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Title: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: tbagrocks on November 27, 2014, 03:50:36 PM
Has passed away  :(  sad day for Australian sport
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Mailman the 2nd on November 27, 2014, 03:54:33 PM
Such a young and promising player as well. To go like that at only 25... hard to find words
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Jroo on November 27, 2014, 03:55:38 PM
I'm shocked, awful news. RIP.
Hopefully everyone gets around Sean Abbott, too.
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Post by: Nails on November 27, 2014, 03:55:55 PM
I always thought he deserved a spot in the squad.

I know this goes against some of my posts

but R.I.P. Phil.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: ossie85 on November 27, 2014, 03:58:40 PM

RIP Phil Hughes
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Post by: Vinny on November 27, 2014, 03:59:47 PM
I still can't believe it.

Gotta feel for Abbott too.
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Post by: Pkbaldy on November 27, 2014, 04:05:33 PM
So Sad.... Hope Abbott gets all the help he can too. R.I.P.
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Post by: Capper on November 27, 2014, 04:09:13 PM
shattered
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: roo boys! on November 27, 2014, 04:13:24 PM
R.I.P buddy. Condolences to all associated and all involved. Tragic time
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Post by: ossie85 on November 27, 2014, 04:16:04 PM

Part of me hopes they still play the First Test in some form.

Make it an exhibition match, invite players from around the world, and let people who want to play play. I think it would be fitting.
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Post by: KoopKicka on November 27, 2014, 04:16:21 PM
Absolutely devastated, almost teary right now. Met him a few times. Bloke had a flower-ton of talent and really was a rising star for our country, one of the more humble and respectable ones too. Will certainly be framing his picture I have with his autograph now. R.I.P Champ. :'(
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Toga on November 27, 2014, 04:16:48 PM
Still can't believe it, RIP Hughesy.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Grazz on November 27, 2014, 04:26:38 PM
RIP Hughesy.
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Post by: Ringo on November 27, 2014, 04:27:10 PM
Absolutely shattered with the news.  Condolences go out to his family and fellow players.

Sympathies with Sean Abbott as well and trust he gets the support he deserves.

RIP Phillip Hughes
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: tbagrocks on November 27, 2014, 04:29:35 PM
Quote from: JROO8 on November 27, 2014, 03:55:38 PM
I'm shocked, awful news. RIP.
Hopefully everyone gets around Sean Abbott, too.
Yeah was shocked to hear of his passing, his poor mother too

November, death in the Melbourne Cup and now a Shield match

There is sport and there is life, reminding us of how precious it really is!
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: JBs-Hawks on November 27, 2014, 05:20:34 PM
Still cant believe it :(

So flat right now
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Torpedo10 on November 27, 2014, 05:26:11 PM
You're a true legend Hughesy, always have been, always will be.

RIP Phillip Hughes
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Jroo on November 27, 2014, 05:34:15 PM
Quote from: tbagrocks on November 27, 2014, 04:29:35 PM
Quote from: JROO8 on November 27, 2014, 03:55:38 PM
I'm shocked, awful news. RIP.
Hopefully everyone gets around Sean Abbott, too.
Yeah was shocked to hear of his passing, his poor mother too

November, death in the Melbourne Cup and now a Shield match

There is sport and there is life, reminding us of how precious it really is!
Yep, feel for all of his family and friends.

This tweet really got to me
@DanielCherny: 63 not out. Forever. Vale Phillip Hughes.

:'(
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Dudge on November 27, 2014, 05:40:40 PM
Still hard to believe. Everyone says he was a wonderful humble country lad. A young Aussie on the verge of getting back in the Test team. taken so early in his life. So sad for his family and friends. Also hope everyone rallies around Abbott. R.I.P Phil
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Post by: Nige on November 27, 2014, 05:50:20 PM
Would have been his 26th birthday on Sunday too.  :(
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Vinny on November 27, 2014, 05:54:17 PM
Quote from: Nige on November 27, 2014, 05:50:20 PM
Would have been his 26th birthday on Sunday too.  :(
Fuuuuccckkk. :'(

That day will be hell for his family. :'(
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Post by: SydneyRox on November 27, 2014, 06:01:53 PM
Horrible thing to have happened. Thought he was older than 25 (or nearly 26) which makes it even more tragic

They cant play the test now out of respect. Feel very sorry for Sean Abbott who wasnt doing anything except playing cricket, but now has to live with what has happened.
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Post by: Nige on November 27, 2014, 06:12:51 PM
Thought this was a good tweet.

