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Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:48 pmby Gozu
It was reported last month that Cricket Australia was considering shifting Australia's premier first-class competition to the off-season to give the KFC T20 Big Bash League room to expand.
The inaugural Big Bash League drew huge crowds and TV ratings this summer while Shield cricket has struggled for recognition for over a decade.
Hayden, who made a comeback for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League, says the lack of spectators at Shield matches is a clear sign that things have to change.
"The fans, all six of them that go watch the game, actually aren't interested in that as an entertainment property," he said.
"For me, the eyes need to be on the tournament and focused around what our fans love. Because cricketers, when it all boils down to it, are nothing different to an entertainment package like someone from the music industry."http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/aus ... 6267523186
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
Posted:
Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:54 pmby Jim05
Loved you as a player Matty but seriously you are a tosser
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:08 pmby scoob
WADH! Stick to cookbooks Matty
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:16 pmby Ron Burgundy
Get over it, money talks.
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:27 pmby Gozu
It was intersting that Fox Sports (broadcast rights holder of the BBL) didn't mention in that article that Matty Hayden is a part-owner of the Brisbane Heat.
A nice puff piece to enhance the interests of both Fox Sports & Hayden.
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:16 pmby heater31
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:51 pmby Rik E Boy
Matty Hayden is not a DH or a tosser but he is a part owner of the Brisbane Heat. Here endeth the thread.
regards,
REB
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
Posted:
Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:41 pmby Coach Bombay
All stadiums will need a roof then.
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:14 pmby Q.
There goes a whole lotta respect for the Haydos
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:23 pmby westcoastpanther
He is a sell out to cricket and should be ignored now as he is nothing more than a complete slave to the almighty $
Respect for MH - Gonzo
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:02 amby stan
There is only one problem with Cricket in Winter.....and thats the fact that its Winter. Seriously how many days of cricket will you actually get?
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:56 amby Jim05
stan wrote:There is only one problem with Cricket in Winter.....and thats the fact that its Winter. Seriously how many days of cricket will you actually get?
When CA first suggested it about a month ago they were trying to get more neutral venues and play at Darwin and Cairns.
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:17 pmby Booney
Q. wrote:There goes a whole lotta respect for the Haydos
I bet his baggy green looked at his wallet and frowned.
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:09 pmby CENTURION
seriously, who cares if not many people attend? Not many people watch the SANFL reserves either, its sole purpose is to get players bettered prepared for the next level.
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:58 pmby jackpot jim
Some of the negatives of playing the Shield Comp in Winter in Darwin & Cairns
1/ Players wouldn't gain the valuable experience of playing under different conditions (pitch & weather) that are uniquely offered by playing in all the capital cities of Australia.
2/ Where would 'out of form' players go if they were to be dropped and where would the players to replace them come from as there would obviously be no grade cricket at that time.
3/ Same would apply to the Test cricketers during the Summer. No 1st class cricket to fall back on if dropped. The selectors would then be forced to select players on T20 and 1 day form to replace them.
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:32 amby westcoastpanther
Shoot the sell out between the eyes. Just because his career is over, what a tool. Respect now nil for you god botherer wanker
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:26 pmby Booney
westcoastpanther wrote:Shoot the sell out between the eyes. Just because his career is over, what a tool.
Respect now nil for you god botherer wanker
LMFAO...
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:46 pmby overloaded
All respect lost
WADH
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:36 pmby Aerie
Perhaps a reasonable portion of the one dayers and the first round of shield matches could be played in winter? Something has to give because the schedule is getting clogged up as it is and with the Big Bash a $uccess over December/January I doubt that will get shortened.
Re: Hayden calls for Shield cricket to be moved to winter
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Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:41 pmby overloaded
**** the big bash off altogether
