NZ v Australia Test #1
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It's February, clearly it's rugby season and the BCs have their eye on watching the Super 623 start....
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<p>So among the BC's get a pass mark?</p>
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<p>Openers delivered down to expectation.</p>
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<p>Nicholls was OK on debut I guess</p>
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<p>Craig batted well but leaked 150 runs.</p>
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<p>Southee was Southee</p>
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<p>Bracewell was the medium pace version of Craig but slightly better with ball and slightly worse with bat</p>
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<p>Corey isn't a 6 on this form.</p>
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<p>Boult's still broken</p>
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<p>Kane's form has dipped just when we need him most.</p>
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<p>BJ ditto</p>
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<p>Baz - looks like the right time to retire from the longer version</p> -
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Weak and pathetic.<br><br>
I reckon Henry must come in for Bracewell next game...<br><br>
I'm sick of hearing that Doug "bowled much better than his figures suggest" ..... He spent most of the match bowling far too short for a bloke who only bowls 130km. Henry can bowl 145 and hurried up a number of the aussies in the ODIs.</p></blockquote>
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Henry will bowl mid one thirties if he gets a go so don't expect a speed demon. <br><br>
And we are also hearing Dougie is a much better batter than his figures suggest. If only Mrs Crazy believes me when I tell her I can go longer than my results to date suggest. I'd get a consistent start too. -
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<p>So among the BC's get a pass mark?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Openers delivered down to expectation.</p>
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<p>Nicholls was OK on debut I guess</p>
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<p>Craig batted well but leaked 150 runs.</p>
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<p>Southee was Southee</p>
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<p>Bracewell was the medium pace version of Craig but slightly better with ball and slightly worse with bat</p>
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<p>Corey isn't a 6 on this form.</p>
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<p>Boult's still broken</p>
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<p>Kane's form has dipped just when we need him most.</p>
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<p>BJ ditto</p>
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<p>Baz - looks like the right time to retire from the longer version</p>
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<p>I think that sums things up rather well. Really hard to argue with any of that but what's the go from here ?</p>
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<p>Swings and roundabouts suggest at least one ( hopefully more ) of Williamson, McCullum and Watling get a big score next dig. Cricket is just like that. Bracewell didn't cover himself in glory so surely his place is under threat from Henry or Wagner. Earlier I tried to point out Taylor not being there wasn't an issue but it was as SURELY he would have stood up when the aforementioned three didn't. Anderson got a fighting 38 but also a shitty duck so not really what you want but he was hardly one of the worst especially when his bowling was taken into account. I think he is safe.</p>
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<p>Realistically can we expect any changes apart from maybe Bracewell ? ( Given Santner and Taylor won't be ready )</p> -
<p>The Australians seem to learn when a batsman takes them for a big score - and learn how to restrict their scoring by not dishing up too many buffet balls is a good start and then start probing their weaknesses.</p>
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<p>In the last few months</p>
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<p>Khawaja v NZ 174, 9*, 121, 140 = Average of 148</p>
<p>Voges v NZ 83, 1*, 41, 119, 13, 28, 239 = Average of 87.33</p>
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<p>NZ bowlers need to start learning fast.</p> -
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<p>The Australians seem to learn when a batsman takes them for a big score - and learn how to restrict their scoring by not dishing up too many buffet balls is a good start and then start probing their weaknesses.</p>
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<p>In the last few months</p>
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<p>Khawaja v NZ 174, 9*, 121, 140 = Average of 148</p>
<p>Voges v NZ 83, 1*, 41, 119, 13, 28, 239 = Average of 87.33</p>
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<p>NZ bowlers need to start learning fast.</p>
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<p>The Australians seem to learn when a batsman takes them for a big score - and learn how to restrict their scoring by not dishing up too many buffet balls is a good start and then start probing their weaknesses.</p>
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<p>In the last few months</p>
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<p>Khawaja v NZ 174, 9*, 121, 140 = Average of 148</p>
<p>Voges v NZ 83, 1*, 41, 119, 13, 28, 239 = Average of 87.33</p>
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<p>NZ bowlers need to start learning fast.</p>
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<p>Ah, so Voges has underachieved against us. That's encouraging.</p> -
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<p>Ah, so Voges has underachieved against us. That's encouraging.</p>
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<p>Actually I made an error - that first 83 was not out - he's 104.80</p>
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<p>But he averages 542 v the West Indies ...</p> -
<p>It was noticeable, having to follow on cricinfo, that the BC overs had a lot of bold in them e.g. bad balls disposed of for 4. The first innings, after an initial flurry, guys like Hazlewood got into a rhythm and tightened up. Pressure = wickets.</p>
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<p>Easier as a batsman to come out and do your thing when you're looking to beat a sub-200 total to get a first innings lead.</p> -
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<p>It was noticeable, having to follow on cricinfo, that the BC overs had a lot of bold in them e.g. bad balls disposed of for 4. The first innings, after an initial flurry, guys like Hazlewood got into a rhythm and tightened up. Pressure = wickets.</p>
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<p>Easier as a batsman to come out and do your thing when you're looking to beat a sub-200 total to get a first innings lead.</p>
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<p>All true</p>
<p>luckily the blueprint for improvement was clearly demonstrated in the same game</p> -
<p>Yep. 2nd innings definitely better from the BCs, even thought the pitch was offering slightly less.</p>
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<p>The top order will have a good, hard look at themselves, and adjust their technique if they're serious. Guppy especially - all well and good to punish the bad ball, but then bloody well rein yourself in as you know there are more good balls to come.</p>
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<p>Next question: will the game still happen in ChCh, recent earthquakes considered?</p> -
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<p>Next question: will the game still happen in ChCh, recent earthquakes considered?</p>
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<p>Yes. They don't seem to have any major effects from the earthquakes ... certainly nothing near the oval.</p> -
<p>as a groundsman, why would you prepare a picth that is supposedly so hard to bat on for the 1st few hours of play that then pretty much flattens out and offers f-all, which then makes the winning or losing of the coin toss actually quite important.</p>
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Pretty fecking disappointing after all the pre match build up/hype/expectation (is this a Warriors thread?).<br><br>
I don't think there will be any major changes, it's a pretty settled team who have done well over the last 18 months, so they'll get an opportunity to redeem themselves.<br><br>
I agree with the call to give Henry a run. Bracewell & Wagner have had their chances with mixed success, so I think the time is right (while he's in good form) to bring Henry in and see what he can do.<br><br>
IMO Corey is safe for now as there are no fit alternatives.<br><br>
Kane will be furious with himself, so I'm sure he'll be extra motivated to do well in Chch.<br><br>
BMac surely can't go out with a whimper...... can he????<br><br>
And bloody BJ is waaaaaaay overdue.
