3rd ODI Australia v Pakistan, November 10 1400hrs @ Perth Stadium

[Some Idiot]

Abbott and Zampa have done pretty well here

 

[eddiesmith]

Just saw the 11 and decided not to tune in.

What’s the point in scheduling these games if we’re not going to take them seriously?

It’s Bigfootys dream side, the WA XI taking on the world…

 

[Cataholic]

It might not look it but it is a decent crowd atm. Very Pakistan to injure your best bowler throwing it in from the deep with no chance of a runout.

I was being a little sarcastic.....there was a time the stands would be full, but these days not so.

Cost of living, insipid performances, and the demand for instantaneous gratification (T20) is all taking a toll.

And yes, very Pakistan indeed!

 

[TasSixer]

Unironically Abbott is a top 3 bat in this lineup.

 

[Cataholic]

Surely there are better options out there than a mid 30s journeyman like Stoinos

Beau Webster?

 

[Westend]

Pretty subdued at the ground atm

Just talking shop with the boys one thing being talked about .. why are the test players resting when the first test is in Perth ?? What better preparation for the test .. to play a game on the ground ?? Against a world class bowling attack that swings and bowls genuine pace ?

Suppose Cummins and co can’t be asked ?

 

[Cataholic]

Effectively 8 down now.

The end is nigh.

 

[Cataholic]

Pretty subdued at the ground atm

Just talking shop with the boys one thing being talked about .. why are the test players resting when the first test is in Perth ?? What better preparation for the test .. to play a game on the ground ?? Against a world class bowling attack that swings and bowls genuine pace ?

Suppose Cummins and co can’t be asked ?

Because they're.....preparing.

Apparently.

 

[Cataholic]

Wonder how Zampa will go with the ball on this pitch, if he gets a chance?

 

[dumb]

treat cricket like a circus and cricket will be the loser eventually.

no-one goes to watch our piss poor odi team, better give odi's the arse.

 

[Some Idiot]

treat cricket like a circus and cricket will be the loser eventually.

no-one goes to watch our piss poor odi team, better give odi's the arse.

World champions

 

[dumb]

spencer's highest list a score. breaking new ground here!

 

[Cleavy]

Let’s see if the Aust cricket media give CA a massive bake for these performances. Probably not.

 

[Cataholic]

Well, we've lowered the bar some more.

 

[dumb]

These pricks better not get out for 150 again

well they didn't do that

 

[FullyBigKPro]

great toss to win from Pak wasn't it...

 

[dumb]

could easily wrap this up before the original designated innings break time

 

[Cataholic]

Let’s see if the Aust cricket media give CA a massive bake for these performances. Probably not.

The media will probably ask questions, and we'll hear all sorts of 'reasons' from CA is my tip.

 

[jannissary]

 

[FullyBigKPro]

Fox might need to ring 9 and borrow some Rush Hour or Lethal Weapon movies given how early this might be all over...

 

[Cleavy]

Fox might need to ring 9 and borrow some Rush Hour or Lethal Weapon movies given how early this might be all over...

they'll be fine. probably have the "Best of David Warner commentated by David Warner" on standby.

 

[010203]

He's a franchise domestic player thrust into an actual game of cricket.

The Fraser-McGurk hype is really unbelievable. Will be nothing more than a T20 slogger and doesn't cut it as an opener in this format.

No footwork at all and ordinary technically.

Franchise cricket is definitely his sweet spot until he learns how to bat. This year's IPL was manna from heaven for people like him who have limited technique but can slog. His backlift is a problem even before we look at his lack or foot movement.

 

[Cataholic]

Let’s see if the Aust cricket media give CA a massive bake for these performances. Probably not.

Ps: media already reporting it as 'brain dead cricket'

 

[Cleavy]

Ps: media already reporting it as 'brain dead cricket'

they need to look at the whole picture (in no particular order):

• scheduling
• marketing/advertising for the games
• players selected
• player rotation
• performance (lack of)
• etc

 

[wagstaff]

Don't think any Oz bat managed to score 50 or even last 50 deliveries in any of the 3 matches; statistically at least that would be close to the worst an Australian side has batted in any ODI series.