https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=271045040
Just as a aside, as I don't want to raise this after tonight, but look
at this article which I found originally in the Melbourne Herald Sun
newspaper today, it talks about NZ cricket assisting US cricket. With
what I've read about on here about a lot of NZ blokes going to US
colleges for sport and all that, there if there are strong NZ/US
sporting ties, what stopping NZ from getting US assistance to join
CONCACAF?
Australia had Japan's support when it went to Asia, and also a lot of these 'sporting alliances' have come off with Australia since it joined Asia.
I don't see why NZ (or greater Oceania) for that matter should not look into this, at least at a feasibility study level.
https://cricket.yahoo.com/cricket/news/article?id=item/2.0/-/story/cricket.ani.com/new-zealand-poised-play-international-cricket-us-20100213/
Australia had Japan's support when it went to Asia, and also a lot of these 'sporting alliances' have come off with Australia since it joined Asia.
I don't see why NZ (or greater Oceania) for that matter should not look into this, at least at a feasibility study level.
https://cricket.yahoo.com/cricket/news/article?id=item/2.0/-/story/cricket.ani.com/new-zealand-poised-play-international-cricket-us-20100213/
New Zealand poised to play international
cricket in US
Ani, ANI, 13 February 2010
Auckland, Feb 13(ANI): The New Zealand cricket team is poised to play international games in the United States this year following a series of discussions between administrators of both countries.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive Justin Vaughan said that a "strategic partnership" had been formed with the USA Cricket (USACA), which would be of commercial benefit to both parties.
According to reports, New Zealand will play a series of three ODIs against Sri Lanka in Lauderhill, Florida in late May following the Twenty20 World Cup in West Indies.
"Over the past months, we have advanced discussions with USA Cricket regarding the structure of our relationship, and both parties are very happy with how this is taking shape," The New Zealand Herald quoted Vaughan, as saying in a statement.
"We are looking to help introduce cricket to a wider audience, and to attract new investment into the sport. It is widely accepted there is significant commercial opportunity for cricket within the USA market, and the introduction such investment would greatly assist the overall development and growth of cricket in the USA, which would be great for the game throughout the world," the statement added.
Vaughan said the games against Sri Lanka were yet to be confirmed, but was "optimistic" they would take place.
"It would be a real first for cricket in the USA to stage this series and a great way for New Zealand Cricket to launch our partnership with USA Cricket," he said.
The Pakistan team is already planning to tour the US later this year, with the USACA having offered to host a series between them and India.
There have also been reports of the Indian Premier League games being played in the US. (ANI
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We are not in North nor Central America.
NZ cricket helping US cricket is (i'm sure) completely irrelevant to US Soccer. I'm sure if you asked them they a) wouldn't know NZ had any link to US cricket and b) wouldn't know what cricket was.
NZ players use US Uni's as a pathway in football as a lot don't have Euro passports so find it hard to get work permits to play in europe as a developing player so this becomes the next best option. It also gives the more academic minded players access into some fantastic universities - see Craig Henderson and Dartmouth.
Its not really a US Soccer/NZ Football partnership, just individual players making there way to private universities (the NCAA runs College football over there not US Soccer) so there isn't really 'sporting ties' to lean on there.
More importantly, we aren't in North nor Central America.
aitkenmike2010-02-17 22:13:56
NZ cricket helping US cricket is (i'm sure) completely irrelevant to US Soccer. I'm sure if you asked them they a) wouldn't know NZ had any link to US cricket and b) wouldn't know what cricket was.
NZ players use US Uni's as a pathway in football as a lot don't have Euro passports so find it hard to get work permits to play in europe as a developing player so this becomes the next best option. It also gives the more academic minded players access into some fantastic universities - see Craig Henderson and Dartmouth.
Its not really a US Soccer/NZ Football partnership, just individual players making there way to private universities (the NCAA runs College football over there not US Soccer) so there isn't really 'sporting ties' to lean on there.
More importantly, we aren't in North nor Central America.
aitkenmike2010-02-17 22:13:56
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We are not in North nor Central America.
NZ cricket helping US cricket is (i'm sure) completely irrelevant to US Soccer. I'm sure if you asked them they a) wouldn't know NZ had any link to US cricket and b) wouldn't know what cricket was.
NZ players use US Uni's as a pathway in football as a lot don't have Euro passports so find it hard to get work permits to play in europe as a developing player so this becomes the next best option (it also gives the more academic minded players access into some fantastic universities - see Craig Henderson and Dartmouth). Its not really a US Soccer/NZ Football partnership, just individual players making there way to private universities (the NCAA runs College football over there not US Soccer) so there isn't really 'sporting ties' to lean on there.
More importantly, we aren't in North nor Central America.
NZ cricket helping US cricket is (i'm sure) completely irrelevant to US Soccer. I'm sure if you asked them they a) wouldn't know NZ had any link to US cricket and b) wouldn't know what cricket was.
NZ players use US Uni's as a pathway in football as a lot don't have Euro passports so find it hard to get work permits to play in europe as a developing player so this becomes the next best option (it also gives the more academic minded players access into some fantastic universities - see Craig Henderson and Dartmouth). Its not really a US Soccer/NZ Football partnership, just individual players making there way to private universities (the NCAA runs College football over there not US Soccer) so there isn't really 'sporting ties' to lean on there.
More importantly, we aren't in North nor Central America.
Australia's got a loose geographic claim to Asia as well (the top end of Oz is close though), but that didn't stop Lowy and Co having crack.
I'm trying to assist Mikey!
diego's son2010-02-17 22:17:06
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I realise that DS, I just don't think it is a realistic option. Australia at least borders on Asia if you want to argue that it isn't physically part of Asia, but Geopolitically, I would argue it is a definitely a part of Asia, and becoming more so as time goes by (as is NZ)
NZ is not part of Nth America geographically, politically, or any other way.
