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Sunshine
30-10-2007, 02:44 PM
I see that Gilchrist has been talking Hoggy up and Terry Jenner sticking with MacGill.
Could the selectors really consider Hogg given that 18 months ago he wasn't even in the WA state team? Also his form in England over the 4 day competition was very average.

MacGill has taken nearly 200 test wickets and would have to be in the box seat for the spinners position wouldn't he?
Does anyone think Hogg should be selected?
Mantis
30-10-2007, 03:14 PM
MacGill is a complete tosser, but he deserves first crack.

He has been the no.2 spinner in Australia for the best part of 10 years and has performed well when he has donned the baggy green in the past.
Bulldog Revolution
30-10-2007, 03:35 PM
MacGill is a complete tosser, but he deserves first crack.

He has been the no.2 spinner in Australia for the best part of 10 years and has performed well when he has donned the baggy green in the past.

I dont think he's a tosser Mantis - he is just different to the rest of the Aussie cricketers and very different from the old culture of Warne, McGrath, SWaugh, Tubby Taylor etc

I am a big fan of MacGill
Mantis
30-10-2007, 03:52 PM
I dont think he's a tosser Mantis - he is just different to the rest of the Aussie cricketers and very different from the old culture of Warne, McGrath, SWaugh, Tubby Taylor etc

I am a big fan of MacGill

He is not what I would call a man's man. He is a wine swirling toss pot..

I don't like the way he carries on after he takes a wicket.I don't like the way he starts his bowling action. I can't stand the way he wipes his fingers on his poofy little towel. And I can't stand the fact that he continues to take wickets with half tracker's.

(2Dogs, if MacGill was on the buck's party I spoke to you about last night he would be with the other group of poof's drinking water and powerade rather than getting stuck into the piss.)
Bulldog Revolution
31-10-2007, 11:35 AM
He is not what I would call a man's man. He is a wine swirling toss pot..

I don't like the way he carries on after he takes a wicket.I don't like the way he starts his bowling action. I can't stand the way he wipes his fingers on his poofy little towel. And I can't stand the fact that he continues to take wickets with half tracker's.

(2Dogs, if MacGill was on the buck's party I spoke to you about last night he would be with the other group of poof's drinking water and powerade rather than getting stuck into the piss.)

Clearly you just dont like the guy and thats your call but just because he is not from the old school ***** culture of cricket does not mean he is not a man.

So he wouldn't be comfortable throwing down a meal of baked beans, a slab of coldies and few ciggies with warnie and the crew BUT I feel very confident he would get into the piss at a bucks party.
Sockeye Salmon
31-10-2007, 11:41 AM
Clearly you just dont like the guy and thats your call but just because he is not from the old school ***** culture of cricket does not mean he is not a man.

So he wouldn't be comfortable throwing down a meal of baked beans, a slab of coldies and few ciggies with warnie and the crew BUT I feel very confident he would get into the piss at a bucks party.

He might even pass on the Grange and settle for a bottle of "Hill of Grace"
Bulldog Revolution
31-10-2007, 04:42 PM
He might even pass on the Grange and settle for a bottle of "Hill of Grace"

Touche - the hill of grace is reportedly a pretty good drop - you can be sure MacGill has a few in his cellar

Not sure why it blocked out my description of cricket culture when it wasn't an expletive
Twodogs
31-10-2007, 09:19 PM
(2Dogs, if MacGill was on the buck's party I spoke to you about last night he would be with the other group of poof's drinking water and powerade rather than getting stuck into the piss.)


I still cant believe that. There's some tossers aroud the place but what are the odds of being stuck on a bus with all at them at the same bucks party?


As far as the test spinner spot it's gotta be MacGill. Has to be-its India and Sri Lanka this summer people and even though Hogg keeps stepping up ti challenges the sub-Continentals have been all playing spin bowling since they were still in the womb. They'd destroy Hogg.
Mantis
01-11-2007, 08:48 AM
As far as the test spinner spot it's gotta be MacGill. Has to be-its India and Sri Lanka this summer people and even though Hogg keeps stepping up ti challenges the sub-Continentals have been all playing spin bowling since they were still in the womb. They'd destroy Hogg.

