Big Bash

[ozzie owl]

The bashathon! Where you will find the usual suspects of this forum. Not following any live Aussie soccer-football for them.

Yeah, nah - it’s the mindless meaningless bashathon for them.

Bit harsh Con I would say like myself a fair number of AU members also watch /have an interest in the Strikers. I love my cricket but imo the current BBL structure of 14 home away games then a final series for the top 5 ( out of eight ) is too long.

[ozzie owl]

i assume it was too hot for everybody today ? Crucial home game with finals around the corner and thousands don’t go. Even with both sides having some of the best 20/20 cricketers in the world .

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[Cooper]

i assume it was too hot for everybody today ? Crucial home game with finals around the corner and thousands don’t go. Even with both sides having some of the best 20/20 cricketers in the world .

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40 plus tends to make people not want to go out. Hate that it was air on foxtel, was stuck watching the text feed on the internet.

[N5 1BH]

Was bloody hot to be fair, timed for the hottest part too. Hopefully people holding off for the big one today

[ozzie owl]

Was bloody hot to be fair, timed for the hottest part too. Hopefully people holding off for the big one today

I agree the heat does impact on crowds especially when it’s live on tv , just like at Saturday night a Hindmarsh .

[ExtraTime]

Yesterday's game was originally scheduled to be played in Sydney but was changed due to Covid ....


maybe ppl weren't aware of the change

[N5 1BH]

Benefit of the doubt to Andrew Tye ?

[ozzie owl]

Benefit of the doubt to Andrew Tye ?

Very intersting I can't imagine a player on the losing side caring if an opposition player gets a ton or not. Unless of course there is ill feeling between the two.

[ozzie owl]

Pretty poor crowds at the opening games of BBL. Looked like more seagulls than spectators at Marvel Stadium tonight

[Bomber]

Pretty poor crowds at the opening games of BBL. Looked like more seagulls than spectators at Marvel Stadium tonight

No-one cares. Ashes about to begin and the T20 World Cup in the cabinet. Poor timing if anything (for BBL)

[ozzie owl]

Pretty poor crowds at the opening games of BBL. Looked like more seagulls than spectators at Marvel Stadium tonight

No-one cares. Ashes about to begin and the T20 World Cup in the cabinet. Poor timing if anything (for BBL)

I agree I think CA stuffed it when they went to 14 game home and away series, plus the lack of high profile players along the journey isn't helping.

I agree with Kevin Pietersen who said on Twitter "Greed will finish the BBL"

[Michael]

Pretty poor crowds at the opening games of BBL. Looked like more seagulls than spectators at Marvel Stadium tonight

No-one cares. Ashes about to begin and the T20 World Cup in the cabinet. Poor timing if anything (for BBL)

I agree I think CA stuffed it when they went to 14 game home and away series, plus the lack of high profile players along the journey isn't helping.

I agree with Kevin Pietersen who said on Twitter "Greed will finish the BBL"

And Vax Mandates.........

[ozzie owl]

Pretty poor crowds at the opening games of BBL. Looked like more seagulls than spectators at Marvel Stadium tonight

No-one cares. Ashes about to begin and the T20 World Cup in the cabinet. Poor timing if anything (for BBL)

I agree I think CA stuffed it when they went to 14 game home and away series, plus the lack of high profile players along the journey isn't helping.

I agree with Kevin Pietersen who said on Twitter "Greed will finish the BBL"

And Vax Mandates.........

Who does he play cricket for ? Is it Netherlands or South Africa

[Michael]

Pretty poor crowds at the opening games of BBL. Looked like more seagulls than spectators at Marvel Stadium tonight

No-one cares. Ashes about to begin and the T20 World Cup in the cabinet. Poor timing if anything (for BBL)

I agree I think CA stuffed it when they went to 14 game home and away series, plus the lack of high profile players along the journey isn't helping.

I agree with Kevin Pietersen who said on Twitter "Greed will finish the BBL"

And Vax Mandates.........

