Certified Legendary Thread 4th Test Border Gavaskar Trophy December 26-30 1000hrs @ the MCG

[dogs105]

How did JL last as long as he did as coach?

 

[RAPPA]

JL backing Marsh lol. Calling Marsh an all rounder is a joke. Bloke is playing like a no rounder.

 

[Iceman!]

Why is everyone in this thread ripping into Labs? The only guy holding onto his wicket (even with a drop in the 40s, thats 20 better than anyone else).

Shielding Cummins from Bumrah is 100% correct strategy, as he has taken out our entire middle order. Labs has his eye in the best, so better he take strike momentarily to ensure Cummins does not face him early.

Losing a few runs, but keeping Cummins in - is 100% the go. Particularly as we're not really aiming for 350 now, with 250+ really our best shot now.

People just hate him, the guy is the only hope we have of still winning this game but they are still sinking the boot in

 

[Southerntakeover]

Langer summing up exactly what's wrong with Australia's culture here.

"even if we lose the series, I don't like ever changing the team and he's a good bloke who likes a beer even if he never contributes".

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

How did JL last as long as he did as coach?

It was the elite honesty

 

[Ephemeral Hope]

Snap out of it, Pat. Get your head down and support Lab.

He’s normally very good at shepherding the top order batsmen to a good score

 

[Southerntakeover]

Since the start of last summer, it's been his ability to make big scores that has masked some pretty patchy form though. A bit more consistency from him would be good.
40, 14
17, 0
10, DNB
119, DNB
0, 0
1, 29
21, 18
11, 89
140, DNB
152, 17
0, 1

Now do Marsh and Marnus

 

[010203]

JL "the question is can Mitch Marsh make hundreds in Sydney?"

I'll answer that in the negative.

 

[dogs105]

Langer summing up exactly what's wrong with Australia's culture here.

"even if we lose the series, I don't like ever changing the team and he's a good bloke who likes a beer even if he never contributes".

A bit fat and he likes a beer and should play like that????

 

[JOELY]

We saw how deep India bat in the first innings. Need a lot more.

 

[KennyHuntersBlues]

But should these stats really matter know as these pitches at the G are all drop in pitches? And they don't have the same characteristics ( serious question)

Yep
That’s right
They just don’t deteriorate as much as they used to

 

[Scorpus]

JL backing Marsh lol. Calling Marsh an all rounder is a joke. Bloke is playing like a no rounder.

Travis Head is a much better all rounder

 

[Snarls Barkley]

It should be based on his last 2-3 years, his average would be closer to 50. Used to average high 20s about 5 years ago.

Sheffield Shield

21/22: 361 runs at 51.57
22/23: 596 runs at 42.57
23/24: 938 runs at 58.62
24/25: 303 runs at 50.50

Total: 2198 runs at 51.12

Seems harsh to count his early career struggles against him when he has averaged 50 over the last four years plus a decent County stint and some good performances for Aus A

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

JL "thr question is can Mitch Marsh make hundreds in Sydney?"

I'll answer that in the negative.

I have a better chance of making a 100 in Sydney

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Wonder how old mate who popped in here yesterday to big-note himself for punting on the draw on day 2 is feeling right now

That’s the one good thing about this serves the muppet right hope he lost a fair chunk

 

[HK_Hawk]

He’s normally very good at shepherding the top order batsmen to a good score

If ever there was a time to do that, it’s right now.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Hard to like this test team when you hear Justin Langer try and justify selecting Mitch Marsh for the Sydney Test. They really don’t deserve our time and energy do they

 

[Chism]

250 wont be easy to run down for India.

300 would be even better though. Just keep chipping away guys.

 

[western royboy]

Is that way so many of our wickets are caught off mistakes while theirs are clean bowled or lbw

Pretty much

 

[western royboy]

Hard to like this test team when you hear Justin Langer try and justify selecting Mitch Marsh for the Sydney Test. They really don’t deserve our time and energy do they

WA first

 

[k31th]

nicely controlled and placed by Labuschagne

 

[Around the Wicket]

that Labs drop is going to be vital

 

[IKnowtheDog]

Lack of criticism of Aussie batter dismissal’s from Fox commentators disappointing

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Marsh could be giving the next Merlo impersonation and JL would still not criticise him

 

[Iceman!]

Hard to like this test team when you hear Justin Langer try and justify selecting Mitch Marsh for the Sydney Test. They really don’t deserve our time and energy do they

Why does a commentator dribbling shit impact your ability to like the team? The team themselves don’t like him