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*Official* CW XI Media Coverage
- Thread starter Mr Mxyzptlk
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dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Gringo's a young up-and-comer.
Robertinho
Cricketer Of The Year
Ian's a huge loss for CW cricket. Great bloke who was an excellent person to have around the club, when he was at Red. Sparkling career.
vic_orthdox
Global Moderator
Possible PA Rep Sticks Knife In His Own Back
By Henry Hentschell
CW Colts player Jack McNamara has come out and voiced his opposition to the entry of the new masters team into the Development League. The CWBCC has previously stated that the players shouldn't feel threatened by the considerably imposing names that have , but McNamara has concerns of a different nature.
"I don't think that this team will be harvesting the sort of cricket culture that will provide us with success as a nation. Of course, on paper these names are a real coup, but what is their motivation for playing? If we want to teach our younger players about a passionless game, then this is the best way of going about it. We've already seen the ineffectiveness of combined XIs against teams whom have that tight bond, in games like the Johnnie Walker Super Series. That was a team full of the best players at that time, let alone a group of players whom very recently talked about a lack of motivation to play at the highest level, and haven't been in regular training."
The sub-plot to this is that Jack is currently up for election for the position of Players' Assocation, and some say that coming out in staunch opposition to the board could create an unnecessary amount of friction if he were to gain the role.
By Henry Hentschell
CW Colts player Jack McNamara has come out and voiced his opposition to the entry of the new masters team into the Development League. The CWBCC has previously stated that the players shouldn't feel threatened by the considerably imposing names that have , but McNamara has concerns of a different nature.
"I don't think that this team will be harvesting the sort of cricket culture that will provide us with success as a nation. Of course, on paper these names are a real coup, but what is their motivation for playing? If we want to teach our younger players about a passionless game, then this is the best way of going about it. We've already seen the ineffectiveness of combined XIs against teams whom have that tight bond, in games like the Johnnie Walker Super Series. That was a team full of the best players at that time, let alone a group of players whom very recently talked about a lack of motivation to play at the highest level, and haven't been in regular training."
The sub-plot to this is that Jack is currently up for election for the position of Players' Assocation, and some say that coming out in staunch opposition to the board could create an unnecessary amount of friction if he were to gain the role.
vic_orthdox
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Mr Mxyzptlk
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Playing for prize money and pride. Brian Lara doesn't want a meek average against domestic bowling attacks, neither is Warne keen on being smashed about by CW batsmen.
The star players who have signed on are those who want to play cricket because they're passionate about the sport. The Nixon McLeans are probably just looking to earn a living, which is motivation enough.
The star players who have signed on are those who want to play cricket because they're passionate about the sport. The Nixon McLeans are probably just looking to earn a living, which is motivation enough.
Robertinho
Cricketer Of The Year
"Get ready for new-and-improved Dauth"
Claude Makelele
Dauth watching one of his 8 fours race to the boundary against WA
That was the word from the Red camp following the batting stalwart's fluent century against Western Australia in the club's first pre-season fixture. Dauth, facing the 2nd ball of the innings at first drop, was in exquisite touch as he dismantled the visitors' bowling attack with a destructive 118-ball 101, stroking 8 fours in the process,. It wasn't enough to get Carmine home, but it was enough to suggest the CW XI batsman is ready for a big Season XIII.
The centrally contracted Test and ODI player has had several lean seasons of late, with a solid record at both international and county level his only saving grace. But at the post-match press conference, Dauth spoke calmly and assuredly of the impending season. "I have struggled a lot in my past few seasons. I think, particularly in the longer form, I was too aggressive and struggled to control my temperament." 'Struggled' is perhaps an understatement.
Dauth's past three Development League seasons, in the 5-day arena, have seen him play a total of 36 first-class games. In those games, his total output has been a meagre 1657 runs @ 25.49, his best effort 84. In fact, he hasn't scored a Dev League century since that fateful day at the CW Oval in Season 9, when he amassed a career best 184 against CW Black. Were it not for some impressive showings during his County stints and his time at international level, he would almost certainly have never played FC cricket again. Alas, he survived those 3 appalling seasons, barely.
"I feel as though I have learnt a lot during that time though. My experience in County Cricket with Derbyshire and Somerset helped me greatly. Though most of all, I think it was the international stage that helped me stay afloat. Without the extra pressure that playing for the CW XI has, and it's subsequent effect on my performance, I could've easily drifted back into Grade cricket," he admitted. "Looking back, I had a terrible approach. I was too aggressive and my technique was all over the place. The success I had in my first and second seasons gave me a poor idea of what was required, and it really showed."
When asked what has changed, he is understandably cautious. "I have done a lot of work at Red over the pre-season on my technique. I've been in constant discussion with Hakon Mørk and Dave Kearsley and I've looked at modelling my game, at least partially, on theirs. Both have always had excellent defensive technique, an aspect which I felt was lacking in my game. I've since totally reworked and overhauled my batting style, and firmly believe I'm now a much more solid batsman." He hinted at what could be expected. "You will see a lot more patience and a lot more concentration. I'm looking to knuckle down and grind out the runs if the luck isn't going my way. Basically, more runs more consistently."
