Cameron Green

[the_interloper]

I remember people scoffing at Shane Watson's record and saying Green would average over 40 with bat and under 30 with ball.

I thought this was possible tbh but prob not now, 35 and 35 is probably about right, that's still valuable but it shouldn't push Webster out. Don't know if him giving up bowling would help the batting average, like Watson I think Green would be best as a top order bat, well at least our best option, not many good openers about.

 

[Cleavy]

‘Gap that presents at the top’: Under-fire Green in consideration for surprise opener promotion

‘Gap that presents at the top’: Under-fire Green in consideration for surprise opener promotion

www.foxsports.com.au

again with this "shoehorn someone into the openers role"...

 

[Freezin]

Obviously Green hasn't helped himself of late.....but geez the selectors are setting him up to be cannon fodder if they think he can open. Just put him at 5 or don't pick him at all......

 

[Snarls Barkley]

‘Gap that presents at the top’: Under-fire Green in consideration for surprise opener promotion

‘Gap that presents at the top’: Under-fire Green in consideration for surprise opener promotion

www.foxsports.com.au

again with this "shoehorn someone into the openers role"...

I know it’s McDonald’s job to just pump up his players but that is an incredibly frustrating article to read

 

[Westend]

Obviously Green hasn't helped himself of late.....but geez the selectors are setting him up to be cannon fodder if they think he can open. Just put him at 5 or don't pick him at all......

FFS Ronnie opening come on bro

up down left right ..settle the poor lad...number 5 in Test and ODI is fine ..we can play both webbie and greenie in the same team. green 5 carey 6 webbie and 7 is fine and we have like 20 tests in 18 months the bowlers need cover ...greenie and webbie can provide this imo

Leave head where he is happy if weathers has another crack

Head
Weathers
Marnus
Smudge
Green
Carey
Webbie
bowlers is fine

 

[Freezin]

Considering most folk suggest Webster is a better player then Green, why not put Webster opening....obviously being older, and knowing his game better, Webster can surely adapt better, and bat anywhere.....it's obvious Green has struggled with Bailey et al thinking, that Green can bat anywhere in the top 6.....it's obvious mentally Green struggles with all the uncertainty of his role in the side.

 

[big_e]

FFS Ronnie opening come on bro

up down left right ..settle the poor lad...number 5 in Test and ODI is fine ..we can play both webbie and greenie in the same team. green 5 carey 6 webbie and 7 is fine and we have like 20 tests in 18 months the bowlers need cover ...greenie and webbie can provide this imo

Leave head where he is happy if weathers has another crack

Head
Weathers
Marnus
Smudge
Green
Carey
Webbie
bowlers is fine

Green's recent test performance does not warrant a position in the side, in any spot.

If the selectors genuinely think he can open (and I'm not convinced this is anything other than a thought bubble), then he should be made to prove it by opening for WA for at least half a season first.

 

[Jack Mundy]

Considering most folk suggest Webster is a better player then Green, why not put Webster opening....obviously being older, and knowing his game better, Webster can surely adapt better, and bat anywhere.....it's obvious Green has struggled with Bailey et al thinking, that Green can bat anywhere in the top 6.....it's obvious mentally Green struggles with all the uncertainty of his role in the side.

I don't think Webster is anywhere near the batsman green is. Webster is currently the better performing all rounder tho (yes, he averages better with bat in tests).

 

[swingdog]

The Green as opener idea might work in white ball cricket but with his initial slow foot movement, he'd be a walking LBW in tests.

 

[CakeEater]

The Green as opener idea might work in white ball cricket but with his initial slow foot movement, he'd be a walking LBW in tests.

Think of all the Green reviewing lbw gifs we would get to replace Watto

 

[swingdog]

Think of all the Green reviewing lbw gifs we would get to replace Watto

It’s like the selectors have thought “you know what people really miss about the Australian team in the early 2000s?”

 

[Freezin]

Think of all the Green reviewing lbw gifs we would get to replace Watto

Problem is Green would be too scared to review....Watson's ego was the problem there....

 

[Freezin]

I don't think Webster is anywhere near the batsman green is. Webster is currently the better performing all rounder tho (yes, he averages better with bat in tests).

Will be interested to compare their averages after 30 tests.....Webster has only played 8 tests, a small sample size compared to Green's. Though for Webster to get to 30 odd tests, he would be nudging what in age?....36 or 37?....hopefully Scott, or Davies, or anyone younger, would be in the selection frame by then.....pushing Webster out.

 

[big_e]

Will be interested to compare their averages after 30 tests.....Webster has only played 8 tests, a small sample size compared to Green's. Though for Webster to get to 30 odd tests, he would be nudging what in age?....36 or 37?....hopefully Scott, or Davies, or anyone younger, would be in the selection frame by then.....pushing Webster out.

We're playing 20 tests in the next 14 months so by rights, he should get there pretty quick.

 

[cricketnut14]

Will be interested to compare their averages after 30 tests.....Webster has only played 8 tests, a small sample size compared to Green's. Though for Webster to get to 30 odd tests, he would be nudging what in age?....36 or 37?....hopefully Scott, or Davies, or anyone younger, would be in the selection frame by then.....pushing Webster out.

webster's 32 and we have 20 (21 if we make the WTC final) over the next 14 months - so he has an opportunity.

he could easily have racked up 30 tests by then, but it'll be on the back of good form and maintaining his place in the team.

he'll either rack up 30 tests and have a really good record, or miss out because of poor form and be dropped and perhaps never get picked again with the likes of Connolly, Hardie and Scott pressing.

it may also depend on how we want to structure up the team eg. in india etc.
the other factor may be holding his place because of poor form from green.