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Shane Watson

12 (32.4%)

Andrew Flintoff

25 (67.6%)

Total Members Voted: 36

[Master Blaster]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/katich-ton-piles-on-the-pain/story-e6frey50-1225820515360

[WALSHY]

Watto is a gun and a very nice guy.

[Master Blaster]

Watto is a gun and a very nice guy.

^^Agreed. I like his cover drives perfect follow through and ends on one knee, and his bowling follow through is impeccible.

[WALSHY]

Also the pull shot through midwicket!

[eaowbear]

Difficult to compare as Watson is only just beginning his Test career and depends which Fred you compare him to. If we are talking about Freddie during his golden spell circa 2005 then I don't think there are many that would come even close to him.

[ianbuchanan]

As much as i like flintoff and dislike watson, his stats are nearly looking better than freds already! Batting wise that is, flintoff is a much better bowler imo

[Alvaro]

both are crocks

[petehosk]

Watson is a better batsman although on his day, Freddie is as destructive as anyone. But consistancy is Watson IMO.
But bowling Freddie is better!

So the question would be whether you wanted a bowler who could also bat. Or a batsman who could also bowl!!!???
But I personally rate Kallis more than Watson!! He is a better batsman (in tests anyway) and can bowl very well!

[mazy]

there shouldent even be a debate??...freddie!

[slogger02]

battingwise, yes i will agree watson is on average better and more consistant.  but for me there is absolutely no contest between the two for their bowling, its man v boy.
who would i prefer to have in my team? freddie any day of the week.  and if he were still in his hayday the aussies would say the same.

[petehosk]

Bowling wise, just ask batsmen who they would prefer to face!!
Watson with his containing bowling. Or Freddie storming in with his height and power, bowling 90-95mph missiles - some aimed at your head, some at your ribs, some at middle or off stump, and loads just outside off stump!!!

Freddie has turned matches round and won matches! So I guess when it boils down to it, I would prefer Freddie on my team too!
Although Watson is a decent player and very good all-rounder!! Will be interesting to see how well he deveelops in the game!

[niceonechoppy]

Depends on what you want, a batting allrounder or bowling one. If watson takes 1-4 wickets a test match or bowls economically youd say hes done his job, however Freddie has gained a lot of respect for his destructive abilities with both bat and ball. Watson certainly for his bowling is yet to achieve this.

[jamespaxton]

watson hands down

[GJ]

Dont really think ive seen Watson put in match winning moments and game changing performances yet with bat and ball...
Fred has done that for so long now and has the ability to turn a game on its head.
I like Watson as a batsman and think he looks a class opener but i dont really think you can compare him with Fred.

[Riddy]

fred better bowler - watto better bat