3rd Test Border Gavaskar Trophy December 14-18 1050hrs @ The Gabba

[Iceman!]

I think it's too early to call

This is not the end of his career or anything but we need to win these next two games, they are probably the two most important games we will play for a few years. I think he was not up to performing right now in that role, so he had to make way.

 

[hawkman]

This is not the end of his career or anything but we need to win these next two games, they are probably the two most important games we will play for a few years. I think he was not up to performing right now in that role, so he had to make way.

You are correct but players who haven't been up to performing for a much longer period remain in the team

 

[King Elvis]

Honestly the Mitch marsh hate is becoming tiresome at least Mitch did something I. The first test and the last 12 months

If you are going to direct it .. ussie and marnus have done f&&k all for the past 12 months lot less than Mitch

I blame the selectors.

We have an all rounder who isn't scoring runs - and can't bowl.

Absolute stupidity.

 

[Iceman!]

You are correct but players who haven't been up to performing for a much longer period remain in the team

Yeah and they are also under pressure but they also have had a shit ton of success behind them. I think all of them should be under a lot of pressure and probably need to have serious questions asked if they do not perform in the last two tests.

For these two tests though you back them in over Sydney.

 

[SC_Power]

Here’s hoping Konstas can defy his recent form and score a FC ton on a field larger than a postage stamp.

 

[dogs105]

Here’s hoping Konstas can defy his recent form and score a FC ton on a field
larger than a postage stamp.

He'll be fine, as long as Bumrah and Jadeja aren't any better than Bazley and Short

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

I blame the selectors.

We have an all rounder who isn't scoring runs - and can't bowl.

Absolute stupidity.

Yep, I like Mitch but Webster in is the obvious choice

 

[JimmyBC]

McSweeney isn't even South Australian why are so many boomers here in Radelaide today carrying on like KG Cunningham with worms?

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Honestly the Mitch marsh hate is becoming tiresome at least Mitch did something I. The first test and the last 12 months

If you are going to direct it .. ussie and marnus have done f&&k all for the past 12 months lot less than Mitch

Test average of 29 & hardly bowls.

It’s not hate. It’s weight of evidence.

I know the WA crew always find it hard to stomach the fact that he’s just never made it as a test player.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Khawaja is completely cooked.

The fact he’s remained in the side is hilarious.

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

McSweeney isn't even South Australian why are so many boomers here in Radelaide today carrying on like KG Cunningham with worms?

Because being dropped after three tests against the best bowler in the world is bloody harsh

Want to hope Konstas doesn't fail or the knives will be out for him too

 

[Marshland]

Khawaja is completely cooked.

The fact he’s remained in the side is hilarious.

Then again, there's Marnus in there too.

 

[nurries]

Khawaja is completely cooked.

The fact he’s remained in the side is hilarious.

There will be about 5 players that will leave within a year of each other soon and its not going to be pretty

 

[Westend]

Test average of 29 & hardly bowls.

It’s not hate. It’s weight of evidence.

I know the WA crew always find it hard to stomach the fact that he’s just never made it as a test player.

I understand that and when greenie is fit he comes straight back in for Mitch

My point is he performed in the first test and has been better than marnus and ussie the last 12 months

 

[Cmarsh]

Do we think Konstas gets fast tracked if he’s not from NSW?

Konstas is fast tracked because he is the best young batting talent in the country and the existing top order isn't scoring runs.

No need for the conspiracy theories.

 

[Tugga27]

Yes I will ....time to rant

It's a F**kin disgrace that a young kid in McSweeny gets scapegoated and we have marnus averaging 20 odd for the last 2 years with 1 ton in 40 bloody innings!!!! ...it's blatantly wrong and reaps of picking your mates ...its f**ked cummins/Bailey ...bloody disgusting !!

The poor kid wins the bat off at the start of the season....against the likes of Harris bangers and yes Konstas . Comes in on a fast bouncy Perth deck with half the team not f**kiing preparing for and we produce a shit performance because we want to f**k off to watch Coldplay and we are underdone !!!.....

Then the kid goes to Adelaide with the pink ball....makes a 30 odd....sets up the middle order for head to go bang .....then he goes up to QLD ...stop start stop start in the f**ken rain...and gets out to the worlds if not best bowler we have seen in Bumrah....meanwhile Craddocks bum boy Marnus still waves outside off stump nicks off every 2n innings and thinks he is bloody Denis Lillee with the ball

While this is going on golden child Konstas the media darling of the NSW F**k squad . gets the golden treatments and makes a very nice 50 playing hit and giggle cricket at Manuka against a 2nd grade bowling attack !!

