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Physiotherapist by day Sports blogger by night. I talk all things Basketball, Rugby League, Football and Cricket.
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With the Ashes starting in Brisbane next week, all the talk at this stage is around who will and won't feature in the first…
As the 2017 NBA draft drew to a close back in June this year, it was a time to celebrate for most Boomers fans.…
The Cleveland Cavaliers have managed to pull off the trade of the summer, in a coup which is set to lay the foundation for…
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Ange Postecoglou has named his 30-man preliminary squad for the Socceroos upcoming World Cup qualifiers. These are two vital games for Australia as a…
It's now been ten years since Shane Warne retired from international cricket and in that time, Cricket Australia has unearthed a total of zero…
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Is this some kind of sick joke???
BREAKING: Jarryd Hayne named captain-coach of Gold Coast Titans
I really like the idea behind what the pelicans are trying to put together. They’re capped out for the foreseeable future but at the very least, they’re giving themselves every chance to make the 8 in a tough west.
Holiday – Clark – Hill – AD – Boogie with 6th man Rondo is a solid lineup!!!
Centre stage: Who will be the NBA’s last great big man?
Rudy Gobert and DeMarcus Cousins have all scored All-NBA spots in the past four years. None of them will ever be considered superstars.
I disagree with this, both are still young and have showed significant potential. If boogie can get it right with AD this year, those two could tear a hole in the perception that small ball lineups are better. As for Gobert, he is a freak on defence and could be the best defensive big man ever at this rate.
Centre stage: Who will be the NBA’s last great big man?
With that being said, Maxwell is the incumbent and with a 100 in India, should at least start the series. If he falters in the first few tests, then look elsewhere.
Who will fill Australia's No.6 role in the Ashes?
Travis Head for me. Has looked solid in the ODI cricket he’s played and delivered in the Shield last season with over 600 runs at an average of 43.
Who will fill Australia's No.6 role in the Ashes?
I never said anything about our performances in Asia, prior to the last series in India. We have been just appalling…
What's wrong with Sri Lankan cricket?
“A once proud cricketing nation” is probably a bit strong. They’ve been mediocre at best at Test level.
What's wrong with Sri Lankan cricket?
No I wrote this because this is what I want to see and I think this is a side that can beat Japan, hence the title. I didn’t write about what I think will actually happen (eg. 3 at the back) because it’s been done a million times already and I don’t think we can beat Japan with that formation. So I see what you’re trying to say but it’s a moot point as this is what I went with.
A Socceroos starting XI to beat Japan
No I don’t believe Ange will use this lineup which is unfortunate. I just don’t trust our CB’s in a back 3.
Yes Behich on the left.
A Socceroos starting XI to beat Japan
I agree with both of you tbh. He’s such a rare talent with big game experience. But at this stage in his career, he’s proven to play his best as a number 2 option on a good side.
Carmelo Anthony trade talks start again
Not a fan of Root, but you can’t deny he’s an excellent bat. If England get up this Summer, he’ll have had alot to do with that.
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Is Mustafizur Rahman fit? I remember he looked amazing against South Africa a few years ago but has barely been healthy since.
Bangladesh could play four spinners against Australia
His FC record is 114 wickets at 40.24.
I think Agar can play a part in this side if he can improve his batting. A genuine allrounder could be in his future, but me personally, I wouldn’t pick him as a spinner.
It's time for Australia to pick a leg-spinner
I’ve never once said Lyon hasn’t done his job for Australia. Statistically speaking, he’s the 9th best bowler in Australian Test History which is an amazing feat, given that he’s playing in this tough post Warne era. My point is that I think he was found out against South Africa last Summer on pitches that didn’t turn which makes me worried for this Ashes series and all future series outside of Asia.
It's time for Australia to pick a leg-spinner
AGordon, all I’m asking for is a chance 😀
Give him a season or two to show his worth. If after that, he’s taken nothing and gone for plenty, then I’ll be the first to put my hand up and say I was wrong. I don’t think I’m wrong on this guy but.
It's time for Australia to pick a leg-spinner
We should never be picking a side, expecting the tail oder to contribute meaningful runs. If we’re relying on our bottom 3, something’s gone horribly wrong at the top of the order. So I get what you’re saying, but it just means our top order has to stand tall against Bangladesh which I have faith they will.
It's time for Australia to pick a leg-spinner
To your first question, Stuart Macgill bowled us to many a victory also on crumbling pitches.
And as far as Lyon needing to drop his bundle, he dropped it last season when South Africa tore him apart. I’m sorry but he’s had his turn. It’s also worth noting Lyon had bugger all experience before he was given his first cap too. He’s done admirably, so I say it’s time to give Swepson a go.
It's time for Australia to pick a leg-spinner
Ok so I get where your coming from with the Zampa/Boyce argument but I did mention that they shouldn’t be the only leggies considered in the article. Zampa actually had a decent shield season in 16/17 with 30 wickets and a best of 10/119.
But I completely disagree with the premise that Agar should be anywhere near this side. His overall FC record is as bad as Zampa and Boyce. To me, when I’m picking a young bowler, I look to upside as in, how much better can this player become.
To me, as an off spinner, your ceiling is never going to be as high as a leg spinner and if you present to me two spinners, one offie and one leggie with very similar records and tell me I have to pick one, I’m picking the leggie every day of the week.
With all that being said, I love the idea of Maxwell pulling his finger out and bowling 10+ overs a match as he’s a nice complement to have next to a front line spinner.
It's time for Australia to pick a leg-spinner
I honestly don’t think they’ll trade him now. I think if it was going to happen, it would have transpired already. With that being said, I’ve probably jinxed it and he’ll be traded today now haha.
Carmelo Anthony trade talks start again
My argument is I think we have one in Swepson. I think he looks the goods and will only get better with age.
It's time for Australia to pick a leg-spinner
I totally agree some to most of our top order look all at sea against quality off spin in Asia. They’re all going to have to really pull their finger out this series if we want to get the win. It’s also easy to forget how close we came to losing the first test the last time we played in Bangladesh. Everyone remembers the Gillespie 200 in the second test, not scraping home with 3 wickets to spare in the 1st test.
The four Bangladeshis who can upset Australia