12 Dec 08
Absolutely. We had some injury scares in the past week, but all seems OK now.
You guys don't seem to have a settled side at the moment and the loss of some great cricketers has left some 'gaps'.
We will still need a full strength side to beat you though... Our bowling attack is a concern to me, with the likes of Hayden, Ponting and Hussey who can get stuck in.
12 Dec 08
Originally posted by CrowleyIts Michael Clarke that will really shine with the bat, he is as classy as they come.
Absolutely. We had some injury scares in the past week, but all seems OK now.
You guys don't seem to have a settled side at the moment and the loss of some great cricketers has left some 'gaps'.
We will still need a full strength side to beat you though... Our bowling attack is a concern to me, with the likes of Hayden, Ponting and Hussey who can get stuck in.
Our side is more settled now after the 2 games against the NZers.
12 Dec 08
Originally posted by boarmanWeird, I've never rated the bloke as a threat. I see he's almost in the top 10 test batsmen at the moment.
Its Michael Clarke that will really shine with the bat, he is as classy as they come.
Our side is more settled now after the 2 games against the NZers.
Maybe the other batsmen always steal the limelight while he's a Mark Boucher who knuckles down and does the job that the team needs him for?
What I meant was we probably have a slightly more settled team at the moment.
Is that kook Symonds playing? How about that new spinner Krejza [sic?]?
12 Dec 08
Originally posted by CrowleyYeah Clarke is just starting to fullfill his potential and he will be the next Australian captain.He is by far a much better batsman than Boucher could ever imagine.
Weird, I've never rated the bloke as a threat. I see he's almost in the top 10 test batsmen at the moment.
Maybe the other batsmen always steal the limelight while he's a Mark Boucher who knuckles down and does the job that the team needs him for?
What I meant was we probably have a slightly more settled team at the moment.
Is that kook Symonds playing? How about that new spinner Krejza [sic?]?
Both Hayden and Ponting have been a bit down in their form so expect them to score heavily also.
The bowling attack is the worry though , Le and Johnson will trouble the SA batters but we are lacking a front line spinner.
Im not sure who will get chosen in the 1st test but Symonds and Krejza are both in the squad.
I really want to see if Steyn can go as good as he has been going against far less talented teams, it will be interesting.Monkel is the dangerman in my eyes.
The batting of the South Africans is very strong but whether Smith and co can handle the more bouncier pitches is yet too be seen. Prince will be the standout batsmen.
I also think you guys are missing Pollock like we are missing McGrath, he was an important cog in the SA team.
17 Dec 08
Originally posted by lordhighgusAn appalling start for the Aussies 😳
Australia 7 for 298 with 10 minutes of day one left. The new ball is one over old.Worked too with Haddin going off Ntini . Good day for both sides. Australia were 3 for 15 at one stage. Ponting a duck, Hussey a duck. Tight one this.
17 Dec 08
Originally posted by Elamef37come on matty hayden.
An appalling start for the Aussies 😳
i thought he was looking for a big innings he started very well with 3 fours.unfortunately he then got out.even if he is going to retire soon he still needs to find some form.it could be good if he can go out on a good note
17 Dec 08
Originally posted by Crowleymorkel looke d good but harris great
Clarke and Katich saved your asses there. If we could have gotten at Symonds with a newer ball you may not have seen 250.
Good comeback.
I'm glad Ntini is performing again for a change. He likes the bouncy pitches. How did Morkel look? I haven't seen any footage of this game yet...