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Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:45 am
by RB
Corona Man wrote:The Dark Knight wrote:Jim05 wrote:This will be over tonight
On the money Jim, a comprehensive 296 run win. No Hazlewood, no worries. Langer was quoted saying Siddle is a chance to replace Hazlewood as he is a like for like replacement. Please NO! Has to be Pattinson or Neser before Siddle surely.
Pattinson surely.
Pattinson
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Neser
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
Posted:
Mon Dec 16, 2019 11:00 am
by Armchair expert
The pitch is going to be a road, give Neser a go before wanker overrated Pattinson
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Mon Dec 16, 2019 11:11 am
by PatowalongaPirate
The selectors have a reluctance to play Starc and Pattinson in the same team if Hazelwood isn't there. Starc was pretty economical in Perth, but Melbourne will be different. They might even consider dropping a batsman (probably Head) and playing 4 quicks.
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:27 pm
by The Dark Knight
Siddle officially comes into the Aussie squad for Melbourne. I appreciate the job he has done for Australia throughout his career but I don't understand why they've gone back to him. The selectors know what he brings and surely they know we have better fast bowlers that could of taken Hazlewood's spot instead of Siddle? Jhye Richardson? (Maybe he's still a bit underdone?), Jackson Bird? (Top of the Shield wickets), Riley Meredith? (Bit of an up and comer who played for Aus A against Pakistan).
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Tue Dec 17, 2019 6:07 pm
by Corona Man
I admire Siddle he been a good contributor over the journey, but sorry, he’s done. Look elsewhere.
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:49 pm
by The Dark Knight
Nathan Lyon now has 376 test wickets and is 19th on the list off all time test match wicket takers (6th of the spinners) going in front of Waqur Younis and is equal with Malcom Marshall.
Mitchell Starc (238) is 8 wickets away from Graham McKenzie who is 10th on the most test match wickets for Australia list.
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Thu Dec 19, 2019 9:55 pm
by daysofourlives
The Dark Knight wrote:Siddle officially comes into the Aussie squad for Melbourne. I appreciate the job he has done for Australia throughout his career but I don't understand why they've gone back to him. The selectors know what he brings and surely they know we have better fast bowlers that could of taken Hazlewood's spot instead of Siddle? Jhye Richardson? (Maybe he's still a bit underdone?), Jackson Bird? (Top of the Shield wickets), Riley Meredith? (Bit of an up and comer who played for Aus A against Pakistan).
Surely its all just a bit of a media beat up, Siddle only been added to the squad, Pattinson and Neser way in front of him as they were selected first especially given Neser and Siddle are pretty much the same
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Fri Dec 20, 2019 8:45 am
by Rik E Boy
PatowalongaPirate wrote:The selectors have a reluctance to play Starc and Pattinson in the same team if Hazelwood isn't there. Starc was pretty economical in Perth, but Melbourne will be different. They might even consider dropping a batsman (probably Head) and playing 4 quicks.
Dropping a batsman to include a defensive bowler in Siddle is absolute horseshit. Ian Chappell shits me to tears but one good point was 'do what the opposition would like least'. If you are a Kiwi who would you rather face, Pattinson or Siddle? In England the English commentators were surprised about Siddle's inclusion with Geoff Boycott summing it up nicely by saying (insert Yorkshire accent) 'Ah wouldn't mind facing im, even today'. Siddle was very good in his day and remains a whole hearted cricketer but I don't see the threat at test level. Pattinson got dropped for being a dickhead and would be chomping at the bit on his home deck to prove everyone wrong. That was the obvious selection. I think our current national team at times is guilty of overthinking things and it has cost us tests in the past.
regards,
REB
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Fri Dec 20, 2019 9:10 pm
by Grenville
Mong Darsh would be punching walls in frustration at his ill fated decision a while back, would've been playing Boxing Day in front of Head or Wade if match fit.
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Sun Dec 22, 2019 4:08 pm
by The Dark Knight
On radio yesterday Justin Langer made a heavy indication that Pattinson will be the one to replace Hazlewood in the second test and NZ will make a change of their own, with Tom Blundell set to replace Jeet Raval. Raval has averaged 7.9 in his last 9 innings.
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Sun Dec 22, 2019 6:31 pm
by Lightning McQueen
The Dark Knight wrote:On radio yesterday Justin Langer made a heavy indication that Pattinson will be the one to replace Hazlewood in the second test and NZ will make a change of their own, with Tom Blundell set to replace Jeet Raval. Raval has averaged 7.9 in his last 9 innings.
I’m not a big fan of the bloke but if you go like for like or look who’s next in line then he has to play.
The only other realistic option is Jackson Bird.
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Thu Dec 26, 2019 9:32 am
by Jim05
Kiwis running scared already
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Thu Dec 26, 2019 9:37 am
by Sheik Yerbouti
Took Boult 5+ wickets @ $10
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Thu Dec 26, 2019 9:42 am
by The Dark Knight
Jim05 wrote:Kiwis running scared already
Obviously Kane thinks it will do a bit, pressure on the bowlers to take early wickets.
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Thu Dec 26, 2019 9:47 am
by Armchair expert
This could be a Nasser like decision
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Thu Dec 26, 2019 9:49 am
by Jim05
The Dark Knight wrote:Jim05 wrote:Kiwis running scared already
Obviously Kane thinks it will do a bit, pressure on the bowlers to take early wickets.
Just shows he has no faith in his brittle batting lineup
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
Posted:
Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:03 am
by Jim05
FMD Burns
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:04 am
by Corona Man
Jim05 wrote:FMD Burns
Good ball, but not unplayable
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:04 am
by Grenville
Top cherry, appalling shot.
Re: Trans Tasman Trophy
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Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:05 am
by Jim05
Corona Man wrote:Jim05 wrote:FMD Burns
Good ball, but not unplayable
Drive a truck between his bat and pad.
Disgusting shot