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Message 1 - posted by LordBentleyBoy
(U1815800)
, Sep 13, 2005
There has been an overwhelming level of sportsmanship in this test series. From the mutual respect between the two teams, to Flintoff checking that Brett Lee was O.K. after a ferocious ball, to the England and Australian players socialising together into the night last night. Even the England crowd yesterday, giving a round of applause to McGrath as he went to the boundary yesterday.
What was your favourite sportsmanship moment of the series in which sportsmanship has been the winner?
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Message 2 - posted by U967105
(U967105)
, Sep 13, 2005
There has been an overwhelming level of sportsmanship in this test series. From the mutual respect between the two teams, to Flintoff checking that Brett Lee was O.K. after a ferocious ball, to the England and Australian players socialising together into the night last night. Even the England crowd yesterday, giving a round of applause to McGrath as he went to the boundary yesterday.
What was your favourite sportsmanship moment of the series in which sportsmanship has been the winner?
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The whole of 2 stands stood and applauded Shane Warne (as he fielded on the boundary)- i have never seen anything like it- less people stood for Freddie at TB! McGrath was getting applauded by standing Englishmen everytime he went to the fence- Tait well.. if the bloke can smile ever.. then he's always going to get abuse- a lot to learn that boy.
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Message 3 - posted by embertine
(U218259)
, Sep 13, 2005
Just Brett Lee's whole attitude throughout the series. Like many English fans, I didn't particularly take to the Golden Weasel on sight, but this series he has shown what a great sportsman he is. He has played with great heart, courage and good humour, and he is my man of the series.
And I'm English.
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Message 4 - posted by U967105
(U967105)
, Sep 13, 2005
There has been an overwhelming level of sportsmanship in this test series. From the mutual respect between the two teams, to Flintoff checking that Brett Lee was O.K. after a ferocious ball, to the England and Australian players socialising together into the night last night. Even the England crowd yesterday, giving a round of applause to McGrath as he went to the boundary yesterday.
What was your favourite sportsmanship moment of the series in which sportsmanship has been the winner?
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To answer your question: my most sporting moment- M Vaughan only smiling when R Ponting put England in to bat at Edgbaston- if he'd have laughed like he clearly wanted to then that would not have been sporting.
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Message 5 - posted by Sir Lord Edwards
(U1979821)
, Sep 13, 2005
Warne congratulating Flintoff for his innings of seventy odd in the second test that set a decent target to bowl at when england where on the ropes.
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Message 6 - posted by CaptainMagpie
(U1987335)
, Sep 13, 2005
If only the Aussie fans here would follw their teams example... Best moment- the picture of Fred and Warne celebrating newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sp...This is a reply to this message
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Message 7 - posted by U967105
(U967105)
, Sep 13, 2005
Just Brett Lee's whole attitude throughout the series. Like many English fans, I didn't particularly take to the Golden Weasel on sight, but this series he has shown what a great sportsman he is. He has played with great heart, courage and good humour, and he is my man of the series.
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I agree.. i would give anything to shake that man's hand- a couple of years ago i could not stand the man. Now i have utmost respect and even a bit of awe for the man- he is a natural entertainer eg- yesterday he picked up a walkie talkie that a steward dropped- Mr Lee picked it up, spoke in to it and pretended to run away from the steward. (Langer took until 14.30 to even raise a smile or acknowledge anyone in the crowd).
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Message 8 - posted by Honey1983
(U1943894)
, Sep 13, 2005
Flintoff consoling Lee. A beautiful moment.
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Message 9 - posted by JuanCarlosII
(U1710724)
, Sep 13, 2005
There has been an overwhelming level of sportsmanship in this test series. From the mutual respect between the two teams, to Flintoff checking that Brett Lee was O.K. after a ferocious ball, to the England and Australian players socialising together into the night last night. Even the England crowd yesterday, giving a round of applause to McGrath as he went to the boundary yesterday.
What was your favourite sportsmanship moment of the series in which sportsmanship has been the winner?
The whole of 2 stands stood and applauded Shane Warne (as he fielded on the boundary)- i have never seen anything like it- less people stood for Freddie at TB! McGrath was getting applauded by standing Englishmen everytime he went to the fence- Tait well.. if the bloke can smile ever.. then he's always going to get abuse- a lot to learn that boy.
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I had never seen anything like it until Brett Lee was given a similar ovation by the crowd down by fine leg. Shaun Tait should have perhaps watched to learn how the crowd treat players who appear to enjoy their cricket. He did get quite a cheer towards the end of the day when he actually broke a smile.
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Message 10 - posted by punteristhebest
(U1987437)
, Sep 13, 2005
when freddie waled over to lee when kaspa got out and said u have to be proud of what you have done in this test.
worst: when noone asked how ponting was when he was hit by harney [i'm glad that never continued]
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Message 11 - posted by Appy Ammer
(U1683086)
, Sep 13, 2005
Flintoff consoling Lee. A beautiful moment. Quoted from
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Oh I agree. They came so close (dammit lol) and I was so relived when they failed. But rather than jump around celebrating, Flintoff went straight to Lee who had batted like a champ and said 'sorry mate.' First class freddie.
