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[Dockeroo]

Yeah it's a bit silly and I think the umps would probably step in with any other player. The Big Show can do what he likes in the BBL. The other night he conducted a fielding clinic and provided commentary while the game was on.

Last few days, Smith, Maxwell and a couple of the Englishmen have highlighted the gap between high quality internationals and the run of the mill BBL squad member.

What kind of coin would those BBL guys like maxwell and stoinis be earning?
I’m assuming the lesser guys on BBL would be on relative peanuts compared to even a decent AFL player.
Maxwell certainly has a generous sized ego no doubt about that. Why doesn’t he ever play for the Aussie test side? Do they not believe he’s a consistent enough batter or what?

 

[greatgatsby]

What kind of coin would those BBL guys like maxwell and stoinis be earning?
I’m assuming the lesser guys on BBL would be on relative peanuts compared to even a decent AFL player.
Maxwell certainly has a generous sized ego no doubt about that. Why doesn’t he ever play for the Aussie test side? Do they not believe he’s a consistent enough batter or what?

As a non-established Test player, Maxwell is too old now. Previously he wasn't regarded as technically good enough for a top 6 Test batter. The game's changed though since Maxy was 21.

I think the selectors have shown their hand recently by introducing Konstas and now Connolly to the squad (Webster, while older, was already in the squad and simply a like-for-like replacement for Marsh).

 

[Spirit Level]

Maxy absolutely does not have the temperament to be a test batsman, that's ok though he's a great limited overs cricketer.

I'm mad at Sean Abbot, played a hand in depriving us of two quality test batsmen we desperately need.

 

[Docker82]

Forget everything else - Maxwell has barely played Sheffield Shield or any other type of red ball cricket in 4-5 years. That is enough for him not to get picked.

Also think they've named a pretty solid squad for the champions trophy but I see people are still complaining about the "boys club", not dropping guys from limited overs squads based off test form etc. Also well done to Bailey for turfing the over hyped and overrated Jake Fraser Mcgurk - Now to NEVER pick him again (unless he completely changed his game - can't see that happening).

 

[Docker82]

What kind of coin would those BBL guys like maxwell and stoinis be earning?
I’m assuming the lesser guys on BBL would be on relative peanuts compared to even a decent AFL player.
Maxwell certainly has a generous sized ego no doubt about that. Why doesn’t he ever play for the Aussie test side? Do they not believe he’s a consistent enough batter or what?

I don't think their BBL contracts would even be peanuts compared to AFL players tbh. Lesser BBL yes certainly.

Add to that State contracts, CA Contracts and contracts from IPL and other T20 leagues around the world and I'd be surprised if either is earning less than the highest paid AFL player.

 

[mattis117]

Maxy absolutely does not have the temperament to be a test batsman, that's ok though he's a great limited overs cricketer.

I'm mad at Sean Abbot, played a hand in depriving us of two quality test batsmen we desperately need.

Hughes being one, who is the other?

 

[Spirit Level]

Hughes being one, who is the other?

Pucovski, hit him in the head and gave him another concussion

 

[Taylor]

Pucovski retired after a hit from Meredith against Tasmania

 

[greatgatsby]

Pucovski, hit him in the head and gave him another concussion

Doesn't count against Sean. Any quick worth his salt could hit Pucovski in the head (see above).