by Booney » Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:28 am
by Bandit » Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:48 am
by Rik E Boy » Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:54 am
Booney wrote:Been a fascinating Test match from the moment the coin was tossed, we'll find out the answers to these questions and others around 6pm today :
- Did Joe Root make the wrong call sending Australia in to bat first? YES
- Did Steve Smith declare too early when 8 down and 440 on the board? NO
- Did Steve Smith make the wrong call not enforcing the follow on? YES
- Is Peter Handscomb a player of Test match quality at the moment? He's horribly out of form. NO
- Has Kevin Pietersen become the worst Channel 9 commentator. Ever. Period. Second to none? YES
- Is Pat Cummins the answer to Australia's desire to have an all-rounder batting at number 7? YES
- Is Ali the danger for Australia, someone who can come to the crease and knock 30 or 40 off the chase quickly? YES
- Will Broad have an opportunity to become a super villain and hit the winning run for England? NO
I grew a little concerned with Smith's body language / antics last night. His demeanour when riding the results of the DRS reviews were one of a young man who didn't seem to realise the eyes of the nation, cricketing world, were on him. He was quite animated and looked to be on edge despite Australia still being on top and favorites to win the match. ( Australia $1.28 England $3.75 with Sportsbet ). SMITH HAS PUT HIMSELF UNDER PRESSURE
Also thought Handscomb, for a bloke who has made 14, 36 and 12 in the most scratchy of manners this series, was over the top in his verbal barbs at Root last night. He looked like a bloke who had forgotten about the task in front of his team and was more worried about his exchanges with the Pommy skipper. HANDSCOMB NEEDS TO GO. A GENUINE COACHING FAIL
Can't wait for the first hour of play this afternoon. ME TOO
by Rik E Boy » Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:56 am
Grenville wrote:JK wrote:locky801 wrote:JK wrote:Looked an impulsive review - Smith gives the impression of being pretty on edge
and with good cause one would suggest
For sure, but when it's tight and tense the skipper more than anyone needs to keep it together
Correct, the captain is the one bloke in the team that should keep a cool head. The team feeds off the skipper, if he loses the plot it sets a real shit example. It would help a bit if he had a solid, reliable vice captain. Unfortunately he has an imbecile in David Warner.
by locky801 » Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:07 am
by Booney » Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:17 am
Bandit wrote:I enjoy Geeves articles - even though they are often negative to Aus and can seem as though he's bitter. But I find them an interesting read because he's not just rolling out the same pro-aus stuff all the time.
by reppoh_eht » Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:29 am
by Booney » Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:33 am
reppoh_eht wrote:Saw images of Boof, (yes you read that correct...) out the back in the nets having a hit yesterday in the first session while Australia were losing wickets at a rapid rate. I get the coach probably can't do much, but not a good look IMO. Also begs the question, where was Boof when Smith decided to declare and also not enforce the follow on. Can't lump all the blame on the skipper when we have a coach sitting up stairs with a full team of assistants appearing to do not much during the test.
by Lightning McQueen » Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:53 am
Booney wrote:reppoh_eht wrote:Saw images of Boof, (yes you read that correct...) out the back in the nets having a hit yesterday in the first session while Australia were losing wickets at a rapid rate. I get the coach probably can't do much, but not a good look IMO. Also begs the question, where was Boof when Smith decided to declare and also not enforce the follow on. Can't lump all the blame on the skipper when we have a coach sitting up stairs with a full team of assistants appearing to do not much during the test.
Starc said Smith didn't consult the bowlers prior to not enforcing the follow on so it's likely he made the decision on the field without the coaches input.
by The Bedge » Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:06 am
Dolphin Treasure wrote:Your an attention seeking embarsement..
by Dogwatcher » Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:15 am
Booney wrote:Bandit wrote:I enjoy Geeves articles - even though they are often negative to Aus and can seem as though he's bitter. But I find them an interesting read because he's not just rolling out the same pro-aus stuff all the time.
He's teetering on that line now I think, clearly got an issue with the cricketing establishment, but still really enjoy them nonetheless.
by Tony Clifton » Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:26 am
by Lightning McQueen » Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:48 am
Booney wrote:reppoh_eht wrote:Saw images of Boof, (yes you read that correct...) out the back in the nets having a hit yesterday in the first session while Australia were losing wickets at a rapid rate. I get the coach probably can't do much, but not a good look IMO. Also begs the question, where was Boof when Smith decided to declare and also not enforce the follow on. Can't lump all the blame on the skipper when we have a coach sitting up stairs with a full team of assistants appearing to do not much during the test.
Starc said Smith didn't consult the bowlers prior to not enforcing the follow on so it's likely he made the decision on the field without the coaches input.
by Booney » Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:51 am
by Lightning McQueen » Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:54 am
Booney wrote:Who is heading in?
I'm going to try and get away to head up there.
by daysofourlives » Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:01 am
Lightning McQueen wrote:Booney wrote:Who is heading in?
I'm going to try and get away to head up there.
I'm trying valiantly to score our box tickets, absolutely flying through my work, there's a site on the internet that keeps slowing me down though, they're discussing beer!
by Dogwatcher » Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:09 am
by MW » Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:11 am
Dogwatcher wrote:I'm tempted to head in for the final session.
by Dogwatcher » Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:31 am
MW wrote:Dogwatcher wrote:I'm tempted to head in for the final session.
It will be over one way or another by then
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