Who would you select as the first change bowler for Australia at home this summer?

[Dan]

I could see them going NCN as a Siddle-type hit the deck and run in all day bowler, only at 140km/h+

 

[Valer]

I think Siddle has earned the right to play the first Test at the Gabba, but yeah if he is non-threatening and finishes two completed innings with 2-fa or something ordinary I'm prepared to listen to other options. If Harris and Pattinson were both fit and firing Sid would be under more pressure, but they aren't.

As for possible alternatives, I would definitely go for Hazlewood over Starc by the way. I really think that Starc needs a bit more bowling for NSW.

A guy gets dropped for poor form and comes back for injury reasons as much as anything and bowls absolute pies for 2 tests... Thats how you earn another test?

 

[NUFAN]

A guy gets dropped for poor form and comes back for injury reasons as much as anything and bowls absolute pies for 2 tests... Thats how you earn another test?

Yes he had earned it. It used to be hard to get out of the baggy green. Only Johnson performed well with the ball. Ive not said Sid is undroppable I just think he should have another chance in home conditions. Also the dropped line is weak when you consider Patto's injury status.

Whos your third quick?

 

[social]

Given that both Watto and MMarsh look likely to be selected, the last thing Oz needs is another circa 130 k right armer and that rules out Sidds and Chadd IMO

I'd go for someone that brings something different to the table i.e. pace and/or height

For me that's either NCN, Haze or Starc and as the first test is in Brisbane, it's the latter for mine

 

[DriveClub]

This is another instance of see your stock rise when you're not part of a losing team

 

[Daemon]

The third seamer will be largely irrelevant if Harris and Johnson are opening the bowling, may as well pick someone young and give him a go. Siddle should be dropped, can't think of any reason to support his continued selection.

 

[adub]

Already said I don't think Siddle will be dropped, but I've never been a massive fan.

Would like to see Haze get the gig. Also got a lot of time for Behrendorf. NCN would be fine with also. Bird, Patto and Cummins would also be in the mix if fit. Not overly fussed in other words, but I'd have them all in front of P Siddy and Da Haus. Starc is below all of them including the Chadd, Mick Hogan, and Rainbird (at least). Just not a red ball threat. Can do the biz in pyjamas, but when **** gets real he takes all day before deciding he can take a pole.

 

[Tangles]

If Marsh plays they could just play Watson as a batter if his fitness is questionable for bowling.

Haze if Patto and Bird are not fit.

 

[Valer]

Yes he had earned it. It used to be hard to get out of the baggy green. Only Johnson performed well with the ball. Ive not said Sid is undroppable I just think he should have another chance in home conditions. Also the dropped line is weak when you consider Patto's injury status.

Whos your third quick?

Hazelwood / Bird pending form and fitness.

I interpreted the pressers around the 3rd test in SA that Bird would have played before Siddle. If Siddle was still the 4th best quick at that time according to the selectors he should get (barring a Dougeh like implosion) at least 2 home tests vs the Indians.


As an aside I always forget Siddle is 2 years younger than Johnson.

In general I don't think we should persist with Siddle if he continues to average ~30-32 given the competition. I also don't think we should have persisted with say Lee either.

 

[Red]

Isn't Mitch our first change anyway?

 

[the big bambino]

A little concerned the selectors still have eyes for Hilf and they may pick him bcos he did well v India last time they were here. I'm happy to give Jackson Bird as much time as possible but as of right now I doubt he'll be ready. Same with Pattinson, while they seem to be building up Cummins into the longer format. That leaves Siddle, Starc, Hazlewood, NCN and Behrendorf as my options with Hazlewood as the choice just ahead of Siddle atm. I don't think Siddle should be discarded on his UAE form but as Rhino and Mitch are well into their 30s think "its time" for a young player like Hazlewood.

 

[Spark]

Given that both Watto and MMarsh look likely to be selected, the last thing Oz needs is another circa 130 k right armer and that rules out Sidds and Chadd IMO

I'd go for someone that brings something different to the table i.e. pace and/or height

For me that's either NCN, Haze or Starc and as the first test is in Brisbane, it's the latter for mine

Isn't Haze also a med-fast right armer? Tall, yes, but so is MMarsh

 

[Johnners]

Distinct lack of faith in locity here, shame on you all.

 

[windowapp]

I think Ben hillfenaus and peter siddle will be th ekwy bowler for austrlia in this world cup 2015.

 

[FBU]

Like watching Pattinson or Cummins.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Hazelwood the best chance of pushing Siddle out for mine. But think that Siddle might get the first crack at it; has worked well as a foil to Harris & Johnson. Especially if Harris is coming in off limited preparation.

 

[NUFAN]

I bet NCN would get a few more votes if the same question was asked today.

 

[Valer]

I bet NCN would get a few more votes if the same question was asked today.

Siddle too after seeing the NZ attack in the UAE.