Re: Watson dropped for Adelaide

by Henry Sun 23 Nov 2008, 15:22

Symonds had clearly established himself as a quality test player for a couple of years.

And I think it's safe to say that he's had more than his fair share of favourable umpiring decisions as well......

by *Buckaroo* Sun 23 Nov 2008, 15:24

Symonds had clearly established himself as a quality test player for a couple of years.

In Bucknor's absence that credential needs to be revisited.

by JGK Sun 23 Nov 2008, 15:27

*Buckaroo* wrote:
Symonds had clearly established himself as a quality test player for a couple of years.

In Bucknor's absence that credential needs to be revisited.

Predictable and unfunny response from a Subi.

by *Buckaroo* Sun 23 Nov 2008, 15:33

JGK wrote:
*Buckaroo* wrote:
Symonds had clearly established himself as a quality test player for a couple of years.

In Bucknor's absence that credential needs to be revisited.

Predictable and unfunny response from a Subi.

farquit, it seems is not a title you hold lightly .

by Zat Sun 23 Nov 2008, 21:26

Australian cricket in crisis...

by Red Sun 23 Nov 2008, 21:59

Interesting that Punter in his post-match interview on the ground had already predicted that Siddle would come into the line-up (perhaps ahead of Clark) before the team was even announced.

by JGK Sun 23 Nov 2008, 22:21

Red wrote:Interesting that Punter in his post-match interview on the ground had already predicted that Siddle would come into the line-up (perhaps ahead of Clark) before the team was even announced.

It's would be interesting to know when Ponting formally became a selector. All evidence to date suggests that he is crap at it.

Seriously, the couldn't possibly play Siddle over Clark.

by JGK Sun 23 Nov 2008, 22:23

Although News Limited at least are talking it up:

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24695699-2722,00.html

by G.Wood Sun 23 Nov 2008, 22:36

"I think you're better off giving them an opportunity and seeing how they go and see what they can do"

Ponting cheaping test cricket

by Para Batsman Sun 23 Nov 2008, 22:40

JGK wrote:WTF has Siddle done to be labelled the No 4 pace bowler in the country? He appears to have been outbowled by a few contemporaries in the current shield match.

Watto's bowling is unlikely to be effective in Adelaide and his batting is rubbish so fair enough that he got dropped. Berry is wrong BTW, Symonds had clearly established himself as a quality test player for a couple of years.

Actually Watson is a bloody good bat.

by G.Wood Sun 23 Nov 2008, 22:46

Para Batsman wrote:
JGK wrote:WTF has Siddle done to be labelled the No 4 pace bowler in the country? He appears to have been outbowled by a few contemporaries in the current shield match.

Watto's bowling is unlikely to be effective in Adelaide and his batting is rubbish so fair enough that he got dropped. Berry is wrong BTW, Symonds had clearly established himself as a quality test player for a couple of years.

Actually Watson is a bloody good bat.

In FC and LOIs he is a competent attacking bat.

In tests he seems to bottle it and turns into a scratchy crab

by Para Batsman Sun 23 Nov 2008, 22:52

G.Wood wrote:
Para Batsman wrote:
JGK wrote:WTF has Siddle done to be labelled the No 4 pace bowler in the country? He appears to have been outbowled by a few contemporaries in the current shield match.

Watto's bowling is unlikely to be effective in Adelaide and his batting is rubbish so fair enough that he got dropped. Berry is wrong BTW, Symonds had clearly established himself as a quality test player for a couple of years.

Actually Watson is a bloody good bat.

In FC and LOIs he is a competent attacking bat.

In tests he seems to bottle it and turns into a scratchy crab

Yep and the sooner he realises it the better,

He has been out three times to a forward defensive push. That's not Watson. He needs a couple of ODI's.

by JGK Sun 23 Nov 2008, 23:00

G.Wood wrote:"I think you're better off giving them an opportunity and seeing how they go and see what they can do"

Ponting cheaping test cricket

Can the man be any more out of touch?

by tac Mon 24 Nov 2008, 03:05

Phurt . . .

by G.Wood Mon 24 Nov 2008, 03:10

by tac Mon 24 Nov 2008, 03:11

virgin

by G.Wood Mon 24 Nov 2008, 03:12

ssssssshhhhhh

by tac Mon 24 Nov 2008, 03:14

Give Byron a call . . .

by Ross Mon 24 Nov 2008, 03:16

I still haven't worked out how averaging under 25 with the bat and over 30 with the ball could be considered a breakthrough series.

by G.Wood Mon 24 Nov 2008, 03:19

It could have been 15 and 60

by Bradman Mon 24 Nov 2008, 03:22

If it'd been 15 and sixty his name would've been Brett.

by Zat Mon 24 Nov 2008, 04:02

G.Wood wrote:"I think you're better off giving them an opportunity and seeing how they go and see what they can do"

Ponting cheaping test cricket

If he's talking about dropping someone who isn't performing then I have no problem with the idea of giving someone else a go.

by DJ_Smerk Mon 09 Nov 2009, 07:29

One can only hope this is the headline for the forthcoming Test series against the West Indies.

by Bradman Mon 09 Nov 2009, 07:36

Don't think so.

by DJ_Smerk Mon 09 Nov 2009, 07:36

I said I hope! I'm not expecting them to drop him....

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