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ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 |OT| The World comes Down Under
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Doh, mark taylor has made me illiterate
Lamel
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The fact that they didn't get any action during the tour probably hindered their performance more.
Those tweets, fucking lol. Well done to whoever the author is.
SniperHunter
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Sounds awesome. Enjoy
Cheers! Should be really good, I've never been to the MCG.
Missing a home game for my NRL team to head down though...(Season ticket holder for the Knights)
Stereogatari
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I haven't watched any of the games fully yet, but I'll fuck up my sleep schedule for this.
SniperHunter
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Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
He really only got injured last year. Until then I believe that he hasn't actually missed a test from injury.
Missed a shit load of ODIs though. Good move, the game's gone past him.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Just goes to show that he knows what to prioritize.
Still think that he has an incredible odi record. Was one of the keys of a rampant Australia during the 2007 world cup.
PhantomZone
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Abuot time the ODI format was passing him by, much like the T20 format not suiting his "style". Won't be long before he can't keep up with what's required (fitness wise and will likely lose his cricket "touch" as he ages) to play test matches. Wouldn't be surprised if he attempted to play out the next Australian summer then retire from tests too.
Conrad Link
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Geez, it'd be nice to win it.
Stereogatari
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Ffs the game starts in 3 hours and I haven't slept yet. Was hoping to watch the whole of this game but I'll probably wake up near the end of the 1st innings.
H.Protagonist
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Very pumped for this. As someone that grew up in Australia but lived 9 years in Auckland although I am rooting for Aussie, I won't be heart-broken if Kiwi's win given the brand of cricket they play.
I honestly feel McCullum is they key. If he does what he has done pretty much every tournament and dismantle Starc/Johnson they are with a shot. If we can get him holding out to a big boundary I think we could really pile on the pressure.
Should be good.
I honestly feel McCullum is they key. If he does what he has done pretty much every tournament and dismantle Starc/Johnson they are with a shot. If we can get him holding out to a big boundary I think we could really pile on the pressure.
Should be good.
I hope this game is a good a contest as the nz v sa semi final, or as close as the aus v nz group game. Minus batting collapses or rain interruption.
I'm going for Australia obviously but will not be sad if nz win as they are a fantastic team and people like Vettori are one of the best things about cricket.
Hoping for a cracking game either way, with standout performance from mccullum and smith and starc and guptil and Vettori and faulkner. Just everyone at their best will make me happy.
I'm going for Australia obviously but will not be sad if nz win as they are a fantastic team and people like Vettori are one of the best things about cricket.
Hoping for a cracking game either way, with standout performance from mccullum and smith and starc and guptil and Vettori and faulkner. Just everyone at their best will make me happy.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Yep, we dealt with the rain over the week and now it's just clear blue skies.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Footy then Cricket, channel 9 doesn't fuck up for once.
Oh wait, still neither in HD. They fucked up.
Oh wait, still neither in HD. They fucked up.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Going for Australia but won't mind if new Zealand win as long as we get a great game out of it.
chicko1983
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That is my sentiments exactly.
The team I'd like most to beat us is New Zealand, however, I wouldn't like that too much.
Let's hope it goes the distance and is a tight finish. They are the two best teams but I think australia has a bit more depth and playing at home might have the edge.
I'm logging off from here, can't do GAF and watch it at the same time! Cmon Aussies!!!
chicko1983
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Lol did he actually say this? Seeing all of this floating around my facebook feed. Anyhow I think most neutrals will support New Zealand obviously.
Don't know if he said that or wrote that open letter.
Sounds like some Indian fan / anti Australian fan came up with them to me.
I doubt it because the term "rooting" doesn't get used in Australia and New Zealand I think, correct me if I'm wrong though.
chicko1983
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I'll wait for the the toss, another ten minutes.
H.Protagonist
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chicko1983
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Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Scully Scully Scoo
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lets do this. hoping for nz win but aus will most likely win
H.Protagonist
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To think, that is not his worst hair cut either:
I don't think there's a word in the English language that quite encapsulates all that that picture expresses. Maybe cockalorum?
chicko1983
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Australia is bowling! Seeya later gaf cmon Aussies!
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Fuuuuuu, bowling first could be tricky for us. Despite the fact that we're good chasers I still don't trust us when it comes to chasing.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Go to dub dub dub
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Let's go Starc, rip shit up.
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Let's go Starc, rip shit up.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
"The team with the least amount of players doing the not good stuff will win."
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ranmafan
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This has been a great tournament and today will be a fun day. Hope it's a fantastic final. Love both teams a lot but if I have to pick one today going to root for New Zealand. It would be nice to see them win one finally. But Australia would be a great winner as well. It's going to be fun.
Scully Scully Scoo
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i have a bad feeling mccallum is going to get caught out early
ambientric
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Time for bold predictions (fevered dreams ).
Mccullum , 100 off 66 balls.
Williamson the glue to the end.
Anderson to close out the innings with a quick fire 50.
300 plus score to put the squeeze on the Aussies.
Boult to knock off the top.
Vettori to squeeze the middle order.
NZ to win by 30 runs plus, Aussie all out in the 45th over.
Mccullum , 100 off 66 balls.
Williamson the glue to the end.
Anderson to close out the innings with a quick fire 50.
300 plus score to put the squeeze on the Aussies.
Boult to knock off the top.
Vettori to squeeze the middle order.
NZ to win by 30 runs plus, Aussie all out in the 45th over.
I usually vent directly at WWOS / Brad McNamara on twitter. He blocked me for a while, but when I looked at his feed I found this gem.
Utterly unsurprising. Run by a boys club.
LiquidSolid
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I didn't think those images of McCullum were real but it seems like some sites are reporting on them, so they might be. I do know that McCullum wrote a letter thanking NZ fans for their support though.
Nervous as hell here. I'm optimistic but know we're up against it and am confident in the team. So long as we don't embarrass ourselves, like we made a habit of between the Fleming era and this current one, I think I'll be happy no matter what. Second place looks pretty good when you start in the gutter.
Nervous as hell here. I'm optimistic but know we're up against it and am confident in the team. So long as we don't embarrass ourselves, like we made a habit of between the Fleming era and this current one, I think I'll be happy no matter what. Second place looks pretty good when you start in the gutter.
Antiwhippy
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How did you guys start in the gutter? You were the favorites coming into the tournament.
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