Justin Smith ‏@Bigjuzz 1m1 minute ago

Tom Cooper would be an emotional wreck right now. Housemates, batting partners and best friends. Saw it unfold right in front of him.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Football Factory on November 27, 2014, 06:16:36 PM
Didnt think i would ever see something like this happen, shocked and feeling for his family.

RIP Phillip Hughes

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Post by: KoopKicka on November 27, 2014, 06:22:27 PM
From Reddit, quoted from Peter Lalor.

"Selectors had earmarked him as the replacement for Chris Rogers when the senior opener retires, but whenever it was suggested to him that the wait was dragging on he would smile and reply that he had plenty of time.

Nobody ever imagined that wasn't the case."
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: nrich102 on November 27, 2014, 06:26:23 PM
The old copy and paste strikes again
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: KoopKicka on November 27, 2014, 06:32:20 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on November 27, 2014, 06:26:23 PM
The old copy and paste strikes again

Edited.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: tor01doc on November 27, 2014, 06:47:52 PM
Oh flower off for flower's sake.

Speechless and gutted.

:'(

RIP
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: RiOtChEsS on November 27, 2014, 08:34:48 PM
R.I.P Phil ☹

The Michael Clarke Captain this and that from the media shows how out of touch journalism really is, it is his friend, he did what he did because he loved that person, not because he had an image to uphold.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: GoLions on November 27, 2014, 08:51:38 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on November 27, 2014, 05:20:34 PM
Still cant believe it :(

So flat right now
Same here. Just in shock really.

RIP Hughesy :'(
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Post by: Vinny on November 27, 2014, 08:55:35 PM
Quote from: KoopKicka on November 27, 2014, 06:22:27 PM
From Reddit, quoted from Peter Lalor.

"Selectors had earmarked him as the replacement for Chris Rogers when the senior opener retires, but whenever it was suggested to him that the wait was dragging on he would smile and reply that he had plenty of time.

Nobody ever imagined that wasn't the case."
This killed me. :(
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Torpedo10 on November 27, 2014, 08:59:57 PM
Quote from: Vinny on November 27, 2014, 08:55:35 PM
Quote from: KoopKicka on November 27, 2014, 06:22:27 PM
From Reddit, quoted from Peter Lalor.

"Selectors had earmarked him as the replacement for Chris Rogers when the senior opener retires, but whenever it was suggested to him that the wait was dragging on he would smile and reply that he had plenty of time.

Nobody ever imagined that wasn't the case."
This killed me. :(
This hurts.  :'(
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: BB67th on November 27, 2014, 09:12:45 PM
Can't believe he's gone. He was my favourite player and it is an absolute tragedy that Phil is gone. He would have gone on to be a great player.

It's tough to believe it all happened really, you just don't expect this kind of thing to happen on the cricket field and to happen so fast.

RIP Hughesy, you had a great knock mate, and you'll always be 63*.
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Post by: Jay on November 27, 2014, 09:35:24 PM
Yep my favourite batsman in the world. A young kid with the world at his feet.

Feels like yesterday he made a hundred in the shield final.

63*
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: JBs-Hawks on November 27, 2014, 11:18:11 PM
AB on FB

QuoteAB De Villiers
56 minutes ago
Philip Hughes Last Innings - 63*
Highest score in ODI's - 138*
Highest score in T20s - 87*
Highest score in First Class Cricket - 243*
Highest score in LIST A Cricket - 202*

This Little Man will remain Not Out Forever !!!

‪#‎RIPPHILHUGHES‬
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Bill Manspeaker on November 27, 2014, 11:43:15 PM
I cannot believe this.

don't even know what to say. RIP Phil. I know it's a bit of a cliche, but he died doing what he loved.

you will be remembered. rest in peace my brother
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: strikes91 on November 27, 2014, 11:47:32 PM
R.I.P Phil gunna miss those slashing cut shots :(
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Ringo on November 28, 2014, 05:22:47 PM
#putoutyourbats

This is going viral around the world in a worthy tribute.  Check some of the posts on twitter,
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: JBs-Hawks on November 28, 2014, 08:40:39 PM
Went down and signed the testimonial book at Adelaide Oval for the little champ!
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: tbagrocks on November 28, 2014, 08:52:07 PM
Quote from: Jayman on November 27, 2014, 09:35:24 PM
Yep my favourite batsman in the world. A young kid with the world at his feet.

