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If the kiwis are playing a specialist spinner who is used to the conditions, they would be better off trusting him to do the job, then drop Santner and CDG and bring in another batsmen.
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+x+x+x+xCombined team so far. Warner Blundell Labuschagne Smith Wade Head Paine Pattinson Cummins Starc Lyon Hope Paine keeps them "up" for the next match, with the series decided. Now that they're down where they belong, let's put them down even further. No time to slacken off. Watling must be considered. I’m not sure my former student Wade warrants selection? Tim remains at keeper Watling batman only in Wade's spot. When I watched Watling he did little wrong when keeping. Hasn't done much wrong, just hasn't been as good as Paine. He did miss a stumping if I recall correctly (Smith in the first match), doesn't seem as accomplished keeping to Santner's "straight breaks" as Paine is to spin, and hasn't been as good with the bat as Paine. Paine had a very good match at Melbourne. Still one match to go though.
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As to the bowling make up based on this series, it's Aussies all the way so far. Wagner and Southee have plenty of wickets, but at greater cost as they've had no on else much and no spinner to share wickets with as yet (none to speak of anyway lol). The Aussie bowling has largely been the difference, Starc with a match winning performance in the first, Cummins with a "five fa" and Patto with 6 wickets @ 11.5 from the last match. That second innings in Melbourne was a superb bowling effort. Will be interesting to see what difference the spinner selection (Sommerville) makes in the next one for the kiwis, don't know much about him tbh. If he is any good, or at least good enough to hold fort at one end it should be helpful.
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+x+x+xCombined team so far. Warner Blundell Labuschagne Smith Wade Head Paine Pattinson Cummins Starc Lyon Hope Paine keeps them "up" for the next match, with the series decided. Now that they're down where they belong, let's put them down even further. No time to slacken off. Watling must be considered. I’m not sure my former student Wade warrants selection? Tim remains at keeper Watling batman only in Wade's spot. Watling hasn't been very good batting so far. Not sure how you could have him as a batsmen? You could probably have Taylor instead of Wade, but as a composite team it's more of who is best in their position.
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+xOnce again, I don't like to speak too soon (he who laughs last and all that) but this is going to be a massive effort for kiwis if they're going to save this match. It looks like they'll be 500 or so behind with five sessions to play. Considering they haven't batted out more than 65 overs in an innings so far, would be some massive turnaround that. They have about four batters with averages over 40. They must all perform together soon. I aint giving us the win just yet.. the fat lady tho is warming her tonsils. Only Williamson and Taylor can save this match for them. May need to change that view as Patto has pinged the skipper in front for a duck egg. Now Taylor plays on. Black Caps imploding due to massive scoreboard pressure and some decent stuff by Pattinson.. BCs have to be admired for battling so hard against scoreboard pressure for so much of the series. I suppose that Baggers and other TCA Members are identifying technical weaknesses in Burns, Wade and Head, who all have a predisposition to have too big a gap between bat and pad for vertical shots, yet the Kiwis have struggled to contain them is a significant issue. BCs have to be admired for battling so hard against scoreboard pressure for so much of the series.
Yes DC that and spending double time as us in the field in sweltering conditions.. they are unfamiliar with and that are frankly unsuitable for cricket. I have to say I am disappointed with this display by them all the same. The contest we all hoped for has not eventuated. Their bowling has been below par.. and with their batting being their strength.. have never reached anywhere what they are capable of. If they are number 2 in the world NZ have been poor by their own high standards. Why? I agree with Vaughn's comments. The rankings don't always mean a lot and being rated no.2 by the ICC doesn't necessarily mean you are the second best team in the world. This series isn't really unexpected or an upset the way a genuine no5 v no.2 would normally be seen as, even by kiwi fans (at least the ones who understand cricket). More of a disappointment at the lack of competitiveness than anything. The fact is they had the chance to put any doubts to rest and have failed miserably. Even if they fought a tough series might have been enough, but they simply aren't anywhere near good enough. Gotta say I'm enjoying it too. They aren't a bad team, but apart from India who are clearly no1, it's difficult to place the next four teams at the moment. The Saffers are regrouping after retirements of some atg's, the Poms are over their quest to win the WC now, and the Aussies are putting their own troubles behind them. When the dust settles I think the kiwis will find themselves outside of the top four. India won't be an easy series for them. The only way they might beat us is if we get complacent for the next one now the series is done. For all of the talk, they don't seem much better or worse than kiwi sides we have played over the last decade or so. It's the same old, same old. Haven’t the Kiwis outperformed is in Asia? Well yes. Yes NZ has. That is how NZ over took Aus and SA. ;) Aus gets pantsed by Pak all the time over there, and swept by SL, NZ actually hasn't any of those series since before 2012... believe it or not. I dont't remember the year of our last lost, but I do remember tying SL there in 2012, and Pak 2014, beating Pak 2018 and tying SL 2019. For some reason, we go okay with the spin. Outside India. You can pick and choose opponents all you like, aka cherry picking, but NZ in Asia goes better than SA and Aus lately. NZ has still never lost a test to Bangladesh for instance. SA also suffered a massive shock loss to SL at home due in no small part to the best test innings on 2019 (you can debate the Stokes one all day too - the debate has been well announded on criclet sites). Amazed none of the combined teams have Wagner in them. Currently #2 in world rankings, he has climbed despite bowling to Warner, Labu and Smith at their home...
