Strange selection policy

Monk · 29-11-2012, 06:45 PM

Siddle (and Hilf to a lesser extent) to not play

Imagine in the 70s if we were going in to a series deciding test at the WACA and Chappeli came out and said "yeh, we're gonna leave Lillee and Thommo out, in case they're a bit tired from the bowling they did 5 days ago".

****ing absurd.

benchmark00 · 29-11-2012, 06:50 PM

Let's be honest. Siddle is no Dennis Lillee. He's barely a Brad Williams.

A Siddle below his peak performance is probably a Mick Lewis.

Besides, the risk of injury is greatest when there is fatigue. If Pattinson wasn't injured I would've dropped Siddle for Starc for Perth anyway itbt.

Monk · 29-11-2012, 06:53 PM

I'd have dropped Starc for Hilf. That's all I'd have done.

benchmark00 · 29-11-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Monk

I'd have dropped Starc for Hilf. That's all I'd have done.

Starc dropped before he got a game. Bit harsh.

Viscount Tom · 29-11-2012, 07:15 PM

Monk's destined for a future on the panel I think.

uvelocity · 29-11-2012, 07:25 PM

monks just ****ty it wasnt punter got the chop for hasto

Monk · 29-11-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by uvelocity

monks just ****ty it wasnt punter got the chop for hasto

Blame the Phenergen for me dropping Starc before he played. Still reckon we should replace Punter with an AR.

Or Dussey.

Dan · 29-11-2012, 10:42 PM

How does the gap between the Tests compare to usual? 3 days feels shorter than in previous years, IIRC.

Not to mention that they were the only 2 quicks bowling for a day and a half. If Patto was fit the strain would have been less, and Siddle might have played.

Hilfy could GAGF though.

uvelocity · 29-11-2012, 11:33 PM

if theyd rested patto and played starc it would be sids pato starc today

not complaining at 6/100 though

archie mac · 30-11-2012, 12:18 AM

Reminds me of the 82-83 season when Australia lost Lillee and Alderman who were trying hard but not taking a lot of wickets. They were replaced by Hogg and Thomson and Australia quickly came out on top.

BoyBrumby · 30-11-2012, 03:59 AM

Looking a better shout now tho, eh?

uvelocity · 30-11-2012, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Looking a better shout now tho, eh?

120 ao with haze over haste

burr · 30-11-2012, 05:42 AM

I just don't like the constant rotation and instability in the Australian side. I'm used to the days when there were 12 men and it was almost impossible to break into that 12. Seems too easy to get a game now and the Australian team is devalued as a result. I know I have to accept we are no longer the great team we once were. But my unease at this merry-go-round shows just how much I took the 90/00s for granted.

29-11-2012, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Monk International Debutant Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 2,592	Strange selection policy Siddle (and Hilf to a lesser extent) to not play Imagine in the 70s if we were going in to a series deciding test at the WACA and Chappeli came out and said "yeh, we're gonna leave Lillee and Thommo out, in case they're a bit tired from the bowling they did 5 days ago". ****ing absurd.

30-11-2012, 12:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
archie mac Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: canberra Australia Posts: 10,669	Reminds me of the 82-83 season when Australia lost Lillee and Alderman who were trying hard but not taking a lot of wickets. They were replaced by Hogg and Thomson and Australia quickly came out on top. __________________ You know it makes sense.

30-11-2012, 03:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,658	Looking a better shout now tho, eh? __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

30-11-2012, 05:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
burr U19 Vice-Captain Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 560	I just don't like the constant rotation and instability in the Australian side. I'm used to the days when there were 12 men and it was almost impossible to break into that 12. Seems too easy to get a game now and the Australian team is devalued as a result. I know I have to accept we are no longer the great team we once were. But my unease at this merry-go-round shows just how much I took the 90/00s for granted. __________________ 'It is hard to recall a batsman quite so serene, so unrushed, so unflappable.' Chris Ryan on ... look to the left. Ahhhh. Bye Marto - you will be missed.

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29-11-2012, 06:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Monk International Debutant Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 2,592	I'd have dropped Starc for Hilf. That's all I'd have done.

29-11-2012, 10:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dan Global Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 3,107	How does the gap between the Tests compare to usual? 3 days feels shorter than in previous years, IIRC. Not to mention that they were the only 2 quicks bowling for a day and a half. If Patto was fit the strain would have been less, and Siddle might have played. Hilfy could GAGF though.

29-11-2012, 11:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
uvelocity Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: seamy road Posts: 8,284	if theyd rested patto and played starc it would be sids pato starc today not complaining at 6/100 though

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