Towards the end of the tour, Bob Simpson said the positives to come out of it for Australia were the opening partnership of Boon and Marsh, the batting of Border and Ritchie, the promise of Waugh and Matthews, and the bowling of Reid, McDermott, Davis and Gilbert, although he felt McDermott was an enigma. He also said the team were fortunate to have Ray Bright as vice captain since his "attitude and application have been an inspiration to the whole touring party."