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+x+x+xCombined team so far. Warner Blundell Labuschagne Smith Wade Head Paine Pattinson Cummins Starc Lyon Hope Paine keeps them "up" for the next match, with the series decided. Now that they're down where they belong, let's put them down even further. No time to slacken off. I'd consider de grandhomme in a combined 11 Not saying he definitely shouldn't be in there, purely a matter of preference, but who would he replace? He isn't taking up a bowlers spot with his dibbly dobblers, surely he isn't replacing a batsmen? That innings he played yesterday was befitting a genuine no.11. Looked like he gave up and didn't want to be there. Stats aren't everything and many other factors can be overlooked when relying on them too much. He is a very good cricketer, not doubting that. Not sure he deserves a place though, not on performance. Watling must be considered.
I’m not sure my former student Wade warrants selection?
Paine has well and truly outplayed Watling. He has had a good series, very good behind the stumps. Especially to spin, Paine's keeping is very tidy.
Wade hasn't been great, but he is a gritty character and a good team man. He gets the nod as there really isn't anyone deserving from the kiwi camp anyway. You should have taught him to duck though! lol. looks like de grandhomme was less influential than I remember!
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+x+x+xCombined team so far. Warner Blundell Labuschagne Smith Wade Head Paine Pattinson Cummins Starc Lyon Hope Paine keeps them "up" for the next match, with the series decided. Now that they're down where they belong, let's put them down even further. No time to slacken off. Watling must be considered. I’m not sure my former student Wade warrants selection? Tim remains at keeper Watling batman only in Wade's spot. When I watched Watling he did little wrong when keeping.
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+x+x+xCombined team so far. Warner Blundell Labuschagne Smith Wade Head Paine Pattinson Cummins Starc Lyon Hope Paine keeps them "up" for the next match, with the series decided. Now that they're down where they belong, let's put them down even further. No time to slacken off. Watling must be considered. I’m not sure my former student Wade warrants selection? Tim remains at keeper Watling batsman only in Wade's spot. We then have a back up keeper if Paine is injured.
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+x+xCombined team so far. Warner Blundell Labuschagne Smith Wade Head Paine Pattinson Cummins Starc Lyon Hope Paine keeps them "up" for the next match, with the series decided. Now that they're down where they belong, let's put them down even further. No time to slacken off. Watling must be considered. I’m not sure my former student Wade warrants selection? Tim remains at keeper Watling batman only in Wade's spot.
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+x+xCombined team so far. Warner Blundell Labuschagne Smith Wade Head Paine Pattinson Cummins Starc Lyon Hope Paine keeps them "up" for the next match, with the series decided. Now that they're down where they belong, let's put them down even further. No time to slacken off. I'd consider de grandhomme in a combined 11 Not saying he definitely shouldn't be in there, purely a matter of preference, but who would he replace? He isn't taking up a bowlers spot with his dibbly dobblers, surely he isn't replacing a batsmen? That innings he played yesterday was befitting a genuine no.11. Looked like he gave up and didn't want to be there. Stats aren't everything and many other factors can be overlooked when relying on them too much. He is a very good cricketer, not doubting that. Not sure he deserves a place though, not on performance. Watling must be considered.
I’m not sure my former student Wade warrants selection?
Paine has well and truly outplayed Watling. He has had a good series, very good behind the stumps. Especially to spin, Paine's keeping is very tidy.
Wade hasn't been great, but he is a gritty character and a good team man. He gets the nod as there really isn't anyone deserving from the kiwi camp anyway. You should have taught him to duck though! lol.
