Michael Di Venuto? Australian opener

jemo27 · 26-03-2007, 01:01 AM

could he do it next year i know he is 33 but he has been in great form

andmark · 26-03-2007, 01:08 AM

I don't think so.

The_Bunny · 26-03-2007, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jemo27

could he do it next year i know he is 33 but he has been in great form

Exactly who would he replace?????

_Ed_ · 26-03-2007, 01:51 AM

The retired Langer I guess?

I'd go for someone younger myself though.

luffy · 26-03-2007, 01:55 AM

Haha i find that funny tbh.

Johnners · 26-03-2007, 02:01 AM

i don't see whats so funny about it (if you're talking about the topic at hand), i'd argue that Di Venuto has been in better form than both Jaques & Rogers this year. He hasn't made the majority of his runs on a WACA road, and he has been great from start to finish, as well as a fine finish last season.

That said, i'd still go for Jaques or Rogers simply for longevity.

Perm · 26-03-2007, 02:20 AM

I don't really think Michael di Venuto would be much of a long term option, probably only last a couple of years. Jaques or Rogers should give atleast 5 years minimum.

pup11 · 26-03-2007, 04:07 AM

I don't think Di Venuto would be selected IMO Rogers would come in for Langer without a shadow of doubt, and if Rogers fails next in the line is Jacques.

Obviously its better to invest on someone younger so that he can serve Australia for some extra years.

Prince EWS · 26-03-2007, 04:16 AM

Even ignoring the age factor, Di Venuto has a fairly obviously technical flaw which is especially evident when his form isn't at peak, so I'd stay away from his selection. He'd be found out at test level IMO.

It's not even close to as laughable as luffy is suggesting though.

Tomm NCCC · 26-03-2007, 12:45 PM

Derby reject! Derby Reject! Woah, Woah!

Im sorry.

I seriously doubt it in any case

sideshowtim · 26-03-2007, 12:48 PM

No. Honestly, not even a sniff. Jaques probably has the lead ahead of Rogers at the moment despite Rogers stellar year.

Richard · 26-03-2007, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhoenixFire

Are you insane in the membrane?

Applies equally here IMO.

readie · 26-03-2007, 11:59 PM

Di Venuto played ODI's in the mid 90's but I don't think his technique is up to scratch for Tests.

Goughy · 27-03-2007, 12:59 AM

More chance of playing for Italy, like his brother, than Australia again

vic_orthdox · 27-03-2007, 04:58 AM

Can't wait for the king of starts to get a guernsey.

TBH, long been a favourite player of mine. Always worth watching (especially in OD cricket).

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_Ed_ Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Auckland, Aotearoa Posts: 19,093	The retired Langer I guess? I'd go for someone younger myself though.

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luffy International Captain Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: **** Posts: 5,353	Haha i find that funny tbh.

26-03-2007, 04:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
pup11 International Coach Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: India Posts: 12,134	I don't think Di Venuto would be selected IMO Rogers would come in for Langer without a shadow of doubt, and if Rogers fails next in the line is Jacques. Obviously its better to invest on someone younger so that he can serve Australia for some extra years.

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sideshowtim Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,255	No. Honestly, not even a sniff. Jaques probably has the lead ahead of Rogers at the moment despite Rogers stellar year.

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