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Cricket => Essex Players - Wintering . => Topic started by: Andy on October 18, 2021, 07:17:29 PM

Title: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: Andy on October 18, 2021, 07:17:29 PM
Good to see RTD continuing his Essex form into the World T20. However I did not think that he was out...

What were the spot rates for a hat trick?
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: Perov on October 18, 2021, 08:53:16 PM
Well at least this week in the World T/20 we have had one ex Essex player on the winning side. 
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: nat on October 19, 2021, 07:00:04 AM
Good to see RTD continuing his Essex form into the World T20. However I did not think that he was out...

What were the spot rates for a hat trick?
Well RTD  thought it was out ...and he never thinks he's out LBW.

Good topic title btw! Have I ever mentioned that your talents are wasted in the further ed sector?
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: Andy on October 19, 2021, 11:58:24 AM
Good to see RTD continuing his Essex form into the World T20. However I did not think that he was out...

What were the spot rates for a hat trick?
Well RTD  thought it was out ...and he never thinks he's out LBW.

Good topic title btw! Have I ever mentioned that your talents are wasted in the further ed sector?

At least someone appreciates them…Don’t tell my boss. 

And it’s Higher Education - in theory.
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: Perov on October 19, 2021, 12:15:17 PM
And it’s Higher Education - in theory.
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You based on the top floor?
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: Andy on October 19, 2021, 05:55:21 PM
And it’s Higher Education - in theory.
You based on the top floor?
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When this old world starts getting me down and people are just too much to bear...
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: LeedsExile on October 20, 2021, 02:30:25 PM
Weirdly RTD neither batted or bowled today as a dutch team with considerable county experience managed to lose to Namibia.
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: nat on October 20, 2021, 04:19:24 PM
Weirdly RTD neither batted or bowled today as a dutch team with considerable county experience managed to lose to Namibia.

Not weird. RTD can hardly buy a run at the moment. Not a fan of the Netherlands' League of Nations selection approach.
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: Andy on October 22, 2021, 12:29:04 PM
Weirdly RTD neither batted or bowled today as a dutch team with considerable county experience managed to lose to Namibia.

Not weird. RTD can hardly buy a run at the moment. Not a fan of the Netherlands' League of Nations selection approach.

To be fair, other sides seemed to have followed the Jackie Charlton approach: seemingly having eaten in an appropriately themed restaurant qualifies for representing that country.

Actually feel sorry for RtD, he’s not going out with a whimper let alone a bang.
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: SirChef26 on October 22, 2021, 02:34:30 PM
If ever you want an example of how not to go out, look up Ryan Ten Doeschate. Dropped by Essex and dropped by Netherlands. Deary me!
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: JasonP on October 23, 2021, 09:26:53 AM
If ever you want an example of how not to go out, look up Ryan Ten Doeschate. Dropped by Essex and dropped by Netherlands. Deary me!

He wasn't dropped.  It was his decision not to play.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-ryan-ten-doeschate-took-call-not-to-play-final-game-before-retirement-ryan-campbell-1284660
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: Reddevil on October 23, 2021, 02:43:03 PM
I see that RTD yesterday announced his retirement from International cricket and I believe from Essex as well which is sad but has been on the cards this past season.

All long innings inevitably end, some with a flourish some not. Ryan’s seems to be the latter.

When I recall,  diminishing memory allowing, of all the key disciplines  that he has featured in, with bat ball and superlative catches, his loss and legacy will be huge.

He was a player and a half, with a shrewd cricket brain, guiding Essex on and off the field to some of their most memorable successes.

In recent years, last decade and more we have enjoyed unrivalled success, and for a County with our resources, performed well above our standing. Ryan was integral to that.

Very interesting now to see what he does. Will he coach, manage or enter new avenues totally away from cricket?

One of our beloved County’s best who will be regarded as one of our most successful players.

Here’s to you Ryan, a happy and fulfilling retirement.

I must say I am slightly surprised that a separate topic dedicated to Ryan has not been started but maybe one is in the offing.

I know that I will not be alone and every contributor to this wonderful Board will remember Ryan very fondly, with great respect and gratitude for all he has achieved in his long and illustrious career with Essex. 
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: LeedsExile on October 23, 2021, 06:29:28 PM
Well put Reddevil.
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: bwildered on October 24, 2021, 08:05:48 AM
Redevil , header under players dated 22/10  noted RTD retirement .
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: dazedpenguin on October 24, 2021, 10:31:32 AM
I must say I am slightly surprised that a separate topic dedicated to Ryan has not been started but maybe one is in the offing.

