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by Frank Costanza
Tue Mar 21, 2017 3:06 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Aus v India - test series
Replies: 826
Views: 311515

Re: Aus v India - test series

http://www.relianceiccrankings.com/ Smith still no1 in test batting ranking, followed by Williamson, Root and then Kohli with Warner 5th! Luckily this guide is better than a particular 1 eyed (loyal when it suits him) supporter saying otherwise. Do we take into account that the person I'd have at n...
by Frank Costanza
Mon Mar 20, 2017 5:07 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Aus v India - test series
Replies: 826
Views: 311515

Re: Aus v India - test series

God is an Englishman wrote:
Frank Costanza wrote: Who's your top 5 best batsmen currently playing (in order)?
Mine would be:
1. Kohli (despite his performance this series)
2. Smith
3. De villiers
4. Root
5. Williamson
All forms or test matches alone?
Combination of all forms but with test cricket given the highest weighting
by Frank Costanza
Mon Mar 20, 2017 2:04 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Aus v India - test series
Replies: 826
Views: 311515

Re: Aus v India - test series

Whilst certainly a possibility, it's far from over yet. Australia are really only 1 wicket down on a pitch that has only produced 31 wickets in 4 days. If Australia dig in and with Smith (I'd say the 3rd best batsmen in the world) still there, they're a chance to hold on to the draw. Smith is the B...
by Frank Costanza
Thu Mar 16, 2017 10:52 am
Forum: World Football
Topic: Man Utd
Replies: 1062
Views: 223646

Re: Man Utd

no such thing as a 'man u' fan ya muppet Leave him alone, Kosta.... He is till sooking over the 6-0 pumping his team received. Poor bloke had booked his flights to the semi finals already Not "sooking" at all. Proud that we got that far. How did man u go in the cup this year? Lasted longe...
by Frank Costanza
Thu Mar 16, 2017 10:51 am
Forum: World Football
Topic: Leicester
Replies: 137
Views: 41349

Re: Leicester

Vardy didn't fake an injury. He exaggerated the impact to ensure the referee saw (or understood) the action that took place. Both players deserved a card - Nasri should have known better already being on a yellow card. Smart play by Vardy - whether people agree with it or not is another story - but ...
by Frank Costanza
Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:52 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Aus v India - test series
Replies: 826
Views: 311515

Re: Aus v India - test series

Great test match and hilarious to see Aussies complaining about Kohli's behavior - surely he should know it's only Australians that are allowed to carry on like that! :lol: I'm one of the few that will defend him. While he might seem a little 'over the top' I think it's only highlighted because tra...
by Frank Costanza
Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:40 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Aus v India - test series
Replies: 826
Views: 311515

Re: Aus v India - test series

It was disappointing to see us lose like that - but it does make the next couple of tests very intriguing. Mitch Marsh is rubbish - the fact he has played over 20 tests is an absolute disgrace! I must admit I haven't been this invested in a test series since the last ashes series in England. I don't...
by Frank Costanza
Tue Nov 15, 2016 3:37 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Aus v Sth Africa
Replies: 394
Views: 112388

Re: Aus v Sth Africa

Complete debacle - some of our batsman showed a real lack of simple technique. Easy to bat on flat decks against listless attacks, but as soon as there's a pitch with a bit of movement and good quality bowling, we completely fall to pieces. I wasn't overly impressed with our bowlers either - not con...
by Frank Costanza
Tue Nov 08, 2016 10:54 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Aus v Sth Africa
Replies: 394
Views: 112388

Re: Aus v Sth Africa

We deserved to lose this test with that inept and cocky batting performance on day 2. The art of 'valuing your wicket' has clearly been lost on the Aussies - maybe it's the amount of short-form cricket they play but I thought Elgar's century was brilliant and the classic 'old-school' way of batting ...
by Frank Costanza
Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:08 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Winter of cricket
Replies: 30
Views: 11632

Re: Winter of cricket

Bump

GIAE - how do you feel about England's result overnight?

