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28-02-2007, 09:07 AM | #1 | |||
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Also controversial was the choice of Steve Waugh as captain. So, what are your thoughts? What would you change if you could pick an all time Aussie team?? |
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28-02-2007, 09:22 AM | #2 | ||
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Personally I would have picked McDermott over Brett Lee, regarding AB and Steve, that's a very tough choice! Both amazing players and captains on and off the field.
I think the problem with these things is that your just trying to cram too much talent into a team so your always going to have problems. |
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28-02-2007, 09:44 AM | #3 | ||
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Dont' think Brett Lee or Steve Waugh should have been picked. Steve yes if it was "all-rounder Steve" but for the later part of his career he couldn't bowl, only bat (and his batting style dosnt really suit one-dayers).
I reckon Matthew Hayden to replace Steve Waugh and McDermott for Lee.
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28-02-2007, 03:25 PM | #4 | ||
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I would pick McDermott over Brett Lee. Brett Lee is too erratic and spasmodic for mine.
Steve Waugh deserves to be there. One Day Cricket was a lot more even back in 1999, with South Africa possibly being the best team. Pity they pooed their knickers in the semis. In 2003, although we were undefeated, there really was no competition. South Africa weren't as good as their 1999 model. India might have won had they batted first, but Australia could still have caught them. Australia batting first killed India's chances. Steve Waugh created the Australia dynasty. Ponting simply rode the wave of good fortune. However, he's still been a good captain. But Waugh has been through harder times of Australian cricket and come out on top. I think he deserves it. |
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28-02-2007, 03:41 PM | #5 | |||
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Lee in an ODI is one of the best quicks around right now. Tests, I'd agree with McDermott over him. Lee has a better strike rate and average than McDermott with the ball in ODI, and absolutely slaughters him with the bat. Modern day ODI, you've got to bat pretty low down the order. AB vs SRW, really tough choice. So tough that I don't think it would matter much in the scheme of things which one took the field. Bevan? Today's best 12, *maybe*. Give it a few more years and I think you'll find his achievements will be eclipsed by Hussey and will undoubtedly take his place. I always felt Bevan took too long to get going and left a run chase too long and seemed to play for a not out score. There was one innings I saw him play in a losing side for the World XI that would be one of the best ODI innings I've ever seen though. Before reading the list I was wondering whether they would include Deano, obviously no ex-selectors helped compile that list. :P |
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28-02-2007, 03:57 PM | #6 | |||
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28-02-2007, 04:03 PM | #7 | ||
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As UD said Lee can be erratic and spasmodic at times. I've seen him destroy teams, but I've seen him bowl no balls and wides better than anyone!!! He also has a tendency to fold under pressure and bowls a bit wild to tail enders. But you do make a good point regarding batting.
Deano was robbed late in his career by selectors. He was one of the first that came to mind for me too before reading the list. |
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28-02-2007, 06:04 PM | #8 | |||
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Erratic, absolutely but it's not punished as much in ODI as it is in tests. I question his selection in tests but I absolutely welcome his selection in ODI. He seems to be able to swing the white ball better than the red and batsmen flashing at his rubbish tend to rubbish it to a fieldsman. A W is a W to me. He's not a death bowler, I agree. He terrorises the top order (who play him like a 2nd grader in tests) McGrath is the finisher. Looks like Clark is a suitable replacement and if he's 3/4 of a McGrath he's a godsend. I don't see the Aus team being as dominant in the near future. They can win the WC but if they make it that far, their opponent is equally as likely to win. |
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28-02-2007, 07:03 PM | #9 | ||
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Is it april 1 ? ? ? April fools that Brett Lee is in this team, , but Allan Border is not? ? ?
Brett Lee ( who cant play any good outside of Oz ) is ok, , but seriously doesnt deserve to be in that list. What does the cricketer of the year win...... the ALLAN BORDER MEDAL... DO you think there will ever be the Brett lee medal ? ? dont think so.. AC/DC |
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28-02-2007, 09:03 PM | #10 | |||
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They needed to put a quick in the team and I guess Lee got the nod. How about Geoff Lawson or McDermott ? |
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I just wish we had Pollock!!! |
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01-03-2007, 04:07 PM | #14 | |||
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However, you may be surprised to know that Lee's average is equal that of McGraths and better than Pollocks. In tests, I feel there's probably better alternatives to Lee, but in ODI's, Lee had the goods. I wouldn't use him at the death though. |
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