tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post4339849892048175000..comments2024-03-27T15:13:59.768+00:00Comments on Derbyshire Cricket - Peakfan's blog: The Season PreviewPeakfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-18250938895973891802018-04-08T20:36:17.390+01:002018-04-08T20:36:17.390+01:00Bowling looks ok but injury records and age profil...Bowling looks ok but injury records and age profile cause some nervousness <br />Batting looks light based on career records <br />Top 6 perhaps <br />Best hope T20 subject to 2 signings and J Wright’s nous Paul Fitzpatricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-36022197219595280752018-04-08T19:31:50.889+01:002018-04-08T19:31:50.889+01:00Let's hope the 6 seam bowlers in that side is ...Let's hope the 6 seam bowlers in that side is enough!jaspernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-45262207129117208302018-04-08T16:01:52.683+01:002018-04-08T16:01:52.683+01:00Can't argue there, Huw. I think the only quest...Can't argue there, Huw. I think the only question mark is the batting order of 9 to 11. And I wouldnt expect major runs from any of them. <br />Wickets though...Peakfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-86045292524587451452018-04-08T15:57:08.996+01:002018-04-08T15:57:08.996+01:00I would envisage the line up for the opening game ...I would envisage the line up for the opening game being something along the lines of <br /><br />1. Godleman<br />2. Slater <br />3. Reece<br />4. Madsen<br />5. Hughes<br />6. Critchley<br />7. Smit<br />8. Viljoen<br />9. Oliver<br />10. Rampaul<br />11. DavisHuw Lloydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-7160997748731722292018-04-08T15:28:13.916+01:002018-04-08T15:28:13.916+01:00..and maybe a snorkel in the other pocket!..and maybe a snorkel in the other pocket!jaspernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-89622994336460819762018-04-08T13:53:02.876+01:002018-04-08T13:53:02.876+01:00I omitted the very talented Calum Brodrick from th...I omitted the very talented Calum Brodrick from the batting options, as you have. <br />Make no mistake, the lad is a good cricketer and I could see him forcing a way into the side in the next couple of seasons.<br />He's a fighter, for sure<br />As for that attire, I would go for the jacket..with a small bottle of suncream in the pocket as a sign of optimism!Peakfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-73791428354733815322018-04-08T12:05:12.350+01:002018-04-08T12:05:12.350+01:00Let's look at what we've got on the bowlin...Let's look at what we've got on the bowling front, with HV, RR, Olivier, Davis, Dino, backed up by Reece and Hughes we have in my opinion enough options for rotation and picking 'horses for courses' during the 1st part of the season , with Critch, Qadri and Madsen as the spin options. This of course is injury permitting, with the greatest respect to Taylor and Gleadall if we see much of these before the T20 then injuries have severely hit yet again or the 'new' streamline model has had an early season kick in the you know what's. I notice today that Charlie Hartley is named in the squad for tomorrow's friendly (another seamer) <br />On the batting front I'm curious to see who bats where, this time last season we were told that Thakor will be given a run at 3, who will it be now? I'm a believer in letting your best couple of batsman pick where they want to line up. Billy will obviously open but what number will we see Mads bat at? With Slater, Reece, Hughes, Smit, Wilson, Hosein and Critch again we have options, I don't believe we'll see Kettleborough in the 1st team, even if the Cricketer has earmarked him as the one to watch. It just slaps as lazy journalism to me, after Critchleys exploits this winter he would be anyone's choice for 'one to watch' in my view.<br />I for one cannot wait to see the line up on day one and hopefully have a full days cricket at the 3aaa. Now then, do I pack my sun cream or my winter jacket???????Ashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-6119768882860170022018-04-07T18:36:44.099+01:002018-04-07T18:36:44.099+01:00I agree Huw. Smit has batted as high as 3 with suc...I agree Huw. Smit has batted as high as 3 with success in SA and Hosein has a fine technique. I would have few qualms had either to move up, though 7 is good for both, I think. Peakfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-15000947990250719312018-04-07T08:14:26.095+01:002018-04-07T08:14:26.095+01:00Steve, I would also have no problem with Smit or H...Steve, I would also have no problem with Smit or Hosein playing as a specialist batsman at 6 either.<br /><br />Don’t get me wrong, with Middlesex saying Compton can leave if he wants, I would love to see him move to us, but I am happyish with our squad.Huw Lloydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-3488590779810061362018-04-06T21:13:58.061+01:002018-04-06T21:13:58.061+01:00Well Steve, if we assume that 5 of the top 6 are G...Well Steve, if we assume that 5 of the top 6 are Godleman, Reece, Madsen, Hughes and Critchley, there's Slater and Wilson fighting for a place, plus Hosein and Kettleborough I guess. And there would always be the loan market to utilise for either dept.<br /><br />Not awash with players, but not convinced we can afford 'contingency' players to play in the seconds.<br /><br />Macdonell leaving was perhaps a surprise, but I think we're OK.<br /><br />And let's face it, like most counties, if we lose 2 or 3 players long term to injury we are screwed...Peakfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-62421431182829637322018-04-06T17:03:03.375+01:002018-04-06T17:03:03.375+01:00Leaving aside the wicketkeeping position, where yo...Leaving aside the wicketkeeping position, where you PF are as far away from my opinion as Anchorage is to Montevideo, the set up, especially after KB's ongoing commitment to strengthen the bowling, still seems to me a couple of injuries short of having the tail finding it's way up to number six. <br /><br />If two bowlers arrive, let's say for this discussion, and for the ages, they are Andy Roberts and Bishen Bedi, we then have Roberts, Viljoen, Rampaul, Davies, Paladino and Olivier, supported by Hughes, Madsen, Bedi and Critchley. That unit could, I think, survive a couple of injuries. <br /><br />Could the batting ? Obviously I'm not aware how far the budget stretches, but it seem numerically light? <br /><br />To be fair to Kim, he has stuck to the structure he said he would at the Supporters Evening at Chesterfield. Let's just hope we don't get too many rapped fingers on our sure to be bowler friendly home wickets! 😊 <br /><br />Can't imagine many dusk finishes on Day Four! Mutnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486724029772746725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-35281314198937468352018-04-05T22:06:45.671+01:002018-04-05T22:06:45.671+01:00Not sure you're being kind to Wayne there, Kei...Not sure you're being kind to Wayne there, Keith and one below par (for him) 4 day season was tempered by a stellar T20 one.<br /><br />He has a good few summers in him yet, as does Billy, who I rate in the longer forms.<br /><br />We'll see, but Middlesex will be a good benchmark of what will be possible. I rate them as the division's best, so...Peakfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-37608161736273630352018-04-05T20:49:46.005+01:002018-04-05T20:49:46.005+01:00I would bet good money with anyone that we won'...I would bet good money with anyone that we won't be top 4 in the CC. With Waynos decline continuing we have no reliable banker batsmen for 1000 runs a season. all can play cameos and score in dead matches, step forward alex hughes, but there's very little solidity to the batting (bar billy but his solidity is more in crease occupation rather than run scoring). Bowling, despite my reservations of having over half a side of non UK players when we are at full strength, looks good on paper if they can all stay fit. Here's hoping.<br /><br />KeithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com