BackFootPunch
International 12th Man
Maaate, you're dreaming. There's every chance he gets an Otago contract, let's be honest.
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***Official*** New Zealand Domestic Season 2015/16
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Kippax
Cricketer Of The Year
Why settle for just getting a contract though, when you can put that gun seam presentation to work with the new ball immediately. No running towels and water bottles out to Duffy, Wagner, Hunter, Barnes and Soper to earn your stripes, probably regressing like Duffy because of all the coaching instability going on down there. Leave school, straight on telly with the new ball for Wellington. That's the shrewdest move, if he knows what's good for him.
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Mixmasterreece
U19 Debutant
National contract list to expand to 21 with ..... George Worker to pickup a contract.
Only a SINGLE wellingtonian to be named. No surprises there, but what a sorry state of affairs for Wellington cricket.
Only a SINGLE wellingtonian to be named. No surprises there, but what a sorry state of affairs for Wellington cricket.
And even that Wellingtonian shouldn't be there/wasn't bred there. Mind you, Otago would want to look at their age-group/A/developmental processes as well, given all three of theirs came to the province as FC players.
Sadly for you, I'm 99 percent sure he is locked in with an Otago contract. Only one of the current bunch is debating about whether or not to stay in the south.
Kippax
Cricketer Of The Year
How dare he turn down a lead acting role from Edgar & Kippax studios, just to be a glorified extra in a local movie, maybe getting two or three lines of dialogue.
Sometimes you just can't expect kids from small towns like Oamaru to be assertive or to make shrewd plays with what they've got. Enjoy those Otago clays and atmospheric conditions, Nathan. I'll be doubly keen now to watch you get nothing through the air or off the pitch.
Sometimes you just can't expect kids from small towns like Oamaru to be assertive or to make shrewd plays with what they've got. Enjoy those Otago clays and atmospheric conditions, Nathan. I'll be doubly keen now to watch you get nothing through the air or off the pitch.
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I expect Nathan Smith to at least play a significant number of games of short form cricket, probably batting at nine in front of Duffy and Wagner or Barnes.
And while Otago may not have the best itches for bowling going around, at least the association isn't known to be the most toxic in the country like Welly Cricket is.
And while Otago may not have the best itches for bowling going around, at least the association isn't known to be the most toxic in the country like Welly Cricket is.
Good luck with that.
But one advantage Otago has is a group of lads who are either from here or are very loyal to the province... So for Smith to be involved with the likes of Bracewell, Rutherford, Finnie, Duffy, DeBoorder (I know he's from Auckland), Craig (likewise)... They're all passionate about Otago, and I'm sure Nathan Smith would feel the same, I know he is very well thought of my the association management.
But one advantage Otago has is a group of lads who are either from here or are very loyal to the province... So for Smith to be involved with the likes of Bracewell, Rutherford, Finnie, Duffy, DeBoorder (I know he's from Auckland), Craig (likewise)... They're all passionate about Otago, and I'm sure Nathan Smith would feel the same, I know he is very well thought of my the association management.
Kippax
Cricketer Of The Year
Yeah but sadly Macewell's game isn't really rising to the challenge, nor is Rutherford's, nor is Neesham's, nor is Craig's, nor is Duffy's. Gentle Kakanui clay roads with good old Tom Tamati at Uni Oval and great banter with the lads. It's possibly all a bit snug.
Get out of your comfort zone, young Otago kids. Don't let the harsh polemicists like Kippax deter you from the streets of Wellington. You're probably going to have to front up to us at some point, if you want to kick on to international level.
Get out of your comfort zone, young Otago kids. Don't let the harsh polemicists like Kippax deter you from the streets of Wellington. You're probably going to have to front up to us at some point, if you want to kick on to international level.
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Smudge
Hall of Fame Member
Tom Tamati is leaving (if he hasn't already).
Cricket: Tamati 'gutted' about leaving job | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News
Cricket: Tamati 'gutted' about leaving job | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News
Howsie
International Captain
Please don't be Brad Wilson.
I dunno, he did score a ton and 60 not against you while outscoring everyone apart from Bharat across the season...would be an improvement on Dean/Daniel right?
I'm fairly certain it's Jimmy N. Would make sense if they can weave it in with media work such as he did on the CGW Brekky
Neesham or Barnes perhaps ? Auckland light on pace bowling stocks. Bates retired, Quinn and Fuller " Overseas" and Randell a no show last season despite his contract. Auckland have two more weeks before domestic contracts are announced ! Pacemen reportedly a focus in the current NZC Winter Training Squad. Have not seen that WTS list ?
But as a passionate follower of the domestic game, you'd be happy with someone opting to dig in and find a path in their home province, yes? Rather than nick off at the first opportunity.
In regards to that, anyone think the housing market in Auckland is likely to play havoc with their domestic side? Teachers are exiting the area en masse and given a similarly structured domestic contract system, wouldn't it make sense? Either that or live with Mummy until your career is done...
jcas0167
International Debutant
Some Wellington talent on the way.
School cricketers in mix with top emerging athletes at Wellington sports awards | Stuff.co.nz
nzfan
International Vice-Captain
Apparently Rachin Ravindra took the emerging sportsman of the year. Glad to see cricket getting a win. I suppose Kerr deserved it too, given she's 15 and plays first class cricket
