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England v australia
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:06 pm
by God is an Englishman
Conversation at lunch.
Are there any worthwhile sports that australia are currently better than England at.
We couldn't think of any.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:23 pm
by Cooper
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:06 pm
Conversation at lunch.
Are there any worthwhile sports that australia are currently better than England at.
We couldn't think of any.
Define worthwhile sports.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:06 am
by God is an Englishman
Cooper wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:23 pm
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:06 pm
Conversation at lunch.
Are there any worthwhile sports that australia are currently better than England at.
We couldn't think of any.
Define worthwhile sports.
A sport that is worthy of my time.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:47 am
by Cooper
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:06 am
Cooper wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:23 pm
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:06 pm
Conversation at lunch.
Are there any worthwhile sports that australia are currently better than England at.
We couldn't think of any.
Define worthwhile sports.
A sport that is worthy of my time.
And they are?
Re: England v australia
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:39 am
by Victoria's Secret
I am always amazed (and impressed) how NZ in partcular and then Aus do so well at sport in general with the small population compared to other countries.
Netball, Cricket and Rugby being prime examples
Especially when we read how there is no support and costs are too high etc?
The lottery transformed the UK sporting and arts sectors
Re: England v australia
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 3:30 pm
by N5 1BH
Cricket is not expensive to play here
Re: England v australia
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 3:50 pm
by Victoria's Secret
N5 1BH wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 3:30 pm
Cricket is not expensive to play here
yes, i didnt put it well, it was a generalisation re expensive to play. some sports are cheap, some arent. AFL funds a lot of stuff, does cricket Australia?
Re: England v australia
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 8:23 pm
by zzz
Victoria's Secret wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:39 am
I am always amazed (and impressed) how NZ in partcular and then Aus do so well at sport in general with the small population compared to other countries.
Netball, Cricket and Rugby being prime examples
Especially when we read how there is no support and costs are too high etc?
The lottery transformed the UK sporting and arts sectors
I think Australia punches below its weight
it has half the population of England, it should be competitive against England in most sports however in Rugby and Football it is quite poor. Not many nations take Rugby seriously either, and even South Africa its only popular among whites who are less than 10% of the population there.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:31 pm
by zzz
One major sport Australia is better than England is basketball.
MH can argue all he wants that its not worth his time, but there's no doubt its a major sport.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:03 pm
by Cooper
zzz wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:31 pm
One major sport Australia is better than England is basketball.
MH can argue all he wants that its not worth his time, but there's no doubt its a major sport.
And cricket
Re: England v australia
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:00 pm
by Bomber
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:06 pm
Conversation at lunch.
Are there any worthwhile sports that australia are currently better than England at.
We couldn't think of any.
Whingeing - not really a sport but you master it time and time again.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:21 pm
by Victoria's Secret
I struggle with fishing - as in who is better, this forum has a few top quality entrants from both sides, I think England are winning at that one too, but it's not clear cut.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:03 pm
by God is an Englishman
Bomber wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:00 pm
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:06 pm
Conversation at lunch.
Are there any worthwhile sports that australia are currently better than England at.
We couldn't think of any.
Whingeing - not really a sport but you master it time and time again.
I wouldn't call that worthwhile but we all know australia win that one EASILY.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:04 pm
by God is an Englishman
Cooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:03 pm
zzz wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:31 pm
One major sport Australia is better than England is basketball.
MH can argue all he wants that its not worth his time, but there's no doubt its a major sport.
And cricket
Basketball is clearly not worthwhile.
Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:37 pm
by Cooper
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:04 pm
Cooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:03 pm
zzz wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:31 pm
One major sport Australia is better than England is basketball.
MH can argue all he wants that its not worth his time, but there's no doubt its a major sport.
And cricket
Basketball is clearly not worthwhile.
Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious.
Not my fault you don't like the truth.
Care to give us all a list of what these worthwhile sports are in your opinion?
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:29 am
by God is an Englishman
Cooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:37 pm
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:04 pm
Cooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:03 pm
zzz wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:31 pm
One major sport Australia is better than England is basketball.
MH can argue all he wants that its not worth his time, but there's no doubt its a major sport.
And cricket
Basketball is clearly not worthwhile.
Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious.
Not my fault you don't like the truth.
Care to give us all a list of what these worthwhile sports are in your opinion?