Feels like yesterday he made a hundred in the shield final.

63*
Yes haven't we adopted him as our own :-[  just on the verge of a Test recall as well :-[

Yesterday was such an odd day, full of drama, a young man on the world stage lost his life and many other young men had their new dreams come true via the draft. Mixed emotions to say the least. Poor family has to deal with the fact his birthday was to be Sunday too :-\
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Post by: tor01doc on November 28, 2014, 10:56:13 PM
I was quite impressed by the A League crowd which stood and clapped and chanted at the 63 minute mark.

Respect.
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Post by: Kellogscrunchynut on November 29, 2014, 11:25:04 AM
Still can't believe this happened, 63* not out forever.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Grazz on November 29, 2014, 02:16:23 PM
Quote from: tor01doc on November 28, 2014, 10:56:13 PM
I was quite impressed by the A League crowd which stood and clapped and chanted at the 63 minute mark.

Respect.

When sport comes together for a particular tragedy lovely things occur with such sentiment, the outpouring from many sports has been touching to witness.
His birthday tomorrow will be such a tough day. His Dad so proud of him, his Mum in all the interviews just adores him i feel for her i feel for them all.
I hope Abbott is able to take advantage of the support around him and not carry this to heavily in his heart.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: henry on November 29, 2014, 06:30:34 PM
Quote from: Grazz on November 29, 2014, 02:16:23 PM
Quote from: tor01doc on November 28, 2014, 10:56:13 PM
I was quite impressed by the A League crowd which stood and clapped and chanted at the 63 minute mark.

Respect.

When sport comes together for a particular tragedy lovely things occur with such sentiment, the outpouring from many sports has been touching to witness.
His birthday tomorrow will be such a tough day. His Dad so proud of him, his Mum in all the interviews just adores him i feel for her i feel for them all.
I hope Abbott is able to take advantage of the support around him and not carry this to heavily in his heart.

from all reports Abbott is holding up quite well, Sutherland said he was very impressed about his maturity. Still, i cant imagine what he's going through, no doubt he will struggle with it for a long time to come. He would be also having some dark thoughts i hope his family and friends continue to rally around him as I'm sure they have done so far
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: GoLions on November 30, 2014, 12:23:51 AM
Happy Brithday Hughesy :-\

Hope his family and friends are ok today, kinda the nail in the coffin that he would've been 26 today
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Grazz on November 30, 2014, 01:25:32 AM
Quote from: GoLions on November 30, 2014, 12:23:51 AM
Happy Brithday Hughesy :-\

Hope his family and friends are ok today, kinda the nail in the coffin that he would've been 26 today

Yeh very tough day for the family today. :(
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Ringo on November 30, 2014, 08:30:45 AM
Quote from: Grazz on November 30, 2014, 01:25:32 AM
Quote from: GoLions on November 30, 2014, 12:23:51 AM
Happy Brithday Hughesy :-\

Hope his family and friends are ok today, kinda the nail in the coffin that he would've been 26 today

Yeh very tough day for the family today. :(
Will definitely be hard for the family today and thoughts and prayers are with them today.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Tominator on December 01, 2014, 12:15:39 PM
Four days on and it still feels surreal. Never before have I actually cried over the death of somebody I don't even know. Such a good player with so much to offer, and would probably be playing in Brisbane instead of Clarke. But more than that - just such a good bloke. The world is poorer without him.

Huge respect to Pakistan and especially New Zealand for their efforts in the Test match. Not sure about Pakistan, but I heard that New Zealand did not bowl one short ball for the entire match.

Praying for Sean Abbott as well.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Ringo on December 01, 2014, 01:30:15 PM
Very Interesting observations from grade matches in Brisbane by Ben Cutting.  He said that mood was very sombre in week end matches with a distinct lack of the usual banter and enthusiasm.

But more importantly the number of short pitched balls bowled for the weekend was well down and one match reported not one at all bowled. just shows this is having a far reaching effect on all cricketers in Australia and will obviously take time to get over.

One of the best suggestions I have heard for a permanent remembrance for Phillip Hughes is for NSW and SA to play annually for the Phillip Hughes memorial trophy with the trophy being designed on the putyourbatsout theme.

