BBL Match 34 Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Renegades 14/1 1900hrs @ Bellerive Oval

[Moonwatcher]

The David LBW wasnt unlucky or close.

It was not out.

Unlucky not to be plumb

 

[smasha]

Much closer than people in here have Pinochioed.

 

[JimmyBC]

TD is my fav Singapore cricketer

 

[Gak Attack]

Last has definitely given first the most problems.

 

[cats_09]

Good to see the Tassie fans backing the Kanes in.
6 in a row is impressive in BBL 14

First time the Canes have won 6 in a row

 

[gtrxuone]

First time the Canes have won 6 in a row

Can remember the GF they played at the Adelaide Oval.Chopra Archer lead their attack.
Winning 6 in a row takes them to the top of the ladder with home final.

 

[Moonwatcher]

Can remember the GF they played at the Adelaide Oval.Chopra Archer lead their attack.
Winning 6 in a row takes them to the top of the ladder with home final.

I was mistaken for somebody's old mate T Bone waiting for the tram going home from that match

 

[gtrxuone]

I was mistaken for somebody's old mate T Bone waiting for the tram going home from that match

Lol

 

[Bicco]

Same pitch as the other night. Our 1st x4 bowling overs have been super impressive this season. Often ends up being the difference. Batting is a worry. Jewellery shouldn't play again. Wakim ran out our inform opener then got out sweeping (like last game I think). Doran who?
McDermott and Jordan back we can win, relying on those 3 batters above won't get it done.

 

[Del125763]

Tim David is finally living up to the player he was talked about. He is getting that consistency rather than 1-2 good performances in previous seasons. With him that, you feel a sense of calm no matter the game scenario.

Opposition teams know , you have to get David out, if you want to beat Hobart. Its just a matter of batters around him batting well enough to win.

 

[cats_09]

Renegades have been so poor at death bowling

In past seasons, Richardson has been our death bowler and was really good in that role - he was a crafty bowler at times

But he's def been found out over the last season or 2, and not sure on his contract status but I wouldn't be looking to re-sign him if he's out of contract - time to back in younger pace options

This year we've tried Rogers at the death, with not much success - his good overs are really good but he can also be expensive

 

[sherb]

Same pitch as the other night. Our 1st x4 bowling overs have been super impressive this season. Often ends up being the difference. Batting is a worry. Jewellery shouldn't play again. Wakim ran out our inform opener then got out sweeping (like last game I think). Doran who?
McDermott and Jordan back we can win, relying on those 3 batters above won't get it done.

Jewell has really fallen away in the past couple of seasons, he's out of the shield side too.

 

[western royboy]

Tim David is finally living up to the player he was talked about. He is getting that consistency rather than 1-2 good performances in previous seasons. With him that, you feel a sense of calm no matter the game scenario.

Opposition teams know , you have to get David out, if you want to beat Hobart. Its just a matter of batters around him batting well enough to win.

The key is that he is going in at the right time

 

[Bucking Beads]

Riley Meredith can sure bowl quick. A shame he hasn't been able to put it together in the longer forms. Would love to see his speed unleashed on the Poms. Not that he is anywhere near selection or should be. I just love watching the Poms shit themselves facing 150 clicks.

 

[JLC]

Would have had no issue with Wade as MOM - Bethell was the top scorer, but Wade is why Hobart won

For me the first 4 overs for each team was the difference.

Renegades 2-20 after four overs.

Hurricanes 1-36 after four overs.

Our previous first 4 overs:

V Stars 2-17

V Perth 3-9

V Stars at MCG 2-21

V Strikers 1-20

V Thunder 0-33

V Perth 2-42 Siefert batted at 3.

V Hurricanes 1-51 Seifert batted at 3

V SIxers. 1-44 Siefert at 3

What was the justification or accountability in decision making for dropping Siefert down the order?

 

[cats_09]

For me the first 4 overs for each team was the difference.

Renegades 2-20 after four overs.

Hurricanes 1-36 after four overs.

Our previous first 4 overs:

V Stars 2-17

V Perth 3-9

V Stars at MCG 2-21

V Strikers 1-20

V Thunder 0-33

V Perth 2-42 Siefert batted at 3.

V Hurricanes 1-51 Seifert batted at 3

V SIxers. 1-44 Siefert at 3

What was the justification or accountability in decision making for dropping Siefert down the order?

No idea and it was stupid

In Perth it was obvious we were going to make a change at the top with Harris coming into the squad, which I guess at the time was meant to be him & Brown opening. When Brown withdraw from the squad, Seifert moved to opener with JFM coming in at 3

Evans last game for us was against Perth, and for whatever reason we decided after he left that Seifert would take over his role - seriously made no sense. Seifert should have either stayed at 3, or the move to opener be a permanent one in place of JFM

I don't get what we were expecting with moving him to 5 - guessing we were hoping he would be able to take advantage of the surge, but I'd rather the stability he showed at the top of the order


I also don't understand the move of JFM to 3 - outside of the first match where he got off to a flyer against the Sixers, he hasn't had the same impact opening the batting. Knowing that we've been having our issues at the top of the order, how does moving him to 3 seemingly solve the issues he was having as opener?

He's the player who should have moved down the order to replace Evans, and even then I would have had Sutherland coming in ahead of him. I'm not sure if it's the new ball that's been giving him troubles or a combination with other things, but I would have thought there was potential benefit to giving him a run down the order, even just to see if he could have found some form. I know he hasn't been in form, but we have to take some ownership of that as well as I don't think we've always done the right thing by him this season and he's almost just been thrown to the wolves with his struggles clear for all to see

 

[fargothegreat]

Injuries are starting to become an issue for the Canes.

Need McDermott and Jordan back asap. Hopefully Mac Wright will be ready to go soon too. Jewell, Wakim and Doran are all trash.

Not sure what they'll do about a Stanlake replacement. The uncapped Marcus Bean is the only other quick in the squad. Could go the extra spinner with Dooley, but he's been found out a bit now.

Squad is very thin with only 1/3 International players.

 

[Bicco]

Injuries are starting to become an issue for the Canes.

Need McDermott and Jordan back asap. Hopefully Mac Wright will be ready to go soon too. Jewell, Wakim and Doran are all trash.

Not sure what they'll do about a Stanlake replacement. The uncapped Marcus Bean is the only other quick in the squad. Could go the extra spinner with Dooley, but he's been found out a bit now.

Squad is very thin with only 1/3 International players.

Agree.
Jordan should be fine, Stanley may need a rest but will be fine. McDermott is the worry. Can't have x2 of the x3 pinheads in and win. One may be able to fluke a 30 from 20 in finals but asking x2 of them to make a score in two finals won't happen. Wade is getting better and better, couldn't find the middle of the bat at the start if the season but is going well. He and Owen must open, they've been flying. The pinheads need to bat at 5 or 6. Support David and if we lose him, earn their money at the back end. Just can't have them getting us to 4/40 in the 5th then hoping Wade and David get us over the line.
Wouldn't mind us trying to defend a total in the last two games.
Edit Just saw Stanlake is out. Brutal luck, he was bowling really well.