Battle of the Australians

aussie · 14-09-2006, 08:48 PM

Well the battle of the Englishmen is over i guess we could do one for the Australians now. Here is a list of 32 players i have chosen:

1. Monty Noble
2. Frederick Spofforth
3. Victor Trumper
4. Sir Donald Bradman
5. Bill O'Reilly
6. Clarrie Grimmett
7. Stan McCabe
8. Arthur Morris
9. Ray Lindwall
10. Keith Miller
11. Allan Davidson
12. Jack Gregory
13. Richie Benaud
14. Bobby Simpson
15. Lindsay Hassett
16. Garth McKenzie
17. Greg Chappell
18. Ashley Mallett
19. Rodney Marsh
20. Doug Walters
21. Neil Harvey
22. Dennis Lillee
23. Jeff Thompson
24. Craig McDermott
25. Allan Border
26. Steve Waugh
27. Ian Healy
28. Shane Warne
29. Glenn McGrath
30. Ricky Ponting
31. Adam Gilchrist
32. Matthew Hayden

Not sure how to get these pics big like how brumby did with the Battle of the Englishmen but if anyone else feels like doing it here, be my guest..

Mister Wright · 14-09-2006, 08:54 PM

Only 32? Surely there could be more.

nightprowler10 · 14-09-2006, 09:29 PM

If you can compile the final list of players, I can post pictures and stats and even run the battle if you want.

Mister Wright · 14-09-2006, 09:37 PM

It's kind of pointless doing a battle of the Australians anyway, because everyone's just going to vote for Bradman whoever he comes up against. Maybe if you did a battle to find the 2nd best Australian it would be more interesting.

nightprowler10 · 14-09-2006, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Wright

It's kind of pointless doing a battle of the Australians anyway, because everyone's just going to vote for Bradman whoever he comes up against. Maybe if you did a battle to find the 2nd best Australian it would be more interesting.

Yeah that's a good point. Barr an upset, Bradman would win the whole thing.

aussie · 14-09-2006, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Wright

It's kind of pointless doing a battle of the Australians anyway, because everyone's just going to vote for Bradman whoever he comes up against. Maybe if you did a battle to find the 2nd best Australian it would be more interesting.

yea that would probably work better to battle for the 2nd best Australian.

nightprowler10 · 14-09-2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussie

yea that would probably work better to battle for the 2nd best Australian.

Who replaces Bradman so you can keep it a battle of 32?

aussie · 14-09-2006, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightprowler10

If you can compile the final list of players, I can post pictures and stats and even run the battle if you want.

Good well to add to the 32 i already posted i'll make it 50 so:

33. Mark Waugh
34. Justin Langer
35. Bill Ponsford
36. Colin McDonald
37. Bert Oldfield
38. John Blackman
39. Jason Gillespie
40. Norman O'Neil
41. Brett Lee
42. Mark Taylor
43. Bill Lawry
44. Bill Woodfull
45. Warwick Armstrong
46. Hugh Trumble
47. Clem Hill
48. Bob Cowper
49. Bill Johnston
50. Ian Johnson

Johnners · 14-09-2006, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightprowler10

Who replaces Bradman so you can keep it a battle of 32?

Ian Chappel ?? Mark Taylor ??

EDIT: Taylor was just listed...so how about Chappel ?

aussie · 14-09-2006, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightprowler10

Who replaces Bradman so you can keep it a battle of 32?

Well i added 18 more, if you take out Bradman its 49, so you can add either Ian Chappell or Stuart MacGill.

nightprowler10 · 14-09-2006, 10:57 PM

Right then. Here's the list of top 50. I'll wait a few hours before starting, any objections please make your case. I will pick players at random and put them up against each other.

1. Monty Noble
2. Frederick Spofforth
3. Victor Trumper
4. Ian Chappell
5. Bill O'Reilly
6. Clarrie Grimmett
7. Stan McCabe
8. Arthur Morris
9. Ray Lindwall
10. Keith Miller
11. Allan Davidson
12. Jack Gregory
13. Richie Benaud
14. Bobby Simpson
15. Lindsay Hassett
16. Garth McKenzie
17. Greg Chappell
18. Ashley Mallett
19. Rodney Marsh
20. Doug Walters
21. Neil Harvey
22. Dennis Lillee
23. Jeff Thompson
24. Craig McDermott
25. Allan Border
26. Steve Waugh
27. Ian Healy
28. Shane Warne
29. Glenn McGrath
30. Ricky Ponting
31. Adam Gilchrist
32. Matthew Hayden
33. Mark Waugh
34. Justin Langer
35. Bill Ponsford
36. Colin McDonald
37. Bert Oldfield
38. John Blackman
39. Jason Gillespie
40. Norman O'Neil
41. Brett Lee
42. Mark Taylor
43. Bill Lawry
44. Bill Woodfull
45. Warwick Armstrong
46. Hugh Trumble
47. Clem Hill
48. Bob Cowper
49. Bill Johnston
50. Ian Johnson

Mister Wright · 14-09-2006, 11:26 PM

I reckon Stuart MacGill has to be in Australia's top 50 players ever. Not sure who to leave out though.

shortpitched713 · 14-09-2006, 11:48 PM

I figure this is kinda obvious, but 50 doesn't work in a bracket system.

