MacRobertson Shield
NZ vs USA Day 5: Shilling vs Lawrence by Jarrod Coutts
Fun fact of the day;
Shilling and Lawrence were born 6 days apart
22 Apr 2017 8:27AM (Tournament); 20 Readers
Both must be 21?
22 Apr 2017 8:27AM (Tournament); 20 Readers
Shilling B an K
Lawrence R an Y
B supershot which is very deep
22 Apr 2017 8:29AM (Tournament); 19 Readers
Lawrence c4
22 Apr 2017 8:32AM (Tournament); 13 Readers
Shilling hits 3rd turn but doesn't get a rush to h1 so will be making a leave
22 Apr 2017 8:33AM (Tournament); 14 Readers
Shilling rolls over to EB max distance.
22 Apr 2017 8:38AM (Tournament); 16 Readers
Lawrence misses into c4 and Shilling has first chance at a break
22 Apr 2017 8:39AM (Tournament); 16 Readers
Shilling overapproaches h2 but plays a good recovery shot and is through h2. Should be away now
22 Apr 2017 8:46AM (Tournament); 23 Readers
Shilling approaching h6 and in control
22 Apr 2017 8:58AM (Tournament); 37 Readers
Shilling approaching 3b and will be having a spread
22 Apr 2017 9:10AM (Tournament); 30 Readers
Shilling makes the spread. All other clips on h1.
22 Apr 2017 9:21AM (Tournament); 30 Readers
Lawrence lifts the WB ball and heads to c3
22 Apr 2017 9:21AM (Tournament); 33 Readers
Lawrence misses into c4
22 Apr 2017 9:22AM (Tournament); 32 Readers
Shilling just failed h4 to give Lawrence a 9 yarder for the innings
22 Apr 2017 9:39AM (Tournament); 33 Readers
Lawrence doesn't get in front of h1 and Shilling has a choice of 13 yarders - all of which give a break away with a miss. Takes the defensive option of playing with his 4b ball
22 Apr 2017 9:45AM (Tournament); 32 Readers
Good shot, will be making a leave
22 Apr 2017 9:49AM (Tournament); 34 Readers
Lawrence misses the 30 yarder and Shilling has a bit of work to do for the break, but has played some good shots to make it as easy as he could. Good rush to h4 required from WB
22 Apr 2017 9:58AM (Tournament); 31 Readers
Shilling hampered after h4
22 Apr 2017 10:14AM (Tournament); 27 Readers
Is faulted for his hampered shot
22 Apr 2017 10:14AM (Tournament); 28 Readers
C Clarke not happy about it
22 Apr 2017 10:14AM (Tournament); 28 Readers
Lawrnece hits the 6 yarder and is on his first break approaching h5
22 Apr 2017 10:14AM (Tournament); 28 Readers
Shilling 4 and 4b
Lawrence: 1 and break
22 Apr 2017 10:15AM (Tournament); 28 Readers
Shilling 5 and 4b*
22 Apr 2017 10:29AM (Tournament); 35 Readers
MSL with the h5 ball at 3b
22 Apr 2017 10:30AM (Tournament); 34 Readers
Shilling hits the lift from c3
22 Apr 2017 10:32AM (Tournament); 36 Readers
Shilling decides to go to peg after he doesn't get the 4b peel set up going to 1b. I think for a player of his calibre, this is the right decision and will put a lot of pressure on Lawrences shot if he finishes with a good leave
22 Apr 2017 10:48AM (Tournament); 34 Readers
uh oh
22 Apr 2017 10:52AM (Tournament); 34 Readers
uh oh
22 Apr 2017 10:52AM (Tournament); 34 Readers
uh oh
22 Apr 2017 10:52AM (Tournament); 34 Readers
He's lining up a STP
22 Apr 2017 10:52AM (Tournament); 35 Readers
That's a wooptsie I think
