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dont bowl there
6 Dec 2006, 20:53
Could Andy Bichel be the Tom Moody of the upcoming world cup? A player who has been out of the international scene for a few years comes into the side and adds experiance and quality for one last tournament. I think that Bichel would add so much in the world cup and would be the perfect ingredient we need.
Homer Jnr
6 Dec 2006, 21:02
I concur. I concur alot.
Legend! If you go to QLD make sure you go though the home of the great man, Laidley.
The Majestic
6 Dec 2006, 21:14
I've always been a fan of Bichel, I'd like to see him given one last shot before retirement. On topic I agree.
UpForGrabs
6 Dec 2006, 22:51
I think it's very safe to say that, barring catastrophe, the Andy Bichel door is well-and-truly shut. The selectors made it pretty plain-and-clear that when they dumped Bichel, they were clearing him from any future plans.
Bichel's had his moment in the sun, and that was in the 2003 World Cup.
Nice bloke and an honest tryer, but apart from WC2003, never showed any bite whatsoever...
Ricketts
6 Dec 2006, 22:59
Yes, Bichel will play in the 2007 WC. :rolleyes:
******** ! Lets recall BEVO and M WAUGH while we're at it :thumbsu:
dont bowl there
6 Dec 2006, 23:10
******** ! Lets recall BEVO and M WAUGH while we're at it :thumbsu:
I was just putting it out there as a thought. Bichel has been in great form with the bat and ball (unlike Bevo and M.Waugh) and was just likening it to the Moody call in 99. I dont expect it to happen, i would have it at about 1%.
Bichel won us games off his own back with both bat and ball in that World Cup, lengendary performances. Howeever hes had his time in the sun, the youth must play.
I was just putting it out there as a thought. Bichel has been in great form with the bat and ball (unlike Bevo and M.Waugh) and was just likening it to the Moody call in 99. I dont expect it to happen, i would have it at about 1%.
;):thumbsu:
Bombers_Forever
7 Dec 2006, 05:47
I'd prefer him to stay playing for QLD myself - I would like to think it would happen but it won't
Coin_Toss
7 Dec 2006, 07:15
What's with these washed up hacks? I've heard Bevan thinks he's a chance to play for Australia at the next World Cup... it's ridiculous - he's living too much in 96'. Wake up Bevo,
We must look forward...
Cassius_Clay
7 Dec 2006, 07:31
I concur. I concur alot.
I wonder why?
Cassius_Clay
7 Dec 2006, 07:32
Could Andy Bichel be the Tom Moody of the upcoming world cup? A player who has been out of the international scene for a few years comes into the side and adds experiance and quality for one last tournament. I think that Bichel would add so much in the world cup and would be the perfect ingredient we need.
Anyway he has as much chance of I do in playing in the WC. The bowlers are already settled. Lee, McGrath, Bracken and Hogg.
Kim Chambers
7 Dec 2006, 09:21
Anyway he has as much chance of I do in playing in the WC. The bowlers are already settled. Lee, McGrath, Bracken and Hogg.
Add Watson and Johnson and that will make up the bowling squad for the WC.
Grimreepah
7 Dec 2006, 09:50
Tom would have been recalled as an allrounder when there wasn't any standouts, so the theory I guess was you may as well go with experience.
At present we have enough players pushing for spots in all departments: bowling, batting, allrounders, wicket keepers, so I can't see the need for any shock selections.
Anyway, Moody didn't have a very good tournament from memory.
dont bowl there
7 Dec 2006, 10:28
Tom would have been recalled as an allrounder when there wasn't any standouts, so the theory I guess was you may as well go with experience.
At present we have enough players pushing for spots in all departments: bowling, batting, allrounders, wicket keepers, so I can't see the need for any shock selections.
Anyway, Moody didn't have a very good tournament from memory.
Moody had a great tourny, the only time i can see Bichel getting a game is if Watson and Symonds gets injured. I still think Bichel would add another dimension to the team.
Hap Hapablap
7 Dec 2006, 11:00
i miss bichel was one of my favourite players in 02/03 ill never forget when he bowled a player on the last ball of the day. bloody good player but shame he was picked into the side too late. i doubt he'll go to the world cup though.
Kane McGoodwin
7 Dec 2006, 11:37
Watson, Symonds, Clarke, Lee & Hogg already give us enough all-round options.
Bichel was a great servant for Australian cricket, but the future is elsewhere.
King Elvis
7 Dec 2006, 12:09
What about that young up and coming LegSpinner we've all heard so much about?
Shane Borne or something, you know, the blonde bloke?
gussy6isagun
7 Dec 2006, 15:32
out hogg in cullen or stuey clark.
stmookeyj
7 Dec 2006, 15:36
Anyway, Moody didn't have a very good tournament from memory.
