Re: Australian Off Season Thread.

by brockley Sun 03 May 2015, 03:06

http://www.cricketnsw.com.au/news/news-archive/2015/5/2/nsw-blues-squad-announced
NSW squad no Henry or Doran.

by lardbucket Sun 03 May 2015, 07:14

Seems a bit harsh on Scott Henry.

by Nath Sun 03 May 2015, 11:50

Cowan probably took his spot?

by Ethics? The Gall! Wed 06 May 2015, 07:32

sanagakarra signs with hurricanes. that might even make a few bbl games watchable

by Big Dog Wed 06 May 2015, 09:11

Ethics? The Gall! wrote:sanagakarra signs with hurricanes. that might even make a few bbl games watchable

..so long as Tait stays on the reserve bench.

by horace Fri 08 May 2015, 03:31

Should ACB employ a draft system for players yet to make a 1st class debut, similar to AFL?

Perhaps each state could have 2 picks each. Each would be required - barring injury to select at least one of the two in any first class match.

Would help bring on ypung talent, eliminate some of the faithful old retainers and even up the competition.

The jellies and the billies are barely grade standard nowadays and this may be a way of evening up the shield

Might be a wa

by brockley Fri 08 May 2015, 07:02

http://m.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-and-cricket-australia-are-facing-more-turf-wars-due-to-a-scheduling-clash-over-easter-in-2016/story-fnp04d70-1227343965150?login=1
Clash again with Shield final and AFL.
Does the AFL ever stop growing.

by Nath Mon 11 May 2015, 04:55

Big Dog wrote:
Ethics? The Gall! wrote:sanagakarra signs with hurricanes. that might even make a few bbl games watchable

..so long as Tait stays on the reserve bench.

pleased with the acquisition of Dan Christian, BD?

by horace Mon 11 May 2015, 05:34

It seems the race for the English coach job is down to two Australians - Gillespie and the BNLG.

Langer would fit right in with the gin swilling establishment and merlin types who run pom cricket

by Big Dog Mon 11 May 2015, 09:23

Nath wrote:
Big Dog wrote:
Ethics? The Gall! wrote:sanagakarra signs with hurricanes. that might even make a few bbl games watchable

..so long as Tait stays on the reserve bench.

pleased with the acquisition of Dan Christian, BD?

by Nath Tue 12 May 2015, 04:41

7th team to be added to Matador Cup
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/cricket-australia-introduce-ca-xi-new-team-matador-one-day-cup-competition-young-stars/2015-05-12

The introduction of a new team, called the CA XI, is a two-year trial, with the squad comprised of players from around the country who narrowly missed out on selection by their respective states.

The squad will be chosen by State Talent Managers and guided by the National Selection Panel, with an eye to fast-tracking the development of promising players.

HOW IT WORKS

- Six states choose their 15-player Matador One-Day Cup squads

- The State Talent Managers and NSP then pick the CA XI squad from the remaining unselected players

- Troy Cooley to coach, Graeme Hick to assist

- Matador Cup to run in its tournament format as it has done in the previous two seasons

by skully Tue 12 May 2015, 06:32

It'd be piss funny if the Also Rans (7th side) win the thing.

by Big Dog Tue 12 May 2015, 09:00

skully wrote:It'd be piss funny if the Also Rans (7th side) win the thing.

Why not. Remember when Aust A beat Australia in an ODI series a few years back?

by skully Tue 12 May 2015, 10:41

Indeed.

by Nath Wed 13 May 2015, 02:16

Phil Jaques named as new coach of Qld Bulls
http://cricketa.us/1HcEtt1

by Nath Fri 15 May 2015, 04:10

Team Gayle playing as part of the Renegades next BBL season

by Nath Fri 15 May 2015, 05:50

David Saker to coach the Bushrangers. (and Renegades)
David Hussey is the batting coach
Mick Lewis is the bowling coach

http://www.cricket.com.au/news/david-saker-joins-cricket-victoria-bushrangers-on-three-year-deal-as-head-coach/2015-05-15

by horace Fri 15 May 2015, 06:02

Confirms what has been an open secret....

Good that little Brazen gets a gig as batting coach.

But having 0/113 as bowling coach is a bit of a worry. I am all for the Vics playing positive cricket, but bowling pies to encourage positive cricket from the opposition is to be avoided.

by Bradman Fri 15 May 2015, 06:58

Those who do......etc,etc.

by Nath Sun 17 May 2015, 11:45

Haddin has retired from ODIs

by Blackadder Thu 21 May 2015, 08:32

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-21/australia27s-female-domestic-cricketers-get-pay-rise/6487232?section=sport

Australia's female domestic cricketers have been given a pay rise.

A $600,000 investment by Cricket Australia (CA) and the state and territory associations will more than double the best state players' pay to $17,000.

In addition to these domestic payments, CA-contracted cricketers can earn retainers of more than $50,000 plus tour payments, lifting potential earnings to $85,000 over the coming year.

The investment will take the total Women's Payment Fund to $2.26 million - up 36 per cent on last year.