Feet, Head, Body

England 233-5
v Australia
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5th Ashes Test

Played at The SCG

Thursday 4 January 2018

497 Australian Beer Ticks

FFS. That's more of the same isn't it? I know both teams have to bat. But. Vince doesn't move his feet. Doesn't get his head in line. Plays away from his body. He's as likely to crash a cover drive as nick off. He's done both. That's what he does. More of the same. Root has got to 83. To the New Ball. And, he's clipped a catch off the third ball of that over. I love him to bits. But, Sir, you are no Steve Smith.

I'm looking out across the field. I'm looking up at the Tele. Who is the Nightwatchmen. With no Woakes. Strike me. Bairstow strides out. Why have they done that? Inexplicable. He's gone. Caught behind after 7 balls. 228 for 3 has become 233 for 5. Bang Bang Boys. We can stay in the game for long periods. But, we can't stay in it for whole periods.

Balter, XPA from a tin at 5%. Great straight ahead well balanced beer. A lot of simple bitterness. I got a lot of orange. Pleasant & refreshing.

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