NZ v Australia Test #1
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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>
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<p>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 <strong>BJ is waaaaaaay overdue.</strong></p>
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<p>Even though it was Valentines Day yesterday ? stink dude.......</p> -
<p>Realistically its the same story re our batting. Against the top teams its Kane or Ross to go big with Watling supporting. And Ross is out & Watling is having a pause in his batting before he coasts to 15 test tons.</p>
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<p>So its Kane. By himself.</p>
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<p>Also I'd be tempted to bat Craig at 6. People bitch about his bowling (rightly) but given our quality in batting we could do worse than play him as a batting part timer. Anderson is a test 7 or even 8, not a 6. </p> -
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<p>Has Watling been playing any cricket lately?</p>
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<p>Looks stale as and has been getting out outside off for months now</p>
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<p>edit: form this year, </p>
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<p>4c/0s, <strong>47* </strong> Northern D v Canterbury <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/content/ground/444258.html'>Mount Maunganui</a> 20 Jan 2016 <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/engine/match/917619.html'>LA</a></p>
<p><strong>6</strong>, 1c/0s Northern D v Otago <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/content/ground/58827.html'>Dunedin</a> 17 Jan 2016 <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/engine/match/917613.html'>LA</a></p>
<p>1c/0s Northern D v Central D <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/content/ground/441704.html'>Whangarei</a> 13 Jan 2016 <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/engine/match/917607.html'>LA</a> </p>
<p><strong>56 </strong> Northern D v Otago <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/content/ground/441704.html'>Whangarei</a> 10 Jan 2016 <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/engine/match/917605.html'>LA</a></p>
<p>1c/0s, <strong>26 </strong> Northern D v Central D <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/content/ground/58865.html'>New Plymouth</a> 6 Jan 2016 <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/engine/match/917595.html'>LA</a></p>
<p><strong>39</strong>, 2c/0s Northern D v Auckland <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/content/ground/58793.html'>Auckland</a> 3 Jan 2016 <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/engine/match/917589.html'>LA</a></p>
<p>1c/0s, <strong>21</strong> Northern D v Auckland <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/content/ground/58831.html'>Hamilton</a> 30 Dec 2015 <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/engine/match/917583.html'>LA</a></p>
