It was the most enjoyable day of the Gabba test so far (for obvious reasons).  Finally we won a session (the 2nd) & it looked as though we were prepared to fight to hold onto the little urn.

Before Colli & then Freddy gave their wickets away, I thought we might even have a stab at winning it tomorrow.  But an Australian win is almost a certainty now, with 90 overs to be bowled & only 5 wickets left.

But the cricket today was great, & I gave up my usual 30 min sing song in the shade with the Barmy Army in Section 25, to stay in my scorching hot seat & watch the Warne vs Pietersen battle unfold.  Advantage Pietersen at the moment, but I think Warne will get his man tomorrow.

Stu flies back to Syd tomorrow morning, so I'm off to the Gabba with Drew for at least one session & if we can last 2, then there's a remote possibility that we'll be saved by some forecasted QLD thunderstorms in the late afternoon.  If by some miracle that happens, then the celebrations with the Barmy Army in Brisbane tomorrow night would be special!

Despite England's woes, we've had a great time in Bris Vegas so far, & apart from when the Aussies we're having batting practice in the 2nd innings, the cricket's been interesting to watch.

Looks like Ponting & McGrath may have some injury woes which is a major worry for the Aussies, especially with the Adelaide test starting in only 5 days.  I keep telling myself that it's a 5 test series, and although the Aussies have been by far the better team to date, the momentum can change very quickly (as it did in 2005).  Plus we only need to draw this series to retain the Ashes.  So don't lose faith!

COME ON ENGLAND!