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Prince EWS · 28-12-2012, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike5181

Well apart from Bruce Martin, it looks like this is the team that's going to play the test.

Surely Bracewell will play ahead of either Chris Martin or Wagner as well?

Mike5181 · 28-12-2012, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince EWS

Surely Bracewell will play ahead of either Chris Martin or Wagner as well?

Yeah, missed him.

straw man · 28-12-2012, 02:24 AM

I guess McCullum is about our only batsman I could actually imagine scoring a century this series (Williamson the only other) and batting at 4 would give him the best chance to do that.

Still a dumb idea though.

Bahnz · 28-12-2012, 02:35 AM

Any thoughts from the SA posters on the quality of this invitation xi? Is it a decent side with a few future possibles, or a weak team?

Prince EWS · 28-12-2012, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bahnz

Any thoughts from the SA posters on the quality of this invitation xi? Is it a decent side with a few future possibles, or a weak team?

It's pretty weak because none of the blokes playing franchise cricket this week were considered; it's essentially been picked out of 3-day amateur league. SeamUp reckons a few of them have some potential but there's no-one even close to playing for SA right now if that's what you're asking.

Bahnz · 28-12-2012, 02:59 AM

Ah OK. It's not great that the warm up opposition is of a relatively weak standard, but it's still better than nothing I guess.

Neil Young · 28-12-2012, 03:25 AM

McCullum at 4? Christ, he's going to bowl himself as well, isn't he?

hendrix · 28-12-2012, 03:35 AM

McCullum has never shown the capability to bat at number 4.

If he's not opening he has to be keeping, simple as that.

Howsie · 28-12-2012, 03:40 AM

Franklin. You have to be bloody kidding me. Here I was thinking we'd finally seen the last of him but no, he makes a reappearance a whole one test later. ****ing hell.

Edit: In the nine tests he's played since he came back into the team as a "batsmen" he averages 20 with the bat and 118 with the ball. If that's adding something to the team then **** me.

wellAlbidarned · 28-12-2012, 03:49 AM

Is there a "Most utterly mediocre player to play a significant amount of tests thread"? I'm sure I've seen one. Franklin's sure to make an appearance in there soon.

HeathDavisSpeed · 28-12-2012, 03:51 AM

He was a decent option back when he was a bowler. These days though... Mind you, if it's good for the team, then let him open and keep wicket.

Mike5181 · 28-12-2012, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wellAlbidarned

Is there a "Most utterly mediocre player to play a significant amount of tests thread"? I'm sure I've seen one. Franklin's sure to make an appearance in there soon.

His ****ing non-existent bowling keeps saving him.

Prince EWS · 28-12-2012, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by HeathDavisSpeed

He was a decent option back when he was a bowler.

Yes exactly. Franklin was a good Test cricketer before his injury when he was picked as an opening bowler. It's sad IMO that he'll probably be remembered more for being a massive failure as a batting allrounder post-injury.

Meridio · 28-12-2012, 07:22 AM

Currently 259/5 and a very typical NZ scorecard - all of the top five got starts, but the top score is 65. Really needed at least one of those batsmen to go on and make a big century.

BeeGee · 28-12-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Howsie

Franklin. You have to be bloody kidding me. Here I was thinking we'd finally seen the last of him but no, he makes a reappearance a whole one test later. ****ing hell.

Edit: In the nine tests he's played since he came back into the team as a "batsmen" he averages 20 with the bat and 118 with the ball. If that's adding something to the team then **** me.

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Originally Posted by Mike5181

His ****ing non-existent bowling keeps saving him.

If I can put on my foil hat on for a second...

He's a member of the Hesson boys club. That is why he's in every squad. That is why he will play in every game of this tour.

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Howsie International Vice-Captain Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NZ Posts: 4,525	Franklin. You have to be bloody kidding me. Here I was thinking we'd finally seen the last of him but no, he makes a reappearance a whole one test later. **ing hell. Edit: In the nine tests he's played since he came back into the team as a "batsmen" he averages 20 with the bat and 118 with the ball. If that's adding something to the team then me. __________________ Northern Districts Proudly supporting KS Williamson, TG Southee, TA Boult, DR Flynn and BJ Watling** Last edited by Howsie; 28-12-2012 at 03:57 AM.

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28-12-2012, 02:24 AM	#888 (permalink)
straw man International Vice-Captain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: l Posts: 4,885	I guess McCullum is about our only batsman I could actually imagine scoring a century this series (Williamson the only other) and batting at 4 would give him the best chance to do that. Still a dumb idea though.

28-12-2012, 02:59 AM	#891 (permalink)
Bahnz International Captain Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On top of a pile of money, surrounded by many beautiful women Posts: 5,176	Ah OK. It's not great that the warm up opposition is of a relatively weak standard, but it's still better than nothing I guess.

28-12-2012, 03:25 AM	#892 (permalink)
Neil Young School Boy/Girl Captain Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 146	McCullum at 4? Christ, he's going to bowl himself as well, isn't he?

28-12-2012, 03:35 AM	#893 (permalink)
hendrix State Vice-Captain Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,255	McCullum has never shown the capability to bat at number 4. If he's not opening he has to be keeping, simple as that.

28-12-2012, 07:22 AM	#899 (permalink)
Meridio State Vice-Captain Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London, West New Zealand Posts: 1,038	Currently 259/5 and a very typical NZ scorecard - all of the top five got starts, but the top score is 65. Really needed at least one of those batsmen to go on and make a big century.

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