Comments on CB SERIESTypePad2011-01-16T02:54:13ZTony Teahttps://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/2011/01/cb-series/comments/atom.xml/Bruce commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c86f9d62970c2011-02-08T02:07:50Z2011-02-08T02:07:50ZBruceThe thing about the formula is that there is only 200 points total to be divided up amongst the bowlers...<p>The thing about the formula is that there is only 200 points total to be divided up amongst the bowlers but no real limit on run scoring. This is partially balanced by the fact bowlers can make runs too. I have won a couple of points based club trophies thanks to this.</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8684a33970c2011-02-07T05:53:53Z2011-02-07T05:53:53ZBig RamificationsSheepish apology time. That formula seems the same as every club I've ever played in for points calculation trophies. I...<p>Sheepish apology time.</p>
<p><i>That formula seems the same as every club I've ever played in for points calculation trophies.</i></p>
<p>I take back my "hastily cobbled together tosh" theory then.<br />
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<i>But I'd say a century would be a lot rarer in gumby grade cricket compared to ODIs.</i></p>
<p>What would I know? I haven't got the stats to back that up so I better take that back too.</p>shep commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c866f6df970c2011-02-07T01:28:57Z2011-02-07T01:28:57ZshepBR, Over the last 5 years of ODIs in Australia the overall average (total runs/total wickets) is a shade under...<p>BR, Over the last 5 years of ODIs in Australia the overall average (total runs/total wickets) is a shade under 30, so all else being equal, each wicket is worth 30 runs, so wickets are definately undervaled.</p>
<p>28 centuries v 8 five fors too.<br />
</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e25d95de970b2011-02-07T00:15:40Z2011-02-07T00:15:40ZBig RamificationsThanks Bruce, didn't know that. But I'd say a century would be a lot rarer in gumby grade cricket compared...<p>Thanks Bruce, didn't know that.</p>
<p>But I'd say a century would be a lot rarer in gumby grade cricket compared to ODIs.</p>Bruce commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e25d6a80970b2011-02-06T23:44:41Z2011-02-06T23:44:41ZBruceThat formula seems the same as every club I've ever played in for points calculation trophies.<p>That formula seems the same as every club I've ever played in for points calculation trophies.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c865e123970c2011-02-06T21:54:31Z2011-02-06T21:54:31ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/In past years the powers that be copped flak for dubious winners of the "International Cricketer of The Year" who...<p>In past years the powers that be copped flak for dubious winners of the "International Cricketer of The Year" who did good work in the one-dayers but contributed next to rock all in the Tests - Simon O'Donnell comes to mind immediately. The current weighting system in the Border Medal is an attempt to balance all formats and, from what I have seen, has not thrown up any howlers.</p>
<p>1979 – 80: Viv Richards (West Indies)<br />
1980 – 81: Dennis Lillee (Australia)<br />
1981 – 82: Bruce Yardley (Australia)<br />
1982 – 83: David Gower (England)<br />
1983 – 84: Viv Richards (West Indies)<br />
1984 – 85: Viv Richards (West Indies)<br />
1985 – 86: Richard Hadlee (New Zealand)<br />
1986 – 87: Chris Broad (England)<br />
1987 – 88: David Boon (Australia)<br />
1988 – 89: Desmond Haynes (West Indies)<br />
1989 – 90: Imran Khan (Pakistan)<br />
1990 – 91: Simon O’Donnell (Australia)<br />
1991 – 92: Craig McDermott (Australia)<br />
1992 – 93: Curtly Ambrose (West Indies)<br />
1993 – 94: Shane Warne (Australia)<br />
1994 – 95: Craig McDermott (Australia)<br />
1995 – 96: Steve Waugh (Australia) </p>Big Ramifications commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e25b0baa970b2011-02-06T16:35:35Z2011-02-06T16:35:35ZBig RamificationsIt could have been a subjective awarding by some Vodaphone/Cricket Australia/Channel 9 star chamber, and this is some hastily cobbled...<p>It could have been a subjective awarding by some Vodaphone/Cricket Australia/Channel 9 star chamber, and this is some hastily cobbled together tosh they've cranked out to back up their choice. "Look! A computer chose him."</p>
<p>I don't think the forces that be are beneath such carry on.</p>