Granted those pitches are horrible, but to be in a winning position and crumble so tarribly to lose to Bangladesh wouldn't exactly make your heart feel warm
by Frank Costanza
Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:07 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: AFL 2016
Replies: 75
Views: 27057

Re: AFL 2016

Great opinion piece written by junior Cornes, typically the crows customers all over him.... :roll: Ah yes - Junior Cornes. The man who wanted to fight fires for a living - before realising that regular tv appearances and writing columns with an 'expert' opinion provided a lot more cushier lifestyl...
by Frank Costanza
Wed Aug 31, 2016 7:52 am
Forum: Shoot Goal >>>>
Topic: Very Interesting Today On The Radio
Replies: 209
Views: 111252

Re: Very Interesting Today On The Radio

Here we go again... Play football for most year around 3 times a week for say $800 inc uniform. Or do swimming lessons for $210 a term for 30mins a week with no uniform. So $840 a year for probably 100+ hours less Or play basketball - 2 seasons per year. $550 each season. Plus compulsory uniforms. ...
by Frank Costanza
Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:39 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: olympic games
Replies: 78
Views: 20591

Re: olympic games

Team GB finished second, even I didn't think we could achieve that :D drugs? Or.. just a lot better than you lot. Surprising really, especially considering the drug culture in Australian sport. Given the population being 3x greater than Australia, I'm not surprised GB finished above Australia in th...
by Frank Costanza
Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: World Football
Topic: England - 2019-20 Championship (formerly the 18-19 EPL)
Replies: 3016
Views: 533389

Re: England - 2016-17 Still Going In The Championship :)

God is an Englishman wrote:
Frank Costanza wrote:Hope to contribute to the conversation next season.
The Wanderers sitting top of League 1 after 4 games!
Only 42 games to go
There's always 'hope'
by Frank Costanza
Sun Aug 21, 2016 7:13 pm
Forum: World Football
Topic: England - 2019-20 Championship (formerly the 18-19 EPL)
Replies: 3016
Views: 533389

Re: England - 2016-17 Still Going In The Championship :)

Hope to contribute to the conversation next season.
The Wanderers sitting top of League 1 after 4 games!
by Frank Costanza
Tue Aug 09, 2016 8:07 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Winter of cricket
Replies: 30
Views: 11632

Re: Winter of cricket

England leading this series 2-1, with one to play. If England don't lose then they will hold every trophy possible for them to hold for games between test nations. There are 9 available to England and they currently hold 8 of them, only Pakistan are missing. That's a pretty decent statistic there G...
by Frank Costanza
Wed Jun 01, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: AFL 2016
Replies: 75
Views: 27057

Re: AFL 2016

There should be a $10k prize to the first person to knock out Lindsay Thomas from North on the field. Little c un t. Bit harsh there - not a great look from Lindsay but not the worst offender. That little cheat Toby McLean from the dogs is the worst! Not only does he drop his knees lower, but also ...
by Frank Costanza
Mon May 23, 2016 7:42 am
Forum: World Football
Topic: The Big 5
Replies: 2
Views: 1434

The Big 5

Interesting stat - of the 5 big leagues in Europe, 4 of the champions went on to win their respective Cup competitions also to complete their domestic double. Germany - Bayern Munich France - PSG Spain - Barcelona Italy - Juventus Only in England did the Champion not also win the FA Cup. Has it ever...
by Frank Costanza
Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:06 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: AFL 2016
Replies: 75
Views: 27057

Re: AFL 2016

Was great to see the Crows dominate a bottom 8 team yesterday.
If we want to play Finals again we need to beat these types of teams all season
by Frank Costanza
Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:38 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: South Australia - pitch doctoring
Replies: 151
Views: 38340

Re: South Australia - pitch doctoring

If Tasmania were concerned about a green top, maybe they shouldn't have chosen to bat when they won the toss. So because Tasmania won the toss and batted it's not pitch doctoring? It's pitch doctoring. Most countries (if not all) do it or have tried in the past. The home team doesn't receive its ad...
by Frank Costanza
Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:14 am
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: Croydon Kings Collegiate - new team - players required
Replies: 27
Views: 7768

Re: Croydon Kings Collegiate - new team - players required

Thanks to Polonia (Croydon) for Sundays trial match against us ( Adelaide Croatia Vukovi) good lads, shame you wont be in Division 3 this season. We might see you again in the future if FFSA has its way. All the best for the upcoming season. Appreciated the hitout on the weekend despite the heat. T...
by Frank Costanza
Thu Mar 03, 2016 2:18 pm
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: Where is SAASL heading..
Replies: 175
Views: 35778

Re: Where is SAASL heading..