22 Apr 2017 10:53AM (Tournament); 35 Readers
Get's the first peel
22 Apr 2017 10:56AM (Tournament); 36 Readers
Finishes penault and peg with a spread
22 Apr 2017 11:10AM (Tournament); 40 Readers
Lawrence hits the death shot with his h1 ball
22 Apr 2017 11:14AM (Tournament); 41 Readers
Finishing turn now
22 Apr 2017 11:15AM (Tournament); 41 Readers
It's going to plan for USA. One peel done and currently approaching h6 with peele in position
22 Apr 2017 11:34AM (Tournament); 34 Readers
Lawrence has the rover peele in the jaws and is currently approaching 4b in control that will be game 1 to usa
22 Apr 2017 11:46AM (Tournament); 38 Readers
+4 win in G1 to USA
22 Apr 2017 11:52AM (Tournament); 27 Readers
Some good turns from both players in that game
22 Apr 2017 11:52AM (Tournament); 28 Readers
G2 is about to kick off
22 Apr 2017 12:19PM (Tournament); 35 Readers
Shilling hit 4th turn but did something not ideal
22 Apr 2017 1:04PM (Tournament); 38 Readers
Lawrence now taking first break round
22 Apr 2017 1:06PM (Tournament); 37 Readers
Shilling misses the short shot
22 Apr 2017 1:17PM (Tournament); 30 Readers
Lawrence has a standard TP for the match to give USA a 9-8 lead
22 Apr 2017 1:18PM (Tournament); 30 Readers
Or 9-9 if Chapman completes his turn
22 Apr 2017 1:18PM (Tournament); 32 Readers
Approaching 4b with two peels done. Will be sending rover peele to rover going to his penault pioneer which is 5yE of penault
22 Apr 2017 1:25PM (Tournament); 32 Readers
The above was meant for Chapmans match
22 Apr 2017 1:28PM (Tournament); 35 Readers
Lawrence failed to get in front of h1
22 Apr 2017 1:28PM (Tournament); 38 Readers
Shilling has a 25 yarder
22 Apr 2017 1:28PM (Tournament); 36 Readers
Misses
22 Apr 2017 1:31PM (Tournament); 38 Readers
Lawrence misses a hampered shot after h3 to give Shilling all the balls in lawn
22 Apr 2017 1:48PM (Tournament); 32 Readers
Shilling makes h1 with a nice hoop stroke and should be away
22 Apr 2017 1:49PM (Tournament); 34 Readers
Currently approaching 2b off partner and in control
22 Apr 2017 2:04PM (Tournament); 33 Readers
It will be another spread. Shock!
22 Apr 2017 2:07PM (Tournament); 38 Readers
oooh reverse spread
22 Apr 2017 2:18PM (Tournament); 38 Readers
Cheeky!
22 Apr 2017 2:18PM (Tournament); 38 Readers
Shilling now 1 and 4b vs 4 and 4b
22 Apr 2017 2:18PM (Tournament); 37 Readers
Lawrence lifts his h4 ball and hits the lift
22 Apr 2017 2:18PM (Tournament); 33 Readers
Lawrence does the hard work, then fails h5 giving shilling a 4 yarder with his 4b ball
22 Apr 2017 2:24PM (Tournament); 36 Readers
4 lawns all in black.. this is looking better
22 Apr 2017 2:29PM (Tournament); 39 Readers
Shilling making his leave..
22 Apr 2017 2:30PM (Tournament); 39 Readers
Good leave from Shilling..
Lawrences 4b ball S of h1
Lawrences h5 ball 1ft S of h2
Shilling laid up N of h2
22 Apr 2017 2:33PM (Tournament); 38 Readers
Lawrence misses from h1
22 Apr 2017 2:33PM (Tournament); 37 Readers
Shilling has a standard TP to level the match
22 Apr 2017 2:33PM (Tournament); 39 Readers
He's done the hard part, made h1!
