These are good, solid results with no surprises. But if you look at the stock's performance over the previous week it is down 10 percent against the market on concern that the issues in Alaska would stop the takeover of Arco.

Wow, what a tremendous performance, particularly compared with the previous year,

[Drummond stressed last Saturday's victory over SMRH was] a good team performance with James Henderson, James Janion, Mick Butler, James Easton, David McLean and Mike Leggat all making worthwhile contributions. ... Gordon was the best bowler in the division.

It was a good result although not necessarily such a great performance. We're lacking in experience and we're desperately missing the influence of Scott Crabbe. We have a very young side and these players need experienced men in there to help them develop. All that really matters this season is to survive and regroup.

[Despite the promised performance improvements, the new processor] doesn't fundamentally change UltraSparc and Sun's positioning in any way, ... It's the type of incremental upgrade that computer makers sort of have to deliver.

We do not see enough in the strategy outlook to offset the slightly disappointing results.