Adelaide Oval Pitch

[Noobz0r]

Haven't found a thread for this anywhere yet, so apologies if this has already been discussed. I caught a snippet of news concerning the Adelaide Oval planning to switch to a drop in pitch, I assume it has to do with the oval's redevelopment and future use in other sporting codes (primarily AFL).

Watching the Gabba test and almost 2 days of the Hobart test, I can safely say that I love the pitches that have been prepared for both. Especially in the current test at Bellerive, it has made for batsmen having to really apply themselves, and fight for every run that they make. Traditionally, drop in pitches are fairly lifeless, and make for absolute roads.

Another issue created by these lifeless drop ins is that our state cricketers are facing even more diluted difficult batting conditions. Our state cricketers will be unable to develop their skills in different conditions. As we've seen recently, our international cricketers have struggled on a pitch with life in it, and I can't help but think that a drop in pitch at AO will contribute to this situation (I might be drawing a long bow here).

Another point the argument against this is romance of different test wickets. In fact, the Argus Review's key principles for pitches suggest that each test wicket should be "unique, depending on local soil, history and climatic conditions". I love the fact that the WACA is (or was) known to be bouncy and the Gabba was known to assist fast bowlers early, and that the SCG is conducive to spin moreso than any other pitch in Australia. A drop in pitch at AO will mean that it will lose a part of it's image.

In short: I wish they weren't going ahead with their decision!

 

[thecatattack]

Isn't Adelaide a road anyway?

 

[BluesMan]

Apparently, technology is so good these days that it won't have much effect, and that it will be similar to that of the current (and previous) days Adeliade oval pitch. Time will tell.

I do agree on each pitch being individual though.

 

[Hellgood]

Isn't Adelaide a road anyway?

This.

But just on your point about the Shield pitches, generally they have recently been very in favour of the bowlers. So much so that Sutherland has had a whinge about it. Whilst I think it is good for the game, it can go the other way and make things too easy for our bowlers hence they have difficulty on test wickets.

 

[Illinois Nazi]

Apparently, technology is so good these days that it won't have much effect, and that it will be similar to that of the current (and previous) days Adeliade oval pitch. Time will tell.

That's exactly what they said when they started using drop-ins at the WACA. Fortunately they've got rid of them now but it's taken years to get back to what we once had.

 

[Tassieboy]

Adelaide pitch is so overrated - usually produces boring wickets.

But it gets good crowds and is very scenic.

 

[Mr_Moogle]

Its true. Adelaide is a bit of a batters paradise. Still one of the nicest cricket grounds I've been to.

 

[BluesMan]

That's exactly what they said when they started using drop-ins at the WACA. Fortunately they've got rid of them now but it's taken years to get back to what we once had.

Technology has changed as is forever changing at a rapid rate for the greater good. What happen to the WACA is a distant past. Nothing compared to the now.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Adelaide pitch is so overrated - usually produces boring wickets.

By boring, you mean a pitch that actually takes a Test match to a 5th day, and produce the most exciting finishes. Can't have that can we?

 

[Bucking Beads]

It wouldn't make much of a difference to the wicket over there would it?? I am not a fan of this drop in wickets garbage. AFL skirts need to harden up.

 

[Tassieboy]

By boring, you mean a pitch that actually takes a Test match to a 5th day, and produce the most exciting finishes. Can't have that can we?

Batting Incompetence more than anything. It's a nothing contest between bat and ball for 3.5 days and the last day does not make up for this.

 

[jethro11]

Drop in pitches are so much better than they were in the early days.

Using local soil etc would help it retain it's image and would probably make for a better wicket. I'm no gardener, but I'd think the closer the soil etc is grown to where it will live as a cricket pith the better.

But as I said, I'm no gardener or curator.

 

[Bradesmaen]

Isn't Adelaide a road anyway?

People who only see a test match once every now and then would say that, not people who go and watch regular games.

2 draws in 12 years.

 

[Jakko]

I think I heard Les Burdett say that the SACA has some AO soil at another location already for preparing pitches.

 

[Ill Chicken]

Adelaide Oval wicket is a road. You can't deny that. The general reason there is a result is because it is usually mid to high 30's in temperature and if you spend two or three days in the field, come the final day, most teams will be highly fatigued so there is a high chance of error on either side. The team that is better prepared will likely win.

 

[Bradesmaen]

Adelaide Oval wicket is a road. You can't deny that. The general reason there is a result is because it is usually mid to high 30's in temperature and if you spend two or three days in the field, come the final day, most teams will be highly fatigued so there is a high chance of error on either side. The team that is better prepared will likely win.

Mid to high 30's? Not regular in early december, when the test generally is.

Also, how can you say it is a road when it has had just as many results as the supposed result pitch at the WACA in the past 12 years.

Although I suppose logical facts never count on BigFooty, only wild speculation for the masses does.

 

[Ill Chicken]

Mid to high 30's? Not regular in early december, when the test generally is.

Also, how can you say it is a road when it has had just as many results as the supposed result pitch at the WACA in the past 12 years.

Although I suppose logical facts never count on BigFooty, only wild speculation for the masses does.

Yeah can't argue with those logical facts.

 

[eddiesmith]

Yeah they get results, after both teams declare at 5/600...

As for drop ins being lifeless, I point you to Ashes 2010, 4th test, day 1 (Matter of fact might chuck the highlights DVD in now )

 

[thecatattack]

Yeah they get results, after both teams declare at 5/600...

As for drop ins being lifeless, I point you to Ashes 2010, 4th test, day 1 (Matter of fact might chuck the highlights DVD in now )

Might need to update your 2011 part of your signature.