***Official*** Australian Domestic Thread 2012/13

[uvelocity]

originally posted by some port kembla hobo: benchmark00's balls taste like ****

 

[Dan]

Maher nips one back to clip Clarke's off stump. 4/64.

Smith looking assured, and Faulkner is a bit off his line.

 

[NUFAN]

37, final offer.

Looks like Pup took you up on your offer.

rvd, how many people approx have ventured out to Bankstown? Not on your view, but does it appear good bowling conditions or just good bowling (especially the opening pair)?

 

[Dan]

Looks like Pup took you up on your offer.

rvd, how many people approx have ventured out to Bankstown? Not on your view, but does it appear good bowling conditions or just good bowling (especially the opening pair)?

Biggest Shield crowd you'll see all year. no idea of a number, but the grandstand
is half full and there's a ring around 2/3 of the ground.

Jackson Bird was very impressive, I think there was something in the deck early but the bounce and carry are consistent. The Tassie bowlers were on a good line and length early; they forced the mistakes.

 

[NUFAN]

Biggest Shield crowd you'll see all year. no idea of a number, but the grandstand
is half full and there's a ring around 2/3 of the ground.

Jackson Bird was very impressive, I think there was something in the deck early but the bounce and carry are consistent. The Tassie bowlers were on a good line and length early; they forced the mistakes.

Thanks mate. Hopefully the fans can enjoy seeing a bit more of Smith after lunch since I tipped him to be NSW's leading run scorer first innings.

 

[uvelocity]

rigged imo

 

[Dan]

Thanks mate. Hopefully the fans can enjoy seeing a bit more of Smith after lunch since I tipped him to be NSW's leading run scorer first innings.

46* and looking comfortable - with Clarke gone he's definitely the favourite.

Ponting git stuck on the fence for an over. Mobbed for autographs.

 

[Dan]

Smith brings up his 50 with a beautiful push to the backward point fence.

 

[Riggins]

is daniel hughes related to phil?

 

[NUFAN]

46* and looking comfortable - with Clarke gone he's definitely the favourite.

Ponting git stuck on the fence for an over. Mobbed for autographs.

How's the FAG behind the stumps going?


Future Australian Great..

 

[Dan]

How's the FAG behind the stumps going?


Future Australian Great..

Assuming you're referring to Paine.

Nothing flashy - there's been no need - but he's looking pretty comfortable. I mean, he's no Nev.

 

[uvelocity]

just checking the score &

Over 46.1: Faulkner to Haddin, no run, OUT, oh dear, Haddin drives and Faulkner deflects onto the wicket with Smith out backing up

 

[adub]

****teh luck for Smitteh.

 

[NUFAN]

Thanks rvd.

Smith's fault though. No need to be out of your crease in a 4 day match when survival is important.

 

[uvelocity]

haddin loves driving very straight too

 

[adub]

Ton up for Hadds and a 50 to Moi Moi.

 

[Ruckus]

That is a hell of a good recovery. Good job from Hadds and Moises. Liking that Bird is in the wickets again too...straight from where he left off.

 

[Dan]

Thanks rvd.

Smith's fault though. No need to be out of your crease in a 4 day match when survival is important.

DWTA. More bad luck than anything else, from where I was standing. He wasn't far out and Haddin belted it; no chance to get back. By that stage NSW had got back into it and were trying to take advantage of a sub-par Faulkner.

That is a hell of a good recovery. Good job from Hadds and Moises. Liking that Bird is in the wickets again too...straight from where he left off.

It was a strange day for Bird. He started off really well in the first session, but his later spells lacked any real aggression or penetration. He was getting a lot of work from the physio on his side, and came off a couple of times for a little bit of treatment. Hopefully it doesn't develop into anything major.

 

[social]

Reckon Henriques is a big chance at playing for Australia this year

He might not deserve it but he has everything selectors have looked for in the past i.e. he's an all-rounder

 

[Ruckus]

It was a strange day for Bird. He started off really well in the first session, but his later spells lacked any real aggression or penetration. He was getting a lot of work from the physio on his side, and came off a couple of times for a little bit of treatment. Hopefully it doesn't develop into anything major.

Well I've got to say, when I watched him bowl for the first time in the last shield final, I was slightly disappointed given the figures he had boasted in the season. My impression of him was pretty similar to McDermott really - both looked like solid, consistent bowlers but maybe lacking a bit of penetration in the later overs. I hope he does continue to do well though, cause part of me would really like to see a slower pace bowler hold down their place successfully in the test team. Would add balance to the squad.