In the Pura Cup match at the WACA ground, Perth. Michael Slater (NSW) sweeps Beau Casson (WA) into the backward square leg for two runs taking his score to 187. He went on to make 204 before Jo Angel claimed his scalp.© David Bebb
On his way to 204, Michael Slater hits Matthew Nicholson through the covers for four runs. (67.6ov)© David Bebb
Has the fire burnt out? One of Slater's last first-class games, New South Wales v Tasmania, Hobart, November 12, 2003© Getty Images