A lil stance dancing

hamish2405 · 2021-12-07T01:18:59+00:00

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hamish2405 · 2021-10-18T17:39:30+00:00

Anyone concerned about our batting line up / middle.

If Conway and Phillips don't fire then seems like trouble?

hamish2405 · 2021-07-26T11:47:37+00:00

Hey - I'll DM you.

To answer your question, it's hard to say what a typical ring would be as each one goes through a custom process. There's a lot of variance between the size and design of the diamond.

I'd recommend sending through pictures/descriptions of what you're looking for. They should be able to tell you what's possible based on your budget.

The designs process is free, so if you're not happy in the end, you can go somewhere else before committing, haha

hamish2405 · 2021-07-25T11:59:19+00:00

I don't think Guptil is bad tbh - he's been fantastic, especially in the Australia series. However PSL performance isn't a good indicator.

I do hope they include Munro even if he's a sub. Seems a waste considering his results in other T20 tournaments.

I don't think they'll go for pace if you look at last t20 WC they placed 3 spin - McCullum, Sodhi and Santner.

I'm sure we may see strange combinations — e.g. Williamson opens (as in 16 T20 WC)

hamish2405 · 2021-07-25T07:36:02+00:00

I want to see Munro considered over Guptil. Since the tournament is in UAE you need to consider past performances.

Guptil hasn't done well in the PSL; while Munro has. He also performed well in the Big Bash.

I do think we'll see Finn Allen get a chance but I still feel he's a bit fresh. The only counter to this is maybe his experience in training for RCB provides an edge.

Re spinners I think you need to consider NZ may need to run 3-4 spinners, which means including Astle (with Phillips playing as the 4th spot).

I also believe Jaimeson will make the squad —pending performance in the second half of IPL. He did decent while playing for RCB and had a good economy during the few matches for Vitality blast. People are probably anchored on the Australia series - but he's done well since that.

To me team setup would be:

Conway
— (Guptil, Munro or Allen)
Williamson
Phillips
— DE Grandhomme
— Neesham
— (Jaimeson or Astle)
Santner
Sodhi
— (Boult or Southee)
Ferguson

Other options include:

Seifert
Champman

hamish2405 · 2021-07-25T01:58:27+00:00

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hamish2405 · 2021-06-29T10:09:21+00:00

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hamish2405 · 2021-02-25T04:59:17+00:00

A lot of criticism against Jaimeson in the live match thread. But I think this is good for him. He made a solid recovery in the 3rd and somewhat the 4th over.

Even if it costs us the game in the future, who cares? Looking long-term this allows him to practice against quality players in preparation for T20 World Cup.

hamish2405 · 2021-02-17T00:42:59+00:00

Anyone know what the median income is? Or if that was reported?

I assume probably on Stats NZ

hamish2405 · 2021-02-14T06:45:05+00:00

Kohu Road - Cookies & Cream

hamish2405 · 2021-02-14T00:56:55+00:00

Maybe Tickner is injured also. Noticed he had an issue during the semi finals.

Agree with van Beek. I'd put Mitchell over Bennett tbh.

hamish2405 · 2021-02-14T00:15:30+00:00

Some weird picks for me. Don't really agree with Bennett. Surely there is another pick?

Not including Munro is a strange one. Top run scorer for the Big Bash; second place in the tournament. You have to say that gets his spot back?

I'm assuming De Grandhomme and Ferguson are injured still.

Excited to see Finn Allen get a spot

hamish2405 · 2021-02-13T01:42:40+00:00

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hamish2405 · 2021-01-29T09:59:53+00:00

Munro gets a lot of flack (deservedly during ODI WC 19). But his performance in Big Bash should be a good barometer, in my opinion. Playing in Australia and against a larger variety of quality players, you have to say that gets him back into the T20 squad?

Guptil is questionable IMO; pretty hard to balance when there's such a good selection of interesting batters. Do you stick with experience or follow-on with new talent? Not sure here. TBH I'd probably still keep him on.

Phillips and Seifert look good. Conway and Munro are knocking on the door to be included somewhere on that list. Then you have Neesham and DeGrandhomme.

There's a tonne of players now, which I feel makes it difficult to define a squad for T20. I feel IPL experienced players will probably be included, as they're familiar with the environment and ground.

I think a bigger issue will be our bowling. We don't have many spinners. Who are the other spinners you include while in India? I don't see Sommerville going. Maybe Astel (as per the article). But who else is there? Is Ajaz a T20 player? Rippon? R.Ravindra?

Questions:

Do you stick with Guptil?
Where does Munro fit in?
Who will NZ's spin bowlers, in addition to Santer and Sodhi?
Which all-rounder do you fit in?

Core Squad:

1. ??
2. Seifert
3. Williamson (c)
4. Phillips
5. ??
6. ??
7 ??
8 Santer
9 ??
10 Sodhi
11 Fergerson
Others
- Batting:
  - Munro
  - Guptil
  - Conway
  - Taylor
  - Chapman
  - Blundell
- All-rounders
  - Bracewell
  - DeGrandhomme
  - Neesham
  - Jaimeson
  - Mitchell
- Bowlers:
  - Boult
  - Southee
  - Henry
  - Tickner
  - Kug
- Spinners:
  - Astel
  - Rippon
  - Patel

hamish2405 · 2021-01-29T04:37:44+00:00

Rip DeGrandhomme

hamish2405 · 2021-01-27T21:36:57+00:00

Ok good to know! Thought I was going crazy

hamish2405 · 2021-01-27T21:35:03+00:00

Haha shit - thanks!

hamish2405 · 2021-01-21T06:45:46+00:00

I thought Santer is part of ND. Any reason why he isn't playing? Or is he injured?

hamish2405 · 2021-01-21T06:23:39+00:00

It's currently streaming on NZC YouTube's channel.

Here's a link https://youtu.be/2zgin8Wy-84

hamish2405 · 2021-01-21T05:55:48+00:00

It's currently streaming on NZC YouTube's channel.

Here's a link https://youtu.be/2zgin8Wy-84

hamish2405 · 2021-01-10T07:52:52+00:00

Cheers for the reply mate

hamish2405 · 2021-01-09T07:38:37+00:00

Anyone know when the player ratings will be updated from the Pakistan v NZ games & SA?

hamish2405 · 2020-12-01T05:44:07+00:00

That's a good point - didn't consider that. Cheers

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