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Simon Katich gives Michael Clarke what he deserves

G.I.Joe

International Coach
Haha, what? Clarke is extremely unlikeable, no doubt. But this is making a mountain out of a molehill. 5 hours isn't enough to get a song sung?
 

Nate

You'll Never Walk Alone
Haha, what? Clarke is extremely unlikeable, no doubt. But this is making a mountain out of a molehill. 5 hours isn't enough to get a song sung?
Nah look, if Hussey says something, you do it.
 

Matt79

Global Moderator
Prominent Australian player in 'hAted by non Aussie fan' shocker! :-O

I like Clarke. Seems like a nice enough guy. Oh but he once claimed a doubtful catch, must be de debil... 8-)
 

Mr Mxyzptlk

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Prominent Australian player in 'hAted by non Aussie fan' shocker! :-O

I like Clarke. Seems like a nice enough guy. Oh but he once claimed a doubtful catch, must be de debil... 8-)
Hey, hate is a strong word.

My love for Lee borders on bromosexual. I liked Martyn, Langer, and I like Clark. But Michael Clarke seems to be his biggest fan. Look at the $1million price tag he gave himself for the IPL auction.
 

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Prominent Australian player in 'hAted by non Aussie fan' shocker! :-O

I like Clarke. Seems like a nice enough guy. Oh but he once claimed a doubtful catch, must be de debil... 8-)
Agree with this tbh. I almost like him purely as a result of all the OTT abuse that gets thrown at him.
 

PhoenixFire

International Coach
Prominent Australian player in 'hAted by non Aussie fan' shocker! :-O

I like Clarke. Seems like a nice enough guy. Oh but he once claimed a doubtful catch, must be de debil... 8-)
Since when did anyone say that that was the basis for disliking him? Sure he has done way more toolish things and generally acted like a **** for people to dislike him.
 

Matt79

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Hey, hate is a strong word.

My love for Lee borders on bromosexual. I liked Martyn, Langer, and I like Clark. But Michael Clarke seems to be his biggest fan. Look at the $1million price tag he gave himself for the IPL auction.
Given what others get paid, that's a realistic price tag.
 

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He's done nothing though. He once claimed a grassed catch which could have been a genuine mistake. And that's it. Everything else is like, "i don't like his face for no reason" or "i wish i was in his girlfriend".
 

Matt79

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Since when did anyone say that that was the basis for disliking him? Sure he has done way more toolish things and generally acted like a **** for people to dislike him.
That's what always get cited. You got examples of this other crappy stuff he's meant to have done.
 

Mister Wright

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I bet the Australian U/19 team have more maturity than the Current Australian side. What a load of crap. No wonder Hayden didn't want to play anymore. I could imagine Katich would be scary character and Clarke constantly talking about himself would get a bit annoying.
 

Mr Mxyzptlk

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Had Symonds?
Probably. Can't be bothered to check, but Symonds has two non-international T20 hundreds and 3 fifties. Surely his record wasn't anywhere near as bad as Clarke's is before he signed for the IPL. That said, I can't be bothered to check.

EDIT: Besides, using Symonds as an example isn't doing any favours in defending Clarke's character.
 

NUFAN

Y no Afghanistan flag
Yeah Symonds had for sure.

I don't think Clarke did anything too wrong,

He's played his Cricket for five days and enjoyed his mates company for 5 hours after the match having a few drinks then he'd look to his right and see Andrew McDonald and then to his left he saw Doug Bollinger wouldn't you want to be with Lara Bingle at 11 pm?
 

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