Should Tasmania be a part of New Zealand?

[irfan]

I reckon to even things up a bit in the cricket, we should give New Zealand Tasmania. I mean lets face it who would really care if Tasmania floated away and became geographically closer to New Zealand . It's obvious a few fervent Australian supporters don't like Tasmania's favourite son (Ponting) and have called for his sacking, while NZ could do with top order batting talents like Dighton, Di Venuto and Dan Marsh who would never get a chance for Aussie currently. Hilfenhaus would further boost their swinging stocks.

It's time we disown the Apple Isle which, let's face it, is only remembered for some crazy guy going on a killing spree. The only hitch I could see to this plan is the new 'New Zealand' lineup will consist of several guys with the same surnames which could lead to constant confusion amongst inept commentators .

 

[Richard]

I thought Cricket Humour was there for a reason.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Doesn't Einstein come from Tasmania?

/crap Aussie film references

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Who says we want Tasmania?

 

[irfan]

Who says we want Tasmania?

The OP is tongue-in-cheek obviously but surely Dighton >>>> Redmond, Ponting >>> any NZ batsman, Marsh >>> Elliot - so I don't see why you wouldn't like to the services of any of these batsman if possible.

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

The OP is tongue-in-cheek obviously but surely Dighton >>>> Redmond, Ponting >>> any NZ batsman, Marsh >>> Elliot - so I don't see why you wouldn't like to the services of any of these batsman if possible.

I know it is tongue and cheek,

But I'd rather see NZers playing for NZ.

....even if Elliott is South African.
Want him dropped from the test team, for the record.

 

[irfan]

But if Tasmania becomes a part of NZ, then these players would fall under NZ.

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

But if Tasmania becomes a part of NZ, then these players would fall under NZ.

Not really, they will still be Australians......

 

[Jono]

It's time we disown the Apple Isle which, let's face it, is only remembered for some crazy guy going on a killing spree.

At the risk of offending many people...

 

[brockley]

I'd like to see a tasmanian 2nd xl side in the NZ comp,they are close enough to have a side.It would be competitive.

 

[Flem274*]

I'd like to see a tasmanian 2nd xl side in the NZ comp,they are close enough to have a side.It would be competitive.

Why would we want to help Tasmania, who are part of Australia? (provided Irfan is in no position of power in the ICC. )

And I can't see it happening either btw. Hell if we had Ponting, Marsh and co. Aussie would have been toast at the Gabba.

Not that I want them, we're going to go on for good or bad as our current nation.

 

[Smudge]

Go **** yourselves, arrogant Aussies on this thread. This superiority complex is so ****ing tiring.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Go **** yourselves, arrogant Aussies on this thread. This superiority complex is so ****ing tiring.

So we'll put you down as a "maybe", then?

 

[Storer]

A short answer, no, they shouldn't.

 

[Richard]

Interesting, until the post before this one 3 Aussies have posted on this thread... 2 of whom support India in cricket.

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

It's time we disown the Apple Isle which, let's face it, is only remembered for some crazy guy going on a killing spree.

 

[zaremba]

I thought Cricket Humour was there for a reason.

To misquote Alan G Partridge, "There's a time and a place for fun and enjoyment, and it's not on this messageboard"

 

[morgieb]

No. For starters we'll lose Ricky Ponting.

 

[armchairumpire]

Ok well for a start I have followed the Tassie Tigers for the last couple of years. They are a pretty good well balanced team IMO. Their population base is pretty small but they still have some great cricketers BUT I would like to see them play against NZ rather than join them.

 

[irfan]

Go **** yourselves, arrogant Aussies on this thread. This superiority complex is so ****ing tiring.

Haha. Great to see Volty firing up. Usually it's just dirty smilies