Redbacks 2018/19

[Aussie_boy]

For matches at Adelaide Oval, I would be looking at:
1. Cosgrove
2. Smith
3. Head
4. Ferguson
5. Cooper
6. Ludeman
7. Zampa
8. Andrews
9. Richardson
10. Sayers
11. Benton

Really hard having a wicketkeeper who is an ordinary batsman and no genuine all-rounders. Would love to see Ross get a game but we do need 5 bowling options I feel.

Don't know much about him, but could be tempting to throw Valente in there as I think he's an all-rounder. Would certainly give the team more balance.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Predicting our first Shield team

1. Cosgrove
2. K Smith (hopefully not Raphael)
3. Ferguson
4. Head
5. Cooper
6. Ross (Smith bats at 6 if Raphael is preferred as an opener and Ross carries the drinks)
7. Ludeman (or anyone else that owns keeping gear)
8. Zampa
9. Mennie (hopefully Putland if fit)
10. Richardson
11. Sayers

Ross and Lehmann in the 12. One to be 12th, other to bat 6.

Worrall in for Sayers. Ankle still not quite right for 4 days I guess. Sensible not to cook him in Game 1. It's a long season.

 

[Ill Chicken]

Who is the next keeper in line after Ludeman? Nielsen keeping is average and his batting would be at best on par with Ludeman.

 

[Aussie_boy]

Who is the next keeper in line after Ludeman? Nielsen keeping is average and his batting would be at best on par with Ludeman.

Who knows, probably Nielsen. Maybe Alex Carey.

 

[Ill Chicken]

Honestly don't see too many changes from their Matador team to Sheffield Shield. Andrews more likely to be 12th man than anyone.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Who is the next keeper in line after Ludeman? Nielsen keeping is average and his batting would be at best on par with Ludeman.

Nielsen looked a bit out of his depth in the Futures game vs Bollinger. Wasn't alone. Doesn't seem as though he'd be ready to step straight in if Ludemann broke a finger.

Tim Davey and Alex Carey have been the next in line for a while without ever really nailing their chance.

Hopefully Ludemann stays fit!

 

[western royboy]

Nielsen looked a bit out of his depth in the Futures game vs Bollinger. Wasn't alone. Doesn't seem as though he'd be ready to step straight in if Ludemann broke a finger.

Tim Davey and Alex Carey have been the next in line for a while without ever really nailing their chance.

Hopefully Ludemann stays fit!

Can't Smith or Head keep? From memory?

 

[The_Reaper]

Knowing South Australia, Raphael must be due to play 5-6 games

 

[western royboy]

I've said it before on other threads Tin Ludeman's batting was technically pure when he left my neck if the woods as a 16 year old. It's now ****ed possibly beyond repair - modern day coaching? - Deal me out!

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Can't Smith or Head keep? From memory?

Head was a keeper up until about 14yo but not at this level I don't think. He could do it in a pinch if the keeper went down during a game but we wouldn't go in with him as the main keeper.

Knowing South Australia, Raphael must be due to play 5-6 games

Now that I think about it, Raphael wicket keeps for his club and is handy enough. He'd probably be No 2. At least until Nielsen gets a bit more experience behind him.

 

[Aussie_boy]

Head is a liability in the field, on that alone i'd assume his keeping wouldn't be up to first class standard. Not to mention he doesn't keep at club level, and hasn't for a while. Would be interesting to see what would happen, my money would be on Carey.

 

[The_Reaper]

Head was a keeper up until about 14yo but not at this level I don't think. He could do it in a pinch if the keeper went down during a game but we wouldn't go in with him as the main keeper.


Now that I think about it, Raphael wicket keeps for his club and is handy enough. He'd probably be No 2. At least until Nielsen gets a bit more experience behind him.

Raphael it is then.

