Forum Home Forum Home » Letter To The Editor » Player Discussion
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Andrew Symonds
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

Andrew Symonds

 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <123>
Poll Question: Can Roy be a good test player?
Poll Choice Votes Poll Statistics
15 [53.57%]
13 [46.43%]
You can not vote in this poll

Author
Message
cricket_mstr View Drop Down
First Slip
First Slip
Avatar
Cricketer of the Week

Joined: 09 December 2005
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 863
Post Options Post Options   Quote cricket_mstr Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Andrew Symonds
    Posted: 21 April 2006 at 11:58am
Symonds just can't make the right decisions in test cricket, he doesn't know whether to slog or block
Cricket watcher but tennis player :)
Back to Top
eddyc_solid View Drop Down
Square Leg
Square Leg
Avatar

Joined: 04 April 2006
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 468
Post Options Post Options   Quote eddyc_solid Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 12:31pm
he definately looked uneasy against ntini thats for sure
The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief.
Back to Top
mazzybabe.uk View Drop Down
First Slip
First Slip
Avatar

Joined: 17 April 2006
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 783
Post Options Post Options   Quote mazzybabe.uk Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 2:56pm
maybe cos ntini got him on the grill splitting his lip
Back to Top
lost_mullet View Drop Down
12th Man
12th Man


Joined: 19 April 2006
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 48
Post Options Post Options   Quote lost_mullet Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 2:59pm

ntini was bowling very well and was getting it to move alot, any player should have had diffulculties but he got himself in a hole by always going across and getting stuck on the crease.

If u look at his record lbw isn't his most often dismisall so that explains how different his playing.

cmon aussie cmon
Back to Top
eddyc_solid View Drop Down
Square Leg
Square Leg
Avatar

Joined: 04 April 2006
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 468
Post Options Post Options   Quote eddyc_solid Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 3:03pm
id prfer he get out playing an attacking shot than getting pinned on the crease all the time like he does in test
The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief.
Back to Top
lost_mullet View Drop Down
12th Man
12th Man


Joined: 19 April 2006
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 48
Post Options Post Options   Quote lost_mullet Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 3:07pm
yer same here, atleast he will get out playing a shot.
cmon aussie cmon
Back to Top
CHAKA! View Drop Down
12th Man
12th Man
Avatar

Joined: 06 April 2006
Location: Iraq
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 42
Post Options Post Options   Quote CHAKA! Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 3:10pm
symonds has not been able to adjust to test cricket because his
such an attacking player and you can't just play attacking cricket all
the time in test cricket
KISS-KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID!
Back to Top
lost_mullet View Drop Down
12th Man
12th Man


Joined: 19 April 2006
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 48
Post Options Post Options   Quote lost_mullet Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 3:14pm
that makes no sense at all clobber, he has been getting out defending because he thinks your not allowed to attack in tests basically.
cmon aussie cmon
Back to Top
Clobber View Drop Down
Captain
Captain
Avatar

Joined: 03 January 2006
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 8838
Post Options Post Options   Quote Clobber Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 3:17pm
Originally posted by lost_mullet

that makes no sense at all clobber, he has been getting out defending because he thinks your not allowed to attack in tests basically.


ummm...WHAT?

I haven't even posted in this thread
Back to Top
eddyc_solid View Drop Down
Square Leg
Square Leg
Avatar

Joined: 04 April 2006
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 468
Post Options Post Options   Quote eddyc_solid Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 3:18pm
Gilchrist,afridi thats all they ever do is attack
The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief.
Back to Top
lost_mullet View Drop Down
12th Man
12th Man


Joined: 19 April 2006
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 48
Post Options Post Options   Quote lost_mullet Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 3:21pm
woops sorry (Very funny) i meant chaka sorry alot i got confused
cmon aussie cmon
Back to Top
CHAKA! View Drop Down
12th Man
12th Man
Avatar

Joined: 06 April 2006
Location: Iraq
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 42
Post Options Post Options   Quote CHAKA! Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 3:48pm
what about the last test the aussies played against sa where symonds
made i think 29 of about 25 balls he was being attacking there.
KISS-KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID!
Back to Top
eddyc_solid View Drop Down
Square Leg
Square Leg
Avatar

Joined: 04 April 2006
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 468
Post Options Post Options   Quote eddyc_solid Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 4:04pm
he was playing very well too,how did he get out again?
The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief.
Back to Top
Clobber View Drop Down
Captain
Captain
Avatar

Joined: 03 January 2006
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 8838
Post Options Post Options   Quote Clobber Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 4:09pm
didn't he hit one straight up in the air?
Back to Top
eddyc_solid View Drop Down
Square Leg
Square Leg
Avatar

Joined: 04 April 2006
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 468
Post Options Post Options   Quote eddyc_solid Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 4:10pm
caught by boje i think
The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief.
Back to Top
Jyothika View Drop Down
Extra Cover
Extra Cover
Avatar

Joined: 29 January 2006
Location: India
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 523
Post Options Post Options   Quote Jyothika Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 April 2006 at 6:24pm
Originally posted by cricket_mstr

Symonds just can't make the right decisions in test cricket, he doesn't know whether to slog or block


Yep, i agree. But, i think if he did know, he'd make a very good test player.
Back to Top
daisy77 View Drop Down
Opener
Opener
Avatar
Lara Fan

Joined: 05 December 2005
Location: Trinidad and Tobago
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2488
Post Options Post Options   Quote daisy77 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 April 2006 at 12:53am
It is possible for him to adjust for test cricket. He might have to change his technique a bit though since he is such an attacking player.
Back to Top
tonkingtommo View Drop Down
12th Man
12th Man
Avatar

