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Tim, if you compare the original English football association rules to the original Australian rules you will see they are almost identical. Big fields, marking contests, tackling etc. Over many decades the FA rules have been changed to make a safer game. In no particular order, grounds became smaller and uniform, marking was abolished, tackling was regulated, a spherical ball was introduced and no one was allowed to handle the ball except for the goal keeper. I agree with you and other commentators below that similar changes to Australian Rules will certainly make the game much safer. If it saves just one player from getting concussion it is worth it, right. ? Is that what you want Tim?
COMMENT: Angus Brayshaw's retirement isn't Brayden Maynard's fault - it's the AFL's
Marking contests!
COMMENT: Angus Brayshaw's retirement isn't Brayden Maynard's fault - it's the AFL's
Scott Boland must be the unluckiest cricketer since Brad Hodge. If performance was the only selection criteria he would have a lot more than ten test caps. It is his misfortune that his career has coincided with that of the NSW bowling cartel who have been impossible to separate except through injury. Understandably, given their success, the selectors have been reluctant to make changes and by the time any of them retire, Boland’s time will have passed.
Sydney weather strikes again, saves NSW from imminent defeat with Vics just two wickets away
In my opinion it is a matter of overweening hubris which ultimately is not a recipe for sustained success. A good dose of humility and graciousness coupled with steely determination would not go astray.
McCullum hits back at Bazball critics after England's embarrassing rout: 'I don't want our guys to ever doubt themselves'
I don’t want any green tops either and I also want to see test matches that go the distance. I don’t think there is anything wrong with CA wanting that. A five day test match where the winner is not apparent until the last few overs on day five is a great test match. Irrespective of what other nations may or may not do, I would prefer Australia to prepare pitches that provide a fair contest between bat and ball for both sides. Something for the fast bowlers early on, something for the spinners later on and reasonably predictable bounce for the batters. Not an easy task for curators but that should be their aim.
Business as usual: India still a dominant force at home
I think they are likely to be a dominant force away from home as well. By the time they come to Australia next year their young players will be a bit more experienced, but still with the fearlessness of youth, facing a very much older and experienced Australian team. I am looking forward to an exciting series.
Business as usual: India still a dominant force at home
Apologies, my mistake. The article is about the three forms but clearly the bit you were commenting on is the t20 part of the article.
Australian cricket summer summary: A successful but not great season as bigger challenges await
Agree on Green but not on Smith. Ludicrous to claim he no longer warrants a spot in the team.
Australian cricket summer summary: A successful but not great season as bigger challenges await
The margin of error varies by a small amount depending upon conditions. Ball tracking is an approximation of the trajectory the ball might have travelled if its flight hadn’t been interrupted by contacting the batsman. The ball condition and associated aerodynamic conditions have an effect on the margin of error. The radius of the ball is probably worst case margin of error with a bit of safety margin added. There is no perfect engineering solution to eliminating the margin of error completely. Personally I slightly favour removing umpires call and simply ruling if less than the radius of the ball is calculated as hitting the wicket it is not out and more is out. But I don’t feel strongly about it either way.
'Take away umpire's call': Stokes bleats about DRS after India thrash appalling England by record margin
Why can’t England just lose graciously at least once. Fancy whining about a DRS decision when you have just lost by 434 runs. I agree that the umpire’s call rule needs to be reconsidered, but that is not the right time to raise the issue. England would do well to follow Australia’s example of (mostly) being humble in victory and gracious in defeat. They would gain more respect if they did so.
'Take away umpire's call': Stokes bleats about DRS after India thrash appalling England by record margin
Except that test cricket in Australia does sell tickets, it does sell pay tv subscriptions and it does attract advertisers. The bean counters you mention need to learn how to count beans.
Tradition trumps dollars: Australia will never embrace T20 cricket like Tests despite 'poor cousin' raking in big bucks
Agree BG, especially time wasting. The frequent changing of gloves and bats, taking drinks, mid pitch conferences, stopping play because a spectator is moving adjacent to the enormously sized sight screen etc etc.
How many modes of dismissal are there? Too many - the precious ‘spirit of cricket’ tarnished by outdated, unnecessary laws
No, the prime minister can only advise the King (or Queen) to dismiss the Governor General. The decision lies with the Crown. The same applies to appointments. Convention is that the Crown usually follows the PM’s advice on appointments and dismissals, but they are not compelled to do so. Australia is not a republic.
How many modes of dismissal are there? Too many - the precious ‘spirit of cricket’ tarnished by outdated, unnecessary laws
England morally won, but the technology let them down.
