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*Official* First Test at the Gabba
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vic_orthdox
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Wonder whether the KP factor was one of the reasons that Doherty was included in the squad.
vic_orthdox
Global Moderator
Tasmania and NSW might just organise an extra day or two centre wicket practice between each other at this rate.
Jayzamann
International Regular
Surely, surely ~3 runs from 4 FC innings would mean he won't make it to Brisbane.
I'd like to say surely one more time.
howardj
International Coach
My meteorology moles have leaked to me the first forecast for next Thursday.
Burgey
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****s have such a Bob each way - "a few showers, maybe some rain, chance of a storm".
Man up and make a prediction ffs!!!! Put your balls on the line.
Prince EWS
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Well, I think it's safe to say they're predicting precipitation.
zaremba
Cricketer Of The Year
Given the disarray your boys are in, I predict a complete shower
pup11
International Coach
I think X has a more realistic chance of playing as early as the 1st test, becuase not only he seems to have improved as a spinner he also seems to have Ponting's backing which is most possible the reason he is in the 17 ahead of O'Keffe.
Also...finding some of Johnson's comments pretty childish, should concentrate on just lifting his bowling rather than taunting the opposition, which is also something that apparently he's no good at.
JBMAC
State Captain
With high humidity there is no requirement to play a specialist spinner at The Gabba. Johnson, Bollinger,Hilfenhaus as "fast" men, Watson as 4th seamer(he picked up a 5 for in Shield match), North,Clarke as part timers if the wicket does show signs of turning, then of course Katich(if fit) with left hand wrist spin....should be more than adequate
Prince EWS
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So you'd stack the batting and bat Haddin at eight?
Burgey
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Watson and Johnson both with 5 fers today.
Johnson with a ton as well. Looks like Dougeh got through his match ok.
I think people are massively over-reacting saying Australia is in some type of crisis tbh. Less than four weeks ago we were one wicket from drawing a series with India in India, Watson batted well in that series and Ponting too.
Actually think we'll do pretty well back home here. Not as good as past teams mind - probably only 4-1 or something like that.
Johnson with a ton as well. Looks like Dougeh got through his match ok.
I think people are massively over-reacting saying Australia is in some type of crisis tbh. Less than four weeks ago we were one wicket from drawing a series with India in India, Watson batted well in that series and Ponting too.
Actually think we'll do pretty well back home here. Not as good as past teams mind - probably only 4-1 or something like that.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
AWTA so, so much.
GotSpin
Hall of Fame Member
All this 'crisis' talk will just result in me getting better odds for an Australian win
howardj
International Coach
Some of the cricket hasn't been that bad actually, especially that 1st Test in India. It's more the thinking that's got me concerned:
- Demanding that Hussey and Bollinger stay with their IPL rather than prepare for a Test
- The constant excuse that we're a team in transition, which is patently false
- The retention of North and Hussey
- Resting blokes at the start of the season
Burgey
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Well if they've done nothing else right, they've at least kept Johnson bowling. Bloke needs a ridiculous amount of work to be at his top.Some of the cricket hasn't been that bad actually, especially that 1st Test in India. It's more the thinking that's got me concerned:
- Demanding that Hussey and Bollinger stay with their IPL rather than prepare for a Test
- The constant excuse that we're a team in transition, which is patently false
- The retention of North and Hussey
- Resting blokes at the start of the season
Hussey amongst the runs today. If they're going to pick him, at least he's got a few. All in all it's nowhere near as bad as people are making out, notwithstanding your very valid points re. the selectors.