1st Test - Australia v New Zealand Brisbane Dec 1 - Dec 5 2011

[Mr Angry]

Finally a sort of break, keeps gors down, but the back up is solid as.

 

[Marshall_magic]

Now the issue is making sure we don't bat too long. Surely we don't bat past today?

Bat through till Lunch tomorrow. That should rack up a decent lead for us, with 5 sessions to roll them and maybe chase down a moderate target.

 

[African Monkey]

Now the issue is making sure we don't bat too long. Surely we don't bat past today?

lol you would bat to at least lunch time tomorrow and then it will take about 3 sessions to bowl us out.

 

[BunniesMan]

I'd rather declare a bit early than a bit late. They're not going to ever get enough runs to be in a position to bowl us out and win. On a good batting pitch if we bat them out of the game they could dig in, take absolutely no risks and go for the draw. With uncertain weather on top of that, we could bat ourselves out of a win. Especially with a bowling attack that isn't likely to tear through them (if they batted with their heads in the 1st innings they'd have got 400).

It would be better to declare an hour before stumps, give them just enough hope that they don't shut up shop.

 

[typicalfan]

Williamson = Chucker

Yeah he looks like he is pitching for the world series

 

[BunniesMan]

lol you would bat to at least lunch time tomorrow and then it will take about 3 sessions to bowl us out.

Yes but with the weather, our unconvincing attack and the small chance you kiwis bat intelligently, that could leave it too long.

 

[typicalfan]

I'd rather declare a bit early than a bit late. They're not going to ever get enough runs to be in a position to bowl us out and win. On a good batting pitch if we bat them out of the game they could dig in, take absolutely no risks and go for the draw. With uncertain weather on top of that, we could bat ourselves out of a win. Especially with a bowling attack that isn't likely to tear through them (if they batted with their heads in the 1st innings they'd have got 400).

It would be better to declare an hour before stumps, give them just enough hope that they don't shut up shop.

It is more than just time, you want to keep the kiwis out in the field, sap their stamina, maybe send them in tomorrow. If Haddin is still around by stumps who knows what the lead could be.

 

[aussies1st]

As long as Clarke gets the magical mark.

 

[Marshall_magic]

I'd rather declare a bit early than a bit late. They're not going to ever get enough runs to be in a position to bowl us out and win. On a good batting pitch if we bat them out of the game they could dig in, take absolutely no risks and go for the draw. With uncertain weather on top of that, we could bat ourselves out of a win. Especially with a bowling attack that isn't likely to tear through them (if they batted with their heads in the 1st innings they'd have got 400).

It would be better to declare an hour before stumps, give them just enough hope that they don't shut up shop.

If we can't roll NZ in 5 sessions we should give up. A declaration tonight would give us a lead of maybe 120, but if we go for a bit longer tomorrow and chalk up a lead of 200, the most we'll be chasing is about 120.

 

[hineyrulz]

If we can't roll NZ in 5 sessions we should give up. A declaration tonight would give us a lead of maybe 120, but if we go for a bit longer tomorrow and chalk up a lead of 200, the most we'll be chasing is about 120.

Yep, delcare an hour before stumps BunniesTard WTF??? :crazy: Grind them into the dirt and bat them out of the match, 5 sessions should be plenty.

 

[Leagueaddict]

Pity 'bout Clarke...Siddle against the ropes

 

[Leagueaddict]

Out of the ring actually!

 

[hineyrulz]

Shittle @ 8 just not gunna cut it i'm afraid.

 

[BunniesMan]

All of a sudden, looks like it won't be upto us. Which IMO could end up being better for us in the longrun.

 

[Spanner in the works]

Shittle @ 8 just not gunna cut it i'm afraid.

Miss Watson. Brings so much balance to the side.

 

[hineyrulz]

Miss Watson. Brings so much balance to the side.

Yep, even when his batting has been the best he has always offered plenty with the ball.

 

[hineyrulz]

All of a sudden, looks like it won't be upto us. Which IMO could end up being better for us in the longrun.

Yeah i'd much rather a lead of 60 odd instead 200 :crazy:

 

[Twizzle]

but Siddle bats well in the nets

 

[Marshall_magic]

Yeah i'd much rather a lead of 60 odd instead 200 :crazy:

But we'll have 2 days to bowl them out.....:crazy:

 

[Twizzle]

I'd rather declare a bit early than a bit late. They're not going to ever get enough runs to be in a position to bowl us out and win. On a good batting pitch if we bat them out of the game they could dig in, take absolutely no risks and go for the draw. With uncertain weather on top of that, we could bat ourselves out of a win. Especially with a bowling attack that isn't likely to tear through them (if they batted with their heads in the 1st innings they'd have got 400).

It would be better to declare an hour before stumps, give them just enough hope that they don't shut up shop.

why on earth would anyone declare in the first innings ?