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Milne is a little bit faster.
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Mar 25, 2015 01:31
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Southee had a bit of a mare - he still seems to drop it in short at times when the field is in no way set for it every now and then. I know McCullum pushes for mistakes and wickets and plays a high-risk game to get them, but still.
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Mar 25, 2015 01:34
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I feel sorry for Morkel. I've never really rated him, especially after he roughed up Clarke in 2014 but then failed to take his wicket, but his bowling was excellent last night. It's a shame there was no real backup from the other pacemen for various reasons.
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Mar 25, 2015 01:35
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From the ACC's Facebook feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GomjtY-gBNg
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Mar 25, 2015 01:37
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I'm sure he was just put up to it, what with the video and all, and has little to no idea what it means but that kid loving rules.
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Mar 25, 2015 02:02
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There were quite a few things that hampered South Africa but in the end NZ rose up to the task. For all the talk about the weather and missed run outs NZ gets credit for this win, and it was really a coin toss between two evenly matched teams when it came down to it. I was a bit heartbroken as a SA fan to have my team lose again in a semis, but I will be rooting for NZ to win the tournament. Mostly because I hate Aus and India. gently caress those guys.
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Mar 25, 2015 03:08
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Nm
MaoistBanker fucked around with this message at 03:12 on Mar 25, 2015 |
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Mar 25, 2015 03:09
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I wonder what needed to be edited out in this insane thread.
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Mar 25, 2015 03:16
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Very excited to see the kiwis demolish Australia at the MCG not just because all our players are entirely loathsome but also Australians generally
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Mar 25, 2015 03:36
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Looking forward to tomorrows semi, and the contrasting spirited display of how the game should be played. Bit rude this
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Mar 25, 2015 03:38
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Apparently Matt and Jeremy made some announcement today on Hauraki that they can't (or at least, wont) cover the final...? Did anyone catch this and could clarify?
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Mar 25, 2015 03:45
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cpaf posted:Very excited to see the kiwis demolish Australia at the MCG not just because all our players are entirely loathsome but also Australians generally Shane Watson to score a century to seal the win
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Mar 25, 2015 03:47
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Shane Watson takes a hat trick (with subsequent celebrations) to seal the win.
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Mar 25, 2015 03:52
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-Spiffy- posted:Shane Watson takes a hat trick (with subsequent celebrations) to seal the win. It'd look something like the jizzing Faulkner I imagine.
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Mar 25, 2015 03:55
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Spedman posted:I think Steyn has been running at about 75% the whole tournament, his body wouldn't let him bowl well. I lost my poo poo when someone said, "Do you think he's annoyed at the dew?" This was my first time listening to ACC and it's going to be hard to go back during non-NZ games. Even the 2 second delay didn't bother me. The best thing is that in between all joking around they were calling the game really well.
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Mar 25, 2015 05:19
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Watching the replay and Duminy crashing into that sub fielder about to take a catch was such an insane moemnt. He'll be stewing over that forever.
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Mar 25, 2015 05:37
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Good to see that Hairy Javelin is listed on Grant Elliot's wikipedia under his official nicknames.
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Mar 25, 2015 05:40
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-Spiffy- posted:Shane Watson takes a hat trick (with subsequent celebrations) to seal the win.
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Mar 25, 2015 05:46
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The Rabbi T. White posted:Apparently Matt and Jeremy made some announcement today on Hauraki that they can't (or at least, wont) cover the final...? Don't break my heart!
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Mar 25, 2015 06:21
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fong posted:Unrelated but I thought Henry did really well. Remind me why Milne was in the squad ahead of him anyway? Before last night's semifinal Henry had bowled fewer than 400 balls in ODIs. This is how he still looks on the ICC squad page  Last night he went 8-0-40. What a loving legend.
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Mar 25, 2015 09:52
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dusty posted:Before last night's semifinal Henry had bowled fewer than 400 balls in ODIs. As usual the ACC guys were on point with their physical description of Henry - He has a World War 1 face, eyes close together to protect from mustard gas. Also a firm buttocks.
