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Originally Posted by Maranello The WAT 2nd XI does have many big names and some rising stars; however, the key question remains: will enough of their guys actually turn up to give us a game? There are doubts about the availability of 5 of the 11 players (Goatman, Pete, Seamer, Lemming, Mongoose) for varying reasons (injury, too much other cricket, etc) and hence can the remaining six stars give the impressive First XI guys a game? Or will it be another white-wash? |
Well, the 2nd XI selectors asked R W S, Richard Jenkins and Mark Kidger to play, yet none were forthcoming with the desire to represent the team. But alas, the team moves on. As for the controversial selections of Goatman, Pete, Seamer, Lemming and Mongoose, the selectors couldn't resist, though not having prior word from them. There are fears that Goatman may not be able to make the game as he is relocating to hope to continue his career with Yorkshire. Apparently Yorks are keen for him to hit the pre season and don't want any early distractions. Seamer might also be busy knocking over a few for Queensland. In any case, the selectors in news just through, have announced the reserves. They are, in order of runs:
1. The Phantom Ram
2. Victor Frankenstein
3. Milo
4. Shaka (Another with serious doubts, actually replacing Scott-Wozniak, another who declined the lucrative offer)
5. imaginarydiva (Also with doubts)
For that reason, three replacements for the replacements have been called up! Amazing! The 2nd XI selectors will stop at nothing. They are:
1. John
2. cantplaycanttalk
3. Trescothick
And yes, Andy, the 2nd XI selectors have announced that John will be on a Kolpak Deal as the overseas players allotments are filled. OF is on a Kolpak Deal in the First XI, after kindly choosing to put his team before the lucrative deal of captaining the Czech Republic.
And what a cat out of the bag by selecting Oliver, the No.11 to open the batting. TTFC, I'm keen to only block out your spin or leave it go to the keeper. The bowlers I'll have my eye on to hit are: Oliver (I'll be able to contain the early swing), Andy Mellon (I'll easily account for his pies) and vvvrulz, who, apart from the odd fiery barrage and unplayable delivery, will be breakfast for me to contain. As for the batsmen I'll have my eye on: The dangerous Teatime FatCat, reknowned shaky starter yet Andrew Symonds like once he gets going, Notts Exile and Oliver (always good to remove the openers) and Andrew Mellon, to stop a potential late enslaught. I think the 1st XI are home already. Talk of unrest and the non-appearance of several players to the 2nd XI training camp have started these rumours.