22 Apr 2017 2:37PM (Tournament); 38 Readers
Shilling, one peel done and approaching h5
22 Apr 2017 2:52PM (Tournament); 46 Readers
Hakes rushing to h1 with the other balls inlawn
22 Apr 2017 2:53PM (Tournament); 43 Readers
Shilling 2 peels complee and approaching 2b. Good 3b pioneer and rover peele close to the peg
22 Apr 2017 3:08PM (Tournament); 45 Readers
Maloof just beat Garrison. NZ 9 USA 9. NZ needs 2 wins out of Shilling/Clarke/Hakes. Shilling and Clarke are game down but are on winning turns. Hakes on a winning turn g1
22 Apr 2017 3:18PM (Tournament); 42 Readers
Shilling has a straight rover peel to force a 3rd
22 Apr 2017 3:22PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
Peeling straight from a yard
22 Apr 2017 3:24PM (Tournament); 40 Readers
Huge shot
22 Apr 2017 3:25PM (Tournament); 36 Readers
Gets it.. nearly grovels through with the back ball and should be fine
22 Apr 2017 3:27PM (Tournament); 42 Readers
Completes the TP and forces a 3rd. Great work from the southern man!
22 Apr 2017 3:29PM (Tournament); 45 Readers
Shilling wins the opening in g3.. big opportunity for a 5th turn ball round
22 Apr 2017 3:46PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
NZ 9 USA 9
Clarke and Shilling and g3 of their matches. Hakes/Soo in g1. Whoever gets to 10 points first has a huge psychological advantage
22 Apr 2017 3:47PM (Tournament); 42 Readers
Shilling approaching h1 from the WB level with 1..
22 Apr 2017 3:49PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
Good approach but sticks in h1
22 Apr 2017 3:51PM (Tournament); 44 Readers
Lawrence middles the 15 yarder and has a laid break. That was a big shot in the grand scheme of life
22 Apr 2017 3:51PM (Tournament); 43 Readers
Not quite as big as the dam that you drive past from LA to Palm Springs. I couldn't believe we got see the hoover dam! ;)
22 Apr 2017 3:52PM (Tournament); 44 Readers
Lawrence hits his nervy 5y return after h4
22 Apr 2017 3:59PM (Tournament); 57 Readers
Chapman has asked if I'm "managing to do the commentary OK?". That's good from him.
22 Apr 2017 4:01PM (Tournament); 57 Readers
Get it? Managing
22 Apr 2017 4:01PM (Tournament); 57 Readers
I still don't understand, but apparently it's a good joke
22 Apr 2017 4:01PM (Tournament); 56 Readers
I just hope he keeps playing games and does his job
22 Apr 2017 4:02PM (Tournament); 56 Readers
Anyway, Lawrence is now approaching h6 and in control
22 Apr 2017 4:02PM (Tournament); 54 Readers
Both teams are 50:50 in my opinion at this stage
22 Apr 2017 4:06PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
Lawrence has completed his spread
22 Apr 2017 4:12PM (Tournament); 55 Readers
Looks like a good leave
22 Apr 2017 4:12PM (Tournament); 53 Readers
Little spread innit
22 Apr 2017 4:12PM (Tournament); 53 Readers
Big shot for Shilling.. a miss would put USA in a test winning position if him and Morgan complete their turns. I have a sneaky feeling he might monster the lift though
22 Apr 2017 4:13PM (Tournament); 55 Readers
Shilling misses into c4
22 Apr 2017 4:16PM (Tournament); 52 Readers
First time that either team has been able to win the test
22 Apr 2017 4:16PM (Tournament); 51 Readers
It's looking very un NZ on the lawns right now
22 Apr 2017 4:17PM (Tournament); 54 Readers
Lawrence has a shocker.. doesn't get a rush to h1 and will be rolling up from the peg
22 Apr 2017 4:19PM (Tournament); 51 Readers
Lags back at partner
22 Apr 2017 4:19PM (Tournament); 53 Readers
I'm surprised that he didn't take the hoop on.. but it gives NZ a chance so I'm not complaining!
