GH on Marnus the captain, Joe the genius, Amelia the irresistible, and Saudi Arabia the awful - apologies, an incomplete version of this went out earlier …
1. That he is always referred to as ‘Marnus”, not Labuschange. Like some female politicians, why does he get singled out for the chummy first name use?
2. Constant, irritating fidgety movements at the crease. If people think Smith is bad, he ain’t got nothing on ‘Marnus’
3. Chewing gum and blowing bubbles. Most of us stopped doing that in 6th grade.
4. Slow, sulky walks off after being given out. Don’t worry mate, you’ve never been out in your life have you?
5. Smart alec comments at batsmen from close in. Somebody should tell him that’s no longer allowed under Pat.
6. Cultivated air of insouciance or nonchalance. Yeah mate, your so cool.
7. The sort of shit displayed in the video. What a plonker.
Actually that’s only seven, but I’m sure others can find more.
1. On Sam Konstas: leave the kid alone for a couple of years, as they did Ponting. It worked then. A few years ago certain nongs wanted to pick Travis Dean for Australia after one game (admittedly a remarkable one). He's not been so good since.
2. Agree with you completely about Amelia Kerr. She may be my favourite cricketer, the first non-Australian to get the gong since Basil D'Oliveira.
Seems like all we see from Marnus when he has a c next to his name is a shitshow of one kind or another. To paraphrase a bit, putting on one shitshow might be unfortunate but two starts to make it smell of carelessness and unsuitability for the role.
PS how many times did ML follow through on the middle of the pitch?
PPS thanks for the reminder to sort out a babysitter for TMBG in a few weeks. Glad to hear I’ve a good show to look forward to.
Surprised at your vehemence toward Saudi Arabia given your (understandable) sympathies toward Israel. The Hamas/Hezbollah/Houtih attacks seem grounded in Shia fundamentalist Iran's determination to not allow a reapproachment between Israel and more "moderate" Sunni Arab states led by Saudi Arabia as part of the Abraham Accords. If we are going to get precious about every country's human rights records we should hardly be playing Pakistan, and be prepared to expel the USA after Trump turns it into a fascist state. The perfect is the enemy of the tolerable, if countries aren't overtly interfering in their neighbours' welfare.
Ten things I hate about Marnus…
1. That he is always referred to as ‘Marnus”, not Labuschange. Like some female politicians, why does he get singled out for the chummy first name use?
2. Constant, irritating fidgety movements at the crease. If people think Smith is bad, he ain’t got nothing on ‘Marnus’
3. Chewing gum and blowing bubbles. Most of us stopped doing that in 6th grade.
4. Slow, sulky walks off after being given out. Don’t worry mate, you’ve never been out in your life have you?
5. Smart alec comments at batsmen from close in. Somebody should tell him that’s no longer allowed under Pat.
6. Cultivated air of insouciance or nonchalance. Yeah mate, your so cool.
7. The sort of shit displayed in the video. What a plonker.
Actually that’s only seven, but I’m sure others can find more.
I should introduce you to our colleague Andrew Faulkner!
Perhaps Marnie is not referred to as that other thing because they can't spell his name either.
1. On Sam Konstas: leave the kid alone for a couple of years, as they did Ponting. It worked then. A few years ago certain nongs wanted to pick Travis Dean for Australia after one game (admittedly a remarkable one). He's not been so good since.
2. Agree with you completely about Amelia Kerr. She may be my favourite cricketer, the first non-Australian to get the gong since Basil D'Oliveira.
Seems like all we see from Marnus when he has a c next to his name is a shitshow of one kind or another. To paraphrase a bit, putting on one shitshow might be unfortunate but two starts to make it smell of carelessness and unsuitability for the role.
PS how many times did ML follow through on the middle of the pitch?
PPS thanks for the reminder to sort out a babysitter for TMBG in a few weeks. Glad to hear I’ve a good show to look forward to.
Someone has signed me up on my work email to the Cato institute. Maybe I’ll read them now lol
Surprised at your vehemence toward Saudi Arabia given your (understandable) sympathies toward Israel. The Hamas/Hezbollah/Houtih attacks seem grounded in Shia fundamentalist Iran's determination to not allow a reapproachment between Israel and more "moderate" Sunni Arab states led by Saudi Arabia as part of the Abraham Accords. If we are going to get precious about every country's human rights records we should hardly be playing Pakistan, and be prepared to expel the USA after Trump turns it into a fascist state. The perfect is the enemy of the tolerable, if countries aren't overtly interfering in their neighbours' welfare.