As an avid test match watcher, (the pure game of cricket) I feel that a couple of points need to be made regarding the commentators reference to Smithy equalling Bradmans record of 29 test hundreds.
Smithy is a great cricketer love watching him bat but, I offer a little bit of perspective on the remarks.
Bradman played in 55 tests and made 29 hundreds, and his bat was a lot narrower and lighter than present day ones!
Smithy has played in 87 tests for his 29.
That being said, I loved watching Smithy and Marnus bat yesterday, just wish that they could have got a couple of wickets late in the day.
dorian said
09:23 AM Dec 2, 2022
Bradman didn't have to worry about missiles aimed at his head.
86GTS said
09:43 AM Dec 2, 2022
I think that comparing the two eras is rather silly & pointless.
They are/were both great batsman in THEIR era.
Magnarc said
10:31 AM Dec 2, 2022
Dorian wrote,
Bradman didn't have to worry about missiles aimed at his head.
Bodyline????????
rgren2 said
10:32 AM Dec 2, 2022
dorian wrote:
Bradman didn't have to worry about missiles aimed at his head.
Beg to differ, Bradman didnt have a helmet either. Remember bodyline.
Magnarc said
10:37 AM Dec 2, 2022
86GTS said, I think that comparing the two eras is rather silly & pointless.
Like some of your posts?
86GTS said
10:49 AM Dec 2, 2022
Magnarc wrote:
86GTS said, I think that comparing the two eras is rather silly & pointless.
Like some of your posts?
Unfortunately for you, you're not intelligent enough to understand my posts. The first prerequisite is to have a brain, so you fail immediately.
Aussie1 said
12:44 PM Dec 2, 2022
86GTS wrote:
Magnarc wrote:
86GTS said, I think that comparing the two eras is rather silly & pointless.
Like some of your posts?
Unfortunately for you, you're not intelligent enough to understand my posts. The first prerequisite is to have a brain, so you fail immediately.
Well there you go, getting into the real spirit of Xmas cheer with some friendly seasonal comments
Magnarc said
12:48 PM Dec 2, 2022
86GTS wrote:
"Unfortunately for you, you're not intelligent enough to understand my posts. The first prerequisite is to have a brain, so you fail immediately"
Whoops!. Hit a raw nerve there.
I have enough intelligence not to get involved in a slanging match with a well known stirrer. So go ahead and have the last word, I will not be indulging you any further on this thread, I have better things to do with my time.
Possum3 said
01:17 PM Dec 2, 2022
Willow on Leather in Don's day was a totally different scene compared to today's test teams and matches, and played with Gentlemen's Rules (even with the body line bowling).
That being said; Smithy is a brilliant batsmen and a pleasure to watch, which is what the game is supposed to be all about. Teamed with Usman a delightful way to spend a summer day.
86GTS said
02:10 PM Dec 2, 2022
Magnarc wrote:
86GTS wrote:
"Unfortunately for you, you're not intelligent enough to understand my posts. The first prerequisite is to have a brain, so you fail immediately"
Whoops!. Hit a raw nerve there.
I have enough intelligence not to get involved in a slanging match with a well known stirrer. So go ahead and have the last word, I will not be indulging you any further on this thread, I have better things to do with my time.
Who started the unpleasantness, you did.
I made a sensible comment.
Possum3 said
04:39 PM Dec 2, 2022
C'mon kids, time to make up or Mommy will send you to bed without any pudding.
86GTS said
05:07 PM Dec 2, 2022
Possum3 wrote:
C'mon kids, time to make up or Mommy will send you to bed without any pudding.
Sorry Dad but he threw the first stone. LOL.
Craig1 said
05:23 PM Dec 2, 2022
Sir Donald made most of his runs facing a LOT less deliveries and often in a lot less time,( a few before lunch)
rgren2 said
05:51 PM Dec 2, 2022
A bold statement: No one will ever be better than the Don. There are freaks in sport, he was one.
Craig1 said
07:58 PM Dec 2, 2022
Yep, the harder he practiced the better he was
Bobdown said
11:31 AM Dec 3, 2022
I don't understand why the Aussies didn't make the Windies follow on. 315 runs ahead and we bat again, for how long? Do we leave enough time to bowl them out again?
They seem to want to give the bowlers a rest, though they only bowled a max of 22 overs each and had about an hours play left. Too soft these days, a batsman's game.
