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Title: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: Straitened Out on March 25, 2018, 06:47:22 PM
UnAustralian! Embarrassing! Un sportsmanlike!
Add as many as you like.
S.O.
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: McGirr on March 25, 2018, 08:49:14 PM
Have not followed cricket for years since all the top well known players retired.

Too much cheating these days.

Mark
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: trinityalyce on March 26, 2018, 01:36:07 PM
I was a huge cricket fan growing up. Haven't watched recently because, like McGirr, my interest went by the wayside as all the cricketers I knew - some so called "legends" of the game - retired and moved on.

However this struck a chord with me. Cricket was such a part of Aussie culture in the area I grew up in. We all played cricket (even if unofficially at school, in the backyard, etc.), we all watched cricket, played on the beach at Christmas and Easter, etc. It was just part of being Australian. Cheating wasn't. Now this? I find it really sad, and really Un-Australian.

From the small snippets and details being reported it does make you question how widespread this issue is in the Aussie team, though. Also, ill-timed with the Commonwealth Games so close... I bet all eyes will be on Aussie sport for a while.
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: Titfish on March 26, 2018, 03:04:47 PM
I think they must have used Greg Chapell as a consultant.
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: prodigyrf on March 26, 2018, 04:37:18 PM
Ah well you could wake up with an awful hangover-
https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/sydney-team-disappointed-after-getting-cricket-tattoos-night-before-ball-tampering-scandal/ar-BBKHkqo (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/sydney-team-disappointed-after-getting-cricket-tattoos-night-before-ball-tampering-scandal/ar-BBKHkqo)
Sounds like 'Rissoles Rule!' has hit a bit of a snag  :-[
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: Pottsy on March 26, 2018, 05:25:56 PM
I think they must have used Greg Chapell as a consultant.

Greg Chappell was not a cheat, what he did was within the rules of the game but it was not in the SPIRIT  of the game. Yes it did leave a stain on Australian Cricket but not like this latest episode will.
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: Titfish on March 26, 2018, 05:52:52 PM
True Pottsy.

I am shocked at the latest effort. How in hell did they think they were ever going to get away with that?

I feel that they owe all Australians an apology. They have. Embarrassed us all.

As for the reference to Greg Chapell. It was more about trying to make light of a sad situation. I agree with your statement.

Cheers
Ken
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: Hookie on March 26, 2018, 06:08:44 PM
I don't follow cricket, but it's been impossible not to hear about it. What I don't understand is all the comments like "will Smith step down?" and "I don't think he can still be the captain after this" like it's in question. Everyone involved should be dumped from anything to do with Australian representative cricket permanently. We pride ourselves on being a sporting nation and now thanks to these assholes we're cheats. Australia needs to reject them completely.
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: edz on March 26, 2018, 06:25:30 PM
The latest spruking just on Box about it shows footage of previous questionable antics in the Ashes test recently aswell .
Bet your boots the mobs this team have played and lost against  will call for reviews of all footage to see if they were dudded by cheating .
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: Kangaron on March 26, 2018, 06:39:44 PM
The Telco said tonight they had a tip off, and subsequently had numerous camera's on the right people.

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Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: Craig Tomkinson on March 27, 2018, 04:44:11 AM
Just a storm in a teacup, The SA bowlers are getting the ball to move so lets see the cameras on there players for awhile they would find something for shore to, The players are pushing the rules all the time, ex, bigger thicker bats, slowing over rate down, Shore they will get a slap on the wrist they never killed anybody, they will get twice as much money playing 20/20 in a quarter of the time, Look at the money its making and attention its got in the media, All the old players did the same thing with kerry packer pushed the limits and now they are getting paid to stir the pot, Craig
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: Black Diamond on March 27, 2018, 06:54:55 AM
Lifetime bans for all involved. A bit harsh but an example needs to be set.
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: Pottsy on March 27, 2018, 08:01:36 AM
Lehman, gone this morning, it just gets worse and worse. ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: paceman on March 27, 2018, 08:07:05 AM
Lehman, gone this morning, it just gets worse and worse. ??? ??? ???

don't you mean better and better?

lehmann has been a huge part of the degradation of the team attitude and culture...

perfect opportunity to fast track justin langer in there and sort out the team and the culture.

Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: Pottsy on March 27, 2018, 08:10:43 AM
don't you mean better and better?

lehmann has been a huge part of the degradation of the team attitude and culture...

perfect opportunity to fast track justin langer in there and sort out the team and the culture.

Your right, but the shame and revelations just get worse, I fear there will be more heads to roll.
Some of the hard done by fringe players may now get the opportunity to show their skills, albeit under difficult conditions.
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: Steffo1 on March 27, 2018, 09:03:41 AM
Your right, but the shame and revelations just get worse, I fear there will be more heads to roll.
Some of the hard done by fringe players may now get the opportunity to show their skills, albeit under difficult conditions.

Pottsy, you mean Queensland players, right?  ;D ;D
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: Bird on March 27, 2018, 09:04:13 AM
Quote from: Black Diamond
Lifetime bans for all involved. A bit harsh but an example needs to be set.

and cancel any payrises that were given and the replacements only get 50% of what the criminals got..
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: xcvator on March 27, 2018, 09:14:20 AM
Pottsy, you mean Queensland players, right?  ;D ;D

Do you play cricket in Queensland ? :o ;)
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: Steffo1 on March 27, 2018, 09:38:03 AM
Do you play cricket in Queensland ? :o ;)

Apparently  :cheers:

https://live.cricket.com.au/match/2029/42138/queensland-bulls-vs-tasmanian-tigers-jlt-sheffield-shield-2017-18/scorecard
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: Kangaron on March 27, 2018, 10:39:42 AM
Hahahha, great scorecard,
nothing like hosting a shield final and having a chat to the curator beforehand.
Title: Re: OK, Now We're a Crook at cricket - what were they thinking?
Post by: paceman on March 27, 2018, 10:55:56 AM
Hahahha, great scorecard,
nothing like hosting a shield final and having a chat to the curator beforehand.

one of the advantages of finishing on top of the table...

qld only need a draw... doesn't make much sense to get the curator to fashion up a greentop...

been that way forever...