Australia Vs Kiwis First test

[rod_rooster]

Bugger. Roy out for 20.

Aus 5/109

terrible shot

It's the way he plays. Had he got a bit more on it it flies over the keeper for four. If he gets all of it it flies over backward square for six. I'd prefer to see him getting out playing his natural game than getting out playing defensively.

[rod_rooster]

I can see Watto going LBW to Vettori here.

[rod_rooster]

Well not to Vettori but Martin gets him LBW.

Watto gone for 5. What a super dud.

[Dog_ger]

6/115 now

[RoosterMarty]

Not the easiest decision for the ump but I reckon he got it spot on.

Apparently Watson was in good form. Time to go super dud! Two all-rounders.

[LBT]

Why exactly is Watson in this side again?? Dud

[Dog_ger]

We lead by 177...

[rod_rooster]

Amazingly Watto's actual strength is letting him down more than his bowling.

[rooburger]

too easy
enough runs now on this green pitch.

put the money on

[LBT]

We lead by 177...

NZ wil have 3 days in which to chase a total they could plod along at less than 1 run per over and win this easily.

[rod_rooster]

Why exactly is Watson in this side again?? Dud

His missus is hot. Other than that i can't think of anything he has going for him.

[Stumps]

Bugger. Roy out for 20.

Aus 5/109

terrible shot

It's the way he plays. Had he got a bit more on it it flies over the keeper for four. If he gets all of it it flies over backward square for six. I'd prefer to see him getting out playing his natural game than getting out playing defensively.

ural puller

Hes a natural shotplayer but not a natural puller/hooker- poor shot

[spell_check]

11,886 the attendance today.

[hearts on fire]

This match is very evenly poised at the moment but i can't see the Aussie's losing from here.

New Zealand to be bowled out for a very low score tomorrow.

They better hope for some better attendances tomorrow, so far it's been shocking.

[Rik E Boy]

I can't believe the total lack of promotion for this test. You can almost picture the conversation

Bigwig 1: So who do we give the marque tests too next year?
Bigwig 2: Several cities are putting their hands up as you know.
Bigwig 3: We've got to set one up to fail so we can point the finger and escape the flack for when our program comes out
All: Brilliant, Bravo, Well done old man
Bigwig 3: What we do is continue to run the Gabba test in November. Everyone knows that Qld gets about 75 percent of it's rainfall during that month.
Bigwig 1: I say you really are a clever chap number 3.
Bigwig 3: Our next move is to do bugger all promotion when a side that traditionally draws poor crowds come to town. The locals won't even know the match is on!
Bigwig 2: Outstanding three, that should do the trick!
Bigwig 3: Finally, we'll continue to invite the minor teams to Brisbane every year. That way, we won't lose as much money when the match is rained off for the 122nd straight year.

The room stand as one to applaud this work of genuis

CA Spokesman at 2009/10 Season Launch: CA have announced that the West Indies will play a three test match series to be held in Perth, Brisbane and Hobart. The West Indians have shown an affinity for Western Australia and Tasmania can thank their lucky stars we don't leave them off the map like the AFL does. Brisbane was selected as the third venue for the West Indies test series after drawing poor crowds to test cricket for many years and in particular last season. The Frank Worrell trophy will kick off in Brisbane in November. Bring your raincoat. We are also pleased to invite Pakistan to play in a three test series to be played in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne. No more questions? Right then I'm off (runs out of the press conference).

regards,

REB

[MightyEagles]

Bugger. Roy out for 20.

Aus 5/109

terrible shot

It's the way he plays. Had he got a bit more on it it flies over the keeper for four. If he gets all of it it flies over backward square for six. I'd prefer to see him getting out playing his natural game than getting out playing defensively.

Sure, but not during your first test back. Normally batsman would just let that go to the keeper. If he had let it go, it could be possible that he'll still be out there batting and be about 40 or 50.

[Thiele]

At stumps Australia 6/131

The Kat needs to keep making the runs

[locky801]

At stumps Australia 6/131

The Kat needs to keep making the runs

As much as I was a knocker of The Kat he seems these days to be rthe only one consistently scoring runs, I am big enough to eat humble pie

[rod_rooster]

I really enjoy watching the Kat play. He squeezes every last drop of talent out of himself. He's not the most talented guy around but he makes more of what he has than just about anyone. What a great example he sets for everyone.

[Thiele]

Haddin out for 19

7/156