NZ v Australia Test #1

[taniwharugby]

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<p>525/7 dec</p>
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<p>that's what I like to hear</p>
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[No Quarter]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="558224" data-time="1455239161">
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<p>so after the ripper of a start, what is an acceptable 1st innings total?</p>
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<p>140? 150? 200?</p>
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<p>I will take anything above 200.</p>

[NTA]

<p>Can't help but think Pattinson might be better than Bird at this point...</p>

[Mokey]

<p>If we get to 200 it will be a bloody miracle. Fuck there have been some godawful shots played today.</p>

[Donsteppa]

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<p>450-500 isn't out of reach if these two really apply themselves. Craigs height is such an unbelievably good asset when he bats. Remarkable really .</p>
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<p>Still trying to pretend that taller bowlers don't find it easier to get more bounce?</p>

[Donsteppa]

<p>Will have to be 525/8 dec now...</p>

[NTA]

<p>Nice hitting, Mr Anderson</p>
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[Gunner]

<p>Might as well declare and get the Aussies in ASAP, while there still might be a slither of assistance in the pitch for the bowlers.</p>
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<p>Unless Tim feels like bashing 50 off 20 balls, then I'm happy for them to hold off on the declaration for another 5 overs.</p>

[No Quarter]

<p>Just need Southee to come off like he's never come off before.</p>

[Glath]

<p>That's so Southee.</p>

[MN5]

<p>Yep, that shot was lame as fuck.</p>

[SammyC]

<p>Mark Craig could replace a few of our top order batsmen. </p>

[Gunner]

<p>Can just see DDD knocking most of these 140 runs off himself and Aussie ending up 150/0 at the end of the day</p>
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<p>Fuck, what a way to ruin a Friday.</p>

[No Quarter]

<p>Craig takes 16 from a Siddle over.</p>

[Donsteppa]

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<p>Mark Craig could replace a few of our top order batsmen. </p>
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<p>Yep, who knew he'd been recalled to be our best batsman today...</p>

[taniwharugby]

<p>all bonus from here and will no doubt frustrate the Aussies.</p>

[ACT Crusader]

<p>Boult only knows one way....</p>

[Virgil]

Could have been much worse, think we will take that.

[NTA]

<p>Now to see if our knob-ends can stand up to a bit of accuracy and a wicket doing more than a road.</p>

[SammyC]

<p>Shit effort from everyone except Anderson, Watling and Craig.</p>