<p>Slightly related: remember that unbearable summer when no one could understand why Tim May was an untouchable, and the NEIN TEEM constantly put up that graphic proving that Shane Warne <i>needs</i> him in the side. Goddam NEEDS him. What was going on there? That was a baffling, ongoing, and highly annoying piece of lobbying by channel 9.</p>Yobbo commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8640cb4970c2011-02-06T16:33:46Z2011-02-06T16:33:46ZYobbohttp://yobbo.wordpress.comOh well now those 7 days of boredom are over, we have another 12 or so days of boredom to...<p>Oh well now those 7 days of boredom are over, we have another 12 or so days of boredom to look forward to.</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8640072970c2011-02-06T16:24:01Z2011-02-06T16:24:01ZBig RamificationsNot sure if a) I missed the initial explanation of this terrible graphic or b) if it was the basis...<p>Not sure if a) I missed the <a href="http://i52.tinypic.com/23nudt.jpg" rel="nofollow">initial explanation of this terrible graphic</a> or b) if it was the <i>basis</i> of awarding the Vodaphone ODI Cricketer of the Summa™ but a) it was brandied about and pontificated on a lot, and it took me ages to figure out what was going on which involved me hitting pause in the end - the shame - and b) it was on screen when the NEIN TEEM were talking about the award, so I'm assuming it was the basis of the awarding of the award for now.</p>
<p>Question, and the whole point of this post apart from me telling you all how good I am: Does the weighting for a wicket look fair? Anyone with the skills to drill down into a cricket data base could answer this in a flash, but I reckon a five-for is way rarer than a century, hence I reckon a weighting of 20 is light on.</p>
<p>Maybe a non-linear scale is the way to go, but if you look how simple they've made it (eg. strike rates get absolutely no weighting) what's the statistically fair linear weighting for a wicket?</p>
<p>Not sure if you'd care to put up the actual graphic in the comments, Tony. Otherwise here's the link to the graphic: <a href="http://i52.tinypic.com/23nudt.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i52.tinypic.com/23nudt.jpg</a><br />
</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2595c8c970b2011-02-06T11:11:43Z2011-02-06T11:11:43ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Is the band who provided Nine's cricket closing music the 10,456th or 10,457th band to copy The Beatles. I lost...<p>Is the band who provided Nine's cricket closing music the 10,456th or 10,457th band to copy The Beatles. I lost count.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8626174970c2011-02-06T11:01:14Z2011-02-06T11:01:14ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/39 balls to go. Still plenty of time for a traditional WACA ground invasion.<p>39 balls to go. Still plenty of time for a traditional WACA ground invasion.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2594700970b2011-02-06T10:54:23Z2011-02-06T10:54:23ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Come on Australia! You only need one more wide to equal England's 19 and 2 more to stroll past.<p>Come on Australia! You only need one more wide to equal England's 19 and 2 more to stroll past.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2591a9e970b2011-02-06T10:14:21Z2011-02-06T10:14:21ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Krazy might not have played much this summer and he might have Tony Grieg in his court ("The best spinner...<p>Krazy might not have played much this summer and he might have Tony Grieg in his court ("The best spinner in Australia") and he might be unlucky to play in Perth again (although the pitch seems ok for spin), but he is not proving to the selectors that he has tightened up his game. </p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2591274970b2011-02-06T10:06:45Z2011-02-06T10:06:45ZLouLook what happens when he pitches the ****er up.<p>Look what happens when he pitches the ****er up.</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8621165970c2011-02-06T09:53:55Z2011-02-06T09:53:55ZLouYeah, but he has been bowling really short for a lot of the time. Gees, now Tait's bowling garbage.<p>Yeah, but he has been bowling really short for a lot of the time. Gees, now Tait's bowling garbage.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8620fa5970c2011-02-06T09:52:02Z2011-02-06T09:52:02ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Horses for golf courses.<p>Horses for golf courses.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e258fe0d970b2011-02-06T09:49:19Z2011-02-06T09:49:19Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogWhat in blazes is Krazy supposed to do, though. They pick him once all summer for the deadest of dead...<p>What in blazes is Krazy supposed to do, though. They pick him once all summer for the deadest of dead rubbers, and it's in Perth of all places. Thanks for the match payment, Ditchy.</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8620234970c2011-02-06T09:41:16Z2011-02-06T09:41:16ZLouI thought the ball that got Trott was a bit of extra bounce. Wish the fields weren't so defensive for...<p>I thought the ball that got Trott was a bit of extra bounce.</p>
