World Cup Squad

Post by **Donny** » Sun Jan 12, 2003 7:14 pm

M8, if he bowls garbage it would take a darn sight more than 15,000 Taswegians to turn him into a match-winner!

Donny.

GO THE MIGHTY WOODSMEN !! ALL THE WAY IN 2003 AND BEYOND !!!!

JLC · Post by **JLC** » Sun Jan 12, 2003 7:25 pm

I still think the person that won the game for Australia was Ian Blackwell for England. England were crusing to victory until Blackwell came in and hogged the strike and looked totally at sea. All he seemed capable of doing was a sweep shot. Prior to him hogging the strike Trescothick was playing great and England were miles in front. Blackwell caused unnecessary pressure on the rest of the England batting line up.

Hopefully Hussain or Stweart or the coach has a word to him and explains the basics to the poor boy.

jlc

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Post by **Donny** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 2:12 pm

M8, have you considered the Aussie bowling that Blackwell faced? After all, he's not a frontline batsman and what the hell was he doing out there anyway?!

After the opening stand, England were in a position to cruise to a win. They had absolutely no reason to use Blackwell where they did. The Aussies capitalised on a mistake.

Donny.

GO THE MIGHTY WOODSMEN !! ALL THE WAY IN 2003 AND BEYOND !!!!

JLC · Post by **JLC** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 2:27 pm

Personally i wouldnt have used the pinch hitter option as there was no need. I agree with you there.

However the fact is he was sent out there and i cant believe they didn't give him clear instructions. Alternatively the trainer could have come on ground and given Blackwell a pep talk. Even Trescothick could have had a word to him at the end of over or something.

jlc

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Post by **Donny** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 6:23 pm

The point is no matter what instructions he was given, he still had to be able to carry them out. If Hussain was any leader at all he would've been out there at the fall of the first wicket.

And what about his two recent centurians, Shah and Collingwood?? Or Stewart? Or Irani?! Hussain had 5 capable batsmen to use and he sends out Blackwell!! Crazy.

At least when 'Billy' McDermott was asked to do that job for Australia, he'd hit boundaries or get out trying!!

Donny.

GO THE MIGHTY WOODSMEN !! ALL THE WAY IN 2003 AND BEYOND !!!!

[This message has been edited by MAGFAN8 (edited 14 January 2003).]

JLC · Post by **JLC** » Tue Jan 14, 2003 12:38 am

Well on Ch 9 or 3LO they were saying that this guy is a big hitter yet he was attempting silly sweep shots.

jlc

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2002 fifth
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JLC · Post by **JLC** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 10:11 am

Well well well.......very interesting news in today in relation to the World Cup:

OUT WATSON

IN IAN HARVEY

Heres something from Donny:
JLC. We all know you don't like Watson and Symonds being in the WC squad. It's a bit tedious to keep reading it, m8.
They've been selected and they're going to the World Cup. Good on 'em! Congratulations to the 15 chosen to represent their country!

Lucky i didnt give up hope on who should have been in the World Cup Squad!!!

Looks like Bevan is out injured as well. I guess thats what happens when you bat like a snail for games on end then all of a sudden attempt a quick single

His hamstrings musn't be used to this....lol Logically you would think that Maher will take his spot in the side. However i dont think Maher is good enough so i think Michael Clarke may slot right into the team.

That only leave Symonds to be dumped or dropped.

I think i have rediscovered my soft spot for Australia

jlc

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2001 runners up
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Post by **Donny** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 10:13 am

Shane Watson is out of the World Cup because of a back injury. His place has been taken by Ian Harvey.

Michael Bevan is now also under a cloud after being carried from the ground in the second VB series final.

Interesting developments, eh JLC? Harvey in for Watson, Michael Clarke in for Bevo?

Hey, we only need Symmo to smash the dressing room window and yell out, "White ****s!!" and get suspended and then get replaced by Tugga Waugh and we might have you back as an Aussie supporter! Lol.

Donny.

GO THE MIGHTY WOODSMEN !! ALL THE WAY IN 2003 AND BEYOND !!!!

Post by **Donny** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 10:17 am

Had to laugh, m8. Posted - written, slow typist - at the same time.

You want Symonds dumped AND dropped. Lol.

Donny.

GO THE MIGHTY WOODSMEN !! ALL THE WAY IN 2003 AND BEYOND !!!!

[This message has been edited by MAGFAN8 (edited 25 January 2003).]

Post by **Donny** » Fri Jan 31, 2003 11:27 am

Congratulations, Ian Harvey, for selection in the World Cup Squad.

There's one spot up for grabs. No.7.

Maher, Bichel and Symonds will miss out on being in the best XI. Harvey and Brad Hogg should vie for the last spot.

Donny.

GO THE MIGHTY WOODSMEN !! ALL THE WAY IN 2003 AND BEYOND !!!!

JLC · Post by **JLC** » Fri Jan 31, 2003 1:16 pm

Symonds will be picked as 12th man every game

jlc

Essendon 2000 premiers
2001 runners up
2002 fifth
2003 ????
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