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+xOnce again, I don't like to speak too soon (he who laughs last and all that) but this is going to be a massive effort for kiwis if they're going to save this match. It looks like they'll be 500 or so behind with five sessions to play. Considering they haven't batted out more than 65 overs in an innings so far, would be some massive turnaround that. They have about four batters with averages over 40. They must all perform together soon. I aint giving us the win just yet.. the fat lady tho is warming her tonsils. Only Williamson and Taylor can save this match for them. May need to change that view as Patto has pinged the skipper in front for a duck egg. Now Taylor plays on. Black Caps imploding due to massive scoreboard pressure and some decent stuff by Pattinson.. BCs have to be admired for battling so hard against scoreboard pressure for so much of the series. I suppose that Baggers and other TCA Members are identifying technical weaknesses in Burns, Wade and Head, who all have a predisposition to have too big a gap between bat and pad for vertical shots, yet the Kiwis have struggled to contain them is a significant issue. BCs have to be admired for battling so hard against scoreboard pressure for so much of the series.
Yes DC that and spending double time as us in the field in sweltering conditions.. they are unfamiliar with and that are frankly unsuitable for cricket. I have to say I am disappointed with this display by them all the same. The contest we all hoped for has not eventuated. Their bowling has been below par.. and with their batting being their strength.. have never reached anywhere what they are capable of. If they are number 2 in the world NZ have been poor by their own high standards. Why? I agree with Vaughn's comments. The rankings don't always mean a lot and being rated no.2 by the ICC doesn't necessarily mean you are the second best team in the world. This series isn't really unexpected or an upset the way a genuine no5 v no.2 would normally be seen as, even by kiwi fans (at least the ones who understand cricket). More of a disappointment at the lack of competitiveness than anything. The fact is they had the chance to put any doubts to rest and have failed miserably. Even if they fought a tough series might have been enough, but they simply aren't anywhere near good enough. Gotta say I'm enjoying it too. They aren't a bad team, but apart from India who are clearly no1, it's difficult to place the next four teams at the moment. The Saffers are regrouping after retirements of some atg's, the Poms are over their quest to win the WC now, and the Aussies are putting their own troubles behind them. When the dust settles I think the kiwis will find themselves outside of the top four. India won't be an easy series for them. The only way they might beat us is if we get complacent for the next one now the series is done. For all of the talk, they don't seem much better or worse than kiwi sides we have played over the last decade or so. It's the same old, same old. Haven’t the Kiwis outperformed is in Asia? I don't remember us playing them there lol. I'll believe it when they can start getting matches off India in India.
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+xOnce again, I don't like to speak too soon (he who laughs last and all that) but this is going to be a massive effort for kiwis if they're going to save this match. It looks like they'll be 500 or so behind with five sessions to play. Considering they haven't batted out more than 65 overs in an innings so far, would be some massive turnaround that. They have about four batters with averages over 40. They must all perform together soon. I aint giving us the win just yet.. the fat lady tho is warming her tonsils. Only Williamson and Taylor can save this match for them. May need to change that view as Patto has pinged the skipper in front for a duck egg. Now Taylor plays on. Black Caps imploding due to massive scoreboard pressure and some decent stuff by Pattinson.. BCs have to be admired for battling so hard against scoreboard pressure for so much of the series. I suppose that Baggers and other TCA Members are identifying technical weaknesses in Burns, Wade and Head, who all have a predisposition to have too big a gap between bat and pad for vertical shots, yet the Kiwis have struggled to contain them is a significant issue. BCs have to be admired for battling so hard against scoreboard pressure for so much of the series.
Yes DC that and spending double time as us in the field in sweltering conditions.. they are unfamiliar with and that are frankly unsuitable for cricket. I have to say I am disappointed with this display by them all the same. The contest we all hoped for has not eventuated. Their bowling has been below par.. and with their batting being their strength.. have never reached anywhere what they are capable of. If they are number 2 in the world NZ have been poor by their own high standards. Why? I agree with Vaughn's comments. The rankings don't always mean a lot and being rated no.2 by the ICC doesn't necessarily mean you are the second best team in the world. This series isn't really unexpected or an upset the way a genuine no5 v no.2 would normally be seen as, even by kiwi fans (at least the ones who understand cricket). More of a disappointment at the lack of competitiveness than anything. The fact is they had the chance to put any doubts to rest and have failed miserably. Even if they fought a tough series might have been enough, but they simply aren't anywhere near good enough. Gotta say I'm enjoying it too. They aren't a bad team, but apart from India who are clearly no1, it's difficult to place the next four teams at the moment. The Saffers are regrouping after retirements of some atg's, the Poms are over their quest to win the WC now, and the Aussies are putting their own troubles behind them. When the dust settles I think the kiwis will find themselves outside of the top four. India won't be an easy series for them. The only way they might beat us is if we get complacent for the next one now the series is done. For all of the talk, they don't seem much better or worse than kiwi sides we have played over the last decade or so. It's the same old, same old. Haven’t the Kiwis outperformed is in Asia?
