The Ashes are upon us once more, and as if the Australia-England rivalry wasn't enough to have sparks flying, the result from the last series will surely get things going. Can anyone say "whitewash"?

In anticipation (and for inspiration), we've put together a list of some of the greatest sledges in Ashes history, from Merv Hughes to Michael Clarke with plenty in between.

As this series unfolds, we'll be releasing more, so be sure to check back in.

And now, in no particular order ...

"Get ready for a broken f------g arm"

Brisbane, 2013. It was the first Test of the return leg of the back-to-back Ashes series (England had won the first leg 3-0) and Australia needed just one wicket to win. First, George Bailey and James Anderson exchanged pleasantries, but as things heated up, the skipper stepped in.

In response to Anderson's threat to punch Bailey, and as Mitchell Johnson prepared to bowl to Anderson, Michael Clarke had some friendly advice for Anderson. "Face up then," he said. "And..." the rest is history.

Design: Stephen Kiprillis

"Mate, what are you doing out here, there's no way you're good enough to play for England."

So said Mark Waugh to James Ormond at The Oval in 2001. Australia had the Ashes wrapped up three Tests in, but England won the fourth. The Aussies went on to win the final Test by an innings and 25 runs (and the series 4-1), but the real winner could well be debutant bowler Ormond, who came back at Waugh with this zinger:

"Maybe not, but at least I'm the best player in my family."

Design: Stephen Kiprillis

"You're a f------g cheat!"

Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy, a persistent chirper from behind the stumps, chides Mike Atherton at the SCG during the Englishman's first Ashes tour in 1990-91 for not walking after apparently edging the ball to Healy. The eloquent opener, now a TV commentator, responded: "When in Rome, dear boy..."

Design: Stephen Kiprillis