the big bambino
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Since all our openers have been wash outs and I think Warner needs a break from Broad, I'm thinking of opening with Usman and Wade and batting Marsh at six.
Close to what I picked.Since all our openers have been wash outs and I think Warner needs a break from Broad, I'm thinking of opening with Usman and Wade and batting Marsh at six.
That would be an improvement IMO, but definitely won't happenSince all our openers have been wash outs and I think Warner needs a break from Broad, I'm thinking of opening with Usman and Wade and batting Marsh at six.
KPat the obvious one, but other than that not many tbh. I always thought Alex Doolan looked ok, a bit of Martin Love about him but he didn't really smash the door down with runs.Question - from those who are big time Shield watchers, who strikes you as someone who can do a Labuschagne - not the greatest FC record, but young-ish, good head on his shoulders, strong technique, ability to improve, etc? Bonus points if they're an opener.
Labu and Smith are now our one area of strength at 3 and 4. I'd be reluctant to move Labu away from 3.Close to what I picked.
Khawaja
Labuschagne
Wade
Smith
Head
Marsh
I think most people I've heard from think that Pucovski is the next big thing (and Patterson too). But obviously there are other question marks with regards to him.Question - from those who are big time Shield watchers, who strikes you as someone who can do a Labuschagne - not the greatest FC record, but young-ish, good head on his shoulders, strong technique, ability to improve, etc? Bonus points if they're an opener.
Because for the vacant 2-3 slots in the lineup IMO they should be targeting that. There's been a fair few misses but the traditional approach brought a lot of batsmen who scored runs at home but not when the going gets tough (glares at Warner/Usman), whereas Smith is an example of the Marnus approach.
For the home summer, I'd like to see:I think most people I've heard from think that Pucovski is the next big thing (and Patterson too). But obviously there are other question marks with regards to him.
If it gets picked and does well it’ll be bambinos team. If it goes trash we’ll call it AT’s team and roll our eyes and slap our foreheads.Close to what I picked.
Khawaja
Labuschagne
Wade
Smith
Head
Marsh
Yeah Puco's time will come, but given his concussion and mental health problem it's not now.I think most people I've heard from think that Pucovski is the next big thing (and Patterson too). But obviously there are other question marks with regards to him.
Yeah Doolan's always been rated, but it's too late for him now. Same with Ferguson.KPat the obvious one, but other than that not many tbh. I always thought Alex Doolan looked ok, a bit of Martin Love about him but he didn't really smash the door down with runs.
Callum Ferguson of course but he had a shocker last season.
I'll probably get crucified on here for saying Handscomb. But also for the Vics I can see Finch and Maxwell being fine no. 5/6s, much more so than Head, but you get the feeling those 2 have been unfairly written off, for different reasons.
oh and Pucovski of course
Jordan Silk IMOQuestion - from those who are big time Shield watchers, who strikes you as someone who can do a Labuschagne - not the greatest FC record, but young-ish, good head on his shoulders, strong technique, ability to improve, etc? Bonus points if they're an opener.
Because for the vacant 2-3 slots in the lineup IMO they should be targeting that. There's been a fair few misses but the traditional approach brought a lot of batsmen who scored runs at home but not when the going gets tough (glares at Warner/Usman), whereas Smith is an example of the Marnus approach.