Size of the fight in the dog: Beware the Black Caps

Now that the final has been run and won, tell me again how good the Kiwi's are?

Hey Debz, I got my wish ;)

Actually I'm from England , I hope nz win I'm just being objective, stirrer .

Thanks Debz Finland wow - snow sports? Jamaica woo Kenya woohoo NZ}woo Aus}hoo

Na, we made it to the final and for some that's good enough. NZ won't really care if we lose, don't get me wrong it would be great! But we'll get over it quickly...... The All Blacks on the other hand is a different story. NZ public will be buzzing for 4 looooong years though. So no pressure, more pressure on the Ozzies and their high expectation of Australian cricket. Go BCs ...... Don't get lost in the plains of the MCG outfield.

Neither did I but based purely on the results and matches in this tournament, no reason NZ can't win it. Sport has certainly had hundreds of bigger upsets than this is purported to be. All I've heard is anecdotal and historical evidence of a stronger aus lineup and a foreign, bigger ground. It's a good enough side for this final to come down to key 'moments'...and we've certainly proved we can have them. BM is committed to launching a full out attack tomorrow and in that regard, NZ has never seen a side anything like it, 92 had aspects of it but ironically, was beaten by a very McCullum type innings by Inzamam...

Is that it? Wow! Ok i'll bite. I would argue the way you, Ted and others are carrying on its Australia and their supporters who are the one's seeking validation. David's article was merely highlighting Kiwi sports people and team achievements over the years and in some cases against incredible odds. Producing world class sportsmen and women given a relatively small population and the spirit in which they compete. That's what I got out of it. He wasn't trying to dismiss a country's sporting achievements just because it doesn't stack up against another. We all know how good the Aussie sports people and teams are. We've all seen the 'Aussie Battler' fight tooth and nail on the big stage and come out on top, against incredible odds. If you're that concerned about wanting the world to know all about Australia's sporting achievements ask David to write an article on the subject it should make you, Ted and whoever else feel better. Get David to provide a detailed list of all of Australia's achiev.... Oh, that's right, you've already made a list. You should complete the list. It should make interesting reading and make people stand up and pay attention. Surfing, swimming, tennis, now that's global right there mofo! Thanks for liking us. I feel all warm and fuzzy inside now. I better finish right I'm starting tear up. Love you man!

Yes, and you love it jokerman. Every time an Aussie writes something you don''t like it gives you the opportunity to validate that massive chip on your shoulder. No doubt you'll be on here gloating if NZ win tomorrow but there'll be nary a peep from you if NZ lose. I suppose you haven't noticed that most Aussie posters are respectful of the Black Caps and wouldn't be toooooo disappointed to lose to them.In fact, quite a few want NZ to win seeing as, you know, we've won it 4 times already. Oh, and of course because some of us are embarrassed to be boorish, arrogant, Americanized, over-confident, mean, loud-mouth, drunk, convicts from Auzzie, sorry i mean the West Island.

I know what you mean Debz, I'm hoping the same for BM. ;)

They better have been practicing! As a kiwi, I really don't expect us to win tomorrow but whatever the final score, I hope Warner goes for a duck :)

I'm just going to leave this here.....http://www.medalspercapita.com/#medals-per-capita:all-time

That's not true, Ret these Ted types are everywhere in Australia. And he's probably related to you - you have similar writing styles.

I can only hope Pup is forgetful enough to order it 6 times; 1nb each time :)

Always been more in awe of kiwis (or southerners in general) who achieve outside traditional commonwealth sports. Big fan of Valerie Adams, Anne-Lise Coberger also comes to mind as she was a pretty decent alpine skier a while ago. NZ isn't the only small country to do well on the world stage from time to time but it is one of them so its always nice to see them perform. Cricket isn't a world sport as such but still a WC final is a WC final and they are a few countries with big populations, despite being 3rd world, who take the sport verrrry seriously so big congrats to the kiwis for making the final. Plus they have been playing a very attractive brand of cricket that even non connaisseurs like myself enjoy watching.

For NZ it's an adventure. I didn't really expect we'd go this far and all this bravado from the Aussies is amusing. I guess they're trying to pump themselves up. The neat thing about this NZ side is that they won't die wondering unlike the Indian side.

What is this moment you are craving tiger? Being validated as a decent sporting country by Australian sporting journalists like David Lord? I was under the impression that NZ was finally over looking towards Australia for validation. Seems not. Don't fret tiger, we think you're great. Hope that makes you feel better.

Yes we can have that one...NZ has been winning those scenarios lately anyway...and for 30 years all our players have been secretly practising for that exact scenario...flip it up with the bat and whack it for six... Every kiwi can do it these days... ;-)

Can we please have this scenario? One ball remains, NZ batting with 5 to tie and 6 to win... Michael Clarke hobbles across to Mitchell Starc and they have a long discussion, Clarke seems to wave his arm in an underarm motion. Starc nods with an understanding look on his face. He shortens his run up down to just a few steps...

You really have no idea do you Ted, haha, Looking at your comments you sound paranoid. Could it be that you're afraid we might actually take this thing out?

Thanks David, some good memories there.