<p>Wish the fields weren't so defensive for Krazy. And wish he'd stop bowling so short.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c861f50f970c2011-02-06T09:29:10Z2011-02-06T09:29:10ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/England still in this game. This WACA is ripe for easy runs and the Aussie attack is not great.<p>England still in this game. This WACA is ripe for easy runs and the Aussie attack is not great.</p>Soups commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c861ec3a970c2011-02-06T09:21:01Z2011-02-06T09:21:01ZSoupsEngland have passed the follow on with 5 wickets down. What? Wrong game. Bloody stupid Aussies. Here's to 2013,14 &...<p>England have passed the follow on with 5 wickets down. What? Wrong game. Bloody stupid Aussies. Here's to 2013,14 & 15...</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e258d003970b2011-02-06T09:09:47Z2011-02-06T09:09:47ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Tait's ball to Strauss was a corker, but there was nothing special about the balls which got Davies, Trott, Pietersen...<p>Tait's ball to Strauss was a corker, but there was nothing special about the balls which got Davies, Trott, Pietersen and Bell. However, I thought it was good captaincy to keep Hussey in slips when Trott was batting.</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c861c717970c2011-02-06T08:44:47Z2011-02-06T08:44:47ZBig RamificationsI've just come back from a BBQ and have missed a lot of the recent action. But the NEIN commentators...<p>I've just come back from a BBQ and have missed a lot of the recent action. But the NEIN commentators were saying that Mitchell Johnson's wicket was good bowling, and that it was a CULMINATION of bowling a lot of wide-ish balls that had the Englishmen chasing them out of frustration.</p>
<p>And a few balls earlier they were saying that he wasn't getting any swing today.</p>
<p>I dunno. That just doesn't add up. What have I missed?</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2587dd9970b2011-02-06T08:02:23Z2011-02-06T08:02:23Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blog2/12 and there are more wides than runs off the bat after four overs.<p>2/12 and there are more wides than runs off the bat after four overs. </p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8618ee3970c2011-02-06T07:58:14Z2011-02-06T07:58:14Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogFuck me, is this a cricket match or a flight simulator? That computer-generated ground shot took at least 15 seconds...<p>Fuck me, is this a cricket match or a flight simulator? That computer-generated ground shot took at least 15 seconds before it got to the ground, and it wasted so much time they bowled the next ball before they got to it.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2586f78970b2011-02-06T07:50:52Z2011-02-06T07:50:52Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogTo be fair the Rug, while that Davies skied pull looked at first glance like SGW, he did get movement...<p>To be fair the Rug, while that Davies skied pull looked at first glance like SGW, he did get movement off the pitch.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2586cf2970b2011-02-06T07:48:22Z2011-02-06T07:48:22Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogBear is unsuited to 4, he's much more of a 6. Let Dussey nurdle at 4. Yet another boneheaded decision...<p>Bear is unsuited to 4, he's much more of a 6. Let Dussey nurdle at 4. Yet another boneheaded decision by the NSG.</p>
<p>Also amusing to note the Nine poll done about whether Studsy should be elevated up the order. It ran about 98:2 in favour. Not surprising really, though I can understand why the NSG would be wary.</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8617f16970c2011-02-06T07:43:51Z2011-02-06T07:43:51ZLouHope Tait's ON. Good signs.<p>Hope Tait's ON. Good signs.</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8617e6b970c2011-02-06T07:43:05Z2011-02-06T07:43:05ZLouHell, Mitch rotates the strike and finds the gaps better than White does.<p>Hell, Mitch rotates the strike and finds the gaps better than White does.</p>bruce commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8617ce9970c2011-02-06T07:42:08Z2011-02-06T07:42:08ZbruceThat was a peach. Follows it up with a rank wide.<p>That was a peach.</p>
<p>Follows it up with a rank wide.</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8617ca8970c2011-02-06T07:41:52Z2011-02-06T07:41:52ZLouWhite and Haddin appear incapable of turning the strike over. They really do. They only appear to be able to...<p>White and Haddin appear incapable of turning the strike over. They really do. They only appear to be able to slog for the fences. Awful innings from White and I was just glad they got Haddin out when they did. </p>
<p>Talk about a game of two halves. Dussey and Voges were rotating the strike like they could do it in their sleep.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c86179d0970c2011-02-06T07:39:15Z2011-02-06T07:39:15ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Smash! Pik Strauss poled by Larry Tait second ball. 1/0. Best ball Tait has ever bowled.<p>Smash! Pik Strauss poled by Larry Tait second ball.</p>
<p>1/0.</p>
