Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Brisbane, 9-13 November, 2012

First Test for the Yarps at the Gabba in 49 years, apparently*.

Pup wins the toss on a massive greeny, and inserts Smiffy?

Elmer for 12th Man?

When was the last time we lost at the Gabba.

I think that is about to change unless we get said first crack at a green top.

Team Runs Wkts Balls Ave RPO Result Opposition Ground Start Date
Australia 456 20 934 22.80 2.92 lost v West Indies Brisbane 18 Nov 1988
Australia 530 20 1329 26.50 2.39 lost v England Brisbane 14 Nov 1986
Australia 512 20 1161 25.60 2.64 lost v New Zealand Brisbane 8 Nov 1985
Australia 446 20 874 22.30 3.06 lost v West Indies Brisbane 23 Nov 1984
Australia 455 20 1237 22.75 2.20 lost v England Brisbane 1 Dec 1978
Australia 524 20 1498 26.20 2.09 lost v West Indies Brisbane 6 Dec 1968
Australia 292 19 785 15.36 2.23 lost v England Brisbane 4 Dec 1936
Australia 515 20 1137 25.75 2.71 lost v England Brisbane 10 Feb 1933

Australia 456 20 934 22.80 2.92 lost v West Indies Brisbane 18 Nov 1988
Australia 530 20 1329 26.50 2.39 lost v England Brisbane 14 Nov 1986
Australia 512 20 1161 25.60 2.64 lost v New Zealand Brisbane 8 Nov 1985
Australia 446 20 874 22.30 3.06 lost v West Indies Brisbane 23 Nov 1984

I don't seem to recall those years...

embee wrote:Team Runs Wkts Balls Ave RPO Result Opposition Ground Start Date
Australia 456 20 934 22.80 2.92 lost v West Indies Brisbane 18 Nov 1988
Australia 530 20 1329 26.50 2.39 lost v England Brisbane 14 Nov 1986
Australia 512 20 1161 25.60 2.64 lost v New Zealand Brisbane 8 Nov 1985
Australia 446 20 874 22.30 3.06 lost v West Indies Brisbane 23 Nov 1984

Under Quntish in the dictionary is "Australia's performance in world cricket between GSC/DKL/Bacchus's retirement and the 89 Ashes".

Snap.

FFS, Henry (Lawson that is)is complaining that Haddin was dropped.

Clarke also wrote today that Haddit hasn't had it.

If it's a greentop under leaden skies the toss may decide the match. Otherwise it will be interesting to see how SA handles the unique conditions of the Gabba with the bounce and swing/seam etc.

JGK wrote:

Australia 456 20 934 22.80 2.92 lost v West Indies Brisbane 18 Nov 1988
Australia 530 20 1329 26.50 2.39 lost v England Brisbane 14 Nov 1986
Australia 512 20 1161 25.60 2.64 lost v New Zealand Brisbane 8 Nov 1985
Australia 446 20 874 22.30 3.06 lost v West Indies Brisbane 23 Nov 1984

I don't seem to recall those years...

We beat someone in November 1987? How?

December 1987

Beat the Snoozies by 9 wickets on the Gilly victory euphoria

Paddles must been injured.

Actually no, he played. Took 3-95 in Aus's 305 (Boony 143). Chook, McSofty and Merv knocked the Snoozies over cheaply twice and we only needed 97 to win the match. Rare mid-late 80s good times.

skully wrote:Actually no, he played. Took 3-95 in Aus's 305 (Boony 143). Chook, McSofty and Merv knocked the Snoozies over cheaply twice and we only needed 97 to win the match. Rare mid-late 80s good times.

Not the worst pace attack on paper. They were still all a long way from their peaks though.

This was the first Test of the 3 match series that Aus famously won after the Whit held out the might of Paddles in the final over at the G, after an AB 205 dominated draw in Adelaide.

So, will AB keep wicket for the Saffies? Or is it too risky with his dodgy back? I think they'd be nuts to give him the gloves.

Possible Saffie team-

Smith(c)
Petersen
Amla
Kallis
de Villiers
Duminy/Rudolph
Tsolekile+
Philander
Steyn
M.Morkel
Tahir/Kleinveldt

If they decide not to play Tahir then Duminy will bat at six ahead of Rudolph as much for his off spin than batting ability.

that team will slaughter Oz....what a damned terrific team

lardbucket wrote:

We beat someone in November 1987? How?

A couple of great catches by His Grouseness, AB I'm vaguely recalling.

I guess another option for the Saffies would be to play Robin Peterson as the spinner. Would strengthen the lower order batting, as well.

Must say that Bad Habit was gracious in his comments about his omission and in offering support for his replacement..

Interesting that Inverarity has reportedly said that Bad Habit is next in line if Wade succumbed to injury ...wonder where that leaves Paine and Neville

there has been little comment in the press or here about the non inclusion of Paddy Cummins in the squad for the 1st test...found this to be a bit of a surprise...think our best quick line up is OP, Koo and Paddy

Cummins hasn't played a first class match in 18 months.

but has more ability than hilf and sids...expect that he will be selected for Perth

JGK wrote:Cummins hasn't played a first class match in 18 months.

And he broke down in that match.

horace wrote:but has more ability than hilf and sids...expect that he will be selected for Perth

I think he's an exciting young talent, but at this stage I don't think he's better than Hilfenhaus and Siddle. Or even Pattinson and Starc for that matter.

Dubber selectors rate Bollinger higher than Cummins