Oh, and MacGill hasn't played enough Test cricket to be considered for top 50 IMHO.

Mister Wright · 14-09-2006, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortpitched713

I figure this is kinda obvious, but 50 doesn't work in a bracket system.

Oh, and MacGill hasn't played enough Test cricket to be considered for top 50 IMHO.

Say what. Not sure on the exact figure, but he'd be close to 50 tests now, and he was the fastest spinner to 100 wickets I think and has the best s/r of all Australian leg spinners.

nightprowler10 · 15-09-2006, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortpitched713

I figure this is kinda obvious, but 50 doesn't work in a bracket system.

err...yeah. I say we stick with the original 32 barr Bradman.

14-09-2006, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
aussie Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cricket Posts: 16,845	Battle of the Australians Well the battle of the Englishmen is over i guess we could do one for the Australians now. Here is a list of 32 players i have chosen: 1. Monty Noble 2. Frederick Spofforth 3. Victor Trumper 4. Sir Donald Bradman 5. Bill O'Reilly 6. Clarrie Grimmett 7. Stan McCabe 8. Arthur Morris 9. Ray Lindwall 10. Keith Miller 11. Allan Davidson 12. Jack Gregory 13. Richie Benaud 14. Bobby Simpson 15. Lindsay Hassett 16. Garth McKenzie 17. Greg Chappell 18. Ashley Mallett 19. Rodney Marsh 20. Doug Walters 21. Neil Harvey 22. Dennis Lillee 23. Jeff Thompson 24. Craig McDermott 25. Allan Border 26. Steve Waugh 27. Ian Healy 28. Shane Warne 29. Glenn McGrath 30. Ricky Ponting 31. Adam Gilchrist 32. Matthew Hayden Not sure how to get these pics big like how brumby did with the Battle of the Englishmen but if anyone else feels like doing it here, be my guest..

14-09-2006, 09:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
nightprowler10 Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 13,389	If you can compile the final list of players, I can post pictures and stats and even run the battle if you want. __________________ Can't decide on a signature? Why not Zoidberg? (\/) (;,,;) (\/) RIP Craigos

14-09-2006, 10:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
nightprowler10 Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 13,389	Right then. Here's the list of top 50. I'll wait a few hours before starting, any objections please make your case. I will pick players at random and put them up against each other. 1. Monty Noble 2. Frederick Spofforth 3. Victor Trumper 4. Ian Chappell 5. Bill O'Reilly 6. Clarrie Grimmett 7. Stan McCabe 8. Arthur Morris 9. Ray Lindwall 10. Keith Miller 11. Allan Davidson 12. Jack Gregory 13. Richie Benaud 14. Bobby Simpson 15. Lindsay Hassett 16. Garth McKenzie 17. Greg Chappell 18. Ashley Mallett 19. Rodney Marsh 20. Doug Walters 21. Neil Harvey 22. Dennis Lillee 23. Jeff Thompson 24. Craig McDermott 25. Allan Border 26. Steve Waugh 27. Ian Healy 28. Shane Warne 29. Glenn McGrath 30. Ricky Ponting 31. Adam Gilchrist 32. Matthew Hayden 33. Mark Waugh 34. Justin Langer 35. Bill Ponsford 36. Colin McDonald 37. Bert Oldfield 38. John Blackman 39. Jason Gillespie 40. Norman O'Neil 41. Brett Lee 42. Mark Taylor 43. Bill Lawry 44. Bill Woodfull 45. Warwick Armstrong 46. Hugh Trumble 47. Clem Hill 48. Bob Cowper 49. Bill Johnston 50. Ian Johnson Last edited by nightprowler10; 14-09-2006 at 11:00 PM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Official Trial by Poll. Battle For Inadequacy	steds	Testing Forum	58	07-11-2010 08:17 AM
So are Australians really Chokers ??	RolledOver	Cricket Chat	102	08-08-2007 05:18 AM
Battle of the T.V. Characters	Mister Wright	Off Topic	149	15-10-2006 10:30 AM
* Battle of the Films 2 *	Natman20	Off Topic	141	24-08-2006 09:32 PM
The other Fred's biggest battle	BoyBrumby	Cricket Chat	8	20-05-2006 03:44 AM

14-09-2006, 09:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mister Wright Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 24,238	It's kind of pointless doing a battle of the Australians anyway, because everyone's just going to vote for Bradman whoever he comes up against. Maybe if you did a battle to find the 2nd best Australian it would be more interesting.

14-09-2006, 11:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mister Wright Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 24,238	I reckon Stuart MacGill has to be in Australia's top 50 players ever. Not sure who to leave out though.

14-09-2006, 11:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
shortpitched713 International Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,219	I figure this is kinda obvious, but 50 doesn't work in a bracket system. Oh, and MacGill hasn't played enough Test cricket to be considered for top 50 IMHO.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)