***Official*** South Africa in Australia

[howardj]

John Buchanan, it was mentioned in the wash-up to the Ashes Tour, didnt speak to him (MacGill) for a lengthy period while they were in England. One of the more eccentric members of the team.

 

[howardj]

In relation to MacGill, I think he'll need some wickets in the remainder of this match if he wants to tour South Africa in March. He's averaging in the 60's so far in this series and, as mentioned above, is not held in the highest regard by the hierarchy. I don't think they'll need too many reasons to leave him at home, to be replaced by someone who turns the ball back into the righthander (Cullen or Casson).

 

[TazzX]

Yeah, that's how I saw it...

Bowden was the umpire if I remember correctly, and in this morning's paper, 73% of the 25 contracted Australian players voted Bowden as the worst umpire in world cricket...so that statistic may have something to do with Bowden turning down the appeal...or it may not..

This happend weeks ago. The kiwi's don't really bother with the crap most Aussies have to say. Its always blah this we are hard done by or cry here and there. It makes me sick, Lee #1 point on how he carried on today. What a ******, really fits in with the team spirit Aus have.

 

[Tom Halsey]

In relation to MacGill, I think he'll need some wickets in the remainder of this match if he wants to tour South Africa in March. He's averaging in the 60's so far in this series and, as mentioned above, is not held in the highest regard by the hierarchy. I don't think they'll need too many reasons to leave him at home, to be replaced by someone who turns the ball back into the righthander (Cullen or Casson).

Yeah but until recently McGrath was averaging 60 in the series. I think you'd do well to take him.

 

[Josh]

Did anyone notice the brilliant comment Mark Taylor made earlier about the Symonds delivery to Smith that kissed the edge but was called not out? "There was a sound, it was a sound of some kind."

No, I was watching whilst listening to the radio. Felt like a change. Was delighted. Kerry O'Keffe just livens up anything and everything

 

[howardj]

Was Slats on ABC radio today? Sensational commentator. As suggested in the Daily Telegraph yesterday, surely Slats is headed for a full time gig at Channel Nine. Maybe now that KP has passed away, the futures of Chappell and Co. are slightly less assured. And that can only be a good thing!

 

[Josh]

No, it's the fact that Ponting's a tool. I don't know why he waits so long to give MacGill a go, you don't give a bowler much confidence if they have to wait until 50+ overs to come on. Steve Waugh used to get him in early, even before Warne. Ponting missed a great trick to have dual spin the instance that Prince came in.

Ponting doesn't like MacGill, neither do a few of the "up-high" people. It's not that hard to figure out. Doesn't seem a likeable guy I think I said this a few days ago.

 

[superkingdave]

Watchineg the highlights now, i really can't stand Taylor as a commentator, he's awful, when he was on i was almost hoping they'd bring Nicholas on instead!

 

[Josh]

Was Slats on ABC radio today? Sensational commentator. As suggested in the Daily Telegraph yesterday, surely Slats is headed for a full time gig at Channel Nine. Maybe now that KP has passed away, the futures of Chappell and Co. are slightly less assured. And that can only be a good thing!

Agreed.

But alas he was not on.

Jim Maxwell had some problem with the Aussie's names today. Kept calling the wrong player, and Geoff Lawson... ugh!!

Still better than listening to Chappel tho lol.

 

[howardj]

Ponting doesn't like MacGill, neither do a few of the "up-high" people. It's not that hard to figure out. Doesn't seem a likeable guy I think I said this a few days ago.

Yeah, not that this means a great deal I suppose, but he was the only guy in the Aussie team who wouldnt acknowledge the crowd - when they chanted his name - during the Boxing Day Test. Poor show, Stuey. Poor show.

 

[Josh]

Did MacGill and Ponting have an argument on the field today?

I was at the game but on the highlights on the news I thought I saw them say something about it.

I saw that and they did. MacGill was very animated Ponting was staring blankly and ended up turning his back and walking away.

Pretty rude lol but it is MacGill.

 

[Josh]

Yeah, not that this means a great deal I suppose, but he was the only guy in the Aussie team who wouldnt acknowledge the crowd - when they chanted his name - during the Boxing Day Test. Poor show, Stuey. Poor show.

Yeh I noticed that. I'm surprised it took them so long to call him a wa*ker

 

[Josh]

And on Warne's apparent underbowling, rumor has it he is just being rested from his heavy workload for the 4th. innings.

 

[luckyeddie]

And on Warne's apparent underbowling, rumor has it he is just being rested from his heavy workload for the 4th. innings.

Are you suggesting that Australia are going to be following on?

That's becoming a habit.

 

[Josh]

Are you suggesting that Australia are going to be following on?

That's becoming a habit.

Sorry 3rd innings.

Leave me alone I've been tired all day.

 

[Jono]

Was Slats on ABC radio today? Sensational commentator. As suggested in the Daily Telegraph yesterday, surely Slats is headed for a full time gig at Channel Nine. Maybe now that KP has passed away, the futures of Chappell and Co. are slightly less assured. And that can only be a good thing!

How dare you. Slats may rule, but don't bag Chappelli

 

[GotSpin]

Are you suggesting that Australia are going to be following on?

That's becoming a habit.

BA DUM TISH

 

[howardj]

How dare you. Slats may rule, but don't bag Chappelli

I like Chappelli. Bought his book. Decent bloke. But every man's (or every commentary box's) time comes. FFS, if I hear again how Tiger OReilly said that all lefthanders should be drowned at birth; or how the SCG is a classic blend of the old and the new; I will scream!

 

[a massive zebra]

Ricky Ponting really is one of the most hilariously inept captains in Australian history. Warne would do a much better job.

 

[Josh]

How dare you. Slats may rule, but don't bag Chappelli

Good bloke, great knowledge, worst commentator I've ever heard. Sorry.