Phillip Hughes RIP
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
The bouncer should not be banned.
The second choice of helmet with no protection at the rear Phil was using will be !
There should never have been an option.
R.I.P Phil Hughes.
Never forgotten.
The second choice of helmet with no protection at the rear Phil was using will be !
There should never have been an option.
R.I.P Phil Hughes.
Never forgotten.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
Deleted8856brother wrote:He was hit in the neck which severed a major artery. He wasn't hit in the head. It was a freak accident. One in a billion. So horribly sad for everyone concerned but cricket must go on and the game shouldn't be changed IMO.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
How sad was that tribute by Michael Clarke today? No way can the test match go ahead. The players wont possibly be able to handle it.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
I've been really impressed with the way Michael Clarke has handled everything this week. I know a lot is expected of the Australian captain but this is something you would never be prepared for.plugger66 wrote:How sad was that tribute by Michael Clarke today? No way can the test match go ahead. The players wont possibly be able to handle it.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
Harrowing to watch Michael Clarke.
Regarding the bouncer, it cannot be banned. You'd also have to ban short leg as a fielding position too as it could also happen in that position.
It was a freak accident. Plain and simple. And terribly sad.
Regarding the bouncer, it cannot be banned. You'd also have to ban short leg as a fielding position too as it could also happen in that position.
It was a freak accident. Plain and simple. And terribly sad.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
Playing plenty over cricket over 12/13 years, yep. It was a freak accident.SENsaintsational wrote:Harrowing to watch Michael Clarke.
Regarding the bouncer, it cannot be banned. You'd also have to ban short leg as a fielding position too as it could also happen in that position.
It was a freak accident. Plain and simple. And terribly sad.
I did have a giggle at Kerry O'Keefe's comment regarding the dude that fields at cover point in Heaven would be a little nervous...
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
1st test suspended.
Funeral on Wednesday. Looks like I was right plugs.
Clarke is an inspiration
Funeral on Wednesday. Looks like I was right plugs.
Clarke is an inspiration
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
I reckon they'll put it back just the one day and Phillip Hughes' family's wishes that the game go ahead will be heeded.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
David Hookes was also killed by a bouncer.SENsaintsational wrote:Harrowing to watch Michael Clarke.
Regarding the bouncer, it cannot be banned. You'd also have to ban short leg as a fielding position too as it could also happen in that position.
It was a freak accident. Plain and simple. And terribly sad.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
+ 1SENsaintsational wrote:Harrowing to watch Michael Clarke.
Regarding the bouncer, it cannot be banned. You'd also have to ban short leg as a fielding position too as it could also happen in that position.
It was a freak accident. Plain and simple. And terribly sad.
Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
The PM addressed parliament today on PH's passing.
The NZ cricketers and all the cricket tributes across the nation this week.
A fine tribute to a life lost too soon.
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The NZ cricketers and all the cricket tributes across the nation this week.
A fine tribute to a life lost too soon.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
Wasn't he always known as Phil Hughes? But now it's changed to Phillip.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
saintspremiers wrote:Wasn't he always known as Phil Hughes? But now it's changed to Phillip.
Yep and whats the bid deal. His parents call him Phillip and so it seems everyone else is respecting that.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
Considering the shot played and his head tilting back due to the hook/pull being played the way it is, it just sucks.
No helmet could protect anyone against that shot and the body movements (head tilting back leaving neck exposed).
Unfortunately, it happened.
Did anyone see Brendon McCallum's innings a few nights ago? If anyone was playing angry and overtly emotional...it was him.
No helmet could protect anyone against that shot and the body movements (head tilting back leaving neck exposed).
Unfortunately, it happened.
Did anyone see Brendon McCallum's innings a few nights ago? If anyone was playing angry and overtly emotional...it was him.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
No big deal I just didn't know the reasonplugger66 wrote:saintspremiers wrote:Wasn't he always known as Phil Hughes? But now it's changed to Phillip.
Yep and whats the bid deal. His parents call him Phillip and so it seems everyone else is respecting that.
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His name was Phillip but obviously gets shortened as Phil.. His mum when he was in hospital asked all media etc to call him by his real name "Phillip". His mum said in an interview a few years back that she always calls him Phillip and doesn't like Phil.saintspremiers wrote:No big deal I just didn't know the reasonplugger66 wrote:saintspremiers wrote:Wasn't he always known as Phil Hughes? But now it's changed to Phillip.
Yep and whats the bid deal. His parents call him Phillip and so it seems everyone else is respecting that.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
What happened to Phil Hughes is tragic.
Everyone was touched by the emotion of the players and the Aust cricket community.
But some of the media hype is way over the top.
All this talk that Hughes was a champion, one of the greats, an inspiration etc. etc.
It would seem from the reaction of his teammates that he was a champion bloke.
But that is not the same as portraying him as a champion cricketer.
The reality is that despite being "looked after" by the NSW centric selectors over the last six years with 26 caps, his test average is less than 33 which is mediocre at best in the modern era, even for an opener. (e.g. Hayden averaged over 50, and Langer over 45)
I agree that potentially his best years were ahead of him but there is little to suggest he would have been anything more than a fringe player at Test level.
His death has come as a shock to all cricket lovers and everyone is moved at the impact this has on family friends and the cricket community.
I hope the funeral tomorrow helps the grieving process and allows people to move forward.
