The Katman farewell thread

Spark · 06-12-2010, 07:01 PM

Well, since his test career is almost certainly over (unless Hughes fails horrifically), might be an appropriate time to say farewell to one of the ugliest, hardest, but most consistent batsmen in world cricket. Farewell, Katman, we shall miss your crab shuffle and your scoring of 80-90 runs in every single innings.

howardj · 06-12-2010, 07:03 PM

Collaring Pup would be up there...

morgieb · 06-12-2010, 07:30 PM

Well, WAG. Tough, and most importantly strangled Pup

Was a good career. Shame it didn't start earlier.

NasserFan207 · 06-12-2010, 07:31 PM

Whats brought this on?

Even if Hughes turns into Bradman there'd still be a spot in the Australian side for Katich, surely?

Spark · 06-12-2010, 07:33 PM

Age. He's out for this series, and it'll be tough to force your way back in at his age if Hughes has a decent run. I don't see him coming down at #6.

NasserFan207 · 06-12-2010, 07:34 PM

Wouldn't rule him out personally. Been a very consistent player in recent years, old or not.

DragonPunk · 06-12-2010, 07:36 PM

Apparently could have had a runner for the second inns but decided to decline. WAG love him and glad NSW will get more use of him to give experience to our younger players.

Ruckus · 06-12-2010, 07:38 PM

Kato isn't done yet, he'll be back.

Spikey · 06-12-2010, 07:46 PM

TumTum · 06-12-2010, 07:48 PM

As Australians we should hope that he doesn't come back, because if he does it would mean there has been more chaos with our batting.

outbreak · 06-12-2010, 07:56 PM

agree with tumtum.
As much as i love Kato (probably my favorite player in the aussie side), his replacement now (Hughes most likely) really should step up and not give Kattich a chance back in. He's at that age now where if someone else has a go and does well there's not much point bringing him back for alittle while longer.

Ausage · 06-12-2010, 08:00 PM

Yeah love the Katman, as frustrating as it was to watch him continuously fail after getting a start. If this is the end of his test career then vale Katman.

Flem274* · 06-12-2010, 08:35 PM

If Katich is one of the six best batsmen in Australia, which he probably is because he's one of the best batsmen in the team, then he will be back.

Hughes is no certainty to have an awesome career either. The kid could flop, get injured, take up ballet...

vic_orthdox · 06-12-2010, 08:40 PM

I guess the other thing to remember is that Katich is traditionally a middle order batsman. There may be the chance that he could re-enter the side somewhere between 3-6.

irfan · 06-12-2010, 09:05 PM

Katman-du! So good the Nepalese have named their capital city after him. No other individual could hold fort in a country covered in rugged mountainous terrain and bloodied royal massacres.

06-12-2010, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
howardj International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 12,107	Collaring Pup would be up there... __________________ - 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 Last edited by howardj; 06-12-2010 at 07:19 PM.

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morgieb Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paradise City Posts: 8,944	Well, WAG. Tough, and most importantly strangled Pup Was a good career. Shame it didn't start earlier. __________________ 4-0 RIP Craig Walsh (Craig) 1985-2012 Proudly supporting the #2 cricketer of all time.

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Ausage International Vice-Captain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: I'll show ye!! Posts: 4,828	Yeah love the Katman, as frustrating as it was to watch him continuously fail after getting a start. If this is the end of his test career then vale Katman. __________________ Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity. Too many bones, not enough CASH!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZwgu8_b0Vw RIP Craig

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06-12-2010, 07:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
NasserFan207 International Regular Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 3,576	Whats brought this on? Even if Hughes turns into Bradman there'd still be a spot in the Australian side for Katich, surely?

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Spark Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: A Blood Rainbow Posts: 26,769	Age. He's out for this series, and it'll be tough to force your way back in at his age if Hughes has a decent run. I don't see him coming down at #6.

06-12-2010, 07:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
NasserFan207 International Regular Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 3,576	Wouldn't rule him out personally. Been a very consistent player in recent years, old or not.

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DragonPunk School Boy/Girl Captain Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Bradman Stand Posts: 195	Apparently could have had a runner for the second inns but decided to decline. WAG love him and glad NSW will get more use of him to give experience to our younger players.

06-12-2010, 07:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ruckus International Captain Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oz Posts: 5,760	Kato isn't done yet, he'll be back.

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06-12-2010, 07:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
TumTum International Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 3,343	As Australians we should hope that he doesn't come back, because if he does it would mean there has been more chaos with our batting.

06-12-2010, 07:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
outbreak State 12th Man Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: australia Posts: 725	agree with tumtum. As much as i love Kato (probably my favorite player in the aussie side), his replacement now (Hughes most likely) really should step up and not give Kattich a chance back in. He's at that age now where if someone else has a go and does well there's not much point bringing him back for alittle while longer.

06-12-2010, 08:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
vic_orthdox Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24,371	I guess the other thing to remember is that Katich is traditionally a middle order batsman. There may be the chance that he could re-enter the side somewhere between 3-6.

06-12-2010, 09:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
irfan International 12th Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA Posts: 1,703	Katman-du! So good the Nepalese have named their capital city after him. No other individual could hold fort in a country covered in rugged mountainous terrain and bloodied royal massacres.

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