Second Test, Australia v England, 4-8 December 2025

[TheRealTMA]

Sure. But I enjoy watching players like Trav batting. But you know at 3-4 overs in he will demand change of gloves. Always. Then it's the sight screen. And the sight screen again. Someone dares move in the vicinity. Wears white and it's too bright. A leaf blowing behind the bowler. A fly. You name it.

“Most people I know, think that I'm crazy, and
I know at times I act a little hazy, but
If that's my way and you should know it, then
In every way, help me to show it
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah”

 

[Pushka]

“Most people I know, think that I'm crazy, and
I know at times I act a little hazy, but
If that's my way and you should know it, then
In every way, help me to show it
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah”

Yes. It's Smith. Great player. Just so annoying to watch. . Oh someone just stood up. Step back again.

 

[QF WP]

I’ve missed a wicket as I was up getting dinner and it was really busy. There was no doubt:




So I’d seen a couple of the Brisbane Lions here, so had a chat to Logan Morris at the bar. Went back to our seats after dinner and got a photo:



Missed getting Cam Rayner in the shot, but my daughter didn’t care.

 

[QF WP]

Yes, Smith and Green have been playing a bit of Bazball. The Smith top edge for 6 was only just out of reach of the fielder.

 

[QF WP]

Oh someone just stood up. Step back again.

It was a guy in a black shirt carrying drinks back to his mates. Not the first time it’s happened - was another one at the other end earlier. Some people have no idea about the etiquette …

 

[QF WP]

Green with a brain explosion - what a crazy shot 5 short of a half century. 4/291

 

[TheRealTMA]

Green with a brain explosion - what a crazy shot 5 short of a half century. 4/291

Sillyness incorporated.

 

[QF WP]

Then Smith out 3 balls later for 61. Great bowling and catch . 5/292

 

[Pushka]

I’ve missed a wicket as I was up getting dinner and it was really busy. There was no doubt:


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So I’d seen a couple of the Brisbane Lions here, so had a chat to Logan Morris at the bar. Went back to our seats after dinner and got a photo:

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Missed getting Cam Rayner in the shot, but my daughter didn’t care.

TV has been focussing on them and stirring them about the booze.

Etiquette at the cricket is an interesting topic.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Then Smith out 3 balls later for 61. Great bowling and catch . 5/292

time to bring on the Pantomime horses?

 

[QF WP]

Mel McLaughlin interviewing Pat coughmins

 

[QF WP]

Not a bad 2nd day audience:

 

[QF WP]

Inglis clean bowled by Stokes for 23.



6/329. Getting close.

 

[QF WP]

Neser survives an lbw first ball. Stokes uses a challenge.

 

[QF WP]

Alright - now will there be a result?

 

[QF WP]

Carey and Neser throwing the bat - the 4th dropped catch (this time by Root). Will it be expensive?

 

[Rich]

Alright - now will there be a result?

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Yes! Aussies to get a lead if 100+. Poms to capitulate in their second innings.

 

[moa999]

Poms going to lose a lot of match fee (and championship points) if Australia can bat for 7 overs

 

[markis10]

Since you asked, here it is @markis10. A little better than yesterday - I’d had a chat about the lack of food on yesterday’s plate with Molly, the Restaurant Manager.

Think they have outsourced their Vegan catering to the Norman Hotel! Desert looks great!

 

[CaptJCool]

It’s an interesting balance in the game

Ample dropped catches … led to a home team score higher than might otherwise
150 ahead at the end of the 1st innings and England will scramble to stay in The game what with their extravagant “lost my head” get out shots and dropped catches, it’s lining up for 2-0 in the series