22 Apr 2017 4:20PM (Tournament); 53 Readers
Shilling misses the 20 yarder.. USA back in test winning potential
22 Apr 2017 4:22PM (Tournament); 55 Readers
I know some people complain about AC being boring.. but test match croquet is what Polly wants
22 Apr 2017 4:22PM (Tournament); 54 Readers
Flick me an email if you can't figure that one out. Chapman had to be told and he informed me 'that's awful'. I thought it was good from me
22 Apr 2017 4:24PM (Tournament); 54 Readers
Lawrence fails h1 again
22 Apr 2017 4:25PM (Tournament); 52 Readers
Shilling misses another 20 yarder
22 Apr 2017 4:25PM (Tournament); 50 Readers
Lawrence has a lot of work to do for the break, but has the innings which is the main thing if you're a USA fan
22 Apr 2017 4:31PM (Tournament); 55 Readers
Makes a hoop and resets. Shilling misses a 25 yarder
22 Apr 2017 4:35PM (Tournament); 51 Readers
Lawrence has played some pretty good rushes and is only 1 long rush away from having a laid break, will definitely be a delayed TP though
22 Apr 2017 4:38PM (Tournament); 54 Readers
Lawrence has a rough rush, but plays a 15 yard take off to h3 and finishes in 1ft position
22 Apr 2017 4:40PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Lawrence runs the hoop well.. but still has an 8 yarder
22 Apr 2017 4:41PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
Hits it
22 Apr 2017 4:41PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
It's a nice gee we're currently playing at, and the home crowd should be very excited at this stage
22 Apr 2017 4:43PM (Tournament); 61 Readers
Great turn under pressure from Morgan on lawn 3 and gives USA the lead with a +26TP in the 3rd.
NZ 9 USA 10
22 Apr 2017 4:44PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
Lawrence runs h5 but has no pioneer at h6
22 Apr 2017 4:48PM (Tournament); 55 Readers
He's chasing the delayed TP pretty hard, that's a great result for NZ and I feel our best chance of getting another shot
22 Apr 2017 4:51PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
Peels 4b from 8y and gets a rush to h6 so it's back on
22 Apr 2017 4:51PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
That's put USA in a very strong position
22 Apr 2017 4:51PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Test winning turn
22 Apr 2017 4:51PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
The fate of the entire USA is in the mans hand
22 Apr 2017 4:54PM (Tournament); 55 Readers
penault peele is set up 6" in front as he takes on another backwards takeoff..
22 Apr 2017 4:55PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
It looks short
22 Apr 2017 4:55PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
He's taking it on.. this is a huge shot
22 Apr 2017 4:55PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
Really good hoop stroke and that should be enough to tidy up the turn
22 Apr 2017 4:56PM (Tournament); 57 Readers
Misses his 2 yarder at the ball at penault
22 Apr 2017 4:56PM (Tournament); 54 Readers
NZ isn't dead yet
22 Apr 2017 4:57PM (Tournament); 55 Readers
Shilling snicks his 5 yarder to regain the innings
22 Apr 2017 4:58PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Shilling plays a croquet stroke from near 5 loading 3 trying to get a rush on the ball just N of penault to h3.. it's not good and he has to run a 5ft hoop to roquet it..
