Who would you select to replace Matthew Hayden as a Test Opener

john18 · 14-01-2009, 08:22 PM

Since Matthew Hayden anounced his retirement on Tuesday who do you think is going to replace him as a Test Opener? Vote in the Poll.

Simon · 14-01-2009, 08:29 PM

Jaques then Rogers then Hughes then anyone else but Marsh.

Athlai · 14-01-2009, 08:31 PM

Wherez Warner lol?z

DaRick · 14-01-2009, 08:42 PM

Phil Jaques, if fit.

If not, then Chris Rogers. Phil Hughes is a decent candidate, as well, although Rogers has strung together more good seasons.

Athlai · 14-01-2009, 08:43 PM

I don't think Rogers should be next in line after Jaques but I reckon Jaques after being groomed for the spot deserves his place in the lineup.

DaRick · 14-01-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Athlai

I don't think Rogers should be next in line after Jaques but I reckon Jaques after being groomed for the spot deserves his place in the lineup.

Well, that's a different issue.

If Jaques was able to stay in the opener's spot for a couple more years without getting injured or dropped, then I'd bring in Hughes. Rogers would be 34 by that stage.

_Ed_ · 14-01-2009, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Athlai

Wherez Warner lol?z

Haha, I was actually a bit worried he might appear on the poll.

Athlai · 14-01-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaRick

Well, that's a different issue.

If Jaques was able to stay in the opener's spot for a couple more years without getting injured or dropped, then I'd bring in Hughes. Rogers would be 34 by that stage.

Point I was trying to raise.

duffer · 14-01-2009, 09:36 PM

PJ, Hughes then Rogers would be my priority.

FaaipDeOiad · 14-01-2009, 09:44 PM

Jaques is the incumbent, essentially. If he's fit it has to be him. I wouldn't mind them giving Hughes a go if Jaques can't play, but Rogers is the safer call.

Evermind · 15-01-2009, 12:12 AM

Sakib IMO.

Athlai · 15-01-2009, 12:15 AM

Shakib?

Evermind · 15-01-2009, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Athlai

Shakib?

OOps - yes, Shakib. Apologies for misspelling the legend's name.

NUFAN · 15-01-2009, 12:28 AM

Always confusing when one question states who you think will replace Hayden and the other one says who would you replace him with.

Went with Jaques, would love Hughesy to be given a crack.

iamdavid · 15-01-2009, 12:47 AM

Jaques if he's ready to play test cricket again, Hughes if he's not.

View Poll Results: Who do you think will be the Test Opener
Phillip Hughes	3	5.88%
Phillip Jaques	38	74.51%
Shaun Marsh	5	9.80%
Chris Rogers	3	5.88%
Other	2	3.92%
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

14-01-2009, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
john18 Cricket Spectator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NSW Posts: 10	Who would you select to replace Matthew Hayden as a Test Opener Since Matthew Hayden anounced his retirement on Tuesday who do you think is going to replace him as a Test Opener? Vote in the Poll. __________________ Kevin Muscat you are a goose. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyldpnfTc6I

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duffer International Coach Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: So appalled... Posts: 11,338	PJ, Hughes then Rogers would be my priority. __________________ We talking about practice

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FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	Jaques is the incumbent, essentially. If he's fit it has to be him. I wouldn't mind them giving Hughes a go if Jaques can't play, but Rogers is the safer call. __________________ I know a place where a royal flush Can never beat a pair

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NUFAN International Coach Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NSW Posts: 13,747	Always confusing when one question states who you think will replace Hayden and the other one says who would you replace him with. Went with Jaques, would love Hughesy to be given a crack. __________________ BIG BASH TIPPING CHAMPION OF THE WORLD

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Simon Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canberra Posts: 25,596	Jaques then Rogers then Hughes then anyone else but Marsh.

14-01-2009, 08:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
DaRick State Vice-Captain Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,157	Phil Jaques, if fit. If not, then Chris Rogers. Phil Hughes is a decent candidate, as well, although Rogers has strung together more good seasons.

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Athlai Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wellywood, NZ Posts: 26,001	I don't think Rogers should be next in line after Jaques but I reckon Jaques after being groomed for the spot deserves his place in the lineup.

15-01-2009, 12:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
Evermind International Debutant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,250	Sakib IMO.

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Athlai Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wellywood, NZ Posts: 26,001	Shakib?

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iamdavid International Debutant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2,111	Jaques if he's ready to play test cricket again, Hughes if he's not.

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