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Could a 4-0 whitewash of the forthcoming series against India be the least helpful outcome in Australia's quest to win next winter's Ashes series?…
I’m glad that a few people in the commments have mentioned Khawaja – it seems like he has been somewhat forgotten in discussions.
I would like to see Tom Cooper get an opportunity soon, but I think that Cowan would be ahead of him in the pecking order and seems like the next logical choice.
I’m hoping MMarsh’s performances are putting the spotlight on Watsons place.
With Rogers and Watson looking shaky, who are the Test contenders?
I suppose I meant EITHER of those ilk of players.
I don’t know but just from my observations and watching them – It seems that one of their weaknesses, or at least something that isn’t clicking this year, is at the PG position.
A stage fit for a King: LeBron James in New York City
The chemistry that is absent from the current Cavs team is something to keep an eye one. When they piece it together they have the potential to become a series second round playoffs force (Because lets face it – who in the East middle of the pack teams will be able to beat them in the first round?)
One thing that’s apparent to me is there need to sort out their PG position. A Paul/Curry type PG would be ideal in that set up – i’m not convinced of Irving as the long term option. Plus it seems to me that LeBron is playing more of a hybrid role and trying to control a lot of the play.
A stage fit for a King: LeBron James in New York City
Objectively – I can see where the author is coming from, especially with respect to the evolution of all cricketing equipment except the ball. But how could you possibly change the make up of the ball without fundamentally interfering in the sport? With most things the element of risk is known and it’s impossible to control for all possible outcomes.
As an article penned by the Economist eluded to – there is the concept of ‘moral hazard’. I.e. one is more likely to take more risks when some particular protection from unintended consequences in introduced. Specifically batsmen play in a more ‘risky’ fashion now that they have the protection that before the helmet became a factor in the late 70s.
I honestly think that once the emotional hangover from this event subsides – you’ll find that very little will change because it will be understood that that the safety practices implemented and the protection provided by the equipment is of a standard that eliminates a vast majority of risks.
A case for redesigning the cricket ball
Outstanding Article – as a TDF fanboy I thoroughly enjoyed this piece.
Whilst Cadel’s your victory was one of my favourite sporting moments to ever have witnessed – I find it really hard to not lump him in with all the other Tour winners/contenders that have tested positive. Perhaps it’s just overwhelming scepticism that I know possess about ANY pro rider. (Note – I know this is slightly off topic and I’m reluctant to open a can of worms but still..).
Will cycling EVER shake off this stigma?
Armstrong's spectre still looms large over cycling
The 4-0 scoreline was never meant to be taken ‘literally’ – as you eluded to I think that it would be the nature of the games played.
Personally I couldn’t justify carrying Watson solely as a batsman, especially if we’re playing M.Marsh at 6.
Why an Indian 4-0 whitewash might do more harm than good
I hope so – however they are a team that has a tendency to capitulate away from home when the pressure is applied.
Why an Indian 4-0 whitewash might do more harm than good
I appreciate your feedback and I echo your sentiments for sure. Again – my intention was to facilltate some discussion around these issues that need to be addressed. As well as to try to get some focus moving forward into the upcoming summer of cricket after the events of the past 10 days.
Even if the topics of Watson and Rogers have been done to death – that’s 2 out of our top 6. Moreover – perhaps i should have put 30-odd instead of 25 (because Watson has averaged the low 30s away from home for the past 2 years) – what difference would it make?
Why an Indian 4-0 whitewash might do more harm than good
Absolutely – I’m hoping that the Indians provide a good litmus test to see where our batting line up is at.
By the same token, my intention of the article was to facilitate discussion around this. Clearly there were some assumptions made and questions were being asked while we were over in Pakistan – if the Indians serve up what they did in England which, lets face it, isn’t much of a stretch then will we just keep persisting with what we have?
Why an Indian 4-0 whitewash might do more harm than good
Thanks for the feedback!
So what’s going to change, then, between the Pakistan series and England?
Why an Indian 4-0 whitewash might do more harm than good
Quite right that he deserves to have his name thrown in the hat for MVP discussion at this stage.
Anthony Davis might be another ‘dark horse’ that is in early contention.
Marc adding Gasol to the MVP debate
I was having a conversation re: Bogut with a good mate the other night. I am seriously enjoying watching GSW this year and their offensive tempo is a sight to behold when it’s flowing.
Bogut’s interactions with Curry are a pleasure to watch and you’d be hard pressed to find a Big Man-Playmaker combo in the league that surpasses it at the current time.
I often make the point that you can just look at Bogut’s stats to get a gauge on the impact that he has.
Mixed month for Aussies as NBA kicks into gear
Ishant Sharma showed so much potential during that infamous spell against Punter. Since that point he has been underwhelming and, if my memory serves me correctly, has been dropped more than once from the Test team? Sharma took 14 wickets in England which included one 7-for. If this is the most recent sample data we have to go by, it doesn’t bode well.
Moreover, that series against England (away from home) – the Indians lost 3-1. Including getting rolled for 98.
I see where the author is coming from, but until they produce something of note away from home and specifically either in Australia or South Africa, they are always going to be a team with an abundance of potential that does nothing more than bully opposition on their dust-bowls at home.
India should use pace to unsettle Australia
Given the heinous conditions for the 4th round on Sunday – it makes his performance even more special.
To commit the journalistic faux-pas of quoting social media (i’ll paraphrase) – even McIlroy himself suggested he’d struggle to make it around in 63 even if he had another 100 rounds.
Against the background of sombre week, it was absolutely a highlight I agree.
On a side note, it was good to see some West Aussies up the pointy end.
Spieth shows why his face was on the Australian Open flag
As an avid Mavericks fan for the past decade – I thoroughly enjoyed this article.
Not to mention that he took a pay cut in the off-season in order to free up room to attract more talent!
Dirk Nowitzki's natural order
I enjoyed the article and to be honest echo your sentiments.
One phrase comes to mind whenever I see him walk out to bat – ‘Situational Awareness’ (or lack thereof).
Trying to justify that ‘that’s just how I play’ really doesn’t sit well with me. It’s almost, in my opinion, the easy way out. The path of least resistence would be for him to keep playing that way regardless of the circumstances (case in point – “that” reverse sweep).
Granted, Dave Warner struggled a little bit with it early on in his career. However the difference being that his technique was more fundamentally sound so you could see that there was improvement to be had.
Australia's batting Picasso: Glenn Maxwell
If anything it was a surprise that Liam Duggan went as low as 11th – it was likely that he would have been a top 10 draft pick so it was a very good pick up.
As for playing it safe? I’m not sure about that.
We have an abundance of key position players and actually needed more of what we drafted – plus with the addition of Kane Lucas to the rookie list I’m quite pleased.
Bemusing article.
Plus I could name half a dozen teams who have had questionable draft picks over the last few seasons.
West Coast must forget about playing it safe