22 Apr 2017 5:01PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Smoothes it through
22 Apr 2017 5:01PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Good 5 approach to h2.. big hoop
22 Apr 2017 5:01PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Runs it nicely.. choices now.
1. Ball to 4b and a spread
2. DPO leaving 1 and peg vs 2b alone
22 Apr 2017 5:03PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Runs it nicely.. choices now.
1. Ball to 4b and a spread
2. DPO leaving 1 and peg vs 2b alone
22 Apr 2017 5:03PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Shilling is in control at h3
22 Apr 2017 5:04PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
Shilling is in control at h3
22 Apr 2017 5:05PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
Partner goes to 2b after h5 so option 2 is ruled out
22 Apr 2017 5:14PM (Tournament); 57 Readers
The panel of experts have mixed views.. it's a 2-1 vote between Kruncher, Chapman and Garrison
22 Apr 2017 5:14PM (Tournament); 56 Readers
Looking calm and controlled. If I was a gambling man I would be willing to say you won't see much change in emotion between Shilling when he's happy and Shilling when he's sad
22 Apr 2017 5:16PM (Tournament); 61 Readers
Loves to talk though
22 Apr 2017 5:16PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Most ENG and AUS players have gone home.. I'm glad it's not tricky conditions or our NZ team wouldn't have finished many of their matches each day!
22 Apr 2017 5:17PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
For all those of you requesting fun facts.. here goes a good one
22 Apr 2017 5:18PM (Tournament); 61 Readers
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22 Apr 2017 5:18PM (Tournament); 61 Readers
Harps arrived yesterday and just said that today's 36 degrees is on par with Wellington. I think he's having a bubble
22 Apr 2017 5:19PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Back to the boring stuff
22 Apr 2017 5:20PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
Shilling approaching 2b and in control.. will be a spread with Lawrence's 2b ball at the peg
22 Apr 2017 5:21PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Shillings hoop strokes have been really good. You would be proud of him Faye!
22 Apr 2017 5:22PM (Tournament); 55 Readers
Shilling just played a very interesting shot.. putting the ball near the peg from about a ft in what looked like the right line, he clubbed it onto the peg and I think it's OK still.. not sure how easily it rushes to h1 though
22 Apr 2017 5:25PM (Tournament); 57 Readers
Also didn't get a rush on partner to EB and is rolling them over from 7y WNW of peg
22 Apr 2017 5:25PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Shilling calls a referee ono.. I think it's to check if the ball is off the lawn
22 Apr 2017 5:26PM (Tournament); 55 Readers
He's safe.. looks pretty happy with the result and there is a heck of a lot of pressure on this shot from Lawrence
22 Apr 2017 5:27PM (Tournament); 55 Readers
Recap:
NZ 9 USA 10
Shilling 4b an 1 vs 2b an penault in g3 and has a spread
Hakes game up and Soo has first break in g2.
I can tell you this much for free, if NZ wins either of these games, I certainly wouldn't want to be playing in the deciding match!! It's hard enough watching it, let alone being on the court
22 Apr 2017 5:28PM (Tournament); 53 Readers
Lawrence looking at a target from where the ball lays near the WB
22 Apr 2017 5:29PM (Tournament); 53 Readers
probably 4 yards inlawn.. must have some of Yellow at the peg
22 Apr 2017 5:29PM (Tournament); 53 Readers
Lawrence taking his time deciding what shot to take
22 Apr 2017 5:31PM (Tournament); 56 Readers
Lifts the 2b ball from the peg and heads to c3
22 Apr 2017 5:31PM (Tournament); 57 Readers
Has a 19 yarder at the balls on the EB and that's a pretty straight boundary
22 Apr 2017 5:31PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
Squats down during the shot..
