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There was a time when a young Ricky Ponting would come in at number six and smash the ball to all parts of the…
Over the Christmas season the Big Bash League will be back, showcasing the best Twenty20 cricketers from home and abroad. During this time, the…
As I tuned into afternoon session of Test cricket on Triple M I was stunned by how unpolished and awkward the broadcast was. Despite…
Gary Sobers, Kapil Dev, Richard Hadlee, Imran Khan, Jacques Kallis... Ravi Ashwin? After taking another 12 wicket haul against England in the fourth Test…
The explosive power of David Warner. The energetic resilience of Steven Smith. The fire and determination of Virat Kohli. The unorthodox brilliance of AB…
After some dominant performances in the Olympics Patty Mills has embraced his expanded role in the San Antonio offense, seeing his stats increase in…
For the first time since 2004, the Sydney Swans have appointed a stand-alone captain to lead them in 2017. On Friday, midfielder Josh Kennedy…
When Pakistan takes on Australia next week a familiar voice will be calling the game live on your radios. But this time he will…
There was a time when The Footy Show was one of the most popular TV shows, drawing in viewers from all around the country…
Russell Westbrook is putting together one of the greatest individual seasons in NBA history. Through 19 games - and although not yet a quarter…
The number one team in the ICC Test Championship has changed six times in 2016, the first time this has happened since the ranking…
As the South African cricket team returns home after another successful tour of Australia, I've been interested in the clear difference in philosophy for…
Match result: The Cairns Taipans hold on for an upset victory over the third-placed New Zealand Breakers on Sunday. This was a big win…
I’m sad to see it go but at the same time it has been dead for years, so I’m glad that the BBL is around to generate some interest in a love game that I love. I also feel bad for guys who work their backsides off each week to play in front of a crowd of 15 people. That’s why so many are taking the money to play T20 overseas or just giving up on domestic cricket and getting paid to play local cricket. Cricket Australia stuffed things up a long time ago and only now are people starting to realise the impact. The Test team will continue to perform well, but that’s only because of a few talented individuals who are just too skilled and determined to let a flawed infrastructure stop them.
The Big Bash is slowly killing domestic cricket - good riddance
I am a huge cricket fan, have played suburban cricket for many years and have seen the impact first hand with the juniors that are coming through our club. There was a time when Shield cricket was the pinnacle of Australian domestic cricket, but now some of the best players don’t even want to play. The standard has dropped dramatically and it will continue to get worse. The infrastructure around the competition is obviously broken. Victorian player Dan Christian even made a public statement about it a few weeks ago, and he’s one of the blokes getting paid to play in it – http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/dan-christian-slams-sheffield-shield-for-treating-players-as-guinea-pigs/news-story/c50de3c1be63031b0c8a4428f3617a51
The Big Bash is slowly killing domestic cricket - good riddance
I’m definitely not saying that the Big Bash is a breeding ground for long form players. But I do think that more young players are choosing to focus on T20 due to the larger crowds and salaries that are available. There was a time when Sheffield Shield players would average 45-50 runs and struggle to get a game for the Test side (eg. Stuart Law). Now guys like Maddinson are getting selected based more off their T20 form than anything else (He average 37 for NSW). The pool of players that actually want to play Test cricket is shrinking every year because the domestic competition is dead. No wonder the new crop of state players are less consistent in long form cricket. They play 3 games in November and then have two months off to either watch or play T20. That’s why more guys are taking the cash and playing local cricket, particularly if they’re not sloggers who thrive in the shorter format.
The Big Bash is slowly killing domestic cricket - good riddance
Although I’m not a huge Molloy fan I thought that he atleast brought some laughter to the broadcast. I wouldn’t mind if he was used sparingly just to bring energy. Overall I just think there were too many voices on at a time. Three in the box should be enough to get some good discussion going while leaving enough space for the ‘stars’ to do their thing. The bigger issue was that there was no chemistry between the teams, which is an issue that can be resolved fairly quickly.
Did Triple M rock Test cricket on day one?
I find that Rogers, Katich and Nannes have their moments. They’re still quite inexperienced so I think they will grow into the role. Maxwell has been missed. Their analysis is always great but I would like to see them bring in one or two more characters just to give the other guys someone to bounce off during the dry spells.
Did Triple M rock Test cricket on day one?
Sorry about the typo. And O’Keeffe actually does have two F’s – http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/7002.html
Did Triple M rock Test cricket on day one?
I agree with Basil. Listening to ABC’s coverage so far this summer has been tough. There’s still some talent in the box but there are times where there’s very little energy, which shows how much they’re missing Kerry and some of the old firm. I’d like to see Triple M try and find a bit more of a middle ground, possibly by recruiting another older voice to balance out the conversations. Kerry doesn’t seem as comfortable with a group of guys who are as old enough to be his kids.
Did Triple M rock Test cricket on day one?
I’m a big Pollock fan but he just didn’t make enough big scores to really cement himself as one of the great all rounders. He only scored 2 centuries in 156 innings which is great for some who opens the bowling and bats at 8 but not quite enough to push him into this conversation.
Is Ravi Ashwin the next great all-rounder?
The only problem is that Mitch Marsh can’t score runs at home or away haha. I get your point but it’s the same with many fast bowlers struggling in dry conditions. It’s not like wins at home are worthless. They’ve helped the Indians reach no.1. But it would be good to see Ashwin improve away from home, which I expect he will later next year. Before that he still needs to have some more fun against the Aussies in India.
Is Ravi Ashwin the next great all-rounder?
I think Stokes’ average is a reflection of where he’s at in his career. On his day he can win a game but he seems to struggle to be consistent, particularly in games that England should win. He obviously has the potential to be a star and I hope he can score some more big hundreds in the Ashes next year cause he’s definitely entertaining.
