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1974: Willis, Thomson bouncers revive Bodyline memories (Gabba)

High rise bowling from Bob Willis and Jeff Thomson in the first Test at Brisbane revives memories of body bowling in the 1932 tour.

1st Test, Brisbane, 1974

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