Australia v South Africa | 1st Test - Day 1 | Perth | 17/12/08

[Poison]

kallis continuing to throw pies

 

[IronMan2009]

SA's honeymoons is over?

 

[Poison]

oh yea, Krejza AND Siddle are playing. Aussies r going to get dominated.

 

[IronMan2009]

SA definitely has a plan for each player. I have never seen a fine leg that fine in the first session of first day.

 

[invincible]

Ntini with his fitness levels could have bowled a few more overs. Steyn being removed makes sense as he's one who needs to be used in short bursts. But Ntini and Morkel could have complemented each other well.

 

[RumiNYC]

anyone lookin' for a Link ? Lemme know...awesome link...shhhhhhh

 

[Poison]

They havent bowled a genuine bouncer yet.

 

[Poison]

Morkel is pushin 150kmh here.

 

[IronMan2009]

They havent bowled a genuine bouncer yet.

That is their weakness. lack of variation. They will bowl odd bouncers. But generally they bowl same types of deliveries over and over and over.

 

[salman24]

I knew SA would give AUS a tough time. This Aussie team is still a good batting side but i feel they may struggle with the ball.

 

[IronMan2009]

Crowd is really good. Good to see.

 

[Poison]

That is their weakness. lack of variation. They will bowl odd bouncers. But generally they bowl same types of deliveries over and over and over.

I disagree, I think Steyn is the change up, actually more aggressive rather than metronomical.

 

[Poison]

Does Ian Healy know what he's talking about? Bad batsman, but he always gives advice.

 

[IronMan2009]

I disagree, I think Steyn is the change up, actually more aggressive rather than metronomical.

Yea he bowls a tad fuller. But Kallis, Ntini, Morkel belong to the "hit the deck" category. But Steyn won't bowl every ball at full length. Fact that all 4 are right handers it is a matter of time before you get used to it. Recently even BD showed lot of resistance once the new ball threat was gone.

 

[Random Aussie]

Does Ian Healy know what he's talking about? Bad batsman, but he always gives advice.

Healy is an uber lame commentator, he is our version of Gavaskar - biased and stupid.

 

[Poison]

I think I know who Katich's idol was. Mudassar Nazar. 114 off 449 balls, quite the epic knock against England in 1977

 

[IronMan2009]

I predict AUstralia will get to 270 for 5 at the end of the day.

 

[Poison]

I predict AUstralia will get to 270 for 5 at the end of the day.

I think they'll be all out, Saffers will be batting.

 

[IronMan2009]

Ball is nicely coming on to bat now. It is only upto Aussies to screw up from here.

 

[TruSachFan]

I predict AUstralia will get to 270 for 5 at the end of the day.

Thats good enough on this pitch. even with the pathetic aussie attack, saf wont be able to score that much. Kreza will be a handful.

 

[Random Aussie]

I remember some people saying by the end of the year 2008 Ponting would catch Tendulkar in terms of number of centuries . I think he might catch Danny Morrison at this rate

Not 2008 but he is a chance to do it in 2009 - we play 12 Tests minimum. Would need to find some form before that though.

Sadly with our team going downhill I don't think Ponting will overtake the nation of India in Test wins though. He was 6 or so behind last time I looked.

 

[IronMan2009]

Not 2008 but he is a chance to do it in 2009 - we play 12 Tests minimum. Would need to find some form before that though.

Sadly with our team going downhill I don't think Ponting will overtake the nation of India in Test wins though. He was 6 or so behind last time I looked.

If he plays at this rate he might dropped from the squad

 

[IronMan2009]

Katich dismissed that ball from his presence. I think it is a clever cricket. He is not missing the pies from Kallis. Someone like Dravid would have wasted these lose half volleys.

 

[diondublin]

Pitch flattening out.

 

[IronMan2009]

Pitch flattening out.

Don't think pitch changed match. Just that ball lost its shine. Not moving off she seam much. But most of the wickets should be attributed to pathetic shot selection. Poking and prodding was the reason why they lost 3 wickets.

 

[IronMan2009]

Alim Dar looks like a hobbit next to Morkel Woudl have been nice to see when Morkel stands next to Ashraful

 

[IronMan2009]

Kallis bowling change, completely changed the momentum of the game.

 

[IronMan2009]

Fremantle doctor is blowing. checked what it means

Fremantle Doctor
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The Fremantle Doctor, or 'The Freo Doctor' is the Western Australian vernacular term for the cooling afternoon sea breeze which occurs during summer months in coastal areas of Western Australia. The sea breeze occurs because of the major temperature difference between the land and sea

 

[Random Aussie]

And for Saffer - who asks why people don't rate Kallis as an all rounder?

