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Re: Cossies back!

Postby bennymacca » Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:46 am

Phantom Gossiper wrote:See ball.. hit ball.. what mores he gotta do? I dont care how much he weighs as long as he can score mountains of runs!


it is an interesting question, and im sure even in local sport (footy, cricket, whatever) most of us would know of that guy that was unfit, didnt give a shit about training, but yet came out out on saturday and performed.

the problem is it creates a double standard, whereby cossie is held to a different standard to others. also means when he isnt scoring runs, the spotlight is immediately shone on him.

so if you are scoring runs, everything is fine, but questions get asked when you dont. and by "not scoring runs" i also mean averaging 40, when you should be averaging 50
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby heater31 » Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:54 am

bennymacca wrote:
Phantom Gossiper wrote:See ball.. hit ball.. what mores he gotta do? I dont care how much he weighs as long as he can score mountains of runs!


it is an interesting question, and im sure even in local sport (footy, cricket, whatever) most of us would know of that guy that was unfit, didnt give a shit about training, but yet came out out on saturday and performed.

the problem is it creates a double standard, whereby cossie is held to a different standard to others. also means when he isnt scoring runs, the spotlight is immediately shone on him.

so if you are scoring runs, everything is fine, but questions get asked when you dont. and by "not scoring runs" i also mean averaging 40, when you should be averaging 50


Funny thing is when Mark was last involved with the SACA setup he performed within the set fitness parameters set by team management.... The double standard was set by the media who wanted him to be cut like Mitchell Johnson!
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby the star » Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:56 am

Isn't Head off to WA?
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby stampy » Wed Apr 09, 2014 11:24 am

the star wrote:Isn't Head off to WA?



he may as well be going by the teams put up on this thread, surely we have to nurture trav, the kids a gun and is the future ffs :evil:
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby Dogwatcher » Wed Apr 09, 2014 11:54 am

the star wrote:Isn't Head off to WA?


He's the TOSer that Cossie's replacing.
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby Lightning McQueen » Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:40 pm

bennymacca wrote:
Phantom Gossiper wrote:See ball.. hit ball.. what mores he gotta do? I dont care how much he weighs as long as he can score mountains of runs!


it is an interesting question, and im sure even in local sport (footy, cricket, whatever) most of us would know of that guy that was unfit, didnt give a shit about training, but yet came out out on saturday and performed.

the problem is it creates a double standard, whereby cossie is held to a different standard to others. also means when he isnt scoring runs, the spotlight is immediately shone on him.

so if you are scoring runs, everything is fine, but questions get asked when you dont. and by "not scoring runs" i also mean averaging 40, when you should be averaging 50


He doesn't look that out of shape in person, he's a solid lad, always has been.
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby woodublieve12 » Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:55 pm

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bennymacca wrote:
Phantom Gossiper wrote:See ball.. hit ball.. what mores he gotta do? I dont care how much he weighs as long as he can score mountains of runs!


it is an interesting question, and im sure even in local sport (footy, cricket, whatever) most of us would know of that guy that was unfit, didnt give a shit about training, but yet came out out on saturday and performed.

the problem is it creates a double standard, whereby cossie is held to a different standard to others. also means when he isnt scoring runs, the spotlight is immediately shone on him.

so if you are scoring runs, everything is fine, but questions get asked when you dont. and by "not scoring runs" i also mean averaging 40, when you should be averaging 50


He doesn't look that out of shape in person, he's a solid lad, always has been.

he's not fat, he's just big boned....
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby Lightning McQueen » Wed Apr 09, 2014 1:00 pm

woodublieve12 wrote:he's not fat, he's just big boned....


There is merit in that statement.
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby the star » Wed Apr 09, 2014 1:23 pm

Amazing to think its only taken 12 hours for everyone on here to really only talk about his weight, KFC, Hungry Jacks etc. The bloke is a quality cricketer (and bloke for that matter), these types of comments are ridiculous and are unrequired. Lets just let him score his runs and not snipe him when he isnt scoring runs because apparently he is overweight. Thrived down in Tasmania and at Glamorgan and at club level when the coaches told him runs are what you get picked on. He is no hack recruit like some of SACA's in the past, lets embrace him back in SA cricket and get around a home grown product in the SACA sides.
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby bennymacca » Wed Apr 09, 2014 2:27 pm

the star wrote:Amazing to think its only taken 12 hours for everyone on here to really only talk about his weight, KFC, Hungry Jacks etc. The bloke is a quality cricketer (and bloke for that matter), these types of comments are ridiculous and are unrequired. Lets just let him score his runs and not snipe him when he isnt scoring runs because apparently he is overweight. Thrived down in Tasmania and at Glamorgan and at club level when the coaches told him runs are what you get picked on. He is no hack recruit like some of SACA's in the past, lets embrace him back in SA cricket and get around a home grown product in the SACA sides.


come on mate, lighten up a little (boom tish)

we are all pretty happy to have him back. i doubt there is anyone that thinks he shouldnt be back in our side.
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby BoundaryRider84 » Wed Apr 09, 2014 2:28 pm

bennymacca wrote:
the star wrote:Amazing to think its only taken 12 hours for everyone on here to really only talk about his weight, KFC, Hungry Jacks etc. The bloke is a quality cricketer (and bloke for that matter), these types of comments are ridiculous and are unrequired. Lets just let him score his runs and not snipe him when he isnt scoring runs because apparently he is overweight. Thrived down in Tasmania and at Glamorgan and at club level when the coaches told him runs are what you get picked on. He is no hack recruit like some of SACA's in the past, lets embrace him back in SA cricket and get around a home grown product in the SACA sides.


come on mate, lighten up a little (boom tish)

we are all pretty happy to have him back. i doubt there is anyone that thinks he shouldnt be back in our side.


