Shield Sheffield Shield Final: Victoria v New South Wales @ Junction Oval

[nobbyiscool]

*. This new system for deciding the final on bonus points in the event of a draw means I'm going to have to figure out the bonus points system, hey?

Anyone got a link that explains it in simple terms?


Also, I'm off work today and tomorrow and thought I might wander down. Two questions:

- do they charge an entry fee?
- anyone reckon they'd let you take a dog into the Junction?

edit: never mind, answered my own question

They've got this great informational page on the website, why the * don't they have any of this information - or at least a link to it - on their social media? Isn't facebook/twitter the first place people would look?

 

[BrownYouGun]

****. This new system for deciding the final on bonus points in the event of a draw means I'm going to have to figure out the bonus points system, hey?

Anyone got a link that explains it in simple terms?


Also, I'm off work today and tomorrow and thought I might wander down. Two questions:

- do they charge an entry fee?
- anyone reckon they'd let you take a dog into the Junction?

- I'm guessing fee is $5 or free after tea (that's what is was last game I went to)
- Not sure about dogs, I don't see why not but have no idea.

- Bonus Points:
- Batting; Every run past 200 in the first 100 overs is worth 0.01points (score of 300 = 1 point)
- Bowling; Every wicket in first 100 overs is worth 0.1points (10 wickets = 1 point)



Foxtel coverage looks decent so far, might head down later

 

[eth-dog]

Did laugh when they put the ball next to White instead of Short. Hasn't bowled a ball this season!

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Victoria go with 5 bowlers + Dean

Interesting selection

 

[BrownYouGun]

Dean's 50odd in the previous match might've swayed their thinking, made them decide he was getting into form and the 5 bowlers is fairer than bringing in a bat who hasn't featured much all season.

Vics just need to see off Copeland and look to score off the other bowlers

Edit: Jesus christ Harris that was fortunate

 

[Drunkcat]

Our worst batting line up for the year Copeland is he about 38 now?

 

[eth-dog]

Copeland is bowling well. I think it will break up later.

 

[footyfan1978]

*, what is this new rules stuff. Never knew anything different. Does this mean if there is a draw the side that did better in the match wins the Shield or does Vic as minor premier still hold the title if it is drawn over five days ?

 

[eth-dog]

****, what is this new rules stuff. Never knew anything different. Does this mean if there is a draw the side that did better in the match wins the Shield or does Vic as minor premier still hold the title if it is drawn over five days ?

If we get 5/330 off our first 100 and they get 6/345 and it's a draw they win. If it's tied on first innings we win.

 

[eth-dog]

Damn Travis...

 

[footyfan1978]

Ok , so it is just in the event of game washed out and first innings is all they got through. Unlikely I guess. Over 5 days expect a result. Pattinson should win it for Vics. He is a gun.

 

[Roysforever]

If we get 5/330 off our first 100 and they get 6/345 and it's a draw they win. If it's tied on first innings we win.

In such circumstances the NSW first innings will mirror a makeshift one day match.

 

[PoopingHindi]

If we get 5/330 off our first 100 and they get 6/345 and it's a draw they win. If it's tied on first innings we win.

what's more important runs scored or wickets taken?

 

[Drunkcat]

Harris looking a bit Nervous

 

[corbies]

*whispers* I like the bonus points system in the event of the draw and find it really simple to understand.

*runs and hides from backlash*

 

[PoopingHindi]

In such circumstances the NSW first innings will mirror a makeshift one day match.

does this mean the Vics will bowl a bunch of unhittable leg side trash if NSW are getting close to their 100 over score?

 

[eth-dog]

In such circumstances the NSW first innings will mirror a makeshift one day match.

Pretty much. Good for us, let them chase the best attack in the shield

what's more important runs scored or wickets taken?

A wicket is worth 0.1 and a run after 200 is worth 0.01. You decide which is more important. If you're above 300 in the first 100 overs it plays a big part.

 

[eth-dog]

Harris is looking streaky

 

[eth-dog]

Don't bowl there to Harris!

 

[eth-dog]

Dean's getting into a bit of a rut.

 

[eth-dog]

Ooh, Beefy on from the wrong end? Spinners usually from the Fitzroy Street end.

 

[BrownYouGun]

Great shot Harris

 

[Foreign Legion]

Opening up a bit now - good start by the Vics.

 

[footyfan1978]

*whispers* I like the bonus points system in the event of the draw and find it really simple to understand.

*runs and hides from backlash*

No need to run and hide. Turned on the Kayo stream of it back to start where they show the points system and makes a lot of sense to encourage sides to not just bat forever in first innings. If Vics scored 8/680 off 180 overs over two days, it still makes the game interesting because NSW can still win if they can last to 100 overs and do a bit better than Vics did over their first 100 overs. But 5 day match almost certainly will get a result. Only a lot of rain would make the points system become more into play.

 

[footyfan1978]

Interesting we gone with 5 bowlers. I will be interested to see how much Pattinson batting has improved to see him come in at number 7.