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This page tells us:

(Fast Leg Theory) turned out to be extremely dangerous, and most Australian players sustained injuries from being hit by the ball. Wicket-keeper Bert Oldfield's skull was fractured by a ball hitting his head, almost precipitating a riot by the Australian crowd.

The Bodyline page, however, asserts that:

at the time (of Oldfield's injury) England was not using the Bodyline tactics

which seems to contradict this page. Is anyone able to clarify? TSP 09:36, 7 Feb 2005 (UTC)

When Oldfield was hit, England were not using a Bodyline field (concentrated fielders behind square leg), but clearly the ball was pitched short and fast enough to collect Oldfield on the head. It was in the greater context of the entire series that Oldfield's injury is significant to the history of Bodyline. -dmmaus 23:13, 9 May 2005 (UTC)

It was not really Larwood's fault that Oldfield got hit. It was an ordinary bouncer. Oldfield was slow on the hook and got a top edge onto his head. Oldfield himself later admitted that 'it was all my fault'. - Tintin1107 01:47, 10 May 2005 (UTC)