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Post by squarepoint on Aug 16, 2023 14:37:12 GMT
That’s a fair point Wicked, we’ll probably only retain all these players if we can find a way to resolve our bowling problems.
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Post by therealab1 on Aug 17, 2023 8:58:24 GMT
That’s a fair point Wicked, we’ll probably only retain all these players if we can find a way to resolve our bowling problems. This happens to every small county sadly, we generally have avoided that trend aside from a mass exodus a couple of years ago when a lot of stars rejected new terms to bring us within our means.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Aug 17, 2023 9:31:54 GMT
"It’s a Mystery!" _________________
The 100 tournament and the present success of the Southern Brave who lie second in the table with just two games to go, have a strong opportunity of reaching either the eliminator or going straight to the final. This begs the question: Is Sussex CCC either cursed, terribly mishandled or completely "up sh*t creek", for why are both George Garton and Tymal Mills finding top form for the Brave, far better than anything they’ve offered Sussex in recent years? An injury-free Mills, in particular, is in the form of his life, getting wickets for the Brave like there is no tomorrow (he has taken the most competition wickets, 11 alongside the best bowling tally of 4-13; and the third best average of 10.54). He is showing intelligent, tight control; keeping the runs down to a minimum; thoroughly enjoying his cricket, if his on-field commentary is anything to go by; and proving that without his injury-prone nature, he would now be a regular white-ball bowler for England. As for George, one wonders what all the long-covid fuss is about. Agreed, he only has to bowl 20 balls a match, but apart from getting some important wickets and hurling himself around on the field as a highly competent fielder by taking important catches, his batting prowess is finally coming to the fore too. Why hasn’t he played more games for Sussex this season? It’s a mystery as Toyah Wilcox might sing. When two senior players show far better form for another side, you’ve gotta question the county club they’re signed to. We know there are various major problems at Hove, but the brunt must lie with Farbrace alongside the club’s culture. Why do both Garton and Mills seem more relaxed and happy playing for the Southern Brave than Sussex? And why is Garton showing a healthy covid-free behaviour in a Hampshire surround, whereas at Sussex he is wrapped up in cotton wool? It's a mystery, it's a mystery I'm still searching for a clue. It's a mystery to me shot in the dark. The big question mark in history Is it a mystery to you?
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Post by therealab1 on Aug 17, 2023 10:45:53 GMT
"It’s a Mystery!" _________________
The 100 tournament and the present success of the Southern Brave who lie second in the table with just two games to go, have a strong opportunity of reaching either the eliminator or going straight to the final. This begs the question: Is Sussex CCC either cursed, terribly mishandled or completely "up sh*t creek", for why are both George Garton and Tymal Mills finding top form for the Brave, far better than anything they’ve offered Sussex in recent years? An injury-free Mills, in particular, is in the form of his life, getting wickets for the Brave like there is no tomorrow (he has taken the most competition wickets, 11 alongside the best bowling tally of 4-13; and the third best average of 10.54). He is showing intelligent, tight control; keeping the runs down to a minimum; thoroughly enjoying his cricket, if his on-field commentary is anything to go by; and proving that without his injury-prone nature, he would now be a regular white-ball bowler for England. As for George, one wonders what all the long-covid fuss is about. Agreed, he only has to bowl 20 balls a match, but apart from getting some important wickets and hurling himself around on the field as a highly competent fielder by taking important catches, his batting prowess is finally coming to the fore too. Why hasn’t he played more games for Sussex this season? It’s a mystery as Toyah Wilcox might sing. When two senior players show far better form for another side, you’ve gotta question the county club they’re signed to. We know there are various major problems at Hove, but the brunt must lie with Farbrace alongside the club’s culture. Why do both Garton and Mills seem more relaxed and happy playing for the Southern Brave than Sussex? And why is Garton showing a healthy covid-free behaviour in a Hampshire surround, whereas at Sussex he is wrapped up in cotton wool? It's a mystery, it's a mystery I'm still searching for a clue. It's a mystery to me shot in the dark. The big question mark in history Is it a mystery to you?
I do really enjoy reading your posts, detailed and well structured. However ive noticed recently these are designed to make people doubt the management which is fine but your articles should be more objective. You seem to blame Sussex which again is fine but in this article you should also be asking the question of said players attitudes too.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Aug 17, 2023 11:08:59 GMT
therealab1,
... your articles should be more objective. You seem to blame Sussex which again is fine but in this article you should also be asking the question of said players attitudes too.
The article is not intended to be objective. It was written to ask supporters two questions. Perhaps, you can answer them. At present, why is Mills so much happier and enjoying his cricket more with Southern Brave than at Sussex, leading to his best form I have ever seen?
Second, why has Garton been wrapped up in cotton wool at Sussex and hardly played for the county these last two seasons, yet is playing normally and very well for the Brave without any signs of long covid tiredness?
