Australian Tour of South Africa

[Brodlach]

Handscomb already there so will take Smith’s spot

No way can Bancroft play

[bennymacca]

How does Bancroft get a lighter penalty than Smith?

Because it’s the captains idea. Reckon he is way worse than Bancroft

[Jack]

Did anyone else get sent an email by James Sutherland, as I did ?
The content was on the conduct of the Australian cricket team

[Booney]

To our Australian Cricket Fans,

We are sorry.

We are sorry that you had to wake up this morning to news from South Africa that our Australian Men’s Cricket team and our Captain admitted to conduct that is outside both the Laws of our game and the Spirit of Cricket.

This behaviour calls into question the integrity of the team and Cricket Australia.

Following discussions with Steve Smith and David Warner they have agreed to stand down as Captain and Vice-Captain respectively for the remainder of this Test match.

As I said at a media conference earlier today, Cricket Australia and Australian cricket fans expect high standards from cricketers representing our country, and on this occasion these standards have not been met.

We know how you feel and have heard your feedback loud and clear. We share your anger and disappointment.

As you would be aware, we have launched an immediate investigation into what transpired in Cape Town, and our Head of Integrity is travelling to South Africa as we speak.

All Australians, like us, want answers and we will keep you updated on our findings, as a matter of urgency.


James Sutherland
Chief Executive Officer - Cricket Australia

[Booney]

How does Bancroft get a lighter penalty than Smith?

Because it’s the captains idea. Reckon he is way worse than Bancroft

The most disappointing aspect of the whole thing was Smith's conduct in the press conference.

Threw a tough question to Bancroft, blamed the leadership group and thought he was still the man to captain the country.

He really had no idea of the enormity of the situation and that says much about him.

[MW]

To our Australian Cricket Fans,

We are sorry.

We are sorry that you had to wake up this morning to news from South Africa that our Australian Men’s Cricket team and our Captain admitted to conduct that is outside both the Laws of our game and the Spirit of Cricket.

This behaviour calls into question the integrity of the team and Cricket Australia.

Following discussions with Steve Smith and David Warner they have agreed to stand down as Captain and Vice-Captain respectively for the remainder of this Test match.

As I said at a media conference earlier today, Cricket Australia and Australian cricket fans expect high standards from cricketers representing our country, and on this occasion these standards have not been met.

We know how you feel and have heard your feedback loud and clear. We share your anger and disappointment.

As you would be aware, we have launched an immediate investigation into what transpired in Cape Town, and our Head of Integrity is travelling to South Africa as we speak.

All Australians, like us, want answers and we will keep you updated on our findings, as a matter of urgency.


James Sutherland
Chief Executive Officer - Cricket Australia

Spirit of cricket?
Please

[Lightning McQueen]

Spirit of cricket?
Please

He read it off an idiot card.

[Q.]

Not certain it will happen but really hope CA lead the way and set an example to world cricket that cheating is not tolerated.

I would be comfortable if each of the players involved received a 12 month ban

3-6 months is more than enough.
CA also needs to grow a pair and tell the ASC and politicians to STFU

Was thinking the same and laughing at the hypocrisy of corrupt politicians weighing in on this issue.

[bennymacca]

How does Bancroft get a lighter penalty than Smith?

Because it’s the captains idea. Reckon he is way worse than Bancroft

The most disappointing aspect of the whole thing was Smith's conduct in the press conference.

Threw a tough question to Bancroft, blamed the leadership group and thought he was still the man to captain the country.

He really had no idea of the enormity of the situation and that says much about him.

Yep.

Under his leadership the team has been edging closer and closer to that line - whilst also trying to be arbiters of where that line is - that in his head he probably thinks it’s not that much worse than what has happened beforehand.

But stepping back and looking at it from the outside, it’s alarming and appalling how far the culture has descended recently

[Booney]

Steve Smith due back in Australia this afternoon

How would it have been sitting next to him on that flight?

And, if CA have sent the integrity officer to SA to investigate surely Smith needs to be there?

[am Bays]

Steve Smith due back in Australia this afternoon

How would it have been sitting next to him on that flight?

And, if CA have sent the integrity officer to SA to investigate surely Smith needs to be there?

Maybe he's already spoken to him??

[Booney]

Steve Smith due back in Australia this afternoon

How would it have been sitting next to him on that flight?

And, if CA have sent the integrity officer to SA to investigate surely Smith needs to be there?

Maybe he's already spoken to him??

You ****** up, yes?

Yes.

Case closed.

[Magellan]

Just shits me hearing career cheats like Turnbull and co have their two cents worth.

Unfortunately it's a good opportunity for the pollies to garner some positive media coverage, albeit on something most know stuff all about. You never know, it might stave off Turnbull's 30th negative Newspoll!

Yes, yes, I know, back to the politics thread.

[Lightning McQueen]

Maybe he's already spoken to him??

Would need to be in person one would think.

I'd sooner see us go crap for a couple of years and do a complete clean out, we were destined to reach these levels given our demeanour over the past 24 months and we're somewhat rudderless.

Every kid aspires to play for their country and these jokers are making a mockery of it.

[Lightning McQueen]

Just shits me hearing career cheats like Turnbull and co have their two cents worth.

Unfortunately it's a good opportunity for the pollies to garner some positive media coverage, albeit on something most know stuff all about. You never know, it might stave off Turnbull's 30th negative Newspoll!

Yes, yes, I know, back to the politics thread.

He might marshall in the troops.

[am Bays]

You ****** up, yes?

Yes.

Case closed.

MAybe some follow ups,

Whose idea,
who else involved
Did anyone say maybe we shouldn't
Why did you defer to Bancroft in the presser?
Do you understand what the role of captain of the Australia cricket team in the wider realms of the sport and the country??

OK now you can go...

PS got any tips for the 1st at Rosehill this Saturday??

[Magellan]

Just shits me hearing career cheats like Turnbull and co have their two cents worth.

Unfortunately it's a good opportunity for the pollies to garner some positive media coverage, albeit on something most know stuff all about. You never know, it might stave off Turnbull's 30th negative Newspoll!

Yes, yes, I know, back to the politics thread.

He might marshall in the troops.

With a bottle of Rockford alicante bouchet.

[Lightning McQueen]

With a bottle of Rockford alicante bouchet.

While watching the Logie awards.

[Booney]

Just shits me hearing career cheats like Turnbull and co have their two cents worth.

Unfortunately it's a good opportunity for the pollies to garner some positive media coverage, albeit on something most know stuff all about. You never know, it might stave off Turnbull's 30th negative Newspoll!

Yes, yes, I know, back to the politics thread.

He might marshall in the troops.

With a bottle of Rockford alicante bouchet.

I can break any drought with a bottle of this stuff.

[JK]

Another thing that pissed me off with Smith (as if the whole sordid issue wasn't enough), was taking others down with him.

As a leader, I would have thought he'd take all the responsibility (obviously Bancroft would cop a whack too) and protect his teammateas as best he could rather than out them aswell.