tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33518081.post116010930804708047..comments2023-10-11T21:31:46.384+11:00Comments on The Match Referee: Most Intimidating Teams - An Amercian PerspectiveAyush Trivedihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172484355139580612noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33518081.post-1160299551491592702006-10-08T19:25:00.000+10:002006-10-08T19:25:00.000+10:00Salil,I take your point about Waugh's team. We'll ...Salil,<BR/>I take your point about Waugh's team. We'll include them in our list. <BR/><BR/>Sportsnob,<BR/>I wondered exactly the same thing. The Brazilians were more akin to Bradman's invincibles: clinical, artistic and great at what they did, but not physically intimidating.Ayush Trivedihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172484355139580612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33518081.post-1160298612080138562006-10-08T19:10:00.000+10:002006-10-08T19:10:00.000+10:00I think the Aussie team should have been there..th...I think the Aussie team should have been there..these guys have absolutely dominated the sport! Surprising to see not even one football team.. But I cant think of too many football teams that were that intimidating. Only maybe the 1970 Brazilian Football team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33518081.post-1160284761493348152006-10-08T15:19:00.000+10:002006-10-08T15:19:00.000+10:00Partly why they were so intimidating. The Windies ...Partly why they were so intimidating. <BR/><BR/>The Windies would rough a team up, batter and bruise players - but they could be beaten. Teams could hang in there, survive or even beat them.<BR/><BR/>With the Aussies of 00, it was a completely different aura. They were clinical and professional, hitting targets and simply knocking out the opposition. And nobody could think of hanging in there and surviving - maybe taking the test to the fifth day, but that was it. No more than that. <BR/><BR/>As for the brute strength/muscle power - the reason they were so good was they had a mix of it all. Lee with out and out pace and nothing else back then, Hayden with his bullying batting tactics - on the other hand, stylists like Martyn and Warne.Salilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024757873081383487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33518081.post-1160218072539441492006-10-07T20:47:00.000+10:002006-10-07T20:47:00.000+10:00I see your point about the winning records of the ...I see your point about the winning records of the side you've mentioned. However, as you say the 70's WI side were intimidating, just like the 95 All Blacks. <BR/><BR/>Waugh's side of earlier this decade had a pretty good record, but they were clinical rather the pure essence of brute strength and muscle power.Ayush Trivedihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172484355139580612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33518081.post-1160204599898949242006-10-07T17:03:00.000+10:002006-10-07T17:03:00.000+10:00Vunderbar. Typically close minded American media. ...Vunderbar. Typically close minded American media. God forbid they actually get the basic details right. <BR/><BR/>As far as intimidating goes, WI of the 70s were only that intimidating physically.<BR/><BR/>The Invincibles of 48 were a far more dangerous side, simply because of the simply brilliant leadership of Bradman back then that channeled the resources far more effectively. Some of his tactics in even tour matches (like his skullduggery in the Scarborough festival to ensure an undefeated record) were simply amazing - and of course, that tour record should say enough about the lineup's skill. <BR/><BR/>Similar situation with Jardine's Ashes side in 32/33, where he turned Larwood into cricket's most deadly weapon. And what about Waugh's Australians of 00 (who were a far more ruthless and professional unit than the Windies, and steamrolled *everything* in their path)?Salilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024757873081383487noreply@blogger.com