<p>Best ball Tait has ever bowled.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c86179b9970c2011-02-06T07:39:08Z2011-02-06T07:39:08Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogFair nut by Larry there, would have knocked over just about anyone.<p>Fair nut by Larry there, would have knocked over just about anyone.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2585bb5970b2011-02-06T07:32:01Z2011-02-06T07:32:01ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/19 wides is more wides than England bowled in the whole Test series.<p>19 wides is more wides than England bowled in the whole Test series.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2585a99970b2011-02-06T07:30:52Z2011-02-06T07:30:52ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Super quick outfield. England should stroll to 280.<p>Super quick outfield. England should stroll to 280.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2585a8c970b2011-02-06T07:30:47Z2011-02-06T07:30:47Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blog30 extras including 19 wides.<p>30 extras including 19 wides.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2585425970b2011-02-06T07:24:28Z2011-02-06T07:24:28ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/How the hell did Australia get 279?<p>How the hell did Australia get 279?</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c86138fa970c2011-02-06T06:46:11Z2011-02-06T06:46:11ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Lucky for Australia Adam Voges still has those compromising photos.<p>Lucky for Australia Adam Voges still has those compromising photos.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c860dc96970c2011-02-06T05:19:21Z2011-02-06T05:19:21ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/White pats the ball back to Junk. 4/103. White is having a less than prolific season with the bat.<p>White pats the ball back to Junk.</p>
<p>4/103.</p>
<p>White is having a less than prolific season with the bat.<br />
</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c860d1a4970c2011-02-06T05:07:36Z2011-02-06T05:07:36ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Is Wright in the side because he looks a bit like Broad?<p>Is Wright in the side because he looks a bit like Broad?</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e257b772970b2011-02-06T05:01:27Z2011-02-06T05:01:27ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Haddin out giving catching practice to Filthy off Junk. 3/72. Dreadful innings. Lost count of the number of head up,...<p>Haddin out giving catching practice to Filthy off Junk.</p>
<p>3/72.</p>
<p>Dreadful innings. Lost count of the number of head up, wild slaps.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e257b602970b2011-02-06T05:00:35Z2011-02-06T05:00:35Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogBah, the Nine blokes just showed the same thing on the screen. I think I beat them by a second...<p>Bah, the Nine blokes just showed the same thing on the screen. I think I beat them by a second or two.</p>m0nty commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c860c787970c2011-02-06T04:59:59Z2011-02-06T04:59:59Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au/blogHaddin's batting this series: 39 (47) in 297, caught at deep square leg 5 (8) in 230, bowled off inside...<p>Haddin's batting this series:</p>
<p>39 (47) in 297, caught at deep square leg<br />
5 (8) in 230, bowled off inside edge<br />
54 (59) in 215 (dropped on 37), caught at long on<br />
20 (16) in 278, caught at cover<br />
37 (52) in 249, bowled through his legs walking across his stumps<br />
20 (25) in 334, caught at short fine leg<br />
27 (58) in ???, caught at long on</p>
<p>Klutzy Time: the 20-40 run range, where Haddin throws the bat at it one too many times and holes out. So frustrating.</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2579282970b2011-02-06T04:28:22Z2011-02-06T04:28:22ZLouCan't stand Haddin. Gumchewing tosser.<p>Can't stand Haddin. Gumchewing tosser.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8608a03970c2011-02-06T04:02:59Z2011-02-06T04:02:59ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Ferguson out caught in slips. 2/35. A second Aussie youngster fails to grab a chance.<p>Ferguson out caught in slips.</p>
<p>2/35.</p>
<p>A second Aussie youngster fails to grab a chance.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2576be0970b2011-02-06T03:54:44Z2011-02-06T03:54:44ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/My main concern with Paine's LB is parallax error. Is the camera lined up down the wicket? The slow motion...<p>My main concern with Paine's LB is parallax error. Is the camera lined up down the wicket? The slow motion footage appeared to show the ball hitting Paine outside off, while Eagle-eye showed the ball hitting Paine plumb in front.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c860725c970c2011-02-06T03:44:46Z2011-02-06T03:44:46ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Macaulay Paine out leg before caught. 1/16. "Unbelievable" and "controversially dismissed," according to Jim Bob Braysh. Paine was plumb if...<p>Macaulay Paine out leg before caught.</p>
