Shield Round 1: New South Wales vs South Australia, Cricket Central, 8-11 Oct

[Voice of the G]

If the alternative is Harris I’ll take Head doing it

We disagree yet again lol,Harris for me.Konstas down the track to replace Khawaja but if he keeps this up in the shield perhaps bring him in earlier.Important to remember these double tons the pressure is more on the boy but huge talent.I am old, I can remember a young 15 year old doing this for Tasmania a long time ago,Ponting.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

We disagree yet again lol,Harris for me.Konstas down the track to replace Khawaja but if he keeps this up in the shield perhaps bring him in earlier.Important to remember these double tons the pressure is more on the boy but huge talent.I am old, I can remember a young 15 year old doing this for Tasmania a long time ago,Ponting.

What’s the point, we know what Harris does it’s not great. If we are going that way go Bancroft he’s significantly better in the field.

Gut feeling is they keep the openers and bring in Hardie anyway. Most like for like and it’s the least disruption.

 

[Voice of the G]

What’s the point, we know what Harris does it’s not great. If we are going that way go Bancroft he’s significantly better in the field.

Gut feeling is they keep the openers and bring in Hardie anyway. Most like for like and it’s the least disruption.

Bancroft not getting runs at the moment.I think next shield game Vic v NSW at the MCG. will tell us more.A full strength NSW attack v Harris and Handscomb and another chance to see Konstas and I think Maxwell might be making a rare appearance in red ball cricket again.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Bancroft not getting runs at the moment.I think next shield game Vic v NSW at the MCG. will tell us more.A full strength NSW attack v Harris and Handscomb and another chance to see Konstas and I think Maxwell might be making a rare appearance in red ball cricket again.

Well at least it’s not at the Junction. Doubt they go Handscomb anyway not against quicks in Australian conditions same with Maxwell rule those two out. It will either be the kid or they may go with Renshaw not that he’s in fantastic form but he was contracted so that tells something

 

[Voice of the G]

Well at least it’s not at the Junction. Doubt they go Handscomb anyway not against quicks in Australian conditions same with Maxwell rule those two out. It will either be the kid or they may go with Renshaw not that he’s in fantastic form but he was contracted so that tells something

Agree with comments about Maxi and Handscomb but Harris scores big against this NSW attack I would think would put him close to being the opener in the 1st test.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Agree with comments about Maxi and Handscomb but Harris scores big against this NSW attack I would think would put him close to being the opener in the 1st test.

Not necessarily they may just go with Smith again and that’s the safe option

 

[Voice of the G]

Not necessarily they may just go with Smith again and that’s the safe option

Smith must bat at 4,end of story.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Smith must bat at 4,end of story.

He may not. The safe choice is keeping him opening. They would probably have an indication how long Green is out for if it’s a test or two or if it’s multiple tests/series. Wouldn’t be ultra surprised if they go Hardie as they would be ultra nervous Marsh bowling too much. Gut feeling says that’s the favourite way. I’d like them to take the risk play Kontas though.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

What sort of a shot was that from Travis Head? Just a stock ball from Lyon, Head anchored to the crease and plays the wrong line. That was the shot you'd expect from a number 11.

 

[Moonwatcher]

Interesting finish at least.

 

[Moonwatcher]

Maybe NSW should have declared 10 overs earlier. Easy to say in hindsight.

 

[Moonwatcher]

lol NSW are going to take this to 6pm

 

[toml]

Great knock from McSweeney, would have felt a hell of a lot of pressure on him as captain with the team at 4 for nothing. Facing 283 balls with that sort of responsibility on the last day is immense. Looks quality, seems to have a level head, no surprise CA have been giving him chances in leadership positions with Aus A and the PM's XI

 

[ioppolo]

Good stuff from McSweeney, Carey and Drew to save that. SA need to sort that top order out at some point. Has been terrible for five plus years.

 

[Moonwatcher]

Good stuff from McSweeney, Carey and Drew to save that. SA need to sort that top order out at some point. Has been terrible for five plus years.

Probably Michael Klinger 2014.

 

[Around the Wicket]

I read that the selectors want him to have a break after the recent one day in Scotland and England......

Farcical.

It’s the polite way of saying his long form cricket sucks