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Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 6:25 am: | |
I thought I'd use Jeffs Black Hole for this thread as this topic could itself easily dissapear into a black hole.
COME ON ENGLAND! 
six |
Johns
Username: Johns
Registered: 02-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 9:08 am: | |
Huh? What/who are the Ashes?
Besides, I thought you were Australian now?  |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 8:59 pm: | |
Any Aussies want to put John straight
six |
Bluesmeister
Username: Bluesmeister
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 11:59 pm: | |
The Ashes is a term used for the cricket tests that take place between Australia and England. We kindly allowed the England team to look after the trophy after the last test series. But now the time is right for The Ashes to be returned to their rightful custodians.
Yes, it's true Sixvsix is in Australia now, but there's a distinct possibility he's a member of The Barmy Army. |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 1:17 am: | |
True, I am barmy but can't bring myself to inlist with that lot.
Can't believe we actually won it last year. What was it, 20 years or something last time England won?
six |
Flatbag
Username: Flatbag
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 2:03 am: | |
Should we also point out how ridiculously small the trophy is?
For our US friends who don't know much about cricket, it's kinda like baseball, equally boring too. The idea is there are 2 batsmen (like a batter) at a time, the batsmen have to protect their "wickets" from the bowler who hurls the ball really hard at them. The wickets are comprised of 3 stumps (upright wooden poles about 4 feet tall) about 2 inches apart, with 2 bails (smaller pieces of wood) resting horizontally across the stumps. If the bails are taken off the stumps by the ball, the batsman is out.
Anyway, about a hundred or so years ago, England and Australia had a game of cricket, which somebody won (I don't know who, I hate the game), and the bails were burnt and the ashes were placed in an urn, which became quite literally the "Ashes" trophy. Now, bails are only small (think of a little wooden wedge to hold the door open for size). So you can imagine, not much ash there. And the urn is no bigger than it needs to be to accomodate those ashes. As result, the game (nearly) all Aussies and Poms are so interested in watching is played for the right to hold up a trophy that requires a very high strength telescopic zoom lens to see it from more than 10 feet away. It's about the size of a shot glass.
Stupid trophy for a stupid game  |
Snowjays
Username: Snowjays
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 3:41 am: | |
Here in Brisbane, yesterday was Yobbo's day. The day everyone goes off to the first day of the test cricket, get drunk and see who the first to be thrown out.
If you take cricket seriously, it's considered a great cure for insomnia. |
Captainibanez
Username: Captainibanez
Registered: 01-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 4:15 am: | |
Snowjays, how dare you be a part of Yobbo's day....lucky bugger. Bet you woke up this morning like you've been hit by the local school bus.
Johns, this is the game we normally play when you need to fend off killer kangaroo's and funnel web spiders...hit them with the cricket bat ...and they won't come back to kill ya...hehe
Just some clever person thought they could put men in white outfits and make a truck load of cash from the gate take and booze sales..hehe
Captain Ibanez
p.s. John, I promise I won't meet you at the airport with my cricket bat if & when you get the courage to visit Australia
Captain Ibanez |
Captainibanez
Username: Captainibanez
Registered: 01-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 4:21 am: | |
Six, your in for it now brother
Captain Ibanez |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 7:35 am: | |
This may be my new home and I love it here. However, I'm afraid you Aussies are gonna get another whipping this year.
Actually, baseball is my favourite game . Luckily the Aussies play that too so I'm a bit spoilt for good sports here.
six |
Johns
Username: Johns
Registered: 02-2001
| | Posted on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 4:05 pm: | |
Oh, cricket! Thanks for the info, guys. My step-father was born and raised in England (came to the US at 16). So, I got an introductory knowledge of cricket and soccer.
Unfortunately, my Sysop duties require that I move this thread to the Miscellaneous section. |
Bluesmeister
Username: Bluesmeister
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, November 25, 2006 - 12:46 am: | |
"This may be my new home and I love it here. However, I'm afraid you Aussies are gonna get another whipping this year."
Those words will come back to haunt you, Six.
Incidentally, I'm originally from The Old Dart, I'm a Mancunian by birth, migrated in 1975 and been here in WA ever since. |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, November 25, 2006 - 12:24 pm: | |
BluesM
Judging by todays performance they already have mate 
Early days, early days..........
six |
Snowjays
Username: Snowjays
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 12:28 am: | |
"Australia took a 1-0 lead in the Ashes series when it beat England by 277 runs in the first Test at the Gabba."
