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[Buddhmaster]

Nice Craig, nice.

Page 115 for me, going at 30 a page, healthy run rute id say................k

 

[superkingdave]

whats everyones opinion on batting in sunglasses?

 

[steds]

A bit gay, if you ask me

 

[andyc]

not sure about the sunglasses.

i never wear a helmet, though. although now that i'm in australia i apparently have to...

 

[benchmark00]

I wish i was that cool

 

[superkingdave]

not sure about the sunglasses.

i never wear a helmet, though. although now that i'm in australia i apparently have to...

i had something to say regarding wearing helmets, but i think in the interests of the thread and its continuation, i'll keep it to myself

 

[Jamee999]

Nooodles!

 

[andyc]

i know, benchy. and craig, in terms of avatar, i suggest something stylish, like a picture of your namesake:

 

[superkingdave]

or

 

[steds]

Helmets are gay. It's not as if some 16 year old fat kid that I play against is gonna knock my block off. Most of our age group are about as fast as Fred Trueman could manage these days, if you get a quick one he's Giles/Trescothick-ish. Why I need a helmet?

 

[andyc]

exactly steds. if a player feels confident enough that they're not going to be hit on the head, then they should be able to wear a helmet if they want. damn law suits and crap

 

[KennyD]

Well, I've been conked on the noggin a few times, had top edges from sweeps fly up into my face, nicked hooks slam into me, and sometimes just been hit by genuine pace. At our age, there are still some bowlers who can get it up to 130+ km, so I feel a definite need for a helmet, and have always batted in one except if I take it off if its extremely hot, the first 20 overs are up, and the spinners are operating.

 

[andyc]

Well, I've been conked on the noggin a few times, had top edges from sweeps fly up into my face, nicked hooks slam into me, and sometimes just been hit by genuine pace. At our age, there are still some bowlers who can get it up to 130+ km, so I feel a definite need for a helmet, and have always batted in one except if I take it off if its extremely hot, the first 20 overs are up, and the spinners are operating.

yeah, well in that case you might need it. but if you're happy enough without one, and are coming in lower down the order, like me, and are more likely to be facing either slower bowlers or worn out fast bowlers, then i don't think you should HAVE to wear one.

 

[Buddhmaster]

I usually just bat in thongs, shorts and a singlet, why bother with any padding if you're so damn tough

 

[andyc]

i reckon.

 

[Burpey]

Andy, you have to wear a helmet? What comp is this in, because in my experiences helmets have always been optional here in Sydney

 

[andyc]

we're in cas... maybe it's just the competition, but i just got the idea from somewhere that it was a requirement everywhere.

 

[Burpey]

I didn't even have to wear one playing 2nd XI in the GPS comp. Must be a lame CAS rule

 

[andyc]

yeah guess so. it still annoys me

 

[Hoggy31]

Well I know i can't be seen without my hot pink visor with sequins