Michael Clarke Discussion thread

[pasag]

Don't think any IPL club want him, tbh.

 

[Sir Alex]

I have a feeling he'll sign up for Raj Royals next year

 

[Jono]

Missing him a lot in the IPL 2010...

Haha. Nope.

Very good test batsman though.

 

[Burgey]

Although I take my hat off to him for his ton under such personal scrutiny, I do find it odd that he thanked Lara Bingle for her support - when she was the cause of the drama to begin with. Obviously criticising her publicly wouldn't have been a good look, no matter what his private feelings were, but it just seems like a strange thing to do, given that they just went through an acrimonious breakup.

Thought he showed as much class in that moment as any human could after the week he's had. That was quality.

He's also plainly shown he's ready, in terms of dealing with the media off-field, to step up once Ponting retires.

 

[andyc]

Thought he showed as much class in that moment as any human could after the week he's had. That was quality.

He's also plainly shown he's ready, in terms of dealing with the media off-field, to step up once Ponting retires.

Yeah, has been very impressive with this whole ordeal, especially after yesterday's play.

 

[DaRick]

Thought he showed as much class in that moment as any human could after the week he's had. That was quality.

He's also plainly shown he's ready, in terms of dealing with the media off-field, to step up once Ponting retires.

Oh, I'm not denying that it was classy and considerate - I just don't think that she really deserves it, that's all.

 

[andyc]

Oh, I'm not denying that it was classy and considerate - I just don't think that she really deserves it, that's all.

I might be missing something, but what's she done wrong since being with Clarke?

 

[Jayzamann]

Don't think any IPL club want him, tbh.

True, he hasn't proven himself in the format with a potentially monstrous price tag, but he is marketable and the two new franchises next year will be looking for someone like that to put a face to a team - the same way the icon players worked in IPL1.

 

[pasag]

True, he hasn't proven himself in the format with a potentially monstrous price tag, but he is marketable and the two new franchises next year will be looking for someone like that to put a face to a team - the same way the icon players worked in IPL1.

IPL clubs don't care so much about marketable anymore. They did at first but now they realise that having all the big faces but losing all the games = not fun and not profitable.

 

[Johnners]

DaRick, I've deleted your post as you're basically slandering Bingle based on nothing but rumours where there is most certainly doubts about their validity. It's the second time (iirc) you've gone down this path with this particular subject, so I'd suggest that if you can't comment on it without treading into what is unwanted territory from a CW perspective, that you dont' comment at all.

 

[Jayzamann]

IPL clubs don't care so much about marketable anymore. They did at first but now they realise that having all the big faces but losing all the games = not fun and not profitable.

I suppose an excellent example of that was how Rajasthan was able to turn a profit after IPL1 with no real glamour signings outside of Shane Warne.

 

[pasag]

Just when you think you couldn't possibly hate the Herald Sun any more than you already do...

 

[slippyslip]

Just when you think you couldn't possibly hate the Herald Sun any more than you already do...

News Ltd and Murdoch need to die a slow, painful, agonising death.

 

[Spark]

Just when you think you couldn't possibly hate the Herald Sun any more than you already do...

For ****'s sake.

Willing to bet that Clarke's first reaction upon seeing that ran something like that, too.

 

[andyc]

Indeed. Realise it's the Herald Sun, but that's really appalling, especailly considering how graceful he was after his innings towards her.

 

[Spark]

Well all that's basically happened this last fortnight is that my admiration/attachment to Clarke as a player (that cover drive...) and as a future captain has been strengthened... and I have a newfound utter contempt for tabloid journalism in all its forms.

Makes me sick to my stomach.

 

[Matt79]

ya-huh

 

[Smudge]

Nice moment after the press conference yesterday - the players realised it was all over, Clarke got up, and gave a fist pump because none of the journos had asked him any questions about the Bingle situation. Ponting chuckled and the journos laughed.

 

[Burgey]

Nice moment after the press conference yesterday - the players realised it was all over, Clarke got up, and gave a fist pump because none of the journos had asked him any questions about the Bingle situation. Ponting chuckled and the journos laughed.

 

[DaRick]

DaRick, I've deleted your post as you're basically slandering Bingle based on nothing but rumours where there is most certainly doubts about their validity. It's the second time (iirc) you've gone down this path with this particular subject, so I'd suggest that if you can't comment on it without treading into what is unwanted territory from a CW perspective, that you dont' comment at all.

Sorry, Clapo. From this time forth (i.e - from the time I've posted this), I'll refrain from mentioning her.