Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

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Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby Booney » Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:54 am

Mitchell Johnson has made a low-key exit from international cricket, confirming in a statement that the WACA Test will be his last.

Johnson will finish as one of Australia's most revered pacemen, his 37 wickets in the 2013-14 Ashes burned into the memory of most cricket fans.

Johnson was renowned for his express pace, ferocious bounce, ability to inflict pain and capacity to intimidate.

So something was clearly amiss in Perth, where the left-armer lolloped to the crease and looked somewhat indifferent as New Zealand walloped him all over the park.

Cricket Australia released a statement on the morning of day five, confirming Johnson's 73rd Test would be his last.

"I feel now is the best time to say goodbye," Johnson said.

"I have been lucky enough to have had a wonderful career and enjoyed every moment of playing for my country. It's been an incredible ride.

"But the ride has to come to an end at some point and to do so here at the WACA is very special."

The Queenslander moved west to live with wife Jessica Bratich, but the venue has always held special memories.

In his first six Tests at the WACA, Johnson channelled mentor Dennis Lillee to grab 42 wickets at an average of 20.19.

The 34-year-old finished with figures of 1-157 from 28 overs on Monday, failing to contain Ross Taylor and NZ's freewheeling tailenders.

It was the most runs ever conceded by an Australian in a Test innings at the WACA.

Johnson's bowling figures haven't always been a true reflection of his influence on a contest, but on this occasion it was.

"I've given the decision a lot of thought. Beyond this match, I'm just not sure that I can continue competing consistently at the level required to wear the Baggy Green," he said.

"My career has certainly had its up and downs but I can honestly say I have given it my all and am proud of everything I have achieved.

"To win an Ashes series and a cricket World Cup is something I will treasure forever.

"My family have been by my side throughout and I could not have achieved all I have without their support."

Johnson also thanked his teammates, friends and supporters around the world.

"The encouragement I have received has been extremely humbling and playing in front of them is certainly something I will miss," he said.

Johnson had a tally of 311 Test wickets going into the final day of the WACA Test.

Lillee (355), Glenn McGrath (563) and Shane Warne (708) are the only men above him on the list of Australia's greatest wicket-takers.

He finishes a two-time ICC Cricketer of the Year, having collected the gong in 2009 and 2014.

Johnson fell out of love with the game in 2011, when he genuinely weighed up retirement after a serious toe injury.

He battled back to full fitness and frightening pace, but again contemplated calling it quits following his side's failed Ashes campaign this year.

"I am sure there are many batsmen around the world breathing a sigh of relief right now, knowing that they no longer have to face him," Cricket Australia chairman David Peever said.
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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby am Bays » Tue Nov 17, 2015 12:01 pm

And in totally unrelated news, Jonathon Trott has announced he wants to make himself available for test matches again....
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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby Q. » Tue Nov 17, 2015 12:17 pm

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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby The Bedge » Tue Nov 17, 2015 12:25 pm

Horses for courses..Give Chadd Sayers a gig in Adelaide 8)
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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby mal » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:00 pm

Alan Davidson
Bruce Reid
Sam Parkinson
Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Starc

Generations of great left hand fast bowlers
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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby Lightning McQueen » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:02 pm

mal wrote:Alan Davidson
Bruce Reid
Sam Parkinson
Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Starc

Generations of great left hand fast bowlers


You are taking the piss hey?
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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby gadj1976 » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:12 pm

Lightning McQueen wrote:
mal wrote:Alan Davidson
Bruce Reid
Sam Parkinson
Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Starc

Generations of great left hand fast bowlers


You are taking the piss hey?


hehehe, yep, if you include Sam, you'd have to include Chris Matthews and Dirk Tazelaar!
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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby mal » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:44 pm

mal wrote:Alan Davidson
Bruce Reid
LIGHTNING MCQUEEN
Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Starc

Generations of great left hand fast bowlers


Edited for accuracy
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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby wristwatcher » Tue Nov 17, 2015 2:06 pm

gadj1976 wrote:
Lightning McQueen wrote:
mal wrote:Alan Davidson
Bruce Reid
Sam Parkinson
Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Starc

Generations of great left hand fast bowlers


You are taking the piss hey?


hehehe, yep, if you include Sam, you'd have to include Chris Matthews and Dirk Tazelaar!



