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England v australia
Conversation at lunch.
Are there any worthwhile sports that australia are currently better than England at.
We couldn't think of any.
Are there any worthwhile sports that australia are currently better than England at.
We couldn't think of any.
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Re: England v australia
Define worthwhile sports.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.
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Re: England v australia
Cooper wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:23 pmDefine worthwhile sports.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.
A sport that is worthy of my time.
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Re: England v australia
And they are?God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:06 amCooper wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:23 pmDefine worthwhile sports.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.
A sport that is worthy of my time.
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Re: England v australia
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?
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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
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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?
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Re: England v australia
I think Australia punches below its weightVictoria'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
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.
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Re: England v australia
Whingeing - not really a sport but you master it time and time again.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.
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Re: England v australia
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.
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Re: England v australia
Bomber wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:00 pmWhingeing - not really a sport but you master it time and time again.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.
I wouldn't call that worthwhile but we all know australia win that one EASILY.
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Re: England v australia
Basketball is clearly not worthwhile.
Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious.
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Re: England v australia
Not my fault you don't like the truth.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:04 pmBasketball is clearly not worthwhile.
Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious.
Care to give us all a list of what these worthwhile sports are in your opinion?
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Re: England v australia
Cooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:37 pmNot my fault you don't like the truth.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:04 pmBasketball is clearly not worthwhile.
Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious.
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
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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.
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Re: England v australia
Yes cricket, I guess you live in a fantasy world to think england are better.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:29 amCooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:37 pmNot my fault you don't like the truth.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:04 pmBasketball is clearly not worthwhile.
Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious.
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.
I'll take that as a no.
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Re: England v australia
Are you seriously not fishing on this one?Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:43 amYes cricket, I guess you live in a fantasy world to think england are better.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:29 amCooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:37 pmNot my fault you don't like the truth.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:04 pmBasketball is clearly not worthwhile.
Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious.
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.
I'll take that as a no.
Take it however you like. The answer is clearly there.
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Re: England v australia
Its obviously clear to all but yourself.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:03 amAre you seriously not fishing on this one?Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:43 amYes cricket, I guess you live in a fantasy world to think england are better.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:29 amCooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:37 pmNot my fault you don't like the truth.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:04 pmBasketball is clearly not worthwhile.
Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious.
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.
I'll take that as a no.
Take it however you like. The answer is clearly there.
I know the answer of no is there, i didnt dispute that.
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Re: England v australia
Are you seriously not fishing?Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:45 amIts obviously clear to all but yourself.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:03 amAre you seriously not fishing on this one?Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:43 amYes cricket, I guess you live in a fantasy world to think england are better.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:29 amCooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:37 pmNot my fault you don't like the truth.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.
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.
I'll take that as a no.
Take it however you like. The answer is clearly there.
I know the answer of no is there, i didnt dispute that.
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Re: England v australia
Do you seriously think england is currently better than Australia at cricket?God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:02 amAre you seriously not fishing?Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:45 amIts obviously clear to all but yourself.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:03 amAre you seriously not fishing on this one?Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:43 amYes cricket, I guess you live in a fantasy world to think england are better.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:29 am
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.
I'll take that as a no.
Take it however you like. The answer is clearly there.
I know the answer of no is there, i didnt dispute that.
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Re: England v australia
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?
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?
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They take run rates as moral victories these days (after boring us to death for the previous 150 years)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?
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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.
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Nothing like cherry picking is there haha, while ignoring all the facts.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:03 pmCooper 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.
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.
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Right back at you on that one.Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:08 pmNothing like cherry picking is there haha, while ignoring all the facts.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:03 pmCooper 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.
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.
2 world cups > 1 world cup.
Last series was a draw
Last 2 tests were won by England.
Ignore them all you want.
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Re: England v australia
Wisden Team of the Ashes Series. Only 2 australians made the team.
Top 5 run scorers, highest australian at #5.
Top 5 run scorers, highest australian at #5.
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Keep going, its funny to watch you squirm. You english are a funny bunch and not ha ha funny.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:10 pmRight back at you on that one.Cooper wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:08 pmNothing like cherry picking is there haha, while ignoring all the facts.God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:03 pmCooper 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.
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.
2 world cups > 1 world cup.
Last series was a draw
Last 2 tests were won by England.
Ignore them all you want.