Re: Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Brisbane, 9-13 November, 2012 (II)

by tricycle Tue 13 Nov 2012, 14:01

I'm sure Taips will know better, but I read a while ago that South Africa is not in the prime boxing day/new year slot because it wasn't reciprocated or some such. Could be rabid speculation, not sure of it at all.

by baggygreen Tue 13 Nov 2012, 14:15

Henry wrote:Firdose Moonda is probably the best South African (rather than English expat ala Manthorp) cricket Journalist going around-

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2012/content/current/story/591132.html

Sums up South Africa's flaws far, far better and more articulately than Red ever could.

But...Red was right. She's just not as eloquent as Firdose. buried

by taipan Tue 13 Nov 2012, 14:58

tricycle wrote:I'm sure Taips will know better, but I read a while ago that South Africa is not in the prime boxing day/new year slot because it wasn't reciprocated or some such. Could be rabid speculation, not sure of it at all.

That's correct, but let's not go down that road again.

by MrPrez Tue 13 Nov 2012, 16:18

Henry wrote:Firdose Moonda is probably the best South African (rather than English expat ala Manthorp) cricket Journalist going around-

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2012/content/current/story/591132.html

Sums up South Africa's flaws far, far better and more articulately than Red ever could.

Firdose is pretty bad imo. She's the most known, but certainly not the best.

by taipan Tue 13 Nov 2012, 16:26

MrPrez wrote:
Henry wrote:Firdose Moonda is probably the best South African (rather than English expat ala Manthorp) cricket Journalist going around-

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2012/content/current/story/591132.html

Sums up South Africa's flaws far, far better and more articulately than Red ever could.
Firdose is pretty bad imo. She's the most known, but certainly not the best.

Agreed.

Wondering if you were going to pitch up.

by MrPrez Tue 13 Nov 2012, 16:54

Ha, it's exams atm so was looking for things to distract me from learning! Was thinking about how few active cricket forums there were, and remembered you chaps Smile

by MrPrez Tue 13 Nov 2012, 16:57

Henry wrote:What's the reason behind the lack of former Saffie players turning to commentary?

Polly is a good one though. I like him. Funny and self-deprecating, but also full of knowledge.

Fair few have tried tbf. Donald, Polly, Klusener (shame), Peter Kirsten etc.

Best is the zimbo farmer Neil Johnson though. Such a gun!

by LeFromage Tue 13 Nov 2012, 17:11

MrPrez wrote:Ha, it's exams atm so was looking for things to distract me from learning! Was thinking about how few active cricket forums there were, and remembered you chaps

"Active" is a relative term...

by taipan Tue 13 Nov 2012, 17:14

Dello wrote:
MrPrez wrote:Ha, it's exams atm so was looking for things to distract me from learning! Was thinking about how few active cricket forums there were, and remembered you chaps

"Active" is a relative term...

Shush, Skully might hear.

by MrPrez Tue 13 Nov 2012, 17:18

There have been >10 posts today. That's relatively active.

by Brass Monkey Tue 13 Nov 2012, 17:37

Active enough Prez, good to have you back. Gotta be better than reading facts about stuff. This place is pure fantasy.

by MrPrez Tue 13 Nov 2012, 17:51

Aye, Taips needs some Saffer support against the Aussies so it's a good time I guess.

Although you poms will be giving him ample I'm sure Wink

And I mean that in multiple ways.

by Brass Monkey Tue 13 Nov 2012, 18:09

Aye, I'm wanting the SAs to win. Although I've just been glad for Test cricket being on. Enjoyed Aus' batting as well, even though I was hoping for wickets.

by LeFromage Tue 13 Nov 2012, 19:00

Anyone mention yet what a bunch of panty-twisting dick monkeys Australia are in the appeal-for-everything-and-then-bottom-lip-it-like-there's-no-tomorrow-when-the-umpire-rightly-gives-it-not-out stakes?

by Brass Monkey Tue 13 Nov 2012, 19:30

Dello wrote:Anyone mention yet what a bunch of panty-twisting dick monkeys Australia are in the appeal-for-everything-and-then-bottom-lip-it-like-there's-no-tomorrow-when-the-umpire-rightly-gives-it-not-out stakes?

TBH, I'd become immune to it. Matthew Wade must be teaching them a thing or two in training.

by LeFromage Tue 13 Nov 2012, 19:34

He's hilarious. And the reason why they keep burning through their referrals inside of five overs.

He shrieks like an excitable girl at a glitter factory every time the ball so much as carries through to him.

by Brass Monkey Tue 13 Nov 2012, 19:38

TBH, the more I see him, the more I think he's a little 'touched'. Steve Smith sort of touched.

by lardbucket Tue 13 Nov 2012, 19:38

MrPrez wrote:
Henry wrote:Firdose Moonda is probably the best South African (rather than English expat ala Manthorp) cricket Journalist going around-

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2012/content/current/story/591132.html

Sums up South Africa's flaws far, far better and more articulately than Red ever could.
Firdose is pretty bad imo. She's the most known, but certainly not the best.

All true.

by LeFromage Tue 13 Nov 2012, 19:49

Brass Monkey wrote:TBH, the more I see him, the more I think he's a little 'touched'. Steve Smith sort of touched.

Not Jimmy Saville sort of touched.

At least then, Wade could justify his shrieking...

by G.Wood Tue 13 Nov 2012, 21:21

Dello wrote:He's hilarious. And the reason why they keep burning through their referrals inside of five overs.

He shrieks like an excitable girl at a glitter factory every time the ball so much as carries through to him.

It is quite heartening to see Victorians confirm the stereotype.

At least they serve to make everyone else (even Queenslanders) feel better about themselves.

by baggygreen Wed 14 Nov 2012, 12:36

He's a Tozzie though confused

by horace Thu 15 Nov 2012, 00:37

G.Wood wrote:
Dello wrote:He's hilarious. And the reason why they keep burning through their referrals inside of five overs.

He shrieks like an excitable girl at a glitter factory every time the ball so much as carries through to him.

It is quite heartening to see Victorians confirm the stereotype.

At least they serve to make everyone else (even Queenslanders) feel better about themselves.

RD has always over identified with QBilliies, Zimmy and Bronny Bishop...credibility gap is in light years

by PeterCS Thu 15 Nov 2012, 01:34

Firdose Moonda is quite a name.

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