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+xCombined team so far. Warner Blundell Labuschagne Smith Wade Head Paine Pattinson Cummins Starc Lyon Hope Paine keeps them "up" for the next match, with the series decided. Now that they're down where they belong, let's put them down even further. No time to slacken off. Watling must be considered. I’m not sure my former student Wade warrants selection?
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+x+xCombined team so far. Warner Blundell Labuschagne Smith Wade Head Paine Pattinson Cummins Starc Lyon Hope Paine keeps them "up" for the next match, with the series decided. Now that they're down where they belong, let's put them down even further. No time to slacken off. I'd consider de grandhomme in a combined 11 In mine for sure!
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+xCombined team so far. Warner Blundell Labuschagne Smith Wade Head Paine Pattinson Cummins Starc Lyon Hope Paine keeps them "up" for the next match, with the series decided. Now that they're down where they belong, let's put them down even further. No time to slacken off. I'd consider de grandhomme in a combined 11
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Combined team so far.
Warner
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Hope Paine keeps them "up" for the next match, with the series decided. Now that they're down where they belong, let's put them down even further. No time to slacken off.
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+xOnce again, I don't like to speak too soon (he who laughs last and all that) but this is going to be a massive effort for kiwis if they're going to save this match. It looks like they'll be 500 or so behind with five sessions to play. Considering they haven't batted out more than 65 overs in an innings so far, would be some massive turnaround that. They have about four batters with averages over 40. They must all perform together soon. I aint giving us the win just yet.. the fat lady tho is warming her tonsils. Only Williamson and Taylor can save this match for them. May need to change that view as Patto has pinged the skipper in front for a duck egg. Now Taylor plays on. Black Caps imploding due to massive scoreboard pressure and some decent stuff by Pattinson.. BCs have to be admired for battling so hard against scoreboard pressure for so much of the series. I suppose that Baggers and other TCA Members are identifying technical weaknesses in Burns, Wade and Head, who all have a predisposition to have too big a gap between bat and pad for vertical shots, yet the Kiwis have struggled to contain them is a significant issue. BCs have to be admired for battling so hard against scoreboard pressure for so much of the series.
Yes DC that and spending double time as us in the field in sweltering conditions.. they are unfamiliar with and that are frankly unsuitable for cricket. I have to say I am disappointed with this display by them all the same. The contest we all hoped for has not eventuated. Their bowling has been below par.. and with their batting being their strength.. have never reached anywhere what they are capable of. If they are number 2 in the world NZ have been poor by their own high standards. Why? I agree with Vaughn's comments. The rankings don't always mean a lot and being rated no.2 by the ICC doesn't necessarily mean you are the second best team in the world. This series isn't really unexpected or an upset the way a genuine no5 v no.2 would normally be seen as, even by kiwi fans (at least the ones who understand cricket). More of a disappointment at the lack of competitiveness than anything. The fact is they had the chance to put any doubts to rest and have failed miserably. Even if they fought a tough series might have been enough, but they simply aren't anywhere near good enough. Gotta say I'm enjoying it too. They aren't a bad team, but apart from India who are clearly no1, it's difficult to place the next four teams at the moment. The Saffers are regrouping after retirements of some atg's, the Poms are over their quest to win the WC now, and the Aussies are putting their own troubles behind them. When the dust settles I think the kiwis will find themselves outside of the top four. India won't be an easy series for them. The only way they might beat us is if we get complacent for the next one now the series is done. For all of the talk, they don't seem much better or worse than kiwi sides we have played over the last decade or so. It's the same old, same old.
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Pretty sure Aus aint won in England since 2001... I just checked the world test championship, Aus did not win in England :P They lost 2 tests and won 2 tests, with 1 seemingly certain england victory rained out to a draw... https://www.icc-cricket.com/world-test-championship/standingsOn the bright side, england is 150 runs with 5 wickets in hand of upsetting the Saffirs... (I really think the Saffirs have this in the bag, tbh - but care less either way)
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+x+xThe Chappell/Hadlee trophy remains in Aussie hands. Good news! Aus wins the 4th series in a row, three being at home and the Ashes retained away. Paine’s captaincy record is improving. He took a lot of straightforward catches off potent pace bowling, plus some slick catches and a stumping off spin. This Test he scored 79 with the fastest strike rate of any of the top seven in the Aussie team. Good innings from Head, but he still has technical flaws to rectify. The Aus attack was very good. Patto was a terrific addition. Blundell played a classy innings under great pressure. Perfect summation DC.
