**Official** New Zealand in Australia 2015

[Bahnz]

Bennett's looking well down on pace. Wheeler is injured (as is Milne ftr).

Kuggs and Wells are probably the closest to like-for-like replacements to Neesham, but they both represent a big step down in class. Also, does Kuggs still have that rape accusation hanging over him? If so, then it's probably not the ideal time for an intl call-up.

 

[RxGM]

Also isnt wheeler injured, he and Bennett havn't player any FC cricket this year.

 

[cnerd123]

Jeez its like every decent fast bowler in NZ decided to get injured/go out of form at the same time. Is this some sort of fast-bowling strike organised by the players' union?

 

[Gnske]

Lets see if the lose to win man is going to follow his mantra.

 

[Spark]

Yes, I too think that hitting the ball on the offside at catchable height when trying to save a Test is a great idea.

 

[Niall]

What is the point of Santer at Perth? I don't see him offering much with the ball and no way will his batting be off any more use than Ronchi who has actually batted at Perth when younger and should know what to expect.

Just seems like an all rounder for the sake of it.

 

[Niall]

Are commentators still crying about Bmac getting out like that in the world cup final?

Did they not see the rest of the scoreboard or some of the other soft dismissals.

Such laziness really.

 

[morgieb]

What's with New Zealand's approach?

 

[Niall]

What's with New Zealand's approach?

Want to win it before the rain comes.

Intent.

 

[Bahnz]

What's with New Zealand's approach?

They wanna knock the runs off by tea so they can get on the piss early obvz.

 

[Gnske]

Are commentators still crying about Bmac getting out like that in the world cup final?

Did they not the rest of the scoreboard or some of the other soft dismissals.

Such laziness really.

Nah it's just hilarious to watch.

 

[morgieb]

Alright we've got Healy, Slater and Smith on. Can someone do commentary?

 

[hendrix]

Ian Smith may be worse than the CH9 crew.

 

[Spikey]

Alright we've got Healy, Slater and Smith on. Can someone do commentary?

more people in the commentary box than at the game

 

[Bahnz]

Yeah, can we please get Simon Doull over for the next Oz tour? Hell I'd even take Rigor at this point.

 

[Spark]

That is horrific batting.

 

[_Ed_]

 

[Bahnz]

Oh dear. Taylor looking almost a broken man already. Pews 2 Cane 0

 

[burr]

I mean has there ever been a first test more devoid of atmosphere. If this isn't an advertisement for the pink ball stuff I don't know what it is.

 

[ohnoitsyou]

Ffs. He played and missed four of those yesterday. How does he think its a good idea?