South Africa in Australia
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The Edge Of Willow
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That is incorrect: Collingwood last won the premiership in 1990.
Jolldo87;315695 said:
That is incorrect: Collingwood last won the premiership in 1990.
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Another rubbish effort from Australia. The middle order has been terrible, giving the side absolutely nothing at the moment and it's putting a fair amount of pressure on Hopes and the tail. After the top two or three bats we have nothing at the moment, The Husseys appear to have a minimal amount of form, Haddin has done very little as did White when he was there.
It shows just how crucial Michael Clarke is to the Australian side, he would be jumping at the chance to play as he knows he's in good form and is very capable of scoring runs in this format. Clarke holds the side together and his batting has been sorely missed. They've got to bring in another player to help solidify the middle order, Marcus North would be the perfect player to add to the side, it would at least give the team some stability as well as someone who can play a few shots to counter-attack.
Didn't see the bowling tonight but it looks like it was crap with the exception of Bracken who is our only good bowler at this point. Johnson's return was ordinary, Tait was all over the shop and Hauritz bowled four and twenty's. At least Hopes was able to stem the tide somewhat.
Fielding looks to be what really hurt too. Can't afford to drop catches at this level, especially numerous opportunities. Tait might find himself out for the next game with Hilfenhaus maybe coming back in. Australia seemed to do a lot better without a specialist spinner which is a little surprising. I'm surprised David Hussey wasn't thrown the ball when the others were taking a bit of damage.
I can guarantee Heal wouldn't have bowled the garbage that looked to be served up tonight. Heal is a solid one-day bowler who is getting better with every season he plays. His average of about 25 this season is one of the best in the competition and is definitely one of the best in terms of domestic spinners. I'd even go for Xavier Doherty also who also looks promising.
I've never rated Hauritz and tonight looks like he had a poor game. Considering he is a specialist one-day player and plays at the SCG often, you'd think he would have bowled better than he did tonight.
Another rubbish effort from Australia. The middle order has been terrible, giving the side absolutely nothing at the moment and it's putting a fair amount of pressure on Hopes and the tail. After the top two or three bats we have nothing at the moment, The Husseys appear to have a minimal amount of form, Haddin has done very little as did White when he was there.
It shows just how crucial Michael Clarke is to the Australian side, he would be jumping at the chance to play as he knows he's in good form and is very capable of scoring runs in this format. Clarke holds the side together and his batting has been sorely missed. They've got to bring in another player to help solidify the middle order, Marcus North would be the perfect player to add to the side, it would at least give the team some stability as well as someone who can play a few shots to counter-attack.
Didn't see the bowling tonight but it looks like it was crap with the exception of Bracken who is our only good bowler at this point. Johnson's return was ordinary, Tait was all over the shop and Hauritz bowled four and twenty's. At least Hopes was able to stem the tide somewhat.
Fielding looks to be what really hurt too. Can't afford to drop catches at this level, especially numerous opportunities. Tait might find himself out for the next game with Hilfenhaus maybe coming back in. Australia seemed to do a lot better without a specialist spinner which is a little surprising. I'm surprised David Hussey wasn't thrown the ball when the others were taking a bit of damage.
grapedo;315248 said:
I can guarantee Heal wouldn't have bowled the garbage that looked to be served up tonight. Heal is a solid one-day bowler who is getting better with every season he plays. His average of about 25 this season is one of the best in the competition and is definitely one of the best in terms of domestic spinners. I'd even go for Xavier Doherty also who also looks promising.
I've never rated Hauritz and tonight looks like he had a poor game. Considering he is a specialist one-day player and plays at the SCG often, you'd think he would have bowled better than he did tonight.
eddiesmith
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Re: South Africa in Australia
Boucher out for South Africa, will miss both matches
Boucher out for South Africa, will miss both matches
Re: South Africa in Australia
I understand that but the inclusion of Heal in the Australian side is a bigger risk than Duminy in the test side. I was saying that it was not a good comparison.
Panesar in the England side or something along the lines would have been a more valid comparison.
Ljp86;315293 said:
I understand that but the inclusion of Heal in the Australian side is a bigger risk than Duminy in the test side. I was saying that it was not a good comparison.
Panesar in the England side or something along the lines would have been a more valid comparison.
eddiesmith
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Re: South Africa in Australia
Should bring in McGain to replace Hauritz
Should bring in McGain to replace Hauritz
siddle2franklin
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Re: South Africa in Australia
i thought kallis was gonna catch that ball in his mouth for a second
i thought kallis was gonna catch that ball in his mouth for a second
Jolldo87
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I wouldn't bag you anyway. There's no need for it.
Haven't won in 50 years. As Breeno said they lost two Grand Finals in a row.
grapedo;315589 said:Haha
But then you can't bag me out becuase I will just say that you thought south Africa would win too.
I wouldn't bag you anyway. There's no need for it.
grapedo;315590 said:
Haven't won in 50 years. As Breeno said they lost two Grand Finals in a row.
bundybullz08
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Re: South Africa in Australia
go the lions.
Jolldo87;315695 said:I wouldn't bag you anyway. There's no need for it.
Haven't won in 50 years. As Breeno said they lost two Grand Finals in a row.
go the lions.
Babies Arm
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umpire said not out. couldnt see the hot spot either
grapedo;316089 said:
umpire said not out. couldnt see the hot spot either
The Edge Of Willow
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Re: South Africa in Australia
That is incorrect: Collingwood last won the premiership in 1990.
Jolldo87;315695 said:
That is incorrect: Collingwood last won the premiership in 1990.
eddiesmith
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Re: South Africa in Australia
Boucher out for South Africa, will miss both matches
Boucher out for South Africa, will miss both matches
Jolldo87
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Re: South Africa in Australia
Those commentators were talking about Gibbs like he is one of the best batsman ever.
He's a good batsman but there are many better. They don't get that carried away when commentating about Ponting, Kallis and others. Just because he hits boundaries doesn't mean they have to go crazy about him.
Those commentators were talking about Gibbs like he is one of the best batsman ever.
He's a good batsman but there are many better. They don't get that carried away when commentating about Ponting, Kallis and others. Just because he hits boundaries doesn't mean they have to go crazy about him.
