mattfb
Chairman of Selectors
Yeah, I like us playing them but Dougie is still only 27 and Cameron younger then that so it's still helping us and Australia as they have 7-10 years left in them.
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angryangy
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It was an interesting exercise in experience. Reardon and Swan both demonstrated the virtues of being relatively new players in an experienced side. They played positive, but not impetuous. After a good bowling performance, impetuous was the only way to describe NSW's batting.
The Bulls' batting was rugged and although it wasn't a high class performance, they played pretty straight and generally gave a fight at each wicket. Reardon gave them a bit of polish at the end and it would interesting to think what could have happened if he was up the order batting with Carseldine instead of holing out with number 11.
In their turn to bat, NSW did all those wrong things. They probably could have played simpler, straighter and more resilient, something in line with the 3.5 runs an over they needed. Steve Smith settled them, but he too could have gotten himself out in a ridiculous fashion. His partnership with Daniel Smith a rare period of tranquillity that seemed like it had put the match beyond hope for Queensland. Alas, when Daniel Smith threw his wicket to long off, though the pressure of runs hadn't yet reached an unbearable measure, but the trail of wickets told a sorry story. It wasn't any one batsman's folly, but both Smiths were in sight of the goal when they succumbed.
The Bulls' opening bowlers were the definition of tireless, they didn't lose heart as sixes flew early on and in the end they bowled the first 20 overs without a change, in itself tactically astute, the captain realising that the game would be decided by early wickets. Unlike NSW, they had the extra paceman, though Thornely filled that gap for his side with medium pace, the Blues' attack appear less even. Probably the most notable inconsistency was a not-quite vintage Doug Bollinger, bowling rank medium pace and not really landing too many on the same spot.
The Bulls will find some extra strength in Martin Love, Andy Bichel and Ashley Noffke. The Blues are missing quite a few more, but they can hope to get back almost none. Stuart MacGill might pop in somewhere along the line, but Phil Jaques won't return from injury this season. Bracken will return from injury, but is expected to play ODIs in January. Katich and Clark will indisposed for most of the summer; Haddin, Clarke and Lee even more so. No matter what combination the Blues' selectors pull out, they have to rely on half a dozen inexperienced batsmen for this season. However, by the start of 09-10, they should be starting to look at an impressive list of young and battle hardened players.
The Bulls' batting was rugged and although it wasn't a high class performance, they played pretty straight and generally gave a fight at each wicket. Reardon gave them a bit of polish at the end and it would interesting to think what could have happened if he was up the order batting with Carseldine instead of holing out with number 11.
In their turn to bat, NSW did all those wrong things. They probably could have played simpler, straighter and more resilient, something in line with the 3.5 runs an over they needed. Steve Smith settled them, but he too could have gotten himself out in a ridiculous fashion. His partnership with Daniel Smith a rare period of tranquillity that seemed like it had put the match beyond hope for Queensland. Alas, when Daniel Smith threw his wicket to long off, though the pressure of runs hadn't yet reached an unbearable measure, but the trail of wickets told a sorry story. It wasn't any one batsman's folly, but both Smiths were in sight of the goal when they succumbed.
The Bulls' opening bowlers were the definition of tireless, they didn't lose heart as sixes flew early on and in the end they bowled the first 20 overs without a change, in itself tactically astute, the captain realising that the game would be decided by early wickets. Unlike NSW, they had the extra paceman, though Thornely filled that gap for his side with medium pace, the Blues' attack appear less even. Probably the most notable inconsistency was a not-quite vintage Doug Bollinger, bowling rank medium pace and not really landing too many on the same spot.
The Bulls will find some extra strength in Martin Love, Andy Bichel and Ashley Noffke. The Blues are missing quite a few more, but they can hope to get back almost none. Stuart MacGill might pop in somewhere along the line, but Phil Jaques won't return from injury this season. Bracken will return from injury, but is expected to play ODIs in January. Katich and Clark will indisposed for most of the summer; Haddin, Clarke and Lee even more so. No matter what combination the Blues' selectors pull out, they have to rely on half a dozen inexperienced batsmen for this season. However, by the start of 09-10, they should be starting to look at an impressive list of young and battle hardened players.
