Redbacks vs Blues Sheffield Sheild

[Coach Bombay]

live stream anyone?

[DoublebluTiger]

I'm getting scores from here.

http://livescores.cricket.com.au/summary_2668_9.html

What's the theory behind Christian opening the bowling?

[Coach Bombay]

I have no idea but he sure has a shocking bowling action. I also have no idea why two metre peter doesnt bowl in the ryobi - not like he should have to bat anyway.

[brod]

NSW 0/85 at lunch

NSW won the toss and batted

Im sure I heard that last time a FC game was played at Bankstown it was over inside 2 days (bit scary with out batting line up)

[stampy]

live stream anyone?

fox have tas v vic on stream but not our game

[wristwatcher]

NSW 0/85 at lunch

NSW won the toss and batted

Im sure I heard that last time a FC game was played at Bankstown it was over inside 2 days (bit scary with out batting line up)

Dont worry, NSW will bat for close to 2 days

[brod]

NSW 0/121
Warner 67*
Maddinson 49*

[brod]

First positive for the Redbacks....RAIN

NSW 0/145
Warner 73*
Maddinson 67*

Warner is becoming a total package

[Jim05]

Great to see Warner given a go at opening in the 4 day format. He seemed to be getting picked as a limited over specialist but with a bit of adjustment i think he can be a mainstay for the longer version.

[Jim05]

First positive for the Redbacks....RAIN

NSW 0/145
Warner 73*
Maddinson 67*

Warner is becoming a total package

Mentioned last year that i reckon he could one day open the bat for our test side and got laughed at. Far better technique than Hughes.
Maddinson is another who i thought should have been given a go by now

[abber]

SA really need a spinner to step up while Lyon's gone. Bailey's just not doing it. Cullen's bowling flat. Would they look at Kulesza or Joraslafsky? Both are young and would be a commentator's nightmare but at least they take wickets.

[Pat Malone]

Great to see Warner given a go at opening in the 4 day format. He seemed to be getting picked as a limited over specialist but with a bit of adjustment i think he can be a mainstay for the longer version.

Was thinking the exact same thing, he was pigeonholed as a t20 player early on but has taken every opportunity he has been given in the longer formats. He is an excellent fielder as well, I think he will soon be a permanent fixture in Australia's ODI team (probably fighting with Marsh and Smith for 2 spots).

[stan]

0/224
Warner 127*
Maddinson 91*

We are getting killed.

[stan]

Great to see Warner given a go at opening in the 4 day format. He seemed to be getting picked as a limited over specialist but with a bit of adjustment i think he can be a mainstay for the longer version.

Was thinking the exact same thing, he was pigeonholed as a t20 player early on but has taken every opportunity he has been given in the longer formats. He is an excellent fielder as well, I think he will soon be a permanent fixture in Australia's ODI team (probably fighting with Marsh and Smith for 2 spots).

Going alright at the moment and does have a good technique, but smashing around the Jelly back bowlers has never been a good indication of a national player. Its like playing Zimbarbwe.

[stan]

George to Warner: 4,4,4,4

Errh yeah.

[Jim05]

Great to see Warner given a go at opening in the 4 day format. He seemed to be getting picked as a limited over specialist but with a bit of adjustment i think he can be a mainstay for the longer version.

Was thinking the exact same thing, he was pigeonholed as a t20 player early on but has taken every opportunity he has been given in the longer formats. He is an excellent fielder as well, I think he will soon be a permanent fixture in Australia's ODI team (probably fighting with Marsh and Smith for 2 spots).

Going alright at the moment and does have a good technique, but smashing around the Jelly back bowlers has never been a good indication of a national player. Its like playing Zimbarbwe.

I rate Warner and would love to see him open for Australia instead of Hughes.

[stan]

Great to see Warner given a go at opening in the 4 day format. He seemed to be getting picked as a limited over specialist but with a bit of adjustment i think he can be a mainstay for the longer version.

Was thinking the exact same thing, he was pigeonholed as a t20 player early on but has taken every opportunity he has been given in the longer formats. He is an excellent fielder as well, I think he will soon be a permanent fixture in Australia's ODI team (probably fighting with Marsh and Smith for 2 spots).

Going alright at the moment and does have a good technique, but smashing around the Jelly back bowlers has never been a good indication of a national player. Its like playing Zimbarbwe.

I rate Warner and would love to see him open for Australia instead of Hughes.

I'm not disagreeing with you at all. All I am saying is that making runs against South Australia is a defining factor, its a start for him at shield level as an opener. I would like to see him open against WA or say Victoria as well before we can really make any judgements.

[Coach Bombay]

Hopefully he makes a first ball duck in the next innings

[stampy]

are they playing at the scg or out on bloody anzac pde?

[heater31]

I'm not disagreeing with you at all. All I am saying is that making runs against South Australia is a defining factor, its a start for him at shield level as an opener. I would like to see him open against WA or say Victoria as well before we can really make any judgements.

What about a double hundred for Australia A??? did that back in July and Khawaja scored a doughnut in the same game.....


If Hughes keeps strugling then Warner should be at the top of the list to replace him.

NSW

2/254 off 65