NZ v Australia Test #2
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<p>I've been a slack bastard at following the domestic cricket this season. Anyone standing out as a decent opener in the four dayers? (he asks with hope)</p>
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<p>Well, Jeet Raval scored a double ton against Otago in this current round. But his last ten scores before that were all under 30, so...</p>
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<p>Ben Smith is getting a bit of chat. The cricketer, not the rugby player. The All Black rugby player, of course, not the shitty Otago/BOP clothing label guy. But we're not talking about them anyway.</p> -
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<p>That's particularly pertinent especially when discussing BC spinners but we went into the first test with a spinner and got hammered but went into this with four seamers and look to be on the way to a sound beating. He's hardly the messiah.</p>
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<p>holy fuck, do you type shit out just to "hear" yourself? It was explained to you above why we thought he might have made a difference. You've ignored it and basically gone down the "he's not Warne, so who cares" path. </p>
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<p>His average makes fuck all difference when the reason given was i thought he would be able to bowl economically and create wickets through pressure, something almost all our bowlers have failed to do this summer, most especially Craig. </p> -
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<p>I didn't break down every individual word I guess, just not sure how a guy with a first class bowling average of 52 deserves a mention but I may be proven wrong.</p>
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<p>Henry is a pretty handy batsman but I think he has the Mark Craig touch of a lot of not outs. I think Southee has the most talent but the least application.</p>
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<p>As others have mentioned of more concern is his bowling.</p>
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<p>The incumbent test spinner didn't deserve a mention? The incumbent spinner who the current coach & selectors still dropped Mark Craig for - even with his first class bowling average of 52.</p>
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<p>I recall people mentioning that about Southee too...</p> -
<p>If the tail can somehow scrap their way through the rest of the day, the lead would be what - about 230-250 something like that?</p>
<p>Could be a tricky chase on day 5 if our bowlers manage to get it right.</p>
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<p>That is a couple of very big IF's involved in my moment of optimism.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="mariner4life" data-cid="560194" data-time="1456191975">
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<p>holy fuck, do you type shit out just to "hear" yourself? It was explained to you above why we thought he might have made a difference. You've ignored it and basically gone down the "he's not Warne, so who cares" path. </p>
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<p>His average makes fuck all difference when the reason given was i thought he would be able to bowl economically and create wickets through pressure, something almost all our bowlers have failed to do this summer, most especially Craig. </p>
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<p>Stop getting all internet tough guy when someone disagrees with you Noodle arms....all I'm pointing out is that he's unproven. Not only that he's gone for over 6 an over in ODIs. Less in tests obviously but three matches isn't much to gauge is it ? </p>
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<p>He might have made a difference, but I think Taylors record indicates he was more likely to.</p> -
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<p>Stop getting all internet tough guy when someone disagrees with you Noodle arms....all I'm pointing out is that he's unproven. Not only that he's gone for over 6 an over in ODIs. Less in tests obviously but three matches isn't much to gauge is it ? </p>
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<p>He might have made a difference, but I think Taylors record indicates he was more likely to.</p>
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<p>holy fuck, do you type shit out just to "hear" yourself?</p> -
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<p>If the tail can somehow scrap their way through the rest of the day, the lead would be what - about 230-250 something like that?</p>
<p>Could be a tricky chace on day 5 if our bowlers manage to get it right.</p>
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<p>That is a couple of very big IF's involved in my moment of optimism.</p>
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<p>and if someone in Christchurch goes and gives the pitch a HUGE soaking while its dark!</p> -
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<p>Stop getting all internet tough guy when someone disagrees with you Noodle arms....all I'm pointing out is that he's unproven. Not only that he's gone for over 6 an over in ODIs. Less in tests obviously but three matches isn't much to gauge is it ? </p>
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<p>He might have made a difference, but I think Taylors record indicates he was more likely to.</p>
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<p>so, essentially, you are arguing with yourself. </p> -
<p>How Internet forums work: :)</p>
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<p>If the tail can somehow scrap their way through the rest of the day, the lead would be what - about 230-250 something like that?</p>
<p>Could be a tricky chase on day 5 if our bowlers manage to get it right.</p>
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<p>That is a couple of very big IF's involved in my moment of optimism.</p>
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<p>250 would be incredible.</p>
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<p>I'm not sure how Henry is surviving at the moment (going by cricinfo).</p>
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<p>okay, new plan. At the change in innings, "accidentally" turn the sprinklers on, and just happen not to notice them for 5-10 minutes. </p>
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<p>If the Aussies kick up a stink, just blame the earthquakes, no one is going to be enough of a fluffybunny to call you on that. </p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Donsteppa" data-cid="560202" data-time="1456192854">
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<p>How Internet forums work: :)</p>
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<p>I still give us half a chance here. Aussies have a strong top 5 but there are frailties there. Warner is hit and miss, Burns has a suspicious technique, Voges is still unproven against top quality attacks. I think this Aussie team is vulnerable if you can get a few early wickets.</p>
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Well done BJ and Henry, 100 partnership up. Now a tea break. Man do we dare believe.......
