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Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #135 –
Quote from: flyboy77 – on
And because the English are so poor they hardly neede a chop out. That is the reality?

my point exactly - we didn't need to bring in an all rounder.  We have 4 of the best bowlers in the world and we bring in an all rounder to help them out ??  It's got me buggered

And now because the Poms are that poor that he's gone out there and snagged 180 and has cemented his spot ahead of Handscombe which is BS. IMO
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Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #136 –
Quote from: DJC – on
Exactly!  You can't fault his batting in this test, but he was specifically brought into the team to provide a 5th bowler who would be threatening at over 140kph. 

I have a feeling that he is welded on to the test team for the next 6-8 tests and will do nothing.


yep agreed... he batted well and has cemented his spot for the rest of the series and probably beyond. 
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Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #137 –
His technique is ok for Aus conditions where he can hit through the line but his hard hands and heavy feet... Dunno on other surfaces.  Bowling also needs work.

His older brother has a classical technique which the side needs but his penchant for soft dismissals is of concern.

Cant see this side winning in England for the above reasons.  Batsmen have clumsy, power oriented techniques perfect for our tracks but nowhere else.
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?
 

Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #138 –
Quote from: Professer E – on
His technique is ok for Aus conditions where he can hit through the line but his hard hands and heavy feet... Dunno on other surfaces.  Bowling also needs work.

His older brother has a classical technique which the side needs but his penchant for soft dismissals is of concern.

Cant see this side winning in England for the above reasons.  Batsmen have clumsy, power oriented techniques perfect for our tracks but nowhere else.

Is that a product of T20?  Does the IPL, etc mean that our blokes no longer get experience of English conditions via County cricket, Lancashire League, etc?
"Negative waves are not helpful. Try saying something righteous and hopeful instead." Oddball

Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #139 –
Quote from: Professer E – on
His technique is ok for Aus conditions where he can hit through the line but his hard hands and heavy feet... Dunno on other surfaces.  Bowling also needs work.

His older brother has a classical technique which the side needs but his penchant for soft dismissals is of concern.

Cant see this side winning in England for the above reasons.  Batsmen have clumsy, power oriented techniques perfect for our tracks but nowhere else.

Apart from SA no one wins away from home anyway, every series sees the home side doctor up the wickets to suit their bowlers.
Anderson looks like Dale Steyn at home but out here is just a trundler, ditto for Broad, agree on the Marsh bros but the selectors/teammates love them and I agree with DJ that
Mitch Marsh is in the team to stay given his 181 and the love for anything Marsh.
Agree on the technique side too, its all about power and grunt rather than a straight bat next to a pad with no gap, you have your No 3 who cant play spin bowling but none of that matters out here in Aus where its pace and bounce that rule...

Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #140 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on
Apart from SA no one wins away from home anyway,

Apart from the Aussies in South Africa!

Recent series have seen them beating us at home,

And us returning the favour over there!

Probably the two countries with the most similar conditions in world cricket.......
And that’s where we head next.  Will be very interesting!

Cheers
Mal.
Life is pain....... anyone who says differently is selling something.

Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #141 –
Quote from: malo – on
Apart from the Aussies in South Africa!

Recent series have seen them beating us at home,

And us returning the favour over there!

Probably the two countries with the most similar conditions in world cricket.......
And that’s where we head next.  Will be very interesting!

Cheers
Mal.

Think they have performed a bit better on the sub continent than most other visiting teams....Saffies play with plenty of attitude
and dont mind it when the game gets tough and willing, They are usually well led and have decent attacks....often with non descript bowlers outside of their stars who dont generate much hype but get the job done.
Should be a great series.....fancy us to win with our attack and Steve Smith leading the way although the attack will be tested with some of their big name batsman....Elgar, DeVilliers, Du Plessis, Amla and DeKock aint shabby...

Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #142 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on
Think they have performed a bit better on the sub continent than most other visiting teams....Saffies play with plenty of attitude
and dont mind it when the game gets tough and willing, They are usually well led and have decent attacks....often with non descript bowlers outside of their stars who dont generate much hype but get the job done.
Should be a great series.....fancy us to win with our attack and Steve Smith leading the way although the attack will be tested with some of their big name batsman....Elgar, DeVilliers, Du Plessis, Amla and DeKock aint shabby...

DeKoek is a gun......he's looking every bit as dangerous as a keeper batsman as Gilchrist....and I thought we'd never see another one of him.
Life is pain....... anyone who says differently is selling something.

Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #143 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on
Think they have performed a bit better on the sub continent than most other visiting teams....Saffies play with plenty of attitude
and dont mind it when the game gets tough and willing, They are usually well led and have decent attacks....often with non descript bowlers outside of their stars who dont generate much hype but get the job done.
Should be a great series.....fancy us to win with our attack and Steve Smith leading the way although the attack will be tested with some of their big name batsman....Elgar, DeVilliers, Du Plessis, Amla and DeKock aint shabby...

They took one horrible shellacking the last time they went to India. Real bad! We've performed the best in India in recent times.

Australia and South Africa are pretty even. Weird how it works where the "away" sides always wins. Last series here we have to totally overhaul the side for the 3rd Test. That Hobart loss too them has turned things around since for Australia.

Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #144 –
We went into the last home series vs. SA underprepared and got whipped.  Take home message; be prepared, do homework and PLAY LEAD IN MATCHES!!!
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #145 –
.....  And crunch time for Mitch has come sooner rather than later.  No runs and no wickets in first dig, time to produce when it matters. 
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #146 –
Quote from: Professer E – on
.....  And crunch time for Mitch has come sooner rather than later.  No runs and no wickets in first dig, time to produce when it matters.

Well, he certainly produced when it mattered. Batted until the end. To me that knock of 29no off 166 balls was every inch as valuable as his 181 last Test.

Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #147 –
Agreed.  Just need Bancroft to turn starts into runs and Khawaja to get going.  Bird shouldn't play next test, 135 doesn't cut it on flat decks.
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #148 –
Quote from: Professer E – on
Agreed.  Just need Bancroft to turn starts into runs and Khawaja to get going.  Bird shouldn't play next test, 135 doesn't cut it on flat decks.

Dont see it with Bancroft, doesnt have the technique at test level IMO, not convinced about the Marsh bros either, these wickets have been roads and the Poms attack is rubbish.
I like Marcus Harris ahead of Bancroft, more shots and more compact vs the moving ball IMO..

Agree on Bird, lacks pace and lacked penetration like the English quicks....

Khawaja is a decent player IMO but  has looked shaky initially when he starts his innings. this cant play spin thematic seems to have ruined his confidence...his feet are not moving to get behind the ball and his good shots seem to find the field all the time.

re: Sydney test ...Wonder if we might go Agar if Starc doesnt play.....

Re: The Third Test in the Ashes Series - WACA (14 December)

Reply #149 –
Curator shouldn't get another gig.
24 wickets in 5 days is a blight on test cricket