Not sure I understand why it's unnecessary mate - of course it's all about individual taste and I haven't for a second argued against that. My point was simply that a lot of people are voting based on current "form" which to me defeats the point of having the old boys in the comp. Hence the Bradman/Hussey comparison - nothing more to it than that.
With hindsight and given the way votes have gone, I agree with you there - I think perhaps we might have been better served by making the criteria current or at least recent commentators, who the majority of CWers have heard in action. Would have created a more level playing field IMO.
exactly.....With hindsight and given the way votes have gone, I agree with you there - I think perhaps we might have been better served by making the criteria current or at least recent commentators, who the majority of CWers have heard in action. Would have created a more level playing field IMO.
Considering some have been dead for up to, or indeed over, 20 years it would be stretching it a bit to call it current. It's always the same though, if you did a pop music poll today a tuneless talentless hiphophouseacid freak would come ahead of The Beatles if the voters were primarily of a certain generation.
Please tell me that you voted for Arlott. That'd make my day.
That's a double vote,brother.So,I propose we disqualify Benaud from this contest.
You should have nominated him in the early stages, Haroon. He wasn't the only one to miss out in reaching the final compo.
Thanks guys - it was enjoyable. Especially the first round.yes i second that, excellent comp, well done. well done richie - love the pic
