***Official*** Australia in South Africa

[Outswinger@Pace]

TMSofa suggesting there a bit of Terry Alderman in Philander, does that sound about right?

From someone who's just gone from Alderman to Philander, I'd say no. Quite different actions with the Aussie being a lot more sideon. Didn't see Alderman live but am addicted to the 1981 and 1989 Ashes video.
The slight nip off the pitch that they get is kinda similar. Dean Headley in the way he bowled to lefties is another one that comes to mind.

 

[Burgey]

Haha, doesn't surprise me. Was one bloke who's seen a lot of cricket but tends be wrong a fair bit. Thought it sounded dubious.

Tbf he gets close to the stumps like Clem, but he's taller and a little faster. Action not all that similar IMO.

 

[Jayzamann]

Good to see the cameraguys in SA are just as seedy as they are for Channel 9.

 

[Johnners]

Good to see the cameraguys in SA are just as seedy as they are for Channel 9.

Hahaha indeed

 

[Burgey]

So seriously, why don't we play this straight and with this circumspection all the time first up?

 

[NUFAN]

So seriously, why don't we play this straight and with this circumspection all the time first up?

Because we have two blokes from NSW opening up who aren't very good at playing within themselves and getting through difficult periods by defending.

 

[Athlai]

Jeez that could have easily been a wicket. Had no idea where his bat was.

 

[Spark]

Hussey's feet made of rocks atm

 

[uvelocity]

So seriously, why don't we play this straight and with this circumspection all the time first up?

lack of **** given
too much LO cricket
used to roads

pick any three

 

[robelinda]

Hussey looking no different to his previous two SA test tours, all at sea.

 

[Andre]

Lots of Old Trafford '05 in Ponting today - looking super focused.

 

[Outswinger@Pace]

She's talking alright. In fact, he's making her talk dirty.

 

[morgieb]

C'mon Punter and Mussey! Win this shindig!

 

[uvelocity]

don't think I could bowl with gum in mouth, would surely choke

 

[Ruckus]

We have got to start hurrying up if we want more than a draw here.

 

[Spark]

Oh dear.

Mind you, the man is in nick if he can keep those out.

 

[Outswinger@Pace]

That one misbehaved. He's playing like the true champ that he is now, especially in the way he kept that out.

 

[TumTum]

Need to smash anything loose, not leave them. What's the point of waiting to get out?

 

[Athlai]

Only just got bat onto that.

Disappointed to see Morkel come on tbh. Was hoping to see more Philander.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Need to put themselves in a position to launch at the total, especially on a track that's playing around a bit. Give themselves a chance to go hard, because it's probably the easiest way to score in some ways.