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Everyone did.... rofl...
I think that is why other Aussie players gave Faulkner a genuine guard of honour. It was crazy good!!!
However I did see enough of the innings he played in India to realize once he went into full assault mode. the only way England could protect their score was to get him out. The run rate in last two overs was virtually irrelevant because he was just going to go BANG!!! Not much chance of stopping him clearing the rope. I don't even think Faulkner worried when he missed any as I'm sure he realized all he needed to do was connect with 2 an over and there would be 12 runs off those he could afford to swing hard and not get frustrated at any he missed. So good he knows his own game so well, that he never made the run chase complicated in his mind. That's two games he has turned a game on it's head with brute force. He would be scary bowling too in those situations.
I remember looking at batting line-up when Aussies went out to bat and seeing Mitchell Johnson batting number 10 meant England could never be sure they had won it until they got EVERY player out. With Finch and Warner missing out, it still meant we had fire power down the batting order if we needed it. Still, you would think with the last wicket remaining, the cricket gods would think, ok, lets show Cooky some mercy and let him win one game on this tour, but no, the cruel twist off knife for Cook was to come. Even this game they were to lose. It really was cruel because Poms did , do so much right this game and to get beaten would hurt like hell.
The finish was right up there with the Bevan finish in Sydney v Windies a few years ago we when never should have been able to come back and win.
Faulkner turned this game on it's head like Botham did a Test match in early 80's with just full on attack that paid the full dividends.
It reminded me of the fantastic one day finish at World Cup in England when Australia beat South Africa. Lance Klusener back then, was as dangerous as Faulkner. There was no stopping him getting a total to chase unless you got him out and he looked like he would do what Faulkner done, thankfully Damien Fleming kept his head as bowler at time and eventually Klusener got out. Unfortunately for Poms, they had no Flemo bowling for them to stop Faulkner.
I think that is why other Aussie players gave Faulkner a genuine guard of honour. It was crazy good!!!
However I did see enough of the innings he played in India to realize once he went into full assault mode. the only way England could protect their score was to get him out. The run rate in last two overs was virtually irrelevant because he was just going to go BANG!!! Not much chance of stopping him clearing the rope. I don't even think Faulkner worried when he missed any as I'm sure he realized all he needed to do was connect with 2 an over and there would be 12 runs off those he could afford to swing hard and not get frustrated at any he missed. So good he knows his own game so well, that he never made the run chase complicated in his mind. That's two games he has turned a game on it's head with brute force. He would be scary bowling too in those situations.
I remember looking at batting line-up when Aussies went out to bat and seeing Mitchell Johnson batting number 10 meant England could never be sure they had won it until they got EVERY player out. With Finch and Warner missing out, it still meant we had fire power down the batting order if we needed it. Still, you would think with the last wicket remaining, the cricket gods would think, ok, lets show Cooky some mercy and let him win one game on this tour, but no, the cruel twist off knife for Cook was to come. Even this game they were to lose. It really was cruel because Poms did , do so much right this game and to get beaten would hurt like hell.
The finish was right up there with the Bevan finish in Sydney v Windies a few years ago we when never should have been able to come back and win.
Faulkner turned this game on it's head like Botham did a Test match in early 80's with just full on attack that paid the full dividends.
It reminded me of the fantastic one day finish at World Cup in England when Australia beat South Africa. Lance Klusener back then, was as dangerous as Faulkner. There was no stopping him getting a total to chase unless you got him out and he looked like he would do what Faulkner done, thankfully Damien Fleming kept his head as bowler at time and eventually Klusener got out. Unfortunately for Poms, they had no Flemo bowling for them to stop Faulkner.
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You probably know this but when finals come its unlimited trades so Malinga or anyone you want comes in.
I'm looking at Malinga next week.
I traded Malik and Floros for Botha and Richardson. I already had Hales.
My VC was on Botha and with 73 i will take it as C. I have 591 with White,
Laughlin and Birt to come.
I'm looking at Malinga next week.
I traded Malik and Floros for Botha and Richardson. I already had Hales.
My VC was on Botha and with 73 i will take it as C. I have 591 with White,
Laughlin and Birt to come.
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Australia Test squad for South Africa:
Michael Clarke(c)
Brad Haddin (vc)
Jackson Bird
Alex Doolan
James Faulkner
Ryan Harris
Mitchell Johnson
Shaun Marsh
Nathan Lyon
James Pattinson
Chris Rogers
Peter Siddle
Steve Smith
David Warner
Shane Watson
George Bailey axed from the test squad, Shaun Marsh and Alex Doolan will most likely fight it out for the number 3 position with Watson to drop down to the more tradition number 6 spot for the all rounder. Bird and Pattinson back from injury as well to add to our pace attack, Nathan Coulter-Nile a bit stiff to miss out on the touring squad as well.
Michael Clarke(c)
Brad Haddin (vc)
Jackson Bird
Alex Doolan
James Faulkner
Ryan Harris
Mitchell Johnson
Shaun Marsh
Nathan Lyon
James Pattinson
Chris Rogers
Peter Siddle
Steve Smith
David Warner
Shane Watson
George Bailey axed from the test squad, Shaun Marsh and Alex Doolan will most likely fight it out for the number 3 position with Watson to drop down to the more tradition number 6 spot for the all rounder. Bird and Pattinson back from injury as well to add to our pace attack, Nathan Coulter-Nile a bit stiff to miss out on the touring squad as well.
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Well I saw the Stars 13 man squad for tonights game and he was still listed in it so he may well play tonight. Not sure though, will have to wait and see when they announce the teams.
Its frustrating coz I got him in this week to be ahead of the pack and get him underpriced before finals where every man and his dog would have him.
Its frustrating coz I got him in this week to be ahead of the pack and get him underpriced before finals where every man and his dog would have him.
