I spent the first three days at the test this year. It was great to be there on the first day with Tom, and with friends and colleagues on the subsequent days. As I type this, I have watched bits and pieces of the fourth day on TV, including on a large outdoor screen that is still erected in Marysville. I’ve also listened to the fantastic ABC radio commentary.
One of the stand out performers this year has been Shane Watson. As much as he frustrates me with his attitude and apparent lack of sportsmanship, he’s been great. The other stand out has been Pakistan’s Mohamad Aamer. At 17 years of age, he certainly looks a superstar of the future.
I need to have my usual two rants. It makes me feel better to get them out there, even though I know there’s not a snowflake’s hope in hell that anything will change.
- Whatever happened to the days when it was plain courtesy that you didn’t leave or go back to your seat during an over, thus walking in front of people as play is proceeding? It’s damn rude and incredibly frustrating. It’s even more frustrating when it happens in the Members’ area – these people should know better.
- Why the hell do the morons in Bay 13 and the general vicinity bother? ‘Nuf said.
Rant over. Normal service restored.
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Hey you know what? I use networkedblogs too but I don’t like that the blog posts come up as notes on Facebook rather than a link to my actual blog (depending on what link you follow). I think I might de-register.
Yeah, it pisses me off as well. Would be good to have comments in one place. Having said that, I don’t feel strongly enough to disconnect it. Facebook is great for people who don’t know how to use RSS feeds.