With the test series now scheduled to start with the test in Adelaide will be interesting to see the effect on the players especially with the Adelaide Oval now being Hughes home ground.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Tominator on December 01, 2014, 01:41:50 PM
Quote from: Ringo on December 01, 2014, 01:30:15 PM
Very Interesting observations from grade matches in Brisbane by Ben Cutting.  He said that mood was very sombre in week end matches with a distinct lack of the usual banter and enthusiasm.

But more importantly the number of short pitched balls bowled for the weekend was well down and one match reported not one at all bowled. just shows this is having a far reaching effect on all cricketers in Australia and will obviously take time to get over.

One of the best suggestions I have heard for a permanent remembrance for Phillip Hughes is for NSW and SA to play annually for the Phillip Hughes memorial trophy with the trophy being designed on the putyourbatsout theme.

With the test series now scheduled to start with the test in Adelaide will be interesting to see the effect on the players especially with the Adelaide Oval now being Hughes home ground.

It is going to be huge. Day 1 will be absolutely packed and I'll be there for sure.

So is the Adelaide test definitely the first one now?


Phillip Hughes Cup is a fantastic idea. I also think there should be award for the best young cricketer should be renamed after Hughes, and presented at the Allan Border Medal.
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Post by: Torpedo10 on December 01, 2014, 04:38:13 PM
Quote from: Ringo on December 01, 2014, 01:30:15 PM
Very Interesting observations from grade matches in Brisbane by Ben Cutting.  He said that mood was very sombre in week end matches with a distinct lack of the usual banter and enthusiasm.

But more importantly the number of short pitched balls bowled for the weekend was well down and one match reported not one at all bowled. just shows this is having a far reaching effect on all cricketers in Australia and will obviously take time to get over.

One of the best suggestions I have heard for a permanent remembrance for Phillip Hughes is for NSW and SA to play annually for the Phillip Hughes memorial trophy with the trophy being designed on the putyourbatsout theme.

With the test series now scheduled to start with the test in Adelaide will be interesting to see the effect on the players especially with the Adelaide Oval now being Hughes home ground.
I think it'll be more haunting for the batsmen at the SCG to be batting on the spot Phil died.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Ringo on December 01, 2014, 04:40:14 PM
Next Shield match Qld v NSW will be interesting as it is scheduled for the SCG.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Tominator on December 01, 2014, 10:09:28 PM
Test Series has been rescheduled:

1st Test - December 9-13 - Adelaide
2nd Test - December 17-21 - Brisbane
3rd Test - December 26-30 - Melbourne
4th Test - January 6-10 - Sydney
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: PowerBug on December 02, 2014, 12:46:49 PM
Now now now, come on. Let's not get carried away. Firstly, let me say I am just as sad as everyone else about this, and that it is a tragic event and everything. I feel for his family for Abbot and everyone else.

I read in the paper, someone suggested renaming the Riverbank stand the Hughes stand. Give Hughes a statue outside the ground. Now for real, the names up around the ground are greats, Riccuto, Wanganeen, Basheer, Bradman, Williams. Hughes was a fringe test player. That isn't necessary imo, he wasn't a god when it came to cricket. He was good, he was a very good guy, he tried, he never was in people's bad books, but he wasn't a legend to deserve that.

But NSW and SA to play for a Hughes trophy of some kind, that, I like. :)
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: ossie85 on December 02, 2014, 01:17:09 PM

Agree with you PB


Quote from: Tominator on December 01, 2014, 10:09:28 PM
Test Series has been rescheduled:

1st Test - December 9-13 - Adelaide
2nd Test - December 17-21 - Brisbane
3rd Test - December 26-30 - Melbourne
4th Test - January 6-10 - Sydney

That, although understandable, might be a bit frustrating for those flying in to see the tests (now that 3 of them are rescheduled instead of just the 1)
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Tominator on December 02, 2014, 01:43:48 PM
Quote from: ossie85 on December 02, 2014, 01:17:09 PM
Quote from: Tominator on December 01, 2014, 10:09:28 PM
Test Series has been rescheduled:

1st Test - December 9-13 - Adelaide
2nd Test - December 17-21 - Brisbane
3rd Test - December 26-30 - Melbourne
4th Test - January 6-10 - Sydney

That, although understandable, might be a bit frustrating for those flying in to see the tests (now that 3 of them are rescheduled instead of just the 1)

Yeah a lot of people are very annoyed about it. I think they should have started it on the 10th (a Wednesday) to the 14th (Sunday), then delayed the Brisbane Test back by a day.