Joined: 15 April 2007
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 14
Post Options Post Options   Quote tonkingtommo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 April 2007 at 9:38am

andrew symonds is a legend    not a good test player did any of u guys see that 150!!!

andrew symonds is a dead set legend!
Back to Top
Clobber View Drop Down
Captain
Captain
Avatar

Joined: 03 January 2006
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 8838
Post Options Post Options   Quote Clobber Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 April 2007 at 9:53am
Did you see who it was against???
Back to Top
schmo View Drop Down
12th Man
12th Man


Joined: 18 April 2007
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1
Post Options Post Options   Quote schmo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 April 2007 at 10:03am

What was said earlier was right, a true all rounder will be in a side for either their batting or bowling. Symonds is more than capable in ODIs in the batting side of things, and his fielding has to be worth 10 runs a game, and his multidimentional bowling is another asset to his limited overs game. In the test arena however, Australia are blessed with so much talent that players like Roy find it had to cement a place in the side because there is always pressure on the from other players. As far as a test all rounder goes, I dont think Symonds could hold a place as a straight batsman or bowler, but he provides another side with his fielding it must not be forgotten. Say Australia field for 180 overs in a test, I have already said he would save 10 runs a game on a ODI, so in 180 over he may be saving 30-40 runs in the field. Add this onto his batting and his bowling and suddenly it looks alot better. Also the Australian team also speaks so highly of him when he does come into a team, they always say he lifts the team with his sense of humour.

In conclusion, as a ODI all rounder, I don't think anyone here wouldn't have Symonds in the Australian side, but as a test player, he can't hold his place with a single facet of his game, but the 3 facets he does bring to the team makes him a more than worthy replacement for an injured player.
Back to Top
sammythola7 View Drop Down
3rd Man
3rd Man
Avatar

Joined: 02 May 2007
Location: South Africa
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 187
Post Options Post Options   Quote sammythola7 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 May 2007 at 11:08am
Symonds is a fantastic all-rounder, maybe a bit dotchy in Tests, but a good asset to Australian agression.
Your Fear in a snake is your faith in the snake's ability to bite you.
Back to Top
Bettis91 View Drop Down
Short Leg
Short Leg
Avatar

Joined: 26 May 2007
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 63
Post Options Post Options   Quote Bettis91 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 June 2007 at 4:31pm
hey should only be in one day because he is a big hitter and can bowl good as well
Let's Get Down To Business
Back to Top
spin wizard View Drop Down
Opening Bowler
Opening Bowler
Avatar
The world’s next great spinner

Joined: 21 January 2006
Location: Saint Vincent
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9453
Post Options Post Options   Quote spin wizard Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 June 2007 at 1:40am
He is very vital to their ODI side but he is a waste to Aussie test side. There are many better than him who are waiting for e.g, Hodge - ever heard of a man making a ton and getting drop in the next match.
In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage.
Back to Top
MP12 View Drop Down
Middle-Order Batsman
Middle-Order Batsman
Avatar

Joined: 24 April 2006
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4221
Post Options Post Options   Quote MP12 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 June 2007 at 6:31am
He actually made a double century! I don't think the selectors have the guts to drop Symonds unless he doesn't preform!
Back to Top
tonks007 View Drop Down
First Slip
First Slip
Avatar

Joined: 30 January 2007
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 862
Post Options Post Options   Quote tonks007 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 June 2007 at 2:25am
Well, in my opinion, Symonds is a much better asset to the Australian test side than Watson, yet, Watson will walk into the side and Symonds cant hold his spot??? Symonds is a better bowler, batsman, fielder, all round cricketer and if it was up to me, Watson wouldnt even be carrying the drinks for Australia! Symonds should be a definate starter along with Hodge.
even the sun shines on a dogs ass some days
Back to Top
spin wizard View Drop Down
Opening Bowler
Opening Bowler
Avatar
The world’s next great spinner

Joined: 21 January 2006
Location: Saint Vincent
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9453
Post Options Post Options   Quote spin wizard Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 June 2007 at 3:00am
Can't help but agreeing with you mate!
In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage.
Back to Top
garrywarne View Drop Down
3rd Man
3rd Man


Joined: 01 November 2007
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 207
Post Options Post Options   Quote garrywarne Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 November 2007 at 8:59am
Originally posted by tonks007

Well, in my opinion, Symonds is a much better asset to the Australian test side than Watson, yet, Watson will walk into the side and Symonds cant hold his spot??? Symonds is a better bowler, batsman, fielder, all round cricketer and if it was up to me, Watson wouldnt even be carrying the drinks for Australia! Symonds should be a definate starter along with Hodge.

If watson didn't get injured every time he movers his arms I would disagree with you but seeing he does I do agree with you, but i do have doubts over Roy in tests.
Back to Top
spin wizard View Drop Down
Opening Bowler
Opening Bowler
Avatar
The world’s next great spinner

Joined: 21 January 2006
Location: Saint Vincent
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9453
Post Options Post Options   Quote spin wizard Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 November 2007 at 2:34am

Injured or not, Watson is pretty ordinary compare to the other Aussie boys!

In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage.
Back to Top
garrywarne View Drop Down
3rd Man
3rd Man


Joined: 01 November 2007
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 207
Post Options Post Options   Quote garrywarne Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 November 2007 at 8:27am
Originally posted by spin wizard

Injured or not, Watson is pretty ordinary compare to the other Aussie boys!


I beg to differ.
Back to Top
143no View Drop Down
Opener
Opener
Avatar
Final warning for running on the pitch

Joined: 23 October 2006
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2516
Post Options Post Options   Quote 143no Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 November 2007 at 11:11am
We are talking ability garry, not looks.
Monkey see, Monkey do.
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <123>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.71
Copyright ©2001-2011 Web Wiz

This page was generated in 0.863 seconds.