 

[Daz]

For matches at Adelaide Oval, I would be looking at:
1. Cosgrove
2. Smith
3. Head
4. Ferguson
5. Cooper
6. Ludeman
7. Zampa
8. Andrews
9. Richardson
10. Sayers
11. Benton

Really hard having a wicketkeeper who is an ordinary batsman and no genuine all-rounders. Would love to see Ross get a game but we do need 5 bowling options I feel.

Don't know much about him, but could be tempting to throw Valente in there as I think he's an all-rounder. Would certainly give the team more balance.

You'd probably be dropping Andrews to fit Valente in and Andrews is a much better batsman. He's actually been a standout with the bat in grade cricket/premier league.

I just hope Kelv Smith gets a full season and has a big year.

Nielsen looked a bit out of his depth in the Futures game vs Bollinger. Wasn't alone. Doesn't seem as though he'd be ready to step straight in if Ludemann broke a finger.

Tim Davey and Alex Carey have been the next in line for a while without ever really nailing their chance.

Hopefully Ludemann stays fit!

Yeah, Davey has typically struggled with the step up to Futures cricket. Nielson not ready.

 

[Daz]

Now that I think about it, Raphael wicket keeps for his club and is handy enough. He'd probably be No 2. At least until Nielsen gets a bit more experience behind him.

Don't think this is correct.

 

[Daz]

We have a good one in 17yo Patrick Page.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

For matches at Adelaide Oval, I would be looking at:
1. Cosgrove
2. Smith
3. Head
4. Ferguson
5. Cooper
6. Ludeman
7. Zampa
8. Andrews
9. Richardson
10. Sayers
11. Benton

Really hard having a wicketkeeper who is an ordinary batsman and no genuine all-rounders. Would love to see Ross get a game but we do need 5 bowling options I feel.

Don't know much about him, but could be tempting to throw Valente in there as I think he's an all-rounder. Would certainly give the team more balance.

Ludeman at 6? Yucky.

 

[eth-dog]

Ross and Lehmann in the 12. One to be 12th, other to bat 6.

Worrall in for Sayers. Ankle still not quite right for 4 days I guess. Sensible not to cook him in Game 1. It's a long season.

Is this official? I can't find the squad for SA, Vic or Tassie

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Is this official? I can't find the squad for SA, Vic or Tassie

I think the 12 is:

Cosgrove
Smith
Head
Ferguson
Cooper
Ross
Lehmann
Ludemann
Zampa
Richardson
Mennie
Worrall

Not sure if this is official though. Just what I've heard.

Also the game has been put back to Wednesday. I thought it was a Tuesday start originally.

 

[eth-dog]

I think the 12 is:

Cosgrove
Smith
Head
Ferguson
Cooper
Ross
Lehmann
Ludemann
Zampa
Richardson
Mennie
Worrall

Not sure if this is official though. Just what I've heard.

Also the game has been put back to Wednesday. I thought it was a Tuesday start originally.

It was always Wednesday. Today is Tuesday.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

It was always Wednesday. Today is Tuesday.

I think it was originally a Tuesday start but the states complained that there wasn't enough time between the Matador Cup grand final and the first day of the Shield competition. Fair enough too.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Here it is

Round one of the Shield will begin on Tuesday, October 27, with all matches starting at 2pm AEST. The SA v NSW match will start at 2.30pm local time.

Link to article

 

[Aussie_boy]

Ludeman at 6? Yucky.

Oh I think the same, should be batting at 8 but we lack all-rounders and need a fifth bowling option.

 

[carnthemlions]

Oh I think the same, should be batting at 8 but we lack all-rounders and need a fifth bowling option.

No love for Lawford?

 

[Aussie_boy]

No love for Lawford?

He's probably the worst bowler i've seen and is currently playing Victorian grade cricket. Can hit a ball though.

 

[carnthemlions]

He's probably the worst bowler i've seen and is currently playing Victorian grade cricket. Can hit a ball though.

His Matador debut was definitely one of the best/worst things I've seen on a cricket field.