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Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Tue Nov 12, 2013 8:14 pmby the joker
Jim05 wrote:Must admit im yet to be convinced by Bailey in the longer form of the game. Definately killing it at one day and T20 level but isnt this the same bloke that averaged 18 in the shield last season? Also recently averaged 22 in the English county season, hardly great form.
Seems to be a bit of a joke that guys are getting caps for doing well in meaninless hit and giggle games
he did bat in tassie last year. Most matches lasted 2 days
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Tue Nov 12, 2013 8:16 pmby Jim05
the joker wrote:Jim05 wrote:Must admit im yet to be convinced by Bailey in the longer form of the game. Definately killing it at one day and T20 level but isnt this the same bloke that averaged 18 in the shield last season? Also recently averaged 22 in the English county season, hardly great form.
Seems to be a bit of a joke that guys are getting caps for doing well in meaninless hit and giggle games
he did bat in tassie last year. Most matches lasted 2 days
Ponting and Doolan topped the shield averages didnt they?
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Tue Nov 12, 2013 8:18 pmby the joker
Jim05 wrote:the joker wrote:Jim05 wrote:Must admit im yet to be convinced by Bailey in the longer form of the game. Definately killing it at one day and T20 level but isnt this the same bloke that averaged 18 in the shield last season? Also recently averaged 22 in the English county season, hardly great form.
Seems to be a bit of a joke that guys are getting caps for doing well in meaninless hit and giggle games
he did bat in tassie last year. Most matches lasted 2 days
Ponting and Doolan topped the shield averages didnt they?
they may have.
He is following in the footsteps of Andrew symonds and getting pick from ODI form
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Tue Nov 12, 2013 8:21 pmby GWW
Rik E Boy wrote:GWW wrote:Johnson should only play in the WACA test, nowhere else.
As an MJ knocker, I can't believe I'm saying this but I disagree. MJ is a strike bowler. If we leave him out we've got too many 'workhorses' Siddle, Faulkner, Watson. We need someone who get England jumping and Johnson is the man who can do that. He'll need to do it without easing the pressure on the batsman though that is his challenge.
I believe Harris, Johnson and Siddle will put more sustained pressure on England thatn Harris, Faulkner and Siddle and this will also help Lyon as they might have to take more chances against him, increasing his chances of taking wickets.
regards,
REB
You are probably right REB, I think it does depend on his form and mindset though.
His best and worst are further apart than most, and when he is struggling, he really struggles and is a liability, such as when he was having problems with his mother, which were well-publicised a few years ago.
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:55 pmby Rik E Boy
Squids wrote:Absolutely no confidence in our batting.
Bailey will last two tests at most imo.
Top order remains the problem. A 35 year old, a swing and miss merchant and an injury prone all rounder who doesn't want to bat there. Bailey must play all summer as khawaja and hughes are utter horseshit. Kicking blokes out after two tests does nothing for the player or the side. If we pick Bailey we must back him.
regards,
REB
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Wed Nov 13, 2013 2:55 pmby The Dark Knight
Exactly right REB, I think we'll have no issue taking 20 wickets, the top order definitely our weakness, must stand up and perform if we're going to win back the urn
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:18 pmby Brodlach
Smith in the runs again, currently 38*, he is in good form
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:59 pmby bennymacca
smith is a good example of someone that was picked and persisted with (recently at least) and it seems to be going ok
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:19 pmby Rik E Boy
bennymacca wrote:smith is a good example of someone that was picked and persisted with (recently at least) and it seems to be going ok
westcoastpanther a massive fan!
regards,
REB
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Wed Nov 20, 2013 7:37 amby whufc
Won't matter, won't be much play, weather is forecast shit house
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:10 pmby Rik E Boy
whufc wrote:Won't matter, won't be much play, weather is forecast shit house
Having the first test here in Brisbane in November is almost as stupid as letting the Windies in their prime rip us a new one in the first test at Perth every series. I've been up here nine years and in eight of those years it absolutely pisses down in mid to late November.
Just as well the Ashes series isn't a major revenue raiser for Cricket Australia.
Brisbane should be the last test or part of a 'top end' series with Cairns and Darwin.
regards,
REB
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Wed Nov 20, 2013 3:03 pmby Jim05
Rik E Boy wrote:whufc wrote:Won't matter, won't be much play, weather is forecast shit house
Having the first test here in Brisbane in November is almost as stupid as letting the Windies in their prime rip us a new one in the first test at Perth every series. I've been up here nine years and in eight of those years it absolutely pisses down in mid to late November.
Just as well the Ashes series isn't a major revenue raiser for Cricket Australia.
Brisbane should be the last test or part of a 'top end' series with Cairns and Darwin.
regards,
REB
Agreed, dont need to be Nostradamus to predict it will rain in Brissie this time of year
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:15 pmby whufc
Seeing the weather forecast has actually taken away a fair bit of excitement waiting for tomorrow's play knowing it will more than likely be pointless
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:29 pmby RustyCage
Seeing the weather forecast makes me want to agree with KPs assessment of the city
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Wed Nov 20, 2013 11:18 pmby bennymacca
draw is paying $2.70 at the moment, jump on!
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:39 amby Ecky
Jim05 wrote:Rik E Boy wrote:whufc wrote:Won't matter, won't be much play, weather is forecast shit house
Having the first test here in Brisbane in November is almost as stupid as letting the Windies in their prime rip us a new one in the first test at Perth every series. I've been up here nine years and in eight of those years it absolutely pisses down in mid to late November.
Just as well the Ashes series isn't a major revenue raiser for Cricket Australia.
Brisbane should be the last test or part of a 'top end' series with Cairns and Darwin.
regards,
REB
Agreed, dont need to be Nostradamus to predict it will rain in Brissie this time of year
But it is significantly more likely to rain in Brisbane in Dec-March than in November, (see
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_040214_All.shtml)
so if you are going to play a summer Test in Brisbane, this is the best time. Also, it is less frustrating to have a rain-ruined match at the start of a series than if it was the last test and the series was tied 2-2.
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:42 amby Coach Bombay
fellas is there a free live stream for this match?
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:13 amby Brodlach
Doubt there is one like the SS as they are slugging people $19.95 to stream the series
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:28 amby scoob
Im struggling to even get the ABC radio online? are they not even allowed to stream commentary?
Edit : can get thru Cricket Australia website...
Re: First Ashes Test Team predictions
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Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:12 amby bennymacca
Just google and you will find a dodgy stream pretty quickly