Man of the Series

[Debris]

Well IMO MOTS = man who had most impact, and whilst statistically Cook is the standout, the Ashes was won by England putting down our top order and for that Anderson takes the major credit.

Dismissals of Australia's top 4 batsmen over the series

Anderson 7
Finn 6
Tremlett 6

Seems spread around more then Anderson. It has really been the consistency of England's bowling attack that has hurt the top order.

 

[Spark]

As I said I would only give it to Anderson if he has a really good game here.

 

[vcs]

Hussey if he gets a good score at Sydney. Faced up to some seriously testing bowling and came out on top more often than not.

 

[Teja.]

Hussey/Cook

Certainly not Anderson tbh. It's not like he's had a Mcgrath-like series.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Cook or Hussey with Trott just behind.

If any of these ton up at Sydney they may get it.

 

[robinjr]

Cok

 

[M0rphin3]

Hate to see cook get the MOS itbt. **** played very well in the series. Wish it was Mussey

 

[Howe_zat]

I've decided my Player Of the Series to be the six jars of co-op coffee I've managed to get through.

Couldn't do it without you fellas.

 

[Midwinter]

Andrew Hilditch - for denying reality while it is looking him squarely in the face ?

 

[Jono]

It's player of the series, not player who retains Ashes. If Hussey greatly helps Australia win this test and the series is tied, than I'd definitely give it to him.

If Hussey scores and Australia don't win, it'll depend also what Cook does I reckon.

But it's definitely only between those two IMO.

 

[Zinzan]

Cook, slightly ahead of Trott & Anderson at this stage, Hussey & Tremlett outsiders if they do something freakish

 

[Prince EWS]

It's player of the series, not player who retains Ashes. If Hussey greatly helps Australia win this test and the series is tied, than I'd definitely give it to him.

If Hussey scores and Australia don't win, it'll depend also what Cook does I reckon.

But it's definitely only between those two IMO.

Personally would never give the award to a player from the losing team. If it's 2-2 it's up for grabs though obviously.

 

[Howe_zat]

Cook 130*, basically nailed on now.

 

[stephen]

Cook 130*, basically nailed on now.

Pretty much. He's been a rock at the top of the order really. As the commentators were saying earlier, it was only when he failed twice in the Perth test that Australia have won.

 

[Burgey]

Has to be Herman Munster now.

Him or Doherty.

 

[zaremba]

Who's Herman Munster? I know that's what they used to call Oram but I can't work out who they sing that tune for in this series

 

[Burgey]

Its just what I've called Cook given his guyliner and longish face with the square jaw.

And the bolts in his neck

 

[vcs]

Has to be Cook now, I guess, unless Hussey produces something superlative in the 2nd innings. Apparently he has batted 35 hours in this series.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Jimmy to get 10 in 2nd innings and pip Cook.

 

[Zinzan]

Fair to say any doubt about Cook winning it is well & truly dispelled