I also see your point about Kapil Dev not getting the opportunity to show his talent. He is one the greats so it would’ve been nice to see him bat up the order. He was the captain for the better part of a decade and most likely could have batted himself higher, but there may have been other things going on in the background that prevented this from happening.
Is Ravi Ashwin the next great all-rounder?
I find it hard to call Stokes a genuine all rounder at this stage in his career. At the moment he’s an average batsmen (averages 34 with 4 centuries, like Ashwin) who bowls a bit (78 wickets in 31 Tests, compared to Ashwins 247 in 43). But you are right, given his age there’s no reason that Stokes can’t become one of the greats. I just think he’ll eventually become a good batsmen who only bowls when the front line seamers are struggling. At some point the injury risk will become too great for him to take on extra bowling responsibilities.
Is Ravi Ashwin the next great all-rounder?
Haha slight typo there. Having said that I wouldn’t want to be running against Kohli in any election. He looks like a guy who knows how to get what he wants.
Which one batsman would you build a team around?
I think that Kohli has been tested in some though conditions and come through well, particularly in Australia (he’s scored 5 Test centuries down under). He only place he’s failed is in England, but it’d take a brave man to bet against him next time they tour. He’s also got a hundred in South Africa and NZ, as well as Sri Lanka and West Indies.
I put Root way ahead of Cook, particularly given how young he is. Cook has had a great career, but Root is the batsman that most teams plan for. He can win a game off his own bat and take apart the best bowling lineups. I’d be surprised if Root doesn’t end up being the best player England’s ever produced.
Williamson is unlikely to miss out on this list, I have him 6th after these 5. Sometimes he can overthink the game and become stuck in his shell when the game gets tight. He’s growing into a good leader, but this past ODI series shows that he’s not quite there yet. He still has the potential to be the best though. His technique is great but I’m still waiting to see that aggression and confidence against the world’s best.
Which one batsman would you build a team around?
Not a bad choice. He just missed my top 5 so I had to leave him out. His technique is great and I expect that he’ll end up being one of the greats.
Which one batsman would you build a team around?
Peak Bradke was quite an athlete. I remember him declining a lot towards the end of his career when his knees played up. Very good player though.
Is Patty Mills the greatest Australian basketball player of all time?
I would’ve thought the same about Mills a couple of years ago but I think he’s really stepped up his game recently. He was a go-to scorer at the Olympics and has taken that form into this season. He used to be a bit reckless but now he’s learning to pick his spots. His speed allows him to get an open shot whenever he wants, so he’s a lot more patient. I’d love to see his minutes increase just to see what his ceiling actually is as an NBA player.
Is Patty Mills the greatest Australian basketball player of all time?
He is definitely one of those guys that you love if he’s on your team but you hate if you play against him. Can be a bit of a drama queen, but he does an amazing job of lifting his teammates when they’re in a tough spot.
Which one batsman would you build a team around?
Rod Marsh disagrees. Still reckons Mennie is a better bat.
Which one batsman would you build a team around?
I’d have Root tied for 2nd with Smith. Really looking forward to seeing him out here for the Ashes next year. He could go down as one of the greats.
Which one batsman would you build a team around?
Not a bad lineup at all. Why wouldn’t you put Longely in the starting 5? He doesn’t get a lot of respect from Aussie fans, which I totally understand. But being the starter on 3 Championships might put him slightly ahead of Bradke. From all reports he was a very good teammate who had a great knowledge of the game (and how to get out the way when MJ coming).
Is Patty Mills the greatest Australian basketball player of all time?
I don’t think Baynes is quite on that level. He was a solid role player in limited minutes for the Spurs but he is already starting to decline and at 30 years of age he is unlikely to improve. I’d like to see him come over to the NBL at the end of his contract so that he can generate more support for the league. He is a talent but the game looks a little too quick for him at times.
Is Patty Mills the greatest Australian basketball player of all time?
Although he is a great NBL player he relies a lot on his speed and he just isn’t quick enough to keep up with the NBA pace. He was drafted by Houston in 2007 but he hasn’t even able to find a regular spot on the Boomers now that Bogut and Delly are healthy.
Is Patty Mills the greatest Australian basketball player of all time?
I can see that comparison, but I just don’t think he would be able to stay on the floor in the NBA. Who would he guard? Although he had some height (6’7) he only weighed 95kg and wasn’t quick at all. LeBron James is a similar height and weighs 115kg with amazing quickness. I think a fairer comparison would be Steve Novak or James Jones, who are both highly skilled players who would dominate the NBL but can’t play extended minutes against the top teams due to their lack of speed and strength.
Is Patty Mills the greatest Australian basketball player of all time?
While it may be too simplistic it is also true that the worst NBA players often end up being the best NBL players. Not only is Mills playing in the NBA, he is playing for one of the best teams and performing well in the playoffs when the intensity reaches a level that the NBL doesn’t even come close to. I would like to see how Mills would go in the NBL. My guess is that he would average atleast 40 points per game because no one would be quick enough to guard him. When he has been the focal point of the offense, like at the Rio Olympics, his scoring has increased dramatically. At the Spurs he’s expected to fit into an offense that doesn’t really allow one player to dominate, it’s all about moving the ball to the open man.
Is Patty Mills the greatest Australian basketball player of all time?
There was a definite improvement on day 2. I’m pretty sure that the bosses asked the play caller to give more information to allow the listeners to be part of the game a bit more. And then the added banter kept things flowing well throughout the day. I particularly enjoyed the interview with Bernard Fanning, who is a big cricket fan and just an interesting dude.
Did Triple M rock Test cricket on day one?