First-innings batting cost us the game - Clarke

Got to believe we can bat two days - Arthur

I felt the innings coming - de Villiers

Chappell: South Africa passive no more

The wicket is getting better - Wade

Momentum is with us - Vernon Philander

We are pretty happy with 225 - Robin Peterson

Struggled to find rhythm early on - Hastings

Australia v South Africa, 3rd test, Perth, 4th day

Ricky's retirement will inspire us to win - Clarke

Lucky to have a stock of fast-bowling options - Clarke

We would go in with a spinner - Smith

Glad to end career on my terms - Ponting

Pacemen set for final showdown

'We unanimously back Ricky Ponting'

I can be the leader - Johnson

'South Africa have to be more proactive'

Not at our best, but still unbeaten - Smith

Adelaide was example of how hard Test cricket is - Clarke

Our batsmen set the game up - Siddle

South Africa's Domingo hopes for a draw

Kallis probably aggravated injury - Moosajee

Kallis' injury was a challenge - Faf du Plessis

Enjoying playing with Clarke - Lyon

Chappell: Lyon did a terrific job

Morkel: We always find a way to fight back