"Come on England, Come on..." Just doesn't have the same ring to it.
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Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 12:32 am: | |
Hardy Ha-Ha! 
Dodgy old pitch up there at the Gabba.
six |
Sweep
Username: Sweep
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 2:35 am: | |
Six,
Supporting the Aussies is a bit like an old Ibanez. Once you try it you'll never go back!
Sweep
(Perth - also an ex-Pom) |
Hackneyslim
Username: Hackneyslim
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 1:46 pm: | |
The Aussies won the original game where the name comes from, because the bails were burnt to symbolize 'the death of English cricket.' (The game currently on the mortician's slab is football.)
Not a huge fan, but I do enjoy the banter, as to be found here.
There is an alternative explanation of the rules of cricket for the completely non-plussed: A bunch of people get dressed up in white clothes and go out onto a huge expanse of grass and it starts raining. Five days later, after almost continuous tea, they agree on a draw. Somehow.
Anyway, it's just not violent enough for a proper sport. Apart from the word 'hurl.' I like that.
h |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 5:24 pm: | |
So come on then, final score for the next test.
six |
Bluesmeister
Username: Bluesmeister
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 11:48 pm: | |
Sweep, where abouts are you in Perth? I'm in Kalamunda. |
Guidothepimp
Username: Guidothepimp
Registered: 09-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 6:30 am: | |
oooh it's been a while since since i've seen a beating that bad... haha he aussies absolutely pummeled the english haha, just how i like it. Although i cant really talk can, you aussies always beat us in the cricket (south africa).. and the rugby... bugger |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 7:44 am: | |
I thought the South Africans played well against the Aussies when they were here earlier on this year. A bit unlucky that's all.
Apparently the Pomms and the Aussies were toasting eachothers health in the bar after the first test.
six |
Hackneyslim
Username: Hackneyslim
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 1:49 pm: | |
Did you hear about the bar bill for the players' party when the English won it last time? 30 grand or something? |
Sweep
Username: Sweep
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 2:03 pm: | |
Blues, sorry for the delay, shift work means I lose track of days here and there! I'm in Swan View. |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 5:28 am: | |
Aussies gone quiet then?
six |
Snowjays
Username: Snowjays
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 7:47 am: | |
Yeah, asleep. Might watch some golf now and try to wake up. |
Bluesmeister
Username: Bluesmeister
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 11:58 pm: | |
Six, really! You just *know* we're not going to dignify that last remark of yours with a response.
Oh wait... we just did.
Now don't you go getting all cocky, just because England have scored a few runs, that doesn't mean they're going to retain The Ashes. But you can polish the urn for us if you like.
Oh, what's this I hear, Ricky Ponting now holds the record for the number of test centuries scored. Go Ricky, go Ricky, go Ricky... |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Monday, December 04, 2006 - 12:38 am: | |
Yeah yeah yeah..Pontin...Blah, Blah, blahhhh. . Okay so he's a class player. Still ain't gonna help you none in the end 
Looks like a draw for this test. Typical English then and more like a soccer game result.
I think our lads need a good drink to help them settle down a bit. We'll have to wait for the 14th to really give you a beating.
I know exactly what you're thinking....
Batting last...
six |
Bluesmeister
Username: Bluesmeister
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 04, 2006 - 11:06 pm: | |
Now here's something that I find baffling and utterly outrageous: the guy from the Barmy Army who plays the trumpet has been banned from attending the games. What were Cricket Australia thinking? It adds colour to the game, along with the chanting and singing. It's all part of the spectacle. Shame on you, CA.
And banning the Mexican wave. Why??? What's wrong with these people? Maybe they want to go back to the days of cricket on the village green: polite applause and "Oh, well played old chap. Pass me another cucumber sandwich..." |
Sweep
Username: Sweep
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 3:14 am: | |
Blues, snow, six and all the aussies out there:
Isn't cricket a funny game.
Who'd have thought!
Cheers |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 5:35 pm: | |
Looks like the Poms have had it then. Bloody useless. I reckon they all wated to be back home for Crimbo.
six |
Munch
Username: Munch
Registered: 02-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 8:44 pm: | |
Hey Six,
I think you should consider getting an Australian citizenship. You can't really want to stay associated with that sorry excuse for a team can you?
