Next Generation

[sabso]

The West Australian reported today that Italy is chasing Tim Ward.

Unpaid debts?

 

[Gough]

Unpaid debts?

Going to make him an offer he can't refuse.

 

[big_e]

Get off the grass Italy. You think Tim is gonna knock back a coveted Aussie Baggy Green if offered.

You can go from an associate to a full member with no qualification period, so it actually doesn't hurt his chances of playing for Australia. It's still zero.

Although, with Joe Burns, Ward and Jake Doran - also mentioned in the article - in the Italian side to play in the European qualifiers in July, it would greatly increase the prospect of Italy making the next T20 World Cup. With that side, you'd think they'd beat Jersey and Guernsey, so it's really whether they could jag a win vs Netherlands or Scotland to make the tournament.

And hey, maybe performing well in full internationals, with a lot riding on the outcome, might actually help him convince Australian selectors to give him a go. It worked for Dirk Nannes and Tim David.

 

[Aussie_boy]

You can go from an associate to a full member with no qualification period, so it actually doesn't hurt his chances of playing for Australia. It's still zero.

Although, with Joe Burns, Ward and Jake Doran - also mentioned in the article - in the Italian side to play in the European qualifiers in July, it would greatly increase the prospect of Italy making the next T20 World Cup. With that side, you'd think they'd beat Jersey and Guernsey, so it's really whether they could jag a win vs Netherlands or Scotland to make the tournament.

And hey, maybe performing well in full internationals, with a lot riding on the outcome, might actually help him convince Australian selectors to give him a go. It worked for Dirk Nannes and Tim David.

Manenti x2 as well. Surely could find a quick bowler or two with Italian heritage if they've got names such as Burns and Ward over. I wonder what sort of money is involved playing for a nation like that.

 

[magpiemaniac44]

Manenti x2 as well. Surely could find a quick bowler or two with Italian heritage if they've got names such as Burns and Ward over. I wonder what sort of money is involved playing for a nation like that.

I remember Spencer Johnson was going to play for Italy, but was rapidly picked in the Australian side so didn’t happen

 

[big_e]

Manenti x2 as well. Surely could find a quick bowler or two with Italian heritage if they've got names such as Burns and Ward over. I wonder what sort of money is involved playing for a nation like that.

I posted the article in the associates thread but to save folks the time, Peter di Venuto is doing the recruiting. Michael's brother.

They are also in talks with Chloe Piparo, Ellyse Villani and Molly Strano. That's the makings of a decent side at associate level.

 

[1990crow]

Charlie Anderson nails their best Ben McKinney. Imo, Anderson is a Josh Hazlewood clone who the Blues need to fast track.
Pommies now in disarray.

Have thought the same since u19 WC. Great prospect alongside Vidler and Beardman.

 

[BGman]

Have thought the same since u19 WC.

Won me over in the red ball Junior ASHES in '23. The first leg in Oz from memory. He was still at school I believe or had just left, one of those Sydney hoity toity private ones.

You can go from an associate to a full member with no qualification period, so it actually doesn't hurt his chances of playing for Australia.

In that case it may appeal to Tim. You say his chances of that are zero. Disagree. In best career form, 26/27, has a maturing temperament and a solid technique, plus like Usman is a fellow lefty and CA prefers a l/r opening combo. He can also handle the all important #3.

 

[Yoda_]

Renegade squad member Harry Dicon with a rapid 100 for Vic second XI. Dylan Brasher also not out in a monster stand

Surely we go Dkcon and not the part time of Merlo in the shield squad any longer


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[Yoda_]

Just as I right this, big Harry Conway nicks off Brasher for a well made 73 to break the 172 run stand


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[Yoda_]

So a big hundred for young Dixon, watched from about 90 - 130. Looked casually easy for the youngster. Brasher a little less easy but still looked comfortable enough. Conway wicket was run-of-the-mill length ball that Brasher casually played at.

Still, 350 odd is reasonable enough.

 

[Dewyyyyy]

Mitchell Owen

 

[BGman]

Harry Dicon with a rapid 100 for Vic second XI.

Dixon did same in the Junior Ashes. Has he strengthened his technique, if so he has every possibility to rejoin his JA team mate Sam Kontas in a Baggy Green..

 

[1990crow]

Dixon did same in the Junior Ashes. Has he strengthened his technique, if so he has what it takes to wear the iconic Baggy Green and rejoin his JA team mate Sam Kontas..

Pretty excited by the next generation prospects. Could be an even better side than what we have now.
Maybe not as top end like Smith and Cummins, but more depth hopefully.

Dixon, Konstas, Connelly, Vidler, Anderson, Beardman, Green, Weibgen, Peake

 

[western royboy]

Pretty excited by the next generation prospects. Could be an even better side than what we have now.
Maybe not as top end like Smith and Cummins, but more depth hopefully.

Dixon, Konstas, Connelly, Vidler, Anderson, Beardman, Green, Weibgen

I still have big ? with Konstas and Connolly from a red ball perspective.

 

[eth-dog]

Pretty excited by the next generation prospects. Could be an even better side than what we have now.
Maybe not as top end like Smith and Cummins, but more depth hopefully.

Dixon, Konstas, Connelly, Vidler, Anderson, Beardman, Green, Weibgen

Just wait for Ollie Peake to come through.

 

[1990crow]

Just wait for Ollie Peake to come through.

Knew I was forgetting someone.

 

[1990crow]

I still have big ? with Konstas and Connolly from a red ball perspective.

Of course, but for now they're pretty good prospects on paper.

 

[toml]

I think that's Hugo Burdon's 4th 2nd XI century in the last couple season's, more impressively to me he has scored all of them at a strike rate of 80 or more except for one, it's been awhile seince Qld had a counter-attacking type batsman. Lachie Hearne carrying on his good form against the England Lions, currently 48no

Edit - and Burdon gets caught as I'm typing that.

 

[BGman]

Dixon did same in the Junior Ashes. Has he strengthened his technique, if so he has every possibility to rejoin his JA team mate Sam Kontas in a Baggy Green..

Harry looks more compact than I recall, more patient too. Definitely has not lost his stroke making prowess.

Dixon, Konstas, Connelly, Vidler, Anderson, Beardman, Green, Weibgen, Peake

Adding a couple of West Aussie kids, Budge, Hollick to add depth in a few years.

 

[Freezin]

Adding a couple of West Aussie kids, Budge, Hollick

Don't forget Malajcuk mate.....130 odd and a 5 for ain't a bad effort either mate....was WA's leading run scorer at the recent 17's carnival

 

[western royboy]

Just wait for Ollie Peake to come through.

He’s the best prospect I’ve seen for a long time

 

[eth-dog]

Don't forget Malajcuk mate.....130 odd and a 5 for ain't a bad effort either mate....was WA's leading run scorer at the recent 17's carnival

Polish descent I'm guessing? Interesting. There are a couple of Slovakian's at my club but nothing from Northern Europe.

 

[Freezin]

Polish descent I'm guessing? Interesting. There are a couple of Slovakian's at my club but nothing from Northern Europe.

Sounds like it, not sure TBH. Kicked a couple of goals as an under ager in the 2024 Claremont colts Premiership win v SD.....talented in both sports.

 

[BGman]

Don't forget Malajcuk mate.....130 odd and a 5 for ain't a bad effort either mate....was WA's leading run scorer at the recent 17's carnival

Impressive. What's he doing in red ball, 2 day PC for instance, as future Test players are what I am referring to..