1st ASHES Test: Australia v England @ Optus Stadium PERTH Nov 21-25, 2025

[LeedsRhinos]

 

[undertaker]

And the farcical testimonial for smith and slater

ROFL! I nearly forgot about this (as well as the diamond ring to Smith's wife that hadn't been approved by the ARLC, but Greenburg still went ahead and gave it)

Thanks for reminding me of just how unprofessional and incompetent he was as NRL CEO.

 

[undertaker]

Christ this game is crazy.

With the 2026 RLWC draw supposed to be announced at lunchtime tomorrow...is this test even going to make it that far with all the soft dismissals on display by the batsmen from both teams?

 

[Fangs]

Hmm.

Uzzie is not having a good week.

 

[LeedsRhinos]

DROPPED

 

[Chins]

Retire merkin

 

[RealdEel]

Drop Uzi just for that drop ffs

 

[Fangs]

With the 2026 RLWC draw supposed to be announced at lunchtime tomorrow...is this test even going to make it that far with all the soft dismissals on display by the batsmen from both teams?

Not great quality but its a spectacle. Still some enjoyment in this.

 

[Fangs]

Uzzie is ready for retirement tbh.

His prep for this test has being questioned now. QLD questioned his commitment to shield too. I don't think its a witch hunt personally even if some of the criticism is over the top from fans.

 

[RealdEel]

Not to mention the whole Ben Barba coverup

Sharks salary cap as well..


Guy has no clue why are they doing a pink ball test for the Ashes? It's the bloody ashes

 

[undertaker]

Once the Aussies get to the tail, they've got to skittle them out for as cheaply as possible. Can't afford a tailender to develop some momentum and contribute with vital runs.

 

[JJ]

Hmm.

Uzzie is not having a good week.

He’s not been good for quite some time

 

[undertaker]

Sharks salary cap as well..


Guy has no clue why are they doing a pink ball test for the Ashes? It's the bloody ashes

Pink-ball test matches are definitely here to stay (at least in Australia).

Not just because of the crowds it's had over the past decade, but more importantly gives tv broadcasters an additional test match in the summer where they get ratings in primetime on the east coast of Australia.

 

[King hit]

Even if we bowl England out cheaply I’m still not at all confident if we can get the runs

 

[JJ]

I know the bowling has been decent, but tbh this is pretty ordinary test cricket

 

[yobbo84]

I watched the entire first session, missed all the last 4 wickets, and just sat down to watch again.

The law of cricket viewing means we won't take any wickets for a while.

Maybe I should go take a piss, we'll get another, nothing surer.

 

[undertaker]

ROFL!

Who cares about the AFLW preliminary final. Send Brayshaw on a one-way flight back to Melbourne to call the AFLW if he loves it so much.

 

[yobbo84]

I know the bowling has been decent, but tbh this is pretty ordinary test cricket

It's been putrid batting from every single batsman.

 

[Fangs]

He’s not been good for quite some time

I think he had to be picked given our situation but he will find it tough to get to the SCG test I reckon. Needs a proper dig second innings and runs on his home turf in Brisbane.

 

[Fangs]

I watched the entire first session, missed all the last 4 wickets, and just sat down to watch again.

The law of cricket viewing means we won't take any wickets for a while.

Maybe I should go take a piss, we'll get another, nothing surer.

Go take a shit please. England's innings will end before you even flush the toilet.