22 Apr 2017 5:32PM (Tournament); 63 Readers
Looking intriqued
22 Apr 2017 5:32PM (Tournament); 63 Readers
Misses! NZ have at least one more turn
22 Apr 2017 5:32PM (Tournament); 63 Readers
Misses to level with h4 on the EB so Shilling can get the TP out a bit easier if he wants it
22 Apr 2017 5:33PM (Tournament); 63 Readers
Shillings rush to h1 isn't even pointing at c1 so he needs a good shot now
22 Apr 2017 5:35PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Plays it well and has an approach from 3ySW
22 Apr 2017 5:35PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Runs a beautiful h1 and gets a forward rush
22 Apr 2017 5:37PM (Tournament); 55 Readers
in control and approaching h2.. I'm off to make the tea's for Hakes brb sports fans
22 Apr 2017 5:38PM (Tournament); 54 Readers
I shouldn't have left.. he's failed H2 and looks like it's in a nasty position
22 Apr 2017 5:43PM (Tournament); 57 Readers
off partner, so no easy shot for Lawrence, but Shilling either has a 5y shot with his 4b ball needing to go through 1b or has a very simple h2 if Lawrence misses
22 Apr 2017 5:44PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
Lawrence shooting from h3 to the reception ball at h2
22 Apr 2017 5:45PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
Really good shot from Lawrence.. it's his penault ball so Shilling could face a very long death short a few moments from now
22 Apr 2017 5:45PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
Looks like b was pretty well in the jaws.. so he's rushed it 10yS of h2 and is making a leave sending it to 2b going to partner who is on the EB level with 4
22 Apr 2017 5:48PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Has an OK leave but the distance is poor compared with what it could have been. Shilling is forced to hit as there is a near both penault and 2b so hiding won't be an option
22 Apr 2017 5:49PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Leaves a rush with his penault ball
22 Apr 2017 5:50PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Shilling walks straight to his h2 ball 4yN of 2b and eyes up partner 5yW of 4b
22 Apr 2017 5:51PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
Hits!! That had Dunedin written all over it! What that actually means, I have no idea, but I'll take it.
22 Apr 2017 5:52PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Management says we can keep playing until about 7.20 so we have 90 minutes to go
22 Apr 2017 5:54PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
Rushes from EB into the jaws of h2 - or possibly on the wire
22 Apr 2017 5:54PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Shilling runs h2 and has a rush to c4 with the other two balls; 3yE of h4 and on the NB between 3 and 6. 2 good rushes and he can have a standard TP
22 Apr 2017 5:57PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
Gets the rush towards SB but doesn't get a good rush back to the ball at the NB. Ref if on.. this could be off the court..?
22 Apr 2017 6:00PM (Tournament); 54 Readers
Walks off the lawn.. but I think he's safe and just getting a drink
22 Apr 2017 6:00PM (Tournament); 54 Readers
Average rush.. 4y approach to h3
22 Apr 2017 6:02PM (Tournament); 50 Readers
Smooth hoop but has a 5y return
22 Apr 2017 6:02PM (Tournament); 52 Readers
Regardless of who wins this match, it will be a deserved win and though there have been patches of brilliance and patches of averageness
22 Apr 2017 6:03PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
It's been great to watch!
22 Apr 2017 6:03PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Clarke gives him a clap of approval.. partner is at 4b and gets a rush on the ball near h2 down to the ball at h4 so is a regular delayed TP now
22 Apr 2017 6:04PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
Shilling in control at h4
22 Apr 2017 6:06PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Escape ball in position at 4b.. peele not in position going to h5 so still has some work to do
22 Apr 2017 6:08PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Doesn't get a good rush out of 5 but can get it northwards enough with a good cut
22 Apr 2017 6:10PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
Lining up the peel going to h6..
