Shield The Final - South Australia vs Queensland at Karen Rolton Oval, 26-30 March 2025

[Black Diamond]

Starting this now to discuss some of the bizarre stories circulating.

First one: Tension between Khawaja and Queensland builds ahead of Shield final

That is the CricInfo article and there are similar versions of the story in the SMH, Australian and News.com. It is bizarre that he would be at the F1 last weekend instead of playing, given his absence was due to a hamstring injury.

Second one (which I had hoped to find an opening on one of the football forums): AFL and cricket tug-of-war takes sour turn as 'galling' cash grab lights fuse

So basically the Crows wanted money to allow the final to be played at Adelaide Oval right before their fixture. TBH I cannot blame them for trying but are they really that cash strapped? If you hear the audio from the SA premier the question was clearly set up. A hilarious smackdown of the Crows given he is a Port supporter.

Anyway, share your tips and predictions. You would have to say SA start favourites, but they are known for stuffing this type of thing up.

 

[eth-dog]

SA to choke this somehow

 

[Moonwatcher]

Bonus points could decide the match. If not then you'd expect an SA batting collapse over a Qld collapse.

 

[yabsy]

Bonus points could decide the match. If not then you'd expect an SA batting collapse over a Qld collapse.

The 1st innings BP strategy, particularly when the teams are batting, will be fascinating.

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[Westend]

ahh yes ussie injured one minute fine the next

I blame CA for lack of communication and there stupid management policy

 

[Perty4]

Least its giving some press to the Shield final

 

[Black Diamond]

Usman bringing a touch of the NBA to Australian cricket.

‘He’s best mates with Peter Dutton’: Why Usman Khawaja doesn’t expect an apology over injury feud

An angry Usman Khawaja has hit back at Queensland’s cricket boss Joe Dawes over claims he had lied about an injury to miss a vital Sheffield Shield game.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Lia]

Ian Healy has always had dogshit opinions, he is one of the worst commentators ever, and the rest of it is very poor management from QLD cricket.

 

[Black Diamond]

Ian Healy has always had dogshit opinions, he is one of the worst commentators ever, and the rest of it is very poor management from QLD cricket.

It is unclear who is responsible for this.

 

[Donuts_]

I see Khawaja is making friends again.

 

[Westend]

Ian Healy has always had dogshit opinions, he is one of the worst commentators ever, and the rest of it is very poor management from QLD cricket.

Poor management from Qld cricket maybe ....but this isn't just about ussie....all season we have had CA/Testplayers not playing shield games when available or being forced to sit out games when fit management policy etc .....and the states are getting pissed off.....I have no issue with Joe Dawes saying what he said....the communication from CA when it comes to injuries is just plain dogshit....we the public are not mugs

It's funny that Cummins who was injured along with mitch and hazelwood are all good to go come the IPL....funny that

 

[hugecannon]

Starting this now to discuss some of the bizarre stories circulating.

First one: Tension between Khawaja and Queensland builds ahead of Shield final

That is the CricInfo article and there are similar versions of the story in the SMH, Australian and News.com. It is bizarre that he would be at the F1 last weekend instead of playing, given his absence was due to a hamstring injury.

Second one (which I had hoped to find an opening on one of the football forums): AFL and cricket tug-of-war takes sour turn as 'galling' cash grab lights fuse

So basically the Crows wanted money to allow the final to be played at Adelaide Oval right before their fixture. TBH I cannot blame them for trying but are they really that cash strapped? If you hear the audio from the SA premier the question was clearly set up. A hilarious smackdown of the Crows given he is a Port supporter.

Anyway, share your tips and predictions. You would have to say SA start favourites, but they are known for stuffing this type of thing up.

Shield season is waaaaaay too long, first game was 8th of October and will finish at the end of March - so nearly 8 months long.

Should have the season over before AFL starts back up so there’s no issue on ground availability.

 

[eth-dog]

Shield season is waaaaaay too long, first game was 8th of October and will finish at the end of March - so nearly 8 months long.

Should have the season over before AFL starts back up so there’s no issue on ground availability.

That's exactly 6 months dude. October, November, December, January, February, March. Nowhere near 8 months

 

[largebus]

Why Khawaja was at the F1 is a fair question to ask until you realise CA's availability policy has no rhyme or reason.

I'm just surprised there hasn't be miscommunication like this already

 

[big_e]

That's exactly 6 months dude. October, November, December, January, February, March. Nowhere near 8 months

The maths is wrong but I do think they should try to finish earlier so they have access to the main cricket grounds but also have it finished before the IPL starts. Based on the FTP, there won't be any national team players available for the next couple of shield finals, but having it run into the IPL potentially takes an extra few players out, and it would be great to avoid that.

*Truth be known, I'd prefer the AFL to start later, but until that happens, you make the best of the hand you're dealt.

 

[Hamingja]

The 1st innings BP strategy, particularly when the teams are batting, will be fascinating.

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I don't really like it as a decider.

I guess if you host you just have to prepare a results pitch.

Looks like the shield finals have been pretty one sided since they made the change.

KRO is usually an absolute road but you'd think they would have to spice it up a bit so it doesn't just come down to 1st innings points.

 

[Rabish Binney]

Shield season is waaaaaay too long, first game was 8th of October and will finish at the end of March - so nearly 8 months long.

Should have the season over before AFL starts back up so there’s no issue on ground availability.

Get rid of the BBL crap.

That’s why it’s almost going into April

 

[eth-dog]

The maths is wrong but I do think they should try to finish earlier so they have access to the main cricket grounds but also have it finished before the IPL starts. Based on the FTP, there won't be any national team players available for the next couple of shield finals, but having it run into the IPL potentially takes an extra few players out, and it would be great to avoid that.

*Truth be known, I'd prefer the AFL to start later, but until that happens, you make the best of the hand you're dealt.

I disagree. It's better long term to have a full 10 game fixture for me. The final being at the secondary ground is no problem for me.

 

[yabsy]

The ground is adding an extra temporary grandstand plus a viewing platform & 2 big LED screens for the final, which is nice touch.

Guide to the Sheffield Shield Final at KRO | South Australian Cricket Association

The Official Home of the South Australian Cricket Association.

www.saca.com.au

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[largebus]

Get rid of the BBL crap.

That’s why it’s almost going into April

It actually did finish in April, last time you blokes won it (well actually drew it)

Problem was AFL started around that week back then but has gradually started earlier and earlier.

 

[Rabish Binney]

It actually did finish in April, last time you blokes won it (well actually drew it)
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Problem was AFL started around that week back then but has gradually started earlier and earlier.

Ok thanks, wasn't aware of that.

It was so long ago that one forgets.........

 

[DJ75]

SA won the toss and elected to field? In what should be perfect conditions to bat?
Playing for a draw??

 

[Moonwatcher]

SA won the toss and elected to field? In what should be perfect conditions to bat?
Playing for a draw??

Definitely want to control first innings points. You'd think had South Australia batted Qld would have chased down whatever SA scored in the first.

 

[Moonwatcher]

I wanted to go in on day 5 but that would mean missing out on the Crows/North match.

 

[Moonwatcher]

Usman dropped in the slips by Manenti ball 3