Tailenders The Flamenco Special
Dec 12, 2017
They chat about Perth’s famous WACA character, its pace, bounce and the Fremantle Doctor wind. There’s a flamenco guitar segment and playful music talk around players’ entrance songs. Team selection, preparing wickets and match plans for a must-win Test get attention. Listeners contribute funny cricket country puns and reviews, and there’s a surprise radiohead moment.
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Perth Pace Myth And Fremantle Doctor Effect
- Perth's WACA reputation for extreme pace is partly myth and depends on local strengths and wind conditions.
- Jimmy Anderson says recent matches rewarded fuller lengths and batsmen used to bounce, with the Fremantle Doctor wind altering swing and seam effectiveness.
Pitch It Up To Get Wickets At Perth
- Bowlers should find the right length rather than just aim short at the WACA; pitching it up has recently worked well.
- Anderson cites examples like Rabada succeeding with fuller lengths and stresses adapting to the day's actual pitch.
Old Grounds Deliver Character Not Just Capacity
- Historic grounds like the WACA carry character that modern stadiums often lack, affecting atmosphere and nostalgia.
- Anderson calls the WACA's grass banks and old scoreboard charming and worries the new stadium will feel generic.