2024/25 - Aussie domestic cricket

[GVGjr]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

I've not seen O'Neil in action, but have seen he's been amongst wickets when given an opportunity.
Is he a decent prospect?

Perhaps just not quite quick enough. He also makes some handy scores with the bat. I think any captain would be happy to have him in the side.

[GVGjr]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Fergus O'Neill with 10 wickets for the game as the VIC's scrape home by 23 runs against SA.

[Guest]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

I've not seen O'Neil in action, but have seen he's been amongst wickets when given an opportunity.
Is he a decent prospect?

Looks like a guy who might be suited more-so to England/NZ. Not sure what the speed difference is but Mitch Perry has always caught my eye as a guy who might be able to feature in Australia colours.

[Axe Man]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

South Australian cricket seems to be in a bit of a mess. Best I can tell only 2 of the 11 that took the field against Victoria are actually from SA in Lehmann and Carey. They have been poor for years now and don't seem to have much homegrown talent coming through.

My father in law is from SA and reckons their premier cricket is of a low standard.

Thank goodness for Travis Head!

[Guest]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Buckingham is a really impressive bowler, probably lacks a bit of pace for the next level unfortunately

[GVGjr]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Buckingham is a really impressive bowler, probably lacks a bit of pace for the next level unfortunately

I saw Jimmy Peirson standing up to the stumps to him (and getting a leg side catch) and I think the commentator said he was bowling in the low 130's which will limit him. It's a great effort for him to get selected let alone taking 3 wickets.

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

I saw Jimmy Peirson standing up to the stumps to him (and getting a leg side catch) and I think the commentator said he was bowling in the low 130's which will limit him. It's a great effort for him to get selected let alone taking 3 wickets.

I know there is an obsession with pace, but I prefer a bowler who consistently gets wickets over one who just bowls fast.

[Guest]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Tough viewing in the PMXI match today, Bancroft still hasn't fixed his head falling over and Renshaw has been tough to watch. A big Renshaw fan but needed to show more intent when putting his hand up for selection especially against this attack. Hopefully him and Green can get the run-rate up tomorrow morning.

[Twodogs]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

I know there is an obsession with pace, but I prefer a bowler who consistently gets wickets over one who just bowls fast.

Agreed. Glen McGrath rarely bowled over 130kph. Hit the right spots consistently and you'll get wickets at any level.

[Guest]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Good effort by Renners today, has to be at the top of the pecking order now and to be unbeaten is very impressive.
Bit concerned how him and Ussie will go together, Usman will need to pick up the scoring rates.
McSweeney was very impressive, unlucky to get out to a really sharp catch.

[GVGjr]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Good effort by Renners today, has to be at the top of the pecking order now and to be unbeaten is very impressive.
Bit concerned how him and Ussie will go together, Usman will need to pick up the scoring rates.
McSweeney was very impressive, unlucky to get out to a really sharp catch.

It was a sensational catch to dismiss McSweeney
Green chased a wide one.

I wonder how much weight the selectors would place on the innings by Renshaw? He can't do much more than that though.

[Guest]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

It was a sensational catch to dismiss McSweeney
Green chased a wide one.

I wonder how much weight the selectors would place on the innings by Renshaw? He can't do much more than that though.

I think Renshaw is a better option than Bancroft, he wasn't bad Bancroft but he continued his old habit of his head really falling over which will get exposed at the next level. Think it really comes down to if they want to accomodate Marsh and Green into the same side or just pick a specialised opener. Renshaws form for AUS A and PMXI this year and last has been very impressive.

[GVGjr]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

I was wondering just how talent deep Australian cricket is at the moment so I thought I'd do an A, B and C best 11 and see how strong it is. Feel free to call out players I've missed or over/underrated.

A
Warner
Khawaja
Labuschagne
Smith
Head
Marsh
Carey
Cummins
Starc
Lyon
Hazlewood

B
Bancroft
Harris
Renshaw
Puckovski
Green
Maxwell
Inglis
Neser
Morris
Murphy
Boland

C
Whiteman
Hunt
Burns
McSweeney
Hardie
Webster
Peirson
J.Richardson
O'Neill
Steketee
Kuhnemann

I must have missed quite a few? I couldn't find a spot for Sutherland. Our spin bowling depth isn't good at all.

[Sedat]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/big-bash-league-2023-24-1386092/melbourne-renegades-vs-perth-scorchers-4th-match-1386097/match-report

Good to see all those hundreds of millions of $$ paid by the tax-payer on the 55 stages of the refurbishment of Pork-Barrel Shithole Toy Ground with No Wings Park hasn't been for nothing.

What a useless piece of shit ground.

[Jasper]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

I saw Kerry O'Keefe on Fox last night saying that Australians have lost their love of cricket. Is it true?
I still love watching cricket.