2nd Test: Australia v India at Sydney Jan 3-7, 2012

[abpanther]

The Panthers and Eels wouldk kill for some of his exciting footy. He single handly took a team to the GF, shocked he didn't win Dally M tbh.

Definitely the kind of player you can rely on to come through on the big stage when he's needed most...

 

[hineyrulz]

What a catch!! lol @ India. This will be all over this arvo.

 

[El Diablo]

Sehwank gone

 

[abpanther]

Hilfy!!!

 

[Hallatia]

that wicket is HUGE. This is the difference fielding makes! Catches win matches

 

[rygrco]

His wallet is almost as large as his mistake rate.

2011 stats. Hayne errors p/g 1.9. Mateo errors p/g 1.4. Nice try.

 

[Fast Eddie]

Definitely the kind of player you can rely on to come through on the big stage when he's needed most...

True that, Nathan Smith. Now there is a player you can count on. In fact I suspect he will be running round in the centres for you this season.

 

[yappy]

I think the declaration was a very good move and petty well timed. And I am a huge fan of declarations when used strategically

nope, nothing strategically good about this declaration. It's the mid point of the third day FFS.

Has he kept the Indians out in the field to tire them out and maybe even blow one of their bowlers out for the series? Nope, only batted a bit under 5.5 sessions over 3 days - India happy.
Has he denied India use of the pitch whilst it's still a belter? Nope he's given them a good half a day at least on the pitch at or near it's flattest - India happy.
Has he given the openers a tricky little period with the new ball to survive before a break or stumps? Nope he's given them an hour to settle in before tea and then the whole last session - India happy.
Has he put so many runs on the board that the Indians know that even if lose their 10th wicket on the last over of the 5th day they lose. Nope, he's actually opened the door (admittedly only a tiny crack - but open nevertheless) for India to set a small on Day 5 - India happy.

There is absolutely no strategic advantage from the declaration. I don't doubt we'll win and win well, but it would have been sooooooooo much better to go for the 400 AND win. If we win this batting another 2 hours wouldn't have made it any harder, but might have made it easier.

 

[Frank_Grimes]

What a catch!! lol @ India. This will be all over this arvo.

What? Is there a cricket match on? I thought this was the Mateo troll thread.

 

[Horrie Is God]

Warner seemed to grow a foot & a half in the split second before that grab..

Gee he got up high for a midget..

Great catch..

 

[ElectricEelMan]

What a catch!! lol @ India. This will be all over this arvo.

I doubt it.
There's absolutely no demons in this pitch.
Expect a couple of the Indians to get centuries.

If this is over this afternoon there are massive troubles in the Indian camp and I would expect numerous sackings.

 

[hineyrulz]

Definitely the kind of player you can rely on to come through on the big stage when he's needed most...

I'll never forget the 2009 semi against the Dragons when we were up by 10 with about 15 to go he offloads on his own 10m line. Which lead to a try and the Dragons back in the game. He's a great attacking player but he's full of mistakes and Lazy in defence. But but but don't dare criticise him to Steady Eddie.......

 

[Hallatia]

I think making huge totals in this situation is excessive and gives the opposition the opportunity to refuse to chase it

 

[rygrco]

What? Is there a cricket match on? I thought this was the Mateo troll thread.

Sorry. I couldn't help myself. I promise to refrain this point forward.

 

[hineyrulz]

2011 stats. Hayne errors p/g 1.9. Mateo errors p/g 1.4. Nice try.

How often did each of them handle the ball??? And what about Fatty's missed tackle count????

 

[Fast Eddie]

I'll never forget the 2009 semi against the Dragons when we were up by 10 with about 15 to go he offloads on his own 10m line. Which lead to a try and the Dragons back in the game. He's a great attacking player but he's full of mistakes and Lazy in defence. But but but don't dare criticise him to Steady Eddie.......

Well its lucky Kearney came in and took away offloads and made your team the worst to watch in the comp then isn't it! You should be happy.

 

[hineyrulz]

I doubt it.
There's absolutely no demons in this pitch.
Expect a couple of the Indians to get centuries.

If this is over this afternoon there are massive troubles in the Indian camp and I would expect numerous sackings.

The way things are going they could be on the plane home by Stumps.

 

[some11]

This is cricket chat.

Julia Gillard - f**k OFF.

 

[abpanther]

True that, Nathan Smith. Now there is a player you can count on. In fact I suspect he will be running round in the centres for you this season.

Why are we talking about Nathan Smith?

*confused*

 

[Fast Eddie]

Why are we talking about Nathan Smith?

*confused*

Beacause you like reliable second rowers. And he is one of the best.