I know that I will not be alone and every contributor to this wonderful Board will remember Ryan very fondly, with great respect and gratitude for all he has achieved in his long and illustrious career with Essex.

There's was one thread set up when he announced his Essex retirement: http://www.essexoutfielder.co.uk/index.php?topic=2367.0

It's a shame he didn't go out on a high, but maybe he didn't want the fanfare of a guard of honour etc. I think he'd be a good coach- it doesn't always follow, of course, but in his case, I'd be surprised if it didn't.
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: bwildered on October 24, 2021, 12:14:44 PM
 It was indicated during his presentation at lunchtime against Northants that he had been given a back room roll of some capacity at the club, has his experience was too invaluable to lose .
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: Oldhasbeen on October 24, 2021, 04:52:47 PM
It was indicated during his presentation at lunchtime against Northants that he had been given a back room roll of some capacity at the club, has his experience was too invaluable to lose .
Would that be a cheese & onion roll?
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: SirChef26 on October 24, 2021, 05:53:21 PM
He shouldn’t have played for them at the World Cup really. His body language during the Namibia game was so poor and got pointed out on commentary. Possibly (and in the end was) his final game, he should have been shouting and rallying his team. Instead all he offered was a silent double teapot. He’d given up, shocking really.
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: Andy on October 25, 2021, 06:56:21 PM
He shouldn’t have played for them at the World Cup really. His body language during the Namibia game was so poor and got pointed out on commentary. Possibly (and in the end was) his final game, he should have been shouting and rallying his team. Instead all he offered was a silent double teapot. He’d given up, shocking really.

I've always been a fan of RTD, but I suspect that he's a little bit emotional at times. I hate to say it but Stevens has proven to be more durable. Just think if we'd swapped aging all rounders a couple of seasons ago...
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: essexfan548 on October 25, 2021, 07:36:02 PM
Do you honestly think Darren Steven could have played the 2018 innings v Surrey @ Oval or the 2019 inning v Surrey @ Chelmsford or the BWT innings @ Lords?

I don't - his captaincy in 2019 was crucial to us ...
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: Andy on October 26, 2021, 01:49:36 PM
Do you honestly think Darren Steven could have played the 2018 innings v Surrey @ Oval or the 2019 inning v Surrey @ Chelmsford or the BWT innings @ Lords?

I don't - his captaincy in 2019 was crucial to us ...

I do. Plus Stevens is a better bowler. However until the last two seasons RTD did his bit t for the team. Not  a great skipper but a marked improvement on his predecessor.
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: essexfan548 on October 26, 2021, 04:58:09 PM
Well I disagree - and Tendo's a much nicer bloke  :)
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: Andy on October 26, 2021, 08:22:36 PM
Well I disagree - and Tendo's a much nicer bloke  :)

Well, he does come from K@nt, DS I mean  ;)
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: Valentines Park on October 27, 2021, 12:06:14 PM
I hate to say it but Stevens has proven to be more durable.

Stevens batting is shot too for the most part.

He'll probably be able to bowl those dibbly dobblies well in to his 50s though.
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: Andy on October 27, 2021, 01:04:54 PM
I hate to say it but Stevens has proven to be more durable.

Stevens batting is shot too for the most part.

He'll probably be able to bowl those dibbly dobblies well in to his 50s though.

If you mean a century and half century (albeit against Leicestershire and Worcestershire) and 47 in the T20 finals day then I suppose his batting is ‘shot’.
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: JasonP on October 27, 2021, 02:34:02 PM
I hate to say it but Stevens has proven to be more durable.

Stevens batting is shot too for the most part.

He'll probably be able to bowl those dibbly dobblies well in to his 50s though.

He scored more CC runs than any of our batsmen did this season!
Title: Re: Hello Seelaar!
Post by: Valentines Park on October 27, 2021, 02:47:25 PM
I hate to say it but Stevens has proven to be more durable.

Stevens batting is shot too for the most part.

He'll probably be able to bowl those dibbly dobblies well in to his 50s though.

He scored more CC runs than any of our batsmen did this season!

Not saying much really when you're comparing him to the likes of Westley.