But please let's get some perspective.
Phil Hughes was no Archie Jackson.
Everyone was touched by the emotion of the players and the Aust cricket community.
But some of the media hype is way over the top.
All this talk that Hughes was a champion, one of the greats, an inspiration etc. etc.
It would seem from the reaction of his teammates that he was a champion bloke.
But that is not the same as portraying him as a champion cricketer.
The reality is that despite being "looked after" by the NSW centric selectors over the last six years with 26 caps, his test average is less than 33 which is mediocre at best in the modern era, even for an opener. (e.g. Hayden averaged over 50, and Langer over 45)
I agree that potentially his best years were ahead of him but there is little to suggest he would have been anything more than a fringe player at Test level.
His death has come as a shock to all cricket lovers and everyone is moved at the impact this has on family friends and the cricket community.
I hope the funeral tomorrow helps the grieving process and allows people to move forward.
But please let's get some perspective.
Phil Hughes was no Archie Jackson.
The rest of Australia can wander mask-free, socialise, eat out, no curfews, no zoning, no police rings of steel, no illogical inconsistent rules.
They can even WATCH LIVE FOOTY!
They can even WATCH LIVE FOOTY!
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
Well said EM, but remember tomorrow's funeral is a Clayton's State Funeral. The PM and Bill Shortfuse will be in attendance.
It's normal to pump up those who've died.
It's normal to pump up those who've died.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
I don't think you're wrong, but I don't know if this is the time for that conversationEnrico_Misso wrote:What happened to Phil Hughes is tragic.
Everyone was touched by the emotion of the players and the Aust cricket community.
But some of the media hype is way over the top.
All this talk that Hughes was a champion, one of the greats, an inspiration etc. etc.
It would seem from the reaction of his teammates that he was a champion bloke.
But that is not the same as portraying him as a champion cricketer.
The reality is that despite being "looked after" by the NSW centric selectors over the last six years with 26 caps, his test average is less than 33 which is mediocre at best in the modern era, even for an opener. (e.g. Hayden averaged over 50, and Langer over 45)
I agree that potentially his best years were ahead of him but there is little to suggest he would have been anything more than a fringe player at Test level.
His death has come as a shock to all cricket lovers and everyone is moved at the impact this has on family friends and the cricket community.
I hope the funeral tomorrow helps the grieving process and allows people to move forward.
But please let's get some perspective.
Phil Hughes was no Archie Jackson.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
hard to say , its been good for the worldwide cricket community , as well.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
Hayden didnt have an impact until his late 20s so Hughes had some time. He probably would have got his chance in the next couple of yeas. I reckon he would have made a few more centuries.. To say he was average or pedestrian is not giving him much credit.Enrico_Misso wrote:What happened to Phil Hughes is tragic.
Everyone was touched by the emotion of the players and the Aust cricket community.
But some of the media hype is way over the top.
All this talk that Hughes was a champion, one of the greats, an inspiration etc. etc.
It would seem from the reaction of his teammates that he was a champion bloke.
But that is not the same as portraying him as a champion cricketer.
The reality is that despite being "looked after" by the NSW centric selectors over the last six years with 26 caps, his test average is less than 33 which is mediocre at best in the modern era, even for an opener. (e.g. Hayden averaged over 50, and Langer over 45)
I agree that potentially his best years were ahead of him but there is little to suggest he would have been anything more than a fringe player at Test level.
His death has come as a shock to all cricket lovers and everyone is moved at the impact this has on family friends and the cricket community.
I hope the funeral tomorrow helps the grieving process and allows people to move forward.
But please let's get some perspective.
Phil Hughes was no Archie Jackson.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
Hughes would have played 100 tests for this Country. He just made runs and runs and I have no doubt he would of translated that into the Test Arena.. We lost a player who could have become an absolute great of Cricket worldwide.
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Re: Phillip Hughes RIP
Well said Enrico. This is another classic example of death being a great career move. Think Elvis, John Lennon , James Dean etc. all greater in death than in life. There are two journalists who bagged the crap out of Hughes over the past two years, saying he didn't have the technique to ever make it at the top level. They have now changed their tune, stating he was going to be the next big thing. Please. He couldn't force his way into the side in the UAE, ahead of legends like Alex Doolan and Glen Maxwell! I'm very sad for Philip and his family, but he is nowhere near the cricketer he is being portrayed as in the media.Enrico_Misso wrote:What happened to Phil Hughes is tragic.
Everyone was touched by the emotion of the players and the Aust cricket community.
But some of the media hype is way over the top.
All this talk that Hughes was a champion, one of the greats, an inspiration etc. etc.
It would seem from the reaction of his teammates that he was a champion bloke.
But that is not the same as portraying him as a champion cricketer.
The reality is that despite being "looked after" by the NSW centric selectors over the last six years with 26 caps, his test average is less than 33 which is mediocre at best in the modern era, even for an opener. (e.g. Hayden averaged over 50, and Langer over 45)
I agree that potentially his best years were ahead of him but there is little to suggest he would have been anything more than a fringe player at Test level.
His death has come as a shock to all cricket lovers and everyone is moved at the impact this has on family friends and the cricket community.
I hope the funeral tomorrow helps the grieving process and allows people to move forward.
But please let's get some perspective.
Phil Hughes was no Archie Jackson.
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