Is the Golden Era of Oz Cricket Over? - Page 5

Rodp · 09-02-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cuz

Why not?? With all the latest technology, it is possible to put any decision beyond reasonable doubt.

Perhaps you should re-read my post again. I clearly pointed out why not.

vztrt · 09-02-2009, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by puts99

Great job by Eliiot, seems to be our Duminy lately. Can anyone tell me who got man of the match as our coverage for some reason was cut short?

Haddin got it, which surprised me as I thought Elliot should have got it as he got NZ back into the game...or would that have been Bracken and that rubbish display of bowling in his third spell?

Rodp · 09-02-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

Haddin got it, which surprised me as I thought Elliot should have got it as he got NZ back into the game...or would that have been Bracken and that rubbish display of bowling in his third spell?

But they didn't win the game.

Can only recall the odd occassion where one of the losing team's players got MOM... only because his individual effort far surpassed that of any player on the winning side. Haddin's innings won Australia the game has to trump Elliot's innings that gave NZ a chance at winning the game.

vztrt · 09-02-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodp

But they didn't win the game.

Can only recall the odd occassion where one of the losing team's players got MOM... only because his individual effort far surpassed that of any player on the winning side. Haddin's innings won Australia the game has to trump Elliot's innings that gave NZ a chance at winning the game.

Yes I know but the only reason I would have given it to Elliot was because he took 2 wickets as well as making 115. So I would say that he was the man of the match.

Rodp · 09-02-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

Yes I know but the only reason I would have given it to Elliot was because he took 2 wickets as well as making 115. So I would say that he was the man of the match.

So you wouldn't consider that the man of the match should be the individual that largely contributed to their teams win (except in extrodinary circumstances)?

gtxb67 · 09-02-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

Yes I know but the only reason I would have given it to Elliot was because he took 2 wickets as well as making 115. So I would say that he was the man of the match.

you could be right in your judgement - however if haddin did not make his runs, would australia have won. elliot did what he did and new zealand did not win
it can be looked at, that haddin's effort won the match while elliot's did not

XR8putts · 10-02-2009, 06:04 PM

Seriously guys, take it to Private Mesaging..

NZ deserve to lose this game, and it really hurts me to say it.

Haddin, the one replay they showed of him keeping near the stumps, it was a no ball. Hands infront of the stumps again. The guy should be penalaized, heavily. It is beyond a joke, I've been watching cricket for many years and no other keeper has done it this often. Even the commentry team has been commenting its a no-ball. And they've only shown one side-on.

The guy has learnt nothing from that game where he cheated, he his back to his usual BS.

I'd love to see you guys defend him now.

cuz · 10-02-2009, 06:36 PM

Very moving to see Peter Siddle and Heals walking the crowd with a bucket for donations to the Vic bushfires. People just continually dropping $$$ in there.

XR8putts · 10-02-2009, 07:16 PM

They've raised over $4 Million today alone, not too bad for a game of cricket!

Bravo Commmonwealth Bank, Adidas, Johnson & Johnson and all the others I can't remember now. It will be great to see most of Aussie the team out there in the second innings running around with a bucket.

prydey · 11-02-2009, 12:07 AM

didn't see much of haddin's glovework. couldn't see from where i was standing under the old scoreboard in front of the bar.

good game and good result for the aussies. never really looked troubled the whole chase. nz were a good 30 runs short at least i reckon.

should be a good game at the gabba. aussies look much more settled in their batting order.

Rodp · 13-02-2009, 05:19 PM

The problem with cameras...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZTyI1jodX8

prydey · 13-02-2009, 06:58 PM

if there is going to be any cricket tonight in the deciding match it looks like it will only be 20 overs or so. would be a shame to see it decided by a T20 game. schedule is too tight to postpone it. series ends in draw. probably fitting in the end.

cuz · 13-02-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodp

The problem with cameras...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZTyI1jodX8

No problem there schmuck.
One camera showed a catch, the other showed it bounced.
Easy enough for the 3rd umpire to decide on that, maybe even you could see thats out.

XR8putts · 13-02-2009, 07:21 PM

They should make the T20 on Sunday the ODI Series decider.

I mean who wants to end with T20?! T20 Games should open a series or ODI series (like the SA tour) because they're fun and lighthearted. When NZ come back home, they'll be opening the tour with a T20, followed by ODIs and tests.

Bloody Brisbane weather.

prydey · 13-02-2009, 08:59 PM

play has started. 22 overs a side. NZ win the toss and sent us in. they sure like to chase. they are making the most of it at the moment. 3/30(6 overs) hopes, ponting and d.hussey back in the shed already. m.hussey is in good touch. hopefully he can guide us to about 150ish

XR8putts · 13-02-2009, 11:39 PM

Great. ****ing Australian weather!

NZ were coasting to series victory :(

prydey · 13-02-2009, 11:44 PM

yeah, i got a worn patch on the rug now i was doing the rain dance that hard.

phew! is all i can say. we were toast. guptil was brilliant. our ferguson has shown he is a future star too.

we'll have to do better sunday.

BZINGA · 14-02-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by puts99

Great. ****ing Australian weather!

NZ were coasting to series victory :(

Sux to be a kiwi

I was actually enjoying the game regardless of the outcome, was about time both teams actually freed there arms with the bat.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 15-02-2009, 11:41 PM

pretty good game tonight, and how was that catch on the ropes.. fantastic stuff. If that hadn't have come off, the game would have gone the other way. hard luck for the kiwi's (again) as they played extremely well through the series.

XR8putts · 13-02-2009, 11:48 PM

Who gives a crap about Sunday, honestly?

T20 is a bit of fun.. this was an ODI series decider and NZ were 5 minutes from victory! Australian Cricket will be mighty relieved..

:(

**Professor Farnsworth** · 13-02-2009, 11:56 PM

yeah i've gotta say as an australian supporter i'm pretty disappointed to see us win in that fashion. NZ looked to have it in the bag barring a few quick wickets, and the rain just kicked in at the wrong time. Ironic really, while victoria ist still burning like crazy, qld is being continually drenched.

a 22/20 over match REALLY wasn't the way to decide this. They should have refunded tickets and rescheduled.

gtxb67 · 14-02-2009, 12:17 AM

it was nice to finally get saved at the gabba through rain. we have had the upper hand in a few tests only to draw because of rain

XR8putts · 16-02-2009, 12:24 AM

Thank crickey that tour is over. How painful. Australia were extremely lucky not to lose the ODI series and well the T20 game was just a bit of fun. The fact that both sides best players didn't play proves alot.

Bring on India Vs. NZ in NZ, and Australia Vs. South Africa in Africa!

DoreSlamR · 16-02-2009, 12:45 AM

Loved that catch on the boundary.

I used to practice that when I was younger, didn't think I'd ever see someone actually do it.

Good stuff!

BZINGA · 16-02-2009, 01:34 AM

Bring on the footy.