Precious few straws to grasp from that debacle.
A good tail end aqain, which is good, but not so good when the tail end score as many as the main batsmen.
This series has seen some appalling play from both sides in turn.
Australia's turn.
Some appalling play, yes and some brilliant, not too unusual in cricket.
I hate having a go at umpires and they do call it as they see it but Koertzen has been really poor in parts, Bowden (who, despite playing the clown is actually a very fine umpire) has been ordinary and Aleem Dar has been well below his usually very high standard.
Australia's turn..yes but a few interesting things have happened, the summer has dried out and favours the English bowlers less, the Australian batsmen have adjusted to the swing quite well and don't seem particularly troubled by it, the Australian bowlers have improved out of sight and are now very capable of knocking the Poms over twice, English morale is down, Oz's up, Ponting, Clarke and North are in brilliant form whilst England, without Pieterson, and Freddy look much less formidable.
On Paper, it's Australia at about 5-1 on to win 2-1 but as we know it will start at one all, winner takes all come the test.
It's been a fascinating series so far, lets hope for a finish of equal quality.
Can't believe Watson hasn't had a bowl, he's got plenty of ability and is riding on confidence. He's brought a sense of belief to the Aussie camp and it's been infectious.
And as for the cabbage white butterflies, they were attracted to Harmison's head. ( I heard that bit live).
