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smorgsie wrote gleefully-

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Looks like you met your match, suspendy.

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But most of what Builder has said is pretty predictable banter of the type we have come to understand.

It was the selectors who thought Flintoff was the best captain. Most people think themselves the best captain as Builder obviously does himself.

Ponting declared twice and won. There's a difference. Flintoff should have recognised that he couldn't win. Played for 5 draws and hope to get 2. Maybe 3. Subdue the enthusiasm of the crowd. Get 'em slow hand-clapping. Viewers turning off.

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This is the real issue. He never talked to his bowlers about field positions. That is why the team struggled in the field.

How do you know that? Most of it is agreed beforehand in those interminable team meetings. (No booze-no fags etc).

It's a team game. If you watch Ponting for a while, you might see how being a captain actually works.

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That's a pisspoor attempt at an apology. In the leadup to the Test, the Pomgolians were confident and poised to win.

I wasn't in the least confident. They have to give an appearence of confidence. No-hopers do that all the time. Us betting men don't bother with that. I made a little money actually. "Poised" he says. Flintoff poised!!

You didn't hear Botham rattling on about how Australia's side were all old has-beens? "Dad's Army"? And Flintoff on global TV saying he would "make my mark" in this test series? Too funny.

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Hard training is part of being an all-rounder. Get over it. You think becoming an internationally famous sportsman, and earning enough money to retire at thirty years of age is a bad thing?

I meant hard. Some people's idea of hard training is a long way off what I mean by it. And you are welcome to it.

The only player on your side with any fire in his belly was Monty Panesar. A Paki.

I don't think becoming an internationally famous sportsman, and earning enough money to retire at thirty years of age is a good thing automatically. I have an idea what it takes to do it. I valued my slob side.

Okay. I can't argue with wanting to be a slob. It's a venerable honorable cause.

I once saw a black and white movie scene with Chips Rafferty singing Waltzing Matilda after a long period in the bush. I knew then that you were an 'ornery bunch. Look at Germaine Greer.

I prefer not to look at masculine lesbians. Why would I bother when the likes of Kylie Minogue and Elle McPherson are around?

Neighbours was pretty funny though.

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Cockney pillocks are knocking the Scousers

NEVER!

Ellpus is going to be crowing soon.

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Does my daughter need a visa to do volunteer work in the UK.

dadpad wrote:

Does my daughter need a visa to do volunteer work in the UK.

Is she versed in the arts of spin bowling?

Evening all, are we back in work tomorrow?