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  1. Blain

    ***Official*** New Zealand Domestic Season 2016/17

    It's that back foot of his, goes out very wide on the crease. It's amazing how he doesn't fall away much. 1.96 cm tall, looks to bowl at a pretty decent clip. A lot to work with there, hopefully Bondy continues his involvement in Canterbury coaching. Can Munro please stop scoring 100's? He...
  2. Blain

    ***Official*** New Zealand Domestic Season 2016/17

    Damn those Duffy wickets look good. He's actually swinging the ball again! Good signs from him. Great call from Otago to tell him to sort his entire action out before he plays again. Wickets everywhere this morning.
  3. Blain

    ***Official*** South Africa in New Zealand 2017

    Ronchi has averaged 11 since the world cup, 2 years ago almost. If he was a young player, he would have been flicked over a year ago. Phillips is a batsman and wicket keeper second, I can't see him handling the gloves and opening the batting well. Especially after only 1 good season. Needs more...
  4. Blain

    ***Official*** New Zealand Domestic Season 2016/17

    Terrible case. He said she said case. Less said the better. Feels like another huge hole in the domestic schedule ATM :blink: Guys won't get a chance to show much before the Test series.
  5. Blain

    ***Official*** South Africa in New Zealand 2017

    Mmm, pretty much. I'd say we have the better seam attack, slightly, but their batting is way in front of ours currently. TBH I have NFI why we produced a sub continent pitch Hamilton, who thought up that idea?? It's not like we have ever been good at batting on those wickets. Hard and fast...
  6. Blain

    ***Official*** New Zealand Domestic Season 2016/17

    Would be nice if he just concentrates on 125km-130km medium pace with a bit of swing, in the CDG/Ryder 5th/6th bowler mold. It almost seems Neesh and Anderson put to much effort into their bowling than they naturally should, trying to hit 140Kms, and break down and/or get belted. Henry came...
  7. Blain

    ***Official*** New Zealand Domestic Season 2016/17

    Is he too injured for bowling ATM? He knows how to close an innings alright, could be a handy player in the BC's if he keeps developing.
  8. Blain

    ***Official*** New Zealand Domestic Season 2016/17

    Ahh true. I can understand Wheeler being rested, but Bruce would likely be better for the hit out. Bennett's all good, Kuggs (can't play though) and Rance would be in before him IMO. We haven't had a hooping in swinging bowler like Rance for a while. What happened to that average guy...
  9. Blain

    ***Official*** New Zealand Domestic Season 2016/17

    Worker getting runs again, Young looking good. Check out that 3rd 4 of his against Woodcock, damn!! :D 153/2 | WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS vs CENTRAL STAGS I really hope he keeps his form up, one our better stroke makers going around. Just seems a bit inconsistent (and that century problem..).
  10. Blain

    ***Official*** New Zealand Domestic Season 2016/17

    Yeah Wheeler and Bruce with the NZ squad, shame. 5 days until they have a one off T20 game, seems another dumb decision by NZC to not let them play. I saw somewhere Baker has been injured the last month or so for ND.
  11. Blain

    ***Official*** South Africa in New Zealand 2017

    Who would you open with if they had bought Rossco in? TBH, I don't think Taylor is a great T20 player, they have KW for the anchor role, and 5 other guys around him who hit at a big strike rate. Rossco can take a bit to get going, and doesn't have the 6 hitting he had in his mid twentys. That's...
  12. Blain

    ***Official*** South Africa in New Zealand 2017

    That's every warm up game for the opposition, correct? All rained off. They need a back up day.. Or hire a couple buses to take them to a place with no rain if possible! (if it wasn't raining 2 hours away). Frustrating.
  13. Blain

    ***Official*** South Africa in New Zealand 2017

    Big mistake IMO. They'll need his experience in their line up, it's not like Steyn and Morkel are there spear heading the attack.
  14. Blain

    ***Official*** New Zealand Domestic Season 2016/17

    2 cracker games on tomorrow, no international cricket for a week, and they haven't got it on Sky. Man NZC are in the dark ages, even the national football league have regular games on TV. They don't need 15 cameras for a domestic game, a couple each end a side on camera each side and I'd be...
  15. Blain

    ***Official*** South Africa in New Zealand 2017

    That bowling line up looks vulnerable. Parnell, Tahir and Rabada have alot of work to do! Our middle order likes to collapse ATM, and that batting looks full strength, so who knows. Is Philander injured? He'll be key in the Test matches. For the NZ squad, it's pretty much set in stone. I...
  16. Blain

    ***Official*** South Africa in New Zealand 2017

    This could be the test series that highlights the problems Boult and Southee have been having the past couple seasons. If we can't strike with the new ball, could be big trouble. I'd back Lockie if Wags is out, we'll need a point of difference, Henry has no form. And enough of the CDG...
  17. Blain

    ***Official*** New Zealand Domestic Season 2016/17

    Worker with another huge score, 180! He's gotta get a chance against the Saffers. An average of 43 in List A can't be ignored. He's really grinded out a career hasn't he, been around for yonks not setting the world on fire, but has really upped his stats in the last couple of seasons. 4fer...
  18. Blain

    ***Official*** New Zealand Domestic Season 2016/17

    Don't forget the dark horse, Dane Cleaver. Has had an epic season. I don't think Phillips will keep full time, can see him being a T20/ODI bashing opener in a couple seasons.
  19. Blain

    ***Official*** New Zealand Domestic Season 2016/17

    Like most fast bowlers, to be fair. He had a big drop off in his second spell against Oz in Oz, but I wouldn't say that's every game. Had a good fast spell on Monday which lasted about 7 overs? Domestic speed gun is slow remember Zinzan. Wheeler was shown at 125ks-130ks, and plays for NZ the...
  20. Blain

    ***Official*** New Zealand Domestic Season 2016/17

    Yeah stupid stuff, should being playing every 3rd day at least, 2 rounds, with the final being all wrapped up within a month.

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