stan wrote:Ok, who should be?Brodlach wrote:Other than the romance, I’m not sure Boland should be MOTM
Marcus Harris set up the victory with a really hard fought 76 when all other batsmen, other than Root didn’t get past 38
by Brodlach » Tue Dec 28, 2021 11:44 am
stan wrote:Ok, who should be?Brodlach wrote:Other than the romance, I’m not sure Boland should be MOTM
Brodlach wrote:Rory Laird might end up the best IMO, he is an absolute jet. He has been in great form at the Bloods
by Vamos » Tue Dec 28, 2021 11:45 am
amber_fluid wrote:gazzamagoo wrote:6 for 5 is amazing BUT Hazelwood HAS to come back in.
Do they rest Starc?
Hazelwood comes in for Starc.
Does Richardson or Boland play as well?
I’d go with Cummins, Hazelwood and Richardson
by gazzamagoo » Tue Dec 28, 2021 11:52 am
Brodlach wrote:stan wrote:Ok, who should be?Brodlach wrote:Other than the romance, I’m not sure Boland should be MOTM
Marcus Harris set up the victory with a really hard fought 76 when all other batsmen, other than Root didn’t get past 38
by daysofourlives » Tue Dec 28, 2021 11:59 am
by jackpot jim » Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:05 pm
by RB » Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:05 pm
by batmanbegins » Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:07 pm
RB wrote:Fair enough.am Bays wrote:batmanbegins wrote:RB wrote:Root has to be the worst, best batsmen in a team in test history, if that makes sense.
Cmon RB he might not have converted like he should have in Australia but I'd say he's the least of our worries. Did you see our batting stats for 2021? It's one of the most absurd stats ever. Imagine how many runs he would make if he got to play in this Australian side rather then coming in at 2 for 15 everytime.
Agreed BB
England in 2021:
Root 1700 runs
Burns 560 runs
Extras 460 runs
And he scored the bulk of those runs against the best attack in the world- India who tore our blokes a new one last season
This is the worst English team I’ve seen. 1 batsman 1 all rounder and 3 bowlers.
Too big a load carried by too few who are fatigued after playing almost 20 tests in 30 months in bio-bubbles.
This English side a shot ducks.
Root reminds me of Border in the mid 80s a single batsman carrying the load for his team
Kudos to him.
I think my point stands though. I wouldn't pick him over any other touring side's top batsman that I can recall, excluding the Bangers and Zimmers of course. Just nicks up playing nothing shots so often.
I think the stats above are more of a reflection on Root's dud teammates.
by whufc » Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:11 pm
by mal » Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:14 pm
by Jim05 » Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:17 pm
Starc, Cummins and Hazlewood is our best combo. If all fit they all play and others make waydaysofourlives wrote:Harris for me.
Does Boland get dropped for Sydney?
Hazelwood, Cummins, Green, two spinners? If only one spinner i think Richardson needs to play if Starc is rested.
If they stay in Melbourne then yes Boland stays in
by gazzamagoo » Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:09 pm
whufc wrote:We have some serious bowlers getting around.
by Armchair expert » Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:14 pm
jackpot jim wrote:Who gives a Flying F**K about meaningless MOM awards ?
Should be more worried about the pathetic MCG Curators over the decades>
The MCG is the most over rated cricket venue in the World
Back in the 80s the square was barren of grass and the ball didn't bounce
Then it turned into a road
Now we have 2 day tests because it's too much in the bowlers favour.
These curators have unlimited resources at their disposal and still cant come up with a half decent pitch that gives a fair contest at the so called "Home of cricket"
by Corona Man » Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:18 pm
Armchair expert wrote:jackpot jim wrote:Who gives a Flying F**K about meaningless MOM awards ?
Should be more worried about the pathetic MCG Curators over the decades>
The MCG is the most over rated cricket venue in the World
Back in the 80s the square was barren of grass and the ball didn't bounce
Then it turned into a road
Now we have 2 day tests because it's too much in the bowlers favour.
These curators have unlimited resources at their disposal and still cant come up with a half decent pitch that gives a fair contest at the so called "Home of cricket"
You can't tell me the pitch had anything to do with half of the dismissals, especially poms first innings.
by stampy » Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:33 pm
by whufc » Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:29 pm
stampy wrote:assuming hazlewood comes back in, do they rest starc and keep barossa in the 11?
by heater31 » Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:44 pm
Hazelwood to be eased back into it via the Sheffield.....never mind [emoji849]gazzamagoo wrote:6 for 5 is amazing BUT Hazelwood HAS to come back in.
by tigerpie » Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:18 pm
whufc wrote:stampy wrote:assuming hazlewood comes back in, do they rest starc and keep barossa in the 11?
Easy for us to say cause it’s not our money or careers but yeah give Starc a break and play Cummins, Hazelwood, Boland and Lyon
The rest of the side stays the same, out of all the non automatic selections such as Harris, Green, Head and Carey the one I would persist with the longest even if their form slumps is Green. He will eventually gain confidence with the bat and there is so much upside with his bowling.
Head is in decent touch just needs to capatailise to cement his spot for the next year or so
Harris has earnt the rest of the series
Carey needs to do more with the bat and is a tad overrated with the gloves IMO. Holds his spot until another keeper smashes down the door with runs.
by am Bays » Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:52 pm
by Eagles2014 » Tue Dec 28, 2021 4:15 pm
tigerpie wrote:whufc wrote:stampy wrote:assuming hazlewood comes back in, do they rest starc and keep barossa in the 11?
Easy for us to say cause it’s not our money or careers but yeah give Starc a break and play Cummins, Hazelwood, Boland and Lyon
The rest of the side stays the same, out of all the non automatic selections such as Harris, Green, Head and Carey the one I would persist with the longest even if their form slumps is Green. He will eventually gain confidence with the bat and there is so much upside with his bowling.
Head is in decent touch just needs to capatailise to cement his spot for the next year or so
Harris has earnt the rest of the series
Carey needs to do more with the bat and is a tad overrated with the gloves IMO. Holds his spot until another keeper smashes down the door with runs.
You really don't like Alex Carey do you.
Only just beginning his career at test level and you're bagging him continually?
by whufc » Tue Dec 28, 2021 4:16 pm
tigerpie wrote:whufc wrote:stampy wrote:assuming hazlewood comes back in, do they rest starc and keep barossa in the 11?
Easy for us to say cause it’s not our money or careers but yeah give Starc a break and play Cummins, Hazelwood, Boland and Lyon
The rest of the side stays the same, out of all the non automatic selections such as Harris, Green, Head and Carey the one I would persist with the longest even if their form slumps is Green. He will eventually gain confidence with the bat and there is so much upside with his bowling.
Head is in decent touch just needs to capatailise to cement his spot for the next year or so
Harris has earnt the rest of the series
Carey needs to do more with the bat and is a tad overrated with the gloves IMO. Holds his spot until another keeper smashes down the door with runs.
You really don't like Alex Carey do you.
Only just beginning his career at test level and you're bagging him continually?
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