I'm not arguing the intent, just the realism of the option proposed
P.S. Go the NZ Cricket Team!
NZ is not part of Nth America geographically, politically, or any other way.
I'm not arguing the intent, just the realism of the option proposed
P.S. Go the NZ Cricket Team!
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I realise that DS, I just don't think it is a realistic option. Australia at least borders on Asia if you want to argue that it isn't physically part of Asia, but Geopolitically, I would argue it is a definitely a part of Asia, and becoming more so as time goes by (as is NZ)
NZ is not part of Nth America geographically, politically, or any other way.
I'm not arguing the intent, just the realism of the option proposed
P.S. Go the NZ Cricket Team!
NZ is not part of Nth America geographically, politically, or any other way.
I'm not arguing the intent, just the realism of the option proposed
P.S. Go the NZ Cricket Team!
Fair call. Most of Oz's trade deals are with Sth East Asian nations, but yeah, our northern lands are definitely near enough to Asia as one could possibly be. It's easier, from Darwin, to get to Jakarta and Dili then it is to Canberra.
My idea for NZ (or Oceania as a whole) in lobbying to join CONCACAF has come about due to (from what I can see) NZ's relationship with some US matters, Asia's concerns about NZ, and also that CONCACAF, after Asia, is the next 'weakest' Confederation, and ripe for some extra teams (e.g. New Zealand) to strengthen it.
It's left field, but at least shows some 'outside' thinking.
I'll leave the rest up to you boys.
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Please this is a thread to debate the merits of Mark Richardson, call Australians c**ts and whinge about our dismal side. Leave the geographic links for somewhere else please, unless we can compare DS to Shane Watson?
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Is anyone going on Friday???...
And please can we not have the T20 haters go at it again
I'm going to support my team and be entertained. Deal with it.
When the test is on, I'll go to support my team, read a book, and watch some cricket.
And please can we not have the T20 haters go at it again
I'm going to support my team and be entertained. Deal with it.When the test is on, I'll go to support my team, read a book, and watch some cricket.
E + R + O
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Ill be there, what a chance to abuse Australians.
Behind the stumps Brad!
David Warner, hit the ball square, I dare ya!
Shane Watson, you are the most despicable person ever to wear an Australian shirt (or something similar)
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Ill be there, what a chance to abuse Australians.
Behind the stumps Brad!
David Warner, hit the ball square, I dare ya!
Shane Watson, you are the most despicable person ever to wear an Australian shirt (or something similar)
that will do
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Is anyone going on Friday???...
And please can we not have the T20 haters go at it again I'm going to support my team and be entertained. Deal with it.
When the test is on, I'll go to support my team, read a book, and watch some cricket.
And please can we not have the T20 haters go at it again
I'm going to support my team and be entertained. Deal with it.When the test is on, I'll go to support my team, read a book, and watch some cricket.
I'm going on Friday. And I know this pales in comparrison but as of 11/2/10 the PAX was up to 5412. I'm sure they have sold more since then.
Remember you're a National Bank customer for discounts!
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there is nothing better than a NZ v Aus series, looking forward to all three games in wellington, starting friday. as bopman said, get along and abuse the aussies - you know our boys get abuse over there. unfortunately for me, if i abuse them, i may lose my job so will have to be very careful not to get caught up in it, gonna be tough!
Fuck this stupid game
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there is nothing better than a NZ v Aus series, looking forward to all three games in wellington, starting friday. as bopman said, get along and abuse the aussies - you know our boys get abuse over there. unfortunately for me, if i abuse them, i may lose my job so will have to be very careful not to get caught up in it, gonna be tough!
Happy to thro some at them on your behalf TL
E + R + O
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there is nothing better than a NZ v Aus series, looking forward to all three games in wellington, starting friday. as bopman said, get along and abuse the aussies - you know our boys get abuse over there. unfortunately for me, if i abuse them, i may lose my job so will have to be very careful not to get caught up in it, gonna be tough!
Any idea how many tickets have been sold?
oh and if you guys do end up going, would be keen to know the PAX
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there is nothing better than a NZ v Aus series, looking forward to all three games in wellington, starting friday. as bopman said, get along and abuse the aussies - you know our boys get abuse over there. unfortunately for me, if i abuse them, i may lose my job so will have to be very careful not to get caught up in it, gonna be tough!
Happy to thro some at them on your behalf TL
i have history with brett lee and cameron white from an odi in napier. brett lee even changed fielding positions, he bowled 160kph that day.
will have mates there hurling abuse, might sneak off and get amongst if i can. might just wear a dingo mask for a disguise
Fuck this stupid game
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there is nothing better than a NZ v Aus series, looking forward to all three games in wellington, starting friday. as bopman said, get along and abuse the aussies - you know our boys get abuse over there. unfortunately for me, if i abuse them, i may lose my job so will have to be very careful not to get caught up in it, gonna be tough!
Happy to thro some at them on your behalf TL
i have history with brett lee and cameron white from an odi in napier. brett lee even changed fielding positions, he bowled 160kph that day.
will have mates there hurling abuse, might sneak off and get amongst if i can. might just wear a dingo mask for a disguise
haha. me and some mates were so abusive with a "tate is a chucker" chant at sean tate in hamilton he changed fielding positoins and complained to the umpire. upon which red badge came over and were not too impressed 
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Tendulkar is awesome. He's been my favourite batsman for ages. So technically sound even though the Indian Team were not always been consistently as classy with their own problems. But what an effort. Is there any clips of the effort available on the net??
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