Re: mmvca
Phil is always a big wicket but his unorthodox style is my biggest issue with him. he may score runs but they are often from big slashes, you are always a chance against phil because he has no regard for the field he just goes hard and on the small grounds he has been lucky enough to play on over the years many balls go over the fence. i am not doubting that he can hit a ball but many baseballers im sure can hit a ball well too. i pose a question to everyone. who would you prefer out of the old men, phil eilers or dave jolley?
i would always choose a batsmen who plays correctly over a big swinger. i mean as blokes and team mates i think phil would be the choice as he seems to be a nice guy although he can be quiet cocky at the crease. Phils cockiness does not even compare to that of jolleys however. that might be what you need to be a good bat in this comp!!!
Schnauzer;286205 said:WAL05, I think you're a little harsh on Phil Eilers, he has been a stalwart of the club and everytime we have played against them he is the big wicket. That may have changed this season with the form of Babo, but still, i think he can change a game off his own bat and he cost us a semi final a couple of years ago (i know things can change overnight). Not sure about Dave Jolley or Nev as we play them all after xmas.
In response to your question, who are all the young gun batsman coming through? Babo and Chris Pipe are both young guns, and i don't know Chris David, but all the others guys who are in the Top 10 for runs this season would be over 30 (Harry from Sunshine may be younger than 30 though).
Phil is always a big wicket but his unorthodox style is my biggest issue with him. he may score runs but they are often from big slashes, you are always a chance against phil because he has no regard for the field he just goes hard and on the small grounds he has been lucky enough to play on over the years many balls go over the fence. i am not doubting that he can hit a ball but many baseballers im sure can hit a ball well too. i pose a question to everyone. who would you prefer out of the old men, phil eilers or dave jolley?
i would always choose a batsmen who plays correctly over a big swinger. i mean as blokes and team mates i think phil would be the choice as he seems to be a nice guy although he can be quiet cocky at the crease. Phils cockiness does not even compare to that of jolleys however. that might be what you need to be a good bat in this comp!!!