Should never have left our side, welcome back Cossie :-)
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby tigerpie » Wed Apr 09, 2014 2:45 pm

Hitting boundaries is one thing, but if he constantly turns his partners easy 3's into risky 2's, and his owns scores are lower due to the fact he cant get up the other end then he is not worth picking. He better hold every catch that comes his way to because he's a liability in the field.

Having said that he can bat when conditions suit.
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby Ron Burgundy » Wed Apr 09, 2014 2:59 pm

9000 First Class runs at 42.5 suggest he must bat in his kind of conditions often.
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby woodublieve12 » Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:23 pm

bennymacca wrote:
the star wrote:Amazing to think its only taken 12 hours for everyone on here to really only talk about his weight, KFC, Hungry Jacks etc. The bloke is a quality cricketer (and bloke for that matter), these types of comments are ridiculous and are unrequired. Lets just let him score his runs and not snipe him when he isnt scoring runs because apparently he is overweight. Thrived down in Tasmania and at Glamorgan and at club level when the coaches told him runs are what you get picked on. He is no hack recruit like some of SACA's in the past, lets embrace him back in SA cricket and get around a home grown product in the SACA sides.


come on mate, lighten up a little (boom tish)

we are all pretty happy to have him back. i doubt there is anyone that thinks he shouldnt be back in our side.


especially Charlies Diner...
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby heater31 » Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:32 pm

woodublieve12 wrote:
bennymacca wrote:
the star wrote:Amazing to think its only taken 12 hours for everyone on here to really only talk about his weight, KFC, Hungry Jacks etc. The bloke is a quality cricketer (and bloke for that matter), these types of comments are ridiculous and are unrequired. Lets just let him score his runs and not snipe him when he isnt scoring runs because apparently he is overweight. Thrived down in Tasmania and at Glamorgan and at club level when the coaches told him runs are what you get picked on. He is no hack recruit like some of SACA's in the past, lets embrace him back in SA cricket and get around a home grown product in the SACA sides.


come on mate, lighten up a little (boom tish)

we are all pretty happy to have him back. i doubt there is anyone that thinks he shouldnt be back in our side.


especially Charlies Diner...


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Re: Cossies back!

Postby Dogwatcher » Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:42 pm

9 April 2014


The West End Redbacks have significantly bolstered their batting stocks for the 2014-15 season, signing experienced left-hander Mark Cosgrove.

After spending four years with the Tasmanian Tigers, Cosgrove is returning home and will be a welcome addition to the West End Redbacks squad. With a batting average of 42.47, Cosgrove will add fire power to an already dangerous batting line up including Australian Test hopeful Phil Hughes and all-rounder Andrew McDonald.

“With Tom Cooper, Callum Ferguson and Phil Hughes all enjoying stellar seasons with the bat, it is exciting to add another experienced head to the mix,” said SACA General Manager High Performance, Jamie Cox.

Cosgrove has enjoyed success during his time in Tasmania, winning two Bupa Sheffield Shield titles. Returning to Adelaide to be closer to family and friends, Cosgrove is determined to win another Shield title with his home state.

“He has been part of a very successful team at the Tigers over the last few years. After falling agonisingly short in the Bupa Sheffield Shield last year, it is hoped that he can bring some of that experience to the West End Redbacks,” said Cox.

Cosgrove joins key players Callum Ferguson, Kane Richardson, Tom Cooper and Tim Ludeman, who have also committed to multi-year deals, while captain Johan Botha has signed for one more season.
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby bennymacca » Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:50 pm

tigerpie wrote:Hitting boundaries is one thing, but if he constantly turns his partners easy 3's into risky 2's, and his owns scores are lower due to the fact he cant get up the other end then he is not worth picking. He better hold every catch that comes his way to because he's a liability in the field.

Having said that he can bat when conditions suit.


he is a great gully field. not sure where you got the notion that he is a liability
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby tigerpie » Wed Apr 09, 2014 5:22 pm

bennymacca wrote:
tigerpie wrote:Hitting boundaries is one thing, but if he constantly turns his partners easy 3's into risky 2's, and his owns scores are lower due to the fact he cant get up the other end then he is not worth picking. He better hold every catch that comes his way to because he's a liability in the field.

Having said that he can bat when conditions suit.


he is a great gully field. not sure where you got the notion that he is a liability

If it goes straight to him...yes, he can catch.
But couldnt run out of sight, down hill, on a dark night. Hence the liability.
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby stampy » Wed Apr 09, 2014 6:41 pm

dont think we should chop head for cosi
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Re: Cossies back!

Postby David Brent » Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:30 am

stampy wrote:dont think we should chop head for cosi


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