SS Final VI V QL 2010

[Rik E Boy]

Diabolical captaincy by Chris Simpson in the post Tea session. Chris' clangers include...

- Overbowling Boyce when Wright was keen to collar him - his last four went for about 40 runs.
- Getting Cutting to run in and bowl about four consequetive overs of bouncers just because Wade top edged ONE delivery. All that did late in the day was burn out Cutting who was then no longer an effective option once the second new ball was due.
- Bringing in Hopes too late and then he was bowling bouncers to tail enders with the field on the fence to restrict runs instead of trying to get them out.
- Leaving Hopes on when the new ball became available. He was bowling at the wrong time.
- Not bowling Feldman at all during the last session.

That twenty over spell will cost the Bulls the shield. BTW, Jimmy Maher is a simpleton. Apppalling commentary. Stop talking about yourself you rube.

regards,

REB

[mal]

Captain REB has summized how QL let it slop on day 1, and have to agree with him

QUESTION
REB and MAL have discussed whether PAINE or WADE is the next keeper after HADDIN
I reckon on performances WADE is ahead now
As an Opening batter PAINE without doubt the superior batter
But keepers bat at 7 in Test cricket
WADE is averaging 40+ batting mostly at 7
PAINE batting at 7 would not have the same average ?
Both damn fine cricketers
You have to feel for PAINE, first GilCHRIST then HADDIN in front of him as 1st choice keepers


GREG SHIPPERD
Greg Shipperd is trying to keep his eyes on 2 comps in diff hemispheres as one domestic comp winds down and another takes off.
Shopperd is the coach of the Delhi Daredevils during his norMAL off season, but a change in IPL dates means his return to the tournament has been delayed by his Victorian teams hosting of the SS final from Wednesday.

Good to see someone from Victoria stayed for the Shield Final

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[MAY-Z]

Captain REB has summized how QL let it slop on day 1, and have to agree with him

QUESTION
REB and MAL have discussed whether PAINE or WADE is the next keeper after HADDIN
I reckon on performances WADE is ahead now
As an Opening batter PAINE without doubt the superior batter
But keepers bat at 7 in Test cricket
WADE is averaging 40+ batting mostly at 7
PAINE batting at 7 would not have the same average ?
Both damn fine cricketers
You have to feel for PAINE, first GilCHRIST then HADDIN in front of him as 1st choice keepers


GREG SHIPPERD
Greg Shipperd is trying to keep his eyes on 2 comps in diff hemispheres as one domestic comp winds down and another takes off.
Shopperd is the coach of the Delhi Daredevils during his norMAL off season, but a change in IPL dates means his return to the tournament has been delayed by his Victorian teams hosting of the SS final from Wednesday.

Good to see someone from Victoria stayed for the Shield Final

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wade is miles ahead of paine as his keeping is far superior, paine would be one of the weaker glovemen in australia but becuase of his batting he has been given a chance

[Hazbeen]

Vic all out for 305, Qld in reply 2 for 34.

Townsend, b Pattison, 1
Carseldine, c McDonald b Wright, 7

[wycbloods]

Vic all out for 305, Qld in reply 2 for 34.

Townsend, b Pattison, 1
Carseldine, c McDonald b Wright, 7

Townsend made 311 on the weekend in grade cricket in QLD i thought he would have gotten a few here.

This game may be a battle of the tails.

[mal]

QL 4/93
BROAD 19 * [83]
VI well on top

Good to see a wicket prepared where both bowlers and batters can excell

[RoosterMarty]

Watch Foxsports News last night they said the wicket was supposed to be a road, obviously that isn't the case.

[mal]

QL 6/199 STUMPS DAY 2
BROAD 82 [206]
SIMPSON 15* [61]
CUTTING 1* [12]
MCDONALD 2/53 [21]
HUGH GRANT 2/29 [14]

BROAD today made the 3rd slowest SS FInal 50
BLEWETT.... 196 BALLS 236 MINS
ELLIOTT...... 185 BALLS 253 MONS
BROAD........ 156 BALLS 232 MINS

QL 106 behind
The big diff is the spinners
BOYCE 1/59[11]
HUGH MCGAIN 2/29 [14]

VI on the box seat
The ball is swinging and every run is earnt in this game
Real cricket

ACCOLADES
Cam White + The Dave both playing in a SS final and not the I$L
The VI players can put thier feet up and text Dirk and Brad with the scores ...

[mal]

One thing that is annoying
Both sides having to wear those WEETBIX logos on thier clothing
The Weetbix logo on the shirt chest area is too large
I wonder it it distracts the batsman ?

The Weetbix logos are on the jumpers and the shirt sleeves as well

The Weetbix logos are enough to send me to a Sanataruim.

[Dogmatic]

Watch Foxsports News last night they said the wicket was supposed to be a road, obviously that isn't the case.

Yeah it is, a South Australian road with pot holes.

[Dogmatic]

QL 106 behind
The big diff is the spinners
BOYCE 1/59[11]
HUGH MCGAIN 2/29 [14]

C'mon Mal cut Boyce some slack, bowling on day 2 v day 1 is an advantage to McGain.
At least Doran isn't there otherwise the Vics could still be batting.

[mal]

Irrespective of the spinning abilities of BOYCE + MCGAIN
The fact remains
MCGAIN dismissed 2 top order batters at 2 runs per over
BOYCE was bashed up by a wicketkeeper and some lower order batsman at 5+ runs per over

Despite that, BOYCE looks a bowler of the future

[Dogmatic]

There should be some disappointed Qld batters with the shots they got out on.
I think there lies the difference between the 2 sides, the vics are much more disciplined.

[Dutchy]

This could be a cracker of a finish no matter what the target is Qld will obviously go for it and with plenty of time in the bank could be compelling cricket on Sunday Im tipping a Queensland win

[mal]

QL all out 257
BROAD 82
CUTTING 35* interesting batting to say the least, but most importantly he made em
MCDONALD 3/64[25.4]
QL were fortunate to make that many as all the bolwers bowled witout too much luck

Damien Wright is a concern, didnt complete his 22nd over and may be incapacitated in the next innings

VI lead by 49
A lead of 300 should be enough IF Wright is fit, despite Dutchys enthusiasm

[Footy Smart]

GAME OVER!!!!!!!!

100 odd infornt with 10 wickets in hand still

If the Bulls had grabbed 1 or 2 early wickets they were a chance but not now

[Hazbeen]

Bushrangers 0 for 108 in their 2nd dig, a lead of 156.

A mighty big hill for the Bulls to climb to get outright from here!

[Hazbeen]

Vic 0 For 154

[mal]

VI 1/154
JEWELL 70* [132]
QUINEY 73
They are doing it for Brad and Dirk
Lead of 202

HOPES injured out for several weeks

Those magnificent Vics are well on the way to a SS victory

[Rik E Boy]

Those magnificent Vics are well on the way to a SS victory

As it was when they got loose after Tea on day one.

regards,

REB