Who does he play cricket for ? Is it Netherlands or South Africa

Stupidville

[ozzie owl]

Pretty poor crowds at the opening games of BBL. Looked like more seagulls than spectators at Marvel Stadium tonight

No-one cares. Ashes about to begin and the T20 World Cup in the cabinet. Poor timing if anything (for BBL)

I agree I think CA stuffed it when they went to 14 game home and away series, plus the lack of high profile players along the journey isn't helping.

I agree with Kevin Pietersen who said on Twitter "Greed will finish the BBL"

And Vax Mandates.........

Who does he play cricket for ? Is it Netherlands or South Africa

Stupidville

is that a new 20/20 franchise ?

[Bomber]

No-one cares. Ashes about to begin and the T20 World Cup in the cabinet. Poor timing if anything (for BBL)

I agree I think CA stuffed it when they went to 14 game home and away series, plus the lack of high profile players along the journey isn't helping.

I agree with Kevin Pietersen who said on Twitter "Greed will finish the BBL"

And Vax Mandates.........

Who does he play cricket for ? Is it Netherlands or South Africa

Stupidville

is that a new 20/20 franchise ?

Yes, coming out of Canberra

[Michael]

I agree I think CA stuffed it when they went to 14 game home and away series, plus the lack of high profile players along the journey isn't helping.

I agree with Kevin Pietersen who said on Twitter "Greed will finish the BBL"

And Vax Mandates.........

Who does he play cricket for ? Is it Netherlands or South Africa

Stupidville

is that a new 20/20 franchise ?

Yes, coming out of Canberra

play that one, well done.

[ozzie owl]

Crowds so poor even stopped posting them some matches.

[Bodø]

Just as seven news finished today it went to a game that had just finished. What the shiraz is a bash boost point?

[Just Dave now]

Just as seven news finished today it went to a game that had just finished. What the shiraz is a bash boost point?

like footy you just get one for doing something near enough thats good enough lol

[Bodø]

This country sure does like its mickey mouse set ups.

[N5 1BH]

It’s hard to argue with you there

[ozzie owl]

This country sure does like its mickey mouse set ups.

Sadly cricket has been taken over by the 20/20 format.

[Bodø]

20/20 per se doesn't bother me but this get a bonus point for having a half time lead is a joke. I know the Sheefield Shield used to have this, but that bothered me less because there was quite often the chance a reulst couldn't be achieved in four days.

[Bomber]

20/20 per se doesn't bother me but this get a bonus point for having a half time lead is a joke. I know the Sheefield Shield used to have this, but that bothered me less because there was quite often the chance a reulst couldn't be achieved in four days.

It's bad enough that some captains chose not to chase the win at all, and just plump for the bonus point. Not a good look for mine.

[Bomber]

Strange rule last ball of game last night. Talk about exploiting the sub rule. Hmmm

[C U Next Saturday]

probably the best use of the rules I’ve seen in the BBL ever - why they don’t retire players more is beyond me.

Strikers choked.. bowled poor, fielded worse.

[ozzie owl]

probably the best use of the rules I’ve seen in the BBL ever - why they don’t retire players more is beyond me.

Strikers choked.. bowled poor, fielded worse.

How costly was Carey's missed stumping first ball?

[Bacon8]

probably the best use of the rules I’ve seen in the BBL ever - why they don’t retire players more is beyond me.

Strikers choked.. bowled poor, fielded worse.

Surely choking implies they were favourites to win.

This is a team that snuck into the finals, against the team that won 3 more games during the regular season. To take it to the final ball made it a thrilling game, not a choke.

[C U Next Saturday]

probably the best use of the rules I’ve seen in the BBL ever - why they don’t retire players more is beyond me.

Strikers choked.. bowled poor, fielded worse.

Surely choking implies they were favourites to win.

This is a team that snuck into the finals, against the team that won 3 more games during the regular season. To take it to the final ball made it a thrilling game, not a choke.

Yes to what you mentioned , but with Sixers missing
Daniel Hughes, Josh Phillipe, Mickey & Jack Edwards, Stephen O'Keefe and Wilks getting injured mid game... If ever there was a time for Strikers to win but ended up bottling it.