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[FvanN]

All even so far... Roll on the 3rd session..

[Wedge2408]

Really good and well deserved hundred from Marsh. Great to see him perform and repay the faith of the selectors.
Good innings so far from Smith as well, a well composed 50. It has been a great partnership between Marsh and Smith so hopefully they both continue on and take Australia to a strong position...

[csnew]

big punt taken by the selectors pays off. Good knock by Marsh

[smilley792]

well batter shaun marsh. excellent ton.

he doesn't seem fit though. hope he doesn't jeapodise rest of tour.




well batted smith lovely fifty.
him and aus so far looking good.

[Manormanic]

Marsh and Smith batted really well today - Smith especially looks like he has spent a lot of time in the nets working on his game because he seemed a lot more able to focus that hyperactivity today; he left the ball well, and seemed more able to pick his balls on off stump. 

[iand123]

Watched a bit earlier on and Marsh looked a bit streaky and looked like he was struggling a bit, obviously got his head down and batted well for his ton. Will have to catch the highlights tonight

[FvanN]

Aussies looking very good at the moment. Super partnership.   

[cesare_in]

Picking 20 wickets to win seems difficult on this wicket..

[csnew]

Poor wicket prepared by South Africa, no pace at all in it. Draw looks on the cards

[petehosk]

I know it's only the first innings, but its funny to see Haddin go from the best form of his life, to going for a duck off average spin bowling!

[13th Man]

Great to see Marshy deliver!  Dools looked good as well.  400 plus on the cards.  Australia's batting inconsistent, hopefully this can build to the consistency the bowlers are achieving.

Better still hopefully really competitive cricket!

[petehosk]

Marsh looked patient and has absolutely made the most of his chance!
I persoanlly think that having Marsh and Hughes at 3 and 4 would be better than Marsh and Doolan?

[13th Man]

I haven't seen Hughes much of late, but weren't there concerns about his technique at Test level?

[petehosk]

With Watson injured I think it would be a good time to put him in and see how he does against this strength of bowling attack!
I can't see him getting a chance once Watson is back, especially as Marsh has stepped up and delivered! And his FC stats are impressive enough to warrant a run in the team IMO.
But I guess they have looked a Doolan and been more impressed with him??

[smilley792]

On This coverage they said Doolan was a left field pick like micheal Vaughan. Not great fc stats, but looks like he could succeed at this level.




Anyway, it's Mitchell Johnston time! Are the Aussie attack good enough to compete with the South Africans?
Will they get blown away with pace?

Or will sout Africa cruise to a good score and make England look every bit as dire as they was!