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rooboy_88
5 Feb 2007, 20:22
What are peoples thoughts of his chances of going to the Carribean.
Would be a monty if they want to take a 2nd keeper over there.
If I remember right, Michael Hussey is someone that is no sloush with the gloves and if the Aussies want to take an extra batter over there, Haddins chances look very thin.
crowsarethebest
5 Feb 2007, 21:11
Haddin can go as a reserve batsman IMO. If Symo is out then Haddin or Voges should get the nod.
Constipated Duck
5 Feb 2007, 21:21
What are peoples thoughts of his chances of going to the Carribean.
Would be a monty if they want to take a 2nd keeper over there.
If I remember right, Michael Hussey is someone that is no sloush with the gloves and if the Aussies want to take an extra batter over there, Haddins chances look very thin.
If ever there was a case for taking a second keeper who doubles as a batsman, it's now. Averaging 49 at FC level and 72.6 at one-day level, he's having a belter of a season, and could stake a legitimnate claim as a bastman alone... but being a keeper this probably slips the mind of most.
Coupled with the national team having a 35-36 year old keeper who hasn't been rested at any stage, and whose batting has been inconsistent, I would support Haddin being among the 15.
There's not much separating the batsmen-in-waiting based on form (White, Hodge, North, Rogers, Haddin), but White's part-time bowling, and Haddin's ability to keep wicket might make them appealing options.
Coupled with the national team having a 35-36 year old keeper who hasn't been rested at any stage, and whose batting has been inconsistent, I would support Haddin being among the 15.
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Give Gilly a spell in the preliminary games against the minnows and let Hussey or someone don the gloves for a game or 2.
Gilly gets to recharge his batteries and we don't have to waste a space on a reserve keeper who wouldn't get a game anyway.
My 2 cents worth.
King Elvis
5 Feb 2007, 21:31
Hussey is the second best wicket keeper in the World.
RoosterLad
5 Feb 2007, 21:49
Tait could be wicket keeper, even if he is bowling.
Tait could be wicket keeper, even if he is bowling.
Occasionally when he is bowling the wicket keeper is useless anyway. :p
You could take that either of two ways there.
year of the roo
5 Feb 2007, 22:55
I think he has to go. Voges hasn't earnt a spot yet, is far too inconsistent and I'm not sure is capable of playing the big innings. Him and Hodge are the 2 form ODD batsmen not regularly in the ODI side, so with Symonds out they become automatic selections IMO. Especially with Watson no where near it.
I think he has to go. Voges hasn't earnt a spot yet, is far too inconsistent and I'm not sure is capable of playing the big innings. Him and Hodge are the 2 form ODD batsmen not regularly in the ODI side, so with Symonds out they become automatic selections IMO. Especially with Watson no where near it.
huh? Watson's an absolute monty to be named, esp with Roy injured.
Haddin would be the 2nd reserve batsman, his batting alone puts him in the running, keeping a bonus that covers us if Gilly gets sick or injured. If he makes the squad, maybe they should take him to NZ for Chappell-Hadlee, give Gilly a rest.
The Reaper
6 Feb 2007, 07:37
Occasionally when he is bowling the wicket keeper is useless anyway. :p
You could take that either of two ways there.
Yeah, he keeps on taking out middle stump
Haddin would be a waste of a spot. If Gilly can't play the entire World Cup without needing a rest he should retire now.
The idea of playing Haddin as a stand alone batsman is a stupid one. Plenty of better batsman out there.
Cassius_Clay
6 Feb 2007, 07:43
Yeah, he keeps on taking out middle stump
And keeps bowling wides 10 meters outside off stump :D
Coin_Toss
6 Feb 2007, 10:02
He will go to the Carribean as the substitue keeper for Gilchrist; he's not good enough to make the 15 man squad as a batsman alone. He's very reliable behind the stumps and he's won plenty of games for New South Wales over the years in both forms of the game. In other words, he's a safe bet.
just maybe
6 Feb 2007, 10:10
Haddin is being jewed. He should be playing at No 7 ahead of White.
Haddin is being jewed. He should be playing at No 7 ahead of White.
I think you've got across the message you hate White by now.
year of the roo
6 Feb 2007, 11:19
huh? Watson's an absolute monty to be named, esp with Roy injured.
Haddin would be the 2nd reserve batsman, his batting alone puts him in the running, keeping a bonus that covers us if Gilly gets sick or injured. If he makes the squad, maybe they should take him to NZ for Chappell-Hadlee, give Gilly a rest.
Watson is a monty for nothing. He hasn't played cricket in months. He has no form behind him at all.
year of the roo
6 Feb 2007, 11:20
Haddin would be a waste of a spot. If Gilly can't play the entire World Cup without needing a rest he should retire now.
The idea of playing Haddin as a stand alone batsman is a stupid one. Plenty of better batsman out there.
What crap. Haddin is the form batsman not currently playing for Australia in limited overs cricket. You're right there are plenty of other batsmen out there, but they aren't as good as Haddin, so what's your point?
RoosterLad
6 Feb 2007, 11:22
Haddin is definitely good enough for a stand alone batting spot...
Haddin is definitely good enough for a stand alone batting spot...
Good enough but is he the best? No.
