3rd test Australia v South Africa @ Cape Town

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Re: 3rd test Australia v South Africa @ Cape Town

Reply #45 – March 05, 2014, 11:54:52 pm

Good to see the back of de Villiers, but du Plessis is proving to be a thorn in the side. A draw would be catastrophic from where we started in this second innings of SA.

Re: 3rd test Australia v South Africa @ Cape Town

Reply #46 – March 06, 2014, 12:15:36 am

Oops, du plessis gone and now they're 7/201.

C'mon Aussies!!

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Reply #47 – March 06, 2014, 03:02:04 am

screwing magnificent effort.

Go screw yourself ya Yarpie ****s.!!

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Reply #48 – March 06, 2014, 06:52:41 am

I'll tell ya what David Warner is the type of player that can get me back to watching cricket. Can't beleive I watched a full session last night first time in a long time.

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Reply #49 – March 06, 2014, 07:54:46 am

Mighty effort on that last day... especially from Harris.

Can't remember the last time I watched so much cricket when we're not playing in Oz. Still a couple of glaring weaknesses in terms of blokes who shouldn't be in the side but gee Boof is really getting some steel and character into this side. And Michael Clarke continues to grow as a Skipper.

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Reply #50 – March 06, 2014, 10:14:04 am

Quote from: Baggers on March 06, 2014, 07:54:46 am

Mighty effort on that last day... especially from Harris.

Can't remember the last time I watched so much cricket when we're not playing in Oz. Still a couple of glaring weaknesses in terms of blokes who shouldn't be in the side but gee Boof is really getting some steel and character into this side. And Michael Clarke continues to grow as a Skipper.

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Reply #51 – March 06, 2014, 10:28:01 am

Congratulations to both Australia and Sth Africa for a series of high quality, proper Test cricket. Should have been live to air but that's another topic.

Like the Australian way - prepared to lose in an attempt to win (i.e. bat for runs and declaration and back bowlers to win game). Also admire the Saffie's ability to bat for long periods.

On other issues;

1. Lyon disappointing on the final day, but I guess the pitch lacked wear fro him to exploit.

2. My two cents on reverse swing... from a bowler's perspective. The ball will only go reverse once the seam has been abraded off. At the same time you need to keep the surface in reasonable condition - and that's the trick. Abrading the seam off counts for naught if the surface is too scuffed- it simply won't do anything.

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Reply #52 – March 06, 2014, 12:31:37 pm

Phew! Woke up to the good news of a test and series win, after watching a bit on laptop last night.

27 balls a little close for comfort but its done now.

Rest up lads till September... job nicely done, congrats.

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Reply #53 – March 06, 2014, 03:42:07 pm

Quote from: Professer E on March 06, 2014, 10:28:01 am

Congratulations to both Australia and Sth Africa for a series of high quality, proper Test cricket. Should have been live to air but that's another topic.

Like the Australian way - prepared to lose in an attempt to win (i.e. bat for runs and declaration and back bowlers to win game). Also admire the Saffie's ability to bat for long periods.

On other issues;

1. Lyon disappointing on the final day, but I guess the pitch lacked wear fro him to exploit.

2. My two cents on reverse swing... from a bowler's perspective. The ball will only go reverse once the seam has been abraded off. At the same time you need to keep the surface in reasonable condition - and that's the trick. Abrading the seam off counts for naught if the surface is too scuffed- it simply won't do anything.

The lack of wear hurt Lyon but also that was an extremely slow, flat deck.

It's a perfect storm of crap for an offie. no fizz, no bounce and any turn a all is so slow the batsman can play it off the deck.

This also makes what our pacemen did extra special. Really we have no right bowling a batting lineup like the Yarps out twice in three days on that deck.

Re: 3rd test Australia v South Africa @ Cape Town

Reply #54 – March 06, 2014, 08:04:02 pm

A great come back and series win after their loss in the 2nd test. Away and against quality opposition at that !! Well done boys, well done !!

I have to add, I am really impressed with Boof as coach, he is doing a great job, I hope he stays in the role for a long time !!

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Reply #55 – March 06, 2014, 08:43:28 pm

Quote from: Amers on March 06, 2014, 08:04:02 pm

A great come back and series win after their loss in the 2nd test. Away and against quality opposition at that !! Well done boys, well done !!

I have to add, I am really impressed with Boof as coach, he is doing a great job, I hope he stays in the role for a long time !!

I agree with you all the way. Coach is getting the job done and so are the players. Its a shame there was a brain fade by the side in the second test. The bowlers need to be switched on all the time. Boys with the bat too. Great job guys.