As I said, your fishing is too obvious. Cricket
Name the sport and I'll tell you if it's worthwhile. There is no definitve list. The whole point is that I may have missed one.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:43 am
by Cooper
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:29 am
Cooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:37 pm
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:04 pm
Cooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:03 pm
zzz wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:31 pm
One major sport Australia is better than England is basketball.
MH can argue all he wants that its not worth his time, but there's no doubt its a major sport.
And cricket
Basketball is clearly not worthwhile.
Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious.
Not my fault you don't like the truth.
Care to give us all a list of what these worthwhile sports are in your opinion?
As I said, your fishing is too obvious. Cricket
Name the sport and I'll tell you if it's worthwhile. There is no definitve list. The whole point is that I may have missed one.
Yes cricket, I guess you live in a fantasy world to think england are better.
I'll take that as a no.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:03 am
by God is an Englishman
Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:43 am
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:29 am
Cooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:37 pm
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:04 pm
Cooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:03 pm
zzz wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:31 pm
One major sport Australia is better than England is basketball.
MH can argue all he wants that its not worth his time, but there's no doubt its a major sport.
And cricket
Basketball is clearly not worthwhile.
Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious.
Not my fault you don't like the truth.
Care to give us all a list of what these worthwhile sports are in your opinion?
As I said, your fishing is too obvious. Cricket
Name the sport and I'll tell you if it's worthwhile. There is no definitve list. The whole point is that I may have missed one.
Yes cricket, I guess you live in a fantasy world to think england are better.
I'll take that as a no.
Are you seriously not fishing on this one?
Take it however you like. The answer is clearly there.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:45 am
by Cooper
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:03 am
Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:43 am
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:29 am
Cooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:37 pm
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:04 pm
Cooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:03 pm
And cricket
Basketball is clearly not worthwhile.
Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious.
Not my fault you don't like the truth.
Care to give us all a list of what these worthwhile sports are in your opinion?
As I said, your fishing is too obvious. Cricket
Name the sport and I'll tell you if it's worthwhile. There is no definitve list. The whole point is that I may have missed one.
Yes cricket, I guess you live in a fantasy world to think england are better.
I'll take that as a no.
Are you seriously not fishing on this one?
Take it however you like. The answer is clearly there.
Its obviously clear to all but yourself.
I know the answer of no is there, i didnt dispute that.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:02 am
by God is an Englishman
Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:45 am
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:03 am
Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:43 am
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:29 am
Cooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:37 pm
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:04 pm
Basketball is clearly not worthwhile.
Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious.
Not my fault you don't like the truth.
Care to give us all a list of what these worthwhile sports are in your opinion?
As I said, your fishing is too obvious. Cricket
Name the sport and I'll tell you if it's worthwhile. There is no definitve list. The whole point is that I may have missed one.
Yes cricket, I guess you live in a fantasy world to think england are better.
I'll take that as a no.
Are you seriously not fishing on this one?
Take it however you like. The answer is clearly there.
Its obviously clear to all but yourself.
I know the answer of no is there, i didnt dispute that.
Are you seriously not fishing?
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:40 pm
by Cooper
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:02 am
Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:45 am
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:03 am
Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:43 am
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:29 am
Cooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:37 pm
Not my fault you don't like the truth.
Care to give us all a list of what these worthwhile sports are in your opinion?
As I said, your fishing is too obvious. Cricket
Name the sport and I'll tell you if it's worthwhile. There is no definitve list. The whole point is that I may have missed one.
Yes cricket, I guess you live in a fantasy world to think england are better.
I'll take that as a no.
Are you seriously not fishing on this one?
Take it however you like. The answer is clearly there.
Its obviously clear to all but yourself.
I know the answer of no is there, i didnt dispute that.
Are you seriously not fishing?
Do you seriously think england is currently better than Australia at cricket?
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:22 pm
by N5 1BH
Yes
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:39 pm
by God is an Englishman
N5 1BH wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:22 pmYes
And you also are seriously not fishing?
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:40 pm
by Cooper
Facts dont lie.
Currently
Australia
- 3/5 World titles
- Ranked top in 3/5 ICC rankings
- Ranked above england in 4/5 ICC rankings.
- Current Ashes holder for the last 6 years (which as we all know is the pinnacle of all cricket).
england
- 2 trophies
- Ranked above Australia in 1 ranking
- Zero number 1 rankings
- Hasnt held the Ashes for over 6 years
So how exactly are england currently better than Australia at cricket?
