1st Cricket Test: Aust v Sth Africa @ The Gabba

[QF WP]

Does the sport get in the way of your drinking?

Hell no! It's merely an adjunct. Convivial atmosphere - just nobody to talk FF stuff

 

[QF WP]

It looks like a washout tomorrow with 50mm of rain expected. I know it can come down quickly in Brisbane and the Gabba drains well, but not good.

Spitting now, but merely a passing cloud. Great drainage at the Gabba, so let's see what happens

 

[QF WP]

Reserve wine list:

 

[anat0l]

RSA doing rather well - nearly 200 and only 2 wickets down. We'll be lucky to dismiss them tomorrow, and we haven't even considered the mid-order.

Only consolation is if Australia can equally take advantage of the pitch during their batting spell.

 

[QF WP]

Kallis just got caught off Siddle.

Checking the no ball rule and has been upheld by the umpire. No part of Siddle's foot was behind the line. Booooo

 

[QF WP]

2 for 195. Whose shout??

 

[serfty]

RSA doing rather well....

Did a double take reading that ...

Responsible
Service of
Alcohol ...

 

[anat0l]

Did a double take reading that ...

Responsible
Service of
Alcohol ...

Guess you could read it either way. After all, I'm sure Mrs LW would not be happy to greet her hubby smelling like cheap beer. :mrgreen:

 

[simongr]

Guess you could read it either way. After all, I'm sure Mrs LW would not be happy to greet her hubby smelling like cheap beer. :mrgreen:

He is at a cricket test - there is no cheap beer...

 

[JohnK]

Is Australia going to bat in this test?

Doesn't look the strongest attack, but if Pattinson and Siddle fire...who knows?

On cricinfo Siddle was referred to as someone who gets tired cricketers out.

Lose the coughiness and try to play cricket....

 

[QF WP]

To save time, we bought double beers for the last shout. The crowd number has been announced but I am having trouble sending - too many people on the network.

I'll post the photos when I can.

Game cut short due to light. Will post when I get home

 

[Sprucegoose]

I think the Jarpies had a good day.

 

[Katie]

Mr Katie was there, too. Walked home. Had a good day, even if the game wasn't enthralling.

 

[samh004]

53 posts and nothing about the German Club?

 

[david870mdg]

thanks for the posts LW> hopefully we get a full five days out at the GABBA!

 

[TonyHancock]

Had a good day, even if the game wasn't enthralling.

:shock: It's test cricket, seagulls on the pitch are enthralling.

 

[kpc]

Would I be a pessimist to say we will probably lose this test and go 1 down in the 3 match series?

 

[Sprucegoose]

Would I be a pessimist to say we will probably lose this test and go 1 down in the 3 match series?

Hey its only day 1!!!!!

 

[JohnK]

Would I be a pessimist to say we will probably lose this test and go 1 down in the 3 match series?

I think weather is going to ensure a draw.

I hope the Australian batting is more positive if given a chance to bat.

 

[david870mdg]

Australia haven't lost at the GABBA since.... ??? (LW?) So maybe call it a draw. But at day one thats a bit early... Especially if uncle meteorologist has any influence