I think what you are finding is that the bigger clubs are getting bigger. Ingle Farm could field 3-4 C teams this year. Downs, Gardens etc are in similar positions Spot on Jay! Its the clubs who have had minimal to no success (trophies) & little history (time & trophies) in the SAASL who ar...
by Frank Costanza
Fri Feb 26, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: Croydon Kings Collegiate - new team - players required
Replies: 27
Views: 7768

Re: Croydon Kings Collegiate - new team - players required

Whilst the team will normally play on Saturdays, we are looking at some games being played on Friday nights, along with possibility of the odd "Super Saturday" when the teams will play directly AFTER Croydon senior team at home under lights. That's going to seriously cut into drinking tim...
by Frank Costanza
Wed Feb 24, 2016 3:26 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Australia v New Zealand
Replies: 430
Views: 104640

Re: Australia v New Zealand

I agree with you regarding the football team but finishing top in the rankings there results in a championship - not just bragging results here
by Frank Costanza
Wed Feb 24, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Australia v New Zealand
Replies: 430
Views: 104640

Re: Australia v New Zealand

Point was I'd rather be no 1 (meaning better team in world overall) than being lower or lowly ranked but hold one specific trophy. I agree with GIAE (can't believe I'm saying this) - the Ashes are more important than No.1 ranking. The only thing is it's more important to us as cricket followers rat...
by Frank Costanza
Wed Feb 24, 2016 2:15 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Australia v New Zealand
Replies: 430
Views: 104640

Re: Australia v New Zealand

Point was I'd rather be no 1 (meaning better team in world overall) than being lower or lowly ranked but hold one specific trophy. I agree with GIAE (can't believe I'm saying this) - the Ashes are more important than No.1 ranking. The only thing is it's more important to us as cricket followers rat...
by Frank Costanza
Fri Feb 12, 2016 12:03 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Australia v New Zealand
Replies: 430
Views: 104640

Re: Australia v New Zealand

The spirit of the game would have been the Aussie bloke walking when he was caught 'The spirit of the game' is a load of hogwash used as an argument by do-gooders when something doesn't go their way. If the batsman doesn't want to walk (or wants to wait for the umpire to make the decision) then he'...
by Frank Costanza
Fri Feb 12, 2016 7:56 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Australia v New Zealand
Replies: 430
Views: 104640

Re: Australia v New Zealand

The spirit of the game would have been the Aussie bloke walking when he was caught 'The spirit of the game' is a load of hogwash used as an argument by do-gooders when something doesn't go their way. If the batsman doesn't want to walk (or wants to wait for the umpire to make the decision) then he'...
by Frank Costanza
Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:04 pm
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: San Marco Football Club Div 2 Players wanted
Replies: 31
Views: 7401

Re: San Marco Football Club Div 2 Players wanted

That would mean ghan go up to div 2 :shock: Good - don't want to have to deal with them this year. We've had some good battles against San Marco over the years. Their greatest ever moment (besides getting promoted over the years) would probably have been in 2012 against us. Last game of the season ...
by Frank Costanza
Fri Jan 22, 2016 9:58 am
Forum: Amateur League
Topic: Sunday div 3 - Results, News, Banter
Replies: 174
Views: 40249

Re: Sunday div 3 - Results, News, Banter

Hatchet Squad wrote:ZYWIEC ORAKLE
Hopefully we draw the Aldinga lads at home in the cup hatchet and you can help yourself to a few!