1st Test: Sri Lanka v Australia at Galle Aug 31-Sep 4, 2011

[beads6]

LOL bagging out Johnson for not taking wickets.. Well done a new low. We bowled them out for 100 how many overs did Johnson even bowl?? A new low for clueless Parra fans.. Give yourself an uppercut.

 

[Twizzle]

LOL bagging out Johnson for not taking wickets.. Well done a new low. We bowled them out for 100 how many overs did Johnson even bowl?? A new low for clueless Parra fans.. Give yourself an uppercut.

he should have done better on that pitch, I could have got wickets on that minefield

not only did he not get wickets, he was our most expensive bowler

no point in being in denial about the facts,

he'll get a chance to redeem himself in the second innings but he wont have punter there to give him his usual rolls royce ride and bowl the tail out, he'll need to earn these and so he should

 

[beads6]

he should have done better on that pitch, I could have got wickets on that minefield

not only did he not get wickets, he was our most expensive bowler

no point in being in denial about the facts,

he'll get a chance to redeem himself in the second innings but he wont have punter there to give him his usual rolls royce ride and bowl the tail out, he'll need to earn these and so he should

He bowled 9 overs, you are not the full quid. :crazy:

 

[saint_marto88]

he should have done better on that pitch, I could have got wickets on that minefield

not only did he not get wickets, he was our most expensive bowler

no point in being in denial about the facts,

he'll get a chance to redeem himself in the second innings but he wont have punter there to give him his usual rolls royce ride and bowl the tail out, he'll need to earn these and so he should

Harris and Copeland shared one between them

 

[hineyrulz]

Actually I thought Notch bowled ok, but it was interesting to see Clarke didn't bring him back for his customary bowl at the tail to save his figures.

 

[aussies1st]

When you have Copeland and Harris you can afford Notch to be expensive and maybe pick up his customary lucky wicket.

 

[yappy]

I do think the days of Mitchell as 'Leader of the Pack' are over under Clarke. He'll bowl first change and get as many overs as his work deserve. Bowl well - get more overs, bowl poorly - enjoy your time out at mid wicket.

 

[Spanner in the works]

I do think the days of Mitchell as 'Leader of the Pack' are over under Clarke. He'll bowl first change and get as many overs as his work deserve. Bowl well - get more overs, bowl poorly - enjoy your time out at mid wicket.

Copeland looks to be the future anyway. Instant pressure with him.

 

[Patorick]

Match delayed by a wet outfield.

Wish they'd show older matches in these breaks.

 

[TheParraboy]

When you have Copeland and Harris you can afford Notch to be expensive and maybe pick up his customary lucky wicket.

How about we go a few "notches" better and play (a fir and inform) Dougy instead?

If we are fair dinkum about starting a new era, he has to be dropped if he isnt consistant enough, which he hasnt been over the past 12-18 months

 

[Twizzle]

I do think the days of Mitchell as 'Leader of the Pack' are over under Clarke. He'll bowl first change and get as many overs as his work deserve. Bowl well - get more overs, bowl poorly - enjoy your time out at mid wicket.

exactly

he has to earn his spot now rather than be Punter's pet

 

[Hallatia]

expecting play to resume in 20 minutes (from this post)

 

[TheParraboy]

7/138

Notch out for 8

 

[typicalfan]

I think that Johnson opening the bowling should be saved for situations when you need a fast bowler to change the momentum instantly. It was a good move even if it didn't work well in the ashes. But 90% of the time first change is best. I think if Watson bowls well we can afford to keep Johnson in times when he is a little less consistent.

 

[aussies1st]

Back to Copeland and Lyon loving time.

 

[jargan83]

Lyon last man out - Australia all out 210

Sri Lanka need 379 to win

 

[aqua_duck]

Lyon last man out - Australia all out 210

Sri Lanka need 379 to win

Might as well be 600 on this pitch

 

[aqua_duck]

Great start by SL 1/0 already

 

[typicalfan]

Might as well be 600 on this pitch

You could even be guilty of being generous.

 

[aussies1st]

Harris making up for the first innings.