<p>1/16.</p>
<p>"Unbelievable" and "controversially dismissed," according to Jim Bob Braysh. Paine was plumb if you ignore how far down the wicket he was, which means the review process was confident the ball was not going to swing down leg.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8604fae970c2011-02-06T03:16:23Z2011-02-06T03:16:23ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Game 7: The WACA Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....<p><b>Game 7: The WACA</b></p>
<p><br />
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2492bfe970b2011-02-04T08:58:52Z2011-02-04T08:58:52ZLouI can't bring myself to read sports bios.<p>I can't bring myself to read sports bios.</p>The Don has Risen commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e24634ce970b2011-02-04T00:46:48Z2011-02-04T00:46:48ZThe Don has Risenand now for something completely different. I just read a book from the library about the most over-rated cricket team...<p>and now for something completely different.<br />
I just read a book from the library about the <a href="http://www.qbd.com.au/product/9780733622793-Bradmans_Invincibles_by_Roland_Perry.htm" rel="nofollow">most over-rated cricket team in history</a>.<br />
Blow me down there are not one but two books on a very <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Symonds" rel="nofollow">over-rated cricketer</a></p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c84ac1c0970c2011-02-03T13:33:56Z2011-02-03T13:33:56ZLouThe Voges conundrum comes back to haunt us. I suppose he has to earn his CA money somehow.<p>The Voges conundrum comes back to haunt us. I suppose he has to earn his CA money somehow.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c84759a0970c2011-02-03T02:49:52Z2011-02-03T02:49:52ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/There's a whisper Paine will open with Haddin.<p>There's a whisper Paine will open with Haddin.</p>Hangover Black commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e23dfd45970b2011-02-03T02:16:06Z2011-02-03T02:16:06ZHangover BlackAny chance of Paine coming in for klutz? For someone mooted as a possible replacement batsman, he's not getting much...<p>Any chance of Paine coming in for klutz? For someone mooted as a possible replacement batsman, he's not getting much of a chance.</p>2BarRiff commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e23d754d970b2011-02-03T00:45:31Z2011-02-03T00:45:31Z2BarRiffDid Spanky comment on Strauss moving position while the bowler was bowling 2 or 3 games ago?<p>Did Spanky comment on Strauss moving position while the bowler was bowling 2 or 3 games ago? </p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c84686cf970c2011-02-03T00:43:33Z2011-02-03T00:43:33ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Krazy and Adam "I've still got those photos" Voges (sucking up the 'Gropers) have been added to Sunday's squad. Paper...<p>Krazy and Adam "I've still got those photos" Voges (sucking up the 'Gropers) have been added to Sunday's squad. Paper Cut & Lemming will be rested and Cam White will skipper.</p>2BarRiff commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e23d4521970b2011-02-03T00:13:43Z2011-02-03T00:13:43Z2BarRiffAfter the "shot" he "played" to get out, I don't think anyone, Mitchell Johnson included, will consider him a batsman.<p>After the "shot" he "played" to get out, I don't think anyone, Mitchell Johnson included, will consider him a batsman.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8463b13970c2011-02-02T23:57:51Z2011-02-02T23:57:51ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Nice to know "arguing with" ones "counterpart" was fine last night. On any other day, in any other mood, he...<p>Nice to know "arguing with" ones "counterpart" was fine last night. On any other day, in any other mood, he might not be so sanguine.</p>Bruce commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8462c0e970c2011-02-02T23:48:03Z2011-02-02T23:48:03ZBruceFvck off Spanky. "Captains are not obliged to have degrees in diplomacy." How does this compare to wild dogs?<p>Fvck off Spanky.</p>
<p>"Captains are not obliged to have degrees in diplomacy."</p>
<p>How does this compare to wild dogs?</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e239190a970b2011-02-02T13:36:40Z2011-02-02T13:36:40ZLouBlimey, the Dook polished it off with a polished french cut. That was a very good chase, especially considering Lemming...<p>Blimey, the Dook polished it off with a polished french cut. That was a very good chase, especially considering Lemming went along at more that 100 sr. More of that please.</p>Throbber commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2386ea8970b2011-02-02T11:29:34Z2011-02-02T11:29:34ZThrobberIs one over to go at a run a ball to win considered Clarke time?<p>Is one over to go at a run a ball to win considered Clarke time?</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e23812b1970b2011-02-02T10:15:18Z2011-02-02T10:15:18ZLouHe did ok. He'lll start thinking he's a batsman though and that's always a bad look. Ugly mow by Cam...<p>He did ok. He'lll start thinking he's a batsman though and that's always a bad look.</p>
