Michael Clarke quits NZ tour

[CoverKing]

George Bailey has been called up to replace Mr. Bingle.

In form player. Good replacement. Just as good in the field! Hopefully he gets a run in the side and goes well!

[Booney]

Regardless of what we think of Clarke, Bingle and the recent goings on in their private lives, I don't see an issue with a bloke choosing to support his wife instead of being on an overseas work trip. I'd do the same, I'm sure so would most of the married blokes on this site. I hope they sort out whatever the problem is and he gets back to work soon.

And since he is not married, do you support it still?

Married or not makes little difference. The bloke has chosen his family / partner over his cricket, which in my view there is far too much of and I can understand why he has found a reason to take a break.

[smac]

Certainly. Marriage is just a piece of paper confirming you won't get a shag anymore.

[Booney]

Certainly. Marriage is just a piece of paper confirming you won't get a shag anymore.

Speak for yourself. Swings and roundabouts mate...

[smac]

Never thought of taking her to the playground. Thanks for the tip mate!

[CoverKing]

Regardless of what we think of Clarke, Bingle and the recent goings on in their private lives, I don't see an issue with a bloke choosing to support his wife instead of being on an overseas work trip. I'd do the same, I'm sure so would most of the married blokes on this site. I hope they sort out whatever the problem is and he gets back to work soon.

And since he is not married, do you support it still?

Married or not makes little difference. The bloke has chosen his family / partner over his cricket, which in my view there is far too much of and I can understand why he has found a reason to take a break.

I was just having a slight dig, because smac said married and he is not. Just a pointless fact and in an issue that shouldnt cause so much discussion IMO. Understandable he has gone home to support his fiance, but really, i understand where people are coming from re: clarke and his respect for privacy when his missus is selling her story to gossip magazines!

[whufc]

Lara Bingle, what a bloody slag, Michael Clarke comes home to support her askes the australian public to respect his privacy and Lara goes out and gives the media the bird which will keep her face on print and television for the next week now.

Obviously i don't know Lara but i swear she bloody thrives on all this drama and bulls**t. She has become the new Paris Hilton, she is famous for being famous, she has no talent so the only way she can stay in the medias eye is by being contreversial.

Once everyone forgot about her advert it was the brendon fevola scenario, then as that wore off she dated Clarke, they became the glamour couple now that they have been together for a while people aren't that interested in their relationship so its the photo drama.

[Lightning McQueen]

Lara Bingle, what a bloody slag, Michael Clarke comes home to support her askes the australian public to respect his privacy and Lara goes out and gives the media the bird which will keep her face on print and television for the next week now.

Obviously i don't know Lara but i swear she bloody thrives on all this drama and bulls**t. She has become the new Paris Hilton, she is famous for being famous, she has no talent so the only way she can stay in the medias eye is by being contreversial.

Once everyone forgot about her advert it was the brendon fevola scenario, then as that wore off she dated Clarke, they became the glamour couple now that they have been together for a while people aren't that interested in their relationship so its the photo drama.

He is rumoured to be breaking it off with her.

[Rik E Boy]

Married or not makes little difference. The bloke has chosen his family / partner over his cricket, which in my view there is far too much of and I can understand why he has found a reason to take a break.

I don't agree with you this time mate. We aren't talking about an impending birth or a Jane McGrath situation. I reckon it's poor form to leave your team mates on tour just to prop up a non existent career, regardless of the amount of Cricket that is played by the top players these days. This whole 'incident' has blown up just as a new manager (who has a reputation for 'agressive' promotion of his clients) has been installed by Bingle. Co-incidence?

regards,

REB

[Booney]

Married or not makes little difference. The bloke has chosen his family / partner over his cricket, which in my view there is far too much of and I can understand why he has found a reason to take a break.

