Had our first Test celebrations been shown to the world you might have been surprised by what you saw. Sure there were a few cold beers being swilled in the dressingroom, but there were also players drinking Gatorade.
Some were drinking water.
Others interrupted their celebrations to get ice treatment on their sore spots.
We sang our victory song Under The Southern Cross with typical passion but I was back at the team hotel within a couple of hours.
It may have been one of the most important Test match wins we have had, but it was definitely one of the most low-key celebrations.
We have learnt our lesson well from last year's Ashes series -- a first Test win doesn't guarantee you anything.
Yes, we were thrilled with the result. But we wanted to make sure we were not too happy with ourselves. We took it very easy.
There is a healthy spirit between the two teams and it was pleasing to see most of the English players come into our room after the match.
I caught up with Ashley Giles and Matthew Hoggard, while Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff were there.
It was a clinical win from us. The way we executed our plans was fantastic.
My old Mosman teammate Andrew Strauss got out twice pulling the ball. The interesting dismissal came in the first innings when he pulled a ball which was not that short.
I felt those dismissals were great because we did a lot of homework and some of our plans came off.
Pietersen played really well. I have been asked whether we need to change our tactics against him but it should be pointed out he did chance his arm and there were a couple of occasions when he could have been out.
We bowled really well to him in patches but when chances came we didn't take them.
He is the type of player who feeds off positive energy, a confident guy and a confidence player. Once he gets a roll on he is hard to stop.
I was happy with my bowling even if I did have a few problems getting over my front foot on such a hard, crumbly surface.
But if I am bowling 140km/h with the occasional one at 150km/h I am happy with that. I am not out to bowl every ball at 150km/h.
I don't think there is anything wrong with my pace. My average was 144km/h which was quicker than any other bowler bowled in the game. It's fine.
Stuart Clark's success surprised no one who had seen him bowl from close range over the years. He is a class act. In a lot of people's eyes he has just bobbed up, but Stuey has been around for a long time now and has done some magnificent work for New South Wales. The thing that was really pleasing was that everyone in the side made some contribution to the win.
Adelaide's a great venue for Test cricket. The Test has a carnival atmosphere and although the pitch is always challenging for a fast bowler, it is probably the only deck in Australia that has kept its natural character and uniqueness.
It is the type of wicket that can turn a bit. It will offer the quicks a bit the first day and then it will be a low, slow, good batting wicket. I have always enjoyed bowling on it. Bring it on.
- BRETT LEE