Re: Australia A v South Africa at the SCG, November 2-4

by Brass Monkey Sat 03 Nov 2012, 05:56

taipan wrote:
Yep, I see to recall you saying the same thing on the last tour. In fact I think you started a whole thread about how overrated Steyn was.

Zing! All 'credibility' shot down.

by Big Dog Sat 03 Nov 2012, 06:07

Smith retired on 60. Now i know they are taking the piss.

by Big Dog Sat 03 Nov 2012, 06:25

Apart from Hastings & maybe Denial, the OZ A attack looks pretty toothless.

by baggygreen Sat 03 Nov 2012, 07:08

So Saffers giving this team about as much respect as the selectors did.

by Big Dog Sat 03 Nov 2012, 07:11

baggygreen wrote:So Saffers giving this team about as much respect as the selectors did.

Yup

by Nath Sat 03 Nov 2012, 07:18

Big Dog wrote:Apart from Hastings & maybe Denial, the OZ A attack looks pretty toothless.

to the surprise of no-one

by Red Sat 03 Nov 2012, 07:49

taipan wrote:
Red wrote:
JGK wrote:Better still, he is depriving the Saffie bats of time at the crease.

Looks like SA attack doesn't have the sting in it we may have thought.

JGK must have Aussiesg favourites now.

Yep, I see to recall you saying the same thing on the last tour. In fact I think you started a whole thread about how overrated Steyn was.

Well you yourself said Philander was pox before he'd played a test.

by taipan Sat 03 Nov 2012, 07:53

Red wrote:
taipan wrote:
Red wrote:
JGK wrote:Better still, he is depriving the Saffie bats of time at the crease.

Looks like SA attack doesn't have the sting in it we may have thought.

JGK must have Aussiesg favourites now.

Yep, I see to recall you saying the same thing on the last tour. In fact I think you started a whole thread about how overrated Steyn was.

Well you yourself said Philander was pox before he'd played a test.

Here's a tip. When you are in a hole, stop digging.

by Red Sat 03 Nov 2012, 07:56

taipan wrote:
Red wrote:
taipan wrote:
Red wrote:
JGK wrote:Better still, he is depriving the Saffie bats of time at the crease.

Looks like SA attack doesn't have the sting in it we may have thought.

JGK must have Aussiesg favourites now.

Yep, I see to recall you saying the same thing on the last tour. In fact I think you started a whole thread about how overrated Steyn was.

Well you yourself said Philander was pox before he'd played a test.

Here's a tip. When you are in a hole, stop digging.

So apparently you didn't bag Philander.

Anyway all I have said, along with Skully is that Vernon's bubble might be about to burst in Aussie conditions. What's wrong with that?

by taipan Sat 03 Nov 2012, 08:04

Red wrote:
JGK wrote:Better still, he is depriving the Saffie bats of time at the crease.

Looks like SA attack doesn't have the sting in it we may have thought.

JGK must have Aussiesg favourites now.

As I keep saying, the only reason you talk is because you can

by JGK Sun 04 Nov 2012, 00:47

The CA website is showing Saf at 1 down even though Smith retired.

by Henry Sun 04 Nov 2012, 00:50

Peterson was out caught.

by Henry Sun 04 Nov 2012, 00:50

Does Smith retiring his innings mean he's considered 'out' in the book? Or does his score get marked down as 60 not out?

by Henry Sun 04 Nov 2012, 00:51

Looks like Amla has retired as well. They really shouldn't be treating a first class match this way.

by JGK Sun 04 Nov 2012, 00:56

Henry wrote:Does Smith retiring his innings mean he's considered 'out' in the book? Or does his score get marked down as 60 not out?

Retired is a dismissal.

by Henry Sun 04 Nov 2012, 01:03

A genuine wicket for Aus A as McDonald gets Duminy.

by JGK Sun 04 Nov 2012, 01:11

And now:

Over 67.5: McDonald to de Villiers, FOUR, DROPPED, outside edge ! goes past the keeper and the slips and to the fence!

by Red Sun 04 Nov 2012, 01:48

Pat Howard will provide a Watto update at lunchtime.

by Invader Zim Sun 04 Nov 2012, 03:17

Fark me, we are so going to get smashed. Will we win a session?

Yesterday put a lobster on the Saffers to win the series @ $2.40, today it's $2.15...

by Henry Sun 04 Nov 2012, 03:48

Is there any reason why this test is starting on a Friday rather than the traditional Thursday?

by JGK Sun 04 Nov 2012, 03:56

CA coariab.

Maybe it was to give the T20CL teams enough time to get back to Oz and still play a full round of Shield and have enough of a gap to Day 1.

by Bradman Sun 04 Nov 2012, 04:19

Henry wrote:Is there any reason why this test is starting on a Friday rather than the traditional Thursday?

I thought Friday was the more traditional opening day and Thursday was a bit of a modern twist? But in this case it may be a case of scheduling difficulties.

by skully Sun 04 Nov 2012, 05:29

Stain gets Liam Davis for a duck after SAf declared at 4-277.

by taipan Thu 03 Jan 2013, 03:42

Henry wrote:
Red wrote:Well Philander's bubble might have burst and you still wonder whether Tahir is worth perservering with, he just seems to bowl lots of overs at high scoring rate and maybe jags the odd wicket.

Wonder if Doolan would be called up if they needed cover for Punter's sore hammy.

Philander took a 5fer in his last test and yet you're writing him off after one tour match......

Red writing off her her hero only 2 months ago.

by Henry Thu 03 Jan 2013, 03:45

Well they all came to the party at Perth when it REALLY mattered. Before Perth everyone (including Red) was talking it up as a huge match, and the Saffie bowling attack delivered. Steyn's ball to Clarke in the first innings at Perth was the ball of the Summer.

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