Herein we present exhibit A, how to lose momentum when the opposition are in trouble.

 

[Poison]

Is Tony Greig retarded? He keeps saying politically incorrect things like ;
"Back in the day my school was all white. I went back to the school afterwards and it was 80% black, but no worries, they still make good sportsmen"

 

[bluffmasterv2]

yeah Saffer you noob

 

[IronMan2009]

Is Tony Greig retarded? He keeps saying politically incorrect things like ;
"Back in the day my school was all white. I went back to the school afterwards and it was 80% black, but no worries, they still make good sportsmen"

I only caught that at the end. In what context he was making the point?

 

[Random Aussie]

Is Tony Greig retarded? He keeps saying politically incorrect things like ;
"Back in the day my school was all white. I went back to the school afterwards and it was 80% black, but no worries, they still make good sportsmen"

Yes is the short answer. That lifetime contract really grates when he is being obnoxious.

 

[Random Aussie]

Fremantle doctor is blowing. checked what it means

Fremantle Doctor
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The Fremantle Doctor, or 'The Freo Doctor' is the Western Australian vernacular term for the cooling afternoon sea breeze which occurs during summer months in coastal areas of Western Australia. The sea breeze occurs because of the major temperature difference between the land and sea

Yep comes in every day in Perth in the afternoon, sometimes earlier.

 

[IronMan2009]

Harris is in action.

 

[invincible]

Healy is an uber lame commentator, he is our version of Gavaskar - biased and stupid.

Apart from Richie Benaud, Chappell, and Mark Nicholas; I find most of the Aussie commentators biased.

 

[IronMan2009]

Hardly anything is happening for Harris. Understandably. Day 1 perth pitch. It would be criminal to lose wicket to him. Hope Aussies play sensibly.

 

[Random Aussie]

Apart from Richie Benaud, Chappell, and Mark Nicholas; I find most of the Aussie commentators biased.

Yes they are. They are commenting for an Australian audience on channel 9. But Healy is the most obviously and annoyingly biased one.

Mark Nicholas is biased towards whoever is paying him at the time, he was grovelling at the foot of Indian magnificence in the BG trophy then back to worshipping Australia in the NZ series.

 

[TruSachFan]

Just what I wanted, Aus to win without contribution from ponting, hayden, symmmo! It's almost coming true.

 

[IronMan2009]

I can tolerate everyone except Healy. He has no business to be in the commentary box.

 

[IronMan2009]

Morkel was tad unlucky not to pick that wicket. Clarke did well to keep it slightly away from Amla.

 

[Random Aussie]

Morkel has bowled well, caused some problems for Clarke

 

[IronMan2009]

Katich also uses kookaburra.. Me too Absolutely awesome light weight bat.

 

[IronMan2009]

whoa.. Katich almost pulled a kambli there. exposing his leg stump.

 

[IronMan2009]

Last over.. no silly point? Graeme smith are you kidding? Commentators are also not mentioning

 

[IronMan2009]

As chappell mentioned Amla's position is pretty much wasted. He is almost standing at point blank range.

 

[Poison]

Lunch, time for namaz.

 

[IronMan2009]

Intriguing session comes to an end. Thought theoritically advantage SA. you can split the first session into two parts. First part SA. 2nd part Australia.

 

[diondublin]

Yes they are. They are commenting for an Australian audience on channel 9. But Healy is the most obviously and annoyingly biased one.

Mark Nicholas is biased towards whoever is paying him at the time, he was grovelling at the foot of Indian magnificence in the BG trophy then back to worshipping Australia in the NZ series.

I'm disappointed theirs no South African representation in the commentary box this year. We need someone to keep Slater and Healy under control. Ian Chappel is the least biased IMO.

 

[Poison]

I'm disappointed theirs no South African representation in the commentary box this year. We need someone to keep Slater and Healy under control. Ian Chappel is the least biased IMO.

Isnt Greig a saffer?

 

[minhasuz]

Isnt Greig a saffer?

nahh he is from England

 

[salman24]

Apart from Richie Benaud, Chappell, and Mark Nicholas; I find most of the Aussie commentators biased.

Mark Nicholas is English

 

[minhasuz]

not just commentators all of Aussie are biased loll

 

[salman24]

Isnt Greig a saffer?

Greig was born in SA but captained England

 

[JustAnotherFan]

I'm disappointed theirs no South African representation in the commentary box this year. We need someone to keep Slater and Healy under control. Ian Chappel is the least biased IMO.

Supersport (i.e. Saffers) took over their own commentary team. The guys like Kepler Wessels, Robin Jackman, Brett Proctor and that ex-Zim cricketer ... uhm ... we just call him Pommie.

