here. Don't want you feeling bad watching your team play on TV."

Keepers this summer have been gold

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 3:46 pm**

Matt wrote: ↑February 3, 2019, 3:43 pm
Northern Raider wrote: ↑February 3, 2019, 3:25 pm Khawaja was always going to England. It just helps that he's going with some runs under him.

Still pretty funny listening to Dickwella behind the stumps giving it to Usi. "Really hope you get some runs here. Don't want you feeling bad watching your team play on TV."
Keepers this summer have been gold

Keepers have traditionally been good on the banter. What's new this season is we're being allowed to hear it and its been great.

Think its also toned down criticism of sledging. What we've heard is not crossing any boundaries.

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 3:58 pm**

-PJ- wrote:Who's Rick Nixon ?

If you ask FOXCRICKET commentator Mel Jones he's SRI fielding coach.

I thought he's name was Steve Rixon..but we'll move on.

Maybe I've got the name wrong I think an upstanding gentleman by the name Rick Nixon was an AFL player manager that got in strife for grooming a minor a few years back, amongst other things.

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Posted: **February 3, 2019, 4:20 pm**

gergreg wrote: ↑February 3, 2019, 3:58 pm
-PJ- wrote:Who's Rick Nixon ?

If you ask FOXCRICKET commentator Mel Jones he's SRI fielding coach.

I thought he's name was Steve Rixon..but we'll move on.
Maybe I've got the name wrong I think an upstanding gentleman by the name Rick Nixon was an AFL player manager that got in strife for grooming a minor a few years back, amongst other things.

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You're 100% spot on..he goes by Ricky Nixon.

Google the bloke and check out his missus..

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 4:22 pm**

Khawaja brings up hos ton and the declaration comes. 4 centuries this test for the Aussies after none this summer.

Somewhat ironically, before this test the last player to make 100 for Australia was Khawaja. He once again holds that honour.

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 4:23 pm**

AUS have declared at 3/196

A lead of 515.

Usi 101* back ya bag son.
Head 59*

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 4:29 pm**

I'm surprised it's not raining, it is at my place in South Canberra.

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Posted: **February 3, 2019, 5:28 pm**

Stumps day 3

SRI 0/17

Need 499 runs to win with all 10 in the shed.

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 5:30 pm**

gergreg wrote:I'm surprised it's not raining, it is at my place in South Canberra.

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It just started to when stumps was called

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 6:50 pm**

Northern Raider wrote: ↑February 3, 2019, 3:46 pm
Matt wrote: ↑February 3, 2019, 3:43 pm
Northern Raider wrote: ↑February 3, 2019, 3:25 pm Khawaja was always going to England. It just helps that he's going with some runs under him.

Still pretty funny listening to Dickwella behind the stumps giving it to Usi. "Really hope you get some runs here. Don't want you feeling bad watching your team play on TV."
Keepers this summer have been gold
Keepers have traditionally been good on the banter. What's new this season is we're being allowed to hear it and its been great.

Think its also toned down criticism of sledging. What we've heard is not crossing any boundaries.

I agree

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 7:01 pm**

Looks like 'the elephant' just confirmed my suspicions:

"Usman Khawaja has admitted his brother's arrest as part of an investigation into a notebook allegedly outlining plans to kill senior politicians has been weighing heavily on his mind during a form slump on the cricket field."

https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-02- ... tion=sport

Posted: **February 3, 2019, 11:02 pm**

Had a burger from the soul cartel van at Manuka the other day.

Fair to say I'll be back... Again and again

Posted: **February 4, 2019, 8:21 am**

Matt wrote: ↑February 3, 2019, 7:01 pm Looks like 'the elephant' just confirmed my suspicions:

"Usman Khawaja has admitted his brother's arrest as part of an investigation into a notebook allegedly outlining plans to kill senior politicians has been weighing heavily on his mind during a form slump on the cricket field."

https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-02- ... tion=sport

In hindsight it's fully understandable. Hopefully opening up about it will help him deal with it and return to the form we're more familiar with.

Posted: **February 4, 2019, 8:56 am**

Cheers TW

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