Thursday, 11 March 2004 Hayden leads fightback after Warne spins out familiar tail This should not have been Australia’s day. With a dressing room that resembled an infirmary and a scoreboard favouring the home team, Ricky Ponting’s side arrived at Galle International Stadium on Wednesday fully aware that one indifferent session would virtually ensure a Sri Lankan victory in the first Test. Then Shane Warne added a dramatic chapter to his already fabled career, claiming a five-wicket haul in his first Test since the 2002-03 Ashes series. And Matthew Hayden continued the revival, guiding his side from a 161-run first-innings deficit with a patient, well-crafted century. By stumps, their combined efforts engineered a dazzling match transformation - Australia advancing to a 32-run lead against the backdrop of Brett Lee’s injury-enforced departure from Sri Lanka and Michael Kasprowicz’s shoulder sprain. [ more ] 11:45:20 AM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! • My Interests Saints news in leadup to the grandfinal Wow - everyday there have been heaps of stories about the saints, and they arent all negative. Here’s a selection from http://afl.com.au, http://saints.com.au, http://realfooty.com.au, http://heraldsun.com.au/footy Saints walking in right direction So far so cool as Saints prepare to ‘have a crack’ Slick deals put kids on block Bomber puts case for forgotten Cats Thompson says his young Cats can match St Kilda Saints to hold nothing back Saints embrace finals experience Saints firming for Wizard glory Thomas easy on Saints’ celebrations Thomas notes draw irony Saints, Cats flag different approach In-your-face Saints make hefty impact Saints glimpse the Holy Grail [listening to: Lady Marmalade - Christina Aguilera ] 10:29:35 AM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! • My Hobbies © Copyright 2006 Frank Arrigo. A Geek Microsoft Blogger Last update: 8/07/2006; 10:01:53 AM.