<p>Ugly mow by Cam there.</p>2BarRiff commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c840c1bc970c2011-02-02T08:48:17Z2011-02-02T08:48:17Z2BarRiffJohnson in at 4 - good use of the dead rubber methinks.<p>Johnson in at 4 - good use of the dead rubber methinks.</p>2BarRiff commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8409ca9970c2011-02-02T08:13:34Z2011-02-02T08:13:34Z2BarRiffI'm working on a theory that, the higher the Australian opening partnership, the more likely that the whole innings will...<p>I'm working on a theory that, the higher the Australian opening partnership, the more likely that the whole innings will be equal to or less than double that figure. </p>
<p>So, if the openers make a stand of 100, the team will be out for 200 or less.</p>
<p>It may not be right but it <i>feels</i> right.</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8407e92970c2011-02-02T07:49:47Z2011-02-02T07:49:47ZLouI can't hate Trott most of my current cricketer dislike is absorbed by Stuart 'I'm the best bowler in the...<p>I can't hate Trott most of my current cricketer dislike is absorbed by Stuart 'I'm the best bowler in the world' Broad.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e23763c1970b2011-02-02T07:48:27Z2011-02-02T07:48:27ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/So, that "When the new broadcast regulations kick in Channel Nine will be able to show the cricket on Gem...<p>So, that "When the new broadcast regulations kick in Channel Nine will be able to show the cricket on Gem or Go when the News & ACA is on" thing is not working out too flash.</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e23762fb970b2011-02-02T07:47:59Z2011-02-02T07:47:59ZLouThis will be a good test of the batsmen anyhow.<p>This will be a good test of the batsmen anyhow.</p>2BarRiff commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2375c7a970b2011-02-02T07:40:38Z2011-02-02T07:40:38Z2BarRiffI don't think I would hate Trott less if he played for the Saffas - just for different reasons.<p>I don't think I would hate Trott less if he played for the Saffas - just for different reasons.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8405c4c970c2011-02-02T07:18:13Z2011-02-02T07:18:13ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/333. Well, no point watching tonight, this game is in the shitter. All that remains is to wonder whether Australia...<p>333.</p>
<p>Well, no point watching tonight, this game is in the shitter. All that remains is to wonder whether Australia get flogged or suffer a respectable loss.</p>
<p>By the way, I hate Trott. Not so much because he is set to become the best batsman of all time (against us, anyway, since we are the ones feeding his average), but because he should be playing for South Africa.</p>2BarRiff commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c84052ca970c2011-02-02T07:09:37Z2011-02-02T07:09:37Z2BarRiffTait grabs the crucial wicket of Trott, now to capitalise and clean up the tail ... oh, *sob*.<p>Tait grabs the crucial wicket of Trott, now to capitalise and clean up the tail ... oh, *sob*.</p>Bruce commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e236f9c4970b2011-02-02T06:22:18Z2011-02-02T06:22:18ZBruceEngland have done a really good job of sabotaging Australia's world cup campaign - and they aren't even in the...<p>England have done a really good job of sabotaging Australia's world cup campaign - and they aren't even in the same group.</p>
<p>They made Brett Lee look like a competent bowler for the first couple of games and made sure of his selection in the squad. That achieved, they are now showing him up as the Slottslotto that he has always been and belting his half volleys and long hops all around the park to show that others in the Aussie's group have nothing to fear from him (as they don't).<br />
</p>Bruce commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8400b50970c2011-02-02T06:11:38Z2011-02-02T06:11:38ZBruceSlotto back to his best, but has done enough to ensure WC selection. *sigh*<p>Slotto back to his best, but has done enough to ensure WC selection.</p>
<p>*sigh*</p>2BarRiff commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c83fb31b970c2011-02-02T04:59:51Z2011-02-02T04:59:51Z2BarRiffSmith has 1 for 21 off four overs. Time for him to get dragged as usual.<p>Smith has 1 for 21 off four overs. Time for him to get dragged as usual.</p>Adsy commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e23682b8970b2011-02-02T04:47:08Z2011-02-02T04:47:08ZAdsyHerald Sun: MATT Prior has fallen victim to a swinger from Mitchell Johnson as the Aussies try to capitalize on...<p>Herald Sun: </p>
