Mighty Tasmania v Wimpy Billies, Sheffield Shield Final, 22-26 March, 2013

Cruel to say of Punter that he's P/T in Hobart.


The theatre was the Tas collapse and recovery in their second innings. Otherwise, looks like it was a desperately slow match. Chess without the strategy or drama.

Has any alteration of the final format been mooted?

PS: Congrats to the Bicep Devils!

Clearly that should have read "Par-T"

I agree that the Shield final needs a re-vamp. In recent times it's just been a battle for first innings points. How about scrapping points and making it timeless?

Henry wrote:I agree that the Shield final needs a re-vamp. In recent times it's just been a battle for first innings points. How about scrapping points and making it timeless?

There are no points in the final. Its run along the same lines as a test match except the host team wins if its a draw.

Big Dog wrote:

Henry wrote:I agree that the Shield final needs a re-vamp. In recent times it's just been a battle for first innings points. How about scrapping points and making it timeless?

There are no points in the final. Its run along the same lines as a test match except the host team wins if its a draw.

Well that's even worse, because of course the home team will prepare the flattest pitch of all time.

I propose that His Lardship and BD meet up for a piss-up.

Two heads are better than one.

Wouldn't that make 3?

Three, or even 4!

Nice work, Tozzies

So what's that- Three of the last six Shields for Tasmania? Not bad all things considered, but they still haven't produced a world class cricketer since Ponting.

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So what's that- Three of the last six Shields for Tasmania? Not bad all things considered, but they still haven't produced a world class cricketer since Ponting.

What about Wade?


j/k

Henry wrote:So what's that- Three of the last six Shields for Tasmania? Not bad all things considered, but they still haven't produced a world class cricketer since Ponting.

Neither has any of the other states including those in the current test side.

Except for Pup.

Late from me but a to the Tigers.

Great Article. Pity no one from Cric Oz will probably ever read it.

Link

Big Dog wrote:Great Article.

aye!

falling a bit low, this thread was

pump it up lardy and BD

Henry wrote:I agree that the Shield final needs a re-vamp. In recent times it's just been a battle for first innings points. How about scrapping points and making it timeless?

I know this is a recurring jibe of your, but I don't think there is much truth in it, unless 'recent' means 'in 2012-2013 only'.

IIRC, most of the Shield Finals in the last 30 years, even in the last 10, have yielded outright results. One of the few draws that did occur, years ago now admittedly, was a case of the last wicket pair hanging on against the odds to save the Shield for their side.

Anyway - Tozzies rule again. Three Shields. Not bad for a state which has fewer inhabitants than Blacktown in Western Spivland. I hope Dan Marsh can continue Tim Coyle's fantastic work and results. Having Ponting for another season would help.

aye...mudge is just trying to rain on the parade

lardbucket wrote:Possibly. He's the highest scorer in Shield cricket this year, by some distance; currently closing in on a thousand runs for the season at an average of 80+. (Ponting)

Meanwhile most other batsmen have struggled, and bowlers like Sayers, Mennie, Butterworth, Bird, and Gannon have been wreaking havoc.

If Harris doesn't break down, and bowls well in the 5 day final, he will probably earn himself a trip to England. He's probably in a straight shoot-out with Faulkner and Hilfenhaus.

... this from a year ago, before Harris' heroics in three series.

Henry wrote:

JGK wrote:Still, 200 ahead looks like it might be enough.

Really happy for Rhino.

Why? History says he's already bowled too many overs in this match and will likely break down.

Trevved?

Henry wrote:Perhaps Darren Lehmann isn't the bold new coach to take Australian Cricket forward afterall?

it's the way you tell them