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:48 pm
by Bomber
Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:40 pm
Facts dont lie.
Currently
Australia
- 3/5 World titles
- Ranked top in 3/5 ICC rankings
- Ranked above england in 4/5 ICC rankings.
- Current Ashes holder for the last 6 years (which as we all know is the pinnacle of all cricket).
england
- 2 trophies
- Ranked above Australia in 1 ranking
- Zero number 1 rankings
- Hasnt held the Ashes for over 6 years
So how exactly are england currently better than Australia at cricket?
They take run rates as moral victories these days (after boring us to death for the previous 150 years)
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:03 pm
by God is an Englishman
Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:40 pm
Facts dont lie.
Currently
Australia
- 3/5 World titles
- Ranked top in 3/5 ICC rankings
- Ranked above england in 4/5 ICC rankings.
- Current Ashes holder for the last 6 years (which as we all know is the pinnacle of all cricket).
england
- 2 trophies
- Ranked above Australia in 1 ranking
- Zero number 1 rankings
- Hasnt held the Ashes for over 6 years
So how exactly are england currently better than Australia at cricket?
World Cups
England 2 australia 1
Last ashes series DRAW
Last 2 tests - England won.
You're correct. The facts don't lie.
England well ahead.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:08 pm
by Cooper
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:03 pm
Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:40 pm
Facts dont lie.
Currently
Australia
- 3/5 World titles
- Ranked top in 3/5 ICC rankings
- Ranked above england in 4/5 ICC rankings.
- Current Ashes holder for the last 6 years (which as we all know is the pinnacle of all cricket).
england
- 2 trophies
- Ranked above Australia in 1 ranking
- Zero number 1 rankings
- Hasnt held the Ashes for over 6 years
So how exactly are england currently better than Australia at cricket?
World Cups
England 2 australia 1
Last ashes series DRAW
Last 2 tests - England won.
You're correct. The facts don't lie.
England well ahead.
Nothing like cherry picking is there haha, while ignoring all the facts.
Its simple and clear Australia is currently better and overall in history better than england at cricket. Sucks to be english and a cricket fan.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:10 pm
by God is an Englishman
Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:08 pm
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:03 pm
Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:40 pm
Facts dont lie.
Currently
Australia
- 3/5 World titles
- Ranked top in 3/5 ICC rankings
- Ranked above england in 4/5 ICC rankings.
- Current Ashes holder for the last 6 years (which as we all know is the pinnacle of all cricket).
england
- 2 trophies
- Ranked above Australia in 1 ranking
- Zero number 1 rankings
- Hasnt held the Ashes for over 6 years
So how exactly are england currently better than Australia at cricket?
World Cups
England 2 australia 1
Last ashes series DRAW
Last 2 tests - England won.
You're correct. The facts don't lie.
England well ahead.
Nothing like cherry picking is there haha, while ignoring all the facts.
Its simple and clear Australia is currently better and overall in history better than england at cricket. Sucks to be english and a cricket fan.
Right back at you on that one.
2 world cups > 1 world cup.
Last series was a draw
Last 2 tests were won by England.
Ignore them all you want.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:15 pm
by God is an Englishman
Wisden Team of the Ashes Series. Only 2 australians made the team.
Top 5 run scorers, highest australian at #5.
Re: England v australia
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:18 pm
by Cooper
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:10 pm
Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:08 pm
God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:03 pm
Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:40 pm
Facts dont lie.
Currently
Australia
- 3/5 World titles
- Ranked top in 3/5 ICC rankings
- Ranked above england in 4/5 ICC rankings.
- Current Ashes holder for the last 6 years (which as we all know is the pinnacle of all cricket).
england
- 2 trophies
- Ranked above Australia in 1 ranking
- Zero number 1 rankings
- Hasnt held the Ashes for over 6 years
So how exactly are england currently better than Australia at cricket?
World Cups
England 2 australia 1
Last ashes series DRAW
Last 2 tests - England won.
You're correct. The facts don't lie.
England well ahead.
Nothing like cherry picking is there haha, while ignoring all the facts.
Its simple and clear Australia is currently better and overall in history better than england at cricket. Sucks to be english and a cricket fan.
Right back at you on that one.
2 world cups > 1 world cup.
Last series was a draw
Last 2 tests were won by England.
Ignore them all you want.
Keep going, its funny to watch you squirm. You english are a funny bunch and not ha ha funny.