There's a growing concern amongst South Australians that CA are screwing us over, with no AUS Day game as well...

Luckily for me I don't have a full time job (just finished school) and I'm a SACA member so I don't have to rearrange tickets


I just hope Cricket Australia didn't prioritise corporate greed over the fans
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: PowerBug on December 02, 2014, 01:52:41 PM
Yet again, I have to say, we have no Aus Day game this summer because we chose to bid for a Quarter Final in the World Cup. Things should go back to normal next season.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Tominator on December 02, 2014, 01:59:37 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 02, 2014, 01:52:41 PM
Yet again, I have to say, we have no Aus Day game this summer because we chose to bid for a Quarter Final in the World Cup. Things should go back to normal next season.

I seriously hope so. But Melbourne and Sydney also bid for big WC matches (final and semi-final) and didn't have to give anything up

Personally, I think that the Australia Day match in Adelaide should be held in the same regard as Boxing Day in Melbourne or the New Years Test in Sydney.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Ringo on December 02, 2014, 02:20:32 PM
Quote from: Tominator on December 02, 2014, 01:59:37 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 02, 2014, 01:52:41 PM
Yet again, I have to say, we have no Aus Day game this summer because we chose to bid for a Quarter Final in the World Cup. Things should go back to normal next season.

I seriously hope so. But Melbourne and Sydney also bid for big WC matches (final and semi-final) and didn't have to give anything up

Personally, I think that the Australia Day match in Adelaide should be held in the same regard as Boxing Day in Melbourne or the New Years Test in Sydney.
Agree here there are some traditions that have been started and deserve to be continued.

First Test always at the Gabba (Have only missed one first day over the years)
Melbourne has the Boxing Day Test
Sydney the New Years Test
Adelaide the Australia Day Test. (No Australia Test this year I believe)
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: The_Captain on December 02, 2014, 02:23:43 PM
Quote from: Tominator on December 02, 2014, 01:43:48 PM
Quote from: ossie85 on December 02, 2014, 01:17:09 PM
Quote from: Tominator on December 01, 2014, 10:09:28 PM
Test Series has been rescheduled:

1st Test - December 9-13 - Adelaide
2nd Test - December 17-21 - Brisbane
3rd Test - December 26-30 - Melbourne
4th Test - January 6-10 - Sydney

That, although understandable, might be a bit frustrating for those flying in to see the tests (now that 3 of them are rescheduled instead of just the 1)

Yeah a lot of people are very annoyed about it. I think they should have started it on the 10th (a Wednesday) to the 14th (Sunday), then delayed the Brisbane Test back by a day.

There's a growing concern amongst South Australians that CA are screwing us over, with no AUS Day game as well...

Luckily for me I don't have a full time job (just finished school) and I'm a SACA member so I don't have to rearrange tickets


I just hope Cricket Australia didn't prioritise corporate greed over the fans

Least everyone going to the game in WA doesnt have to reschedule anything...  ::) ::)
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: ossie85 on December 02, 2014, 02:27:43 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on December 02, 2014, 02:23:43 PM

Least everyone going to the game in WA doesnt have to reschedule anything...  ::) ::)

How lucky! But Tas is better Hobart's haven't had the risk of rescheduling tests for years. Even better, we don't have to worry about potentially rescheduling a decent world cup match. Maybe in another 20 years.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: The_Captain on December 02, 2014, 02:30:16 PM
Quote from: ossie85 on December 02, 2014, 02:27:43 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on December 02, 2014, 02:23:43 PM

Least everyone going to the game in WA doesnt have to reschedule anything...  ::) ::)

How lucky! But Tas is better Hobart's haven't had the risk of rescheduling tests for years. Even better, we don't have to worry about potentially rescheduling a decent world cup match. Maybe in another 20 years.

Yeah can imagine Rescheduling wouldnt be an issue there! So they actually got a world cup match for you out there? Who do you have the pleasure of hosting?
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: ossie85 on December 02, 2014, 02:52:42 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on December 02, 2014, 02:30:16 PM
Quote from: ossie85 on December 02, 2014, 02:27:43 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on December 02, 2014, 02:23:43 PM

Least everyone going to the game in WA doesnt have to reschedule anything...  ::) ::)

How lucky! But Tas is better Hobart's haven't had the risk of rescheduling tests for years. Even better, we don't have to worry about potentially rescheduling a decent world cup match. Maybe in another 20 years.

