***Official*** South Africa In Australia

[vic_orthdox]

Listening to JL on the ABC yesterday was fricking awesome, so much better than any of the crap Ch9 serves up.

Just can't stand the couple of second delay.

 

[thierry henry]

England are the really the only unbiased commentators for the most part (some exceptions).

Let's face it, most commentators will by biased to their own nation. Tony to RSA, Lawry to Australia, Gavaskar to anyone who isn't Australian, etc. I like it - as long as they are educated on the opposition (which most channel nine commentators generally aren't), a bit of bias actually puts some passion into a broadcast.

tbh generally find the Pomgolians, in pretty much every sport, to be the most condescending of all

 

[Mister Wright]

Let's all be thankful that Simon O'Donnell isn't a full time commentator.

 

[JBH001]

I'm an Aussie-bashing Kiwi and I love Lawry because imo he is not biased

I agree. I like Lawry's willingess to praise opposition players and perfomances.

The other aspect, of course, is his undoubted enthusiasm which shines through.

I do agree too, that Kiwi commentators are almost as bad as Aussie commentators. The only difference is that Kiwi commentators dont have a leg to stand on when it comes to parochial commentary. At least the Aussie commentators can justify their one-eyed stance in backing their team and players.

Also, what is with the slow scoring rate? Thought it was a belter of a pitch. Is the Aus bowling that good or are SA getting bogged down?

 

[vic_orthdox]

Just can't stand the couple of second delay.

Really good turn and bounce here for Krezja.

 

[inbox24]

Think Krejza needs a delivery that doesn't turn in for more variation. Can you do that for us please Jason?

 

[vic_orthdox]

Think Krejza needs a delivery that doesn't turn in for more variation. Can you do that for us please Jason?

 

[Nate]

Think Krejza needs a delivery that doesn't turn in for more variation. Can you do that for us please Jason?

Has an arm ball, had already bowled it. Would rather him bowl amazingly consistent like this than be smacked bowling variations.

 

[thierry henry]

Think Krejza needs a delivery that doesn't turn

Should get some advice from Daniel Vettori tbh

 

[Jakester1288]

Where's Prcembrian and the over rates spiel when we need him?

He is banned at the moment, he would be right in the mix of things if he was still here.

 

[Prince EWS]

Loving that Krejza actually has a few supporters other than me these days. I was feeling pretty lonely after that tour game in India.

 

[Uppercut]

tbh generally find the Pomgolians, in pretty much every sport, to be the most condescending of all

Their football commentators are horrific, makes them impossible to watch. In cricket they're not blind, but they do have a tendency to overrate England- see the fawning over Stuart Broad- but in general they're not so bad, the Aussies are definitely worse.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Haha, I totally do that too. Love to give it the slow finger, tbh.

Haha, giving them the Rudi. Throw in the old "look like you're giving the slow finger but you're actually pulling your counter up to click over the ball" every now and then.

 

[Top_Cat]

Loving that Krejza actually has a few supporters other than me these days. I was feeling pretty lonely after that tour game in India.

Backed him right from the beginning, myself.

 

[Uppercut]

Haha, giving them the Rudi. Throw in the old "look like you're giving the slow finger but you're actually pulling your counter up to click over the ball" every now and then.

 

[Top_Cat]

Haha, giving them the Rudi. Throw in the old "look like you're giving the slow finger but you're actually pulling your counter up to click over the ball" every now and then.

Totally doing that next time!

 

[Prince EWS]

Backed him right from the beginning, myself.

Indeed, just like how I backed Symonds.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Haha cacking myself here, Symo and Haydos in quite good form. Symo's call about the high heels had me laffin hard.

 

[Uppercut]

I don't think he's biased per say, I just can't stand the fact that he constantly whinges about scoring rates in Test matches. Not every batsman's game is to go out there and score at a strike rate of 60 from the outset, particularly against good new ball bowling, and those who don't aren't lesser players as a result. I'd expect Bill Lawry of all people to realise that.

This. What's wrong with seeing off the new ball at the WACA when Lee's bowling it on a shoebox? Then when McKenzie plays a shot and gets out he says it was because he didn't play enough shots. Tosser.

 

[Nate]

That was amazing. Fairplay Cricket Show.