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Mar 25, 2015 09:59
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subroc posted:I lost my poo poo when someone said, "Do you think he's annoyed at the dew?" I was in tears when he asked about the Steyn's opinion of the dew, just brilliant. After listening for about 10mins I couldn't stop recommending the ACC to everyone within earshot, my office mate thought it was pretty grouse. I reckon a decent Australian version of the ACC could be made out of the old D-generation crew, Tom/Rob/Santo with Ed Kavalee thrown in, Warwick Todd could even make an appearance.
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Mar 25, 2015 10:46
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Acc is good because it's professional broadcasters and comedians talking about cricket.
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Mar 25, 2015 11:29
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The Australian equivalent of ACC is Shane Warne conducting a vodafone viewers verdict on what pizza is best and mentioning that Ian Bell looks like the Sherminator 100 times
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Mar 25, 2015 12:32
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Drugs posted:The Australian equivalent of ACC is Shane Warne conducting a vodafone viewers verdict on what pizza is best and mentioning that Ian Bell looks like the Sherminator 100 times He'd also be mentioning that time when a co-commentator did something 20 years ago
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Mar 25, 2015 12:52
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That's a mulligan!
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Mar 25, 2015 12:53
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dusty posted:Before last night's semifinal Henry had bowled fewer than 400 balls in ODIs. gently caress those stats show how much of a joke Taylor is at the moment. Anderson has 50 more runs as well as 14 wickets to his name. Ross Taylor is really just dead weight at this point. Sucks because he used to own. What happened 
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Mar 25, 2015 13:59
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fong posted:gently caress those stats show how much of a joke Taylor is at the moment. Anderson has 50 more runs as well as 14 wickets to his name. Ross Taylor is really just dead weight at this point. Taylor averages 51 in the last 12 months in ODIs. Stop this insane nonsense immediately.
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Mar 25, 2015 14:02
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fong posted:gently caress those stats show how much of a joke Taylor is at the moment. Anderson has 50 more runs as well as 14 wickets to his name. Ross Taylor is really just dead weight at this point. Idiotic New Zealand fans who cant remember further back than 3 weeks happened.
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Mar 25, 2015 14:04
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If you think Taylor is dead weight we'll swap you Twatto for him, how's that sound?
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Mar 25, 2015 14:14
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Sorry but he averaged 26 in the ODIs against Sri Lanka with a strike rate of 68, and he's averaged less with a lower SR this world cup. His knock against South Africa was his best performance yet this WC. gently caress I'd take Watto over him tbh. At least Watto can bowl, kinda
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Mar 25, 2015 14:19
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Sorry, but if you got rid of anyone in the New Zealand team thats had a ropey series this year you wouldnt have anyone left.
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Mar 25, 2015 14:21
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The previous 15 games is a bit more than "a ropey series", especially since half those games are against associate teams. Also the fact that in half of the WC games Taylor has been directly involved in a run out. Dudes just bad at the moment, and he only has the final to redeem himself for me
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Mar 25, 2015 14:31
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These are the same people saying Guptil was deadweight 2 weeks ago.
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Mar 25, 2015 14:50
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Ratios is pretty much the only kiwi worth listening to re: selection choices. The cheating bastard.
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Mar 25, 2015 16:14
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Everyone is dead weight, no exceptions.
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Mar 25, 2015 19:05
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Taylor is short on confidence but honestly, there is no one else to take his place. He was our best batsman for so long that he's worth sticking by. Think there will be any surprise selections in today's semi?
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Mar 25, 2015 19:53
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Taylor's "12 month average" looks a bit rubbish when you factor in the calibre of the opposition, which has been Pakistan a lot of the time.
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Mar 25, 2015 19:59
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RideTheSpiral posted:These are the same people saying Guptil was deadweight 2 weeks ago. I was one of those looking seriously at Guptil and thinking why? Prior to the WC. I even joked about selecting Henry instead of him since he gave a good bowling option and was just as likely to get out for a duck in the first over. But I still have faith in Taylor as last summer he was the dependable rock we could build an innings around a bit like Williamson this summer. He just doesn't seem to have his head together at the moment but one good game can change that.
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Mar 25, 2015 20:40
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Spedman posted:I reckon a decent Australian version of the ACC could be made out of the old D-generation crew, Tom/Rob/Santo with Ed Kavalee thrown in, Warwick Todd could even make an appearance. Roy & HG are the only ones close to ACC imo. It's basically a cricket version of their state of origin commentary, but with more genitalia.
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Mar 25, 2015 20:46
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