3rd dead Test Match, Aust v SAf @ SCG

[FD88]

Bah, I can't be bothered stepping lightly around the issue; quite simply if Clark comes with us to SA and is 100% fit we'll knock them over imo. They're good, but our best is good enough to do the job.

Yes the pitch has been tough for the team batting last but there have been plenty of good batting periods too. We've gone in with a kindergarten bowling attack including two debutants; no experienced spearhead in there - no Lee, no Clark. They've lost Smith but everyone else is still there. If they lose this much ascendancy against such a green bowling line up when all they've lost is a single batsman (hell we'll thrown in Prince although Duminy has looked pretty bloody good) then they've got more to worry about than us imo, especially when you consider that we've basically been carrying Hayden and Hussey through the series.

[Rik E Boy]

We haven't won this yet boys. Rain clouds gathering and we've got an impatient look about us as Ntini and Steyn are hanging about.

regards,

REB

[topsywaldron]

They're good, but our best is good enough to do the job.

Apart from the first two deciding tests of the series obviously.

[rod_rooster]

We haven't won this yet boys. Rain clouds gathering and we've got an impatient look about us as Ntini and Steyn are hanging about.

regards,

REB

I have a horrible feeling we might not get this last wicket in time.

[Dirko]

We haven't won this yet boys. Rain clouds gathering and we've got an impatient look about us as Ntini and Steyn are hanging about.

regards,

REB

The weather looks like it may miss Sydney...http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR033.loop.shtml

[FD88]

They're good, but our best is good enough to do the job.

Apart from the first two deciding tests of the series obviously.

They beat us fair and square, no doubt. They had to break records to do it though, and that combined with today's impending result (and the personnel we've fielded to achieve it) tells me we're a good chance on their turf provided Clark can get back.

[RoosterMarty]

Bah, I can't be bothered stepping lightly around the issue; quite simply if Clark comes with us to SA and is 100% fit we'll knock them over imo. They're good, but our best is good enough to do the job.

Yes the pitch has been tough for the team batting last but there have been plenty of good batting periods too. We've gone in with a kindergarten bowling attack including two debutants; no experienced spearhead in there - no Lee, no Clark. They've lost Smith but everyone else is still there. If they lose this much ascendancy against such a green bowling line up when all they've lost is a single batsman (hell we'll thrown in Prince although Duminy has looked pretty bloody good) then they've got more to worry about than us imo, especially when you consider that we've basically been carrying Hayden and Hussey through the series.

Yesterday you said RSA would probably chase this target down yet now you think we will win in South Africa if Clark plays....

[FD88]

Bah, I can't be bothered stepping lightly around the issue; quite simply if Clark comes with us to SA and is 100% fit we'll knock them over imo. They're good, but our best is good enough to do the job.

Yes the pitch has been tough for the team batting last but there have been plenty of good batting periods too. We've gone in with a kindergarten bowling attack including two debutants; no experienced spearhead in there - no Lee, no Clark. They've lost Smith but everyone else is still there. If they lose this much ascendancy against such a green bowling line up when all they've lost is a single batsman (hell we'll thrown in Prince although Duminy has looked pretty bloody good) then they've got more to worry about than us imo, especially when you consider that we've basically been carrying Hayden and Hussey through the series.

Yesterday you said RSA would probably chase this target down yet now you think we will win in South Africa if Clark plays....

Mate, I thought the declaration was too early, I never questioned that we were in a good position leading up to that point. FYI my view on the series in South Africa was the same even immediately after we declared.

[Thiele]

weather doesn't look good

[Thiele]

Will Smith bat

[Dutchy]

it iant far away

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR033.shtml

[FD88]

Smith has disappeared from view, commentators think he might be getting into his whites.

[Dirko]

Will Smith

Maybe

[NFC]

This is a joke.

[Thiele]

Not Out

[FD88]

This is a joke.

I've got to admit a one-handed Smith keeping us from victory on the last day would be kind of amusing.

[NFC]

Smith has disappeared from view, commentators think he might be getting into his whites.

On the radio they said it padded up, had a ball or two, then took the pads off.

I would assume he tried it out but it's pointless. We'll see. Hopefully...

[locky801]

FFS

[locky801]

Do something different and bring The Kat on for an over or 2

[NFC]

In: Hilf
Out: Bollinger

Dougy is the worst test bowler ever, might as well bring back Muller.