2024/25 - Aussie domestic cricket

[ledge]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Vics are the true definition of colliwobbles . Shield and one day comp . Lost the last game to get booted out of the finals.

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Vics are the true definition of colliwobbles . Shield and one day comp . Lost the last game to get booted out of the finals.

Tassie performance was pretty much the same.
Lost the last game to the bottom team to lose hosting rights.

[lemmon]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Vics are the true definition of colliwobbles . Shield and one day comp . Lost the last game to get booted out of the finals.

As a Vic fan, I'm pretty content with where the side's at and think performances were really good this year.

It's the youngest attack in the country (apart from Boland) - Will Sutherland is 24 and captain, Fergus O'Neill is 23, Todd Murphy is 23 and Mitch Perry is 23. That's an attack that could be together for the next 5+ years.

Throw in Campbell Kellaway who they think is a huge talent even if he had a rough year and Harry Dixon who I think is the most talented under-19 batter in the country and you've got some excellent batting prospects too.

The dynamic has changed considerably from the 'win things and everything else will sort itself out' mind-set.

[ledge]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

As a Vic fan, I'm pretty content with where the side's at and think performances were really good this year.

It's the youngest attack in the country (apart from Boland) - Will Sutherland is 24 and captain, Fergus O'Neill is 23, Todd Murphy is 23 and Mitch Perry is 23. That's an attack that could be together for the next 5+ years.

Throw in Campbell Kellaway who they think is a huge talent even if he had a rough year and Harry Dixon who I think is the most talented under-19 batter in the country and you've got some excellent batting prospects too.

The dynamic has changed considerably from the 'win things and everything else will sort itself out' mind-set.

Well I hope it burns them a little so they come back hungrier next season. This year they could easily have won both but as they .. so close but so far.

[Axe Man]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Cam Bancroft out of the shield final after falling off his bike and suffering a concussion.

[lemmon]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Big surprise for WA with Cooper Connolly in to make his debut!

Looks like Short will open the batting and Connolly into the middle order - it seemed like they were going to go with Teague Wylie at the top, but he's missed out.

WA firm favorites for mine. I just don't see this Tassie attack being able to do the business.

[GVGjr]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Big surprise for WA with Cooper Connolly in to make his debut!

Looks like Short will open the batting and Connolly into the middle order - it seemed like they were going to go with Teague Wylie at the top, but he's missed out.

WA firm favorites for mine. I just don't see this Tassie attack being able to do the business.

And he's made over 50 no. Webster just took a wicket bowling his 2nd over of spin for the summer.
WA 7 for 295.

[GVGjr]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

WA finished the day at 8 for 325 with Connolly not out on 73 which is a terrific debut.

[lemmon]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Rocchiccioli is looking a real handful on this wicket. He's a very good young offie for those that haven't seen him - I think he's neck and neck with Murphy as next in line to Lyon.

He's a different sort of spinner - tall guy with a high action, gets excellent side spin - think Harbhajan Singh.

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

It's interesting the lack of coverage in the papers these days of shield cricket. There wasn't even a couple of lines in the Age about the final.
Growing up in the 70's, not only would there be shield reports but every monday's paper would have a page of district cricket scores and write ups.
I realise there's a broader coverage of other sports these days but surely a paragraph or two could be squeezed in.

[Axe Man]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Sam Elliot (son of Matthew) with 7/12 for Victoria v Tassie in the domestic one day comp.

[GVGjr]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Sam Elliot (son of Matthew) with 7/12 for Victoria v Tassie in the domestic one day comp.

I watched the highlights and he bowled really well. If he stays fit he could have a great summer

[ledge]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

I watched the highlights and he bowled really well. If he stays fit he could have a great summer

Can bat too by the looks of it

[GVGjr]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Unreal contest between the Vics and QLD and Neser nearly got the Bulls over the line. Great win by the Vics.

[ledge]

Re: 2023/24 - Aussie domestic cricket

Unreal contest between the Vics and QLD and Neser nearly got the Bulls over the line. Great win by the Vics.

A game of swings and roundabouts , must have been a bit of a sticky wicket . Batsman only got going if they hung about a while.
Elliott is a true all rounder by the looks of it.