I don't agree with you this time mate. We aren't talking about an impending birth or a Jane McGrath situation. I reckon it's poor form to leave your team mates on tour just to prop up a non existent career, regardless of the amount of Cricket that is played by the top players these days. This whole 'incident' has blown up just as a new manager (who has a reputation for 'agressive' promotion of his clients) has been installed by Bingle. Co-incidence?

regards,

REB

Fair enough, but like I said, with the amount of cricket being played I'm not surprised he has found an "out" of a tour. Might have something to do with his workload aswell?

[westcoastpanther]

Married or not makes little difference. The bloke has chosen his family / partner over his cricket, which in my view there is far too much of and I can understand why he has found a reason to take a break.

I don't agree with you this time mate. We aren't talking about an impending birth or a Jane McGrath situation. I reckon it's poor form to leave your team mates on tour just to prop up a non existent career, regardless of the amount of Cricket that is played by the top players these days. This whole 'incident' has blown up just as a new manager (who has a reputation for 'agressive' promotion of his clients) has been installed by Bingle. Co-incidence?

regards,

REB

Fair enough, but like I said, with the amount of cricket being played I'm not surprised he has found an "out" of a tour. Might have something to do with his workload aswell?

Then he shouldn't be selected for the tests either and if his replacement does well he should be made to make runs to get back in. That could be hard with our cricket finished so it may make him weigh up his priorities a little more seriously.

[interested observer]

Married or not makes little difference. The bloke has chosen his family / partner over his cricket, which in my view there is far too much of and I can understand why he has found a reason to take a break.

I don't agree with you this time mate. We aren't talking about an impending birth or a Jane McGrath situation. I reckon it's poor form to leave your team mates on tour just to prop up a non existent career, regardless of the amount of Cricket that is played by the top players these days. This whole 'incident' has blown up just as a new manager (who has a reputation for 'agressive' promotion of his clients) has been installed by Bingle. Co-incidence?

regards,

REB

Fair enough, but like I said, with the amount of cricket being played I'm not surprised he has found an "out" of a tour. Might have something to do with his workload aswell?

The next "Captain of Australia" cannot be worried about what is going on at home every time he is away on tour..

[Lightning McQueen]

Fair enough, but like I said, with the amount of cricket being played I'm not surprised he has found an "out" of a tour. Might have something to do with his workload aswell?

The next "Captain of Australia" cannot be worried about what is going on at home every time he is away on tour..

How many times has he cut a tour short to sort out doemstic issues?

[interested observer]

Fair enough, but like I said, with the amount of cricket being played I'm not surprised he has found an "out" of a tour. Might have something to do with his workload aswell?

The next "Captain of Australia" cannot be worried about what is going on at home every time he is away on tour..

How many times has he cut a tour short to sort out doemstic issues?

Every cricketers dream at some point would be to Captain your country..
Surely when it is within a finger tip, you would not allow the little head to rule the big head??
Only my opinion, but I do not think she is that good anyway....

[smac]

It's only cricket.

[Booney]

It's only cricket.

For this astute poster to say this adds weight to the comment itself. Perfectly put mate, perfect.

[CoverKing]

It's only cricket.

For this astute poster to say this adds weight to the comment itself. Perfectly put mate, perfect.

Agree boon!

[westcoastpanther]

It's only cricket.

For this astute poster to say this adds weight to the comment itself. Perfectly put mate, perfect.

The fact he is an exceptional cricketer and cricket has put him in the spotlight is probably the only reason he is with her. Couldn't see a sheila of her character dating a Div 2 D grader somehow.

Which came first, Lara or the egg?

[Lightning McQueen]

It's only cricket.

For this astute poster to say this adds weight to the comment itself. Perfectly put mate, perfect.

The fact he is an exceptional cricketer and cricket has put him in the spotlight is probably the only reason he is with her. Couldn't see a sheila of her character dating a Div 2 D grader somehow.

Which came first, Lara or the egg?

All BS aside, I'm just relieved he's dating a shiela full stop.

[Jimmy_041]