Australian Domestic Offseason 2011

[Spark]

Yeah Watson's rise has kind of usurped the role that was originally envisaged for McD when he was picked, I'd say.

 

[adub]

Yeah Watson's rise has kind of usurped the role that was originally envisaged for McD when he was picked, I'd say.

So what happens if Watson breaks? I'm certainly not advocating for Ronnie, but I can see opportunities for him to play for Australia if he stays fit and in form.

 

[Spikey]

Ed Cowan: Why Australia needs spicy pitches | Opinion | Cricinfo Magazine | ESPN Cricinfo

Article of the year.

Enjoyed his depression article more tbh.

We should just point out Trent Bridge did last until day 5.

 

[Cricket_Champ]

I don't know that the no.6 spot is settled. If Marsh doesn't back up his debut and Uzi is out of form McDonald could come into contention. Also if his English T20 form is repeated this summer he'll make a strong case for a middle order spot in either of the pyjama teams. And like you said there is always injuries. I was for a long time dismissive of Ronny as a poor man's Dom Thornley, but last season he really stepped up and if he can maintain that then he's a handy player.

Of course McDonald would come into contention, I doubt he would fill the roll though. Especially with Watson, there is really no need for another all-rounder. If Marsh doesn't continue his form or Uzi or whoever eventually ends up filling the #6 role, the selectors would simply opt to select another specialist batsmen one would imagine.

Ronnie's has long been a better all-round cricketer than Thornley, and the batting difference between the two is becoming near negligible. That said, I don't see him ever playing for Australia again, in all honesty. Unless Watson gets injured and they see Haddin batting at 6, the first I hope doesn't happen, and the second should never happen again.

To be honest I don't even see McDonald being selected even if Watson breaks down. I think that, especially if it was only short term, they would choose a specialist bat.

So what happens if Watson breaks? I'm certainly not advocating for Ronnie, but I can see opportunities for him to play for Australia if he stays fit and in form.

As above. They would choose a specialist bat.

 

[brockley]

WACA
West Aussie team for NSW 2nds xl.

 

[brockley]

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Paine an early recovery,Queensland to play Tasmania in warm ups.

 

[brockley]

Brisbane grade underway,a few player movements.

 

[brockley]

2nd X1 go down to Western Australia
WA win one dayer.
WACA
WA win 3 dayer.
| Cricket Victoria
Victoria trials,Handscomb gets a 100.

 

[brockley]

Kumar Sarna joins Northcote,will be keen to see him back playing rep cricket.
BTW Shane Warne likely to join 1 of the Victorian BBL squads.

 

[benchmark00]

I don't know that the no.6 spot is settled. If Marsh doesn't back up his debut and Uzi is out of form McDonald could come into contention. Also if his English T20 form is repeated this summer he'll make a strong case for a middle order spot in either of the pyjama teams. And like you said there is always injuries. I was for a long time dismissive of Ronny as a poor man's Dom Thornley, but last season he really stepped up and if he can maintain that then he's a handy player.

Ronnie's has long been a better all-round cricketer than Thornley, and the batting difference between the two is becoming near negligible. That said, I don't see him ever playing for Australia again, in all honesty. Unless Watson gets injured and they see Haddin batting at 6, the first I hope doesn't happen, and the second should never happen again.

Two great sauce headed Alburyians.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Kumar Sarna joins Northcote,will be keen to see him back playing rep cricket.
BTW Shane Warne likely to join 1 of the Victorian BBL squads.

What? Kumar's playing for Hawthorn Monash.

Had a few years away and then played some park cricket last year.

 

[stephen]

Brisbane grade underway,a few player movements.

I won't be playing until round 2. I'm stuck in France enjoying the food and scenery.

 

[brockley]

Latest News - Queensland Cricket
Qld futures side for NSW 2nd xl.

 

[brockley]

Fawcett's brilliance rewarded | Sport | NT News | Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia | ntnews.com.au
Jake Fawcett Darwin cricketer of the year,should have a big season in WA.

 

[brockley]

Phil Jaques to captain Futures League team
Blues futures squad.
PKF Tasmanian Tigers head to Brisbane for Pre-season Tour
Tasmanian squads.

 

[brockley]

Yeh sorry Vic on Northcote,its Marcus Stoinos for WA to Northcote.

 

[brockley]

| Cricket Victoria
Victoria off to good start in trial.

 

[brockley]

QAS 6/53 for NSW 2nd xl,btw Faulkner missed a 100 for Tassie 2nd xl.

 

[brockley]

X.

 

[brockley]

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Tassie does well in trial and 2nd xl game.