Australian Domestic Season 2016/2017

[Tony Clifton]

Yeah I think that's right. Will rely on part-timers. Just don't seem to have faith in Andrews or Cormack in 4 day matches yet. Hopefully those guys develop as it becomes a battle of attrition to get your quicks through a whole season if you're relying on them every game.

[Brodlach]

I think Tom Andrews has to play

[heater31]

I think Tom Andrews has to play

in hindsight he had to play the shield final but he didn't. Not sure the level of faith has increased nor is Mick Cormack ready for Shield Cricket.

[Tony Clifton]

I think Tom Andrews has to play

Looks like you're right - Andrews in the 12

No Worrall I'm hearing. Guess he's not quite ready for a four day game yet.

[Brodlach]

Today,
30 January 2017
Sheffield Shield returns
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Alex Ross and Cameron Valente have been included in the 12-man squad to face Western Australia while Travis Head and Adam Zampa fulfil their ODI duties.

The West End Redbacks currently sit on second place on the table, with the remainder of the Shield season to feature Dukes ‘Special County’ balls in action, including the final.

Ross had an impressive BBL|06 campaign with semi-finalists Brisbane Heat, and takes the place of Kelvin Smith in the side.

"We're happy to have Alex back after he missed the start of the year with a broken hand and the fact that nobody has allowed him to get back into the team through their performances," said General Manager, High Performance Tim Nielsen.

"It's unfortunate that Smith misses out but we just felt that without Travis here, his scoring and ability to play shots in the middle order is very important."

South Australian rookie Cameron Valente makes the side for the first time this season, following an impressive Matador Cup campaign in which he was the leading wicket-taker. He also spent BBL|06 with the Perth Scorchers as an injury replacement player.

Valente struck an impressive 4/36 for Cricket Australia's XI against Pakistan in a tour match preceding the Test series.

Kane Richardson maintains his place in the Shield squad after recovering from a lower back injury which ruled him out for the second half of the Big Bash.

Last time we met

With the most wickets in the competition to date, Chadd Sayers was able to swing it both ways in Perth, crucially claiming the quick wickets of Voges, Mitchell Marsh and Klinger to steer his side home to a dominant 10-wicket victory. Will he be able to continue his devastating form?

Sheffield Shield 12-man squad

West End Redbacks v Western Australia, 1-4 February

Gliderol Stadium, play begins daily at 10:30am (ACDT)

1. Callum FERGUSON (c)

2. Thomas ANDREWS

3. Alex CAREY

4. Tom COOPER

5. David GRANT

6. Jake LEHMANN

7. Sam RAPHAEL

8. Kane RICHARDSON

9. Alex ROSS

10. Chadd SAYERS

11. Cameron VALENTE

12. Jake WEATHERALD

IN:

Alex ROSS

Cameron VALENTE

OUT:

Travis HEAD (Australian duties)

Joe MENNIE - skull fracture (TBC)

Kelvin SMITH (omitted)

Daniel WORRALL - lower back (3-4 weeks)

Adam ZAMPA (Australian duties)

[Tony Clifton]

3-4 weeks for Worrall

Almost wipes his season

Hopefully Joe Mennie recovers quickly though it sounds like a very nasty injury

[The Dark Knight]

3-4 weeks for Worrall

Almost wipes his season

Hopefully Joe Mennie recovers quickly though it sounds like a very nasty injury

It's unclear if Mennie will return to playing this season-

http://www.cricket.com.au/news/joe-menn ... 2017-01-31

[stan]

3-4 weeks for Worrall

Almost wipes his season

Hopefully Joe Mennie recovers quickly though it sounds like a very nasty injury

It's unclear if Mennie will return to playing this season-

http://www.cricket.com.au/news/joe-menn ... 2017-01-31

Whoa that must have been some knock. Hope he recovers ok and all is well, even if he doesnt get back this season, hope he comes good.

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[The Bedge]

WA won the toss & will bowl first. Heard that this deck will have more grass coverage on it than usual, could be a tricky day with the bat!

Noticed the covers are still on - is there rain about down Glenelg?

[The Bedge]

cricket.com.au says Redbacks won the toss and will field
cricinfo says WA did

[heater31]

cricket.com.au says Redbacks won the toss and will field
cricinfo says WA did

Redbacks Twitter account is saying they are in the field.....

[stan]

cricket.com.au says Redbacks won the toss and will field
cricinfo says WA did

Redbacks Twitter account is saying they are in the field.....

Someone might need to out there and find out lol

[The Bedge]

WA 2/18

Richo both wickets
Sayers last two balls - outside edge past slip for 4... inside edge past stumps for 4..

[The Bedge]

Bancroft - 2
Cartwright - 2

Probs get Aussie call ups for that..

[The Bedge]

Sayers bowls Wells - WA 3/23

[Brodlach]

In comes Maxxy, huge partnership to break quickly. He and Voges in now

[The Bedge]

In comes Maxxy, huge partnership to break quickly. He and Voges in now

Both plenty of experience in County cricket - you'd think the Duke wont hold too many fears for them.

[Tony Clifton]

The green, moist pitch might hold some fear though.

A raging seamer!

[Brodlach]

Andrews ended up 12th man

[The Bedge]

Just quietly, how good is the live stream for Redbacks games.. easily the best in the country!