As he was leaving, he was asked about what he thought of Red's chances in the upcoming season. "We're going to be hard to beat, that's for sure. Especially in the five-dayers... I'm very confident that we're going at least make the top two. I'm not so sure about one-dayers, but things can change quickly in limited overs cricket and you can never write a side off. But definitely, we're a side to watch."
Time will tell how effective his newfound approach to batting is, but 101 isn't a bad start.
Claude Makelele
Dauth watching one of his 8 fours race to the boundary against WA
That was the word from the Red camp following the batting stalwart's fluent century against Western Australia in the club's first pre-season fixture. Dauth, facing the 2nd ball of the innings at first drop, was in exquisite touch as he dismantled the visitors' bowling attack with a destructive 118-ball 101, stroking 8 fours in the process,. It wasn't enough to get Carmine home, but it was enough to suggest the CW XI batsman is ready for a big Season XIII.
The centrally contracted Test and ODI player has had several lean seasons of late, with a solid record at both international and county level his only saving grace. But at the post-match press conference, Dauth spoke calmly and assuredly of the impending season. "I have struggled a lot in my past few seasons. I think, particularly in the longer form, I was too aggressive and struggled to control my temperament." 'Struggled' is perhaps an understatement.
Dauth's past three Development League seasons, in the 5-day arena, have seen him play a total of 36 first-class games. In those games, his total output has been a meagre 1657 runs @ 25.49, his best effort 84. In fact, he hasn't scored a Dev League century since that fateful day at the CW Oval in Season 9, when he amassed a career best 184 against CW Black. Were it not for some impressive showings during his County stints and his time at international level, he would almost certainly have never played FC cricket again. Alas, he survived those 3 appalling seasons, barely.
"I feel as though I have learnt a lot during that time though. My experience in County Cricket with Derbyshire and Somerset helped me greatly. Though most of all, I think it was the international stage that helped me stay afloat. Without the extra pressure that playing for the CW XI has, and it's subsequent effect on my performance, I could've easily drifted back into Grade cricket," he admitted. "Looking back, I had a terrible approach. I was too aggressive and my technique was all over the place. The success I had in my first and second seasons gave me a poor idea of what was required, and it really showed."
When asked what has changed, he is understandably cautious. "I have done a lot of work at Red over the pre-season on my technique. I've been in constant discussion with Hakon Mørk and Dave Kearsley and I've looked at modelling my game, at least partially, on theirs. Both have always had excellent defensive technique, an aspect which I felt was lacking in my game. I've since totally reworked and overhauled my batting style, and firmly believe I'm now a much more solid batsman." He hinted at what could be expected. "You will see a lot more patience and a lot more concentration. I'm looking to knuckle down and grind out the runs if the luck isn't going my way. Basically, more runs more consistently."
As he was leaving, he was asked about what he thought of Red's chances in the upcoming season. "We're going to be hard to beat, that's for sure. Especially in the five-dayers... I'm very confident that we're going at least make the top two. I'm not so sure about one-dayers, but things can change quickly in limited overs cricket and you can never write a side off. But definitely, we're a side to watch."
Time will tell how effective his newfound approach to batting is, but 101 isn't a bad start.
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ash chaulk
International Captain
hope he fails (at club level) :P
Nate
You'll Never Walk Alone
Horse & Hound
CW Black Hot Gozzip
by Abhinav Shankar
Fast-bowler Nath Patrick has finally revealed his new tattoo that reads wewerehopingforsomeromance, sprawled across his well-formed shoulders. Pundits who suggested it was going to be iwanttobeonyou, pumpincamerontilidie or lindsaylohanplusbackwardscrabwalkequalsfrothin were clearly mistaken.
Captain Daniel Smith has just finished his deal with CBS which sees his just-created sitcom grab a three-year spot. Titled Black Box, it will feature the CricketWeb Black Players in a variety of roles, mostly non-***ual. Guest stars are set to include Jason Bateman as Ashley Chaulk's derranged younger brother, who performs dire magic tricks and is desperate to get his father's attention and love, Ron Howard as Chaulk's camp brother-in-law, who is struggling to save his marraige and acting career and Michael Cera as a narrator.
When asked where the ideas came for his show, Smith responded "Marry me!"
Nick Borcich has reportedly dumped short-term girlfriend Amy Smart. In a hurried statement released outside Timezone, Borcich stated "T'was all pretty freaking ace, but then I watched The Butterfly Effect and laughed heaps. TBH, I didn't really get it and was sorta hoping it was a comedy, but yeah, she moved out. Got a good hug but, was nice."