Moody's 1999 WC
POOL GAMES
SCO: DNP (Shane Lee was the all-rounder)
NZ: DNP (Shane Lee was the all-rounder)
PAK: DNP (Played 6 bats, Martyn was the 6th)
BAN: 3/25 (10), 56* (33), MOM
WI: 1/16 (7), DNB
SUPER SIX
IND: 26* (20), 1/41 (10)
ZIM: 20* (22), 0/38 (6)
RSA: 0/56 (8), 15* (16) [Apparantly he rated that as one of his best innings]
SEMI FINAL
RSA: 0 (3), 0/27 (5)
FINAL
PAK: 2/17 (5), DNB
For interests sake
Bichel's 2003 WC
POOL GAMES
PAK: DNP (Played Lee, Gillespie, McGrath and both all-rounders Symonds/Harvey)
IND: DNP (Same attack except for Harvey who was replaced as Bevan and Lehmann returned)
NED: DNB, 3/13 (5)
ZIM: DNP (Lee, Gillespie, McGrath were the quicks)
NAM: DNB, 2/0 (1)
ENG: 7/20 (10), 34* (36), MOM
SUPER SIX
SL: DNB, 0/32 (7)
NZ: 64 (83), 1/15 (5)
KEN: 2/42 (9), DNB
SEMI FINAL
SL: 19* (21), 0/18 (10)
FINAL
IND: DNB, 1/57 (10)
Johnson#26
7 Dec 2006, 19:35
Agree 100%. Would make an excellent fist of it.
Ricketts
7 Dec 2006, 20:39
Even if Bichel was 27 years old he would not get close to the World Cup squad. He's just not very good at all, and never really cut it on the International scene anyway.
I hate it when people go on about players (especially bowlers) doing well in State cricket. It means nothing. State cricket is sh**.
Bartram_Class
7 Dec 2006, 21:19
Moody's 1999 WC
POOL GAMES
SCO: DNP (Shane Lee was the all-rounder)
NZ: DNP (Shane Lee was the all-rounder)
PAK: DNP (Played 6 bats, Martyn was the 6th)
BAN: 3/25 (10), 56* (33), MOM
WI: 1/16 (7), DNB
SUPER SIX
IND: 26* (20), 1/41 (10)
ZIM: 20* (22), 0/38 (6)
RSA: 0/56 (8), 15* (16) [Apparantly he rated that as one of his best innings]
SEMI FINAL
RSA: 0 (3), 0/27 (5)
FINAL
PAK: 2/17 (5), DNB
For interests sake
Bichel's 2003 WC
POOL GAMES
PAK: DNP (Played Lee, Gillespie, McGrath and both all-rounders Symonds/Harvey)
IND: DNP (Same attack except for Harvey who was replaced as Bevan and Lehmann returned)
NED: DNB, 3/13 (5)
ZIM: DNP (Lee, Gillespie, McGrath were the quicks)
NAM: DNB, 2/0 (1)
ENG: 7/20 (10), 34* (36), MOM
SUPER SIX
SL: DNB, 0/32 (7)
NZ: 64 (83), 1/15 (5)
KEN: 2/42 (9), DNB
SEMI FINAL
SL: 19* (21), 0/18 (10)
FINAL
IND: DNB, 1/57 (10)
Jeez Bichel had a fair tournament.
spell_check
9 Dec 2006, 04:32
Said it before, and I'll say it again, bring back Bichel. :)
Won us the NZ and Eng games all by himself with a bit of help from Bevo
Won us the NZ and Eng games all by himself with a bit of help from Bevo
Even if Bevo did get all the press, most know who won the games for us.
johnnyhoward
9 Dec 2006, 16:19
SUPER SIX
IND:[/B] 26* (20), 1/41 (10)
ZIM: 20* (22), 0/38 (6)
RSA: 0/56 (8), 15* (16) [Apparantly he rated that as one of his best innings]
What?!
i miss bichel was one of my favourite players in 02/03 ill never forget when he bowled a player on the last ball of the day. bloody good player but shame he was picked into the side too late. i doubt he'll go to the world cup though.
Too late? He had a decent run in the mid-90s when he was still young. His World Cup was sensational, especially that 7-fer against England.
He seems to have improved a lot with the bat over the past few seasons and is now an all-rounder. Was called upon for experience when we had several injuries in the 03/04 series against India and it won't happen again...if he was from NSW, then maybe ;)
Ricketts
9 Dec 2006, 16:49
What?!
Guided Steve Waugh to his century and the side to the victory chasing 270ish and being in allsorts early.
johnnyhoward
10 Dec 2006, 11:29
Guided Steve Waugh to his century and the side to the victory chasing 270ish and being in allsorts early.
Now I remember :thumbsu: Still wouldn't call it his best, maybe his most important though.
TorresIsGod
10 Dec 2006, 17:27
******** ! Lets recall BEVO and M WAUGH while we're at it :thumbsu:
With Damien Martyn having announced his retirement, we are in need of a #4 batsman, Mark Waugh is the perfect candidate :rolleyes: