Man of the Series?

Laurrz · 04-01-2007, 07:25 AM

i'd pick Sarfraz

as they say, Batsmen save u matches...bowlers win u em :P

Warney is an interesting one... averaging 49 with the bat

it would be fitting i spose

howardj · 04-01-2007, 07:29 AM

Clark.

The pitches have been largely benign, and therefore he falls in ahead of Ponting who has been imperious (especially when the Series was still alive) and totally driven.

SpaceMonkey · 04-01-2007, 07:33 AM

Do the coaches of each team still pick 1 man from each side to have 2 men of the series? or will it be just 1 man picked via a commitee or something?

Anyway...

Australia: Clarke
England: Pietersen

Obviously Clarke to be MOS if only 1 is picked.

Nnanden · 04-01-2007, 07:38 AM

Clark has not bowled badly in the entire series. No-one has ever done that before in a 5 Test series.

Sho-in for mine.

howardj · 04-01-2007, 07:38 AM

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Laurrz · 04-01-2007, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nnanden

Clark has not bowled badly in the entire series. No-one has ever done that before in a 5 Test series.

Shoe-in for mine.

Warney would be close last year.... Alderman ?

correct me if im wrong just asking lol...05 is a blur :P

Mr Mxyzptlk · 04-01-2007, 07:47 AM

Undoubtedly Stuart Clark.

Clark > McGrath. Discuss.

The Sean · 04-01-2007, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpaceMonkey

Do the coaches of each team still pick 1 man from each side to have 2 men of the series? or will it be just 1 man picked via a commitee or something?

Anyway...

Australia: Clarke
England: Pietersen

Obviously Clarke to be MOS if only 1 is picked.

They pick a MOS from each team, but then give the Compton-Miller medal to the single overall MOS.

Laurrz · 04-01-2007, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Mxyzptlk

Clark > McGrath. Discuss.

??

Clark > every other bowler this series

Mr Mxyzptlk · 04-01-2007, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurrz

??

Clark > every other bowler this series

Panesar > Clark.
Because he has a beard.

Laurrz · 04-01-2007, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Mxyzptlk

Panesar > Clark.
Because he has a beard.

i love Monty.. i always try to imitate his high 5's lol...

Nnanden · 04-01-2007, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howardj

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Cheers.

Nnanden · 04-01-2007, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurrz

Warney would be close last year.... Alderman ?

correct me if im wrong just asking lol...05 is a blur :P

Warne 25 3 74 0

Not saying he bowled badly, but his figures aren`t great. Whereas Clark has good figures for all 10 times he`s bowled. Incredible.

SpaceMonkey · 04-01-2007, 08:08 AM

Monty has the best average of any bowler for England. Shows how badly our Pacers have been!

FaaipDeOiad · 04-01-2007, 09:02 AM

Ponting and Clark are very close with Ponting perhaps shading it for mine, though it does depend a little bit on what happens tomorrow. There's still a chance for either one of them to put in a good performance.

Anyway, as I said in the 5th test thread the other day, Clark has been absolutely remarkable and has bowled well in every match, but generally the match defining spells have come from other bowlers. Clark's been a rock and taken plenty of key wickets, but it was Warne who turned the game in Adelaide and Melbourne and McGrath in Brisbane. Clark's not really dominated with the ball at any point to quite the extent that Ponting did with the bat across the first two tests. Obviously though, Clark has been good in every match while Ponting did nothing of note in Melbourne in his one chance.

If Australia are set a decent chase of 100+ tomorrow, I have a feeling that Ponting might take control and take Australia to the win, which will probably seal the MoTS award for him. If Clark grabs a few tomorrow and it ends quickly he might take it though. It's that close.

View Poll Results: Who?
Sarfraz - 26 wickets at 17.03	22	50.00%
Ponting - 576 runs at 82.28	18	40.91%
Warne - 23 wickets at 29.95 and 196 runs at 49	2	4.55%
Hussey - not sure on stats sorry, help	2	4.55%
Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll

04-01-2007, 07:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Laurrz International Debutant Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 2,684	Man of the Series? i'd pick Sarfraz as they say, Batsmen save u matches...bowlers win u em :P Warney is an interesting one... averaging 49 with the bat it would be fitting i spose

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howardj International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 12,103	Clark. The pitches have been largely benign, and therefore he falls in ahead of Ponting who has been imperious (especially when the Series was still alive) and totally driven. __________________ - My much anticipated Australian cricket review is now available in Cricket Chat - Winner of the 2011 and 2012 Cricket Web NRL and AFL tipping competitions

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SpaceMonkey International Debutant Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Worcestershire, UK Posts: 2,076	Do the coaches of each team still pick 1 man from each side to have 2 men of the series? or will it be just 1 man picked via a commitee or something? Anyway... Australia: Clarke England: Pietersen Obviously Clarke to be MOS if only 1 is picked.

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SpaceMonkey International Debutant Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Worcestershire, UK Posts: 2,076	Monty has the best average of any bowler for England. Shows how badly our Pacers have been!

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FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	Ponting and Clark are very close with Ponting perhaps shading it for mine, though it does depend a little bit on what happens tomorrow. There's still a chance for either one of them to put in a good performance. Anyway, as I said in the 5th test thread the other day, Clark has been absolutely remarkable and has bowled well in every match, but generally the match defining spells have come from other bowlers. Clark's been a rock and taken plenty of key wickets, but it was Warne who turned the game in Adelaide and Melbourne and McGrath in Brisbane. Clark's not really dominated with the ball at any point to quite the extent that Ponting did with the bat across the first two tests. Obviously though, Clark has been good in every match while Ponting did nothing of note in Melbourne in his one chance. If Australia are set a decent chase of 100+ tomorrow, I have a feeling that Ponting might take control and take Australia to the win, which will probably seal the MoTS award for him. If Clark grabs a few tomorrow and it ends quickly he might take it though. It's that close. __________________ I know a place where a royal flush Can never beat a pair

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