'The technology has gone wrong': Stokes laments DRS in England defeat amid LBW drama
I have watched ‘the Roar’ with interest since Warner retired to see which tall poppy was going to replace Warner as favourite ‘Roar’ whipping boy. Too early to tell yet, but so far it looks likely to be Smith.
Trust the lower order or farm the strike? Smith follows Waugh path but tail ends poorly after his crucial late error
It was great to see such big crowds of mostly young people (under 35s) attending the test matches at Melbourne, Sydney , Adelaide and now Brisbane. So much for all of those claiming that people, especially young people, don’t want to watch test cricket; ‘have voted with their feet’ etc etc. It is even more encouraging when you consider how the media discouraged attendance by constantly belittling the Pakistan and WI test teams and predicting the test matches to be boring and uncompetitive. Well the public have ‘voted with their feet’ and it is a resounding yes vote for test cricket. So let’s start promoting it positively instead of constantly knocking it.
Men in Maroon tickled pink: Windies show grit with true Test batting after top-order collapse to keep Aussies at bay
Yes, the WI have been a lot more competitive than many predicted. It is a pity that it’s not a five test series because I think they would improve significantly.
Men in Maroon tickled pink: Windies show grit with true Test batting after top-order collapse to keep Aussies at bay
“ the more t20 you play, the worse off you are as a test bat.” I think that is right. Reflexes are a big part of batting and muscle memory has a significant impact on instinctive reflexes. If you play a lot of T20, you are developing muscle memory that helps your reflexes produce big scoring shots. Those kind of shots are inherently risky and can bring you undone in test cricket. It is hard to go straight from T20 to test cricket and immediately curb those automatic reflexes.
P.S. Can I also throw in the gigantic sight screens as another difference between now and then. Impossible in my view to make valid comparisons across the different eras.
Legacy on the line: Smith competing with all-time greats, and Voges, as he takes opening gamble in final phase of career
Typical hubris from ‘The West Australian’. Absolute gold for Gillespie. Reminds me of the 2015 AFL finals.
'Said we were a stack of dominos': Perth disrespect leads to sweet Strikers revenge as spin twins skittle Scorchers
Fair go! He’s only batted one innings and already everyone is piling on. How about we give him a chance to prove himself before knocking him.
Travis should Head up the order until Green proves he’s four-midable enough to earn important spot
I feel sorry for the Russian and Belarusian players. Why should they be vilified for the actions of their country’s leaders. I wouldn’t like it if our players were similarly treated when we joined the USA in invading Iraq and Afghanistan. I know, we are the good guys and they’re the bad guys, still doesn’t seem fair to me.
Awkward moment defending champ asked about 'sucking the joy' out of devastated rival - as political overtones hang heavy
Therein lies the problem. The ICC needs to be restructured into a properly functioning governing body, along the lines of the AFL commission and other sporting bodies around the world. They should be given power over scheduling, salary caps, media rights and competition equalisation policies. Of course, being an international sport, the likelihood of national bodies agreeing to accept that, is virtually zero, even though it would be in the overall best interests of everyone, India included.
Test Mortem: Adelaide shafted by schedule but pitch not up to scratch, Smith-Green jury still out, SOS to ICC for Windies
I’m not sure that delivery was an indication of future intent. Was it a deliberate decision or a reflexive shot born of too much limited over cricket? Whatever, you are correct to say he must tighten his test cricket batting zone. He has been very good at leaving in the past and, despite the inevitable, gradual slowing of reflexes, will probably spend a lot of time in the nets working on this area of his game.
First-up failure: Smith falls cheaply in opening gambit as Windies show spirit to fight back from woeful start
Yes, fitness is really important for bowling, fielding and running between wickets. However, once eyesight and hand eye coordination begin to decline, no amount of physical fitness can maintain a batsman’s reflexes. Even a few milliseconds deterioration means the difference between middling and nicking a late swinging new ball travelling at 140kmh. Most, but not all, people find their eyesight starting to deteriorate a little after 35 years of age.
Smith's time is up: Selectors miss golden chance to look to the future with short-sighted leadership decision
I agree on the opening stand and on Green, but not on batting complacency. I doubt that poor form can be put down to complacency at test level. For instance, I’m sure Marnus is desperate to get some runs and probably agonises about his current form and technique. I can’t imagine a batting obsessive like Steve Smith ever feels complacent about his batting either. I believe every player playing for Australia wants to succeed and play at their very best all of the time. Unfortunately, most players go through periods of poor form, even the great Greg Chappell got seven ducks in the 81-82 season, including four in a row. I am certain it was not because of complacency.
Aussie batters grow complacent in cocoon of comfort created by gun-shy selectors - but at least Green finally blossoms