Eleven For Five

Well that was one for the Aussie boys scrapbook.

Head Down, Bum Up

Carberry will need to keep his head down and graft a lot longer on day three before we will forget the goober of a catch he was unable to take on day one.

Who's A Bit Excited Then?

Who can blame the Aussies for getting a little OTT. It is not every day you stuff the "old enemy" to the extent that they have.

Cutting Remarks I

Signs And Portents

Not sure I would be using a storm cloud as a backdrop if I was Mitchell Johnson.

Lightening can strike in some very funny places , and at very awkward times.

Friendly Fire

The phoney war is on and it is all fun and games - until someone looses the first session at the Gabba that is.

Job Done

Andy Flower is having difficulty hiding his pleasure at a series win, but then in the coaching game any day you are not on the hot seat is a good one.

Suddenly, A Game Breaks Out

Cricket As Interpretive Dance

But what it is that Prior and Harris are saying remains a mystery to me.

Flat Track Bully!?

I don't mind saying it. Does Shane Watson play his best cricket when there is nothing much on it?

Pump It Up Pete

Just the man to inject a bit of enthusiasm into a dead rubber.

Cocky Bugger

When the skipper can chuck you the ball and ask you to win a test for him, and you do, you can be as cocky as you like.

Going Both Ways

One ball, two different directions.

Just You And Me Babe

Because, lets face it, no one else can match his production in this series.

A Battler's Battler

The Aussies may not have won the series but it is going to become a cricket trivia gold mine in years to come.

Well done Chris Rogers, on behalf of old buggers everywhere.

When DRS Gets It Right

It is a time to celebrate and breathe a sigh of relief.

Building Relationships/Making Plans

Cook and Giles work on their relationship in the open nets. That or they may be anticipating those sneaky Aussies opening the bowling with spin.

In To Every Life ...

... a little rain must fall. Apt cliches are always a comfort, aren't they?

Breathe Deep The Gathering Gloom ...

... because behind every cloud is a silver lining.

The Thoughts Of Michael Clarke IV

Pup sends himself a message.