Spinner for 1920-39 World Test XI

[aussie tragic]

Please select a Spinner for the 1920-39 World Test XI:

Tich Freeman (Eng): 12 tests, 66 wkts @ 25.86 (5/3), Econ 2.74, SR 56.5, BB 7-71 --- 154 runs @ 14.00
Clarrie Grimmett (Aus): 37 tests, 216 wkts @ 24.21 (21/7), Econ 2.16, SR 67.1, BB 7-40 --- 557 runs @ 13.92
Bert Ironmonger (Aus): 14 tests, 74 wkts @ 17.97 (4/2), Econ 1.69, SR 63.4, BB 7-23 --- 42 runs @ 2.62
Arthur Mailey (Aus): 21 tests, 99 wkts @ 33.91 (6/2), Econ 3.29, SR 61.8, BB 9-121 --- 222 runs @ 11.10
Quintin McMillan (SA): 13 tests, 36 wkts @ 34.52 (2/0), Econ 3.69, SR 56.1, BB 5-61 --- 306 runs @ 18.00
Bill O'Reilly (Aus): 26 tests, 136 wkts @ 23.68 (10/3), Econ 1.95, SR 72.8, BB 7-54 --- 410 runs @ 12.81
Ian Peebles (Eng): 13 tests, 45 wkts @ 30.91 (3/0), Econ 2.89, SR 64.0, BB 6-63 --- 98 runs @ 10.88
Hedley Verity (Eng): 40 tests, 144 wkts @ 24.37 (5/2), Econ 1.88, SR 77.5, BB 8-43 --- 669 runs @ 20.90
Cyril Vincent (SA): 25 tests, 84 wkts @ 31.32 (3/0), Econ 2.69, SR 69.6, BB 6-51 --- 526 runs @ 20.23
Jack White (Eng): 15 tests, 49 wkts @ 32.26 (3/1), Econ 1.97, SR 97.9, BB 8-126 --- 239 runs @ 18.38

Runner-ups will go into the final bowlers poll


The 1920-39 World Test XI so far:

1. Jack Hobbs
2. Herb Sutcliffe
3. Don Bradman
4. Wally Hammond

+ Les Ames

 

[silentstriker]

Between O'reilly, Grimmet and Verity for me.

 

[The Sean]

W.J. O'Reilly. Though I'm tempted to go with Ironmonger for the extra batting strength he'd bring to the line-up.

 

[archie mac]

W.J. O'Reilly. Though I'm tempted to go with Ironmonger for the extra batting strength he'd bring to the line-up.

The original ferret?

His wife rang up the dressing rooms at MCG to speak to him, when she was informed that her husband had just gone out to bat, she replied; "i'll wait"

 

[Goughy]

This is a very tough one. I could make strong cases for a number of the guys listed.

However, I've always been a huge fan of Verity and even if not allowed I have taken into consideration his incredible feats in the County Championship.

Verity

 

[oz_fan]

I voted for O'Reilly.

 

[Perm]

Bill O'Reilly

 

[luffy]

Clarrie Grimmett

 

[bagapath]

This is a very tough one. I could make strong cases for a number of the guys listed.

However, I've always been a huge fan of Verity and even if not allowed I have taken into consideration his incredible feats in the County Championship.

Verity

well, nothing wrong with that choice. i have sometimes wonderd how verity would have felt when he was shot (and later died in a POW camp) in sicily in WWII. would he have dreamt of those glorious summer days in england when the world was peaceful and he was playing the gentlman's game in front of an adoring audience? of those wonderful seasons spent playing county matches, taking wickets and drinking beer with mates? did he replay those of moments of success against bradman and other aussies? war sucks.

i have gone for oreilly. too many people rate him the best. cant find anything wrong with his record either.

 

[Matt79]

O'Reilly, by a fair margin over Verity then Grimmett for me...

 

[Poker Boy]

Clarrie Grimmet - 80 more wickets than O'Reilly in just 11 more Tests...mind you I think the "Tiger" should get the last bowling place...