22 Apr 2017 6:12PM (Tournament); 61 Readers
It's in the jaws at best.. and has some sort of rush to h6
22 Apr 2017 6:13PM (Tournament); 63 Readers
3y approach to h6
22 Apr 2017 6:13PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Smooths it and hits the 5y return
22 Apr 2017 6:16PM (Tournament); 66 Readers
Taking off from 10ys of h2 to the ball at 4b.. this needs to be rush peeled or bounce out of the jaws or life suddenly gets difficult
22 Apr 2017 6:16PM (Tournament); 65 Readers
Good take off and it was in the jaws so it's no problems.. 1b pioneer is OK but is still on track with the delayed TP
22 Apr 2017 6:17PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Test match equalizing turn so lots riding on it
22 Apr 2017 6:18PM (Tournament); 57 Readers
Makes 1b and still in control
22 Apr 2017 6:19PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
He's off for another drink
22 Apr 2017 6:21PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Back on court and currently putting out the escape ball.. still in normal conditions and will be making partner off 2b
22 Apr 2017 6:23PM (Tournament); 64 Readers
Wants to get a good rush out of 2b here.. stalks his 1ft 2b from N of the peg
22 Apr 2017 6:24PM (Tournament); 63 Readers
Typical Shilling fashion, he stalks with the mallet to the right of his body, then straightens it
22 Apr 2017 6:24PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
He's teasing us.. re stalks again
22 Apr 2017 6:24PM (Tournament); 61 Readers
Another great hoop stroke and has a rush. Positioning the penault peel from S of the peg. Was going 3yards past, but clips the hoop and finishes 1yNW
22 Apr 2017 6:26PM (Tournament); 64 Readers
Rushes escape ball into position and has a take off back to a good 3b pioneer
22 Apr 2017 6:27PM (Tournament); 69 Readers
It's finally cooling down.. shade is covering half the court now
22 Apr 2017 6:29PM (Tournament); 71 Readers
Great take off and gets a good rush out of 3b
22 Apr 2017 6:30PM (Tournament); 68 Readers
Disaster
22 Apr 2017 6:30PM (Tournament); 67 Readers
Trying to get a rush on the penault pioneer.. roquets it and won't be getting the peel going to 4b
22 Apr 2017 6:31PM (Tournament); 69 Readers
It's going to come down to a straight double
22 Apr 2017 6:31PM (Tournament); 70 Readers
Approaching 4b
22 Apr 2017 6:32PM (Tournament); 66 Readers
Penault peele looks 4ft WNW
22 Apr 2017 6:33PM (Tournament); 67 Readers
Disaster round 2!
22 Apr 2017 6:33PM (Tournament); 65 Readers
After 4b.. rushes reception ball into the jaws of 4b
22 Apr 2017 6:34PM (Tournament); 65 Readers
Gets the reception ball out of 4b as he takes off to oppo which is a few yards S of penault. Think we will see the abort now and just have a spread
22 Apr 2017 6:36PM (Tournament); 68 Readers
Is he looking at the straight double??
22 Apr 2017 6:37PM (Tournament); 70 Readers
Abort Shilling! Abort!
22 Apr 2017 6:37PM (Tournament); 69 Readers
He's telepathic, he's cancelled it
22 Apr 2017 6:37PM (Tournament); 69 Readers
At a guess, it's going to finish; Peg an penault for NZ vs 2b an Penault for Lawrence
22 Apr 2017 6:38PM (Tournament); 68 Readers
Should be easy enough to set up a spread from where he is
22 Apr 2017 6:39PM (Tournament); 68 Readers
I'd love to have a heart rate monitor on him right now
22 Apr 2017 6:39PM (Tournament); 70 Readers
He's through rover and currently setting the spread..
22 Apr 2017 6:41PM (Tournament); 65 Readers
What is going through Lawrences head right now??
22 Apr 2017 6:42PM (Tournament); 64 Readers
Shilling has rushed to within inces of the other oppo ball - both within 2ft of the peg on the western side. Partner is 7yS of h3
22 Apr 2017 6:43PM (Tournament); 66 Readers
Croquets R (penault) to W of the peg and rushes Y (2b) off the EB.. it'll be a reverse spread and distance wise looks quite good
22 Apr 2017 6:46PM (Tournament); 76 Readers
Doesn't rush to the boundary and rolls them off near c2
22 Apr 2017 6:48PM (Tournament); 74 Readers
Lawrence makes the decision that the panel of experts like.. lifts the ball at the beg and heads to c3
22 Apr 2017 6:49PM (Tournament); 72 Readers
Misses the 19 yarder down into c4 but it's no easy finish for Shilling
22 Apr 2017 6:49PM (Tournament); 75 Readers
Shilling taps it.. leaves partner in c2, takes off to the 2b ball peg high on WB
22 Apr 2017 6:52PM (Tournament); 72 Readers
EB*
22 Apr 2017 6:52PM (Tournament); 73 Readers
Croquets that to 2ft SE of 2b going to the ball in c4.. 1/2 balls is 4 yarder
22 Apr 2017 6:53PM (Tournament); 78 Readers
Croquets that up the EB and will be returning to partner near c2.. just don't leave a double!
