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kev2006 
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 Topic: Player of the World Cup?Posted: 03 May 2007 at 12:34pm |
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Suprising that Hayden didn't take out the award considering he was just unstoppable throughout the tournament. according to cricinfo he wasn't dismissed inside the first 10 overs once throughout and scored not just off bad deliveries but also off good length ones too which is why he was so devastating.
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tonks007
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Posted: 29 April 2007 at 7:14am |
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McGrath broke all the records, Hayden didn't.
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bondy
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Posted: 29 April 2007 at 6:51am |
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Hayden was robbed.
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Good one Graham!
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Migara
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Posted: 29 April 2007 at 6:38am |
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Matty Hayden was my MOT. no grudges, McGrath is a deserving one.
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tonks007
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Posted: 29 April 2007 at 6:13am |
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Glenn McGrath it is!
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wiseguy
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Posted: 28 April 2007 at 11:22am |
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Mahela with the sort of form, is also a contender, Malinga bagging five in the match can get it, Hayden needs just a fifty, macgrath only 3 wickets, so a lot in the running for the player of the tournament!
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so far so good!
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Migara
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Posted: 28 April 2007 at 10:12am |
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Well a winning hundred from Jayawardena wll make him MOT. A sawashbuckling 150 from Jayasuriya will also do the same. But in reality it is going to be Hayden, McGrath or Murali.
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tonks007
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Posted: 27 April 2007 at 7:05am |
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spin wizard
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 2:34pm |
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I think the man of the tournament is decided differently. I am seeing something about points thing and McGrath is leading the hunt with Jayawardena behind him. I just think right now, it should be between the 2 Aussie blokes. If mahela makes a ton in the final then yeah, he could get it as he has been superb in most of the super 8's to now.
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In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage.
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bondy
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 6:02am |
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Guess will have to wait and see then. I'm not saying Hogg will get it, in fact I don't think he will, but I think he should've been top three along with Hayden and Murali. |
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Good one Graham!
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tonks007
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 5:39am |
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I do agree that he is under rated. Michael Clarke is also one of the "others" who seems to go un noticed. Over 400 runs and has the highest batting average (for a batsman) of the tournament. These are huge contibutors but as i said, consistent and magnificent are totally different. McGrath's record for most wickets in a WC, Hayden 50 runs away from breaking Tendulkars record for most runs in a WC, Murali's sensational bowling statistics, these are what i consider to be magnificent and should win the MOTT because of these brilliant efforts and the others are worthy of a mention and that's about it.
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bondy
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 5:24am |
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I'm a big fan of his and often like to think of others that can be rewarded for their success apart from the main few. In my opinion he is very, very underrated. |
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Good one Graham!
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tonks007
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 5:16am |
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Bit touchy today Bondy??? Whats bothering you? Its not the fact you got thumped in the semi and your captain resigned is it????
 How could Hogg get player of the tournament over McGrath, Hayden or Murali? What a strange statement to make....Big difference between being consistent and magnificent.
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bondy
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 5:05am |
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No need to single me out tonks, we all make mistakes.
Anyhoo...while most people are saying Hayden and Murli I think Hogg has a strong case for player of the tournament. Talk about consistentcy. He has been excellent throughout. Good on him for proving many of his pre-tournament critics wrong.
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Good one Graham!
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tonks007
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 4:45am |
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Migara
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 4:47pm |
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Jayawardane is second on the most runs scored list. With his captaincy added, he can be a good runner for it. MOT will be one of floowing five. Hayden, Jayawardane, Murali, McGrath and Kallis
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spin wizard
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 2:01pm |
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Smith, Kallis, Ponting and Hayden have all been brilliant for this World Cup. If they all perform today, we might get a match!
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bondy
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 1:37pm |
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I'm backing Kallis to hold there innings together, they'll look to bat around him while keeping the scoring rate ticking over.
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Good one Graham!
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W.G.
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 1:22pm |
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Indeed, the 170+ captain's knock that Smith is about to produce could well swing it for him.
God - it's an odd feeling wanting that muppet to do well. |
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If you are in doubt, think about it - then bat. If you have very big doubts, consult a colleague - then bat. |
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Clobber
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 1:20pm |
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I'd wait until after the final before passing judgement
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bondy
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 12:11pm |
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Spot on there mate.
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Good one Graham!
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spin wizard
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Posted: 23 April 2007 at 5:08pm |
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I think Hayden should receive the player of the world cup award. 3 tons and none ae against the minnows.
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Bennos
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Posted: 23 April 2007 at 2:11pm |
I base my MOTT purely on fast bursts of entertainment
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Mojo
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Posted: 23 April 2007 at 1:55pm |
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I think Man of the Tournament is about consistent performances and match-winning efforts. Gibbs's 6 sixes, while hugely entertaining to many, certainly isn't enough to warrant a MOTT award for him.
Edited by Mojo - 23 April 2007 at 1:55pm |
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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here may not necessarily reflect the opinions of any other forum members. They are the express property of Mojo.
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Bennos
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Posted: 23 April 2007 at 1:31pm |
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Gibbs for his sixes :)
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bondy
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Posted: 23 April 2007 at 1:00pm |
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Hayden must deserve this award. He has batted consistently throughout the tournament with great authority.
Good on him. Admittedly I had written him off as not only a one-day player but as a batsman not so long ago. Once again he has proven me wrong.
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Good one Graham!
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W.G.
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Posted: 23 April 2007 at 12:54pm |
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^ still off topic and purposefully so ^
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When you win the toss - bat.
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bondy
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Posted: 23 April 2007 at 12:48pm |
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We do it occasionally, not harm in it. Don't want to publically make a fool of yourself do you?
Edited by bond2322 - 23 April 2007 at 12:50pm |
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Good one Graham!
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W.G.
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Posted: 23 April 2007 at 12:46pm |
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^ off topic ^
Such questions should be made through PM and not at the expense of a thread. |
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When you win the toss - bat.
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bondy
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Posted: 23 April 2007 at 12:44pm |
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I'm curious as to why you have returned W.G? Not so long ago you left with your tail between your legs only to return.. learnt your lesson I hope?
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Good one Graham!
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