Very true, the most obvious example of that in recent years has been Matt Renshaw. During a period of shield cricket where he had not averaged much more than 20 for about a season, Matt was still peeling off 100 after 100 for Toombul. If my memory serves me correctly he made 6 consecutive red ball 100's over the period of about a year including a double and a triple. Still couldn't hit the ball off the square when he stepped up to shield level.
Look how those poor bowlers are hanging their heads... they will also ways be able to say "Cam Green smashed me all around the ground... that's when he had only played a few tests". The stories they will be able to tell mean its worth it!
Tom
Very true, the most obvious example of that in recent years has been Matt Renshaw. During a period of shield cricket where he had not averaged much more than 20 for about a season, Matt was still peeling off 100 after 100 for Toombul. If my memory serves me correctly he made 6 consecutive red ball 100's over the period of about a year including a double and a triple. Still couldn't hit the ball off the square when he stepped up to shield level.
Paul
Roar Guru
no argument about the standard of grade, ols, just that the step up from there to the next level and the one after that is significant.
ols
Roar Pro
WA Grade is pretty good high level club cricket. But not a match for Cam Green who I hope will go on to be one of our finest.
Once Upon a Time on the Roar
Roar Guru
Yep. What makes it such a gulf is the rarity of our test players playing shield games.
Paul
Roar Guru
Yet another example of the massive gulf between grade, Shield & Test cricket. Great experience for those who got to bowl to him, though.
Diamond Jackie
Roar Rookie
Look how those poor bowlers are hanging their heads... they will also ways be able to say "Cam Green smashed me all around the ground... that's when he had only played a few tests". The stories they will be able to tell mean its worth it!