 

[minhasuz]

Greig was born in SA but captained England

yee u r right salman24 he is jus like Pietersen

 

[salman24]

yee u r right salman24 he is jus like Pietersen

yup

 

[minhasuz]

guys make a wicket fall down for Aussie....loll

 

[Big Harvey]

I must say it's encouraging to see so many people turning out to support Test cricket. Although the ground's not completely full, this is an extremely good attendance for a weekday of a non-Ashes Test.

 

[bluffmasterv2]

50 up for Katich !

 

[minhasuz]

I must say it's encouraging to see so many people turning out to support Test cricket. Although the ground's not completely full, this is an extremely good attendance for a weekday of a non-Ashes Test.

You are right, many people have started to take interest in Test Cricket even though if it is not Pak-Ind or Ashes etc

 

[Asim2Good]

:Hey, I am not captain in this match and I m not sleeping either

I remember the time at PP when Pak last time played a test at WACA, Gilly & Langer took game away from us for 6th wicket partnership

 

[minhasuz]

:inzi :Hey, I am not captain in this match and I m not sleeping either
I remember the time at PP when Pak last time played a test at WACA, Gilly & Langer took game away from us for 6th wicket partnership

I am getting ready for the flight to india... dev bhai.. )

 

[diondublin]

You are right, many people have started to take interest in Test Cricket even though if it is not Pak-Ind or Ashes etc

Australia generally have good test crowds regardless of opponent. MCG will be full on boxing day.

 

[minhasuz]

Australia generally have good test crowds regardless of opponent. MCG will be full on boxing day.

yeaa truu even english people too alot of senior ppl watch test cricket

 

[Big Harvey]

You are right, many people have started to take interest in Test Cricket even though if it is not Pak-Ind or Ashes etc

There's been lots of doom and gloom surrounding Test cricket recently, but crowds in Australia seem to be holding up nicely. In New Zealand, where Test crowds have been pathetic for years, they actually seem to be on the increase. For England's visit this year, they even had to close the gates at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on the Saturday, and that's something that hasn't happened for many years.

I'm sure that if the BCCI was to sort out its ticketing policy, there would be much better crowds in India than we've seen of late, too.

 

[minhasuz]

There's been lots of doom and gloom surrounding Test cricket recently, but crowds in Australia seem to be holding up nicely. In New Zealand, where Test crowds have been pathetic for years, they actually seem to be on the increase. For England's visit this year, they even had to close the gates at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on the Saturday, and that's something that hasn't happened for many years.

I'm sure that if the BCCI was to sort out its ticketing policy, there would be much better crowds in India than we've seen of late, too.

Thats truu

 

[Garuda]

Aus 123/3

Wow, RSA have shaken the aussie top order.

 

[Sheikh]

I'm disappointed theirs no South African representation in the commentary box this year. We need someone to keep Slater and Healy under control. Ian Chappel is the least biased IMO.

Ian Chappel is probably my favorite commentator. He provides an analysis of the match situation and does well to include analogies and paradigms of past events relevant to current happenings.

Oh and then there's Waqar!

 

[Big Harvey]

Australia generally have good test crowds regardless of opponent. MCG will be full on boxing day.

Australian fans can be a bit fickle. The crowds weren't always that good for India's visit, for example.

 

[minhasuz]

Ian Chappel is probably my favorite commentator. He provides an analysis of the match situation and does well to include analogies and paradigms of past events relevant to current happenings.

Oh and then there's Waqar!

Is he there??? :younis

 

[Poison]

:Hey, I am not captain in this match and I m not sleeping either

I remember the time at PP when Pak last time played a test at WACA, Gilly & Langer took game away from us for 6th wicket partnership

Didnt Darell Harper take the game away from us?

 

[saffer]

Does anyone have a link for me ?

 

[minhasuz]

How come Smith is not putting JP on, after all he is an allrounder

 

[minhasuz]

Does anyone have a link for me ?

you want to watch the game? if yes try this one www.bhejafry.com then click live cricket and choose from a list of channels and let me know if it works

 

[Sheikh]

Didnt Darell Harper take the game away from us?

I think that was that fat spiderman wannabe: Peter Parker.

 

[saffer]

200 for 5 will be nice an even...aussies on top right now.

 

[Poison]

200 for 5 will be nice an even...aussies on top right now.

Its a big partnership, dont forget theyre only on 130. You still hold the upper hand. What I wanna know is, where the hell is Andre Nel?

 

[Big Harvey]

Is he there??? :younis

Maybe people are getting confused with WACA Eunice, the tea lady.

 

[Big Harvey]

Surprisingly tidy bowling by Harris so far.