And finally, hearthob Alex Blackman has been found alive in his well-presented, tidy penthouse apartment at 11:04pm this evening. His house-cleaner was the first on the scene, as she watched him eat celery and carrot sticks, next to a upright glass of water. Nearby on the bench, police say they found tightly sealed bottles of vitamins and a fresh Good Living magazine. Doctors say he has about "a 99.5-100% chance of survival". Alex's close-friends and family are reportedly flying over to his apartment to closer understand exactly what he might have been going through.
More as it comes.
CW Black Hot Gozzip
by Abhinav Shankar
Fast-bowler Nath Patrick has finally revealed his new tattoo that reads wewerehopingforsomeromance, sprawled across his well-formed shoulders. Pundits who suggested it was going to be iwanttobeonyou, pumpincamerontilidie or lindsaylohanplusbackwardscrabwalkequalsfrothin were clearly mistaken.
Captain Daniel Smith has just finished his deal with CBS which sees his just-created sitcom grab a three-year spot. Titled Black Box, it will feature the CricketWeb Black Players in a variety of roles, mostly non-***ual. Guest stars are set to include Jason Bateman as Ashley Chaulk's derranged younger brother, who performs dire magic tricks and is desperate to get his father's attention and love, Ron Howard as Chaulk's camp brother-in-law, who is struggling to save his marraige and acting career and Michael Cera as a narrator.
When asked where the ideas came for his show, Smith responded "Marry me!"
Nick Borcich has reportedly dumped short-term girlfriend Amy Smart. In a hurried statement released outside Timezone, Borcich stated "T'was all pretty freaking ace, but then I watched The Butterfly Effect and laughed heaps. TBH, I didn't really get it and was sorta hoping it was a comedy, but yeah, she moved out. Got a good hug but, was nice."
And finally, hearthob Alex Blackman has been found alive in his well-presented, tidy penthouse apartment at 11:04pm this evening. His house-cleaner was the first on the scene, as she watched him eat celery and carrot sticks, next to a upright glass of water. Nearby on the bench, police say they found tightly sealed bottles of vitamins and a fresh Good Living magazine. Doctors say he has about "a 99.5-100% chance of survival". Alex's close-friends and family are reportedly flying over to his apartment to closer understand exactly what he might have been going through.
More as it comes.
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NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Quality.
Robertinho
Cricketer Of The Year
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
I think I speak for everyone when I request a George Roberts status update.
ash chaulk
International Captain
hahaha rice!
Roberts update for sure!
Roberts update for sure!
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
"ASH! Did you leave an empty bowl in the microwave?"
"No, that's my box."
"Oh, fair enough then."
Classic American sitcom.
"No, that's my box."
"Oh, fair enough then."
Classic American sitcom.
Nate
You'll Never Walk Alone
Horse & Hound
George Roberts doesn't sign deal
by Abhinav Shankar
Multinational McDonalds has reportedly not signed George Roberts for a five-year deal. Roberts won't be receiving a cool $4 million a year or free food from the popular fast-food restaurant. He will also not be appearing on packing of the products or making appearances on their advertisements. Commenting on the situation, Roberts said "I am melancholy not to be making a deal with McDonalds. It is not great that the sport has finally not been recognised. I am not able to look forward to years of handy sponsorship earnings and bonuses. Hopefully without this deal, I will find it hard to persevere in this tough sportman's environment. I can not say that I look forward to the next few uncertain years of my life."
Also, Nick Borcich has just released information that he has broken up with his girlfriend Lara Bingle. "It just wasn't working out." he said to press beside the shark enclosure at Sydney Aquarium. "She's great and hot, but with her and Clarkey [Michael Clarke] announcing their engagement, it just didn't feel like the timing was right. Who knows, maybe somewhere down the line, like in a week or something, we will have had enough time apart to realise that we really need each other. But I'll probs just facepalm her, or something teh awesome like that. What's a sonnet?"
George Roberts doesn't sign deal
by Abhinav Shankar
Multinational McDonalds has reportedly not signed George Roberts for a five-year deal. Roberts won't be receiving a cool $4 million a year or free food from the popular fast-food restaurant. He will also not be appearing on packing of the products or making appearances on their advertisements. Commenting on the situation, Roberts said "I am melancholy not to be making a deal with McDonalds. It is not great that the sport has finally not been recognised. I am not able to look forward to years of handy sponsorship earnings and bonuses. Hopefully without this deal, I will find it hard to persevere in this tough sportman's environment. I can not say that I look forward to the next few uncertain years of my life."
Also, Nick Borcich has just released information that he has broken up with his girlfriend Lara Bingle. "It just wasn't working out." he said to press beside the shark enclosure at Sydney Aquarium. "She's great and hot, but with her and Clarkey [Michael Clarke] announcing their engagement, it just didn't feel like the timing was right. Who knows, maybe somewhere down the line, like in a week or something, we will have had enough time apart to realise that we really need each other. But I'll probs just facepalm her, or something teh awesome like that. What's a sonnet?"
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Making Borcich sound more epic than he is.
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