F**K me ..the likes of Harris and all the other openers in the shield must be thinking what the F**K!!!.....

Don't get me wrong I like Konstas and I want him to succeed but F**k me....way easier to get into the team if you were a Blue baggie then any other state cap....if I was a youngster playing for WA VIC SA QLD ... I would seriously consider quitting your state and moving to NSW

Then we have another in the top three who is 38 and is a liability in the field...he is F**king woeful can't be f**ked facing the new ball in the pink test....F**k it get the kid to do it

SO yeah ...its wrong

PS Jhye ....seriously I love the bloke but he has been managed all F**KEN year he can't take a shit without CA approval...whats the point ???....to keep Inglis company on the bench and out of all cricket??

Don't hold back Westy.

Tell us what you really think.

 

[Marshland]

McSweeney isn't even South Australian why are so many boomers here in Radelaide today carrying on like KG Cunningham with worms?

The frustration is across the board, where are you getting it from that it is focused only around SA?

 

[Tugga27]

He wasn't, he was given an opportunity and he wasn't up to it.

And yet has faced more balls and scored more runs than Uzzie, but lets keep the 38 year old.
Fair enough.

 

[Black Diamond]

The frustration with Marnus and Usman is understandable but the reality is they are both more likely to make a contribution next match than McSweeney.

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

The frustration with Marnus and Usman is understandable but the reality is they are both more likely to make a contribution next match than McSweeney.

I don't buy that, I think Usman is gone

Marnus maybe

But hey, I've been wrong plenty of times

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

Konstanty should be in.

And McSweeney should bat 6.

I'm not sure North would be happy for Konstanty to jump sports in his first pre-season.

 

[010203]

Yes I will ....time to rant

It's a F**kin disgrace that a young kid in McSweeny gets scapegoated and we have marnus averaging 20 odd for the last 2 years with 1 ton in 40 bloody innings!!!! ...it's blatantly wrong and reaps of picking your mates ...its f**ked cummins/Bailey ...bloody disgusting !!

The poor kid wins the bat off at the start of the season....against the likes of Harris bangers and yes Konstas . Comes in on a fast bouncy Perth deck with half the team not f**kiing preparing for and we produce a shit performance because we want to f**k off to watch Coldplay and we are underdone !!!.....

Then the kid goes to Adelaide with the pink ball....makes a 30 odd....sets up the middle order for head to go bang .....then he goes up to QLD ...stop start stop start in the f**ken rain...and gets out to the worlds if not best bowler we have seen in Bumrah....meanwhile Craddocks bum boy Marnus still waves outside off stump nicks off every 2n innings and thinks he is bloody Denis Lillee with the ball

While this is going on golden child Konstas the media darling of the NSW F**k squad . gets the golden treatments and makes a very nice 50 playing hit and giggle cricket at Manuka against a 2nd grade bowling attack !!

F**K me ..the likes of Harris and all the other openers in the shield must be thinking what the F**K!!!.....

Don't get me wrong I like Konstas and I want him to succeed but F**k me....way easier to get into the team if you were a Blue baggie then any other state cap....if I was a youngster playing for WA VIC SA QLD ... I would seriously consider quitting your state and moving to NSW

Then we have another in the top three who is 38 and is a liability in the field...he is F**king woeful can't be f**ked facing the new ball in the pink test....F**k it get the kid to do it

SO yeah ...its wrong

PS Jhye ....seriously I love the bloke but he has been managed all F**KEN year he can't take a shit without CA approval...whats the point ???....to keep Inglis company on the bench and out of all cricket??

For your own good, I hope you haven't read Ben Horne's article on the news corp websites. He thinks the selectors should be 'lauded' for their decision when I'd suggest they've taken the soft option.

 

[Iceman!]

And yet has faced more balls and scored more runs than Uzzie, but lets keep the 38 year old.
Fair enough.

Yes the guy with 15 100's will still be favoured in the short term in must win games.

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

Yes the guy with 15 100's will still be favoured in the short term in must win games.

What if that guy is a geriatric

 

[Lunchtime]

Test average of 29 & hardly bowls.

It’s not hate. It’s weight of evidence.

I know the WA crew always find it hard to stomach the fact that he’s just never made it as a test player.

I'm from WA....I have never rated him as a Test player - EVER. Why.....well it's simple............his stats in Test cricket aren't good enough. Averages 29 with the bat and averages 40 with the ball. Offers nothing really on a consistent basis in Test cricket except for the kdd cameo which saves him from being dropped for the next 5 to 6 months. White ball cricket.....thats fine. Test cricket - No.