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Post by therealab1 on Aug 17, 2023 11:37:33 GMT
therealab1, ... your articles should be more objective. You seem to blame Sussex which again is fine but in this article you should also be asking the question of said players attitudes too.The article is not intended to be objective. It was written to ask supporters two questions. Perhaps, you can answer them. At present, why is Mills so much happier and enjoying his cricket more with Southern Brave than at Sussex, leading to his best form I have ever seen? Second, why has Garton been wrapped up in cotton wool at Sussex and hardly played for the county these last two seasons, yet is playing normally and very well for the Brave without any signs of long covid tiredness? The Garton truth will come out!
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Post by therealab1 on Aug 17, 2023 11:42:37 GMT
therealab1, ... your articles should be more objective. You seem to blame Sussex which again is fine but in this article you should also be asking the question of said players attitudes too.The article is not intended to be objective. It was written to ask supporters two questions. Perhaps, you can answer them. At present, why is Mills so much happier and enjoying his cricket more with Southern Brave than at Sussex, leading to his best form I have ever seen? Second, why has Garton been wrapped up in cotton wool at Sussex and hardly played for the county these last two seasons, yet is playing normally and very well for the Brave without any signs of long covid tiredness? And with Mills, I'd say a fresh changing room with players hes probably played with many times. It may just suit him better. I'd like to see them both leave the club with immediate effect allowing Farbs to start creating his own team.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Aug 19, 2023 14:09:59 GMT
After the disastrous game against Gloucestershire yesterday which some have described "as a new low", Farbrace is brutally honest during his interview with Adrian Harms post-match. Here is the problem. Anyone can be as honest as they like, but it doesn't change anything. Blame the players, for sure, they deserve to be blamed, but it is Farbrace's job to turn things around. At least he says, "I am definitely not going to be Kent's next Director of Cricket. I am staying here!" Adding coyly, "That is if the club still want me." Listen to the interview. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugc0AMNvpGA
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Post by tiptoes on Aug 23, 2023 13:52:55 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Aug 23, 2023 21:02:46 GMT
The Southern Brave are through to the semis or in The 100 lingo, "The Eliminator". Jos Buttler’s Manchester Originals are the opponents just as they were tonight. Must be a bit weird to play the same team again in the same format just three days later. Stand out for the Brave - once more - was our very own Essex imp, Tymal, who snaffled another 3 wickets, taking his total for the tournament to 15. He is the leading wicket taker. His excellent form continues with just a big toe injury to keep him company. There is usually one! Although, "a friendly foe-toe" that doesn’t actually hinder him. He picked this little blighter- injury up over a year ago. Meanwhile, George had a quiet evening bowling just 10 balls and he did not require to bat. So good news for his long-covid, if it still exists. The virus can slumber for another game. The Eliminator starts at 6pm on Saturday at the Oval. The winner meets the Oval Invincibles at Lord's on Sunday. Surrey are favourites to win. They are the strongest side in the tournament.
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Post by therealab1 on Aug 24, 2023 12:44:35 GMT
The Southern Brave are through to the semis or in The 100 lingo, "The Eliminator". Jos Buttler’s Manchester Originals are the opponents just as they were tonight. Must be a bit weird to play the same team again in the same format just three days later. Stand out for the Brave - once more - was our very own Essex imp, Tymal, who snaffled another 3 wickets, taking his total for the tournament to 15. He is the leading wicket taker. His excellent form continues with just a big toe injury to keep him company. There is usually one! Although, "a friendly foe-toe" that doesn’t actually hinder him. He picked this little blighter- injury up over a year ago. Meanwhile, George had a quiet evening bowling just 10 balls and he did not require to bat. So good news for his long-covid, if it still exists. The virus can slumber for another game. The Eliminator starts at 6pm on Saturday at the Oval. The winner meets the Oval Invincibles at Lord's on Sunday. Surrey are favourites to win. They are the strongest side in the tournament. Garton never had long covid, it turned out to be a blood clot!
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Aug 24, 2023 14:26:49 GMT
Really? That is interesting.
George's condition could then be a side-effect of the covid vaccine.
Blood clots appear more common than the media give credit.
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Post by therealab1 on Aug 24, 2023 14:40:18 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Aug 24, 2023 15:38:27 GMT
The more you look into the vaccine side-effects, the more ominous it becomes. I have decided not to have another covid shot after looking at all the growing evidence.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Aug 28, 2023 18:06:46 GMT
No surprise the BBC is in full propaganda mode already pushing the success of the third season of the 100. The Men’s Oval Invincibles won the tournament after a remarkable batting turn-a-round, at one stage being 34-5 off 35 balls, finally scoring 161-5. Neeshan (57*) and Tom Curran (67*) were the heroes and did all the damage. Jos Buttler’s Manchester Originals never seemed able to keep up with the batting rate, after their sails were deflated by the Invincibles momentum-shifting come-back, falling 14 runs short. The Women’s competition was won by the Southern Brave. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/scorecard/ECKE1000716Everyone knew this third season was the all-important one, but poor weather and the fallout from the Ashes didn’t help. Certainly, the TV coverage showed a fair number of empty seats at the TMGs as the tournament progressed. No doubt both the ECB and the BBC will focus on the positives and not the negatives when the stats are published. The article below ends oddly limp: “Still, this latest season shows that it might just be on to something. It is, after all, just another game of cricket." www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/6663544
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