***Official*** South Africa in New Zealand 2012

[straw man]

Originally Posted by Flem274*

The more I think about it, the more I cannot fathom why they picked Nicol. Ellis is a hero in the Shield, but Nicol isn't great.

The leading runscorer, and Central Districts rescuer on occassion, is Kruger van Wyk. If they are truly selecting using the pie thing, how the hell does Nicol's whatevers outweigh 638 @ 91.14?

I think we've well and truly established that the 'pie thing' is a furphy and they just pick whoever they want, just like always.

[straw man]

Originally Posted by Hurricane

Franklin maybe?

Yeah he'd be in my ODI team... but only just.

[Flem274*]

hey a wicket

maybe

[Flem274*]

No offense Rob but if you could be injured after this game (you're more than welcome to take 7fer first) that would be really cool because then I could campaign for Kruger or Skippy. Kthnx.

[Hurricane]

Originally Posted by Flem274*

hey a wicket

maybe

Needed to be a after that word.

[Briony]

SA have played some lazy shots during this chase but they'll still beat a very disappointing kiwi outfit.

[Hurricane]

Originally Posted by Briony

SA have played some lazy shots during this chase but they'll still beat a very disappointing kiwi outfit.

Bowling has been ok - just crappy/**** batting.

[SeamUp]

Originally Posted by Briony

SA have played some lazy shots during this chase but they'll still beat a very disappointing kiwi outfit.

Yeah, talk about just going through the motions!

[Hurricane]

Originally Posted by Flem274*

No offense Rob but if you could be injured after this game (you're more than welcome to take 7fer first) that would be really cool because then I could campaign for Kruger or Skippy. Kthnx.

NAme a legitimate candidate other than nicol that is not from CD/does not have technique issues/has not been on the merry go round before/averages 40 in FC cricket over 3 or more seasons/has not been shown up in a ODI or looked inept against international bowling

I don't mean to say you can't name anyone - I would just like to hear some names.

[Flem274*]

Originally Posted by Hurricane

NAme a legitimate candidate other than nicol that is not from CD/does not have technique issues/has not been on the merry go round before/averages 40 in FC cricket over 3 or more seasons/has not been shown up in a ODI or looked inept against international bowling

I don't mean to say you can't name anyone - I would just like to hear some names.

Find Nicol's name on this list.

Cricket Records | Records | Plunket Shield, 2011/12 | Most runs | ESPN Cricinfo

Banning me from picking CD players isn't fair. Well statistically based purely on form the numbers say Brodie. Never seen him though, so I dunno. Has a few fans on the forums, but then so does Franklin.

edit: gonna go for the guy with 256 @ 51.20. Guess who?

edit 2: haven't used enough smileys

[Hurricane]

Originally Posted by Flem274*

Find Nicol's name on this list.

Cricket Records | Records | Plunket Shield, 2011/12 | Most runs | ESPN Cricinfo

Banning me from picking CD players isn't fair. Well statistically based purely on form the numbers say Brodie. Never seen him though, so I dunno. Has a few fans on the forums, but then so does Franklin.

edit: gonna go for the guy with 256 @ 51.20. Guess who?

edit 2: haven't used enough smileys

Good post. He didn't have a great season, Brodie, last season, so maybe his next step is an A team tour.

Enjoyed the Munro reference!

[KiWiNiNjA]

Hmmm, so this is what happens when I miss consecutive games.

Bring on the Tests? Yeah!!!

[Flametree]

Good news for the kiwi test prospects - Chris Martin is in top batting form. (Made 6 n.o for Auckland in his latest innings...)

[Agent Nationaux]

South Africa might actually gain the no. 1 Test spot after all. Here's hoping that they **** it up though.

[Days of Grace]

God, that was depressing today. One of the most depressing games I have ever witnessed.