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Message 12 - posted by U967105
(U967105)
, Sep 13, 2005
Flintoff consoling Lee. A beautiful moment. Quoted from
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A Kiwi mate of mine sees that in a different way- he says (even though Freddie meant it in a gentlemanly way).. he had set the tone- the tone being- yep well done son, unlucky.. you fought hard but you still lost, and i'm here to show you that you lost- i know i am not going to make you feel any better, but i'm here anyway. After that, Brett was always on the back foot in the battles that followed with Freddie- even the great delivery at TB- the hard work had been done. (i dont agree with the Kiwi.. i just think it was a brilliant moment).
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Message 13 - posted by scuffer_uk
(U1975669)
, Sep 13, 2005
In addition to this, I thought Brett Lee was great the friendliness and the way he had good banter with the crowds throughout the series. And especially the way that he bowled ferociously at the end of the 5th test even though the match was as good as over. A great example as a cricketer he is.
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Message 14 - posted by Honey1983
(U1943894)
, Sep 13, 2005
hmmm...I wonder if your Kiwi friend is just a tad prone to over analysis and cynicism!
Flintoff consoling Lee. A beautiful moment.
A Kiwi mate of mine sees that in a different way- he says (even though Freddie meant it in a gentlemanly way).. he had set the tone- the tone being- yep well done son, unlucky.. you fought hard but you still lost, and i'm here to show you that you lost- i know i am not going to make you feel any better, but i'm here anyway.
After that, Brett was always on the back foot in the battles that followed with Freddie- even the great delivery at TB- the hard work had been done.
(i dont agree with the Kiwi.. i just think it was a brilliant moment).Quoted from
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Message 15 - posted by maroonunicorn
(U1872395)
, Sep 13, 2005
When you compare it to the football it has all been pretty sporting. England let themselves down over the Ponting injury at Lords by not going to see how he was. Ponting himself did not cover himself in glory at TB. These apart it was all pretty good natured.
Just an observation but England tend to win these good natured series and Aussie the cranky ones.
1985 was the last time I recall this we are buddies type of series.
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Message 16 - posted by U967105
(U967105)
, Sep 13, 2005
There has been an overwhelming level of sportsmanship in this test series. From the mutual respect between the two teams, to Flintoff checking that Brett Lee was O.K. after a ferocious ball, to the England and Australian players socialising together into the night last night. Even the England crowd yesterday, giving a round of applause to McGrath as he went to the boundary yesterday.
What was your favourite sportsmanship moment of the series in which sportsmanship has been the winner?
The whole of 2 stands stood and applauded Shane Warne (as he fielded on the boundary)- i have never seen anything like it- less people stood for Freddie at TB! McGrath was getting applauded by standing Englishmen everytime he went to the fence- Tait well.. if the bloke can smile ever.. then he's always going to get abuse- a lot to learn that boy.
I had never seen anything like it until Brett Lee was given a similar ovation by the crowd down by fine leg. Shaun Tait should have perhaps watched to learn how the crowd treat players who appear to enjoy their cricket. He did get quite a cheer towards the end of the day when he actually broke a smile.Quoted from
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Cheers for that.. i wished i seen the smile. (cos i dont think he smiled when he smashed GJ's wicket either?)
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Message 17 - posted by boycotshat
(U1983796)
, Sep 13, 2005
Rick Ponting putting us in after winning the toss even though mcgrath was injured. There has been an overwhelming level of sportsmanship in this test series. From the mutual respect between the two teams, to Flintoff checking that Brett Lee was O.K. after a ferocious ball, to the England and Australian players socialising together into the night last night. Even the England crowd yesterday, giving a round of applause to McGrath as he went to the boundary yesterday.
What was your favourite sportsmanship moment of the series in which sportsmanship has been the winner?
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Message 18 - posted by bruceashes
(U1722667)
, Sep 13, 2005
Probably Shane Warne acknowledging immediately after the match yesterday that England had been too good for Australia. It demonstrated once again that one of the greatest players the game has ever seen is also one of its most gracious sporting gentlemen. Well done Shane- we all enjoyed watching you weave your magic again this summer.
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Message 19 - posted by U967105
(U967105)
, Sep 13, 2005
hmmm...I wonder if your Kiwi friend is just a tad prone to over analysis and cynicism!
Flintoff consoling Lee. A beautiful moment.
A Kiwi mate of mine sees that in a different way- he says (even though Freddie meant it in a gentlemanly way).. he had set the tone- the tone being- yep well done son, unlucky.. you fought hard but you still lost, and i'm here to show you that you lost- i know i am not going to make you feel any better, but i'm here anyway.
After that, Brett was always on the back foot in the battles that followed with Freddie- even the great delivery at TB- the hard work had been done.
(i dont agree with the Kiwi.. i just think it was a brilliant moment).
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Your right H. Although he almost had me convinced on saturday night after a few pints of Bass.
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Message 20 - posted by markslater 4
(U1719630)
, Sep 13, 2005
I thought when the Aussies came back out on Sunday afternoon all wearing shades when the light was still bad showed just what a champion side, and a sporting side, they are. When you consider that they were the side who were likely to lose the Ashes after 16 years, I found that brilliant!  This is a reply to this message
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