Passing Through wrote: Cathy Wilcox

what was Warner known to be like prior to the death of Phil Hughes?

Smith, Bancroft and Warner all on their way home, apparently it's Warner who is in the naughty corner and talk of him never playing for Australia again is very strong. Still no sign of the dirty rotten coach, protecting himself no doubt what a grub.

I like it when the ball starts reverse-swinging- and let's face it- none of the Aussie nuffies can get the ball to swing the normal way. Not even a good swinger like Anderson can get the ball to swing in Australia regularly on our dead pitches and kookaburra balls. I say every team in Test cricket in Australia should be given a sheet of sandpaper- it will make the game much more interesting.

Tlazolteotl wrote: I like it when the ball starts reverse-swinging- and let's face it- none of the Aussie nuffies can get the ball to swing the normal way. Not even a good swinger like Anderson can get the ball to swing in Australia regularly on our dead pitches and kookaburra balls. I say every team in Test cricket in Australia should be given a sheet of sandpaper- it will make the game much more interesting.

The horrible flat boring pitches they prepare here for the aussie bastmen needs to change,  putting down pitches that offer the bowlers something other than a backache would be start.

Redemption wrote: what was Warner known to be like prior to the death of Phil Hughes? how do we know he hasnt been in a dark place since Hughes died? Its Smith that should be banned for life. Captains Call. Its him that orchestrated the final call to cheat. Im not convinced there arent deeper demons at play with Warner, re Hughes dying. the bloke might be seriously in trouble. Just saying, the suicide epidemic in young males in australia, is out of control. people have to consider his psychological state.

In early 2015 "Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe has called for a yellow-card and red-card system to be introduced to international cricket to curb Warner's "thuggish" on-field behaviour, stating that Warner was "the most juvenile cricketer I have seen on a cricket field".

That was around the time of Hughes death so I imagine Crowe was basing it on his behaviour before that.

Some of the "babes" will be cutting the strings now I reckon.  I feel sorry for the ones with kids. Imagine what they would be copping if they are in school.

Former skipper Steve Waugh says current team has 'failed our culture'

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-28/steve-waugh-calls-for-committment-to-spirit-of-cricket-document/9595490

Australian cricket culture- exemplified by Steve Waugh- loved and admired throughout the cricket world. And that's culture as in yoghurt not as in civilisation.

Fiddlesticks wrote: Now that the dust has kind of settled I am starting to feel sorry for the 3 players families, what on earth must they be feeling, the wives, their kids, the parents of the 3 players, extended family and friends...man that must be brutal.

they are a product of today, whether in cricket, horse racing, football.

oneonesit wrote: Slightly off topic - however how enjoyable is cricket as a game to play ? I could never get interested in it growing up - too busy getting flogged playing League/Union - or competing at interclub Athletics every Sat. I mean it must get hellishly boring fielding for hours on end - or waiting all day for a 5 min bat. Maybe they need to sledge due to boredom - keeps them awake possibly. Need something to keep the juices flowing surely.

Would also add its got to be the most unfair game in the world. Dropped catch & you can go from dud to hero - records should have the number of dropped catches, missed run outs & shonky LBW's in brackets next to batsman totals.

Well they reckon golf is the waste of a good walk lol, but anything to get you of your fat arse and be active is better than a couch potatoe!

Carioca wrote: Well they reckon golf is the waste of a good walk lol, but anything to get you of your fat arse and be active is better than a couch potatoe!

I get the feeling we will never Warner again, seems like they are trying to wash some of the dirt off Smith and Bancroft well he is toast before he even starts. But I get the feeling we will se Smith back in action at some point trying to make a comeback through Shield cricket. They all can kiss those huge pay checks goodbye that's for sure. Hope they put some away for a rainy day cause it's going to be raining for a long time for these 3 clowns.

My experience on the field was mixed. Fielding was  lot of fun when you were all working together as a unit and any banter remained in good humour. The days passed swiftly and the enjoyment factor was high. On the other hand when you played within a team of individuals who only cared for themselves a day in the field could drag on like a trip to hell and back. When the banter gets nasty and the integrity of individuals in a team is questionable you might as well be playing "watch the paint dry" with Satan and his acolytes in bare feet on a field of hot coals. Batting was worse with time spent huddled together listening to non stop beotching and moaning. It should be fun times in the Aussie dressing room for the next test.