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Ramon Simmons vs Jediah Blades.

voiceofreason 9/5/25, 2:52:09 PM
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debut: 1/20/04
92,564 runs

For me Simmons looks the better bowler. I believe he can bat a bit too. Barbados Royals bowling does not look potent enough though. Powen n co what you think?
PalsofMine 9/5/25, 3:02:36 PM
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debut: 2/2/23
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In reply to voiceofreason

I am open to giving both a chance to see how they shape up at an A team level
dayne 9/5/25, 3:07:07 PM
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debut: 5/29/07
8,876 runs

They are both better red-ball bowlers, but they add variety to WI cricket
Jumpstart 9/5/25, 4:08:33 PM
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debut: 11/30/17
12,798 runs

In reply to dayne

both of them in the neo-traditional lineage of fast medium to slow medium bowlers that embodies barbados cricket today
#cantgetboycottsmomout
like all the bowlers in barbados joined the cult of adam sanford
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voiceofreason 9/5/25, 4:19:07 PM
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debut: 1/20/04
92,564 runs

In reply to PalsofMine

Simmons appears quicker no? He swings the ball more for sure. Simmons is also more handy with the bat?
Jumpstart 9/5/25, 4:21:12 PM
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debut: 11/30/17
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In reply to voiceofreason

adam sanford could swing the ball tooo.........at 132kmph, however, that way too slow to hurt any proper batsman.
velo 9/5/25, 4:23:27 PM
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debut: 7/29/19
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simmons has been around longer has lost some pace and needs to get fitter and lose weight ,i think blades can get quicker he has bowled some balls in the late 130ks
Jammal22 9/5/25, 4:24:50 PM
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debut: 3/13/22
134 runs

In reply to voiceofreason

I like Simmons, but for me, the lefty from Saint Martin is my guy.

Big thanks to Bravo for giving the youte man some exposure.

Still scratching my head over how Blades leapfrogged the other two—this really raises questions about why Sammy is even the head selector.
tc1 9/5/25, 4:28:27 PM
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debut: 6/12/04
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In reply to Jumpstart

I think you need some serious mental intervention. Dinas seek help.
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dayne 9/5/25, 4:58:39 PM
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debut: 5/29/07
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In reply to Jammal22

Well, the Saint Martin pacer Edwards is good in the conditions that favors swing, but Blades surpassed both Simmonds and Edwards because he is more consistence in fitness and performance in any conditions. He might be the fastest of the three.
voiceofreason 9/5/25, 6:03:41 PM
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debut: 1/20/04
92,564 runs

In reply to Jammal22

Yes Nathan Edward is for me the best of the three in terms of potential. Still may need a year or so to fulfil his talent.
Jumpstart 9/5/25, 6:50:45 PM
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debut: 11/30/17
12,798 runs

In reply to Jammal22

Still scratching my head over how Blades leapfrogged the other two—this really raises questions about why Sammy is even the head selector.

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