Southern Redbacks vs Tasmanian Tigers: Sheffield Shield live scores

Yes that is a valid viewpoint. Hopefully then it could be an interesting day's cricket tomorrow.

They are already 3 down. Do that and they loose

And I've just read on ABC site, that following today's outright loss by Qld: "The result of Victoria's game against New South Wales in Alice Springs will determine who plays the Redbacks in the final, and where. If either the Bushrangers or Blues win outright, the winner will host South Australia. If the game finishes in a draw, the Redbacks will host Victoria at Glenelg." I'm not feeling optimistic re NSW chances as Vic has little incentive to try to score runs tomorrow (particularly as a "home" final for them means playing outside Vic anyway, probably back in Alice Springs). They will dig in, block everything and just try to bat through the day.

Ross was due, inconsistent season. Not quite bad enough to get dropped but he needed that 50. Cosgrove needs to fire too.. it's like he has gotten 35 quickly in every single innings of every single match this season and gotten out. Disappointed that Carey didn't immediately make runs, I wonder if they'll put Ludeman back in if we make the final? haven't checked his grade cricket scores since he was dropped.

Correction to something I said above: batting and bowling points only apply to the first 100 overs of each team's FIRST innings. So Vic and NSW have only the possible 18 overs left in Vic's first 100 overs tomorrow to earn any further points in this way. I think that further emphasises that Vic would make the final with a draw, but for NSW to make it they must win.

SA have finished with 49.63 points. Before the current match, Vic were sitting on 46.62 points, Qld on 45.66 points and NSW on 44.13 points. The following are my calculations to date:: 1st innings NSW were 8/294 in the first 100 overs: so Vic got 1.0 bowling point and NSW 0.94 batting points. 1st innings Vic are 8/239 in 82 overs so to date NSW have 1.0 bowling point and Vic 0.39 batting points. So at the moment Vic are sitting on 48.01 and NSW 46.07, both less than SA. Ignoring the further batting and bowling points that both teams could earn, a win to either team (6 points) would lift them above SA and make them the host team to play SA in the final. A draw (1 point) would make SA the host to play Vic. But Vic have 18 overs tomorrow to score more batting points (while NSW could get another 0.5 bowling points if they take the 9th wicket within those 18 overs). Then a quick fire second innings battle could earn either/both teams more points. However I think you are right, a draw would be sufficient for Vic to play SA in the final, with the host to be determined depending on how many further batting/bowling points Vic can earn. While NSW must win to make the final. So far Qld hasn't got any batting points but has got 1.0 bowling point so should be up to a total of 46.66 points. Given WA are currently leading by 190 runs in the 1st innings, I think Qld now have little chance of making the final. And it all makes my head hurt so my calculations might be up-the-creek! So if anyone can do better ........! Bottom line though - the designers of this new points system within Cricket Australia must be feeling pretty pleased with themselves about this last round of matches turning into nail-biters. And particularly about the way SA took up the challenge to play very aggressively to gain a bucket of points in their last match.

By my calculations, at this stage if the Vics manage a draw, they make the final to meet SA. (Assuming QLD lose). Can anyone confirm that?

So from what I can gather unless Qld produce a miracle against WA, SA are the first team to qualify for the shield final. NSW's look the goods to beat Victoria, which would eliminate the Vic's which is pretty amazing considering they looked absolute certs to host the shield final 3 weeks ago. So it's looking like NSW's will host the Redbacks unless the Vic's hold on for an unlikely draw which I think would mean SA would host either Victoria or NSW's. Being a long suffering redbacks supporter I can probably see Qld performing a miracle against WA

It's been a shocking season for Tassie, despite having the top two run-scorers and the second highest wicket-taker. The first innings here just about sums up the summer. Overall, Doran disappointed, Doolan continued to struggle and apart from Bird no-one contributed consistently with the ball. We also have no quality spinner, and should look to sign Cam Boyce - Swepson has leaped ahead of him for Queensland and he plays for the Hurricanes anyway. Or maybe Arjun Nair is one to look at - when O'Keefe comes back Nair may find himself struggling to get a game for NSW. Silk appears to have fallen off the radar (though he's still very young and I think he has what it takes). Keeping is another issue - Tim Paine seems to have faded and Triffitt has been mediocre with the bat (can't speak for his keeping, though he looked pretty good for the Stars). Perhaps Ben McDermott could take the gloves next season. On the plus side, Webster and McDermott look promising, and I expect Doran will come back stronger next season, he's only in the absolute infancy of his career. Hopefully Rainbird will come on.

Best players in this match Chadd Sayers – wow, 7-for, including 7 of the top 8 Travis Head – wow, 190 Jackson Bird – 5-for in 22 overs, and decent batsmen, mainly bowled or caught behind Alex Ross – more runs Joe Mennie – 2-for not many, cleaned up the tail The first 3 are there or thereabouts, so this won't have done them any harm.

Thanks Maggie

Chaddy boy! Would love to see him get selected for an Edgbaston/Trent Bridge/Old Trafford Test match one day. He would return with Alderman-like figures.

Yes it is. South Australia have already got 1.5 points from bowling Tas all out in 38 overs. Plus to date another 0.39 points from batting with 7/239 runs in 53 overs. See explanation below. SHEFFIELD SHIELD POINTS SYSTEM Outright Points 6 Draw 1 1st Innings win 0 Bonus Batting 1st 100 overs – .01 for every run above 200 in the first 100 overs. Batting Points are uncapped until 100 overs Bonus Bowling 1st 100 overs – 0.5 points for wickets 5,7,9 if taken in 1st 100 overs Maximum 1.5 (9 wickets in the first 100 overs = 1.5 points)

Love to know how all this point system works. I know run rate comes right into it, so I'm assuming that's why the redbacks were going around the 5 and over mark

The Chadd Head show!