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I still reckon seeing KP get out is better.
I still reckon seeing KP get out is better.
Watson - Love him or hate him?
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lewissaffin
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Difference is.. Watson actually plays decent cricket shots and is therefore screwing up something decent :/
LIONS then DAYLIGHT;386351 said:
Difference is.. Watson actually plays decent cricket shots and is therefore screwing up something decent :/
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Im quite happy for him to get out in the 90's every innings he bats, we'll win more games then we lose.
Come on, do you honestly think it isn't funny to see KP get out, the guy thinks his the greatest cricketer to ever set foot on a field. Seeing him run himself out in South Africa was a classic, not least because half way down the pitch he looked at Trott as if to say "sacrifice yourself" but instead KP just kept running.
I never liked selfish cricketers when I played the game so why would I like them now. In my mind KP is a selfish cricketer who plays it primarily for the pursuit of individual greatness rather than team success.
Im quite happy for him to get out in the 90's every innings he bats, we'll win more games then we lose.
Come on, do you honestly think it isn't funny to see KP get out, the guy thinks his the greatest cricketer to ever set foot on a field. Seeing him run himself out in South Africa was a classic, not least because half way down the pitch he looked at Trott as if to say "sacrifice yourself" but instead KP just kept running.
I never liked selfish cricketers when I played the game so why would I like them now. In my mind KP is a selfish cricketer who plays it primarily for the pursuit of individual greatness rather than team success.
Sober Symonds
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Sure, but it's how he does it. There are times when you need to show a stiff upper lip and get on with it, or to pull your head in and maintain some dignity. There are times when you should think beyond the "me/now".
One of the more lamentable moments in Test cricket.
Mind you, he had to break through sooner or later. It would have been fun to watch the torment continue but it was becoming more of an issue than the contest between the teams.
Mousey;386291 said:
Sure, but it's how he does it. There are times when you need to show a stiff upper lip and get on with it, or to pull your head in and maintain some dignity. There are times when you should think beyond the "me/now".
eddiesmith;386306 said:99% of people watching were spewing
One of the more lamentable moments in Test cricket.
Mind you, he had to break through sooner or later. It would have been fun to watch the torment continue but it was becoming more of an issue than the contest between the teams.
Sober Symonds
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Didn't see the interview. Fair chance he looked a bit silly. Depends on the context though - maybe he was at training. One thing you have clarified for us though: he was not representing his country on the international stage.
By the way, what do you mean can't get a game "skillwise"? He can only put the runs on the board, and you can't take that away from him.
Didn't see the interview. Fair chance he looked a bit silly. Depends on the context though - maybe he was at training. One thing you have clarified for us though: he was not representing his country on the international stage.
By the way, what do you mean can't get a game "skillwise"? He can only put the runs on the board, and you can't take that away from him.
breeno
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Actually played my fair share of games in the reserves and one at the top, but thanks for the sneaky insult.
It shouldn't make a difference, when it's hot, I wear singlets. When it's hot people like to wear less restricting clothes. Would you blame him if he was in a jumper and it was freezing?
D.K;386529 said:PLaying d grade club level vs international level. bit of a difference
Actually played my fair share of games in the reserves and one at the top, but thanks for the sneaky insult.
It shouldn't make a difference, when it's hot, I wear singlets. When it's hot people like to wear less restricting clothes. Would you blame him if he was in a jumper and it was freezing?
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I really think there has been WAY too much read into this, I'm sure there are some people giggling out there at the idea that we are even discussing this.
But the thing is, when I first saw it, the rest of the team were in either their playing uniform or their representative uniform to come out and shake hands. Watson was the only one in his training uniform. He was probably wearing this for comfort, as you say Breeno, but he probably should have just chucked on a shirt to go out and show his respects to their game just played. Australia is one of not many countries that singlets are very acceptable, but they still show a little bit of tardiness, you are either showing off your guns or you are a bogan (stereotype). He should have conformed with his team and shown that respect to the opposition.
breeno;386559 said:Actually played my fair share of games in the reserves and one at the top, but thanks for the sneaky insult.
It shouldn't make a difference, when it's hot, I wear singlets. When it's hot people like to wear less restricting clothes. Would you blame him if he was in a jumper and it was freezing?