<p><i>MATT Prior has fallen victim to a swinger from Mitchell Johnson as the Aussies try to capitalize on their good start at the SCG today.</i></p>
<p>Adsy: </p>
<p>Turns on Crooky to find the Poms 1/100 off 18 overs. Good start indeed.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e2364570970b2011-02-02T04:00:24Z2011-02-02T04:00:24ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Game 6: the SCG ... and the rubber is dead.<p><b>Game 6: the SCG</b></p>
<p>... and the rubber is dead.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e22db359970b2011-02-01T04:43:11Z2011-02-01T04:43:11ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/On reflection, it might have been "you bet like you bat". The first half of the 80s was a long...<p>On reflection, it might have been "you bet like you bat". The first half of the 80s was a long time ago.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e22c0c01970b2011-02-01T00:07:54Z2011-02-01T00:07:54ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Good saying. I used to have a skipper (no, not Les Favell) who used to say "you bat like you...<p>Good saying. I used to have a skipper (no, not Les Favell) who used to say "you bat like you bet" when a bloke batted like Klutzy.</p>RT commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e22b3497970b2011-01-31T21:54:44Z2011-01-31T21:54:44ZRTOn Inside Cricket last night, host McArdle said to Watson - "so would you give the summer as a whole...<p>On Inside Cricket last night, host McArdle said to Watson - "so would you give the summer as a whole a pass mark?" Or words to that effect and I'm sure, incredibly, he was referring to the Oz team as a whole not Watson's performance specifically. Watson should have said "Pass mark?! We got thrashed in the Ashes last time I checked. How about an E minus". </p>
<p>Agree Lou, great line on Haddin. </p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e226a2d2970b2011-01-31T10:30:51Z2011-01-31T10:30:51ZLou"He’s had a good summer, but saying that Haddin is batting well is like saying you’re in good form down...<p>"He’s had a good summer, but saying that Haddin is batting well is like saying you’re in good form down at the pokies. "</p>
<p>Lovely and very apt line from one of the writers at the Roar about Haddin.</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c82fbec0970c2011-01-31T10:12:45Z2011-01-31T10:12:45ZLouHangover, I'm starting to look forward to Haddin's brain fades. This team is so boring that you got to find...<p>Hangover, I'm starting to look forward to Haddin's brain fades. This team is so boring that you got to find entertainment somewhere. </p>
<p>Any disappointment in Watto is drowned by my disappointment in Shaun Marsh. This was his big chance to shine and he's been in cracking form all summer up till the last three matches. It looks so lame just getting out to their plans all the time.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e22349f4970b2011-01-30T23:49:05Z2011-01-30T23:49:05ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Looks like Steve Smith is off the hook because Ian Botham has not yet called him a cheat.<p>Looks like Steve Smith is off the hook because Ian Botham has not yet called him a cheat.</p>Hangover Black commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c828b891970c2011-01-30T12:38:47Z2011-01-30T12:38:47ZHangover BlackI heard them say SoS (Paper Cut 2) was off the field. Not sure the reason. After getting all excited...<p>I heard them say SoS (Paper Cut 2) was off the field. Not sure the reason. After getting all excited by his ton, he's been a bit of a let down since. Nice to see Clarke not entirely useless tonight. And smith seems to keep pinching wickets which is useful going into WC.</p>
<p>And when will Haddin's brain fades cost him his spot?</p>
<p>Remember when we were good, and the top 4 batsman made a point of making sure at least one of them went on with it if they got a start? I'm pretty sure it was a Buchanan led thing.</p>
<p>You can be sure that Paine wouldn't gift his wicket away like that.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e21f2053970b2011-01-30T11:07:59Z2011-01-30T11:07:59ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Already expect to get beaten by Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.<p>Already expect to get beaten by Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. </p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e21f1325970b2011-01-30T10:59:19Z2011-01-30T10:59:19ZLouBoth these teams will be lucky to make it out of the first round.<p>Both these teams will be lucky to make it out of the first round.</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e21f1158970b2011-01-30T10:57:25Z2011-01-30T10:57:25ZLouJesus, that bowling was horrible. WTF was going on?<p>Jesus, that bowling was horrible. WTF was going on?</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c82837c4970c2011-01-30T10:57:19Z2011-01-30T10:57:19ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Australia win the CB Series! Ashes? What Ashes?