Chris Rogers

[Exhale You]

Slightly off topic, but could anyone enlighten me as to why Chirs Rogers left WA in the first place?

I ask as it stated that when h brought up his ton not one of the WA players clapped or congratulated him which obviously points to a lot of bad blood for some reason.

Anyone in the know?

Basically, the WA hierarchy told him that he wasn't dynamic enough to play ODD and that he'd only be a Shield player for the rest of his career.

Chris rightfully felt that was disrespectful (given his loyal service and great career) and told them he was leaving.

As i said in the match thread, i hope the WA selectors watched this apparent 'slow batsman' smash their bowlers around for a hundred at almost a run a ball (whilst no one else in the match has been able to get their strike rate above 50).

 

[pinkus maximus]

The reason he stated was because he didn't get picked in the One Day side for WA.

but (apparantly) the real real reason was because he and Tom Moody had a falling out

and I agree with the posters above. I would prefer Rogers opening ahead of Marsh. Marsh is a makeshift opener IMO, I see him as Australias future #3/4

 

[davey_magik]

Rogers is 2nd in line to Jaques.

He's in wonderful form so far though .

 

[alfy!]

How old is Rogers?

Obviously behind Jaques.

 

[pinkus maximus]

how old is rogers?

Obviously behind jaques.

31/32. I think he may have missed the boat

 

[alfy!]

Yeah, can't see him getting a spot in the next year or so, and then at that age, probably missed his chance.

 

[Cousin Jed]

How old is Rogers?

Obviously behind Jaques.

That one player is able to get out on the park gives him an advantage though.

 

[aussie1st]

If Hayden retires I would go Rogers. We need someone that won't gift their wicket away and Rogers is that man. Marsh still needs more time in FC.

 

[The Casey Cat]

Basically, the WA hierarchy told him that he wasn't dynamic enough to play ODD and that he'd only be a Shield player for the rest of his career.

Chris rightfully felt that was disrespectful (given his loyal service and great career) and told them he was leaving.

As i said in the match thread, i hope the WA selectors watched this apparent 'slow batsman' smash their bowlers around for a hundred at almost a run a ball (whilst no one else in the match has been able to get their strike rate above 50).

Hah! That is quality. Now I am doubly happy he not only made runs but also as a good clip too. Interesting info that thanks.

 

[saj_21]

Jaques is next line in depeding on fitness, Rogers is second in line if Jaques is not fit. I perosnally think Hughes is in front of Marsh after that, he has done more with the bat opening in 4 day cricket than marsh has.

 

[RooBoyz24]

Rodgers is 86no at the moment.The Vics are needing another 134 to win the game outright.So has to be next in line i would say.He is batting so good at the moment he would be putting pressure on Hayden.

 

[flash2]

Rogers 147*. Won the game for the Vics.

 

[Exhale You]

Chris just scored his second century of the match (an unbeaten 147) to guide Victoria to a massive win chasing 318 in a little over two sessions.

Takes his season figures to:

5 matches, 621 runs @ 89, 3 centuries and 2 half-centuries.

He keeps knocking on the door.

 

[dan warna]

one of the big problems with the vics over hte past 4 or 5 years is that basically it was 4 out all out.

the openers were solid without being good, and Hodge, Hussey and to a lesser degree McDonald and White were the only 4 who had any real talent.

Jewell stepping up and Rogers have add some real runs to the line up and Wade is showing a bit of bull in the middle.

I think the only real weakness in the Victorian pool is we have a lot of awesome seamers but basically no real spinners in the absence of McGain, stares at White.

 

[Johnson#26]

Wow. The bloke is unfashionable, but boy oh boy, is he a run machine or what?

 

[UpForGrabs]

Wow. The bloke is unfashionable, but boy oh boy, is he a run machine or what?

You're only just noticing this now?

 

[DIG]

Being captain obvious here but if Hayden can't turn things around, he's timing his run perfectly.

Merv on SEN was saying today they're not worried about Hayden just yet, but they are "slightly concerned with his form".

 

[mahim aka cozmoz]

rogers is a good player, so is katich but from what i have seen, jacques and marsh should be aussie openers when haydos retires, haydos shud be given his retirement on his own terms wish.

 

[peterss]

**** you Rogers.
**** you D. Hussey

**** all the other former Sandgropers who are now and never be ever recognized as a Sandgroper ever again.

 

[Biggie]

Top effort Chris.

Stuck it right up us, wouldnt have expeced any different.

Classy player.

 

[Belnakor]

north also got a centaury in each innings btw

 

[Biggie]

Doesnt mean much when you lose outright.

But yes North is having a decent season.

 

[goodie]

north also got a centaury in each innings btw

this is clearly a chris Rogers thread. so no one cares about north in this thread at the moment. please refer to marcus north thread.

 

[didak04]

**** you Rogers.
**** you D. Hussey

**** all the other former Sandgropers who are now and never be ever recognized as a Sandgroper ever again.

I'm sure they'll be hurt by your scathing remarks.

Go Vics

 

[The Casey Cat]

**** you Rogers.
**** you D. Hussey

**** all the other former Sandgropers who are now and never be ever recognized as a Sandgroper ever again.

Sour much? Go have a cry. Was explained in this thread why Rogers was not happy and fair enough to.