# 6 for the Pre 1914 Test XI

[oz_fan]

This is a poll to decide the number 6 for the pre 1914 Test XI. You have the option of choosing either an allrounder or one of the runners up from the batsmen spots. Choose the number 6 from the following list of players.

All Rounders
All Rounder Mat Runs HS BatAv 100 50 W BB BowlAv 5w
Aubrey Faulkner - 24 1717 204 41.87 4 8 82 7/84 25.52 4
Monty Noble - 42 1997 133 30.25 1 16 121 7/17 25.00 9
George Giffen - 31 1238 161 23.35 1 6 103 7/117 27.09 7
Wilfred Rhodes - 47 1965 179 32.21 2 10 105 8/68 24.90 6
George Ulyett - 25 949 149 24.33 1 7 50 7/36 20.40 1
Allan Steel - 13 600 148 35.29 2 0 29 3/27 20.86 0
Jimmy Sinclair - 25 1069 106 23.23 3 3 63 6/26 31.68 1

Batsmen
Batsman Mat I NO Runs HS1 HS2 HS3 Ave 100 50
WW Armstrong - 40 71 8 2247 159* 133* 132 35.66 3 7
Archie MacLaren - 35 61 4 1931 140 124 120 33.87 5 8
Arthur Shrewsbury - 23 40 4 1277 164 106 105* 35.47 3 4
CB Fry - 26 41 3 1223 144 129 79 32.18 2 7

 

[oz_fan]

My vote goes to Faulkner a great batsmen, bowler and fielder.

 

[adharcric]

Faulkner right here.

 

[honestbharani]

have heard a lot about Wilfred Rhodes, so voted for him. But very very difficult to rate players one has never seen against each other, IMHO.

 

[Matt79]

Went for Faulkner - disappointed however that Armstrong isn't going to get in. He was a dominant player of his day and a very handy slow bowler as well as a great batsman.

 

[Perm]

Hardest poll so far, tough choice between Faulker, Noble, Rhodes and Armstrong. Went Faulkner though.

 

[shortpitched713]

Well Faulkner could hold his place at 6 for his batting alone, but I'd like to see another batsman. Can't be too safe with the somewhat dodgy pitches of the era.

Edit: Actually nevermind, another allrounder would suffice.

 

[age_master]

Faulkner just over Armstrong for mine.

 

[Poker Boy]

Has to be Wilfred Rhodes - although he could bat anywhere!