Sheffield Shield Round 8: SA v Tasmania @ Gliderol Stadium

[Adelaide Hawk]

I'm guessing he's just trying to dig in and buy some time, given there is plenty of it, but without watching the stream it's hard to say. His batting technique has changed significantly since he played down here, he used to be very correct, now his set up is predominantly to hit through the leg side which I would have thought means you can get dried up a bit too easily.

He's been opening in T20 matches, that would have something to do with it.

 

[1990crow]

I'm not convinced players like Watson and Head are getting enough support from sports psychiatrists about converting scores.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

I'm not convinced players like Watson and Head are getting enough support from sports psychiatrists about converting scores.

And yet batsmen were making 400s and 300s long before sports psychiatry was even thought about.

 

[1990crow]

And yet batsmen were making 400s and 300s long before sports psychiatry was even thought about.

Sure, but some players make the same mistakes over and over and clearly need that assistance.

 

[Pounce]

I love it when Tassie put Dom Michael in the team, thinking that it would make a difference.

It's their version of Clive Rose.

Clive Rose also plays for Tasmania, and is a much better player.

Stoinis was always a big hitter. Michael has literally nothing to offer, except cool hair.

Not a bad score of 97 by Dom Michael considering he has "literally nothing to offer..."

 

[Pugsley]

Not a bad score of 97 by Dom Michael considering he has "literally nothing to offer..."

I never said that

 

[Pounce]

I never said that

You didn't mind having a little jab at him though.

 

[Pugsley]

You didn't mind having a little jab at him though.

I find Clive easier though

 

[Pugsley]

Send Zampa in. They persist with sending Mennie in before him. I feel he has earned the spot above him.

 

[eth-dog]

Not a bad score of 97 by Dom Michael considering he has "literally nothing to offer..."

Every dog has their day .

 

[Pugsley]

Every dog has their day .

Woof, woof

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Sure, but some players make the same mistakes over and over and clearly need that assistance.

Assistance? What they need to stop playing ridiculous shots to the wrong balls. I think if these players are using psychologists, that's probably what's stuffing them up.

 

[jackess]

The Redbacks should really reverse the batting order for the second innings. It'd have to be worth a shot.

 

[jackess]

Scored 96 for our last 4 wickets and 89 for our first four wickets.

 

[Pugsley]

Tassie probably will be 0/200 at stumps.

 

[The_Reaper]

Assistance? What they need to stop playing ridiculous shots to the wrong balls. I think if these players are using psychologists, that's probably what's stuffing them up.

Are you suggesting that what Travis Head needs is experience and a run in the side where he doesn't really have to worry about anything but his own game and scoring runs?

Sure is a good thing he has an experienced Captain to help the team out

 

[jackess]

Has Worrall actually been bowling well this match. I've never really rated him at all.

 

[Pugsley]

Has Worrall actually been bowling well this match. I've never really rated him at all.

Me either but keep bagging him. It seems to have worked Michael backing up his first innings dig.

 

[eth-dog]

He's always been able to swing the ball but pretty useless without the new pill.

 

[Pugsley]

He's always been able to swing the ball but pretty useless without the new pill.

His artwork is exemplary.

 

[western royboy]

Assistance? What they need to stop playing ridiculous shots to the wrong balls. I think if these players are using psychologists, that's probably what's stuffing them up.

The best cricket psychologist, sans Mike Brearley is Nick Winter's dad Graham. Wrote an excellent book called the psychology of cricket in the late 80's or early 90's. I got it on a Thursday, trained that night, read it over the next two nights and posted a ton the next day. In fact it makes you your own psychologist but highly recommended.

 

[Pugsley]

The best cricket psychologist, sans Mike Brearley is Nick Winter's dad Graham. Wrote an excellent book called the psychology of cricket in the late 80's or early 90's. I got it on a Thursday, trained that night, read it over the next two nights and posted a ton the next day. In fact it makes you your own psychologist but highly recommended.

Got me through a spell of two diamonds in a row. Great read

 

[Smartys Power]

Got me through a spell of two diamonds in a row. Great read

 

[Pugsley]

My players weren't show any man love during that tough time

 

[Smartys Power]

My players weren't show any man love during that tough time

So it was your team mates fault?