Australia's Next Captain

roo boys! · December 10, 2010, 01:27:36 PM

I still believe Watto could be our man.

Alex7089 · December 10, 2010, 01:31:50 PM

So do I. Watto or Haddin or both, one VC the other C, IMHO. Behind the stumps is a good place to captain a side IMO.

RiOtChEsS · December 10, 2010, 01:33:29 PM

eeek the only team watto has captained is fantasy cricket teams and brad haddin is like 63 :P

Alex7089 · December 10, 2010, 01:36:07 PM

Haddin is 33... :P

roo boys! · December 10, 2010, 01:37:47 PM

Yeah I think Haddin could VC maybe but not much point bringing in a new captain who is only a few years younger than our current one ::)

Alex7089 · December 10, 2010, 01:39:28 PM

If he is the best option ::)
Besides Haddin didn't really get a go at international level until he was 30-31 so he could go for quite a few years yet...

roo boys! · December 10, 2010, 01:40:33 PM

But also keepers are often injury riddled (broken finger etc) so he would miss a few tests here or there....

bomberboy0618 · December 10, 2010, 01:41:57 PM

Quote from: Alex7089 on December 10, 2010, 01:39:28 PM
If he is the best option ::)
Besides Haddin didn't really get a go at international level until he was 30-31 so he could go for quite a few years yet...

that doesnt mean anything though, otherwise we should of held warne back and hed still be playing ;)

8-6 Suited · December 10, 2010, 01:45:06 PM

Needs to be younger, so will likely be Tim Paine.

Alex7089 · December 10, 2010, 01:45:23 PM

Quote from: bomberboy0618 on December 10, 2010, 01:41:57 PM
Quote from: Alex7089 on December 10, 2010, 01:39:28 PM
If he is the best option ::)
Besides Haddin didn't really get a go at international level until he was 30-31 so he could go for quite a few years yet...
that doesnt mean anything though, otherwise we should of held warne back and hed still be playing ;)

Well I don't think that the selectors were thinking 'Wait, if we don't play this kid for 5 years he'll still be around when Australia goes to the shower.'

It just happens when they don't get a chance due to Gilly etc.
Happens in footy as well, usually, there are exceptions.

Justin Bieber · December 10, 2010, 01:47:52 PM

Quote from: 8-6 Suited on December 10, 2010, 01:45:06 PM
Needs to be younger, so will likely be Tim Paine.

I prefer somebody young who can get International Experience and grow into a Captain. Give him some leadership duties every now and again for 2-3 years then let him take on Captaincy.

RiOtChEsS · December 10, 2010, 01:54:59 PM

Quote from: Hellopplz on December 10, 2010, 01:47:52 PM
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on December 10, 2010, 01:45:06 PM
Needs to be younger, so will likely be Tim Paine.
I prefer somebody young who can get International Experience and grow into a Captain. Give him some leadership duties every now and again for 2-3 years then let him take on Captaincy.

sounds like clarke is ur man HP

roo boys! · December 10, 2010, 01:55:52 PM

QuoteIt just happens when they don't get a chance due to Gilly etc.
Happens in footy as well, usually, there are exceptions.

Like with Stuart MacGill, he would have got games any other time but he just happened to be around when Warnie was.

Junktimer · December 10, 2010, 01:56:06 PM

WARNIE.

Hawka · December 10, 2010, 03:53:06 PM

Cameron White when punter goes if that fails well there is always north who just needs to score runs who can captain but when both of these players are retired a guy called mitchell marsh will b captaining he is only 19 so give him a few years