I really think there has been WAY too much read into this, I'm sure there are some people giggling out there at the idea that we are even discussing this.
But the thing is, when I first saw it, the rest of the team were in either their playing uniform or their representative uniform to come out and shake hands. Watson was the only one in his training uniform. He was probably wearing this for comfort, as you say Breeno, but he probably should have just chucked on a shirt to go out and show his respects to their game just played. Australia is one of not many countries that singlets are very acceptable, but they still show a little bit of tardiness, you are either showing off your guns or you are a bogan (stereotype). He should have conformed with his team and shown that respect to the opposition.
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Who cares what we wears FFS, Watson is a great bloke and should be supported.
Who cares what we wears FFS, Watson is a great bloke and should be supported.
eddiesmith
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If it was at the one day game then he wasnt even playing and had been out having a hit in the netsSober Symonds;386514 said:
Sober Symonds
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FFS, I was just pointing out as an aside that I thought it looked a bit tacky. I'm not calling for the ICC to step in over it.
Yes, you know I don't like him. That's what this thread is for, isn't it? Strangely enough, there's not one like this for Mitch Johnson, Marcus North, Brad Haddin, or anyone else. Only widespread dislike for SW could sustain 8+ pages of such plop.
Precisely.
Although Boris and I disagree on a multitude of issues, his comments summed it up wonderfully well. Credit where it's due - good post.
breeno;386524 said:
FFS, I was just pointing out as an aside that I thought it looked a bit tacky. I'm not calling for the ICC to step in over it.
Yes, you know I don't like him. That's what this thread is for, isn't it? Strangely enough, there's not one like this for Mitch Johnson, Marcus North, Brad Haddin, or anyone else. Only widespread dislike for SW could sustain 8+ pages of such plop.
D.K;386529 said:PLaying d grade club level vs international level. bit of a difference
Precisely.
Although Boris and I disagree on a multitude of issues, his comments summed it up wonderfully well. Credit where it's due - good post.
eddiesmith
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I would start a Marcus North one but it would probably get deleted
I would start a Marcus North one but it would probably get deleted
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I still think that the main reason people dislike Watson is because his a good looking guy.
I still think that the main reason people dislike Watson is because his a good looking guy.
TeeJay1860
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nah sorry mate. I think its the arrogance.
That and the fact that he's actually scoring runs and taking wickets! that sort of stuff is bound to make us poms hate him!
LIONS then DAYLIGHT;386619 said:
nah sorry mate. I think its the arrogance.
That and the fact that he's actually scoring runs and taking wickets! that sort of stuff is bound to make us poms hate him!
Sober Symonds
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Is he? I always thought he looked like a try-hard, but I'll take your word for it. Not something I've been concerned with. Perhaps I may have taken a bit of pity if he looked like a cross between Peter Siddle and Dom Thornley, but it seriously didn't feature in my opinions of the man.
There are many reasons. I'm not that shallow His body language/conduct is what attracts most chagrin, I'm just re-hashing old ground.
LIONS then DAYLIGHT;386619 said:
Is he? I always thought he looked like a try-hard, but I'll take your word for it. Not something I've been concerned with. Perhaps I may have taken a bit of pity if he looked like a cross between Peter Siddle and Dom Thornley, but it seriously didn't feature in my opinions of the man.
There are many reasons. I'm not that shallow
His body language/conduct is what attracts most chagrin, I'm just re-hashing old ground.Re: Watson - Love him or hate him?
There's an image I didn't need...
Sober Symonds;386737 said:Is he? I always thought he looked like a try-hard, but I'll take your word for it. Not something I've been concerned with. Perhaps I may have taken a bit of pity if he looked like a cross between Peter Siddle and Dom Thornley, but it seriously didn't feature in my opinions of the man.
There are many reasons. I'm not that shallow
There's an image I didn't need...
Sober Symonds
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What if I threw in Doug Bollinger's hair style and Mark Cosgrove's guts?
Sorry, I'm dragging this way down.
What if I threw in Doug Bollinger's hair style and Mark Cosgrove's guts?
Sorry, I'm dragging this way down.