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I agree. As I said, Watson is improving, and they should continue with him. At the moment he probably isnt quite ready, but his pace has improved into the low 140's, and playing against the Windies is a good chance for him to get some experience and hopefully some confidence
bigwow said:
I agree. As I said, Watson is improving, and they should continue with him. At the moment he probably isnt quite ready, but his pace has improved into the low 140's, and playing against the Windies is a good chance for him to get some experience and hopefully some confidence
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The Aussie middle order has short comings and when Gilly fails as he did against Flintoff & co. the batting lineup looks even more fragile. As for the bowling? Well when McGrath goes
. Watson hopefully will strengthen the side as an all rounder in both these areas.
I see your point jb, but we did just lose the Ashes. It's questionable now whether we still are the no1 side in the world.jb03 said:
The Aussie middle order has short comings and when Gilly fails as he did against Flintoff & co. the batting lineup looks even more fragile. As for the bowling? Well when McGrath goes
. Watson hopefully will strengthen the side as an all rounder in both these areas.
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watson is a dud, only in the team coz of australia's new found love of a flintoff type all rounder. watson is an average batter, and he bowls like garth larew(slams it into the pitch) not up to it yet i think.
id rather see jon moss in the team, he is a NSWelshman after all, and i thought they got a free ticket into the team, i mean, look at bracken. maybe he's being punished for playing state cricket in victoria.
is kasper in the team?
watson is a dud, only in the team coz of australia's new found love of a flintoff type all rounder. watson is an average batter, and he bowls like garth larew(slams it into the pitch) not up to it yet i think.
id rather see jon moss in the team, he is a NSWelshman after all, and i thought they got a free ticket into the team, i mean, look at bracken. maybe he's being punished for playing state cricket in victoria.
is kasper in the team?
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Looks like Langer will miss the first test with a broken rib.
Hussey likely to be called up to make his test debut and open up with Hayden. Onya Mike.
Looks like Langer will miss the first test with a broken rib.
Hussey likely to be called up to make his test debut and open up with Hayden. Onya Mike.
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The selectors would best casting their minds back to 1985 and a very young Steven Waugh making his debut for Australia. If only because of Australia's poor standing, back in 1985, Waugh was persevered with. He eventually scored his first century in England, in 1989, 4 years later.
The major obstacle for Australian cricket is that both its national and state sides are too far skewed to players without any upside.
It should be looking towards its 21-24yos for its future.
Unfortunately this is not happening.
Reeks of English cricket of the early 70s.
The selectors would best casting their minds back to 1985 and a very young Steven Waugh making his debut for Australia. If only because of Australia's poor standing, back in 1985, Waugh was persevered with. He eventually scored his first century in England, in 1989, 4 years later.
The major obstacle for Australian cricket is that both its national and state sides are too far skewed to players without any upside.
It should be looking towards its 21-24yos for its future.
Unfortunately this is not happening.
Reeks of English cricket of the early 70s.
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This is all very interesting, but the big question is, what the hell happened to NZ's Shane Bond's bowling last night against South Africa?? He got carted all over the field. Very unlike him. Here's hoping it was just a case of having a bad day at the office. He's a gun bowler.
This is all very interesting, but the big question is, what the hell happened to NZ's Shane Bond's bowling last night against South Africa?? He got carted all over the field. Very unlike him. Here's hoping it was just a case of having a bad day at the office. He's a gun bowler.
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Think Olympic Games football (world game) - U/23 bar allowance for 3-4 'overage' players (max)....Should a similar limit be considered for Cricket's World Cup &,by association ODIs + perhaps ING Cup, to help promote youth etc, or is that unnecessarily ageist ? Just seems there are many players past their 'use by' date that are clinging onto a 1st class career due to the money in the game...Guess the counter argument to that suggestion is a 'Logans Run'.....Shield cricket needs to reclaim its place as the best academy in the game...
Think Olympic Games football (world game) - U/23 bar allowance for 3-4 'overage' players (max)....Should a similar limit be considered for Cricket's World Cup &,by association ODIs + perhaps ING Cup, to help promote youth etc, or is that unnecessarily ageist ? Just seems there are many players past their 'use by' date that are clinging onto a 1st class career due to the money in the game...Guess the counter argument to that suggestion is a 'Logans Run'.....Shield cricket needs to reclaim its place as the best academy in the game...
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I agree with keeping Huss in the side MB he shoulda been in the Ashes side and this side instead of Katich who i do not rate, especially after being given another chance at the side after his dummyspit and tantie when dropped after doing nothing.
Bring on the Huss and get rid of the Kat :hihi
I agree with keeping Huss in the side MB he shoulda been in the Ashes side and this side instead of Katich who i do not rate, especially after being given another chance at the side after his dummyspit and tantie when dropped after doing nothing.
Bring on the Huss and get rid of the Kat :hihi
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There's plenty of fuss about the Huss but he should take the place of Langer or Hayden.An opener to replace an opener.As for Kattich this will be a critical test for him.He has been servicable at times but needs to start making runs consistently.craig said:
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Sorry forgot Phil Jaques but is there any quality young bats in SA or QLD cos the majority are from WA again with Rogers , North and Hussey, Travis Birt from Tas is very good as is Clarkey and Dave Hussey.
Mitchell Johnston from QLD is very very quick but needs to learn control and would be a more scarier prospect to face than Bracken.
Sorry forgot Phil Jaques but is there any quality young bats in SA or QLD cos the majority are from WA again with Rogers , North and Hussey, Travis Birt from Tas is very good as is Clarkey and Dave Hussey.
Mitchell Johnston from QLD is very very quick but needs to learn control and would be a more scarier prospect to face than Bracken.
