*Official* First Test at the Gabba

[TumTum]

Loving Boycott's quote on cricinfo front page 'England have nothing to fear in Brisbane'

 

[Somerset]

I had classed the first two sessions in the day as evens, but what a fantastic display from the Australians in the final session. Siddle's spell was amazing, makes a bit of a mockery of those (myself included) who wouldn't have picked him in their first choice starting XIs. Surely England must strike early in the first session tomorrow - if Australia are 1/120 at lunch they'll be in a hugely dominant position.

 

[Johnners]

Awesome first day. So good from Moobs, Doherty looked alright as well. Not too concerned by J0hnners or Hilf yet, see what happens in the 2nd dig.

Ponting/Watto will ton up tomorrow (y)

 

[TumTum]

What's so awesome about Siddle is that after he takes 1 wicket, you can sense more around the corner. He had a similar spell on his debut against SA at the SCG, once he is pumped up, he attacks those stumps like a bulldozer

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Oh well Aussies day but one swallow doesn't make a summer.Need to pitch it up tomorrow though.

 

[Goughy]

What did the review system say about the Broad LBW. It didnt look out the couple of times Ive seen it in real speed. Looked to hit him outside the line. Obv it must have been Ok but was it marginal with Hawkeye?

 

[TumTum]

What did the review system say about the Broad LBW. It didnt look out the couple of times Ive seen it in real speed. Looked to hit him outside the line. Obv it must have been Ok but was it marginal with Hawkeye?

Hit his foot on the leg stump line.

 

[GotSpin]

What did the review system say about the Broad LBW. It didnt look out the couple of times Ive seen it in real speed. Looked to hit him outside the line. Obv it must have been Ok but was it marginal with Hawkeye?

Hit him on the toe. plumb

 

[NUFAN]

What a day! Love the fact that my man Siddle cleaned up!

 

[AlanJLegend]

What did the review system say about the Broad LBW. It didnt look out the couple of times Ive seen it in real speed. Looked to hit him outside the line. Obv it must have been Ok but was it marginal with Hawkeye?

Not really, hitting middle IIRC.

Pretty much plumb, think it was a desperation review if anything.

 

[GotSpin]

What a day. Siddle...wow! What can be said. That's what happens when you start pitching it up.

 

[pasag]

Taylor may have been a fine captain but hes a bit of a clown as a commentator. Have to wonder whether some of these channel 9 commentators watch any cricket outside of what happens in Australia.

They don't aside from Chappell and Greig who have overseas gigs. Basically November comes around, they dust off the suits and old cliches and get stuck in. But obviously they've played Test cricket so they're the best candidates for the job...

 

[Pothas]

Well that did not quite go as one would have liked but McDonalds breakfast has cheered me somewhat, and a hatrick is always incredible to watch no matter what the circumstances, best moment of the day was when my friend said 'lets see how Prior does' as Siddle ran into bowl.

Bell was great though, wiish he had got a ton but that was a quality performance from the quality player he is finally becoming.

 

[Spark]

Awesome first day. So good from Moobs, Doherty looked alright as well. Not too concerned by J0hnners or Hilf yet, see what happens in the 2nd dig.

Ponting/Watto will ton up tomorrow (y)

Johnson I'm withholding judgement on, it was a slow wicket today that was punishing on anything remotely short and we all know how he does on those. Should enjoy the 2nd innings more when it's quicker.

Hilf bowling so much innocuous wide stuff was a bit of a concern though

 

[Bahnz]

Sids! Fantastic stuff, I'm gutted I missed the hattrick.

Australia in a great position to push for a 150+ lead now. It'll be interesting to see how Finn goes. Not expecting much tbh.

 

[LongHopCassidy]

Siddle's physical recovery has been incredible. Six wicket celebrations and not once did his moobs jiggle.

 

[Ruckus]

What's so awesome about Siddle is that after he takes 1 wicket, you can sense more around the corner. He had a similar spell on his debut against SA at the SCG, once he is pumped up, he attacks those stumps like a bulldozer

I think if Siddle simply thought about his bowling more, he could potentially be quite awesome. What I don't understand though, is why does he only start bowling good length deliveries when he is pumped up? He clearly has the ability to do it and obviously knows they are the dangerous deliveries, so why not do it all the time? I feel he doesn't have the patience or something to bowl consistently in the same area - it's like when he has bowled a couple good ones in a row he has this insatiable urge to bowl a short delivery...he just can't help it.

 

[GIMH]

The one that get Broad was a beauty.

One-man team, I tell ya

 

[ripper868]

dogscratch punting swanneh to the boundaries a highlight of the day for mine.

Doherty> Swann

Australia lead by 100 at stumps, 300 by tea day 3, england 4 down and 280 behind by stumps day 3

 

[TumTum]

@DuesEx ignore my comment about Siddle's debut, that was Bollinger

I think it's a combination of both him being pumped up and the pressure on the batsman seeing Siddle's face.