Michael Clarke is just not very good

sledger · 23-03-2013, 05:23 AM

Ok, so, he's the hot topic right now, and everyone is falling over themselves to praise him. However, the cogency of the claims made about how wonderful he is are extremely doubtful. The notion that he is in any way a true world class batsman is nothing but a complete and utter falsehood. His recent high scores might draw attention, but it'd be hard not to repeatedly top score as he has done, when the rest of the batting lineup is so horribly frail. Quite honestly, I suspect Brad Haddin would have been able to achieve similar results, if he had been picked as a stand alone bat.

ajdude · 23-03-2013, 05:27 AM

yeah but can you imagine haddin's allan border medal speeches? good lord

Spikey · 23-03-2013, 05:34 AM

hold on let me check what cogency means

fredfertang · 23-03-2013, 05:35 AM

He doesn't get to bat against any decent bowlers anymore - If England were to recall Steve Harmison for the back to back Ashes series Clarke wouldn't get more than 80 runs in the whole 10 matches

Flem274* · 23-03-2013, 05:38 AM

He's no Peter Siddle that's for sure.

social · 23-03-2013, 05:46 AM

Also a terrible wicket keeper

sledger · 23-03-2013, 05:49 AM

Also, a nickname like 'pup' means he's inevitably going to be insipid. No bite at all.

Spikey · 23-03-2013, 05:51 AM

no hustle either skip

Lillian Thomson · 23-03-2013, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sledger

Ok, so, he's the hot topic right now, and everyone is falling over themselves to praise him. However, the cogency of the claims made about how wonderful he is are extremely doubtful. The notion that he is in any way a true world class batsman is nothing but a complete and utter falsehood. His recent high scores might draw attention, but it'd be hard not to repeatedly top score as he has done, when the rest of the batting lineup is so horribly frail. Quite honestly, I suspect Brad Haddin would have been able to achieve similar results, if he had been picked as a stand alone bat.

That was copied and pasted from Phil Hughes 3 point homework presentation after the 2nd Test.

Spark · 23-03-2013, 05:59 AM

Yeah, look, this is a bit too transparent.

EDIT: Ha!

vic_orthdox · 23-03-2013, 06:00 AM

Right, that'll do then.

23-03-2013, 05:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,080	Michael Clarke is just not very good Ok, so, he's the hot topic right now, and everyone is falling over themselves to praise him. However, the cogency of the claims made about how wonderful he is are extremely doubtful. The notion that he is in any way a true world class batsman is nothing but a complete and utter falsehood. His recent high scores might draw attention, but it'd be hard not to repeatedly top score as he has done, when the rest of the batting lineup is so horribly frail. Quite honestly, I suspect Brad Haddin would have been able to achieve similar results, if he had been picked as a stand alone bat.

23-03-2013, 05:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Spikey Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: All Glory To The Nev Posts: 24,026	hold on let me check what cogency means __________________ Indians can't bowl - Where has the rumour come from as I myself and many indian friends arwe competent fast bowlers ? With the English bid I said: Let us be brief. If you give back the Falkland Islands, which belong to us, you will get my vote. They then became sad and left

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ajdude International Regular Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 3,177	yeah but can you imagine haddin's allan border medal speeches? good lord

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fredfertang Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: high dudgeon Posts: 9,718	He doesn't get to bat against any decent bowlers anymore - If England were to recall Steve Harmison for the back to back Ashes series Clarke wouldn't get more than 80 runs in the whole 10 matches

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social International Coach Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 11,063	Also a terrible wicket keeper

23-03-2013, 05:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,080	Also, a nickname like 'pup' means he's inevitably going to be insipid. No bite at all.

23-03-2013, 05:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Spikey Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: All Glory To The Nev Posts: 24,026	no hustle either skip

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vic_orthdox Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24,364	Right, that'll do then.

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