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  • bulldogtragic
    The List Manager
    • Jan 2007
    • 34316

    Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

    Australia selectors are NOT making any changes... Despite this result or pitch differences, exact same 12 playing...
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
  • bulldogtragic
    The List Manager
    • Jan 2007
    • 34316

    #2
    Re: Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

    Shaun Marsh in literally career best form this series averaging 39 (career 40). Can't begrudge the selectors going for a red hot Shaun Marsh two days before this test even finished.
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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    • lemmon
      Bulldog Team of the Century
      • Nov 2008
      • 6437

      #3
      Re: Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

      I really like this aggression from Khawaja on Maharaj. Faf can't go back to Rabada yet and has to bowl Duminy if we really get after the main spinner. It's good, smart batting if they can grind through this spell from Philander at the same time.

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      • Twodogs
        Moderator
        • Nov 2006
        • 27638

        #4
        Re: Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

        Originally posted by bulldogtragic
        Australia selectors are NOT making any changes... Despite this result or pitch differences, exact same 12 playing...
        They are on holidays or have gone on a course and haven't seen any of the test match surely? It's a shame that wherever they have gone has clashed with the test match but they must have left a note saying "Had to pop out. Please just go with the same team for the second test. We'll be back in time to pick the team for the third test, love the selection panel"

        That's the only sensible explanation I can think of.
        They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.

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        • Bornadog
          WOOF Clubhouse Leader
          • Jan 2007
          • 65659

          #5
          Re: Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

          Siddle doubtful due to sore back
          FFC: Established 1883

          Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

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          • comrade
            Hall of Fame
            • Jun 2008
            • 17847

            #6
            Re: Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

            I'm going to this
            Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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            • Twodogs
              Moderator
              • Nov 2006
              • 27638

              #7
              Re: Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

              Originally posted by comrade
              I'm going to this
              You might get to say you saw some history. Australia all out for 20 or being the first fielding side to concede 100 extras in a day or an innings. Maybe RSA will make 600 in a day? I don't think that's happened in a test match before.

              Steve a Smith might make some runs. Nahhh. Can't expect miracles.
              They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.

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              • lemmon
                Bulldog Team of the Century
                • Nov 2008
                • 6437

                #8
                Re: Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

                Originally posted by comrade
                I'm going to this
                A fair bit of rain forecast isn't there? I saw the draw was pretty short odds

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                • comrade
                  Hall of Fame
                  • Jun 2008
                  • 17847

                  #9
                  Re: Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

                  Originally posted by lemmon
                  A fair bit of rain forecast isn't there? I saw the draw was pretty short odds
                  Yeah, yippee
                  Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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                  • bulldogtragic
                    The List Manager
                    • Jan 2007
                    • 34316

                    #10
                    Re: Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

                    Originally posted by comrade
                    Yeah, yippee
                    Hit the wineries of the Tamar Valley instead.
                    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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                    • comrade
                      Hall of Fame
                      • Jun 2008
                      • 17847

                      #11
                      Re: Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

                      Originally posted by bulldogtragic
                      Hit the wineries of the Tamar Valley instead.
                      I'm thinking MONA if it's pissing down.
                      Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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                      • Twodogs
                        Moderator
                        • Nov 2006
                        • 27638

                        #12
                        Re: Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

                        So that's our gameplan now? Hope that it rains so much there won't be time for a result? As good as any other I guess.
                        They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.

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                        • GVGjr
                          Moderator
                          • Nov 2006
                          • 43942

                          #13
                          Re: Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

                          Joe Mennie and Callum Ferguson are playing today.
                          Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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                          • Twodogs
                            Moderator
                            • Nov 2006
                            • 27638

                            #14
                            Re: Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

                            Originally posted by GVGjr
                            Joe Mennie and Callum Ferguson are playing today.
                            Congrats to them Both have had good results over a period of time and deserve their chances.
                            They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.

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                            • lemmon
                              Bulldog Team of the Century
                              • Nov 2008
                              • 6437

                              #15
                              Re: Australia vs South Africa: Test Two

                              ...good start

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