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+xThe Chappell/Hadlee trophy remains in Aussie hands. Good news! Aus wins the 4th series in a row, three being at home and the Ashes retained away. Paine’s captaincy record is improving. He took a lot of straightforward catches off potent pace bowling, plus some slick catches and a stumping off spin. This Test he scored 79 with the fastest strike rate of any of the top seven in the Aussie team. Good innings from Head, but he still has technical flaws to rectify. The Aus attack was very good. Patto was a terrific addition. Blundell played a classy innings under great pressure.
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The Trans Tasman Trophy remains in Aussie hands.
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+xBlundell is proving this is now a good batting pitch. No movement to speak of for our quicks. If he and Watling can take the BCs into the final day they are back in the contest. Cummins and Patto were rather ragged in their last spells. Gifted too many freebies to Blundell. Tighten up after the break boys.. back to building pressure. Still 357 runs for them to get. Why is Bobbie not posting ? TB once said she wasn’t sure what she could contribute to Test cricket. I thought she made some insightful contributions from the Perth Test. TB you can contribute plenty. We are all interested in your observations and viewpoints on the match in progress. Please dont feel uncomfortable Bobbie. which one is bobbie? @thingybob. We all called her Bob until we found out she was female.. so I christened her Bobbie. Lyon gets Watling with what cricinfo called " a lovely piece of bowling". game, set and match now.. Agree. It is very hard for the Kiwis to come back now. Blundell given out LBW Patto. Kiwis review. Not Out - too high. Kiwi Army go silly. Excellent knock Tom Blundell. Of the two tons in this match this was made under the most pressure. Labuchagne picks up the final Kiwi wicket.
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+x+x+x+x+x+xBlundell is proving this is now a good batting pitch. No movement to speak of for our quicks. If he and Watling can take the BCs into the final day they are back in the contest. Cummins and Patto were rather ragged in their last spells. Gifted too many freebies to Blundell. Tighten up after the break boys.. back to building pressure. Still 357 runs for them to get. Why is Bobbie not posting ? TB once said she wasn’t sure what she could contribute to Test cricket. I thought she made some insightful contributions from the Perth Test. TB you can contribute plenty. We are all interested in your observations and viewpoints on the match in progress. Please dont feel uncomfortable Bobbie. which one is bobbie? @thingybob. We all called her Bob until we found out she was female.. so I christened her Bobbie. Lyon gets Watling with what cricinfo called " a lovely piece of bowling". game, set and match now.. Agree. It is very hard for the Kiwis to come back now. Blundell given out LBW Patto. Kiwis review. Not Out - too high. Kiwi Army go silly.
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Fantastic knock from Blundell under pressure.
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With the stump mikes on, Paine’s comments, banter and encouragement of Lyon is funny!
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+x+x+x+x+x+xBlundell is proving this is now a good batting pitch. No movement to speak of for our quicks. If he and Watling can take the BCs into the final day they are back in the contest. Cummins and Patto were rather ragged in their last spells. Gifted too many freebies to Blundell. Tighten up after the break boys.. back to building pressure. Still 357 runs for them to get. Why is Bobbie not posting ? TB once said she wasn’t sure what she could contribute to Test cricket. I thought she made some insightful contributions from the Perth Test. TB you can contribute plenty. We are all interested in your observations and viewpoints on the match in progress. Please dont feel uncomfortable Bobbie. which one is bobbie? @thingybob. We all called her Bob until we found out she was female.. so I christened her Bobbie. posters who feel like they know little probably actually know a lot! And whether they do or don't they are likely to be pleasant company! True. TB is pleasant company online. She used to be a TCA Member too - before my time.
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GOAT strikes again , as CDG plays an aerial ball to Warner at Fine Square Leg. Out for 9.
GOAT 3-34.
GOAT is fresh too.
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+x+x+x+x+xBlundell is proving this is now a good batting pitch. No movement to speak of for our quicks. If he and Watling can take the BCs into the final day they are back in the contest. Cummins and Patto were rather ragged in their last spells. Gifted too many freebies to Blundell. Tighten up after the break boys.. back to building pressure. Still 357 runs for them to get. Why is Bobbie not posting ? TB once said she wasn’t sure what she could contribute to Test cricket. I thought she made some insightful contributions from the Perth Test. TB you can contribute plenty. We are all interested in your observations and viewpoints on the match in progress. Please dont feel uncomfortable Bobbie. which one is bobbie? @thingybob. We all called her Bob until we found out she was female.. so I christened her Bobbie. posters who feel like they know little probably actually know a lot! And whether they do or don't they are likely to be pleasant company!
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