Who here actually saw Rob Quiney's 9 when it happened?

[Starfighter]

With @Victor Ian bringing attention to this gem on Wikipedia (pic by @Prince EWS):


I was wondering, who here actually watched the innings live on television when it happened? I did, and needless to say one doesn't forget witnessing a historic event like that.

 

[Howe_zat]

So this is a chance to finally ask I guess

Where does the greatness of the 9's reputation come from anyway? Match commentary at the time, or is it just a CW thing?

 

[Victor Ian]

where is that thread that was counting up all the greatest innings of each score? How did Ron Quiney fare on CW?

As to the thread question... Sadly, I did not see this innings. Perhaps it is out there on youtube courtesy of robelinda. Someone find footage of this.

 

[Victor Ian]

So this is a chance to finally ask I guess

Where does the greatness of the 9's reputation come from anyway? Match commentary at the time, or is it just a CW thing?

Commentary is here

Get Ball by Ball Commentary of South Africa vs Australia, South Africa tour of Australia, 1st Test | ESPNcricinfo.com

Read Commentary and Updates of South Africa vs Australia, South Africa tour of Australia, 1st Test. Cricket Match only on ESPNcricinfo.com. Check full commentary of South Africa vs Australia 1st Test

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choose showing oldest rather than showing newest to save a **** load of scrolling.

 

[Howe_zat]

Commentary is here

Get Ball by Ball Commentary of South Africa vs Australia, South Africa tour of Australia, 1st Test | ESPNcricinfo.com

Read Commentary and Updates of South Africa vs Australia, South Africa tour of Australia, 1st Test. Cricket Match only on ESPNcricinfo.com. Check full commentary of South Africa vs Australia 1st Test

www.espncricinfo.com

choose showing oldest rather than showing newest to save a **** load of scrolling.

There's no special praise for the innings there though is there?

 

[Prince EWS]

So this is a chance to finally ask I guess

Where does the greatness of the 9's reputation come from anyway? Match commentary at the time, or is it just a CW thing?

Channel Nine commentary at the time, in particular Mark Taylor.

"I know he only made 9 but it was a really impressive 9," etc etc.

 

[Prince EWS]

Looks like the coach leaned into it as well:

Australia's Quiney on standby to back up his "good nine"

Australian top order batsman Rob Quiney is desperate to get another taste of test cricket and will be ready to go if Shane Watson is unfit for next week's second match against South Africa.

www.reuters.com

 

[Victor Ian]

This is cool. He said...

“I have only had one innings in test match cricket so, if I get another couple of innings, hopefully I can turn that around and score some runs for the side and, more importantly, help out to contribute to a win as well.”

He got a couple more innings. He made 0 and 0.

 

[Flem274*]

i watched it.

 

[NotMcKenzie]

Is there an option for 'watched, but (shamefully) doesn't remember'?

 

[Prince EWS]

Is there an option for 'watched, but (shamefully) doesn't remember'?

Too good not to add. Poll edited.

 

[Burgey]

How can you call yourself a cricket fan yet not have watched Rob Quiney's nine? Shame on those 8 people who haven't taken the time to watch one of the all time great cameos.

 

[Victor Ian]

I should change my vote. I thought it was in sa. But if it's Brisbane, I'd have watched it

 

[Burgey]

"I'd have." How can't you recall so momentous an innings mate?

 

[Starfighter]

Channel Nine commentary at the time, in particular Mark Taylor.

"I know he only made 9 but it was a really impressive 9," etc etc.

Yeah, even though I was not as engrossed in cricket then as I am now, I picked an outsized sense of hype from the commentary. I knew it was a meme for quite some time before I discovered CricketWeb in 2015.