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[Nate]

Cheers to everyone who has been posting. (Y) I'm sure it's easy just to read it and not make any effort, but it's your team to make it what you want. What makes this interesting for me is what you all think of selections, tactics, McDonald, etc. So apart from aiding your selection, it keeps me interested aswell.

 

[Nate]

Three Day Friendly
Gloucestershire vs Australia

Australian XI -
Nick Scott
Kev Gough
Mat Mitchell
Greg Thomas
Jake McDonald
Jamee Gray (wk)
Kyle Wright
Ryan Dunn
Nath Patrick (capt)
Heath Davis
Zachary Gelman

Coach's Call -
Another chance for Scott, Gough and the middle order to find some runs. Dunn and Gelman also effectively play-off for a fourth bowling spot.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

imho you should drop yourself.

oh w8

 

[Nate]

Australia almost victorious. Almost.

Australia got to within ten runs of victory in a rain delayed Three Day Friendly. Nick Scott turned words into runs with a top ton and the bowlers showed some wicket taking ability.

Coach's Call -
Some positives there. Bit of a puzzle with who to select now though. Need some suggestions plz.

 

[Kweek]

obviously drop Kev

if anything drop yourself! haha joke

 

[Nate]

The Second Ashes Test Match
England vs Australia

Australia XI -
Nick Scott (Test Debut)
John Heads
Mat Mitchell
Greg Thomas
Jake McDonald
Neil Pickup (wk)
Kyle Wright
Nathan Patrick (capt)
Kieran Horton
Heath Davis
Zachary Gelman (Test Debut)

Coach's Call -
Congratulations to Scott and Gelman who get their first Test Caps. Davis and Patrick are on notice and must show some signs of capability.

 

[Kweek]

Hahahahahahahahahahaha

 

[darko21]

Good to see Scott get a game. Sometimes new blood means new results. Might strengthen to top order.

Hopefully a spinner will be needed back home and Piney can get a crack at any level!

"Right now, just wishing the boys the best on the tour and hope for a few victories over those poms"
- Brad Pine, The Advertiser, July 2005

 

[Kweek]

haha, your real name is Darko mate?

I manage a band called TheDarko TheDarko on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads
frontman is also called Darko haha..

either way

 

[pinchy81]

Can't believe i got dropped for Gelman my wickets were obviously of higher prestige than his in the recent match, plus i went for less.

 

[Kweek]

Can't believe i got dropped for Gelman my wickets were obviously of lower prestige than his in the recent match, plus i am a lesser person

that's what you tried to say right?

(joke mate)

 

[Goughy]

obviously drop Kev

haha, cheers. BTW WTF am I doing opening the batting in a FC game?

I guess its a chance to find a niche.

 

[pinchy81]

that's what you tried to say right?

(joke mate)

Why yes it is.

Don't see why the joke bit is there, uncalled for tbh.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

So...Gloucestershire took 18 wickets.

I suppose Shabbir Ahmed took nine of them, in which case it's vaguely plausible.

 

[pasag]

Stoked with my tour match effort and very excited about the call up.

 

[Nate]

Strauss sees England home despite magnificent Aussie comeback

Andrew Strauss was ultimately the difference between he two sides, making big scores in either innings to lead England to a six-wicket win. The highlight of the match however, was when Horton ran into bowl during the second innings screaming "Thiisss one'sss forrrr Higggehhhhhhh" and with the proceeding bouncer, broke Michael Vaughan's helmet (and heart). Vaughan will be out for the remainder of the series.

Coach's Call -
Fantastic effort that, despite the loss. Davis was immense, a well deserved five-wicket haul. Good to see Scott with a big ton on debut, McDonald with his maiden ton and some other good innings. We're showing really good signs without completely clicking. A solid team effort and we can win this.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Shame that Vaughan retired hurt. Means England will call up someone who can open.

 

[pasag]

 

[pinchy81]

Knew I should've played

 

[Goughy]

Kev should've played

Agreed