Yeah can imagine Rescheduling wouldnt be an issue there! So they actually got a world cup match for you out there? Who do you have the pleasure of hosting?

Scotland powerhouse
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: The_Captain on December 02, 2014, 03:03:58 PM
wow... great get. haha. Who they playing?
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: ossie85 on December 02, 2014, 03:08:59 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on December 02, 2014, 03:03:58 PM
wow... great get. haha. Who they playing?

3 matches!

Australia v Scotland

Zimbabwe v Ireland

Sri Lanka v Scotland

Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Grazz on December 02, 2014, 04:07:54 PM
Quote from: ossie85 on December 02, 2014, 03:08:59 PM
Quote from: The_Captain on December 02, 2014, 03:03:58 PM
wow... great get. haha. Who they playing?

3 matches!

Australia v Scotland

Zimbabwe v Ireland

Sri Lanka v Scotland

Tassy getting ripped again, who would of thought.  :(
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: JBs-Hawks on December 02, 2014, 04:15:56 PM
Just cross your fingers Australia and Sri Lanka bat first
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Torpedo10 on December 02, 2014, 10:17:33 PM
I legit like Scotland haha.  :P Let's hope there's some close ones.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Tominator on December 02, 2014, 11:31:27 PM
World Cup Discussion Thread

http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,99590.0.html
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Tominator on December 03, 2014, 12:48:57 AM
Brilliant to see, Abbott getting back on the horse

http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/phillip-hughes-funeral-sean-abbott-back-bowling-before-he-attends-macksville-service/story-fndpt0dy-1227142437305

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2857033/Bowler-Sean-Abbott-returns-training-week-tragic-accident-Phillip-Hughes.html
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Grazz on December 03, 2014, 02:12:19 AM
Quote from: Tominator on December 03, 2014, 12:48:57 AM
Brilliant to see, Abbott getting back on the horse

http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/phillip-hughes-funeral-sean-abbott-back-bowling-before-he-attends-macksville-service/story-fndpt0dy-1227142437305

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2857033/Bowler-Sean-Abbott-returns-training-week-tragic-accident-Phillip-Hughes.html

Really happy he'll be at Phil's funeral, i wasn't sure if he'd be able to cope. Will be an extremely tough day for him no doubt but glad he'll be there. The outreach of everyone towards him is wonderful and i hope he feels that to the maximum tomorrow and it helps him deal with the issues that have arisen for him since the tragedy. Must be very hard.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Bill Manspeaker on December 03, 2014, 01:55:24 PM
oh wow didn't know they were televising the funeral
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Tominator on December 03, 2014, 02:08:33 PM
I'm already in tears.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Nige on December 03, 2014, 02:22:26 PM
This eulogy is terrific.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Grazz on December 03, 2014, 02:23:20 PM
Quote from: Tominator on December 03, 2014, 02:08:33 PM
I'm already in tears.

When his Mum came in so emotional i joined you mate.

Quote from: Nige on December 03, 2014, 02:22:26 PM
This eulogy is terrific.

Yeh it is.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Bill Manspeaker on December 03, 2014, 02:29:11 PM
unbelievable. my Foxtel has shower itself. flower this pisses me off
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Bill Manspeaker on December 03, 2014, 02:31:54 PM
flowerin why. Why the flower does this have to happen now. flower off
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Bill Manspeaker on December 03, 2014, 02:35:52 PM
I'm about to start shredding faces
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Jay on December 03, 2014, 02:36:58 PM
Quote from: Grazz on December 03, 2014, 02:23:20 PM
Quote from: Tominator on December 03, 2014, 02:08:33 PM
I'm already in tears.

When his Mum came in so emotional i joined you mate.
Yep same here. :'(

Beautiful service so far.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Tominator on December 03, 2014, 02:44:52 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 03, 2014, 02:29:11 PM
unbelievable. my Foxtel has shower itself. flower this pisses me off

It's on Channel 9 too!
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Nige on December 03, 2014, 02:45:33 PM
Quote from: Tominator on December 03, 2014, 02:44:52 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 03, 2014, 02:29:11 PM
unbelievable. my Foxtel has shower itself. flower this pisses me off

It's on Channel 9 too!
And 7!
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Bill Manspeaker on December 03, 2014, 02:45:54 PM
Quote from: Tominator on December 03, 2014, 02:44:52 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 03, 2014, 02:29:11 PM
unbelievable. my Foxtel has shower itself. flower this pisses me off

It's on Channel 9 too!
was watching 9 on foxtel. it's back now
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Tominator on December 03, 2014, 02:55:13 PM
Michael Clarke you are an absolute legend.

