by mighty_tiger_79 » Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:45 pm
by RB » Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:11 pm
by Lightning McQueen » Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:16 pm
RB wrote:I think the manner of Wade's dismissals this summer is what cost him.
Interesting that you've got a Twenty20 squad playing at the same time as the test squad. Obviously the test squad is picked first, so basically what it means is that the Twenty20 squad isn't really the best Australian side - e.g. Warner, Smith and probably Cummins would be in it.
So the team that's representing Australia isn't really the top team. Should they be classed as an 'Australia A' side?
by Rik E Boy » Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:54 pm
RB wrote:Ah, the Abbott and Neser cult continues I see. Clearly they've both got very compromising pictures.
Massive squad, no doubt due to Covid. They didn't used to take that many even when they spent 5 months in England.
by The Dark Knight » Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:56 pm
by The Dark Knight » Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:11 pm
Eagles2014 wrote:So we are about to start the Sheffield Shield season again and the best 37 players are unavailable. Going to be a great Standard!!
Redbacks might do alright with only 3 players out!! My calculations have QLD and TAS with 4 and VIC with 5. The two hardest hit are WA with 10 and NSW with 11!
by DOC » Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:22 pm
by Dutchy » Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:47 pm
Lightning McQueen wrote:Finch: Piss poor BBL, lucky he is captain.
A.Agar: Didn't even play in the BBL.
Behrendorff: Good to see him back amongst it, 14 wickets with a 6.70 economy.
M.Marsh: Solid BBL in both disciplines.
Maxwell: Batting wasn't great but can't not have him, should be captain IMO.
McDermott: Worthy selection.
Meredith: Genuine tall quick, rather him than Billy.
Philippe: Excellent choice, was a no brainer though.
K.Richardson: Probably picked on reputation, he does lift when he's in the national team.
J.Richardson: Bowler of the comp IMO.
Sams: Bowled shit, done well to average 49 @ 191 when he can't face the short ball at all, I don't think he's up to the next level though.
Sangha: Was the spinner of the comp, I didn't realize he wasn't an oversea's player, faced two balls all comp LOL.
D.Short: He's no Matt Short but can deliver, did have a bit of a quiet BBL and dropped the easiest catch ever caught on camera.
Stoinis: Picks himself although he only bowled 6 overs for the comp, didn't set the world on fire.
Turner: Averaged 23 @ 155, please!!!!!
Tye: Did OK I guess, I'm just not a fan.
Wade: Scored 86 of his 105 in one dig, can't really overlook though, has enough credits in the bank.
Zampa: Gets the job done and can bowl in the power plays.
by Lightning McQueen » Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:55 am
The Dark Knight wrote:Lots of negativity on here about the squads that have been announced and also about the timing of both tours which is not surprising so I'm going to try and put a positive spin on it.
In regards to the test squad, you'd think that Head will get his spot back at 5 and clearly the selectors think that Carey is the next wicket-keeper inline to play test cricket, so his selection in the squad is good to see. An extra keeper is not something that is common in a test squad anymore so it'll be interesting if anything comes of that.
by The Bedge » Thu Jan 28, 2021 8:35 am
Dolphin Treasure wrote:Your an attention seeking embarsement..
by The Bedge » Thu Jan 28, 2021 8:36 am
Lightning McQueen wrote:How's the stupid FB thing I seen this morning from the Melbourne Sun IIRC, it was labelling Finch as possibly the worlds best captain and they should consider him taking over the captaincy of the test side, batting potentially at 5.
Dolphin Treasure wrote:Your an attention seeking embarsement..
by Lightning McQueen » Thu Jan 28, 2021 8:55 am
The Bedge wrote:Ponting coaches the T20 doesn’t he?
by Jim05 » Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:12 am
I think Carey will get the nod over Trav for the first testLightning McQueen wrote:The Dark Knight wrote:Lots of negativity on here about the squads that have been announced and also about the timing of both tours which is not surprising so I'm going to try and put a positive spin on it.
In regards to the test squad, you'd think that Head will get his spot back at 5 and clearly the selectors think that Carey is the next wicket-keeper inline to play test cricket, so his selection in the squad is good to see. An extra keeper is not something that is common in a test squad anymore so it'll be interesting if anything comes of that.
Yeah, it is unique and unprecedented, you'd think the hierachy would all like to be in the one place and isn't Langer the coach of all formats? Strage times we are living in though atm.
Is Carey going as insurance? You'd think he'd be more value to the the T20 side but I get the feeling that Finch feels uneasy with Carey in the side, he was a strange omission last year or whenever it was. In a way I can see more "back-up" keepers going on tour as they won't be just a plane trip away anymore with COVID-19 and the hurdles it has brought into society.
