1st Test :: AUS defeated RSA by 162 runs @ Wanderers Stadium :: Feb 26-Mar 2

[Bazal]

Geeves? My god....the bottom of the barrell has fallen out

 

[lockyno1]

Hardly Geeves got a 5-for today against quality opposition (best 4 day team- Victoria), imo him or Maggoffin should have been in the initial squad!

 

[yappy]

Geeves? My god....the bottom of the barrell has fallen out

They could just leave Ronnie there if you prefer.

 

[Bazal]

They could just leave Ronnie there if you prefer.

Much of a muchness. I'd rather McGain than both, and that's saying something

 

[lockyno1]

Could be worse..Bollinger could be playing

 

[aussies1st]

I'd rather Geeves over Bollinger as he is more like Clark imo

Hes like 10cm shorter than Clark so those comparisons should end there. I would have sent Magoffin or Dorey over so that we have a bowler like Clark.

 

[lockyno1]

Hes like 10cm shorter than Clark so those comparisons should end there. I would have sent Magoffin or Dorey over so that we have a bowler like Clark.

I was more talking about Geeves being a seam bowler, not to do with the height. Maggoffin is unlucky but he has been a victim to WA's shocking batting displays where he has barely got any chances to bowl on the last day!

 

[aussies1st]

From what I've seen most of the good seam bowlers have height on their side i.e being over 1.9m. But hes had a good season, and bowls at good pace. What more he can bat pretty well so no need to put McDonald in at 8 again!

 

[Evolution]

I wonder where are all of Ronny's Victorian supporters???? The same gimps bagging Hughes :lol:

No one was bagging Hughes.

People were just pointing out the hypocrisy on this board when it comes to players. It was ok to have a go at McDonald after one innings but god forbid someone question Hughes.

He is allowed time to prove himself which was not a curtsy given to McDonald before he was labeled a dud.

 

[El Diablo]

f**kin Victorians

they'll pick that red headed nuffy for the next test

 

[mave]

I reckon players with a lot of potential should be given more time to prove themselves.

Unfortunately, Ronny doesn't meet this criteria.

 

[Tipster]

Sad thing is if Australia go on to win this match Ronnie is going to keep his place.

 

[aussies1st]

McGain will get a go, after seeing the turn Harris got on a pitch that everyone thought wouldn't take turn we should never go in without a spinner on any pitch.

 

[Spike]

No one was bagging Hughes.

People were just pointing out the hypocrisy on this board when it comes to players. It was ok to have a go at McDonald after one innings but god forbid someone question Hughes.

He is allowed time to prove himself which was not a curtsy given to McDonald before he was labeled a dud.

 

[aussies1st]

It's all happening here, first ball big shout for LBW and now 5 runs

 

[Evolution]

And I am the bitter one for defending myself against unfounded accusations.

I would have though the people who hate a player just because of what state he comes from are bitter.

 

[TheParraboy]

not sure why hify and siddle are out there, wasting energy batting, when they should be ripping in with the ball

 

[Evolution]

f**kin Victorians

they'll pick that red headed nuffy for the next test

Is English hard for you to understand? Or maybe you just have a lower comprehension threshold than normal people.

Is must be something along those lines as it has been pointed out multiple times that Merv has little say in the selection on this game. It is Boon who makes the selections along with Ponting.

But don't let that get in the way of your Victorian obsession.

 

[aussies1st]

Ponting doesn't have confidence in the bowlers defending big totals just yet. If we had McGrath and Warne I'm sure he would have declared.

 

[TheParraboy]

maybe punter wants 500 run lead?