2ND TEST MATCH AUST V STH. AFRICA AT THE MCG

[rod_rooster]

Sigh, Ntini let off strike by a bad ball and sloppy glovework from Haddin

[locky801]

150 to Duminy


Great knock

[PitBull]

As well as Siddle bowled yesterdy he has been dissapointing today. He has been well down on pace and has only now increased the pace. What happens? A wicket. He could be a very good bowler but he needs to produce the intensity throughout the match not just occasionally.

Very hard to maintain 140-150k pace for two days

[NFC]

No it's not mean it's just being a very very ordinary bloke. FFS after all the crap you have had to take about your man crush Watto you would think you'd have a bit more sense than that. What an ordinary thing to say about a guy who has taken 300 wickets for his country. Yeah lets bring Watto in with his wonderful record in Test cricket. That will make all the difference

Mate, Lee's been a champion but he's ridiculously out of form. I know it's a harsh comment but the guy has been near useless for the past 8 tests and is doing this team no favours at all. If he's out we'll get an IN FORM bowler instead.

Cut the rubbish and emotioanl tripe, you know I'm right.

It's not emotional crap. I am not suggesting Lee is bowling well or should be retained in the side if fit or not but to be happy about an injury is absolutely f*cked up. Bad bloke sums you up well.

What the heck is your problem with me?

I'm not happy that he's injured, I'm happy that he's likely going to miss the next match because he's a part of the reason we're falling in a massive hole. I wanted him dropped, he's likely to miss through injury, either way Hilf comes in for Sydney, something I can't deny I'm not unhappy about...

Get a grip.

[rod_rooster]

As well as Siddle bowled yesterdy he has been dissapointing today. He has been well down on pace and has only now increased the pace. What happens? A wicket. He could be a very good bowler but he needs to produce the intensity throughout the match not just occasionally.

Very hard to maintain 140-150k pace for two days

True, but it's not just pace that gets batsmen out. Just ask Glen McGrath. If you can't maintain pressure and intensity in some form over extended periods you are not a Test cricketer. Siddle is a very good bowler at his best but he needs to be able to back it up for more than one day if he wants to be successful in Test cricket.

[locky801]

RSA still batting at 9/450

[locky801]

Ntini now been batting for 32 mins as well

[Dutchy]

Barring a ridiculous brain snap we won't take another wicket and they'll declare with a 100 or so run lead.

Talking about ridiculous Why TF would they declare 100 up when they are 9 down

[Rik E Boy]

Okay I'm prepared to say it, this team is done.

regards,

REB

[Punk Rooster]

Sigh, Ntini let off strike by a bad ball and sloppy glovework from Haddin

refer to my earlier comment on Haddin

[locky801]

Sigh, Ntini let off strike by a bad ball and sloppy glovework from Haddin

refer to my earlier comment on Haddin

How was Don's Party

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Hey at least Ponting can be thanked for getting through 90 overs before the scheduled close of play. However, I doubt anyone would pay any attention (certainly not the ICC, definitely not the media) because it is a positive.

[locky801]

All over finally

[NFC]

Barring a ridiculous brain snap we won't take another wicket and they'll declare with a 100 or so run lead.

Talking about ridiculous Why TF would they declare 100 up when they are 9 down

To have a chance to bowl tonight?

[locky801]

Duminy out for 166



RSA all out 459


65 in front

ANY GUESS OF Aust score at stumps

[rod_rooster]

Wonderful knock from Duminy. South Africa's biggest problem now is not what happens on the field but who misses out for Prince in the Sydney Test? You couldn't possibly drop Duminy. He is an amazing talent. McKenzie is the obvious one but who opens? Amla probably will have to move up.

[locky801]

Wonderful knock from Duminy. South Africa's biggest problem now is not what happens on the field but who misses out for Prince in the Sydney Test? You couldn't possibly drop Duminy. He is an amazing talent. McKenzie is the obvious one but who opens? Amla probably will have to move up.

McKenzie will go, I think DeVIlliers will open was previously a good test opener so it is not a new spot for him


Scarey thoughts actually that they are in fact going to be stronger

[Dutchy]

Barring a ridiculous brain snap we won't take another wicket and they'll declare with a 100 or so run lead.

Talking about ridiculous Why TF would they declare 100 up when they are 9 down

To have a chance to bowl tonight?

1-0 up in the series with plenty of time int he game SA are happy to get a draw here, no sensible reason to declare, every run above AUS is valuable

[locky801]

Believe there is to be a big announcement on the playing future of one Brett Lee

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Believe there is to be a big announcement on the playing future of one Brett Lee

Can only mean one thing when they say that. I mean, it's not like it would be he is to play on for another three years.