I can't see Paine or Carey playing soley as a batsman.
How's the stupid FB thing I seen this morning from the Melbourne Sun IIRC, it was labelling Finch as possibly the worlds best captain and they should consider him taking over the captaincy of the test side, batting potentially at 5.
by Dutchy » Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:58 am
Lightning McQueen wrote:The Bedge wrote:Ponting coaches the T20 doesn’t he?
He was the interim T20 coach in 2017 against Sri Lanka.
All I can find is the following:
Head Coach: Langer
Senior Asst: Andrew McDonald
Assistant: Matthew Mott
Batting: Trent Woodhill
Bowling: Troy Cooley
Fielding: Mike Young
Performance Coach: Den Oliver
Performance Analyst: Dene Hills
Physio: David Beakley
by The Dark Knight » Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:59 am
Lightning McQueen wrote:The Dark Knight wrote:Lots of negativity on here about the squads that have been announced and also about the timing of both tours which is not surprising so I'm going to try and put a positive spin on it.
In regards to the test squad, you'd think that Head will get his spot back at 5 and clearly the selectors think that Carey is the next wicket-keeper inline to play test cricket, so his selection in the squad is good to see. An extra keeper is not something that is common in a test squad anymore so it'll be interesting if anything comes of that.
Yeah, it is unique and unprecedented, you'd think the hierachy would all like to be in the one place and isn't Langer the coach of all formats? Strage times we are living in though atm.
Is Carey going as insurance? You'd think he'd be more value to the the T20 side but I get the feeling that Finch feels uneasy with Carey in the side, he was a strange omission last year or whenever it was. In a way I can see more "back-up" keepers going on tour as they won't be just a plane trip away anymore with COVID-19 and the hurdles it has brought into society.
I can't see Paine or Carey playing soley as a batsman.
How's the stupid FB thing I seen this morning from the Melbourne Sun IIRC, it was labelling Finch as possibly the worlds best captain and they should consider him taking over the captaincy of the test side, batting potentially at 5.
by The Dark Knight » Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:02 am
Dutchy wrote:Lightning McQueen wrote:The Bedge wrote:Ponting coaches the T20 doesn’t he?
He was the interim T20 coach in 2017 against Sri Lanka.
All I can find is the following:
Head Coach: Langer
Senior Asst: Andrew McDonald
Assistant: Matthew Mott
Batting: Trent Woodhill
Bowling: Troy Cooley
Fielding: Mike Young
Performance Coach: Den Oliver
Performance Analyst: Dene Hills
Physio: David Beakley
McDonald has a good T20 background so I suspect he will head over the ditch.
by Trader » Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:28 pm
by Lightning McQueen » Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:31 pm
Trader wrote:I think with the increasing use of the concussion sub, and the modification of the laws of the game in 2017 that allow sub fielders to wicketkeep, together with the difficulties to rush a replacement keeper into a squad with the covid-bubble rules, I think the taking of a second keeper on tour is now almost mandatory.
Therefore, I don't see Carey's selection as any reflection on Paine, but rather the 'new normal'.
by daysofourlives » Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:40 pm
Jim05 wrote:I think Carey will get the nod over Trav for the first testLightning McQueen wrote:The Dark Knight wrote:Lots of negativity on here about the squads that have been announced and also about the timing of both tours which is not surprising so I'm going to try and put a positive spin on it.
In regards to the test squad, you'd think that Head will get his spot back at 5 and clearly the selectors think that Carey is the next wicket-keeper inline to play test cricket, so his selection in the squad is good to see. An extra keeper is not something that is common in a test squad anymore so it'll be interesting if anything comes of that.
Yeah, it is unique and unprecedented, you'd think the hierachy would all like to be in the one place and isn't Langer the coach of all formats? Strage times we are living in though atm.
Is Carey going as insurance? You'd think he'd be more value to the the T20 side but I get the feeling that Finch feels uneasy with Carey in the side, he was a strange omission last year or whenever it was. In a way I can see more "back-up" keepers going on tour as they won't be just a plane trip away anymore with COVID-19 and the hurdles it has brought into society.
I can't see Paine or Carey playing soley as a batsman.
How's the stupid FB thing I seen this morning from the Melbourne Sun IIRC, it was labelling Finch as possibly the worlds best captain and they should consider him taking over the captaincy of the test side, batting potentially at 5.
by whufc » Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:06 am
Trader wrote:I think with the increasing use of the concussion sub, and the modification of the laws of the game in 2017 that allow sub fielders to wicketkeep, together with the difficulties to rush a replacement keeper into a squad with the covid-bubble rules, I think the taking of a second keeper on tour is now almost mandatory.
Therefore, I don't see Carey's selection as any reflection on Paine, but rather the 'new normal'.
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