<p>Australia win the CB Series! Ashes? What Ashes?</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c82836f6970c2011-01-30T10:56:29Z2011-01-30T10:56:29ZLouAnd there goes a six off a length ball. At effing last a wicket.<p>And there goes a six off a length ball. At effing last a wicket.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e21f0cc1970b2011-01-30T10:53:29Z2011-01-30T10:53:29ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Doug 57 off 9 including bulk pies.<p>Doug 57 off 9 including bulk pies. </p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e21f0811970b2011-01-30T10:50:05Z2011-01-30T10:50:05ZLouDougie is bowling junk.<p>Dougie is bowling junk.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e21f01e4970b2011-01-30T10:45:51Z2011-01-30T10:45:51ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Slatts: "The Aussies have lost the plot." Well, of course they have, they are bowling at the tail.<p>Slatts: "The Aussies have lost the plot." Well, of course they have, they are bowling at the tail.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c82827ab970c2011-01-30T10:44:50Z2011-01-30T10:44:50ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Thank fvck the Power Play is over.<p>Thank fvck the Power Play is over.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c8281ff2970c2011-01-30T10:40:02Z2011-01-30T10:40:02ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/I tell ya! The way we bowl at the tail, we'll lose this.<p>I tell ya! The way we bowl at the tail, we'll lose this.</p>Lou commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e21ef085970b2011-01-30T10:31:13Z2011-01-30T10:31:13ZLouWhy is Dougie bowling length? Sometimes I feel like weeping at the lack of yorkers.<p>Why is Dougie bowling length? Sometimes I feel like weeping at the lack of yorkers.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e21ee697970b2011-01-30T10:21:33Z2011-01-30T10:21:33ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Shazam caught behind off Bolly. 9/128. Good catch to Klutzy. More please.<p>Shazam caught behind off Bolly.</p>
<p>9/128.</p>
<p>Good catch to Klutzy. More please.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e21ee302970b2011-01-30T10:18:24Z2011-01-30T10:18:24ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Anyone worried that England are 8 down?<p>Anyone worried that England are 8 down?</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e21ec3ce970b2011-01-30T09:57:53Z2011-01-30T09:57:53ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Watson lures Woakes into an awful shot and pinches another wicket in the over. 8/128. Clarke time, also, I suppose.<p>Watson lures Woakes into an awful shot and pinches another wicket in the over.</p>
<p>8/128.</p>
<p>Clarke time, also, I suppose.<br />
</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e21ec03f970b2011-01-30T09:54:14Z2011-01-30T09:54:14ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Pies holes out to Little John Hastings off the Indestructible One. 7/128. In Clarke time, too.<p>Pies holes out to Little John Hastings off the Indestructible One.</p>
<p>7/128.</p>
<p>In Clarke time, too.<br />
</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e21eb2ea970b2011-01-30T09:43:30Z2011-01-30T09:43:30ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Who's the sub? Who's off?<p>Who's the sub? Who's off?</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0147e21ea6ed970b2011-01-30T09:33:49Z2011-01-30T09:33:49ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/V, I missed the original sledge, then, upon reading your comment, have looked long and hard for what happened, but...<p>V, I missed the original sledge, then, upon reading your comment, have looked long and hard for what happened, but no dice. Very irritating.</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c827c93a970c2011-01-30T09:28:19Z2011-01-30T09:28:19ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/Bell bowled by Little John Hastings. 6/103. Hasto is an authentic replica Victorian.<p>Bell bowled by Little John Hastings.</p>
<p>6/103.</p>
<p>Hasto is an authentic replica Victorian.<br />
</p>Tony commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c827bfa2970c2011-01-30T09:19:02Z2011-01-30T09:19:02ZTonyhttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/O'Morgs holes out to Studs Johnson at long off. 5/98. Smith is proving to be a rather handy one-day cricketer.<p>O'Morgs holes out to Studs Johnson at long off.</p>
<p>5/98.</p>
<p>Smith is proving to be a rather handy one-day cricketer.</p>Vindicate commented on 'CB SERIES'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef0148c827bdbb970c2011-01-30T09:17:02Z2011-01-30T09:17:02ZVindicateWhy is it when an Aussie batsman (read: Ponting) has something to say upon his dismissal we see it ad...<p>Why is it when an Aussie batsman (read: Ponting) has something to say upon his dismissal we see it ad bloody nauseum, but when it's anyone else (read: Pietersen) the replays are quietly forgotten?</p>