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So with Lyon out for the rest of the series (likely), who would you like to see replace him?
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Who should replace Nathan Lyon?
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The_Reaper
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I would bring in Rocc and Webster for Lyon and Green
Jack Mundy
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Rocchiccioli. Swepson
They'll go with Murphy - largely down to Bailey being terrified of the (largely) Melbourne-based cricket journos and the mean things they'll write about him if he leaves a Victorian out for Boxing Day.
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Murphy. I genuinely think he has a high ceiling.
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I like Murphy, think his game will stand up and has performed well in the past
Not big on Kuhnemann, don’t think his bowling will suit Australia. He far exceeded my expectations in India and Sri Lanka
Rocchiccioli I’m fine with. His record has been great in the Shield for a sustained time now. I’d still have Murphy above him
Not big on Kuhnemann, don’t think his bowling will suit Australia. He far exceeded my expectations in India and Sri Lanka
Rocchiccioli I’m fine with. His record has been great in the Shield for a sustained time now. I’d still have Murphy above him
I go with the Victorian nerd.
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Murphy for G familiarity, Rocc on recent Shield performance, Kuhn is probably least likely but the English batting lineup may create some juicy potential there.
Honestly, all 3 are decent options and I'd hope that whoever gets the spot is given some leeway from the punters and the press - the poms are going to go hard early on whoever is chosen to mess with them mentally. Gonna need to be strong willed to make it work (which, being a spinner in Australia, you'd hope is already the case).
Honestly, all 3 are decent options and I'd hope that whoever gets the spot is given some leeway from the punters and the press - the poms are going to go hard early on whoever is chosen to mess with them mentally. Gonna need to be strong willed to make it work (which, being a spinner in Australia, you'd hope is already the case).
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I'll be happy with either guy tbh. I think they can justify the selection no matter which way they go.
Rocco...
you know what you are getting with both Murphy and kuna Bowlers who are better suited for the subcontinent
As a spinner Rocco has been in the top 5 wickets takers in the shield for the past 3 seasons bowling on green tops that has suited the pace men for ages and he is the most similar to Lyon with his over spin and bounce compared to Murphy who bowls quick for a spinner and uses side spin
why not see what Rocco can provide ??
you know what you are getting with both Murphy and kuna Bowlers who are better suited for the subcontinent
As a spinner Rocco has been in the top 5 wickets takers in the shield for the past 3 seasons bowling on green tops that has suited the pace men for ages and he is the most similar to Lyon with his over spin and bounce compared to Murphy who bowls quick for a spinner and uses side spin
why not see what Rocco can provide ??
Tough call between Murphy and Rocchiccioli. Both are ready to go.
Rocc being a similar style to Lyon must add to the templation but I’m leaning toward Murphy. I think long-term he’s the one for the 2027 tour of India.
Rocc being a similar style to Lyon must add to the templation but I’m leaning toward Murphy. I think long-term he’s the one for the 2027 tour of India.
Black Diamond
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Really depends on what they want.
Murphy has more tricks and IMO a higher ceiling than Kuhnemann. But Murphy has been captained pretty badly. With him, we are back where we were with Nathan Lyon in 2011. Need to pick and stick, and be patient with him.
Kuhnemann is ready to go. He is a more mature selection in the style of Steve O'Keefe. Dour, tight, gets through the overs.
I can see Murphy taking a few wickets but also getting carted. I can see Kuhnemann not taking any wickets but keeping it tight. 0/70 off 30 overs type bowling.
I have both of these two way ahead of anyone else.
I would seriously consider playing them both if the wicket is on the flatter side. Starc, Boland, Murphy, Kuhnemann, Green to carry the workload.
Murphy has more tricks and IMO a higher ceiling than Kuhnemann. But Murphy has been captained pretty badly. With him, we are back where we were with Nathan Lyon in 2011. Need to pick and stick, and be patient with him.
Kuhnemann is ready to go. He is a more mature selection in the style of Steve O'Keefe. Dour, tight, gets through the overs.
I can see Murphy taking a few wickets but also getting carted. I can see Kuhnemann not taking any wickets but keeping it tight. 0/70 off 30 overs type bowling.
I have both of these two way ahead of anyone else.
I would seriously consider playing them both if the wicket is on the flatter side. Starc, Boland, Murphy, Kuhnemann, Green to carry the workload.
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Murphy has huge potential IMO
LukeParkerno1
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Rocc has earned it, but if they went Swepson who was the second spinner in Asia I'd be fine with it with a number of RH's in the England side. Either one will do.
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Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling looks more dangerous.
I don't really care which way they go though, won't surprise me if Murphy gets the nod given he is young.
Lyon looks like he is on the way out with getting injured lately, they might want to make Murphy the new guy to grow into the team.
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To pick a left armer in Australian conditions they'd want to be dominating the shield across multiple seasons after the Beer/Doherty horror shows.
I would go with Murphy.
I would go with Murphy.
swanny1234
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Corey Rocchicioli - best shield spinner over the last two years and it’s not even close.
Dominant in Australian conditions
Dominant in Australian conditions
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swanny1234
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Not shocked there. They’ll want the Vic playing at MCG, not sure how you can justify his selection over Rocchicioli unless you admit the Sheffield shield is pointless though.
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