The other speakers have all been fantastic as well.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: GoLions on December 03, 2014, 03:57:57 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 03, 2014, 02:36:58 PM
Quote from: Grazz on December 03, 2014, 02:23:20 PM
Quote from: Tominator on December 03, 2014, 02:08:33 PM
I'm already in tears.

When his Mum came in so emotional i joined you mate.
Yep same here. :'(

Beautiful service so far.
Me too. Was an amazing service.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Bill Manspeaker on December 03, 2014, 03:58:35 PM
beautiful service. beautiful and sad. shed many tears.

you will be missed Phil. rest in peace brother
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Grazz on December 03, 2014, 04:04:28 PM
It was a lovely funeral. Very sad but very touching.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: JBs-Hawks on December 03, 2014, 04:32:26 PM
Quote from: Tominator on December 03, 2014, 02:55:13 PM
Michael Clarke you are an absolute legend.

Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Jay on December 03, 2014, 04:53:46 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 03, 2014, 04:32:26 PM
Quote from: Tominator on December 03, 2014, 02:55:13 PM
Michael Clarke you are an absolute legend.

Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: PowerBug on December 03, 2014, 06:29:20 PM
See you out in the middle


:'(


I hope we name him in the first test, who cares about winning, we'll win the next three anyway, but he should be named in the first test.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Tominator on December 03, 2014, 06:53:40 PM
In terms of honouring Hughes in the Adelaide Test, I've seen numerous ideas floated about on social media but here was one..

India bowls the first ball with Warner up the bowler's end, and no batsman at the keepers end. The symbolism of not having a batsman there would be to have Phil Hughes' spirit out in the middle.

Then Rogers walks out and play proceeds as normal.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: ossie85 on December 03, 2014, 06:57:57 PM
Name him official 12th man.

I'd be careful about doing something that distracts the players even more than they already will be
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Nige on December 03, 2014, 07:06:43 PM
Quote from: ossie85 on December 03, 2014, 06:57:57 PM
Name him official 12th man.

I'd be careful about doing something that distracts the players even more than they already will be
Yeah, I think this is a good option.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: T Dog on December 03, 2014, 07:10:19 PM
I heard something about a 1st ball bouncer, no one fielding close in...to get it out of the way.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: shaker on December 03, 2014, 07:24:10 PM
Probably just having everyone play is the best way and what he would want
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Jroo on December 03, 2014, 07:24:49 PM
Quote from: Jayman on December 03, 2014, 04:53:46 PM
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 03, 2014, 04:32:26 PM
Quote from: Tominator on December 03, 2014, 02:55:13 PM
Michael Clarke you are an absolute legend.

Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: strikes91 on December 03, 2014, 11:37:03 PM
Quote from: T Dog on December 03, 2014, 07:10:19 PM
I heard something about a 1st ball bouncer, no one fielding close in...to get it out of the way.

The thought of it hitting the batsman doesn't sound good
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Ringo on December 04, 2014, 10:29:12 AM
Quote from: strikes91 on December 03, 2014, 11:37:03 PM
Quote from: T Dog on December 03, 2014, 07:10:19 PM
I heard something about a 1st ball bouncer, no one fielding close in...to get it out of the way.

The thought of it hitting the batsman doesn't sound good
Peter George in his grade match on Saturday This was the action he took.

He said to the Batsmen I am going to bowl a bouncer first ball to get this out of system. note he even told the batsmen.
ran in not his usual energetic run up and bowled a Bouncer which pitched closer to his feet than the batsman and looped well over the batsman's head,  Did not bowl a short pitched ball again.  Probably gives you the physche of fast bowlers at the moment.