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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby Mr Beefy » Tue Nov 17, 2015 2:16 pm

wristwatcher wrote:
gadj1976 wrote:
Lightning McQueen wrote:
mal wrote:Alan Davidson
Bruce Reid
Sam Parkinson
Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Starc

Generations of great left hand fast bowlers


You are taking the piss hey?


hehehe, yep, if you include Sam, you'd have to include Chris Matthews and Dirk Tazelaar!



Clearly you have forgotten captain handsome Brendan Julian and Phil Alley

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Postby Stumps » Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:39 pm

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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby norwood8 » Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:30 pm

Well done on a very good career MJ, a few lows but so many outstanding moments. Anyone who has made the Poms look as silly as he has is a legend in my eyes.
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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby Gozu » Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:01 pm

I'll never ever forget Mitchell Johnson terrorising Graeme Smith & Jacques Kallis in South Africa, it's still the most devastating session of fast bowling I've ever seen.

Unfortunately Cricket South Africa have since taken down the original highlights so all I could find is this mirrored footage of the same footage, I suppose you get to see Johnson bowling right handed ;)

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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby locky801 » Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:48 pm

Disappointed he has gone this way, a tad selfish IMO. Talked the talk all week about retirement yet again and it was obvious to blind freddy he was going to pull the pin today. Wonder what he would have got a 5 for in the 1st dig instead of bowling pies. Personally the way he was talking al week it was pretty obvious his mind was elsewhere and i would not have selected him

Have however enjoyed his more brutal moments and putting the crap into batsman, havent seen that this test as he just wanted a home test to say goodbye, can't argue with that but when people in years to come look at his figures for this game will all think that he spat the chewie and walked. Perhaps, just perhaps, thats what he did
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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby Jim05 » Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:16 pm

Maybe the flat decks CA keep putting up has hastened his retirement. Probably thought if the traditional bouncy WACA pitch has been doctored like that there isn't much hope for the other 3 tests here this summer.
Think he has chosen a good time to go out, could of filled his boots with the Windies D side but instead it allows someone to come in and have a crack. Thanks for the memories Mitch, nothing better than seeing you send the Saffers packing with their tails between their legs and then who could forget that amazing Ashes series
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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby whufc » Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:19 pm

Yep his spell at AO where he got Broad for a goldie after a hold up while Broad complained about the sight-screen for forever be one of my favourite cricket memories.

That spell would also be the best spell i have ever seen live!!!!
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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby heater31 » Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:33 pm

whufc wrote:Yep his spell at AO where he got Broad for a goldie after a hold up while Broad complained about the sight-screen for forever be one of my favourite cricket memories.

That spell would also be the best spell i have ever seen live!!!!

Same here closely followed by Riaz from Pakistan in the WC quarter final.
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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby The Dark Knight » Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:38 pm

Gozu wrote:I'll never ever forget Mitchell Johnson terrorising Graeme Smith & Jacques Kallis in South Africa, it's still the most devastating session of fast bowling I've ever seen.

Unfortunately Cricket South Africa have since taken down the original highlights so all I could find is this mirrored footage of the same footage, I suppose you get to see Johnson bowling right handed ;)


I swear I've found and watched a normal version of this spell on YouTube before.

Just looked and can't find it, damn
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Re: Mitch Johnson retires at the end of the WACA Test

Postby Gozu » Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:44 pm

The Dark Knight wrote:
Gozu wrote:I'll never ever forget Mitchell Johnson terrorising Graeme Smith & Jacques Kallis in South Africa, it's still the most devastating session of fast bowling I've ever seen.

Unfortunately Cricket South Africa have since taken down the original highlights so all I could find is this mirrored footage of the same footage, I suppose you get to see Johnson bowling right handed ;)


I swear I've found and watched a normal version of this spell on YouTube before.

Just looked and can't find it, damn


I posted it on here years ago in another thread! I searched through my old posts found the youtube clip of it and pressed play and it said Cricket South Africa have requested copyright infringement on that footage and it has been taken down.

If I were Cricket South Africa I would try to remove all evidence of that session too!
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