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It's not a lack of playing talent that is holding back the NRL, it's a lack of genuine coaching talent. In a competition of…
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It's not a lack of playing talent that is holding back the NRL, it's a lack of genuine coaching talent. In a competition of…
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I meant ‘a minimum for consideration’ as in to be considered, being in or around the top five/ten or whatever the situation may be should be the minimum asked. If not near the pointy end, they haven’t met the minimum standard. Probably a poor choice of words.
Stats (should) matter in Test selection
That’s true. Risky taking a punt on one year of, albeitly, great form but with the current climate I’d find it acceptable.
Stats (should) matter in Test selection
McLaughlin is very talented. You’re right that’s she not a token woman as I’m sure a lot of blokes desperately would like to paint her as. She knows what she’s doing.
Brayshaw needs to be the first to go, Slats after that.
Get Gilly and Vaughan.
Should Mel Mclaughlin replace Mark Nicholas at Channel Nine?
Hahah I wish Matt. If that was a possibility I’d live in the nets.
Stats (should) matter in Test selection
Cross-code, ‘Origin player’ and ‘mongrel’ are probably my least favourite.
Stats (should) matter in Test selection
I wouldn’t oppose that. Chris Rogers proved 35 is the new 25.
I’d much prefer him to Darsh or Doolan.
Stats (should) matter in Test selection
That really frustrates me. Like I said, I don’t support a Hughes selection but at least he’s got runs. At least Doolan hasn’t been tried and failed before, and Bailey was poor but you could argue his ODI record shows he’s worth persevering with, as well as the fact the replacements aren’t ready.
Marsh was miserable against India and has gone downhill ever since. No runs or form to his name and he’s back in the side. I can’t think of any kind of way to defend him.
Stats (should) matter in Test selection
It definitely becomes a lot murkier once they’re established players. A higher avg doesn’t necessarily mean a greater player. When they’re pushing for selection the Test side I feel like there should be a great weight of runs behind them as a minimum, outside of any insane injury crisis.
Stats (should) matter in Test selection
The Cult of Hughes is absolutely astounding.
Continually ignored despite getting 3 bites at the cherry.
Surprising Test selections: strategic or just plain wrong?
Oldcastle seemed to do alright to do alright in 2013 despite Bennett having ‘lost it’ due to his elderly signings, whilst the ‘youth’ of the West Tigers were lucky to coincide with the ineptitude of Parramatta.
If Tuqiri isn’t up to it, he won’t get a game. If he’s the best available, pick him. I see no reason why he should be judged before a ball has even been kicked. The Knights couldn’t win a game without Bedsy, and he was older and in a more physically demanding position than Lote.
Why I don't have a whole Lote love for Tuqiri signing
Melbourne’s lineup is absolutely star-studded (no pun intended). It’d be a failure to not finish the season in 1st and at least make the Grand Final.
BBL preview: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes
This is a crazy selection, at least Bailey had some kind of form
How did Marsh get picked over White?
E Grade Celebrities in the crowd, Fleming goading AFL guest commentators into talking AFL rather than cricket, ‘innovative’ outside edges, the Ten coverage also leaves a lot to be desired.
Gilchrist gets better every game though.
SPIRO: Big Bash a hit as Channel Nine opts for Mickey Mouse antics
Because ODI’s don’t matter. Australia lose to England 3-0 and the sky is falling, we could lose this ODI series 5-0 and the coverage would be over in a week.
Why aren’t Australia’s best bowlers playing ODIs?
I’m excited to see what the Panthers can do this year. Smokey to push the top four imo.
Prowling Panthers have the right mix for 2014 NRL season
Don’t underestimate pride, the cash and the desire for silverware. I’m thinking a few clubs might try the bluff, and send over a strong side as to surprise those who went with the bare minimum.
The ante is going to be continually upped if this becomes regular.
Crunching the numbers of the Auckland Nines
Well, that’s certainly a lot of interesting stuff Brad. Glad you shared it with me. I think severity of concussion could possibly be something to be considered also? 92% is crazy high. If the AFL’s concussion guidelines are written by a man who helped write a paper that said there was a 10-15 fold higher rate of concussion (so a serious expert) yet only 1.1 miss a game, perhaps the concussions being experienced aren’t as severe. I’m no expert myself on how concussions work and whether there is a great range of damage though.
What the NRL can learn from the NFL
31 is the new 21.
Potential is overrated, we should be chasing results today, not results in three years. The future of course should never be disregarded, but to pick a side based on future prospects is a recipe for disaster.
Voges should replace Bailey in South Africa
Very true. The coaches should manage the players workload, not the NRL.
Crunching the numbers of the Auckland Nines
I’d say to expect the same of concussions in Aussie sport IS ridiculous. The concussion rates are much nowhere near as high. Playing with a helmet reduces the onus on a player to protect their head as well as increasing the area for the head to get hit.
However, I don’t believe that nullifies the rest of your point. Concussion should be treated very seriously for the players welfare.
What the NRL can learn from the NFL
This. FC runs have never been an issue for Phil, it’s when he gets on the big stage and cannot replicate it, which has happened thrice, which makes Lehmann gunshy in my view.
Have the selectors turned their back on Phil Hughes?
Wicketkeepers claim anything within six inches of the bat, hard to take their word for it.
If Warner walks however, it does change the situation for me.
Player's word not enough, says Murali
Well said Bush.
Stats (should) matter in Test selection