I think the Indians will have a field with MacGill too, but agree that he gets's first crack. I would think that MacGill will get the 2 tests against Sri Lanka to prove his worth. I will be watching how he goes against players like Jayawardne more so than the bowlers as it may give us a better indication of how he is bowling and how he will fair against the classy Indian batsman.
Bulldog Revolution
01-11-2007, 08:50 AM
As far as the test spinner spot it's gotta be MacGill. Has to be-its India and Sri Lanka this summer people and even though Hogg keeps stepping up ti challenges the sub-Continentals have been all playing spin bowling since they were still in the womb.

That post will have to be entered into the WOOF board end of year awards
Twodogs
01-11-2007, 09:00 AM
I think the Indians will have a field with MacGill too, but agree that he gets's first crack. I would think that MacGill will get the 2 tests against Sri Lanka to prove his worth. I will be watching how he goes against players like Jayawardne more so than the bowlers as it may give us a better indication of how he is bowling and how he will fair against the classy Indian batsman.



MacGill might get slapped around-he usually does-a bit but he bowls wicket taking balls as well.


We've been spoiled by Warne just rocking in and dropiing it on the spot from the first ball of his first over. I'm gonna miss him.
Billy Blogger
01-11-2007, 02:44 PM
Well todays announcement didn't really clear the air did it?
Dry Rot
01-11-2007, 11:07 PM
He is not what I would call a man's man. He is a wine swirling toss pot..



What's wrong with winetasting?

He might even pass on the Grange and settle for a bottle of "Hill of Grace"

I'd say he'd pass on both on both and head for a Cote Rotie or a Hermitage. Frogs make much better wine than us.
Dry Rot
01-11-2007, 11:09 PM
As far as the test spinner spot it's gotta be MacGill. Has to be-its India and Sri Lanka this summer people and even though Hogg keeps stepping up ti challenges the sub-Continentals have been all playing spin bowling since they were still in the womb. They'd destroy Hogg.

Yep, MacGill is the best we've got against the masters of spin.
Twodogs
02-11-2007, 09:59 AM
What's wrong with winetasting?



I'd say he'd pass on both on both and head for a Cote Rotie or a Hermitage. Frogs make much better wine than us.



I dont know much about wine but isnt there a Grange Hermitige?
Mantis
02-11-2007, 10:19 AM
What's wrong with winetasting?



Nothing, it's just not something you wouldn't associate with the atypical Aussie cricketer, each to there own I suppose.

I myself are going to a wine tasting night this Saturday, should be a hoot... Would you like me to pick you up a nice Shiraz or are you more a Sauvignon Blanc man??
Dry Rot
02-11-2007, 10:29 AM
Nothing, it's just not something you wouldn't associate with the atypical Aussie cricketer, each to there own I suppose.

I myself are going to a wine tasting night this Saturday, should be a hoot... Would you like me to pick you up a nice Shiraz or are you more a Sauvignon Blanc man??

Enjoy your tasting. I like whites and reds, but not a big sauvignon blanc man. Have many Clare and Eden Valley rieslings in my cellar, also fond of mature Hunter semillons.

I used to teach winetasting and I have a pretty good tips/instant expert doco which I'm happy to email you so that you be an expert on the night. ;) PM me your email address if you'd like it.
Twodogs
02-11-2007, 10:33 AM
All very good. And the answer to the Grange question is...
Griffen#16
02-11-2007, 11:22 AM
The last wine tour I went on ended with one of my good friends leaving in a paddy wagon. Always good times.
Dry Rot
02-11-2007, 04:28 PM
I dont know much about wine but isnt there a Grange Hermitige?

They ripped off the name of a French wine place (reknowned for shiraz) called Hermitage and added "Grange".

Some years ago I had quite a few Granges from the 60s, 70s and early 80s. Overrated and hideously overpriced these days. A good frog Hermitage or Cote Rotie is much better IMO.