What happened to an a win by an innings plus.
Cheers Bob
Craig1 said
03:36 PM Dec 3, 2022
Labuschag just joined an elite club, a double ton and now a single ton, scored in a session, ah la Sir Donald.
Aussie1 said
10:46 PM Dec 3, 2022
Yawn, anyone for golf :)
Mike Harding said
11:41 PM Dec 3, 2022
Aussie1 wrote:
Yawn, anyone for golf :)
A quotation from someone or other:
"Golf: an excellent way to ruin a good walk."
Aussie1 said
11:23 AM Dec 4, 2022
Mike Harding wrote:
Aussie1 wrote:
Yawn, anyone for golf :)
A quotation from someone or other:
"Golf: an excellent way to ruin a good walk."
Or to me, A bad day on the golf course is better than a good day at cricket Oh, hang on there is no such thing as a good day at cricket, silly me
Craig1 said
01:50 PM Dec 4, 2022
"there is no such thing as a good day at cricket,silly me(smile )"
You have never been to Bay 13 at THE G.
-- Edited by Craig1 on Sunday 4th of December 2022 01:51:39 PM
Bobdown said
03:20 PM Dec 4, 2022
Craig1 wrote:
"there is no such thing as a good day at cricket,silly me(smile )"
The "Animals Bar" was a 19th hole, only you don't have to walk the previous 18 holes.
It was a great place to watch cricket with your mates when we were in our 20's. Right behind Lillee and Thomson when they were bowling.
Aussie1 said
10:01 PM Dec 4, 2022
Walking and playing the 18 is pure pleasure, playing well or not makes no difference. Much more satisfying than just sitting watching. Bit like couch potatoes
As an avid test match watcher, (the pure game of cricket) I feel that a couple of points need to be made regarding the commentators reference to Smithy equalling Bradmans record of 29 test hundreds.
Smithy is a great cricketer love watching him bat but, I offer a little bit of perspective on the remarks.
Bradman played in 55 tests and made 29 hundreds, and his bat was a lot narrower and lighter than present day ones!
Smithy has played in 87 tests for his 29.
That being said, I loved watching Smithy and Marnus bat yesterday, just wish that they could have got a couple of wickets late in the day.
They are/were both great batsman in THEIR era.
Dorian wrote,
Bradman didn't have to worry about missiles aimed at his head.
Bodyline????????
Beg to differ, Bradman didnt have a helmet either. Remember bodyline.
86GTS said,
I think that comparing the two eras is rather silly & pointless.
Like some of your posts?
Unfortunately for you, you're not intelligent enough to understand my posts. The first prerequisite is to have a brain, so you fail immediately.
Well there you go, getting into the real spirit of Xmas cheer with some friendly seasonal comments
86GTS wrote:
"Unfortunately for you, you're not intelligent enough to understand my posts. The first prerequisite is to have a brain, so you fail immediately"
Whoops!. Hit a raw nerve there.
I have enough intelligence not to get involved in a slanging match with a well known stirrer. So go ahead and have the last word, I will not be indulging you any further on this thread, I have better things to do with my time.
That being said; Smithy is a brilliant batsmen and a pleasure to watch, which is what the game is supposed to be all about. Teamed with Usman a delightful way to spend a summer day.
Who started the unpleasantness, you did.
I made a sensible comment.
Sorry Dad but he threw the first stone. LOL.
I don't understand why the Aussies didn't make the Windies follow on. 315 runs ahead and we bat again, for how long? Do we leave enough time to bowl them out again?
They seem to want to give the bowlers a rest, though they only bowled a max of 22 overs each and had about an hours play left. Too soft these days, a batsman's game.
What happened to an a win by an innings plus.
Cheers Bob
A quotation from someone or other:
"Golf: an excellent way to ruin a good walk."
Or to me, A bad day on the golf course is better than a good day at cricket
Oh, hang on there is no such thing as a good day at cricket, silly me 
"there is no such thing as a good day at cricket,silly me(smile )"
You have never been to Bay 13 at THE G.
-- Edited by Craig1 on Sunday 4th of December 2022 01:51:39 PM
Or the 'Animals Bar' at the WACA...........playing the Poms.
I know nothing about the G or is that where they learnt the art of "under arm bowling" or "ball tampering"
"Animal Bar" at the WACA ? That sounds like something very classy, not.
Nah, it's the gentlemen's game for me. With a great 19th hole