On another note I am totally disgusted with reports of low lifes stealing bats throughout Australia that have been put out to show support.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: The_Captain on December 04, 2014, 12:46:44 PM
One thing is for sure... First game is going to be very interesting to see what happens...
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: jobe#4 on December 04, 2014, 01:16:24 PM
i wonder how Johnson will bowl...given his rep against the poms
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: The_Captain on December 04, 2014, 01:42:39 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 04, 2014, 01:16:24 PM
i wonder how Johnson will bowl...given his rep against the poms

What does his rep against the poms have to do with anything? They are playing India...
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: PowerBug on December 04, 2014, 01:45:08 PM
Well, face it, Johnson only took wickets because he bowled short. :P India won't be much better at facing the short ball.

I say keep bowling it, they have to. Think about how many bouncers have been bowled in the history of cricket, and how many bouncers have hit batsmen. As Clarke said "we must play on"
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: ossie85 on December 04, 2014, 01:45:33 PM
Johnson terrified (legally) the Poms last summer, I hope he does the same against the Indians.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: jobe#4 on December 04, 2014, 02:16:02 PM
Quote from: ossie85 on December 04, 2014, 01:45:33 PM
Johnson terrified (legally) the Poms last summer, I hope he does the same against the Indians.
bouncer with his first ball? would be good
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: SydneyRox on December 04, 2014, 06:14:34 PM
Quote from: ossie85 on December 04, 2014, 01:45:33 PM
Johnson terrified (legally) the Poms last summer, I hope he does the same against the Indians.

This is how Johnson operates. He is not the same bowler if you take the intimidation factor away.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: jobe#4 on December 04, 2014, 06:35:58 PM
Quote from: SydneyRox on December 04, 2014, 06:14:34 PM
Quote from: ossie85 on December 04, 2014, 01:45:33 PM
Johnson terrified (legally) the Poms last summer, I hope he does the same against the Indians.

This is how Johnson operates. He is not the same bowler if you take the intimidation factor away.
the Indian XI bowled bouncers in their game today...so I guess they will be bowled.
brave move by India to openly bowl them
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Mailman the 2nd on December 04, 2014, 06:49:08 PM
I mean bouncers were bowled regularly for how knows long since the last death (which I assume probably happened when helmets weren't used) so I'd be disappointed if they do give it up.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: henry on December 04, 2014, 07:29:07 PM
Quote from: jobe#4 on December 04, 2014, 06:35:58 PM
Quote from: SydneyRox on December 04, 2014, 06:14:34 PM
Quote from: ossie85 on December 04, 2014, 01:45:33 PM
Johnson terrified (legally) the Poms last summer, I hope he does the same against the Indians.

This is how Johnson operates. He is not the same bowler if you take the intimidation factor away.
the Indian XI bowled bouncers in their game today...so I guess they will be bowled.
brave move by India to openly bowl them
Correct move. Hughes was a tragedy no doubt, but it was also a freak accident, the only time we have on record of a bouncer killing someone The chances of it happening again are so so minuscule it was be overreacting, and also takes away an important weapon in a fast bowler's armory.
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: PowerBug on December 04, 2014, 08:16:08 PM
I'm glad the Indian's bowled them. Last thing we need is for batsmen to think that bouncers will not get bowled for a while and then the next bouncers hits the player in the head coz he's not expecting it.


Let's play cricket
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: jobe#4 on December 04, 2014, 09:51:17 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 04, 2014, 08:16:08 PM
I'm glad the Indian's bowled them. Last thing we need is for batsmen to think that bouncers will not get bowled for a while and then the next bouncers hits the player in the head coz he's not expecting it.


Let's play cricket
agree, I just mean India are in trouble because Johnson will be thudding them in half way down like he did to England..whereas it was a touchy subject whether they would be bowled and in what frequency
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: SydneyRox on December 04, 2014, 11:41:25 PM
let india bowl first if we win the toss? they can take the focus away
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: JBs-Hawks on December 04, 2014, 11:44:42 PM
thats always the plan when playing in Adelaide anyway :P
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: jobe#4 on December 05, 2014, 10:52:42 AM
lol
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Capper on May 14, 2015, 05:09:09 PM
Phillip Hughes death: Cricket Australia announces independent inquiry

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/phillip-hughes-death-cricket-australia-announces-independent-inquiry-20150514-gh1ken.html
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Tominator on June 26, 2015, 10:01:27 PM
been seven months already; bloody hell where has it gone
Title: Re: R.I.P Hughesy
Post by: Jay on June 26, 2015, 10:02:51 PM
Quote from: Tominator on June 26, 2015, 10:01:27 PM
been seven months already; bloody hell where has it gone
:'(