On paper they had enough pacemen, 3 is usually enough and with Bollinger, Henriques and Bird they had the 3. Problem was Bollinger wasn't at his peak so that left us with the shortage. With no Cameron or Bracken we only had Cockley and after his last match the selectors probably weren't confident in him. Of course could have played Lambert who has been one of the better batters for our side and handy with the ball.
Anyway with our FRC hopes pretty much gone I hope we stick with the youth rather than bringing in some old guy like Mail.
Anyway with our FRC hopes pretty much gone I hope we stick with the youth rather than bringing in some old guy like Mail.
RIP Peter Forrest dad. Ed Cowan has been promoted in his place and Mail has indeed been dropped from our side. Cockley is back as is Bollinger. Can't wait for Bollinger to unleash.
And as seems to be the trend we have gone in with only 3 specialist bowlers, although Henriques and Lambert are pretty handy. Big call was dropping Hauritz even though hes been the pick of the bowlers.
And as seems to be the trend we have gone in with only 3 specialist bowlers, although Henriques and Lambert are pretty handy. Big call was dropping Hauritz even though hes been the pick of the bowlers.
Hehe never seen a bowler get banished for that rule.
Nice to see James Pattinson getting a go he looks to be a talent with the ball and I hear hes handy with the bat.
NSW match poor day all round. A start from Henriques again but failed to convert and Steven Smith did alright but not much fight from the rest. Then the bowlers didn't look too threatening with Cockley and Lambert again going the journey.
Nice to see James Pattinson getting a go he looks to be a talent with the ball and I hear hes handy with the bat.
NSW match poor day all round. A start from Henriques again but failed to convert and Steven Smith did alright but not much fight from the rest. Then the bowlers didn't look too threatening with Cockley and Lambert again going the journey.
smssia0112
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The good Pattinson (not the one with a test cap to his name) gets 3 wickets on debut, great start, and Nannes taken out of the attack after a single legal delivery. Day had it all.
Good to see Siddle back for the Vics too.
Is Darren Pattinson still injured or just not good enough? Even if he isn't I doubt he'll be getting many games barring injuries.
Good to see Siddle back for the Vics too.
Is Darren Pattinson still injured or just not good enough? Even if he isn't I doubt he'll be getting many games barring injuries.
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The good Pattinson? Don't you rate Darren Pattinson? He's got a pretty impressive Domestic record. Played 19 First Class games, taken 61 wickets at 29, had a very impressive season for Notts before getting his England Call-up. He's also got an impressive List A average of 24, from 24 games taking 34 wickets. He's a good bowler, can see why he got an England cap, was just a shame he had to get it against a real in form South African side in conditions that didn't suit him. He did get the wickets of Amla and Prince though, so he didn't perform too badly.
Wow that Cockley certainly is a hit or miss bowler. He was missing yesterday and early today now hes got a 5 fer. Bollinger bowling better today picking up 2 wickets.
Raining in the other match but North continuing his good form with another 100. Rogers off to a good start, Dorey the chief destroyer for WA.
Raining in the other match but North continuing his good form with another 100. Rogers off to a good start, Dorey the chief destroyer for WA.
Great fight shown by Henriques, sounds like he had to go through some really tough bowling conditions with the ball swinging and then reverse swinging around. This is what I wanted to see from him.
Wright certainly has been a good recuirt for Victoria, just bagged himself a 5 fer. North scored back to back 100s to go with his 2 wickets in the 1st inns.
Wright certainly has been a good recuirt for Victoria, just bagged himself a 5 fer. North scored back to back 100s to go with his 2 wickets in the 1st inns.
mattfb
Chairman of Selectors
Yeah Henriques is really maturing as a batsmen recently. Daniel Smith hit 70 in 66 minutes off 50 balls too
I wonder what would have happened if Daniel Smith failed again. But that knock will certainly see him given a few more games. If only he could play that knock in the FRC.
Hope the selectors keep the faith in the batters, surely just need more games to settle into this level. I hear Mail was injured so he wasn't actually dropped.
Hope the selectors keep the faith in the batters, surely just need more games to settle into this level. I hear Mail was injured so he wasn't actually dropped.
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though today might be his day.Not bowling with so much pace but well controlled swing on both side of the wicket for him.
WA is all depend on Marsh now.
