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[TugaysMarlboro]

44 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Yet Carse is our highest wicket taker. 

Potts is there..

The Glenn McGrath type of bowler which I think Gus Atkinson..

We need a balance attack not all about pace and pace but being accurate and tight 

Hes also gone for the most runs from any bowler on either team and has gone for nearly 5 an over on average  across 8 innings.

Although you've kind of agreed with me shortly afterwards by saying it's about being accurate and tight (which is 100% correct).

Edited 9 hours ago by TugaysMarlboro

[chaddyrovers]

4 minutes ago, TugaysMarlboro said:

Hes also gone for the most runs from any bowler on either team and has gone for nearly 5 an over on average  across 8 innings.

Although you've kind of agreed with me shortly afterwards by saying it's about being accurate and tight (which is 100% correct).

I think you need a balance attack. Carse attack the batsman so will normally go for runs, whilst someone like Atkinson shouldn't. Tongue, plus other seam bowlers we have.  

[jim mk2]

2 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

“ If they miss you hit the top of the off stump “. That’s always been a good line and length.

 

Carse has bowled too short and wide most of the time.  Poor. 

Brian Statham always bowled at the stumps, always. "I'm not running in 20 yards for the batsman to leave the ball alone," he said.

True 70 years ago and true now. 

 

[chaddyrovers]

Joe Root backs Bazball: England players are 'absolutely committed' despite Ashes pain

[chaddyrovers]

Zak Crawley has played in 3 Ashes series now, here are his stats:

12 matches (22 innings)

902 runs

39.21 average

Steve Smith stats in those same series:

14 matches (20 innings)

729 runs

34.71 average

 Labuschagne too in Ashes matches (37.18)

[RevidgeBlue]

I felt sorry for people who'd bought a ticket for day 3, especially those flying over from England.

Let's be honest Australia weren't bothered having won the series and England were hardly any better. Both sides played it like they wanted 3 days off. Just because the pitch is doing a bit doesnt mean you have to treat it like a T20.

England have been desperately uncompetitive in the other tests as well. There are times when you have to dig in - you can't be completely gung ho all the time.

[Gav]

7 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

I think you need a balance attack. Carse attack the batsman so will normally go for runs, whilst someone like Atkinson shouldn't. Tongue, plus other seam bowlers we have.  

Carse was very good in Melbourne, he’s played all 4 tests and the lad makes things happen. He has a knack of getting rid of Australia’s top order, not a bad knack to have in my book.

His biggest strength right now? He’s fit and raring to go, as injuries hit us hard.

Edited 2 hours ago by Gav

[chaddyrovers]

13 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

I felt sorry for people who'd bought a ticket for day 3, especially those flying over from England.

Let's be honest Australia weren't bothered having won the series and England were hardly any better. Both sides played it like they wanted 3 days off. Just because the pitch is doing a bit doesnt mean you have to treat it like a T20.

England have been desperately uncompetitive in the other tests as well. There are times when you have to dig in - you can't be completely gung ho all the time.

Its cost ACB over 5m pounds in refunds plus the previous test which were I think 1.5m so yes I would say they are bothered 

Edited 2 hours ago by chaddyrovers

[chaddyrovers]

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