22 Apr 2017 6:55PM (Tournament); 77 Readers
Leaves a rush pointing to the NB level with h2 but it guarantees no double
22 Apr 2017 6:56PM (Tournament); 79 Readers
Lawrence shoots with the ball near the EB at the ball near 2b..
22 Apr 2017 6:58PM (Tournament); 81 Readers
Looked like a very good shot, but just misses into c1
22 Apr 2017 6:59PM (Tournament); 80 Readers
Shilling has a 30 yard takeoff which falls 7y short
22 Apr 2017 6:59PM (Tournament); 80 Readers
Has a 5 yarder on Y or a 7 yarder into the ball at the corner for the finish
22 Apr 2017 6:59PM (Tournament); 80 Readers
Takes the shot at the ball in corner..
22 Apr 2017 7:00PM (Tournament); 80 Readers
Twists the hands..
22 Apr 2017 7:00PM (Tournament); 81 Readers
Hits! Good croquet stroke and a 20y rush up next
22 Apr 2017 7:00PM (Tournament); 78 Readers
Loading rover from c1 getting a rush on the 2b ball which is 2ft SE of 2b
22 Apr 2017 7:00PM (Tournament); 76 Readers
Gets a 5ft rush to slightly W of penault
22 Apr 2017 7:01PM (Tournament); 78 Readers
Cuts it badly to 7yE of the peg
22 Apr 2017 7:01PM (Tournament); 80 Readers
Is rolling it to c3 playing for position at penault
22 Apr 2017 7:02PM (Tournament); 84 Readers
It's not in position so Lawrence gets another shot folks
22 Apr 2017 7:03PM (Tournament); 88 Readers
Lawrence misses from 5y towards c3
22 Apr 2017 7:06PM (Tournament); 81 Readers
Shilling rushes to 2yW of penault and plays the approach
22 Apr 2017 7:06PM (Tournament); 83 Readers
Runs penault and has a 3y return
22 Apr 2017 7:06PM (Tournament); 83 Readers
Hits it. Hakes has a rover peel to go and will be first finished unless there's an error
22 Apr 2017 7:08PM (Tournament); 81 Readers
Great rush from c3 to 1yN of rover
22 Apr 2017 7:09PM (Tournament); 80 Readers
18" rover hoop.. probably wont get a rush back to peg ball
22 Apr 2017 7:10PM (Tournament); 76 Readers
Shilling has a 5y return, Hakes has a 7y return
22 Apr 2017 7:11PM (Tournament); 75 Readers
Shilling middles it! Needs to get a rush to the peg
22 Apr 2017 7:12PM (Tournament); 75 Readers
Shilling middles it! Needs to get a rush to the peg
22 Apr 2017 7:12PM (Tournament); 75 Readers
Has a 2y rush to the peg
22 Apr 2017 7:12PM (Tournament); 77 Readers
Great rush and has a 5ft peg out
22 Apr 2017 7:13PM (Tournament); 77 Readers
Shilling lining up the peg out
22 Apr 2017 7:14PM (Tournament); 73 Readers
Shilling lining up the peg out
22 Apr 2017 7:14PM (Tournament); 73 Readers
He's done it! Wins g3 and NZ win the test 11-10!!
22 Apr 2017 7:14PM (Tournament); 75 Readers
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