End of Season W-A-T 1st XI v W-A-T Emerging Players

[Teatime FatCat]

Hello folks, no cricket so time for a silly thread I feel. As with earlier in the season, I have picked a W-A-T (it's a good job we're not called 'The' World A-Team forum isn't it?!) 1st XI based on the number of posts posted, but this time they're going to play the WAT Emerging Players. I have listed you all in batting order, which has then dictated the kind of player you are - feel free to argue with me about your description, and also to predict a match result and any amazing feats tht took place during it.


W-A-T 1st XI

Ernest - Captain and flashy opening bat. At his best in cold, miserable and wet conditions
Rachael - Dour blocker who eschews thrills for crease occupation (sometimes for days)
RBLC - Thrill-a-minute number 3 and leg spinning legend (sorry leg-end!)
Jenko - Nudger and nurdler, hungry for runs, but never happier than at teatime
Goaty - Big hitting middle-order player, never seen without his helmet, enjoys in-duckers
Kidger - Another big hitter, enjoys bashing 'em over cow and frightening the oppo with his beard
Kirsty - Free spirited stumper, absolutely loves spinners (well, one in particular!)
RWS - Known as the 'Edam Express' due to his pungent fast bowling and cheesy grin
Oliver - "Boy, boy for sale" Fresh faced pimply teenage fast bowing sensation, likes KitKats
Mike/Admin - Player coach, rules the players with a rod of iron and bowls very accomodating medium pace
Flan Flinger - Cheeky, loopy off-spinner, hints of a dodgy action but could turn an orange on the M4



W-A-T Emerging Players

Occ Fan - Opening Bat, not afraid to take on the big boys and wears his bruises with pride - British Bulldog
Notts Exile - Opening Bat, short and ferret-like, purveyor of the impossible single
Whips O-T-B - Veteran keeper / batsman, keeps younger players in check with good use of a cattle prod
Teatime F-C - Rotund spinning all-rounder, captain because it's his bat & ball and he'll take 'em home if he can't
Glam Wanderer - Welsh Wizard and part-time druid, big six hitter and beer tent clearer
Vic Frankenstein - Clinical run scorer, picking off singles with surgical prescision - a bit spooky
Sosternurter - Known recluse, publicity shy medium pacer, raging sledger when aroused
Mike Hock - Late order bat and occasional bowler, lover of soggy wickets and dunking his gingernuts
Pete - The man with no last name, nasty fasty who likes to put the wind up people (literally)
High O-L - Expert slipper and purveyor of a unique range of top-spinning dobblers, you miss he hits
David W - Wild eyed left arm fast bowler with a huge shaggy mane and a tendency towards expletives

12th Men - Beny & Statto, both superb fielders on their day, and absolutley dreadful when it's not

Commentator - Scott Woz, unique insights, but we are sure he is soon to return to playing the game.

[Richie Benauds Love Child]

Bring it on TTFC !

[Zainub]

Excellent post, and an even better idea TeatimeFatCat. Kept me laughing all the way through. My only complain is that both line ups have only English supporters - No BigMerv, No Benny no Nikhil - is this suppose to be an W-A-T England Supporters XI. And before I forget, I'm betting on an upset, I reckon the emerging players will trounce the first choice eleven.

[Richie Benauds Love Child]

I'm not so much betting on a win, more paying for a win (cheques in the post TTFC)

[Teatime FatCat]

Zainub baby, the teams are selected on the number of posts placed. Statto is the last man in at 161 posts. Beny is included and he's an Aussie, Nikhil was close to selction with 150 odd posts, and you yourself were bubbling under with 130 odd. Nationality is unimportant my friend!

[Zainub]

Originally Posted by Teatime FatCat

Zainub baby, the teams are selected on the number of posts placed. Statto is the last man in at 161 posts. Beny is included and he's an Aussie, Nikhil was close to selction with 150 odd posts, and you yourself were bubbling under with 130 odd. Nationality is unimportant my friend!

I see I see. Great Idea though.

[Notts Exile]

Originally Posted by Teatime FatCat

Notts Exile - Opening Bat, short and ferret-like, purveyor of the impossible single

Nice idea! Not quite accurate with the short and ferret like though!

[Occasional Fan]

We're going to need some umps, TTFC. Isn't there someone who goes straight down the middle with no real opinions on anything very important and a complete disregard of dissent from all quarters?

[Richie Benauds Love Child]

If that isnt an invite for catty remarks I dont know what is !!

Meeoooowww

[Occasional Fan]

I have no-one in mind, RBLC, but you're right: if I were TTFC I wouldn't answer it!