RoosterLad
6 Feb 2007, 11:36
I'd take him over White at the moment.. he is in shocking form and Haddin is probably the better bowler.
just maybe
6 Feb 2007, 12:38
I think you've got across the message you hate White by now.
You never fail to produce lies whenever your precious lovechild is criticised, don't you?
God forbid I actually want a proven player in for the World Cup. It's just too much to ask. :rolleyes:
Watson is a monty for nothing. He hasn't played cricket in months. He has no form behind him at all.
Told you they'd call Watson up:
http://cricket.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=38826
just maybe
6 Feb 2007, 13:55
Watson is a monty for nothing. He hasn't played cricket in months. He has no form behind him at all.
3/60 and 46* in a side that completely collapsed, what...a week ago?
That's OK.
year of the roo
6 Feb 2007, 16:03
3/60 and 46* in a side that completely collapsed, what...a week ago?
That's OK.
If we're gonna start picking OK players then why not pick Craig Phillipson, David Bandy and Damien Wright? I mean come on, I could name 15 more deserving players right now. Watson is a turnip.
just maybe
6 Feb 2007, 16:53
If we're gonna start picking OK players then why not pick Craig Phillipson, David Bandy and Damien Wright? I mean come on, I could name 15 more deserving players right now. Watson is a turnip.
Did very well in the ODI Player voting. Seems better judges than you think otherwise.
Bump.
I'd like this one to be close by. Should hopefully be getting serious use during the WC.
grimlock
11 Feb 2007, 23:38
Haddin should go, his batting has been terrific in both forms of the game as of late. Heck, I think he'd even be a better bowler than Watson!
pinkus maximus
12 Feb 2007, 01:06
hes an absolute certainty to go IMO
pinkus maximus
12 Feb 2007, 01:06
thats if roy doesnt go of course
Johnson#26
12 Feb 2007, 14:58
Play him ahead of Watson, for sure, if you're looking for batsmen.
Mark Cosgrove ruled out by all on BF Cricket?
TorresIsGod
12 Feb 2007, 15:33
Occasionally when he is bowling the wicket keeper is useless anyway. :p
You could take that either of two ways there.
As in option a) The stumps will be knocked over and the batsman is walking back to the pavillion or option b) The ball is way to wide for the keeper to get a glove on it and has gone for 4 byes :D
Am I right? :thumbsu:
So he's a big tip now from the journos to make the WC squad. Will probably put Gilly under some pressure.
year of the roo
12 Feb 2007, 18:13
Did very well in the ODI Player voting. Seems better judges than you think otherwise.
Better judges? No one is a better judge of the Australian cricket side than me, so your statement is incorrect.
Londoner86
13 Feb 2007, 09:09
One Australian selector to the others: "Shall we take a balanced line-up to the World Cup, or shall we just put in another NSW player?"
Other selectors in unison : " A NSW player, of course"
First Australian selector: " OK, Brad Haddin's in ...."
LH86
One Australian selector to the others: "Shall we take a balanced line-up to the World Cup, or shall we just put in another NSW player?"
Other selectors in unison : " A NSW player, of course"
First Australian selector: " OK, Brad Haddin's in ...."
LH86
Are you trying to say Haddin doesnt deserve a spot on the squad. :eek:
Have you been living under a rock?
Smokey_22
13 Feb 2007, 10:33
Haddin will play every game in the WC. You saw it here first.
If Haddin goes, will Australia be the only team in the entire W/C to take two specialist keepers?
hong_kong_bond
13 Feb 2007, 10:51
If Haddin goes, will Australia be the only team in the entire W/C to take two specialist keepers?
Scotland have got 2...
Londoner86
13 Feb 2007, 10:58
Scotland have got 2...
But the second is a backstop behind the wicketkeeper!
Australia is different- we had to find a place for another NSW player.
LH86
hong_kong_bond
13 Feb 2007, 11:08
But the second is a backstop behind the wicketkeeper!
Australia is different- we had to find a place for another NSW player.
LH86
I guess you could say that Sri Lanka have got 2 as well with Sangakkara, although he hasn't kept as much recently
Smokey_22
13 Feb 2007, 11:22
But the second is a backstop behind the wicketkeeper!
Australia is different- we had to find a place for another NSW player.
LH86
If youve got a prob with haddins place in the squad i suggest you check the pura cup and FR cup batting stats for this season...
manmountain
13 Feb 2007, 11:42
I'm not sure why we need a reserve wicket-keeper?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if a player is injured during the tournament, they can be replaced in the squad by another player?
Fine if they pick Haddin because they think he's a good enough bat in his own right, but I don't see the "backup for Gilly" argument as a reason at all. If they only plan to use him in the event Gilly is injured, might as well leave him in Australia and fly him over if the need arises, so they can fit in another bat (probably White) or take both Clark and Tait instead of having to choose.
bombersno1
13 Feb 2007, 11:48
Haddin is a better bat that White. Only a fool and a bunch of Victorians will say otherwise. Haddin is averaging 60+ with the bat in both forms this year!
betterthanu
13 Feb 2007, 11:49
brad haddin currently has scored the most runs in the ford rager cup (at an average of just under 70 and a strike rate of over 100), i would think that says hes the best batsman to take over. People need to stop seeing him as australias back up keeper. The fact he can give gilly a rest from behind the stumps is a bonus.
http://stats.cricket.com.au/series_1048.html