2nd Test New Zealand v Australia March 8-12 0830hrs @ Hagley Oval

[Santana]

I appreciate Smith trying to do the team thing and move up the order but Pat, McDonald and the selectors have placed themselves into a corner now. Unless Marsh or Head continue their form slumps then Smith has no place in the team anymore.

 

[ozaddy]

Experiment over for sure.

Not until Smith says so, as pretty sure he tells Bailey what to do

 

[Fudge Nuggets]

Could have easily been 2 in 2.

 

[yabsy]

Henry needs two more for a 10fer. A five-fer is a michelle, what is a 10fer?

The way he's bowling could be a lot more than 10

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[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Steve Watto Smith

I like how he took 14.5 seconds to signal for the review, as though he was reaaaallllly agonising over it and didn't really want to

 

[Jamurp]

I’d argue that if the Smith to opener fails then he should be dropped for a specialist opener, that was the risk.

 

[Borisdog]

Seems all you need to do to get Smith out is to bowl 130+k on the stumps.

It's pretty much all you've needed to do for years. It's always amazed me no-one's done it.

I thought the Kiwis got it right to him when they were in Oz also.

I'd have 2 leg slips, no fine leg, pack the on side and EVERYTHING would be full and straight. He isn't hitting something full and straight through the off side with this stance.

 

[CakeEater]

Given Bancroft isnt liked by Pat and Renshaw and Harris aint the answer, i guess my question is who opens for NSW at present and would they like a baggy green?

 

[yabsy]

I appreciate Smith trying to do the team thing and move up the order but Pat, McDonald and the selectors have placed themselves into a corner now. Unless Marsh or Head continue their form slumps then Smith has no place in the team anymore.

He knew the risk

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[The 747]

I’d argue that if the Smith to opener fails then he should be dropped for a specialist opener, that was the risk.

Yep and the risk is manifesting now. We are in a real bind selection-wise.

Marnus doing his level best to get out here.

 

[MJG14]

Wasn't as good as Rob Quiney's 9.

 

[Jimthegreat]

Problem is Smith will be too stubborn to retire. The decision has to be made for him.

 

[largebus]

Given Bancroft isnt liked by Pat and Renshaw and Harris aint the answer, i guess my question is who opens for NSW at present and would they like a baggy green?

Maddinson is actually opening well for Vic but he's 32 and they supposedly want the yoof

 

[Whiskers]

If someone asked me to be innovative in this scenario, I would send Head out to open for these types of chases.

Could we not have a tailored chasing batting order?

He should be our opener anyway but he didn’t want it and Smith did.
Sometimes it’s just better to tell the players what’s needed. Head can do the attacking role Warner used to do.

 

[Moonwatcher]

DROPPED

 

[CakeEater]

Henry needs two more for a 10fer. A five-fer is a michelle, what is a 10fer?

A lady with pointy elbows?

 

[dardog]

Gets squared up way too much now Smith.
Really hope we don’t pick him in any of our ODI and T20 teams, if he wants to have a crack at india let him go to work and prioritise him getting some early shield games in next season.
Not too sure how much longer he has.

 

[Crankyhawk]

labs getting lives again

edit but can't do shit with it

 

[Moonwatcher]

Kid in the NZ shirt behind

 

[Jamurp]

Wasn't as good as Rob Quiney's 9.

Will never be a better 9, was majestic as.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

Tough chance but should have been taken.

Actually, not that tough. That should have been out.

 

[Whiskers]

Labuschagne’s luck is back.
Big innings now thanks!

 

[The 747]

Marnus's luck returneth.

 

[CakeEater]

Mitchell

 

[MJG14]

Phew! Bad drop