Cheers,
Munch |
Bluesmeister
Username: Bluesmeister
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 10:47 pm: | |
Next test's in Perth at the WACA. Six, are there any words of advice you'd like me to pass on to the England team?
Just remember though, it isn't concluded until the obese lady commences warbling... |
Sweep
Username: Sweep
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 2:26 am: | |
Blues,
I concur. I didn't want to sledge six too much. Look how quickly fortunes change.
When it is out of their reach I think I might let him have it. |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 9:17 am: | |
BluesM
Yeah, tell em to get a friggin move on and stop messing about!
Sweep,
True you can't say too much....yet It was a good match for both teams and although I don't care for Mr Warne much, he played a great game.
Munch
Will be applying within the next 2 years or ASAP.
All,
I would be getting even more stick if the Poms were winning right?
six |
Johns
Username: Johns
Registered: 02-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 9:31 am: | |
Besides playing funny games, you blokes talk funny, too.
Is this match over? The only thing I can gather is that England hasn't done well and Six isn't too happy. Can we get a summary, but in the "President's English"? That way, we can all gloat/groan together with the rest of you Cricket lovers. |
Phatphred
Username: Phatphred
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 10:18 am: | |
Even if we Brits are conclusively proved to be useless at Cricket, at least we don't have a President (yet) who says "Nucular" |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 7:40 pm: | |
John, Surely you mean the Queens English?
BTW. It becomes the Kings English when Charles takes the throan. Eventually.
I've got over the English cricket defeat now. England still treats Cricket as a gentleman's game. The Aussies treat it as a AFL match. That's probably why they're good at winning it. Plus sport here is a major part of the Aussie culture unlike the UK where sport is more of a pastime....when it ain't raining.
six |
Snowjays
Username: Snowjays
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 10:24 pm: | |
Six,
What's wrong with playin' in the rain?
BTW, have you signed up to play AFL next season?
Tom. |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 5:02 am: | |
You get wet mate. THAT'S what's wrong with it. There is a local footy club down the road. Mate, I think I'm too short, too fat and certainly too old to run around for 2 hours. Not only that, I don't understand the rules but I'm trying. I like the fighting  Grrrrr!
six |
Bluesmeister
Username: Bluesmeister
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 11:07 pm: | |
Well now, the good news is that the Western Australian Cricket Association have given permission for the Barmy Army Trumpet Guy to bring his instrument into the ground. And the Mexican Wave is also allowed at the WACA. That's why we live here, see, you Eastern Staters *think* you're better than us sandgropers. We know otherwise...
I've lived in Australia now for 31 years, and I *still* don't understand Australian Rules Football. Why, for example, is a free kick awarded for catching the ball? It makes absolutely no sense to me. Free kicks are usually awarded because an opponent has committed a foul agains a player from the other team, not because you caught the ball in mid-flight. |
Flatbag
Username: Flatbag
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 2:44 am: | |
Blues, I have also lived here for 31 years (on account of being born here 31 years ago) and I still don't understand AFL. Apart from awarding free kicks for simply catching the ball, if a player unsuccessfully kicks for goal, they are still awarded a point for trying. Can't say I've seen any other game that has traing wheel goal posts. And from watching the final this year, they miss the goals quite often, even from right in front and unopposed - maybe their bad aim is why they are afforded so many free kicks.
And Six, you like the fighting? What fighting? All they do (on TV games anyway) is this weird pushing with their shoulders and talk. Watch the Rugby League if you want to see a decent fight. |
Bluesmeister
Username: Bluesmeister
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 4:36 am: | |
Hmm, not looking too good at the WACA on day one of the third test. I'd better do an online search for the recipe for Humble Pie... |
Flatbag
Username: Flatbag
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 18, 2006 - 7:23 am: | |
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Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Monday, December 18, 2006 - 9:56 am: | |
Congratulations.... and well played ..... Did anyone go?
Rugby League - Yeah love it. Halifax supporter actually. Or should I say WAS a Halifax supporter before their demise earlier this year.
six |
Bluesmeister
Username: Bluesmeister
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 18, 2006 - 11:50 pm: | |
"Did anyone go?"
About 24,000 people <rim-shot> |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 1:37 am: | |
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